What began as a casual on-air chat between Joe Rogan and Tyrus quickly erupted into one of the most talked-about political moments of the year — a fiery, unfiltered takedown of California Governor Gavin Newsom that had audiences howling with laughter and gasping in disbelief.

In a conversation that felt equal parts comedy special and cultural intervention, Rogan and Tyrus dismantled what they called the “Hollywood illusion” surrounding Newsom — the image of a sleek, camera-ready politician whose charm, they argued, masks the chaos of a collapsing state.

“People don’t have faith in Gavin Newsom,” Rogan said bluntly. “You can’t ruin a city, then ruin a state, and say, ‘That was just practice. Once I’m president, I’ll really fix things.’”

Tyrus, never one to hold back, leaned in and laughed, “You can’t argue with that. The man’s got perfect hair, perfect teeth — but no results. He’s like a shampoo commercial with tax hikes.”

From there, the conversation spiraled — fast.

THE ROGAN–TYRUS ROAST BEGINS

At first, the tone was lighthearted. But within minutes, the two were tearing through Newsom’s record with the kind of wit that cuts deeper than outrage. Rogan questioned the “optics obsession” surrounding the California governor: “Watch him speak — they film him from the shoulders up. No one ever sees his hands. He could be sending Morse code for help.”

Tyrus burst out laughing. “He’s blinking like he’s in negotiations with a deaf prostitute,” he joked, sending the studio into chaos.

The segment went viral within hours, with clips flooding social media under the caption “Rogan and Tyrus roast Newsom to ashes.”

CALIFORNIA UNDER FIRE

Their criticism wasn’t just jokes — it was blistering truth wrapped in humor. The two dissected California’s skyrocketing homelessness, disappearing industries, and mass exodus of residents.

“You have the highest unemployment, the highest homelessness, and somehow, the highest self-confidence,” Tyrus said. “You killed Hollywood. People are fleeing California faster than contestants in a bad reality show.”

Rogan added, “California’s biggest export isn’t tech anymore. It’s people. Every time someone moves out, Newsom calls it ‘growth.’ Sure — for Texas.”

The laughter was relentless, but so was the message. Both men accused Newsom of turning the state into a stage — a glossy illusion of progress hiding deep dysfunction.

“CALIFORNIA ISN’T A STATE ANYMORE — IT’S A STAGE.”

Tyrus delivered what became the quote of the night: “California isn’t a state anymore — it’s a stage. And every time someone calls him out, he just smiles that toothpaste-model smile and says, ‘You’ll still vote for me.’”

The crowd went wild, but Rogan wasn’t done. He pushed deeper, suggesting Newsom’s greatest skill isn’t leadership, but performance.

“He’s smooth, I’ll give him that,” Rogan said. “But smooth doesn’t fix roads, doesn’t stop wildfires, doesn’t make rent affordable. Smooth just gets you applause while the ship’s still sinking.”

The two compared Newsom’s speeches to movie trailers — full of grand promises, cinematic flair, and absolutely no delivery. “Coming soon,” Rogan laughed. “Prosperity, equality, and a working power grid. Spoiler: it’s still in production.”

HOLLYWOOD ILLUSION AND MEDIA CONTROL

As the conversation deepened, Rogan and Tyrus peeled back what they called the “media bubble” protecting Newsom. They accused mainstream outlets of turning the governor into a “poster boy for progress” while ignoring the state’s decline.

“Vanity Fair does his campaigns for him,” Tyrus quipped. “All he needs is a drone shot of the coast and soft lighting. Next thing you know, everyone forgets gas is seven bucks a gallon.”

Rogan agreed. “It’s the illusion of control. Fires, blackouts, corruption — and he still walks out untouched. Either he’s impossibly lucky, or someone’s editing reality for him.”

They mocked how every crisis becomes a PR opportunity. “Smile through the smoke — that’s his motto,” Tyrus said. “If blameshifting were an Olympic sport, he’d have more gold than Michael Phelps.”

“CHAOS WITH GREAT HAIR”

The phrase that summed it all up came near the end of their exchange. “Gavin Newsom’s brand runs on perception, not performance,” Rogan said. “It’s not about results. It’s about the vibe. And right now, that vibe is chaos with great hair.”

Social media exploded with laughter — and a fair amount of agreement. Memes of Newsom smiling through flames and smoke dominated X and Instagram, with captions like “California’s new motto: Dysfunction, but make it glamorous.”

A WARNING FOR AMERICA

But behind the humor, Rogan and Tyrus issued a sobering warning. Both hinted that Newsom’s rising national profile might be setting the stage for a presidential run — and that the rest of the country should pay attention before buying into the “California dream.”

“The scariest part isn’t Newsom himself,” Rogan said. “It’s that half the country looks at the chaos and says, ‘Yeah, we should try that.’”

The line struck a nerve, echoing across social platforms as both fans and critics debated whether Newsom’s “style-over-substance” leadership could ever translate nationally.

A ROAST WITH A MESSAGE

For all the humor, their takedown carried a sharp edge. Rogan accused Newsom of prioritizing his image over results, while Tyrus compared California’s policies to “dating someone who keeps promising to change — but your wallet always disappears.”

They argued that the real problem isn’t just Newsom — it’s a political system built on performance art. “Politics today isn’t about solving problems,” Tyrus said. “It’s about selling the illusion that someone’s trying.”

THE INTERNET REACTS

By the next morning, “Joe Rogan & Tyrus EXPOSE Gavin Newsom” was trending across major platforms. Fans praised the duo for saying what “mainstream journalists are too afraid to.” Others called it “the funniest truth bomb of 2025.”

Even some Californians joined in, posting sarcastic tributes to their “Hollywood governor” with captions like, “At least the apocalypse is photogenic.”

THE BOTTOM LINE: STYLE OVER SUBSTANCE

As the laughter died down, one truth lingered — Rogan and Tyrus didn’t just mock Gavin Newsom. They dismantled the very foundation of modern political branding. In their eyes, California’s issues have become a mirror for the country: shiny on the outside, chaotic underneath.

“The filters, the slogans, the speeches — it’s all theater,” Rogan said. “You don’t fix a burning house by hiring a better cameraman.”

In the end, their roast became more than viral entertainment — it was a wake-up call disguised as comedy. Because when Joe Rogan and Tyrus start connecting dots, nobody’s safe, and no illusion stays intact for long.

Whether you laughed, winced, or nodded in agreement, one thing is certain: the performance of politics just met its harshest critics — and they didn’t miss a beat.