Joe Rogan has a podcast that gives several athletes from various backgrounds a platform to speak about their unfiltered opinions. Some of these opinions are impactful and make it to the headlines. A month-old episode of the show has gained the limelight as the former seven-time Tennessee State swimming champion and speaker Riley Gaines reflected on her experience and how the interview shaped the thoughts of many listeners.

During the JRE episode #2115, Gaines reflected on modern-day swimming and the challenges faced by the athletes. The podcast created a great impact as revealed by the 24-year-old in one of her latest interactions. 

Riley Gaines talks about the impact of her discussion with Joe Rogan

In the latest episode of ‘The Sage Steele Show’, the host and Riley Gaines spoke about many topics related to equality in sports, women’s state in sports, and advocating for women. Gaines also mentioned about going to Joe Rogan’s podcast and the audience watching his show. She said, “His audience does extend beyond the conservative base. And the messages I have received are people saying ‘Look I am a lifelong liberal’. People even say I am part of the LGBT community, and I had no idea this was going on.”

She admitted that she supported the LGBTQ community and was made aware of the situation in women’s sports by the fans and viewers. Steele also said that her friends from the community told her not to be silent about the issue.

The swimmer was not silent; the Joe Rogan podcast aired on March 7 is evidence of that.

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The Joe Rogan Experience delivered an important message

Rogan hosted Gaines on his JRE podcast and the duo had an extensive discussion about the swimming community and sports for women. Gaines also talked about Lia Thomas and how she used to participate in the men’s category before transitioning herself into the female roster. According to her, this was unfair to the female swimmers because of the biological differences they had with Thomas. 

Rogan asked Gaines whether there was any analysis of testosterone levels or a check if someone is taking inhibitors, and if the one-year HRT policies are there for 12 years and nothing has been done about it. She replied, “Correct, and now the NCAA, in true cowardly fashion, is changing course right they don’t want to be responsible.” Even after retiring, the young swimmer has always advocated for athletes in swimming. 

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