19-05-2025
Guy Fieri's Joe Rogan Remark Takes Off Online
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Guy Fieri's comment on Joe Rogan has gone viral on social media.
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The Context
Fieri, 57, is a chef who rose to fame in 2006 after winning The Next Food Network Star, which led to his first Food Network series, Guy's Big Bite. Since then, he's launched a slew of successful shows on the network including: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Triple D), Guys Grocery Games and Tournament of Champions. He owns various restaurant brands like Guy Fieri's American Kitchen & Bar, Guy Fieri's Tequila Cocina, Guy Fieri's Pizza Parlor and Downtown Flavortown.
Rogan, 57, got his start as a stand-up comedian in the 1980s, and by the 1990s, he segued to a career in acting with roles in the FOX sitcom Hardball and NBC sitcom NewsRadio. In the early 2000s, he hosted the reality television competition Fear Factor and launched his wildly successful podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, in 2009. On his show, he interviews a wide variety of guests, including comedians, actors, politicians, scientists, and more. It's often number one on the Spotify podcast charts and is currently sitting in the top slot as of May 19.
(L) Guy Fieri opens Chicken Guy! Restaurant in Times Square on February 26, 2025 in New York City. (R) Joe Rogan attends the 2013 Syfy Upfront at Silver Screen Studios at Chelsea Piers on April...
(L) Guy Fieri opens Chicken Guy! Restaurant in Times Square on February 26, 2025 in New York City. (R) Joe Rogan attends the 2013 Syfy Upfront at Silver Screen Studios at Chelsea Piers on April 10, 2013 in New York City. More; Michael Stewart/WireImage
What To Know
Fieri appeared on Friday's episode of The Joe Rogan Experience and shared his thoughts on the interview via X, formerly Twitter.
"It was an honor and a pleasure to be a guest on JRE 2.5 hrs just flew by!! Thanks for havin' me @joerogan," the Emmy nominee wrote.
At the time of publication, his post racked up more than 332,200 views, 7,200 likes and 185 comments.
What People Are Saying
In the comments on X, social media users applauded the interview.
X user @BigBaldAsian wrote: "It was an awesome episode!"
@girlplumber60 posted: "Finally!! My hubs [husband] and I watch both of you and knew this interview would be epic! Thanks for doing it! Great listen!"
@mannyfresh76 remarked: "We love you guy great interview."
Fans also praised Fieri in the replies underneath the podcast on YouTube.
In a comment with over 1,100 likes, YouTube user @Space_Gauche referenced Fieri's partnership with the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, which raised approximately $25 million for restaurant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: "Guy Fieri raised a boat load of cash (25M) for struggling restaurants during COVID. The man is a saint."
In a separate note with over 1,100 likes, @toddellison9387 said: "My perspective has always been the same on guy. Ppl rag on him for his bleached hair and ppl call him a tool. All he's ever done is promote mom and pop businesses and help them flourish and succeed. He's one of the good ones, and clearly full of actual substance."
@MilahanPhilosophersCorner added in a message with 45 likes: "Guy Fieri is a legend. Love Diners, Drive ins, and Dives! Triple D."
@aedonhann9405 shared: "Dude is a god d*** American legend! Nothing better than sitting back and watching him go across the country highlighting great food made by great Americans."
What Happens Next
New episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience are released each week and are available on platforms including Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
