Joe Rogan’s Podcast Desk: A Design Inspired by Mike Tyson

Joe Rogan’s Podcast Desk Is Wider Thanks to Mike Tyson

Joe Rogan’s iconic podcast studio is full of unique items with fascinating backstories, but the story behind his desk’s unusual width might be the best of them all. Surprisingly, the decision was inspired by none other than Mike Tyson.

Rogan explained the reasoning on a recent episode. “I had two interviews with Tyson. The first time, he was super chill—talking about his weed ranch and just relaxing. But the next time? He was prepping for his fight with Roy Jones Jr., and his energy was... intense.”

During that second interview, Tyson casually described how hurting people in the ring sometimes felt “orgasmic,” a revelation that left Rogan visibly shaken. “I remember thinking, ‘I need more distance.’ It was terrifying,” Rogan admitted.

That encounter led to the extra-wide design of the desk, creating a buffer that’s now part of the studio’s aesthetic. While Tyson might not have meant to intimidate Rogan, his powerful presence clearly left a lasting impression—one that reshaped the very structure of the podcast’s set.

It’s just another example of how Rogan’s interviews reflect not only the mind but also the space of one of the most influential podcasters in the world.