“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” This quote by Albert Einstein fits perfectly with a guy like Joe Rogan. Why do you ask? Because that’s how life turned out for him. The UFC commentator’s humble beginnings have taught him many life lessons. However, he has weathered every adversity to become one of the most famous people in the world, running a podcast where entities like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and a whole array of world-class MMA fighters are staple guests. 

Rogan got inspired to start his podcast after appearing on Tom Green’s web show in 2007. Realizing how much he enjoyed having fascinating conversations with interesting guests, he decided to embark on his journey in 2009 by launching The Joe Rogan Experience. The podcast started small, just like every other big thing, but over the years, that small and cozy room has evolved into a platform where presidents, scientists, and athletes have shared their views, and after the multi-year Spotify deal, now it is worth an astronomical $250 million.

That’s definitely a tremendous success to boast about! Building something so significant from scratch takes more than hard work; it requires passion! Rogan is now reaping the fruits of the tree he planted nearly 16 years ago. However, there’s also a question: What’s the best thing that’s happened to him because of this podcast? The money? Fame? High-profile connections? Rogan believes that talking to other people who know things better than he does is the best thing that’s happened to him since he started the podcast.

During the JRE segment #2315 with José Andrés, Rogan said, “There’s gonna be more people that know things that you don’t know. Celebrate that! Enjoy it. I think! You know, that’s one of the best things that happened to me through this podcast, that I get to talk to so many different people, that have lived so many different lives, and have so many different passions. And so many different interests, and so many different things that they have studied. It’s an amazing education. But I was a lot like you. I didn’t want to sit in school. Whatever ADHD is, I have it.”

That’s beautifully put by the UFC color commentator! He’s had so many conversations with so many different people, it’s no wonder he’s become one of the most knowledgeable individuals out there. The Joe Rogan Experience is currently reaching millions of fans every month, and it’s only growing. Maintaining that level of authenticity and quality? JRE is also known for a place where hot takes are made, and this time it’s also seems to be a case. 

Joe Rogan criticizes the Rockefeller school system for making ‘good factory’ workers

Rogan never shies away from voicing his opinion on an issue. This time, he took a dig at the Rockefeller schooling system in America. The 57-year-old podcaster believes that schools are designed to produce good factory workers—people trained to work and nothing more. Continuing the podcast with José Andrés, Rogan said, “The thing is, school is designed to make good factory workers. That’s what school was designed for. The American school system was at least designed by Rockefellers, and what they are essentially doing they are preparing people to be cogs in a wheel.”

John D. Rockefeller was one of the most influential men in American history. He was the person behind Standard Oil, who made a huge impact on education. Around 1902, he started putting a big chunk of his money into reforming schools across the U.S. He didn’t just stop at public education but also helped improve the universities and medical schools, giving major support to places like the University of Chicago. So, this is the man Joe Rogan has referred to here.

He added, “They are preparing people to just show up and do what you’re told and live this life of quiet desperation and just sit there and just absorb whatever they tell you to because you’re going to have to go to work and do something that you don’t wanna do all along, show up to do it again. Until your body stops working.”

The school system in general is a topic that sparks a wide range of opinions. As unhinged as Joe Rogan’s take might seem, it’s bound to turn some heads, both in his favor and against. That being said, what do you think about The Joe Rogan Experience as a podcast? Are you a regular listener? Let us know in the comments below.