Documentary Filmmaking – JRE Episodes

81 episodes

• JRE #975 – Sebastian Junger (2017-06-09)

  Sebastian Junger explores the deep human need for struggle, community, and purpose, drawing on his experiences as a war journalist and author. He disc

• JRE #234 – Adam Scorgie (2012-06-30)

  Adam Scorgie joins Joe Rogan to discuss his work as a documentary filmmaker, focusing primarily on cannabis culture and legalization. They explore the

• JRE #1289 – Eddie Izzard (2019-05-02)

  Eddie Izzard dives into a wide-ranging conversation covering his unique approach to comedy, personal identity, and endurance challenges. He reflects o

• JRE #531 – Nick Youssef (2014-08-05)

  Nick Youssef joins the Joe Rogan Experience to dive into a wide-ranging conversation that touches on law enforcement, nature, and comedy. He shares ca

• JRE #1646 – David Holthouse (2021-05-06)

  David Holthouse dives into his investigative journey uncovering the dark underbelly of the Northern California cannabis trade, revealing how the idyll

• JRE #1726 – Chuck Palahniuk (2021-10-27)

  Chuck Palahniuk dives deep into the darker corners of storytelling, exploring how discomfort and taboo subjects fuel his creative process. He reflects

• JRE #1482 – Jordan Jonas (2020-05-28)

  Jordan Jonas shares vivid stories from his experiences living off the grid in Siberia, detailing the intense physical and mental challenges of survivi

• JRE #430 – Shane Smith, Eddie Huang (2013-12-18)

  Shane Smith and Eddie Huang join Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on environmental crises, global politics, and food culture. Sh

• JRE #1590 – Phil Demers (2021-01-07)

  Phil Demers, a former MarineLand animal trainer turned whistleblower and activist, shares his deeply personal journey exposing the harsh realities of

• JRE #707 – Michael Dowd (2015-10-13)

  Michael Dowd shares an unfiltered account of his tumultuous career as a New York City police officer deeply entangled in corruption and drug trafficki

• JRE #1835 – Mike Judge (2022-06-22)

  Mike Judge joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that delves into his creative process, career challenges, and personal interests. Judge sha

• JRE #1706 – Billy Corben (2021-09-14)

  Billy Corben returns to the Joe Rogan Experience to discuss a wide range of topics centered on Florida’s unique culture, history, and challenges. They

• JRE #1518 – David Choe (2020-07-31)

  David Choe returns with a candid and wide-ranging conversation that touches on creativity, personal struggles, and cultural observations. He opens up

• JRE #2479 – Bob Lazar & Luigi Vendittelli (2026-04-03)

  Joe Rogan sits down with physicist Bob Lazar and filmmaker Luigi Vendittelli to discuss the new documentary "S4: The Bob Lazar Story," which uses hand

• JRE #509 – Steve Hilton (2014-06-03)

  Steve Hilton joins Joe Rogan to explore the intersection of technology, politics, and society, offering a critical look at how modern systems shape hu

• JRE #382 – Greg Fitzsimmons (2013-08-08)

  Greg Fitzsimmons joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on topics from the evolving landscape of medicinal marijuana to the intr

• JRE #90001 – Brian Redban (2010-02-24)

  Brian Redban joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on animal intelligence, human consciousness, and the evolving nature of memo

• JRE #1101 – Chris & Mark Bell (2018-04-09)

  Chris and Mark Bell dive deep into topics surrounding strength training, injury recovery, and nutrition, sharing candid insights from their personal e

• JRE #1459 – Tom O'Neill (2020-04-16)

  Tom O’Neill dives deep into the tangled web surrounding Charles Manson, challenging the official narrative of the infamous murders and revealing conne

• JRE #835 – Louis Theroux (2016-08-22)

  Louis Theroux joins Joe Rogan for a deep dive into Scientology, sharing insights from his extensive documentary work on the controversial religion. Th

• JRE #648 – Adam Scorgie (2015-05-14)

  Adam Scorgie joins Joe Rogan to discuss his journey as a documentary filmmaker, focusing primarily on his work exploring cannabis culture and the impa

• JRE #1574 – Jacques Vallée & James Fox (2020-12-04)

  Jacques Vallée and James Fox join Joe Rogan to explore the enduring mystery of UFOs, blending decades of research with firsthand accounts and newly un

• JRE #338 – Shane Smith (2013-03-13)

  Shane Smith dives into a wide-ranging conversation covering his experiences as a journalist and media entrepreneur, touching on the challenges of repo

• JRE #372 – Mariana van Zeller (2013-07-08)

  Mariana van Zeller dives deep into the complexities of the opioid crisis, sharing firsthand experiences from her investigative work in Florida’s pain

• JRE #876 – Chris Bell (2016-11-16)

  Chris Bell joins the podcast to discuss kratom, a natural plant increasingly used as an alternative to opioids for pain relief and addiction recovery.

• JRE #1172 – Morgan Fallon (2018-09-12)

  Morgan Fallon shares an intimate and insightful look into the world of Tony Bourdain, reflecting on his unique approach to food, travel, and storytell

• JRE #800 – Bobcat Goldthwait (2016-05-17)

  Bobcat Goldthwait dives into his fascination with cryptids and folklore, recounting his visits to Bigfoot and Mothman conventions. He shares candid re

• JRE #1911 – Mark Boal (2022-12-15)

  Mark Boal joins Joe Rogan to discuss his approach to storytelling, particularly in war-related films and television. Drawing from his experiences embe

• JRE #626 – Trevor Moore (2015-03-17)

  Trevor Moore joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on comedy, personal experiences, and cultural observations. They discuss Moo

• JRE #366 – Bobcat Goldthwait (2013-06-11)

  Bobcat Goldthwait joins Joe Rogan to discuss his unconventional journey through comedy, filmmaking, and his fascination with Bigfoot. Reflecting on hi

• JRE #593 – Josh Fox (2014-12-29)

  Josh Fox, the filmmaker behind the influential documentaries *Gasland* and *Gasland 2*, discusses the environmental and health impacts of hydraulic fr

• JRE #2080 – John Reeves (2023-12-28)

  John Reeves dives deep into the world of paleontology and fossil collecting, sharing his experiences uncovering and preserving Ice Age bones primarily

• JRE #2092 – Mariana van Zeller (2024-01-25)

  Mariana van Zeller dives deep into the complexities of the opioid crisis, sharing firsthand experiences from her investigative work in Florida’s pain

• JRE #2279 – Ky Dickens (2025-02-26)

  Ky Dickens joins Joe Rogan to explore the remarkable communication abilities of non-speaking autistic individuals, focusing on facilitated communicati

• JRE #679 – Barry Crimmins & Bobcat Goldthwait (2015-08-06)

  Barry Crimmins and Bobcat Goldthwait join Joe Rogan for a candid conversation that spans comedy, trauma, and activism. They reflect on the early days

• JRE #772 – Mark & Chris Bell (2016-03-08)

  Mark and Chris Bell join the podcast to discuss their experiences with addiction, recovery, and the challenges of health in the bodybuilding and stren

• JRE #937 – Justin Wren (2017-03-24)

  Justin Wren shares his extraordinary journey from professional MMA fighter to humanitarian advocate for the pygmy tribes of the Democratic Republic of

• JRE #2081 – Tony Hinchcliffe (2024-01-02)

  Tony Hinchcliffe joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that blends sharp comedy insights with vivid storytelling about wildlife, personal ex

• JRE #65 – Joey Diaz (2010-12-21)

  Joey Diaz joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that blends raw storytelling with sharp cultural observations. Diaz opens up about his early

• JRE #1910 – Mark Laita (2022-12-14)

  Mark Laita shares his journey from a successful advertising career to creating the documentary project Soft White Underbelly, which focuses on photogr

• JRE #802 – Tom Papa (2016-05-19)

  Tom Papa joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on parenting, food, health, and nature. Early in the episode, they share humorou

• JRE #2209 – Paul Rosolie (2024-10-02)

  Paul Rosolie returns to the Joe Rogan Experience to share gripping stories from his deep immersion in the Amazon rainforest and his ongoing conservati

• JRE #1592 – Bryan Fogel (2021-01-09)

  Bryan Fogel discusses his journey uncovering the Russian doping scandal through his documentary *Icarus*, revealing the widespread cheating in interna

• JRE #1832 – Charlie Walker (2022-06-15)

  Charlie Walker shares gripping tales from his extensive travels through some of the world’s most remote and challenging regions, including Mongolia, t

• JRE #633 – Alex Winter (2015-04-13)

  Alex Winter dives deep into the evolution of internet communities and the complex legacy of the Silk Road marketplace. He explores how digital platfor

• JRE #1345 – Steve Aoki (2019-09-04)

  Steve Aoki dives deep into his creative process and personal passions, sharing stories from his career as a pioneering electronic music artist. He ref

• JRE #2536 – Eric Goode & Jeremy McBride (2026-08-06)

  Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride join Joe Rogan to discuss their new HBO docu-series "Monsters of God," which explores the global reptile trade and the o

• JRE #2445 – Bert Kreischer (2026-01-29)

  Bert Kreischer joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that blends humor, personal stories, and sharp observations. They kick off discussing K

• JRE #1696 – Lex Fridman (2021-08-17)

  Lex Fridman joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on cutting-edge technology, global conflict, and personal discipline. They de

• JRE #1976 – James Fox (2023-04-26)

  James Fox joins Joe Rogan to delve deeply into the world of UFOs and government secrecy, drawing from his extensive experience as a documentary filmma

• JRE #1034 – Sebastian Junger (2017-11-06)

  Sebastian Junger joins Joe Rogan to explore the deep human need for community and the psychological consequences of modern isolation. Drawing from his

• JRE #1710 – Cullen Hoback (2021-09-22)

  Cullen Hoback dives deep into the origins and impact of QAnon, exploring how the movement began as an interactive online game on platforms like 4chan

• JRE #1511 – Oliver Stone (2020-07-21)

  Oliver Stone reflects on his Vietnam War experience and its profound influence on his filmmaking, particularly in *Platoon*. He shares vivid memories

• JRE #632 – Les Stroud (2015-04-03)

  Les Stroud dives deep into the world of wilderness survival and cryptozoology, sharing candid insights from his extensive experience filming “Survivor

• JRE #1912 – Steven Rinella (2022-12-20)

  Steven Rinella joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that blends reflections on wildlife, hunting ethics, and the complexities of modern soc

• JRE #1205 – Jake "The Snake" Roberts & Tony Hinchcliffe (2018-11-20)

  Jake "The Snake" Roberts opens up about his tumultuous journey through addiction, recovery, and the physical toll of professional wrestling. He shares

• JRE #2163 – Freeway Rick Ross (2024-06-12)

  Freeway Rick Ross dives deep into his extraordinary life story, reflecting on his rise as one of the most notorious drug dealers in the 1980s and the

• JRE #1880 – Tulsi Gabbard (2022-10-11)

  Tulsi Gabbard reflects on her time as a congresswoman and the challenges she faced within the Democratic Party, ultimately explaining her decision to

• JRE #337 – Justin Wren (2013-03-12)

  Justin Wren shares his extraordinary journey from professional MMA fighter to humanitarian advocate for the pygmy tribes of the Democratic Republic of

• JRE #10004 – Justin Wren (2017-12-06)

  Justin Wren joins the JRE MMA Show to share his unique journey as both a professional fighter and humanitarian. He dives into his extensive work with

• JRE #1152 – John Joseph (2018-08-02)

  John Joseph dives into a wide-ranging conversation that touches on his personal history, health philosophies, and social activism. He opens up about h

• JRE #1559 – Steven Rinella (2020-11-05)

  Steven Rinella joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that blends deep outdoor knowledge with cultural commentary. They begin by discussing R

• JRE #1162 – Valentine Thomas (2018-08-27)

  Valentine Thomas shares her journey from a conventional life in Montreal to embracing freediving and spearfishing as a way to reconnect with nature an

• JRE #2235 – Mike Rowe (2024-11-27)

  Mike Rowe joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the value of skilled trades, the nature of work, and the art of storytelling

• JRE #1353 – Rob Zombie (2019-09-16)

  Rob Zombie dives into his unconventional journey from music to filmmaking, sharing candid reflections on the challenges and triumphs that shaped his c

• JRE #1640001 – Shane Smith (2011-12-06)

  Shane Smith shares gripping stories from his early days reporting in some of the world’s most dangerous and chaotic regions, including Liberia during

• JRE #289 – Shane Smith (2012-11-26)

  Shane Smith joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on global conflict, media, and the transformative power of technology. Smith

• JRE #1790 – Nims Purja (2022-03-09)

  Nims Purja shares his extraordinary journey from a young Gurkha soldier to an elite member of the UK Special Forces and one of the world’s most accomp

• JRE #1388 – Louie Psihoyos (2019-11-19)

  Louie Psihoyos dives deep into the complexities of ocean conservation, animal intelligence, and environmental crises throughout this conversation. He

• JRE #1916 – Jon Bernthal (2022-12-28)

  Jon Bernthal joins Joe Rogan for a candid conversation that spans his intense acting career, personal growth, and deep reflections on society. Berntha

• JRE #717 – Steve-O (2015-11-03)

  Steve-O dives deep into his chaotic journey through fame, addiction, and recovery, sharing vivid stories from his wild early days to his current sober

• JRE #906 – Henry Rollins (2017-01-26)

  Henry Rollins dives deep into his relentless pursuit of growth and experience, sharing vivid stories from his extensive travels to intense places like

• JRE #905 – Shane Smith (2017-01-25)

  Shane Smith joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on global conflict, media, and the transformative power of technology. Smith

• JRE #1271 – Billy Corben (2019-03-25)

  Billy Corben dives deep into the notorious steroid scandal that rocked Major League Baseball, focusing on the shadowy world of shady clinics, fake doc

• JRE #2395 – Mariana van Zeller (2025-10-17)

  Mariana van Zeller dives deep into the complexities of the opioid crisis, sharing firsthand experiences from her investigative work in Florida’s pain

• JRE #995 – Jon Ronson (2017-08-08)

  Jon Ronson returns to discuss the profound impact of technology on the adult entertainment industry, focusing on how the rise of free online porn resh

• JRE #145 – Bert Kreischer (2011-10-10)

  Bert Kreischer joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that blends humor, personal stories, and sharp observations. They kick off discussing K

• JRE #1576 – Mariana van Zeller (2020-12-08)

  Mariana van Zeller shares her frontline experiences reporting on the global drug trade, highlighting the human stories behind the headlines. She discu

• JRE #1019 – Bryan Fogel (2017-10-04)

  Bryan Fogel dives deep into the world of doping in professional sports, using his documentary *Icarus* as a lens to expose the extensive Russian state

• JRE #687 – Justin Wren (2015-08-24)

  Justin Wren shares his profound journey of humanitarian work among the Mbuti pygmies in the Congo, focusing on providing clean water and sustainable r

• JRE #682 – Mark & Chris Bell (2015-08-12)

  Mark and Chris Bell join Joe Rogan to discuss a range of topics centered around performance enhancement, health, and personal struggles. They delve in