Joe Rogan Gives Emotional Apology to Friend Theo Von: That's Terrible What I Did'

"So I wanted to do this because well, number one, because I feel bad. And whenever I feel bad about something, and I felt bad about it all weekend, I feel like I have to address this, Rogan said. He brought up a recent episode with musician Marcus King where the discussion turned to antidepressants as King opened up about his own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. Rogan brought up Von, saying the comedian's past use of antidepressants freaks him out."

"I certainly shouldn't have brought that up in that context and I probably shouldn't have brought it up, period, Rogan said. He also noted the context of the video, which is that Von was taping a special that was not going well and the person asked him to make a video for suicide prevention. Rogan said he has spoken to Von directly and apologized."

"Sad to see this kinda stuff, Von wrote in response to the discussion on X. Im doing great. Im a human being which is a rocky ride. But im doing fine thanks. This is mostly . Sad to see this kinda stuff. Im doing great. Im a human being which is a rocky ride. But im doing fine thanks."

"Rogan had specifically brought up a video of Von from 2025 in which he told an audience member, I'm trying not to take my own life. I certainly shouldn't have brought that up in that context and I probably shouldn't have brought it up, period, Rogan said. He also noted the context of the video, which is that Von was taping a special that was not going well and the person asked him to make a video for suicide prevention."

A host added an emotional closing after an interview, addressing controversy about prior comments involving comedian Theo Von’s depression. The host said he felt bad and believed he needed to address it. He referenced a past discussion where Von’s use of antidepressants and a 2025 video about not taking his own life were brought up. He said he probably should not have mentioned those details in that context or at all. He explained that the 2025 video was made while Von was taping a special that was not going well and was requested for suicide prevention. He stated he spoke with Von directly and apologized, and he also referenced a separate April conversation involving distress from Gaza-related videos. He noted critics accused him of covering for Israel and said he pushed back on that claim.

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