Elon Musk Reacts to Record-Breaking Joe Rogan Podcast Episode
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX founder, responded to the news that his 2018 appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) became the podcast's most-watched episode in history. His brief comment quickly went viral across social media.
Podcast Popularity and Claims
On Monday, X user niccruzpatane shared that Elon Musk’s 2018 episode with Joe Rogan is the most-viewed in JRE's history, with “69M views on YouTube alone.” Musk replied simply with one word:
Banger.
At the time of the claim, Musk's response gathered over 4.6 million views, 74,000 likes, and 2,100 comments on the platform.
Host and Guest Backgrounds
- Elon Musk, aged 54, is recognized by Forbes as the world's richest billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $497 billion.
- He acquired the social media platform X in 2022 and currently has over 228.6 million followers.
- Joe Rogan, 58, is a leading podcast host who frequently tops Spotify podcast charts and commands 20.4 million YouTube subscribers.
Notable Moment from the Episode
Musk's 2018 JRE episode aired on September 7 and is remembered for its candid conversation and a famous viral moment when Rogan offered Musk a cigar containing tobacco and marijuana.
“Or is it a cigar?” Musk asked, to which Rogan responded, “It was both.” Musk then took a puff, sparking widespread attention online.
News Media Outreach
Newsweek contacted Joe Rogan's representative for comment on the episode's record-breaking status.
Author’s summary: Elon Musk’s 2018 podcast with Joe Rogan became JRE’s most-viewed episode ever, marked by a viral moment and Musk’s succinct viral response, highlighting its lasting cultural impact.
More News
- New AI chip may challenge Nvidia’s long-held dominance in critical computing technology
- Bijoux Divoire présente un ensemble en or plaqué zircon en édition limitée
- Latest International and Political Updates from BBC News
- Photo by Bijoux Divoire: Elegant Jewelry Showcase from November 2025
- Ex-F1 Driver Adrian Sutil Arrested in International Raid
- Will the AI Boom Go Bust? | BBC News – Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence
- Five lessons from Côte d’Ivoire that Nigeria can no longer ignore
- Championship: Sheffield United Lead Leicester 3-1; Hull Level at Stoke; Bristol City Ahead of Portsmouth
- Term limits will not make Congress work better