Joe Rogan Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7.5 in |
Weight | 81 kg |
Date of Birth | August 11, 1967 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Spouse | Jessica Lynne Schimmel |
Joe Rogan is an American comedian and commentator who contributed to the growth and popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with his energetic fight analysis supplemented with sound knowledge of MMA. He became a popular face on TV as a Fear Factor host and used his fame to fuel his comedic career. His natural curiosity to have conversations about diverse issues led to the birth of his podcast series in 2009. Over the years, he has hosted discussions with eminent professionals of various backgrounds and some of his more famous guests were Elon Musk, Mel Gibson, Jay Leno, and Russell Brand.
Born Name
Joseph James Rogan
Nick Name
Joe

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Residence
Bell Canyon, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Joe switched many schools since his mother relocated to California when he was 7 followed by another move to Florida when he was 11. His family finally settled in Massachusetts where he graduated from Newton South High School in 1985.
He later got enrolled in the University of Massachusetts, Boston for a college degree but dropped out after 3 years.
Occupation
Former Television Host, Actor, Standup Comedian, Sports Commentator, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur
Family
- Father – Joseph Rogan
- Siblings – He has a sister.
Manager
Joe is represented by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 7.5 in or 171.5 cm
However, he had commented his height to be 5 feet 8 inches on Twitter in 2015.
Weight
81 kg or 178.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse
Joe Rogan has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Joe has 75% Italian/Sicilian and 25% Irish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Shaved head
- Broad build
- Emphatic and sometimes aggressive style of narration
- Sleeve tattoo on the left arm and heavily tattooed right arm

Brand Endorsements
- He was cast in a Durex c*ndom print commercial in 1992 which was possibly banned later.
- Joe is the brand ambassador for Onnit supplements and training equipment. Joe Rogan is also a part investor of the company and hence is behind some of their business ideas.
- He was also formerly sponsored by Fleshlight adult toys.
- He owns and promotes an apparel and merchandise brand called Higher Primate.
- The comedian promotes a range of products and brands on his social media channels and on his podcast some of which are as follows:
- 23andMe
- Teeter Inversion and spinal decompression product
- C2O Coconut water
- Athletic Greens
- Audible
- Blue Apron
- Butcher Box
- Dollar Shave Club
- Cash App
- Casper
- Express VPN
- Four Sigmatic Housecall Pro
- MVMT Watches
- My Bookie Sportsbook
- ZOOM Video Conferencing
- Vital Farms
- SimpliSafe
Religion
He was raised as a Roman Catholic.
However, in his adult life, Joe became critical of the Catholic Church and prefers to identify himself as Agnostic.
Best Known For
- Being an interviewer for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) from 1997 to 2002. He became the color commentator in 2002.
- Gaining worldwide recognition for hosting the American stunt game show called Fear Factor (2001–2006; 2011–2012)
- Creating free audio/video podcasts with famous guests from diverse backgrounds. His conversations last from 1 to 4 hours with each of his guests. By October 2015, his podcasts reached 16 million downloads a month that escalated to more than 95 million downloads per month by January 2017. As of February 2019, he had created more than 1200 podcasts that have gained billions of views on YouTube.
First Film
He made his theatrical film debut as Gale in the comedy film, Zookeeper in 2011.
First TV Show
He made his TV show debut as Frank Valente in Hardball in 1994.
Personal Trainer
- Joe first started exercising at the age of 7. Since 1996, the comedian has kept his passion for combat training alive by training with veteran Jiu-jitsu teachers such as Carlson Gracie, Eddie Bravo, and Jean Jacques Machado who helped him achieve 2 black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He trains in kickboxing with retired kickboxing champion, Rob Kamen.
- Joe combines his combat training with daily strength and conditioning exercises. His podcast studio forms a small part of a 14000 square feet warehouse. The rest of the space comprises of fully equipped Rogan’s private gym for strength, cardio, and fight training. The majority of the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) studio gym is furnished with Rogue Fitness equipment along with Onnit kettlebells and steel maces, Fuji mats and punching bags and Immortal Combat equipment.
- Rogan also takes a grueling 90-minute hot yoga class at least twice a week to enhance mobility. He regularly takes a sauna bath in 180 degrees Fahrenheit or 82.2 degree Celsius heat to reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate tendonitis issues. Joe’s active rest days include uphill hikes or a run near his residence. The comedian likes to experiment with various other research-backed wellness therapies such as Cryotherapy.
- Rogan is interested in exercise and nutrition not only for physical fitness but also to enhance his cognitive performance which also fueled his interest in consuming Nootropics – nutrients that enhance cognitive performance.
- The following list covers the comedian’s entire supplement stack –
- Cognitive Enhancers – Alpha Brain Instant, Kegenix Prime, Caveman Coffee’s Nitro Cold Brew
- Others – Pure Encapsulations Athletic Pure Pack Multivitamin, Carlson’s Omega-3 Fish Oil 1600 mg, Thorne Research Vitamin D3 1000 IU, 365’s Glucosamine Chondroitin & MSM, Hemp Protein, Bone Broth
- Joe advocates the uses of marijuana and smokes it nearly every day. He defends that it does not interfere with his workouts or daily productivity. He also promotes the use of Psychedelic drugs such as LSD, DMT, and Psilocybin mushroom to explore an altered state of consciousness.
- Rogan consumes a non-vegetarian diet (he has it on and off, for example, in the start of 2021, he was once again eating meat-only diet) and only prefers to eat the meat of animals that he hunts. He does not consume pre-packaged meat processed with antibiotics and hormones. He also drinks a lot of kale shakes with Spirulina and Chlorella along with other vegetable smoothies.
- Under medical supervision, he gets a modest dose of testosterone injection once a week. He owns a sensory deprivation flotation tank filled with saltwater where he meditates a few times a week in absolute darkness cutting off external stimuli such as sound and gravity to improve his mental and physical faculties.
Joe Rogan Favorite Things
- Books – Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Fingerprints of the Gods by Graham Hancock, The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, Best Evidence by David S. Lifton
- Food – Medium rare wild elk with vegetables
- Canadian City – Toronto
- Quote – “How you do anything is how you do everything”
- Genre Of Music – Classic Rock
- Era Of Music – 1970s
- Genre Of Fiction – Horror
Source – JRELibrary.com, Instagram, Complex, Instagram, DreadCentral.com

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