Joe Rogan Reminds Hollywood That They are Entertainers, Not Activists!

Joe Rogan just lit up Hollywood—and the woke mob is fuming.

On the July 12, 2025, episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the world’s most influential podcaster tore into what he called “forced diversity” in movies, saying the industry has replaced talent with tokenism. “When you’re picking actors to check boxes instead of for their talent, you’re not making art—you’re making propaganda,” Rogan declared. “It’s ridiculous, and people can see through it.”

That quote exploded across X, with clips racking up tens of thousands of reposts. Conservatives called it a home run—one user hailed Rogan for “saying what every real movie fan is thinking.” But of course, the woke brigade couldn’t let it slide. Blue-check progressives accused Rogan of “dog-whistling to bigots,” claiming his “merit talk” was really just a cover for hating diversity.

Please.

Rogan didn’t even name names—likely to avoid lawsuits—but his point was clear: Hollywood’s obsession with identity quotas is killing creativity. He mocked casting calls that prioritize gender, race, or sexuality over acting chops, blasting the industry for turning entertainment into an HR initiative.

The backlash escalated when an unnamed Hollywood actor fired back on X defending diversity mandates. Rogan hit right back with a follow-up post: “Art should reflect reality, not some HR checklist.”

Once again, Rogan proves he’s the anti-woke antidote to Hollywood nonsense.

Far From Woke Verdict: Joe’s right. America’s done with identity politics on the big screen. We want stories, not lectures.