Joe Rogan, known for his irreverent humor and curiosity, turned the tables on The View after co-hosts claimed on-air that he “believes in dragons.” In a playful move, Rogan updated his social media bio on X (formerly Twitter) to read simply: “Dragon Believer,” turning the panel’s jab into a self-deprecating punchline.
The controversy started when the co-hosts of The View discussed a poll showing many young Americans get their news from social media influencers, often leaning right. During the segment, Joy Behar criticized this trend, contrasting trusted figures like Walter Cronkite with modern influencers like Rogan, whom she accused of spreading misinformation.
Behar claimed, “We went from Walter Cronkite, basically, to this guy Joe Rogan who believes in dragons. I checked it.” Her remark, delivered with a dose of mockery, led to an exaggerated discussion about Rogan’s supposed belief in “dinosaur-y” dragons coexisting with humans. Behar quipped that Donald Trump might have walked the Earth alongside dinosaurs, eliciting laughter from the panel.
That’s my new official X description. https://t.co/rJ4Fozzmcd
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) November 21, 2024
Rogan wasted no time responding. Sharing a clip of the conversation on his platform, he embraced the joke, writing, “That’s my new official X description.” True to his word, his bio now proudly proclaims him a “Dragon Believer,” a cheeky acknowledgment of his reputation for exploring unconventional ideas on his podcast.
While The View may have exaggerated, Rogan has indeed entertained discussions about dragons on his podcast—but in a much more nuanced context. Rogan often delves into myths, legends, and speculative theories with his guests, and dragons have come up as a topic of cultural and historical intrigue.
In previous episodes, Rogan noted the prevalence of dragon myths across cultures—from medieval Europe to China and Japan—and speculated on whether such stories could have been inspired by large, extinct reptiles or undiscovered creatures.
In one memorable discussion with adventurer Forrest Galante, Rogan considered a theory that hollow-boned creatures, possibly resembling pterodactyls, might have inspired dragon myths. He humorously mused that their lack of fossil evidence could be explained by their bird-like skeletal structures.
“It’s so possible,” Rogan said, that ancient cultures might have encountered something resembling dragons. However, he was quick to clarify that most mythical attributes, like fire-breathing, were likely embellishments of storytelling.
