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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Joe Rogan Responds to South Park's Mocking of Trump: 'Hilarious'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Podcaster Joe Rogan responded to the Season 27 premiere of South Park, which mocked President Donald Trump, during a recent episode of his podcast, describing it as "hilarious" and saying it is "the greatest show of all time." Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Rogan via email for comment outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters Rogan endorsed Trump in the 2024 presidential election, interviewing him on his podcast and later attending his inauguration. Left, Joe Rogan attends Donald Trump's inauguration Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. Right, guests attend Paramount+'s South Park in San Diego event during 2025 San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2025. Left, Joe Rogan attends Donald Trump's inauguration Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. Right, guests attend Paramount+'s South Park in San Diego event during 2025 San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2025. Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images/for Paramount+ Rogan has recently joined a cacophony of angry voices who have spoken out against Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department's handling of its findings from the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump's fan base has been in revolt since the DOJ released a two-page memo earlier this month, which said they had found "no incriminating 'client list'" after an "exhaustive review" of government documents related to the case. What To Know During Friday's episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan was joined by Mike Baker, and they discussed the Trump administration's handling of documents relating to Epstein. While they were discussing the "chaos" of current politics, Rogan brought up the South Park episode. The episode titled "Sermon on the Mount" depicts Trump in bed with Satan, complaining about the size of his penis, and arguing with the Canadian prime minister. The episode also referenced the "Epstein list," the alleged list of clients involved in convicted sex offender Epstein's sex trafficking operation. "There's so much chaos, there's so much madness," Rogan said, before asking Baker if he had seen the South Park episode. "They did a Donald Trump on with Satan." "It's f****** hilarious," he said. "They haven't given a f*** since the beginning, and it's the greatest show of all time," Rogan said. South Park's creators took the stage at Comic-Con in California shortly after the episode—and the ensuing slew of headlines about it—aired. The two were asked by panel moderator Josh Horowitz if they had been following the reaction to the show. Parker jokingly responded: "We're terribly sorry." What People Are Saying White House Spokesperson Taylor Rogers told Rolling Stone on Thursday morning that South Park: "Hasn't been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention. President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country's history—and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump's hot streak." What's Next The Season 27 premiere of South Park came after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus of the show, and came a day after the show's creators Parker and Stone had reached a $1.5 billion streaming deal with Paramount. They signed a reported $900 million deal to extend South Park to Season 30, which should take the show up to 2027. The 26th season featured six episodes, so this season may take a similar format.


The Standard
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Standard
White House lashes out at 'South Park' Trump parody
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: Character cut-outs are seen at Paramount+'s South Park In San Diego event during 2025 San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2025 in San Diego, Paramount+/AFP (Photo by Jon Kopaloff / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Leader Live
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
First look at Samuel L Jackson in Tulsa King spin-off
Nola King follows Jackson's character, Russell Lee Washington Jr, who is tasked with taking out Sylvester Stallone's Dwight Manfredi. Manfredi, or 'the General' is the main character of Tulsa King, a mafia boss who befriended Jackson's character years earlier while they were both in prison. A photo from the production shows the two characters sitting at a table that has a bottle of alcohol on it and a reserved sign. Stallone, 79, said: 'Chris McCarthy (co-chief executive of Paramount Global) came to me with a game-changing idea: to elevate my show beyond a mob boss series, creating a dynamic, family-driven franchise. 'I was immediately on board. Sam Jackson is the only choice to anchor this new adventure in Nola and (producer) David Glasser and 101 are the perfect partner to bring it to life.' Mr McCarthy said: 'Samuel L Jackson brings unparalleled presence and global appeal, making him the perfect choice to maximise the momentum of one of our biggest hits and transform it into a hit franchise. 'Building on the breakout success of Sylvester Stallone's Tulsa King, audiences will now experience the full force of Jackson's dynamic, layered performance, supercharging one of Paramount+'s flagship series.' David C Glasser, chief executive of entertainment company 101 Studios, said: 'Partnering with Paramount has been such a rich experience. (Creator) Taylor (Sheridan) had the brilliant idea to drop Sylvester Stallone in the middle of Tulsa and it has been everything we have wanted and more. It's official! 🔥 #TulsaKing Season 3 is in the works! 👊 — Tulsa King (@TulsaKing) March 18, 2025 'The success of this show has now led us to another icon. I cannot wait to see what Sam brings to this world.' Jackson, 76, has starred in films including Django (2012), The Hateful Eight (2015), Jurassic Park (1993) and The Avengers (2012). One of his most acclaimed roles was playing hitman Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 hit crime film Pulp Fiction. Tulsa King is a Paramount+ series that follows Stallone's character, Dwight 'the General' Manfredi, as he is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to begin a new crime enterprise after being released from prison in New York. Jackson's character will be introduced in the third series of Tulsa King, to premiere in September. Stallone and Jackson were both executive producers on Nola King.


Powys County Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
First look at Samuel L Jackson in Tulsa King spin-off
A first-look image has been released of Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson in the new Tulsa King spin-off series. Nola King follows Jackson's character, Russell Lee Washington Jr, who is tasked with taking out Sylvester Stallone's Dwight Manfredi. Manfredi, or 'the General' is the main character of Tulsa King, a mafia boss who befriended Jackson's character years earlier while they were both in prison. A photo from the production shows the two characters sitting at a table that has a bottle of alcohol on it and a reserved sign. Stallone, 79, said: 'Chris McCarthy (co-chief executive of Paramount Global) came to me with a game-changing idea: to elevate my show beyond a mob boss series, creating a dynamic, family-driven franchise. 'I was immediately on board. Sam Jackson is the only choice to anchor this new adventure in Nola and (producer) David Glasser and 101 are the perfect partner to bring it to life.' Mr McCarthy said: 'Samuel L Jackson brings unparalleled presence and global appeal, making him the perfect choice to maximise the momentum of one of our biggest hits and transform it into a hit franchise. 'Building on the breakout success of Sylvester Stallone's Tulsa King, audiences will now experience the full force of Jackson's dynamic, layered performance, supercharging one of Paramount+'s flagship series.' David C Glasser, chief executive of entertainment company 101 Studios, said: 'Partnering with Paramount has been such a rich experience. (Creator) Taylor (Sheridan) had the brilliant idea to drop Sylvester Stallone in the middle of Tulsa and it has been everything we have wanted and more. It's official! 🔥 #TulsaKing Season 3 is in the works! 👊 — Tulsa King (@TulsaKing) March 18, 2025 'The success of this show has now led us to another icon. I cannot wait to see what Sam brings to this world.' Jackson, 76, has starred in films including Django (2012), The Hateful Eight (2015), Jurassic Park (1993) and The Avengers (2012). One of his most acclaimed roles was playing hitman Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 hit crime film Pulp Fiction. Tulsa King is a Paramount+ series that follows Stallone's character, Dwight 'the General' Manfredi, as he is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to begin a new crime enterprise after being released from prison in New York. Jackson's character will be introduced in the third series of Tulsa King, to premiere in September.


Glasgow Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
First look at Samuel L Jackson in Tulsa King spin-off
Nola King follows Jackson's character, Russell Lee Washington Jr, who is tasked with taking out Sylvester Stallone's Dwight Manfredi. Manfredi, or 'the General' is the main character of Tulsa King, a mafia boss who befriended Jackson's character years earlier while they were both in prison. A photo from the production shows the two characters sitting at a table that has a bottle of alcohol on it and a reserved sign. Stallone, 79, said: 'Chris McCarthy (co-chief executive of Paramount Global) came to me with a game-changing idea: to elevate my show beyond a mob boss series, creating a dynamic, family-driven franchise. Samuel L Jackson plays Russell Lee Washington Jr (Ian West/PA) 'I was immediately on board. Sam Jackson is the only choice to anchor this new adventure in Nola and (producer) David Glasser and 101 are the perfect partner to bring it to life.' Mr McCarthy said: 'Samuel L Jackson brings unparalleled presence and global appeal, making him the perfect choice to maximise the momentum of one of our biggest hits and transform it into a hit franchise. 'Building on the breakout success of Sylvester Stallone's Tulsa King, audiences will now experience the full force of Jackson's dynamic, layered performance, supercharging one of Paramount+'s flagship series.' David C Glasser, chief executive of entertainment company 101 Studios, said: 'Partnering with Paramount has been such a rich experience. (Creator) Taylor (Sheridan) had the brilliant idea to drop Sylvester Stallone in the middle of Tulsa and it has been everything we have wanted and more. 'The success of this show has now led us to another icon. I cannot wait to see what Sam brings to this world.' Jackson, 76, has starred in films including Django (2012), The Hateful Eight (2015), Jurassic Park (1993) and The Avengers (2012). One of his most acclaimed roles was playing hitman Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 hit crime film Pulp Fiction. Tulsa King is a Paramount+ series that follows Stallone's character, Dwight 'the General' Manfredi, as he is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to begin a new crime enterprise after being released from prison in New York. Jackson's character will be introduced in the third series of Tulsa King, to premiere in September. Stallone and Jackson were both executive producers on Nola King.