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“What Hope Is There for Us?” – When Joe Rogan Expressed Concern for Humanity After ‘Billionaire’ Tiger Woods’s Scandal in 2009

Published 06/11/2022, 9:00 AM EDT

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Joe Rogan is a famed podcast host who brings unique content to his Spotify podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. With his discussions on the latest topics, the longtime UFC commentator shows he is aware of what’s happening in the Internet-heavy world. Although, he used to react to breaking news before his renowned podcast as well.

Rogan is a big sports follower, hence news concerning world-class athletes entices him. He’s often heard singing praises of athletes who achieve unbelievable success in their sporting field and make their peers look ordinary. However, he also chimes in on their controversies.

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Rogan, on December 4, 2009, tweeted, “This Tiger Woods thing disturbs me. If a famous billionaire who f*cks WAY over his head can’t find happiness, what hope is there for us?”

The former Fear Factor host’s tweet came after, on November 27, 2009, Tiger Woods crashed his SUV into a tree and fire hydrant. A couple of days before, there was a report about Woods’s personal life in the National Enquirer.

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The multi-time Masters champion took the responsibility for the accident two days later in a statement. On December 2, Woods was charged with careless driving and a $164 fine.

Further, there were other reports about some outside factors in his marriage. “I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart,” Woods admitted.

Tiger Woods’s journey back to the field

Tiger Woods was on the New York Post for a record of 20 consecutive days. The golf legend made several statements during this period.

“I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person,” said in a statement.

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“I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated. What I did is not acceptable, and I am the only person to blame,” Woods said during PGA Tour headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

On March 16, 2010, Woods announced his return for the Masters; Phil Mickelson won the Masters, whereas Woods ended in the fourth position.

Joe Rogan started his podcast in December 2009

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A $200 million Spotify deal only came to fruition as Rogan started his podcast a decade ago in 2009. The former Fear Factor host, after UFC work and standup gigs, created a place to invite his friends and chat with them about different things.

The podcast became an instant hit, and it raised Rogan’s stock not only in the combat world, but also in pop culture.

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Deepak Kumar is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. His love for MMA comes from the chaos and violence the fight game brings to the table. A BJJ aspirant, Deepak began following the sport as a casual fan when Ronda Rousey was finishing her opponents in seconds.
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Paras Pande