Once America’s undisputed king of pastimes, Baseball’s grip on the national consciousness has loosened in recent years. Statistics reveal some concerning trends. According to a 2022 Forbes report, Major League Baseball (MLB) saw regular season attendance drop by a significant 5.9%. Excluding the COVID-affected season, attendance has declined a staggering 14% since 2011, a trend that recently caught the attention of Joe Rogan on his podcast.

In his latest episode of “Joe Rogan Experience” (#2178), Rogan is joined by comedian and actor Sam Morril. Their conversation touches on bringing back the popularity of baseball by legalizing performance-enhancing dr*gs (PEDs) in sports.

Joe Rogan on reviving Baseball’s golden era

Many critics believe the decline in MLB viewership and the fan following is due to a lack of star power compared to past eras. This has led to waning interest, resulting in lower ratings. On a recent episode of his YouTube podcast, Joe Rogan’s guest, Sam Morril, acknowledged the struggles, saying,” I think baseball still, like, I know it’s had a tough run for the 20 years or so.” Rogan, in his usual outspoken way, offered a controversial solution: “Let them get back on ster*ids.”

Joe Rogan doubled down on his stance by reminiscing about a time when athletes used banned substances more frequently.” Let them get back on steroids.” he declared. Sam Morril, seemingly in agreement, chimed, “I would love it” Rogan then pushed the idea further, advocating for the legalization of performance-enhancing dr*gs (PEDs). “Let those guys get giant and crush that ball. Let’s go!” he exclaimed. “What kind of nonsense is this, keeping baseball players from doing steroids?”

Joe Rogan’s approach reflects the era between the 1980s and 2000s, often called the ‘Steroid Era’ due to rampant allegations of performance-enhancing dr*g use. While the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1998 criminalized the use and distribution of anabolic steroids, testing for PEDs in MLB didn’t begin until 2003. Despite these measures, banned substances continued to find their way into the collegiate level.

Joe Rogan has revisited the controversial topic of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports. During a recent podcast with a UFC star, they discussed the possibility of regulated PED use overseen by medical professionals in MMA.

Joe Rogan advocates for ‘secret juices” in MMA

Joe Rogan, known for his outspoken nature, often presents unconventional ideas. While his views might seem outlandish at times, it’s valuable to understand his perspective. Rogan focuses on concepts like adaptation and pushing boundaries. Nevertheless, his stance on performance-enhancing d*ugs (PEDs) is nuanced. he acknowledges the dangers of athletes using PEDs in secret. When athletes don’t disclose their use, they gain an unfair advantage over competitors who follow the rules, while also putting their own health at greater risk due to potential side effects and lack of proper medical supervision

To address this issue and promote a level playing field, Joe Rogan offered a solution: “Have you ever heard of the Enhanced games? It’s a thing they’re trying to do, where I guess what they’re doing is they’re allowing athletes, and they’re going to do it at the same time as the Olympics, they’re allowing athletes to juice. They’re doing it supposedly responsibly, with doctors involved, and they’re trying to break all the records.”

Upon hearing this on a podcast,

Bo Nickal seemed to endorse the podcaster’s view on using banned substances. He said something like, “I like it. I like that, let’s do it and let’s be honest about it, like, yo, this is the deal, this is what we do, let’s freaking see how far we can go, because, I don’t know, that stuff is interesting to me.”

Joe Rogan known for his commentary on MMA, has previously praised Pride FC, a defunct Japanese promotion with lax regulations on performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Some even suggest it encouraged their use. Should PEDs be legalized and regulated in MMA?