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“There Has Never Been…”- Joe Rogan Gets Popular Myth Busted About Florida Python Invasion by Python Cowboy

Published 08/12/2023, 3:48 PM EDT

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The Joe Rogan Podcast is renowned for its diverse range of topics. While combat sports are the main focus, the podcast, hosted by Joe Rogan, covers a wide range of topics, including pop culture, comedy, and health, as well as science, technology, and philosophy. And in the 2020th episode of the podcast, featuring ‘Python Cowboy’ Mike Kimmel, a concern was raised.

Well, Rogan had an extended conversation with his latest guest, which resulted in busting a myth he had for a long time. It was yet another YouTube video that revealed the entire scenario.

How did Joe Rogan’s perception burst?

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Rogan spoke for a considerable amount of time about the grave subject of the Florida python invasion. He told the Cowboy about Python Research Center to start the dialogue. After responding briefly to the query, Kimmel clarified it by giving a lengthy answer.

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He said, “So there is a lot of speculation about that. To me that the Python Center is kind of more like an urban myth. There has never been a facility named… uh there is this place that they keep speaking of, people keep mentioning, we don’t know what it is. It is just not a thing.”

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Well, further adding a few more thoughts to the discussion, he said, “I am not just pulling this out of my butt. But I believe that they were intentionally released by somebody or multiple people, probably reptile breeders, in a hope that they start importing Python from overseas and start farming them.”

The conversation made it apparent that Mike Kimmel considered those research centers a myth. He intended to reveal that the Pythons were released intentionally so that their breeding could take place. Well, Rogan’s podcast has discussed several tremendously interesting topics over time, but the podcast too has had an interesting history.

How did the JRE take place?

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The initial producer of ‘JRE,’ Brian Redban, was hired by Joe Rogan in 2003, which is when the podcast’s beginnings can be traced. Having created his own website, the former Fear Factor host was looking for someone to serve as his video editor. Redban’s peculiar tendency of ‘recording everything’ caught Rogan’s attention, which further enhanced his suitability for the position.

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Rogan and Redban broadcasted a live stream of UFC commentator Anthony Cumia’s comedy shows on Justin.tv, eventually launching ‘JRE’. Opie, Anthony, and Anthony Cumia’s live Ustream show inspired the idea. Rogan launched his podcast on Ustream, with its first episode airing on December 24, 2009. The first episode featured both Rogan and Redban bullshitting.

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And now having such a huge podcast and considerably big guests in their domain, the podcast has surely reached undefined heights. What do you think about the JRE? Let us know in the comments.

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Akchhat Bachheti

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Akchhat is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports, showcasing his love for the game and unwavering commitment to it through his articles. His fascination with the sport began when CM Punk made his debut against Mickey Gall in 2016, sparking his enduring passion. Since then, Akchhat has aspired to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sport and its participants.
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Abhishek Das