In this ‘Club Ambition’ clip, host SOUND discusses the immense popularity of Joe Rogan’s podcast, which attracts 15 million listeners per episode, with Rogan releasing four to five episodes weekly. Rogan is praised for his conversational style, often pivoting topics and allowing guests to speak freely. SOUND highlights Rogan’s interview with Donald Trump, which garnered millions of views and significant engagement, suggesting it played a role in influencing voters during the election.
SOUND also criticizes Kamala Harris for not participating in an interview with Rogan, despite his invitation for a genuine conversation. He argues that her campaign style and lack of visibility hurt her chances, contrasting her approach with Donald Trump’s, whose more public and controversial style generated widespread attention.
Additionally, he touches on Trump’s appeal, asserting that despite his divisive rhetoric, many voters resonate with his charisma and presence. SOUND suggests that, even though Trump made offensive comments, they worked for his base, while Harris failed to capitalize on opportunities to connect with voters. The discussion also includes a brief commentary on comedy, criticizing a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe as an example of bad comedy.
