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Callie1979

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4. For ratings. He's the #1 podcaster. And he's got the "tough guy w/tattoos" look MAGA loves

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Sun Apr 19, 2026, 10:15 AM

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He also lets pretty much anyone on & rarely questions what they say.
You could tell him "Did you know most people have the ability to be an Olympic athlete if they only hade the proper training?" and Rogan would answer "Really? Wow! I did NOT know that!"

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You could spend the rest of today "explaining" Rogan's appeal to me, and I still wouldn't get it. [View all] Miles Archer Sunday OP

I don't get him, either. But then we aren't the demographic that TACO is trying to woo. marble falls Sunday #1

I'd forgotten that he had something to do with WWE LSparkle Sunday #2

He's never been involved with WWE. But he's had wrestlers on his show. Callie1979 Sunday #5

He was an announcer and promoter of UFC, and is a former state champion (MA) in tae kwon do. TheRickles Sunday #15

He speaks moron to morons Johonny Sunday #3

Ya, he's pinnacle Dude Bro... haele Sunday #8

I remember so clearly when I graduated from high school in 1974, so many white males travelingthrulife Sunday #11

For ratings. He's the #1 podcaster. And he's got the "tough guy w/tattoos" look MAGA loves Callie1979 Sunday #4

I'm pretty sure his numbers are padded with bots from overseas. BComplex Sunday #14

We have MILLIONS of obvious idiots out there. Educated ones too Callie1979 Sunday #19

When I first heard about him I watched some of his podcasts and that's the impression I got. betsuni Sunday #16

He is a hero to the MAGA dudes, he fits the WWE profile, pumped up on steroids and a doc03 Sunday #6

Yes, and there is still something in me that asks "what ELSE," when I know that sums it all up Miles Archer Sunday #7

Simple explanation ornotna Sunday #9

Never had any inclination to watch or listen to him. Norbert Sunday #10

How about a clue to what you are referring to for those of us just getting online today? Amaryllis Sunday #12

He's just another dumb meathead who climbed up via by kissing ass. Crowman2009 Sunday #13

I don't get it either. Americanme Sunday #17

He was also the host of a popular reality show called Fear Factor LeftInTX Sunday #18