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Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan performs at a comedy club after UFC 70
Born (1967-08-11) August 11, 1967 (age 57)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
MediumStand-up, television, podcast
NationalityAmerican
Years active1988-present
GenresSatire, blue comedy, observational comedy
Subject(s)Recreational drug use, self-deprecation, race relations, marriage, everyday life, parenting, pseudoscience, current events, politics, religion
SpouseJessica Rogan (2009 - present) 2 children
Notable works and rolesJoe Garelli in NewsRadio
Co-Host of The Man Show
Host of Fear Factor
Commentator for the UFC
Author of the Book Space Monkey
Joe Rogan
StyleTae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Judo
Team10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Rank  black belt in Tae Kwon Do
  brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  brown belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
  green belt in Judo

Joseph "Joe" Rogan (born August 11, 1967) is an American comedian, video blogger, and color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.


Career

Martial arts

During high school, Rogan was a practitioner of Taekwondo and gained a black belt at age 15. He went on to become a four time Massachusetts state champion and a U.S. Open Taekwondo champion. He was also 2-1 as a kickboxer.

In 1996, Rogan began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Carlson Gracie at his school in Hollywood, California. After Gracie relocated to Chicago, Rogan would later begin training under Jean Jacques Machado, (a cousin of the Gracie family), eventually earning his brown belt under Machado.[1] In addition, Rogan holds a brown belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu under Eddie Bravo.

Psychedelics

One of the recurring themes in his stand-up comedy and life is the use and support of cannabis, psilocybin mushrooms, and DMT. Rogan supports the medical and recreational use of cannabis.[2] He has also starred in the marijuana documentary The Union: The Business Behind Getting High. He has an isolation tank in his basement.[3] Rogan was featured in the 2010 History Channel documentary, Marijuana: A Chronic History, as an advocate of legalized medical use of marijuana. He is also the presenter of the 2010 documentary, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, released in October 2010.

Commentating

Rogan began working for the UFC in 1997, making his debut interviewing fighters at UFC 12: Judgement Day in Dothan, Alabama, before eventually becoming a color commentator for the promotion.[4]

Hosting

Rogan worked on the TV series Fear Factor, as a host of the United States version of the show. He hosted from June 11, 2001 through September 12, 2006 before the show was canceled by NBC.

In December 2009, Rogan began hosting a regular podcast with concurrent live Ustream availability.[5] Frequently co-hosted by his friend and the show's producer Brian "Redban" Reichle, the podcast features an array of guests from the pursuits of comedy, acting and Mixed Martial Arts. Now known as The Joe Rogan Experience, the show is regularly found in the Apple iTunes top 10 most downloaded comedy, and was named one of iTunes "Best of 2010" audio podcasts in its first year.

Personal life

Family

On May 21, 2008, Rogan announced on the Kevin and Bean radio show in Los Angeles that his girlfriend Jessica had a baby girl, and confirmed the news on his fan forum.[6] The couple married in 2009. On episode 22 of The Joe Rogan Experience which was recorded on May 25, 2010, Joe announced that "baby Rogan number two was just born the other day". [7][8]

Religion

Although raised Roman Catholic,[9] Rogan stated in September 2010, during a guest appearance on the Alex Jones radio show, that he does not follow any organized religions because he feels it is all the work of man. Rogan also said that he is not completely opposed to the concept of a "higher power" such as a God, however views the concept of God as part of nature that exists in everything. Rogan noted both personal experiences and psychedelic drug use as a reference point.[episode needed]

Comedy recordings

  • I'm Gonna Be Dead Someday (CD) (August 22, 2000)
  • Live from the Belly of the Beast (DVD) (May 4–5, 2001)
  • Joe Rogan: Live (DVD) (September 1, 2006)
  • Shiny Happy Jihad (CD) (April 10, 2007)
  • Talking Monkeys In Space (CD & DVD) (2010) Comedy Central Records

References

  1. ^ Jean Jacques Machado Official Student Rankings Accessed on February 4, 2011.
  2. ^ "Joe Rogan - Cure for Life", Youtube.com,
  3. ^ "Joe Rogan flotation tank", YouTube, Aug 3, 2006
  4. ^ UFC 126: Joe Rogan previews card on ESPN 1100 Accessed on February 4, 2011]
  5. ^ "Joe Rogan: Weekly Podcasts Have Begun".
  6. ^ "Rogan's a Father?". Forums.joerogan.net. 2008-05-21. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
  7. ^ "Joe Rogan brings trippy humor to Palm Beach Improv". PBPULSE.com. 2009-07-13. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  8. ^ "Joe Rogan accuses rivals of stealing his material". DALLASNEWS.com. 2010-02-26. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  9. ^ TV personality-turned comedian offers offbeat advice on life

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