“The Number One Female Swimmer Actually Has a…” – Joe Rogan Jibes at Transgender Swimming Star Lia Thomas on His Podcast

Published 12/27/2022, 10:30 AM EST

Over the years, The Joe Rogan Experience has been a major source of entertainment and knowledge. The UFC commentator shares a lot about a variety of topics on his podcast. Furthermore, the guests on his show also provide their opinions on the field being discussed. However, Rogan over the past has stated a lot of controversial things on his podcast; which often landed him in trouble. Despite the controversies, Rogan has not been afraid to speak his mind and say what he believes to be the truth. Recently, in episode #1913 w/Brian Redban, the color UFC commentator made some very controversial statements that may not go down well with the viewers.

Joe Rogan shares a controversial take on Lia Thomas

Lia Thomas is an American Swimmer who competed in the men’s team in her University of Pennsylvania days. She later took hormone replacement therapy and came out as a trans woman.

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Joe Rogan has taken a jibe at American swimmer Lia Thomas. The controversial UFC commentator explained to his guest what he thought of Lia Thomas competing as a ‘woman’.

The former fear factor host said, “Who would have thought this… like the Lia Thomas thing with swimming? Who would have thought that’s like the number one female swimmer actually has a p*nis and supposedly has s*x with women? OK. What are we doing?”

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Speaking of controversies, Rogan has made quite a few during his career. These are mostly related to any athlete and not limited to fighters. The former fear factor host has also said words about Hollywood celebrities over the period.

Similarly, over the past month, the UFC Commentator has entangled himself in ‘The Steroid Controversy’. It started with his comments on ‘Liver King’. The controversy reached its heyday when Rogan commented on Conor McGregor saying “His p*ss would melt USADA Cup“. The UFC stars have been going back and forth over this issue with Rogan explaining McGregor being right to take steroids for his health.

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Furthermore, the controversy also included stars such as Dwayne Johnson and Chris Hemsworth. However, now the issue has gone cold over the few days.

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What is your opinion of Joe Rogan’s statements? Do you think the controversial commentator is right in his views?

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC Writer at Essentially Sports. He has had a keen eye on the UFC since 2015 and is a fan of Conor McGregor because of his attitude and charisma. Faizan had been following McGregor's ascent in the sport.

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Vineet Nandwana

“The Number One Female Swimmer Actually Has a…” – Joe Rogan Jibes at Transgender Swimming Star Lia Thomas on His Podcast

Joe Rogan shares a controversial take on Lia Thomas

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