The Joe Rogan Experience

Kurt Metzger is a comedian, writer, and host of "The Derp with Kurp" podcast.

Bradley Cooper is an Academy Award-nominated actor, writer, producer, and director. His film credits include “American Sniper,” “A Star Is Born,” and “The Hangover.” His latest film, “Is This Thing On?,” which he directed and co-stars in, is now in theaters.

Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actor, author, and host of the “Good for You” podcast. Her latest special, “Mouthy,” is streaming on YouTube. She also appears as a panelist on CBS’s “Hollywood Squares” and is touring in 2026.

Rand Paul is the junior United States Senator from Kentucky and a member of the Republican Party. He is the chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and serves on several others, including the Committee on Foreign Relations. Paul is also a physician and the author of several books, the most recent of which is “Deception: The Great Covid Cover-Up.” Look for it wherever books are sold.

John Mellencamp is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, musician, painter, and a 2008 inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has released more than two dozen albums over his career, including 2023’s “Orpheus Descending.” Mellencamp will embark on a landmark tour this summer, “Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits,” which will take place across 19 U.S. cities.

Johnny Knoxville is a stunt performer, actor, co-creator of the “Jackass” franchise, and host of “Fear Factor: House of Fear.” The series premieres Wednesday, January 14, at 9/8c on FOX and streams the next day on Hulu.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are Academy Award-winning actors, writers, producers, and creative partners who have collaborated on over a dozen films. Their latest film, “The Rip,” premieres January 16 on Netflix.

Paul Rosolie is a conservationist, filmmaker, author, and founder of Junglekeepers. His new book, “Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World,” is out now.

Ehsan Ahmad is a comedian and co-host of "The Solid Show" with Deric Poston. His new comedy special, "Ehsan Ahmad: Too Soon," is streaming on YouTube.

Filippo Biondi, PhD is an engineer and signal processing researcher who was part of a team that discovered unusual signal patterns beneath Egypt’s Giza Pyramid complex using advanced radar imaging technology.

Andrew Wilson has participated in thousands of debates on political, cultural, and religious topics. He is the host of “The Crucible” and proprietor of its associated online school, Debate University.

Bert Kreischer is a comedian, actor, host of “The Bertcast” and “Something’s Burning,” and co-host of “2 Bears, 1 Cave” with Tom Segura. His new show, “Free Bert,” is streaming on Netflix. He will be touring in 2026 with the “Permission to Party” tour.

Greg Fitzsimmons is a comedian, actor, and writer, host of “Fitzdog Radio,” and co-host of “Sunday Papers” and “Childish.” He will be touring in 2026.

Mike Benz is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online and a former official with the U.S. Department of State.

Andrew Doyle is a writer, broadcaster, and comedian. He is the author of several books, including his most recent, “The End of Woke: How the Culture War Went Too Far and What to Expect from the Counter-Revolution.”

Raul Bilecky is a researcher, explorer, and creator of the YouTube channel “Pillars of the Past.”

Tommy Wood, PhD, is a neuroscientist and athletic performance coach. He is a host of the “Better Brain Fitness” podcast and author of “The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age,” which will be released March 24 and is available for preorder now.

Cheryl Hines is an Emmy Award-nominated actress, director, producer, and comedian. While she is best known for her role as Cheryl David on the HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Hines has appeared in numerous films and television series over a career spanning more than 30 years, and is married to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Her book, “Unscripted,” is available now.

Roger Avary is a director, producer, and Academy Award-winning screenwriter known for “Pulp Fiction,” which he co-wrote with Quentin Tarantino, as well as “The Rules of Attraction” and “Killing Zoe.” He is the co-host, along with Tarantino, of “The Video Archives Podcast.”

Evan Hafer is a Special Forces veteran, founder, and executive chairman of Black Rifle Coffee Company, and one of the hosts of the “Black Rifle Coffee Podcast.”

Robert W. Malone, MD, MS, is a virologist and immunologist and an original inventor of mRNA delivery and vaccination as a technology, DNA vaccination, and multiple non-viral DNA and RNA/mRNA platform delivery technologies. He serves on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and is the author of multiple books, the most recent of which is “PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order,” co-written with his wife, Dr. Jill Glasspool Malone. The Drs. Malone are the founders of the Malone Institute, which focuses on issues related to government, the biological sciences, and medicine.

Donnell Rawlings is a comedian, actor, and host of “The Donnell Rawlings Show” podcast. His most recent special, “Chappelle’s Home Team Presents: Donnell Rawlings: A New Day,” is streaming on Netflix.

Michael Jai White is an actor, director, writer, and martial artist. His latest film, “Oscar Shaw,” is available to stream on digital platforms.

Michael Malice is a cultural commentator, author, and host of the “Your Welcome” podcast. His most recent book is “Not Sick of Winning: A History of President Trump’s First 100 Days.”

Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, actor, and co-host of “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast” with Shane Gillis. His most recent special, “Matt McCusker: A Humble Offering,” is streaming on Netflix.

Jim Breuer is a stand-up comedian, actor, and host of “The Breuniverse Podcast.” He is touring in 2026 with the “Find the Funny” tour.

Rachel Wilson is a writer, cultural commentator, and media personality. She is the author of “Occult Feminism: The Secret History of Women’s Liberation.”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance and Children’s Health Defense, and an attorney and author.

Aaron Siri is an attorney and managing partner of Siri & Glimstad LLP, where he focuses on civil litigation, constitutional law, and vaccine-related injury claims. He is the host of the podcast “Informed with Aaron Siri” and the author of “Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines.”

Steve-O is a stunt performer, comedian, television personality, and host of the “Wild Ride! with Steve-O” podcast. He is currently performing live on the “Crash and Burn!” tour.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an actor, producer, entrepreneur and former Miss World. She stars in the ongoing series “Citadel” and the film “The Bluff,” both streaming on Prime Video.

Michael Shellenberger is an author, journalist, and founder of Environmental Progress. He is the CBR Chair of Politics, Censorship, and Free Speech at the University of Austin. His books include “Apocalypse Never" and “San Fransicko."

Francis Foster is a comic and author of "Classroom Confidential: The Truth About Being a Teacher and Why You Should Never Become One." Konstantin Kisin is a political commentator and author of "An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West." Together, they host the podcast "Triggernometry."

Michael Pollan is an author and journalist whose books include “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” “In Defense of Food,” and “How to Change Your Mind." His most recent is “A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness."

Luke Grimes is an actor and musician who stars as Kayce Dutton in the “Yellowstone” spin-off series “Marshals,” airing Sundays at 8 PM Pacific / 7 PM Central on CBS and available to stream on Paramount+. His new album, “Red Bird,” will be released on April 3.

Brigham Buhler is the founder and CEO of Ways2Well, a functional and regenerative care clinic, and owner of ReviveRx Pharmacy.

The Honourable Pierre Poilievre is a Canadian politician serving as the leader of the Conservative Party and leader of the Official Opposition. He has been the Member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot since August 2025.

Mark Normand is a stand-up comedian, actor, and co-host of the podcasts “Tuesdays with Stories!” and “We Might Be Drunk.” His new special, “None Too Pleased,” is streaming on Netflix.

Jeff Ross is a comic, actor, director, and producer. His new special, “Take a Banana for the Ride,” is streaming on Netflix.

Bill Thompson is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and the founder and CEO of Spartan Forge, a company that develops AI-powered mapping and predictive tools for hunting.

Dave Smith is a comic, political commentator, and host of the “Part of the Problem” podcast.

Andrew Jarecki is a filmmaker, musician, entrepreneur, and documentarian. His latest documentary, “The Alabama Solution,” co-directed with Charlotte Kaufman, is available to stream on HBO Max and other digital platforms.

Shanna H. Swan, PhD, is an environmental epidemiologist and author of “Count Down.” She is the director of The Action Science Initiative, a program within the Million Marker Institute, and is featured in the documentary “The Plastic Detox,” now streaming on Netflix.

Rick Perry is the former Governor of Texas and former U.S. Secretary of Energy. W. Bryan Hubbard is the Chief Executive Officer of Americans for Ibogaine, a public policy education and advocacy organization working to medicalize ibogaine in the United States.

Theo Von is a comedian and host of the podcast “This Past Weekend with Theo Von.” Tickets are on sale now for his new movie "Busboys" only in theaters on April 17.

Bob Lazar made headlines in 1989 during an anonymous interview with journalist George Knapp, where he described working with extraterrestrial technology at a site near Area 51. He is the subject of the documentary directed Luigi Vendittelli “S4: The Bob Lazar Story,” now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Arsenio Hall is a comedian, producer, writer, and actor. He hosted “The Arsenio Hall Show” and has appeared in films including “Coming to America” and “Harlem Nights.” His new book, “Arsenio Hall: A Memoir,” is available now.

Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, voice actor, and host of “The Duncan Trussell Family Hour.” He will perform live April 9–11 at Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont in Rosemont, Illinois. Tickets are on sale now.

Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, record-holding wingsuiter, and host of “Cleared Hot” and “Change Agents.” His new book, “Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water,” is available now.

Spencer Pratt is an entrepreneur, author, candidate for the office of Mayor of Los Angeles, and co-host of “The Fame Game” with his wife, Heidi Montag. His new memoir, “The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions from a Reality TV Villain,” is available now.

David Cross is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and host of “Senses Working Overtime.” His latest special, “The End of the Beginning of the End,” is streaming on YouTube.

John Fogerty is a Grammy-winning solo musician, former leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival, and an inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His latest album is “Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years.”

Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, and producer. He co-hosts “Legion of Skanks,” “The Regz,” “Story Warz,” and “Real Ass Podcast.” His new book, “Knives & Spoons: A Memoir,” is available now.

Action Bronson is a musician, chef, artist, and host of “Fuck That’s Delicious.” His next album, “Planet Frog,” is expected later this year.

James Donald Forbes McCann is a comedian, author, and host of “The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan.” His latest special, “Island of Strangers,” is streaming on YouTube.

Ryan Bingham is an actor and musician. See Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen on tour this year, and look for their next album, “They Call Us the Lucky Ones,” on May 15.

RZA is a rapper, producer, composer, filmmaker, and founding member of the multimedia hip-hop collective and 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Wu-Tang Clan. His new film, “One Spoon of Chocolate,” premieres in theaters on May 1.

Brian Simpson is a comedian, writer, host of the “Bottom of the Barrel” comedy show at The Comedy Mothership, and his own podcast, “BS with Brian Simpson.” His most recent special, “Live from The Comedy Mothership,” is streaming on Netflix.

Ari Shaffir is a comedian, writer, and host of “You Be Trippin’.” His seven-episode live storytelling series, “The End,” is available now from YMH Studios.

Shane Gillis is the co-host of “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast,” a creator and star of Netflix’s comedy series “Tires,” and one half of the sketch comedy duo “Gilly and Keeves.” His most recent special, “Beautiful Dogs,” is streaming on Netflix. Mark Normand is the co-host of “Tuesdays with Stories!” and “We Might Be Drunk” podcasts. His new special, “None Too Pleased,” is streaming on Netflix. Ari Shaffir is the host of the “You Be Trippin’” podcast. His seven-episode live storytelling series, “The End,” is available now from YMH Studios.

Chamath Palihapitiya is a venture capitalist, engineer, founder of Social Capital, and a co-host of the podcast “All-In.”

Tim Burchett represents Tennessee’s 2nd District and is a member of the Republican Party. Rep. Burchett is a member of the UAP Caucus, chairman of the DOGE Subcommittee, and serves on the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure.

Julia Mossbridge, PhD, is a cognitive neuroscientist, author, and educator. She is the founder and president of American Electrodynamics, the co-founder and chief science officer of The Institute for Love and Time, and a senior advisor for American DeepTech. Her latest book, “Have a Nice Disclosure!,” is available now.

Gad Saad, PhD, is an evolutionary behavioral scientist, a professor of marketing at Concordia University, and host of “The Saad Truth.” His new book, “Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind,” is available now.

Brendan Schaub is the host of “Big Brown Breakdown” as well as the Tubi series “Gear Heads Gone Wild.”

Marcus King is the lead singer, guitarist, and founder of The Marcus King Band. His most recent album is “Darling Blue.”

Scott Horton is the director of the Libertarian Institute, host of “The Scott Horton Show,” co-host of “Provoked” with Darryl Cooper, and author of several books, the most recent of which is “Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War With Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine.”

Marc Andreessen is a co-founder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, co-creator of the Mosaic internet browser and co-founder of Netscape, and author of “The Techno-Optimist Manifesto.”

David Paulides is a writer, investigator, filmmaker, and former law enforcement officer. He is the author of the “Missing 411” series, which explores unexplained disappearances in North American wilderness and national parks, as well as several books about Bigfoot. His latest films, “American Sasquatch” and “Missing 411: National Parks - Washington State,” are available on most streaming platforms.

Eric Weinstein, PhD, is a mathematician, former managing director of Thiel Capital, and a manager of the Galileo Project research team. He is the originator of the Intellectual Dark Web and creator of Geometric Unity: a proposed geometrically unified theory of fundamental physics.

Skylar Grey is a Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer. Her new album, “Wasted Potential,” is available now.

Tom Segura is a comedian, actor, author, and restaurateur. He hosts “Your Mom’s House” with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, and “Two Bears, One Cave” with comedian Bert Kreischer. He is also the owner of Ciccio Bomba, a chain of Italian cafes with three locations in Austin, Texas, and the author of “I’d Like to Play Alone, Please: Essays.” Season two of his series “Bad Thoughts” is streaming on Netflix.

Michelle Thaller, PhD, is an astrophysicist, award-winning science communicator, and retired NASA executive who worked at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and NASA Headquarters. Her work has appeared in documentaries, podcasts, and television programs on The Science Channel, History Channel, Discovery, National Geographic, NPR, and many other platforms.

Harland Williams is a comedian, author, actor, musician, filmmaker, and host of “The Harland Highway” podcast. His new movie, “Wingman,” is available now on all streaming services.

Joe Eszterhas is an author, former journalist for “Rolling Stone,” and screenwriter known for films such as “Basic Instinct,” “Sliver,” “Showgirls,” and “Flashdance.”

Caleb Hammer is a YouTuber and host of the program “Financial Audit.”

Devon Larratt is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and a professional arm wrestler who is widely considered one of the sport’s greatest competitors.

Terry Bradshaw is a retired NFL quarterback whose 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers included four Super Bowl wins, leading to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bradshaw is also a musician, actor, author, entrepreneur, commentator, and co-host of “Fox NFL Sunday.”

Joey Diaz is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is the host of the podcast “The Church of What’s Happening Now: The New Testament” and the author of “Tremendous: The Life of a Comedy Savage.”

Dean Radin, PhD, is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), Associate Distinguished Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, and co-founder and chairman of the neuroengineering company Cognigenics. His latest book is “The Science of Magic: How the Mind Weaves the Fabric of Reality.”

Cameron Hanes is a bowhunter, outdoorsman, endurance athlete, author, and host of the podcasts “Keep Hammering Collective,” “Sh*t Talkers Weekly,” and “Lift. Run. Shoot.” His most recent book is “Undeniable: How to Reach the Top and Stay There.”

Chase Hughes is an expert in behavioral profiling, influence, and persuasion. He is the creator of the Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence system, founder of the “Station One” YouTube channel, and the author of several books, including “The Behavior Ops Manual” and “Tongue: A Cognitive Hazard.”

Rowan Jacobsen is an award-winning science and nature writer. His new book, “In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure,” is available now.

Taylor Sheridan is a writer, director, and producer of multiple series and films, including “Landman,” “Lioness,” “The Madison,” “Sicario,” and “Hell or High Water.” He is also a restaurateur, rancher, and author. His new book, “How Not to Die in Prison: A Survival Guide,” co-written with ex-convict turned personal trainer Tom Nelson, will be available June 23.

Tim Dillon is a stand-up comic, actor, and host of “The Tim Dillon Show” podcast. His latest comedy special, “Tim Dillon: I’m Your Mother,” is available on Netflix.

Scott Eastwood is an actor and producer known for his roles in films including “Fury,” “The Fate of the Furious,” and “Outpost.” His new film, “Lucky Strike,” will be released June 26.

Tommy Lee is a genre-spanning solo musician, producer, and songwriter as well as the drummer and co-founder of Mötley Crüe. His latest album is “Tommyland Rides Again.” See him live with Mötley Crüe on The Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour beginning July 17.

Aravind Srinivas, PhD, is the co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, creator of the AI-powered search and answer engine Perplexity.

Tony Hinchcliffe is a comedian, writer, actor, and host of the podcast and live show “Kill Tony.” His new special, "Man of the People," is now streaming on Netflix.

Ali Siddiq is a comedian, author, and public speaker. His new special, "My Father," is now streaming on YouTube. See him live on the "Custom Fit" Tour.

Rupert Lowe is a British politician who has served as the member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth since 2024 and the leader of Restore Britain.

Nick Bostrom is a philosopher whose work focuses on artificial intelligence, existential risk, and the future of humanity. He is Principal Researcher at the Macrostrategy Research Initiative and the author of several books, the most recent of which is “Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World.”

JD Vance is the Vice President of the United States, a Marine Corps veteran, former U.S. Senator from Ohio, and author. His latest book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” is available now.

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is a YouTuber, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Beast Industries and Beast Philanthropy, and the creator and host of the Prime Video competition series “Beast Games.”

Cassie Coppersmith is an independent researcher studying ancient civilizations and archaeological mysteries, and host of the “Secrets in Stone” podcast.

Zach Bush, MD, is a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care. He is the founder of Seraphic Group and Farmer’s Footprint, a nonprofit dedicated to regenerative agriculture.

Timothy Alberino is an author, lecturer, and explorer. His latest release is a new edition of the ancient text “The Book of Enoch,” for which he wrote the introduction and commentary.

Forrest Galante is an international wildlife adventurer, conservationist, and author. His new special, "Alien Sharks: Untamed America," premieres July 29 as part of Discovery Channel's annual "Shark Week" programming block.

Tim Robbins is an Academy Award-winning actor, director, writer, and producer known for such films as "The Shawshank Redemption," "Mystic River," and "The Hudsucker Proxy." He currently stars in the Apple TV+ series "Silo."

Diana Pasulka is a professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and the author of several books. Her most recent, "The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny," is out now.

Annie Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, investigative journalist, and bestselling author. Her latest book, "Biological War: A Scenario," is out now.

Andrew Wilson has participated in thousands of debates on political, cultural, and religious topics. He hosts "The Crucible" and owns its associated online training program, Debate University.

Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride are filmmakers whose work includes "Tiger King," "Chimp Crazy," and "Monsters of God," now available on HBO and HBO Max.

David Sinclair, AO, PhD, is a longevity scientist, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, author of the book "Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To," and host of the "Lifespan" podcast.

Joe DeRosa is a comedian, actor, musician, restaurateur, and host of the "Vile and Horrendous" podcast. His latest special, "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden," is now streaming on YouTube.

Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir are comedians, writers, and podcasters. Shane Gillis is the co-host of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast," creator and star of Netflix's comedy series "Tires," and one half of the sketch comedy duo Gilly and Keeves. Season three of "Tires" is streaming now.

Travis Barker is a musician, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and drummer for Blink-182. He is the subject of the documentary "Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear," which premieres August 13 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

Thomas Campbell is a physicist, consciousness researcher, and author of the "My Big TOE" trilogy.

Steve Hilton is a businessman, political commentator, author, and Republican candidate for governor of California.

John B. Allen ("MrBallen") is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, founder of Ballen Studios, and creator and host of the popular podcast "MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories." His latest graphic novel, "MrBallen Presents: The Terror Within," is available for preorder now and will be released on October 6.

Chris Williamson is the host of the "Modern Wisdom" podcast. See him live on select dates throughout the United Kingdom.

Jesse Michels is the creator and host of "American Alchemy," a YouTube series exploring controversial topics in science and culture through longform interviews.

Michael Button is a YouTuber who explores ancient mysteries, lost history, and societal collapse.

Daniel Everett, PhD, is a linguist and college professor. He is the author of several books, including “Don’t Sleep, There Are Snakes: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle” and “How Language Began: The Story of Humanity’s Greatest Invention.”

Brian Simpson is a comedian, writer, host of the “Bottom of the Barrel” comedy show at the Comedy Mothership, and host of the podcast “BS with Brian Simpson.” His special “Live from the Mothership” is available on YouTube.

Jared Diamond, PhD, is a professor, scientist, historian, and author of several books, including “Guns, Germs, and Steel,” “Collapse,” and “Why Is Sex Fun?” His latest book, “Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings,” is available now.

Jared Diamond, PhD, is a professor, scientist, historian, and author of several books, including “Guns, Germs, and Steel,” “Collapse,” and “Why Is Sex Fun?” His latest book, “Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings,” is available now.

Rick Springfield is a Grammy Award-winning musician, actor, and author. In addition to his work as a solo artist, Springfield fronts the rock supergroup The Locustz. Their most recent album, “Buzzkill,” is available now.

Daniel Kokotajlo is the executive director of the AI Futures Project and a former governance researcher at OpenAI, where he focused on scenario planning.

Ehsan Ahmad is a comedian and co-host of "The Solid Show" with Deric Poston. His new comedy special, "Ehsan Ahmad: Too Soon," is streaming on YouTube.

Andrew Huberman, PhD, is a neuroscientist, author, and host of the "Huberman Lab" podcast. His latest book, "Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body," will be available on September 22.

Carlo Rovelli, PhD, is a theoretical physicist and author. His latest book, "On The Equality of All Things," will be available on September 15.

Ron White is a comedian, actor, and author. He is currently on tour.

Siddharth Kara, PhD, is the author of several books, including "Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives," and, most recently, "The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery."

Yakov Smirnoff, PhD, is a comedian, actor, visual artist, host of the "Comedy Couch" podcast, and owner of the Yakov Theatre in Branson, Missouri. He is currently touring the United States.

Tyler Engle is a musician, researcher, author, and host of the "BassForge" YouTube channel.

Sam Morril is a stand-up comic, writer, actor, and co-host of the "We Might Be Drunk" podcast. Look for his new Netflix special, "Incorrect," on September 29.

David Grusch is a former United States Air Force intelligence officer, former representative of the National Reconnaissance Office to the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, and former co-lead for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena analysis at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

LL Cool J is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor, and philanthropist. Look for him on "NCIS: New York," premiering October 6 on CBS and streaming the next day on Paramount+.

Dan McClellan, PhD, is a biblical scholar, author, and co-host of the "Data Over Dogma" podcast.

Dan Richards is an independent researcher whose YouTube channel, "DeDunking the Past," examines lost civilizations and alternative history.

Chuck Lorre is a writer, producer, and director behind numerous hit television series, including "The Big Bang Theory," "Two and a Half Men," "Young Sheldon," and "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe." He is an inductee of the Television Academy Hall of Fame, has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and has received multiple Golden Globe Awards, the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Television, several BMI Television Music Awards, and the Critics' Choice Award for Creative Achievement, among others. His new book, "Sitcom: A Memoir," is available now.

Michael Douglas is an actor, producer, writer, and philanthropist whose film and television credits include "Wall Street," "Fatal Attraction," "Basic Instinct," "Behind the Candelabra," and "The Kominsky Method." He has won two Academy Awards, multiple Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He is also a recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award and has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His new book, "One Helluva Ride," is available now.

Cody Tucker is the host of "The Cody Tucker Show" and "Rewind and Repeat with Cody Tucker" podcasts and author of "And Now You Know: Mind-Blowing Stories from History and Pop Culture." His new book, "Where Did That Come From?: The Hidden History of Everyday Words and Phrases," is available now.

Mariana van Zeller is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist whose credits include "Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller," "The OxyContin Express," and "Inside Secret America." She is also the host of "The Hidden Third" podcast. Her latest documentary special, "Super Scam Me," premieres October 17 on National Geographic and will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

LL Cool J is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor, and philanthropist. Look for him on "NCIS: New York," premiering October 6 on CBS and streaming the next day on Paramount+.