On a February 10, 2026, episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan addressed the recent appearance of his name in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files, in discussion with his guest, Cheryl Hines.
In the episode, Rogan clarified that he’s mentioned, but not because of wrongdoing. Rogan said he appears in the files solely because he declined when offered to meet Epstein. “I’m in the files for not going because Jeffrey Epstein was trying to meet with me,” Rogan told Hines, adding that he was immediately put off when he learned of the suggested meeting. Meeting Epstein was never a possibility, Rogan said, “especially after I Googled him.”
