Mariana Van Zeller's Dangerous Interview with an Assassin

Taken from JRE #2092 w/Mariana Van Zeller:
open.spotify.com/episode/1b4I...

[@Kakgashpat]

As a South African I can agree that there is assassinations in our country of lower politicians in one of our provinces but the media reports little to nothing on it. Glad someone talked to these people and brings it to light.

[@FocusedGio]

Yes look at the bret kebble murder and the murder of Kieran Forbes the rapper AkA

[@ThokozaniZondi-dz4bd]

We call them Inkabi😅

[@thedude8046]

Nothing is going to change that anyways

[@sp4604]

just like how the liberal media refuses to report on Biden’s fuckups

[@TheLoveHealingCompany]

​@thedude8046 you lot won't but us who stand will eventually make changes. Rise or demise

[@snaphookright4767]

The honor and title of “journalist” should only be given to a select few like Mariana. I hold the Mexican journalists who are routinely assassinated for covering the cartel in the same esteem. It is hard to believe that the people at MSN, CNN, and Fox share the same title. Mariana is amazing.

[@Makai77]

Agreed 100%. Mainstream media is not real journalism. It's opinions and propaganda- low grade entertainment.

[@relentlessmenaceee]

Source: I told you bro

[@VinylMemoirs]

But it doesn't mean anything. Anyone can interview an "assassin" I'm guessing this guy doesn't have any paperwork or proof he has done this job.

[@obiwanshinobi5631]

She has a rock solid reputation. Read into it. She would never be able to get close if it wasn't for her reputation of protecting identity. Over 15 years of secrecy.

[@JimNortonsAlcoholism]

​@@VinylMemoirsBut she's still set out dangerous people in a dangerous location. That's so counts for something even if that person turns out to be a fake.

[@powellkwd40]

I am very grateful I was born into a modest family/home with two adults who cared for me until I could care for myself. I cannot imagine how tough it is for some people. Now I am getting old I can understand that. Thank you God.

[@NinjaDildoShow]

You're welcome.

[@MrRyan-fd9rd]

And sadly assholes will attack you for this. “You’re so privileged” Like it’s a bad thing.🤷

[@EternalNico1]

@@MrRyan-fd9rd facts

[@AHighlander]

@@MrRyan-fd9rdOut of jealousy/bitterness.

[@FaztLyfe98]

No cap same here

[@danksta7103]

this lady has balls of steel

[@manuelnoreaga7354]

Her show that was on hulu was insane

[@hoofarted8709]

...ovary's of steel:)

[@cdv1qa]

*ovaries

[@aredditor4272]

Ben wa balls

[@kingofoblivion1822]

How do we know he’s really an assassin?

[@shadowgamer1169]

Having an assassin get mad at you must be intense

[@bigtimegoblin]

That’s it?

[@bruh1973]

@@bigtimegoblin what more do you want bigtimegoblin?

[@bazzaaa5153]

​@@bruh1973😂

[@thepopcornmonger3434]

I hear that's Radio Grafifi's issue on twitch right now. He still hates AppleJack and the other folk down in Pony Town so it's good for him. Keeps coming back, like he has Stockholm Syndrome or something.

[@adoe2305]

It's a cool story

[@justinkenney7326]

Her show is absolutely eye opening and that's what good work looks like and reporting or journalism. Love her show

[@jopo7996]

This is almost as scary as watching Brendan Schaub assassinate the profession of standup comedy.

[@phillipsosa3353]

He was the “unfunny comedian friends” katt was talking about 😂

[@tanakatino2777]

Gadoosh man water we dune here

[@calebb231]

@@phillipsosa3353 Katt was definitely also talking about Bert and Tom. Probably Bryan Callen. Katt seemed bitter so I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he was also talking about Theo and Shane.

[@steviemotherfuckinv6374]

Fantastic comment 😂😂😂yet very true!!!!

[@strangebrew1231]

@@calebb231 Except Theo and Shane are funnier than Kat

[@andre36wo]

Joe is so stoned in this interview 😂 she ends up interviewing him half the podcast

[@ShortFormLiFe]

THe comment I was looking for ! strong edibles kicked in lol

[@Rosterized]

Joe needed a nap after yapping about covid lockdowns 2 hours in a row for the 100th time during that Bobby Lee episode

[@shaheryarmadni8659]

Wooooow

[@ajmarshallaj]

@@ShortFormLiFeme too haha damn it is so noticeable. He was totally not engaging with her

[@jonchicoine]

what a shame

[@Mandela3ff3ct]

I am South African and you’re right about the “Nkabi’s” and the taxi association 🔥🔥 accurate AF

[@Garrus1995]

I would love for a GTA game to be set in South Africa.

[@robpregon1629]

WOW! Good Bless you’re okay brother

[@toji2254]

I wonder if she could do a better job of finding out who ordered the hit on AKA than the local police

[@Dewfie]

We need a spiritual successor to Crazy Taxi with that in mind

[@calebb231]

@@Garrus1995 They'd have to tone down the violence, opposite of how they treat US cities.

[@cjhdabears7186]

She has brass balls I have just about watched every documentary she has made and wow the places she has been, and the stories she has covered are just amazing She is an asset to humanity

[@mikepalmer2219]

Girls have a bean not balls. Brass bean.

[@NotOnDrugs]

and she's kind of hot, tbh. 10/10 would _love_ to be married to a woman like that

[@sark4786]

because it's not true. There is not assains for hire being paid 80k or millions or any of that. This is nonsense, a lie, or this lady was duped by some nutjob

[@cavecanem1741]

Brass balls and way too much saliva. That moist audio was unbearable

[@kevincarrigan2798]

​@@cavecanem1741lmao shit now that is all I can hear

[@dna1149]

I love her interviews. She's such a brave true journalist!

[@laurenhowell3194]

she's my favorite journalist. she does many dangerous things for the truth

[@Lowbrow_Mthakathi]

Political and Taxi assassinations are very commonplace in South Africa, just never thought I would hear it mentioned on JRE.

[@GOSBurkette]

I am grateful to have known this incredible woman during 4 years of elementary school in Portugal and dare i say had the largest crush on her ( so did my brother whose class she was in). Keep up the awesome work Mariana! You were a treasure then and continue to be one today! :)

[@lourencooliva7429]

Em Cascais?

[@kylecoertze9495]

When she mentioned the LA assassin had killed about 10 people...my exact thoughts were...that's a slow weekend for assassins here in South Africa

[@breezy1303]

Farrrrrkkkk scary mate. I live in Australian in a city where there are no no go zones. Like the most dangerous place to be is a pub at 2am on a Sat or Sunday morning. Worst thing that could happen is you get punched in the head.

[@XanVicious]

South Africa is a complete 💩hole

[@kingsman3087]

cool story bro

[@jugz9130]

@@kingsman3087it’s reality . People kill for Pennie’s in 3rd world countries

[@breezy1303]

@@kingsman3087 Haha Fair Enuff. It is a pretty shit story.

[@Yashuop]

I will do 1 Pushup for every like i get on this comment 💪🏻

[@paperplane5868]

3 pull-ups for every comment

[@TheMrNukeman]

How about you donate a dollar to a charity of your choice for every like?!

[@HassanLoukili-ke1tq]

islam is the best religion that you can find peace in , when your a good muslim Allah makes your hearts find peace , you will than always feel happy and close to Allah

[@JazzStoic]

​@@HassanLoukili-ke1tqIslam is devil religion lmao

[@shnellmybitenshtaag300]

​@@HassanLoukili-ke1tqwhat does that mean?

[@matg9844]

Back in my early journalism days I was an aspiring investigative journalist. For my college thesis I decided to challenge myself by writing an investigative piece on the biker wars of the 80s. I read every book on the subject, exchanged emails with a prominent 1%er, obtained court documents, and even interviewed former members of the OMC- WI Stateline chapter, as well as an agent from the FBI. I got my A but fuckin aye was it an unreal experience having beers and talking crime with two 1% bikers that would easily beat my ass for asking the wrong question. Also, I ended up in music journalism.

[@bn1342]

"I want to stop killing people but I can't find a job" is crazy

[@Daggerworda]

Yeah how about prison

[@calmeida5808]

I'm so proud of this portuguese journalist, what a great job she have done and do. Very great congratulations to all the team

[@andystegall7407]

She's an actual journalist instead of a professionally outraged person pretending to be one

[@taryntaryn9090]

Trafficked is one of THE BEST shows ever!!! Great journalism.

[@PeeVee1979]

Finally someone worth listening for, instead of endless river of boring, uninteresting stand-up comedians.

[@kathleenp3135]

Love her! Great show!

[@topleftfromtime]

This guest was amazing.

[@Mariana-eh3kp]

Mariana is the bravest, most honest, and authentic journalistic reporter on the face of this effing earth!!

[@YoungDolphh]

I remember watching her on Current TV close to 20 years ago. She was doing crazy shit way back then and has hardly aged a bit.

[@patrickshaughnessy2702]

At least JRE is getting back to its basics that caught my attention.....haven't watched the full episode but more excited about this than watching the last few, white...hitchcliff....diaz....gillis...

[@Driada0830]

Thx much love

[@JR_99_97]

Mariana and her show are amazing.

[@doet4071]

Was just watching her show last night, seen she had a new season

[@ronfrancis1109]

Her show is one of the best shows around. Real people in real life situations. Shows the dark side of the planet

[@ruipacheco2939]

About a year and a half ago, I had the pleasure to talk to her - I was at Lisbon airport and she passed by me while I was on my way to the US (she s Portuguese, btw). It was a brief encounter, but I was able to tell her that I knew who she was, loved her work, and that I ve been a friend of a relative of hers for more that two decades. She was very nice, polite and humble. I wish her all the best !! Cheers from Portugal

[@YounginMook]

Best podcast in the world💪🏽

[@denvera1612]

That lady is incredible. Wow. Very brave.

[@silindilengwane]

This is the first time I heard a true story about South Africa in the JRE! Some guests usually speculate bs.

[@lawtonhambury8487]

So true.

[@AiydnnCantu]

I LOVE Mariana van Zeller so much!!

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

A female relative of mine who is older than me was dating a much younger black man (she is white) and they used to go to underground clubs. One night they were going into one of these clubs and a dude looks at her and her boyfriend who is young enough to be her son, sees her wedding ring (she is a widow) and hands her a card. An ACTUAL business card for a cleaning service (there was a an old Hoover vac as part of the logo) and she didn't realize until her BF told her later that it wasn't a maid service. Dude had actual business cards. She kept it and I saw it.

[@jsmith8646]

🤣Gold! from Ambulance chasing Laywers to Married White Privileged Cougar chasing Siccario's !. I love Lamp.

[@davidlericain]

An assassin trapped in a cycle of violence. Someone who just watched this is typing out the first page of their screenplay right now. lol

[@bhbluebird]

Wow, a real journalist.

[@theclamhammer4447]

A professional assassin doesn’t do media interviews, especially in the US. Also bipolar and an inability to handle simple emotions aren’t traits of someone that’s made a career in a high risk setting.

[@auscaliber1]

you're a dork.

[@234i9]

Yeah this seems fake.

[@LawDragOn]

Doesn’t sound like an assassin. Sounds more like a gang member who’s done some drive bys.

[@Budzy485]

Hollywood has taught you that assassins must be cool calm clinical and collected, not real life. Seems more plausible to me that the real ones are just unhinged and lucky to have not been caught yet.

[@kriscraine5204]

No, your definition of a contract killer is based on movies. Real life is far less glamorous. Killers are unstable , not so handsome and charismatic people. They can’t fight their way of a full room. They are shitty people who do shitty things for money

[@eazypeazy33]

Joe Rogan sitting here acting like he doesn’t know people who have assassins 😂😂 He interviewed J Prince a few years back 🤭🫣

[@obiwanshinobi5631]

He knows. He's also interviewed her several times.

[@markvon9727]

“Assassins in LA” is now my code for all LARPers

[@byktorvictor]

MAD Respect to this Lady. This lady got the biggest balls. King Kong doesn't have nothing on her Being a fan of her since her days in the Vanguard show

[@sicariomarjan]

She's amazing and sooo brave🙏🖤

[@dustinjones8887]

Wow, great interview on an odd subject. Well done,

[@bradwindhorst7010]

I'm still waiting for the one interview that goes horribly wrong. Brave woman, brave crew.

[@chadalac1977]

I'm guessing she won't be telling it though?

[@viktorcheng2061]

Respect to the champ Dricus Du Plessis, he never spoken about the negatives of South Africa, must of been rough to grow up there.

[@hermienventer8523]

Its not rough growing up here in RSA... we are just used to it. What doesn't kill you .... makes you stronger.

[@sarahfredricks]

Ive been watching in admiration of Mariana's work for years. Truly admire her bravery, story telling and journalism.

[@homertonbloor8294]

Great interview! Interview Ross kemp too!

[@TekniQx]

So, the credibility of this "assassin" is some random contact saying "he is..." "Trust me, bro!"

[@sassycaterpillar6631]

Nah, you right. He needs to provide referrals, background check and certifications.

[@NPCHSN]

“I once saw someone offer him $80K to kill someone, bro.”

[@bertblue9683]

She's a shill. Joe got duped

[@Sychonut]

What do you expect? A certificate signed and sealed by the United Association of Assassins?

[@GonnaGetYouBoi]

its because he said "if you guys set me up, i can easily kill all of you" .. because I'm the only one with a gun. LOL. yeah this is a lie. whether shes lying or the guy was lying.. who knows. who knows if this guy even exists, or hes just a character to get her onto talk shows.

[@DarthBeaman]

I'm starting to think my life's not so bad.

[@noneed8882]

I knew one, he has been long gone. It’s crazy to think about it now

[@herlockholme7321]

If you stay ready, you aint gotta get ready! I always think ahead and this interview made me so paranoid that I am now training to be an assassin, just in case I encounter an assassin... 😎

[@belikdawhoee]

I feel as if hitman and assassin are in different leagues. This dudes a hitman, an assassin isn't someone you'll ever meet.

[@rilewallie168]

And a shitty hitman at best. Don’t believe this for a second but I suppose it could be real. Probably nowhere close to 10 hits though

[@rilewallie168]

Gets easily explained away too. “I trust my connect”

[@anily2570]

Joe - can you please do a podcast with Vivek Ramaswamy?

[@theentertaineer]

Strooong Video like you joe💪🏼

[@phug0id]

That scene in South Africa was wild … it was like a modern Gangs of New York scene - rivals meeting in the street heavily armed

[@67woozy]

“We go through a lot to protect our identities.” YOU’RE ON THE JOE ROGAN PODCAST!!!

[@Stump]

She said to protect "their" identity...

[@legneil]

Hillary’s buddy.

[@Kornbread363]

That thumbnail pictures goes so hard 🥶

[@Riceball80IA]

She is fearless

[@MrJtin69]

Hey Joe and Jamie. ! Hope all is well

[@dertythegrower]

definitely they are rarely reading replies

[@andrewsheppard2404]

Yes Marianna is an amazing guest ❤

[@gregcushing1716]

Joe wearing a T - Shirt saying " Kill Cliff" 😅

[@humbertonavarrete3830]

This woman is amazing

[@MIKE_THE_BRUMMIE]

South Africa sounds so much better under new management

[@lilnicky131]

where can i watch her interviews/ flims?

[@madtownjeremy]

She has a show on National Geographic called TRAFFICKED. It's incredible.

[@dolanpatj]

Some of Mark Laita's interview subjects could add to this topic. I know Joe has interviewed Mark but I can't think of any crossover. One specific guy Mark interviewed called "45" might be someone good for a JRE interview.

[@bostonfrombrady]

Here we are again!

[@TavsWorld]

Imagine the ex spec op / contractor assassins who get paid millions for high ticket targets.

[@logansmith6215]

This ladies voice is so soothing lol

[@mixedmartialanarchist6469]

I came looking for this comment, I knew I wasn’t alone

[@timmojennings]

Content Thank you

[@adamparker2754]

I Pressed like Start doing them push-ups Pal LOL.

[@harryhog1977]

Bi polar assassin sounds like a plot for an HBO sitcom

[@DBCooperMOTIVATES]

Hey Joe, tell Tony Hincliffe to fly my a** out to Austin please. I got a Stand Up to perform on Saturday night at the Mothership and I spent all my money on Funkos and Dry Erase Boards. Thanks Joe, you da man!

[@good_vibes_20]

Whomp whomp whomp

[@DBCooperMOTIVATES]

@@good_vibes_20 Yeah, I totally missed it 😆

[@paulinoeugenia2660]

The way things are going... Security will be the number one asset

[@xaoui281]

I saw this at 3 in the morning and thought the title was “Mariana Van Zeller’s dangerous interview with an Aussie”

[@FroggDogg008]

Anybody can pretend to be hitman 😂

[@Ben-bg2lp]

"At that age you might as well not take a parachute" - Karl Pilkington

[@DaveSorenson]

Idiot Abroad was a great show.

[@madden12]

I watch karl every night, more like listen, ive lssistened all his podcasts... his mind is special and funny in a rare way

[@aaron17171717]

Please get Billy Carson on the podcast! I'd love to hear what you think of everything he says about ancient technology.

[@adoe2305]

Cool story bro

[@PreppinShootinLivin]

"Do you want to walk with me across the street and see what happens?" ... sure The answer there is no...the answer to even just go to South Africa and talk to a bunch of assassins, is no. Say it with me now....No.

[@SoDarkIsTheConOfMan]

That is why nobody will remember your name.

[@implodingllama2092]

@@SoDarkIsTheConOfManbetter than your name being remembered only on your headstone

[@PreppinShootinLivin]

@@SoDarkIsTheConOfMan lmao, I mean I can think of a million things I'd rather risk my life over than talking to some rando "assassin".

[@Alejandro-jy8yi]

She fell for it, she describing the movie The Professional.....full of cap

[@254unknown]

Yes Joe cant wait💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@joaosampaio4039]

the most dangerous interview is the one you will never talk about.

[@NateSmith87]

This woman is phenomenal at what she does, truly, and I don't like hyping up a woman or anyone and their ego, but she deserves the credit. Most "journalists" aren't that, just like most DJ'S, aren't. She's legit.

[@thomasthellamas9886]

Very humble of Joe Rogan to refer to himself as just an assassin.

[@marketingdesign1136]

Im from SA. Its nice to hear the truth about my country. Its a beautiful place. Poverty is high and goverment is horrible

[@r.ssumedh7626]

Joe should have Lara Logan on. Her stories are amazing.

[@user-ou4vv2ts2w]

This is what a professional reporter looks like. Big balls....I salute you.

[@thomasnewton7353]

Joe "So he's based in America?" 😂 "Like even I could hire him?"

[@Umuliuz]

Joe is at home composing lists…. 😅

[@benzskyeshxc96]

One of my fave female guest in togan, she is badass.

[@user-tc2ii6nz6o]

Where do I sign up, whats the pay lookon like?

[@tylerandersenandthegang]

An interviewer will believe almost anything that comes from the mouth of a person they paid for the interview...

[@ImaginalComponent]

Did she say she paid them?

[@D-V-C-N]

@@ImaginalComponentdid she say they didn’t?

[@texasoweee]

Most time they do it for the "clout"

[@jjhaya]

I mean sounds like to prove it; her team should follow him while doing a job and make a documentary with it "Daily Life of an Assassin" 😂.

[@D25Bev]

Joe should get Ross Kemp on the show. That would be a great watch/listen with Kemp's stories.

[@davidsummers1124]

These are the people coming into our country.

[@lumin8r854]

Hey Joe love your show. I'm from Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦. Everything she's saying is 💯 True. Traveling in a Taxi every day to go and earn a living and your life is at risk.

[@thefierydragon22]

Bipolar assassin, what could go wrong?😅

[@Garrus1995]

Sounds like it could be a funny show.

[@ImTheBestestEver]

I interviewed an assassin once. He wasnt qualified. Needless to say, my husband is still alive.

[@ottorogowski5681]

You should look into the Farm murders in South Africa ... Joe!

[@Allegedly..Angela]

Mariana has nerves of steel!