Joe Rogan: Triggered

The last Rogan special having been generally regarded as mediocre at best, I was curious to go back to something apparently held in higher regard. I have to say, even though this one was evidently more popular at the time, the same basic problems are present here too. He is too invested in his opinions as interesting and provocative (as opposed to genuinely amusing), and doesn't seem to have the capacity to distinguish the humorous from the merely transgressive (nor does his audience, to be fair). There is a near constant sense of having to try very hard to offer a unique point of view on things., which just isn't much fun. The shouting and face-pulling are there as if to signal 'this is comedy'; I suspect Rogan is really more disposed to engage in mildly conservative cultural punditry than make people laugh, and this would become overly apparent if he dropped the obviously cumbersome delivery. Not good, folks.

This was my third stand-up comedy that I watched from Joe Rogan and again I enjoyed it really much. He never fails to deliver. I agree it's most of the time stoner humor but that works fine with me. His humor is sometimes so recognizable for people that enjoy being high, it makes the experience even better. Joe Rogan is very vocal, almost shouting at times, very energetic and spastic on scene, so maybe not everyone's cup of tea. I like how he brings his jokes, they're well thought of, not obvious jokes but jokes only a stoner could come up with. Looking forward to his next show.

This special had me laughing out loud. Great stuff, Joe. Very impressed.

Unfortunately isn't funny. He yells all the time. That's not funny. It's stolen. He isn't Sam Kinnison. Although he thinks he is. He's a poser, and it has caught up with him. No matter how many times he claims to be a very funny comedian, he just isn't, not even close. Sure there will be some weirdos who like him no matter what because of the right wing conspiracy's he says non stop on his podcast, but people are on to him. He's like a Jenner now, he's so rich that people pretend to like him. It's embarrassing. He sucks, ever see a very short man hump a bar stool?? Wow!! Hilarious!! While he's screaming and grunting?

Joe Rogan is a special kind of stand-up comedian. Many try to copy the work of others, steal jokes and emulate a greater performer, but with Joe you can instantly tell he's just being himself, carrying out his own brand of wacky, almost eccentric comedy and it's a joy to watch on screen.

He takes you on an adventure with his unusual outlook on subjects and questions what would happen in insane situations, all while making you burst with laughter.

I've watched Joe for 15+ years, First his early days in the UFC, then his great stand-up routines and latterly in his wonderful Joe Rogan Podcast, but this has to be one of the best performances the man has ever put on.

Overall one of the most impressive comedy specials I've seen and Joes unique brand of stand up is a wonder to witness. Incredibly funny, informative, opinionated and all this while taking you on a wild journey through the mind of a comedic madman, what more could you ask for.