Joe Rogan fires back at The View co-host Joy Behar after the latter branded him an unreliable source of info who “believes in dragons”.

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If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Well, for Joe Rogan, the kitchen’s never been hotter, and it looks like Joy Behar just turned up the heat a little more.

The Spotify podcast king, who’s no stranger to controversy, found himself in the firing line from The View co-host. Behar didn’t hold back, calling Rogan an unreliable source of information who “believes in dragons”. And if you think dragons are where this story ends, think again!

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Rogan, joined by his comedian pals Mark Normand, Shane Gillis, and Ari Shaffir, didn’t flinch. On a Thanksgiving episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, he hit back hard, throwing his own bombshells and delivering a reality check that made it clear—he’s not one to be silenced.

According to him, Behar’s jabs weren’t just about defending the truth; they were about something much more personal: job security.

Joe Rogan Fires Back at Joy Behar: The Podcast Titan vs. The View

It’s no surprise that when you’re in the media spotlight, everyone’s got an opinion. Some are loud. Some are opinionated. And then there’s Joy Behar, who certainly isn’t shy about making her thoughts known.

Sometimes the best way to deal with nonsense is to laugh at it. That’s the mindset Joe Rogan took when Behar took a swipe at him, calling him an unreliable source who “believes in dragons”.

Rogan, never one to back down from a challenge, didn’t just roll his eyes and move on—he fired back, laughing and taking the opportunity to set the record straight in front of his massive audience.

During a Thanksgiving episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan didn’t hesitate to address Behar’s comments head-on. With comedians Mark Normand, Shane Gillis, and Ari Shaffir by his side, Rogan laughed as he recalled Behar’s strange assertion that he believed in dragons:

She said, ‘I checked it, I checked it!’ and then the lady goes, ‘Did you double check it?’ and she goes, ‘I checked it, he believes in dragons. They lived alongside people’.

Joe Rogan | Credit: The Joe Rogan Experience/ YouTube

He wasn’t upset—just amused. But what really got Rogan’s blood boiling wasn’t the dragon jab—it was Behar’s dismissal of his platform and the way she tried to elevate The View’s credibility by leaning on the “ABC News” backing.

Rogan went on to tear into her argument, pointing out the irony. “This is the most important part,” Rogan said, adding:

She’s over here saying, ‘You should trust us because we’re backed by ABC News,’ and then in the next breath, calling me out for ‘believing in dragons.’ It undermines your own credibility. You didn’t listen to what I said. You didn’t even listen to what the wildlife biologist said!

His frustration wasn’t just about a silly accusation—it was about the broader implications for truth, trust, and credibility in the media world.

Is Joy Behar’s Criticism of Joe Rogan a Sign of Fear Of Podcasts Taking Over the Media?

But Joe Rogan didn’t stop there. In the same podcast episode, he took it further, suggesting that Joy Behar’s comments were born of fear—fear that her job could be at risk due to the growing influence of podcasts and other forms of media.

“When you’re worried about losing your job… and podcasts are taking over… it’s just frantic,” he pointed out, acknowledging that the shifting media landscape likely has her rattled.

Rogan’s words hit hard: Behar’s attack wasn’t just about him; it was about the anxiety of an industry facing massive disruption. The podcaster, however, made it clear that he bore no ill will towards Behar.

If I saw her, I’d give her a hug. I’d probably say the same thing about me if I were her.

Still, he couldn’t help but point out the absurdity of it all. “It’s no big deal, but it’s a silly thing to say,” Rogan quipped, adding:

You can’t say you’re the trusted source because you’re ‘backed by ABC News’ and then, in the next breath, claim I believe in dragons.
So, what exactly triggered this exchange? The debate stemmed from an interview Rogan had with wildlife biologist Forrest Galante, who brought up a fascinating theory that dragons might have once existed (via Mediaite).

Galante explained how ancient cultures all across the world had similar depictions of dragon-like creatures, possibly based on encounters with large lizards or other massive reptiles.

Rogan didn’t exactly take the theory at face value, but he did entertain the idea, suggesting it was likely based on giant reptiles like crocodiles or Komodo dragons.

Behar, however, wasn’t having it. She piled on, saying that Rogan’s views represented “really bad information” being passed off to the public.

Rogan’s response to all this? A mix of humor, frustration, and reality check. He called Behar’s critique a classic case of Whoopi Goldberg’s The View trying to hold onto its relevance in an ever-changing media world. And honestly, it makes sense.

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, podcasts are increasingly becoming the go-to platform for many seeking information, entertainment, and everything in between.

Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, is a prime example of this seismic shift. His recent episodes are drawing in over 1 million views.

Meanwhile, traditional TV shows like The View are struggling to maintain their once-dominant grip on the public’s attention. As of November 2024, The View averages around 2.4 million viewers per episode.

While this is still a significant number, it pales in comparison to the staggering figures pulled in by popular podcasts. The decline in viewership is evident in the show’s recent dip in ratings—down 3% from the previous week!