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The ever-unpredictable Joe Rogan Experience shattered another mold this week, welcoming its youngest guest ever: 9-year-old Alec Jones, a fourth grader from Austin, Texas. The episode, which aired yesterday, left audiences both amused and bewildered as Rogan delved into topics including ancient archeology, memories of the Comedy Store, and ice baths.

“It’s entirely possible that this kid might just be the next big thing,” Rogan declared at the start of the episode, As the interview kicked off, Rogan wasted no time diving. “So, Alec, what’s your workout routine like? Do you hit the monkey bars hard, or are you more of a dodgeball kind of kid?” he inquired curiously.

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[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 30 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Joe, later in the interview asked Alec "Do you like movies about gladiators?"

[–] tattletaletimes@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Surely you can't be serious

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago

I am serious and don't call me Shirley.

[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 21 points 1 year ago

This is a mix of hilarious and horrifying

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 14 points 1 year ago

If this was posted anywhere else, I don't think I could have guessed it was satire.

[–] casmael@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago

I got mashed 🤦‍♂️

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

I downvoted this and prepared a very angry comment then I actually read the article.

[–] BolexForSoup@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] casmael@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

It’s surprisingly convincing isn’t it