Key Takeaways
- Michael Saylor publicly asked Joe Rogan to talk about Bitcoin on his podcast.
- The Bitcoin community reacted enthusiastically, calling the potential interview 'internet-shattering.'
- Rogan has previously shown strong interest in Bitcoin, calling it the most fascinating digital asset.
Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, has publicly called on Joe Rogan to discuss Bitcoin on The Joe Rogan Experience.
On May 31, Saylor replied to a fan account on X that asked which guest should appear on the show, writing:
Hey @joerogan, let’s talk about Bitcoin.
Community reaction
The post quickly gained traction in the Bitcoin community.
Popular account The Bitcoin Therapist said the interview would “shatter the internet,” while analyst Kook tweeted to over 164,000 followers:
Saylor is going to Bitcoin pill Joe Rogan.
Commentator Brandon MacDougal added:
For the first time ever, I’ll be watching a Joe Rogan podcast if Saylor is there.
Rogan’s Bitcoin history
Rogan has discussed Bitcoin on his podcast for over a decade.
In an October 2023 episode with Sam Altman, he stated:
The real fascinating crypto is Bitcoin. That’s the one that I think has the most likely possibility of becoming a universal viable currency… I love the fact that it’s been implemented.
In Bitcoin’s early days, Rogan hosted Bitcoin advocate Andreas Antonopoulos several times, when the asset was trading below $1,000.
Saylor’s Bitcoin holdings
Saylor’s firm currently holds 580,250 Bitcoin, worth about $60.47 billion according to Saylor Tracker.
In a recent appearance on Coin Stories, Saylor commented on the market’s current state, saying:
We’re going through a rotation right now.
Short-term holders are exiting, and new long-term investors are entering.
Awaiting Rogan’s response
Rogan has yet to respond to the invitation.
