10 Joe Rogan Experience Guests Who Have Died

Jason Hairston was previously an American football player who went on to found the hunting gear company Kuiu. So, you can imagine what his Joe Rogan appearance consisted of. If you want a deep dive discussion into the minutiae of outdoor hunting accessories and techniques, then episode 817 is for you.

It's a prime example of how Rogan and his guests can engage you with a topic you might have absolutely no interest in.

Despite Rogan's enthusiasm for contact sports, he's been extremely outspoken about the dangers of head trauma. His consistent warnings about the phenomena of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) has become almost as consistent as his references to chimpanzee attacks. But the reason for his concern is far from trivial.

American football players in particular are at risk from severe brain damage due to the constant high impact shock to their bodies. One of the more common effects of CTE can be a tendency for mood swings and impulsive behaviour.

Jason Hairston sadly died by suicide and was posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy - a subject Rogan has gone on to talk about a number of times.