The Joe Rogan and Donald Trump interview was a three-hour rollercoaster of politics, conspiracy theories, and even a dash of pop culture – leaving listeners entertained, bewildered, and probably a little unsure of what exactly they’d just heard. Here’s a humorous rundown of the conversation’s most outlandish and memorable moments.

Joe Rogan cut straight to the chase, explaining Trump’s political appeal as the product of his unpredictable commentary. “You said a lot of wild s—,” Rogan told Trump, pointing out that his blunt language – something akin to stand-up material – appealed to those tired of “politician-speak.” Trump seemed oddly flattered, cracking a grin while admitting, “Maybe I do have some comedic instincts.” Rogan doubled down, praising Trump’s timing, like that infamous “You’d be in jail” line he dropped on Hillary Clinton in 2016, likening it to some of the best comedic timing around.

One of the interview’s more serious moments was Trump’s regret over his administration’s early hires. Calling some of his appointees “bad” and “disloyal,” Trump went after former staffers like John Kelly and John Bolton with surprising ferocity. He described Kelly as a “bully” and Bolton as an “idiot” – basically, he said his whole staff was like a poorly cast reality TV show. Rogan found this especially funny, joking that it sounded more like Trump had auditioned for Survivor than appointed officials to run the government.

The pair took a wild left turn into the land of extraterrestrial speculation, with Rogan pressing Trump on whether he thought there’s life beyond Earth. Trump mused, “There’s no reason not to think that Mars and all these planets don’t have life.” Rogan leaned in with fascination, imagining the former president as some cosmic dealmaker shaking hands with Martian ambassadors. Trump laughed, saying he’d have to “make them pay their fair share” in tariffs if they wanted any kind of interplanetary trade deal. Rogan lost it, laughing at the idea of Trump securing the galaxy’s greatest tax breaks.

One of the stranger parts of the interview came when Trump claimed that surviving an ear injury from an attempted assassination made him a tougher guy. “Look here,” he gestured to his ear, recounting how the bullet “zigged right in,” a scar that has since become his political “badge of honor.” Rogan, a lifelong UFC commentator, reassured Trump that the scar “healed pretty nicely,” comparing it to the legendary scars of pro fighters. Trump accepted the praise, doubling down that running for president was as dangerous as stepping into an octagon. Rogan couldn’t help but agree, saying it’s “the most dangerous job” – well, except maybe firefighting.

In a particularly bold – and let’s face it, kind of absurd – moment, Trump casually supported the idea of axing federal income tax, saying that it’s an idea worth exploring. Rogan, clearly caught off guard, pointed out that such a move might need a massive alternative revenue stream. “Tariffs!” Trump said, apparently joking. Listeners couldn’t help but imagine Trump balancing the entire federal budget with his go-to economic policy, like a kid setting up a lemonade stand on the front lawn and expecting to fund the whole household.

Rogan then tackled Trump’s surprising appeal with some young people, a demographic not traditionally friendly to conservatives. Rogan suggested that in today’s social landscape, young people see conservatism as the new “rebellious” choice, adding that they’re “tired of the woke B.S.” Trump agreed, saying he’d never thought of himself as “punk rock” before but was totally on board with the idea. At this point, Rogan had to break it down for him: “You want to be a rebel now? You’re a conservative.” Trump, nodding seriously, seemed to revel in his newfound status as the Johnny Rotten of the GOP.

Naturally, Trump’s critiques of his political rivals took center stage. Describing Biden as a guy who “doesn’t make it past four o’clock,” he went on to clarify that it’s not Biden’s age but his “cognitive state” that he’s worried about. As for Kamala Harris, Trump had a different jab, calling her a “very low IQ person,” which prompted Rogan to joke that if Harris did appear on his podcast, she’d probably need an ambulance on standby. Ever the showman, Trump couldn’t resist saying that she’d be “lying on the floor comatose” after five minutes of debate.

Rogan and Trump waded into conspiracy theories, particularly about immigration. Rogan suggested that some politicians purposefully place immigrants in swing states to influence voting demographics. Trump, clearly loving the direction, painted Springfield, Ohio, as a “horror show” due to migrant influx, saying the town had gone from “beautiful” to unrecognizable. Rogan nodded along, wondering aloud why these theories haven’t been more widely addressed by the media. The whole segment felt like two friends commiserating over some mutually agreed-on grievances – even if most of the facts were more fiction than reality.

Closing out the podcast, Rogan made one last comparison between UFC fighting and Trump’s political battles. With all the assassination attempts and media criticism, Rogan said that running for president is almost as dangerous as fighting a 250-pound heavyweight. Trump, eager to agree, reveled in the metaphor, seeming to compare himself to a champion fighter in the biggest cage match of them all – Election 2024. Rogan, with the world’s straightest face, congratulated Trump on his “survival” skills, adding that being a political candidate was indeed the “toughest octagon” in America.

While it was a whirlwind of serious claims, oddball conspiracy theories, and casual insults, Rogan’s interview with Trump was certainly memorable. Whether it converted any listeners or just provided an odd mix of humor and incredulity, it’s safe to say it will go down as one of Rogan’s wildest episodes yet.