Joe Rogan criticises Australia over firearm laws and government restrictions

American podcast host Joe Rogan has launched a fresh critique of Australia, stating that he would never move to the country, the Daily Mail reported. Speaking during a podcast episode with comedian Kurt Metzger, Rogan claimed that Australia made a mistake when it handed in its firearms following the Port Arthur massacre. [1]

Rogan criticized the gun buyback scheme introduced by former Prime Minister John Howard after the 1996 mass shooting, the Daily Mail reported. He stated that the public believed they were doing the right thing, but alleged that the Australian government now locks up citizens for anything it wants. During the conversation, Metzger described Australia as a cage. [1]

Joseph James Rogan host The Joe Rogan Experience, which has been the most streamed podcast on Spotify since 2020. He launched the long-form conversation podcast in 2009. His earlier career includes acting on the sitcom NewsRadio, hosting the stunt show Fear Factor, and working as a broadcast commentator for the UFC. [3][5]

In separate commentary, CNN reported that Rogan has also begun criticising former United States President Donald Trump for the same reasons he previously supported him. [2]