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Joe Rogan: Strange Times

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movie2018

28%

WISE Score

7.2

IMDb

Joe Rogan does what Joe Rogan does: unfiltered opinions on weed, vegans, and culture. It's for adults who know exactly what they're signing up for.

7.2/10

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Joe Rogan: Strange Times

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16, 2018

28%

WISE Score

7.2

IMDb

Joe Rogan does what Joe Rogan does: unfiltered opinions on weed, vegans, and culture. It's for adults who know exactly what they're signing up for.

7.2

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, this is Joe Rogan doing Joe Rogan things. If you're a fan of his podcast, you know what you're getting: provocative opinions, lots of swearing, weed talk, and commentary that ranges from 'huh, interesting point' to 'did he really just say that?'

From a WISE perspective, this scores low across the board because it's simply not family content. It's not wholesome, it's not particularly imaginative within the comedy genre, it's definitely not safe for kids, and while comedy can be enriching, this leans more toward entertainment and hot takes than meaningful insight.

The ratings are decent (7.2 IMDb, 81% audience score), so if you're an adult Rogan fan looking for background entertainment while folding laundry, sure. But there's zero reason this should be on a family media radar. Keep it in the adults-only column and don't let the kids stumble onto it.

Age Fit

This is exclusively for adults 18+. The Common Sense Media age of 15 is already pushing it—this really isn't appropriate for teens. It's for grown-ups who enjoy Rogan's podcast style and want an hour of his unfiltered takes.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Stand-up comedy special featuring adult themes, profanity, and edgy humor. Rogan's style is confrontational and provocative rather than emotionally healthy or modeling kindness. Topics include pot laws, vegans, and 'current culture' in ways that can be divisive rather than cooperative. Not age-appropriate for younger audiences.

Imaginative

Stand-up comedy requires observational creativity and wordplay, and Rogan does offer unique perspectives on culture and society. However, this is a traditional stand-up format without visual creativity or invitation to explore/build. It's more reactive commentary than imaginative world-building. The comedy itself has some clever observations but isn't particularly innovative within the genre.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates this 15+, indicating mature content. Stand-up specials in this style typically include profanity, sexual references, drug references (pot laws is explicitly mentioned), and potentially controversial takes on sensitive topics. Rogan is known for unfiltered, provocative content that can include crude humor. No graphic violence/gore expected, but language and themes are definitely adult-oriented.

Enriching

Comedy can offer social commentary and perspective-taking, and Rogan does tackle cultural topics. However, his style leans more toward entertainment and provocation than meaningful insight or personal growth. The 7.2 IMDb and 81% RT audience scores suggest it's entertaining for his fanbase, but this isn't comedy that typically builds empathy or offers deep takeaways. It's more 'guy ranting about stuff' than enriching content.

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Why It Might Be Great

If you're already a Rogan fan, this delivers exactly his signature style—no surprises, just him being him
Tackles some interesting cultural observations about modern society, even if you don't agree with all the takes
Decent ratings (7.2 IMDb, 81% RT audience) suggest his fanbase found it entertaining enough
Stand-up comedy can spark conversations about different perspectives, even controversial ones

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What to Watch For

This is 100% adult content—profanity, drug references, sexual humor, and controversial opinions throughout
Rogan's comedy style is deliberately provocative and can be polarizing; not everyone finds his 'edgy bro' vibe funny or insightful
Topics like vegans and 'current culture' are likely handled with his trademark bluntness, which may clash with your family's values
Zero educational or developmental value for kids—this is purely adult entertainment

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"What did you think about his take on [specific topic]? Do you agree or see it differently?"
"How does comedy help us think about controversial topics? When does it go too far?"
"Why do you think some people love Rogan's style while others can't stand it?"

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