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“You’re a Savage!”- Joe Rogan Sends a Message to the First Woman to Free-Climb the ‘El Capitan’ Route in a Day

Published 11/11/2020, 6:15 AM EST

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan took to social media and shared a motivational story of athletic brilliance with his loyal fan base. Rogan often makes it a point to use his platform to bring to light lesser-known stories. Moreover, he’s a source of knowledge and entertainment for several people regardless of their possible affinity for MMA or sports in general.

Chiefly, Joe Rogan made it a point to give a massive shout-out to Emily Harrington who made waves as a climber. Harrington became the first woman to free-climb the El Capitan route in a day. It was a feat that impressed Joe Rogan. The long-time broadcaster and comedian was sure to share the extent to which the athletic accomplishment inspired him.

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Furthermore, Joe Rogan left his fans with a reflective message of how ground-breaking athletic feats provide motivation for mundane tasks. Rogan is of the viewpoint that inspiration can be pulled in from any source and applied to daily functioning activities. This sentiment came out on several occasions over the years to people who have followed the UFC commentator.

Joe Rogan: Versatility personified

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Rogan’s influence on popular culture is unlike others who are in the sports world. He has a large fan base that knows him solely from his work away from the UFC’s commentary booth. Additionally, the number of ventures that Rogan is a part of has shown no signs of slowing down.

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He’s spearheading ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast, which is the largest across all platforms. The critically acclaimed sit-down style conversation has seen guests of the likes of Elon Musk, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr., and several MMA fighters and personalities. However, the diversity in the fandom is created through guests across all genres like science, technology, nature specialists, to name a few.

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The podcast is now under the Spotify streaming service platform that netted Rogan an approximate takeaway of $100 million. Although, it’s important to note that his influence also brings about plenty of detractors and nay-sayers.

He’s constantly under the microscope and is a frequent target for Twitter bashing. Through it all, Joe Rogan has maintained a continuity to his brand and will keep sharing stories that inspire him.

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Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree in Mass Media (with a specialization in Journalism) out of Xavier’s College and has a year's experience in his current role. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live.
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