Elon Musk Reacts to His Record-Breaking Joe Rogan Podcast
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder, has responded to news that his 2018 appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) became the most-watched episode in the podcast's history. His brief one-word reaction has gone viral across social media platforms.
Podcast Popularity and Audience Reach
- Musk's 2018 JRE episode is reported to have over 69 million views on YouTube alone.
- On Monday, X user niccruzpatane highlighted this milestone, prompting Musk's response:
Banger.
- At the time of reporting, Musk's comment had garnered more than 4.6 million views, 74,000 likes, and 2,100 comments.
- Joe Rogan is a leading podcast host with 20.4 million YouTube subscribers and consistently ranks high on Spotify’s podcast charts.
- Musk owns X since 2022 and has over 228.6 million followers on the platform.
Notable Moments from the Episode
The episode, aired on September 7, 2018, remains memorable for its spontaneous conversation and a now-iconic moment involving Musk and a cigar infused with tobacco and marijuana.
During the podcast, Rogan asked, "Or is it a cigar?” to which he responded, "It was both," and then took a puff, sparking widespread social media attention.
Musk's Profile
At 54 years old, Elon Musk is the world's wealthiest individual, with Forbes estimating his net worth at $497 billion.
Summary
Elon Musk's 2018 Joe Rogan podcast episode has become the most-viewed in the show's history, with viral moments and Musk's brief viral reaction highlighting the episode’s impact across platforms.
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