Controversial 2024 documentary film had Joe Rogan ‘laughing out loud hysterically’ despite mocking DEI

Matt Walsh's new political non-fiction film scores $4.5m in its domestic debut; veteran podcaster Joe Rogan is all praise for the quirky film.

Controversial 2024 documentary film had Joe Rogan ‘laughing out loud hysterically’ despite mocking DEI

Joe Rogan gives kudos to conservative and increasingly popular Matt Walsh for new film on DEI (Source: IMAGO/X)

A new nightmare blunt twist just rolled in (as the fans call it): Joe Rogan and Matt Walsh. Walsh, a right-wing commentator and self-described “theocracy fascist,” recently appeared on Rogan’s podcast. While some fans are here for it, others are firing shots at alleged commentary on trans people. However, Rogan – a connoisseur of topics, is enjoying his own beats with the company and the mocking take on DEI!

Walsh returned to Rogan’s Spotify-exclusive podcast. Rogan begins by praising Walsh’s new film ‘Am I Racist‘? saying he finds certain scenes hysterical. Walsh reveals how surprised he and his production team were to book Robin DiAngelo, given their starkly contrasting ideas. The veteran podcaster was all praises for the quirky commentary on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion).

Your movie is really funny…[nods] It's really funny! By myself, laughing out loud hysterlically — I watched it in the sauna…I watched it in the gym…It...It was, ...It's one of the best comedies I've seen in a long time because there's so many moments that are so uncomfortable [chuckles].
Joe Rogan on The Joe Rogan Experience Show #2204 – PowerfulJRE; ?: @joerogan on YT
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Taking their cue from Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Da Ali G Show’ and ‘Borat‘, the producers devised a stealthy ruse. The team told their subjects they were making a documentary about anti-racism in America post-George Floyd.

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The ingenious yet quirky delivery sees clumsy caterer Walsh on an undercover journey with a DEI certificate in scenes. Over the last weekend (September. 13-15) — the work grossed $4.5 million from 1,517 screens across North America!

Subsequently, the biggest opening of a political documentary since Michael Moores’ Fahrenheit 9/11 in 2004. Akin to Baron Cohen’s roles, Walsh goes on as an undercover DEI Trainee; it has been an unlikely hit with moviegoers. Often billed as a conservative provocateur, Walsh is the new Hollywood klutz sensation and unlikely hero. Despite the critics, he does not mind it all though.

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Matt Walsh reiterates his side of the story

Backed by Jeremy Boreing and Ben Shapiro’s rightwing media outlet The Daily Wire, the scathing take on DEI cultures has become quite a hit. As has Matt Walsh in it. Walsh takes part in anti-racism workshops, crashes private dinner parties, and interviews experts as a klutzy, eager DEI trainee. With him back in the smacking middle of the spotlight, consequently, so is the harsh criticism of him.

Matt Walsh gives his position on public criticism
Matt Walsh gives his position on public criticism (Source: express.co.uk/nysun.com)

Matt Walsh’s last appearance on JRE saw him and Rogan sidetracked by God and a lively gay marriage debate. Walsh’s latest guest appearance sees him back at it again, this time discussing the moon landing and the genesis of “Trans”. However, much of the fanbase isn’t here for it. Joe Rogan, who has had backlashes on his stream of controversial takes, knows the matter all too well.

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Walsh is often the subject of criticism from the other side of the political divide. He told the UFC commentator and podcaster Rogan he’s fine with that. But there’s an aspect of being a public figure that he’s still grappling with.

I’ll admit that I’ve done it on occasion, [paid attention]…If you want to just destroy yourself, you can do it pretty quickly. The thing that gets me is I don’t mind when people insult me…When I see something about myself that’s just a straight-up lie, totally made up, and then it picks up traction. I try to tell myself it shouldn’t bother me, but at the same time…
Matt Walsh on The Joe Rogan Experience Show #2204 – PowerfulJRE; ?: @joerogan on YT

Both agree that unless they are public figures, they wouldn’t use social media because of the toxicity of the content and the constant conflict it allows. Joe Rogan, for instance, has been on a direct rampage with GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his Republican aides for a while now.

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Interestingly, it seems to have been taped almost days before they discussed the attempted assassination of Trump. But don’t seem to know that a second attempt was foiled on 15 September. Nevertheless, Walsh’s appearance on JRE never disappoints due to the niche topics they cover.