{"id":487671,"date":"2026-05-16T12:22:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/487671\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T12:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:22:13","slug":"theo-von-breaks-silence-after-joe-rogan-expresses-suicide-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/487671\/","title":{"rendered":"Theo Von breaks silence after Joe Rogan expresses suicide concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Theo Von is shutting down concerns raised by Joe Rogan about his mental health<\/a> and alleged thoughts of suicide.<\/p>\n

The comedian responded after Rogan used an episode of \u201cThe Joe Rogan Experience\u201d<\/a> to discuss worries about Von\u2019s recent behavior, including comments tied to suicide and his use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors<\/a>, commonly known as SSRIs.<\/p>\n

Joe Rogan Experience \u2013 Theo Von. PowerfulJRE<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is mostly cap. Sad to see this kinda stuff,\u201d Von said in response to the remarks. \u201cI\u2019m doing great. Im a human being which is a rocky ride. But I\u2019m doing fine thanks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rogan, a longtime friend and frequent collaborator of Von, said during the podcast that some of the comedian\u2019s actions since starting SSRIs \u201cfreaks me out,\u201d particularly comments involving suicide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Joe Rogan Experience #2499. PowerfulJRE<\/p>\n

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The podcast giant noted that Von has openly discussed suicide in the past, including in public settings.<\/p>\n

Rogan also brought up a Netflix taping involving Von that he claimed \u201cdidn\u2019t go well \u2026 they never used it.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Rogan, he heard Von \u201cbombed\u201d during the performance and at one point told the audience, \u201cI\u2019m trying not to take my own life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Von flashes \u201cpeace.\u201d Getty Images for Stagecoach<\/p>\n

The podcast host added that Von has experienced periods where he spirals into discussions about \u201cworld events.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rogan also questioned the idea of chemical imbalances tied to mental health, saying, \u201cHere is the thing about that chemical imbalance thing, that\u2019s not real.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Joe Rogan reacts after a featherweight bout during UFC 327. Getty Images<\/p>\n

He went on to allege SSRIs simply \u201cnumb people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Von and Rogan have maintained a close friendship for years through the comedy and podcast worlds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This is mostly \ud83e\udde2. Sad to see this kinda stuff. Im doing great. Im a human being which is a rocky ride. But im doing fine thanks. https:\/\/t.co\/rv8FldbcrN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Theo Von (@TheoVon) May 15, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Von has appeared on multiple episodes of \u201cThe Joe Rogan Experience,\u201d often joining Rogan for lengthy conversations covering personal stories, current events and comedy material.<\/p>\n

Rogan has previously spoken publicly about concern for Von during difficult periods, including discussions surrounding anxiety, mental health struggles and the pressures tied to stand-up comedy.<\/p>\n

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