Joe Rogan Experience Review podcast - JRE 498 Week in Review: Andrew Wilson, Bert Kreischer, Greg Fitzsimmons

Episode Date: February 2, 2026

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from last week. This week was a classic mixed energy, Rogan Run, one heavy thinker, one pure chaos episode, and one season comic with real life depth underneath the jokes. Not a viral week, but a very Rogan core week for sure. First up, Andrew Wilson. Now, I was looking forward to this guy being on. I've been seeing his debates for some time. This was the most of the most of the most mentally demanding episode of the week. Andrew Wilson brought a sharp analytical approach touching on culture, power, historical narratives and how modern institutions shape belief and behavior. The conversation strayed fairly high level, less storytelling, more framework. Rogan let Wilson cook, which was nice. He didn't interrupt a great deal, which made this one

feel closer to an old school idea lab episode rather than entertainment first. Wilson really got a chance to kind of show what he's made of and get his style out there for those that really aren't that familiar with who he is. This episode rewards focus more than anything. If you're distracted a lot during this one, you're going to miss a bunch of it. I mean, they get into some things. If you half listen, most of the points, you're not going to be at a follow. If you lean in, though, there are a lot of moments that spark wait, yeah, reactions for sure. This is the kind of episode people don't clip much, but they reference later. It's not loud, but it sticks.

Overall, the online feel and vibe, polarizing but engaged, loved, by thinkers and Rogan fans. And really, I would say too dense for the casual listeners. I was seeing that a lot in the comment sections. You know, I mean, many of the MMA fans were like, what? But anyway, comments of the week on this one, this one actually made me pause and rewind. To be honest, I did that a couple of times.

I was listening to this one in the gym, and I was like, what? I missed a few bit. not background noise had to pay attention and more philosophy rogan less comedy rogan for sure overall rating online for this one 7.6 out of 10 you know solid solid I'd say it's worth a listen especially if you like some of this guy's debates I would say even if you don't like this guy it's worth a listen because it's either going to have you dislike it more or tell you something about him. It's not flashy, but intellectually solid, I would say.

Yeah, I would say that. Up next, Bert Khrisha is back. Good old Bert. He wore his shirt, the whole episode. Very impressive. This was peak, Bert, loud, chaotic, self-aware-ish, and weirdly honest beneath the insanity. If you know Bert, you know the rhythm. Wild story. over-the-top energy, Rogan laughing, then suddenly moments of vulnerability sneaking through. They hit on health,

aging, comedy burnout, discipline, or lack there of it, and Burt's ongoing battle between indulgence and self-improvement. It's messy,

but that's the appeal. And honestly, some funny stories in there that really were Burt. And one of about a great interview he had on another podcast where he just went along with a story of him basically going broke and then getting it all back and none of that happened. So I don't know what Bert was really doing there, but it's an odd character.

But this episode plays really well for listeners who've been following Bert's arc. over the last few years and really who are fans of Bert. You know, if you're in the camp of getting a bit bored of Bert recently, which, you know, I know some people are, this episode may not be for you, really. Bird is basically the embodiment of, I know what I should do, and I'm still figuring out how to do it. I mean, that's really a bird in a nutshell.

online feel and vibe it was very positive honestly tons of clip friendly moments i mean bert is always good for those fans love bert's honesty even when he's unhinged which really often is comments of the week online bert is exhausting and somehow relatable this is why bert works chaos with self-awareness And lastly, Rogan laughing like this never gets old. I mean, there's a reason why Rogan loves Bert. It has to be said. The online rating was high, higher than I expected. It got a solid 8.3 out of 10.

That's huge. Would I give it that high? Probably not. But that's what it got. High entertainment, strong replay value. I mean, yeah. The online world is really. in favor of Bert right now. I don't know if it's because they're just loving his new Netflix series

or I haven't checked it out yet, but yeah, he's doing well. People are loving what he's up to. And lastly for the week, yeah, it was only a three-episode week. So it's quite possible that most people can finish all of Rogan's episodes from this last week. But it's Greg Fitzsimmons, another long-time old buddy comedy friend of Rogans. They started out together in Boston and stayed good friends forever. This one quietly surprised people, honestly. Greg came in with a veteran comic energy, sharp, grounded, funny, without trying too hard. Plenty of comedy talk, but also real discussions about aging, family, regret,

sobriety adjacent themes and how life humbles you over time. Because of course, Greg has been sober for years. Unlike Bert's chaos, Greg's episode felt controlled, reflective and very human. A lot of subtle wisdom wrapped in humor, which is always very pleasant and very clever. This is one of those episodes that doesn't blow up online, but longtime listeners really appreciate it. was really my favorite part about this episode and honestly I can kind of listen to Greg all day I just think he is very genuine such a great guy I mean he's he's kind of one of those reflections on Joe that just remind you that Joe has really awesome authentic friends you know you've got Papa you've got Duncan Trussell you've got Greg I mean when you just surround your

with not only such quality comedians, but also just such good humans. I mean, it says a lot about you. This felt like two grown men who've seen enough life to stop pretending that they have it all figured out and can just be real. The online feel and vibe, quietly positive, appreciated really by the older listeners. It had a bit of an older school, J. Reefiel. And underrated was the most common word, I would say. Definitely so. Comments of the week for this one. Greg is sneaky wise. I like that one. That was great. And this episode felt real. And lastly, not loud, just good conversations. So again, if you just want something chill and a solid conversation for the week and you know not too heavy but just something wholesome go for this one um

online rating for that episode eight out of 10 a solid 8 out of 10 i give it close to that really liked it again solid mature and totally relistenable i mean themes across the week really are aging self-awareness and collaboration um definitely that. I mean, Wilson was in intellectual collaboration, Bert was emotional and physical reckoning, and Fitzsimmons' life earned perspective. Nobody was pretending they're 25 anymore, and that honestly carried the week. Less outrage, more reality. No culture war explosions, no viral controversy, just people talking honestly about how life actually feels once the ego phase starts. wearing off. For some fans, that's slower. For others, it's exactly why they're listening.

And the overall online reaction, general sentiment, steady, positive adult. No major backlash, no massive viral moments, but strong appreciation for the honesty and the humor. And a lot of this felt like old Rogan comments, which I think people have really been wanting to get more of. And I'm glad that we got it. This was a comfort food JRE week. Overall week rating, 8.1 out of 10. That's a strong week. A strong week for Rogan.

It's not a headline grabber, but a strong, listenable run that reminds us why long-form conversation still works when people drop the act. Hope you enjoyed it. Look out for more reviews later in the week. Take it easy. This podcast is sponsored by Talkspace. Here I went through many different life changes. I needed to take a pause and examine how I was feeling in the inside to better show up for the ones who need me to be my best version of myself.

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