Elon Musk Reacts to Record Joe Rogan Podcast Episode
The Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk made a brief but viral comment following news that his 2018 appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience became the most-watched episode in the podcast's history.
Podcast Popularity and Social Media Reaction
On Monday, a user on X named niccruzpatane shared that "Elon Musk’s 2018 podcast with Joe Rogan is the most-watched JRE episode ever," highlighting it has "69M views on YouTube alone." Musk responded simply with the word "Banger." This reply quickly gained traction, amassing over 4.6 million views, 74,000 likes, and 2,100 comments by the time of publication.
Background on Elon Musk and Joe Rogan
- Elon Musk, age 54, is currently the world's richest billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $497 billion according to Forbes.
- He acquired X (formerly Twitter) in 2022 and has over 228.6 million followers on the platform.
- Joe Rogan, 58, is among the most influential podcast hosts globally, regularly topping Spotify podcast charts and holding 20.4 million YouTube subscribers.
Notable Moments from the 2018 Episode
Musk’s September 7, 2018 guest appearance on JRE is remembered for its unscripted and candid nature, especially the viral moment involving a smoking cigar.
“During the podcast, Rogan offered Musk a cigar laced with tobacco and marijuana. Or is it a cigar?” to which Rogan replied that it was both.
Musk then took a puff, a clip that rapidly spread across social media platforms.
Media Outreach
Newsweek contacted Joe Rogan’s representative via email on Monday seeking comment on the record-breaking episode.
Author’s summary: Elon Musk’s brief viral response highlights the enduring impact of his 2018 Joe Rogan podcast episode, now the most-watched in the show's history.