John Rocker on Getting Canceled, Beef with Sports Illustrated, Liberals, CBS' 'Survivor' | Ep 837

[@KDP316]

John Rocker is expressing what a lot of Americans feel but will not say.

[@sergeantbee]

John Rocker strikes me as one of those guys that says things that you may not like, but if you ever need him he’ll be there.

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

Fbi profiler over here.

[@sirBighead12]

With guns and the homies. Always loved him

[@mosessupposes2571]

As long as you don’t have blue hair, AIDS, kids with no marriage, blah blah blah…. Mr Perfect has a very high opinion of himself.

[@GregF-k7w]

He has no filter and stands behind his beliefs.

[@JD-mu6yx]

@@GregF-k7wagreed. He believes and knows he is a bigot.

[@dt8762]

All sports today need a John Rocker.

[@brianf1978-z2g]

I remember the 99 playoff series vs the Mets. Was at all 3 games. I'm a huge Mets fan and know the 7 train real well and I think Rocker has a point.

[@marioarguello6989]

I lived in Yew Jork City from 96 to 98 and I KNOW he has a point.

[@EEC-p6o]

And that a good time in nyc … it’s a complete jungle now

[@johnfranklin8319]

Wow! I can’t believe it’s been 25 years!

[@MRBJT51]

I was waiting for this to come full circle. Now ppl can rally behind Rocker that have a backbone.... Dude is entitled to his opinion.

[@MGAF688]

I am glad Jason brought on John Rocker.

[@m.rivers9201]

John Rocker is 100% correct!! If we do not share a Culture we truly cant share a flag.

[@AustrianPainter14]

He’s not right. If we don’t share ancestry we can’t either.

[@ronbroberg3022]

Jason way to share your faith, right on! The first step in becoming wise is reverence of the Lord! We need to read His word everyday.

[@smmaxey]

I hope Rocker listened to your advice Jason. He needs it. Great interview.

[@kenyongray2615]

Yes, he does.

[@HUMINT1]

At 18 years old my very first duty station was overseas in a foreign country. From the beginning the military expected us to immerse ourselves in the host country’s customs, culture & language. From there even my host country friends expected me to speak their language, eat their food & immerse myself in everything that had to do with their country. Even when detached to other countries from my host country I was at the very least expected to try and speak the basics and assimilate to a certain degree. ✌🏽

[@mrmr5580]

I was a lefty pre-2016 (I call them lefties not liberals because they're the most illiberal people you could meet), you only break the spell when reality slaps you in the face, then in my case I started secretly looking into conservative ideas, I knew once certain people found out, I'd no longer be welcome, then I befriended a conservative couple, they knew I was a lefty and didn't care, the important thing to them was I'm their friend (still am), that gave me the confidence to express myself, I was right, because I went against the cult i was no longer welcome, to my surprise 2 of my lefty friends stayed friends with me and another started looking into conservative ideas and today is also a conservative, I do hold a certain resentment towards the lefties, because I was lied to for years

[@oc2108]

Keep in mind there are bad actors from the pre 2016 conservative party too. The rhino faction is full of deceptions.

[@DJReyzor357]

What lies did John Rocker exactly say?! I remember this like it was yesterday and just laughed at his opinions because they're a breathe of fresh air... 💯

[@Jamedia66]

There’s been a century long plan to infiltrate the US w non-assimilating migrants, deliberately designed to destabilize our society

[@sirBighead12]

Watching him sprint across the field as a kid to take the ball was 🤩. Long live Rocker

[@curragh4635]

i live in new york john rocker was spot on with his comments

[@EEC-p6o]

It’s way worse now

[@christophermclean3921]

Brooklyn born and raised here . We’ve all said some things. His were magnified by a dirt bag reporter. Good interview Jason

[@dapper892]

And now they’re lighting people on fire in those very same subways.

[@rxtsec1]

I'm calling for all Christians listening to this interview to pray for the salvation of John Rocker. I think he's close, God Bless

[@AlpacaRenee]

100% agree. He’s searching. He’s been tested. His testimony will be powerful!

[@ShaneR34]

I'm a bigger John Rocker fan now than I ever was back in the day.

[@robertparker3586]

Appreciate his bigotry even more, huh?

[@kenyongray2615]

@@robertparker3586 He is a bit of a butthead.

[@coleycole5344]

@@robertparker3586 What? Grow a set man.

[@robertparker3586]

Man, a real man can hold on to a job, no excuses. This is what these types do - blame other people when they can't keep their jobs.

[@coleycole5344]

@@robertparker3586 Did you grow some yet? Go watch roland martin or somethin.

[@dano9215]

John Rocker speaks what we all, pretty much, think. Most of us would say most of these things, but the common man doesn't have the bullhorn or stage to say it. John, you should go on Joe Rogan as well. Very interesting and refreshing interview. Thanks

[@TheMovieHangout]

John Rocker & Antonio Brown doing a podcast together would be golden 😂

[@haroldhampton4640]

What a fantastic interview. Great job Jason.

[@ericwilliams626]

People hating on Rocker think with their emotions. Yippee!

[@Chewpa_Miverga_786]

John Rocker was/is right. Bruh! Spoke his mind and got crushed for it. Keep in mind, I am saying this as a "Minority"

[@dledge1080]

I am agreeing, keep in mind that I am 100% W hite. 😆

[@Chewpa_Miverga_786]

@ Aryan power 😂

[@paulimburgia5411]

Your ethnicity shouldn't be a factor. That's very much the root of the problem with the victimization, woke culture. Truth is based on intellectual honesty, the unbiased facts! Ultimately truth lies in the truth of God's all inspired word.

[@Chewpa_Miverga_786]

@ But it is. There is inherent issues with tribalism that puts the blinders on people. I am going to say it, but certain demographics are prone to problems and him calling it out wasn’t a bad thing, but the lame stream media and soft people were offended and gave him shit for an opinion.

[@dledge1080]

@@paulimburgia5411 facts are, Different groups have way different avg intelligence. Way different rates of criminality. Those more than anything make your dream world simply a fantasy.

[@tjayd1225]

I remember when this guy was a contestant on survivor and they basically profiled him before even giving him a fair chance to win the show just based on the interview alone

[@michaelyah9030]

John Rocker Podcast 🚀🚀🚀

[@YoureNotReet]

This

[@lukejett1966]

John Rocker such a good guest

[@DennisWoods-oo1vl]

Seems like a crack head to me

[@CLOTHTALK-WORLDWIDE]

This was a great interview, regardless of opinions I love hearing different perspectives and people being honest about themselves rather than trying to fit in , it’s refreshing hearing a conversation with worry about PR or outrage

[@sruyle]

I never really liked Rocker back then but I loved the quotes when he said them. Defiantly an interview that got more interesting than I thought it would be.

[@coleycole5344]

John Rocker not just a phenomenal pitcher, but one of the best overall athletes I've ever seen. Georgia legend.

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

How do you judge his overall athleticism?

[@coleycole5344]

@@petergianakopoulos4926 What? I've SEEN him play athletics.

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

@@coleycole5344 really. What? Sincerely

[@coleycole5344]

@@petergianakopoulos4926 What are you trying to say man? Just spit it out

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

@@coleycole5344 you said you have seen him play athletics. What have you seen other than baseball?

[@ferrark1]

Good listen

[@CarpoolChoir]

this was when I ditched SportsIllustrated and never looked back.

[@markwest8960]

NY: We'll act like vile cretins anytime we want. Also NY: You're not allowed to call us out on it.

[@chrisowston8782]

You go John Rocker. You have P.H.D. in commonsense.

[@mrgjg]

Tell me about it. The guy gets it. He’s me.

[@ryanhumor]

Probably Heavily Dumb. Definitely a PHD.

[@rdogg222]

The player who hit the mascot referenced by Rocker is Randall Simon.

[@cam_hammer]

💯 love Rocker

[@AlpacaRenee]

I loved Rocker back in the day. So glad you had him on. Great interview. Sounds like he is searching for meaning now. I pray he listened to you about Jesus. Thank you Jason, for your witness.

[@clockmngr]

Jason, I have a vote for the Buttered background poster. Our Hometown Hero of the MLB, Senators & Twins Hall of Famer, Harmon “The Killer” Kilebrew!

[@clockmngr]

One of only five baseball players hit 300-or-more home runs during the 1960s? They were Willie McCovey (300 HRs), Frank Robinson (316 HRs), Willie Mays (350 HRs), Hank Aaron (375 HRs), and Harmon Killebrew (393 HRs)!

[@kobe1980]

Dude is spot on. Good job Mr. Rocker!

[@jamie.777]

I like a man with zero filter

[@taniavalcourt6273]

John Rocker is a Patriot!

[@ajmelendez2394]

Full sprint to the mound. He’s like Kenny powers before Kenny powers.

[@ryanhill6953]

Danny McBride said the character was loosely based on Rocker

[@tallmike6598]

I was born and raised in NYS, most of us want nothing to do with NYC, John was spot on in his assessment.

[@DavidLopez07]

John Rocker is freaking awesome!

[@nickjohnson6368]

This is hot grease! Love JR! He's a legend, thank you for this Whitlock

[@discernment8963]

Was with Rocker then, still am! So were my parents and anybody I'd have any respect for. Water's wet, Fire's hot, common sense.

[@ajmelendez2394]

Flash back to my teenage years man. Thanks

[@gofanman8455]

Rocker's a great american and should have never been cancelled

[@Shedrack-tt9rv]

It's good to see John Rocker again. Haven't seen him since he was a Brave. He was villainized for expressing his opinions, something his accusers do all the time. John I hope you get your podcast up and running or wh atever else you were born to do. 👍Jason

[@brentwilder]

Jason did a good job trying to get John to embrace Jesus Christ.

[@kenyongray2615]

Jason did try.

[@KevinStiff86]

Embracing Jesus is not the same as accepting Him into your heart and making Him your personal Lord and Savior.

[@kevinlorde6932]

He does embrace Jesus Christ he doesn’t embrace religion and he’s right not to

[@Unindoctrinated0107]

You are correct and Jason is a fraud be on espn tomorrow if they offered him a job. ​@kevinlorde6932

[@flyingbeaver900]

@@kevinlorde6932 I agree. Unfortunate that Jason didn’t ask him to elaborate on why he says that.

[@baileythompson1735]

This is the interview of the year

[@johnsambo9379]

Telling the truth gets you cancelled everytime.

[@stevenhickey326]

Based on what has occurred on the NYC subway in recent times....tell me ONE thing Rocker said about it / NYC that wasn't true?

[@jaybanthony]

We all need God in our lives whether you believe in religion or not.

[@wethecaptainnow8111]

I am a diehard Mets fan but I love John Rocker.

[@michaelbeale518]

My ex in-laws are from the Dominican Republic, they kept their Dominican culture,but they also became proud Americans, nobody is more Patriotic than them. My ex-wife for all of her faults. She fully embarrassed being an American. There's nothing wrong immigrants keeping their heritage, but they must also embrace being an American.

[@ryanhumor]

Stop. The country was founded on immigration. ALL of our traditions are from immigrants - Thanksgiving is based on immigration, the best selling food in the USA is Pizza and the Statue of Liberty is from France. The country is new.

[@gperrot]

That was a good and interesting interview

[@travisdale8434]

Man I haven't heard this guy's name in years! Always liked his f you attitude towards the establishment 😂. Unapologetically himself 💯

[@AlpacaRenee]

Ahead of his time!

[@d_Gnome]

Jason's a little ahead of his skis on this one. I appreciate him trying.

[@roccocasazza4145]

30 min in the interview. Rocker is saying some good things but he’s way off base so far. Always good to hear viewpoints you disagree with

[@donaldumunawa4787]

Nobody entered a game like Rocker used to

[@michaelyah9030]

John Rocker Build your own color commentary podcast 😁

[@JHOFF111]

When people say "I don't believe in religion" it's such a freaking cop out! Following Jesus and believing he is our savior has nothing to do with "religion" it's an easy way out for people who don't want to take accountability and be humbled and convicted of their sins and admit they need a savior, I just can't stand everybody going to the line...." I don't believe in religion" get on your knees ask God to show you who he is and truly mean it in your heart it's got nothing to do with religion

[@ajak3356]

U realize theres over 10,000 religions? So your religion is 100% correct and not the other 10k lmaoo.. he said he believes in god but not a man made bible and thats a prob? His non religion is realer than your “religion” that u follow to a tee.. 😂🤮

[@dano9215]

I completely understand his logic about "religions" . I got into a discussion with a deacon at a Baptist church. He was ranting against Catholics, Jews and others. I asked him why he was so critical of other "religions"? I told him he was playing right into the Cabal's hand. They want all the "religions" to be separate. Have you ever heard the phrase divide and conquer? We all believe in God and Jesus. Unite and we can change the world. When you are asked to down grade or defile another faith, than you must ask the question . Why?

[@coleycole5344]

@@ajak3356 The Bible is manmade physically. But the words are inspired by God through men. Math and science books are manmade but no one questions them.

[@ajak3356]

@ ok i get your point.. so u saying god inspired men to write over 10k different religions bibles.. not to mention greek mythology with multiple gods.. he inspired those writings or a different god?

[@coleycole5344]

@@ajak3356 No I was saying what I had said. Reread if you need more clarity.

[@keithvlombardo]

Everybody and their Aunt Gertrude has a podcast, naturally John Rocker is considering doing one. Oh boy!

[@jeffcloser2814]

Very entertaining!

[@Bfas13]

Charles Barkley comp is pretty good. Very good podcast

[@snorlaxRMO]

He was right about New York then and is right about New York now.

[@michaelp6794]

I agree with a lot of what he says. 🤷‍♂️

[@kenyongray2615]

Never like the Atlanta Braves and since John was a star on their team, I never liked him either. But now that I know him as a person and not a guy with an "A" on a cap, I am glad I know him as a person. God bless Jason and John.

[@brodyglass7108]

Great talk fellas

[@jddjackson6322]

Jason has to understand there's a difference between religion and Spirituality

[@Unindoctrinated0107]

He can't he only became a Christian when he needed a new gimmick.

[@MrJbee73]

Correct. Man made religion is bullcrap. Jesus has no religion. Faith in Christ has nothing to do with religion.

[@MrJbee73]

​@Unindoctrinated0107. Truth

[@Stonemax11]

Being a Christian is different from being religious. Many unsaved people are not saved but religiously goes to church on a schedule participates in organizations with in like being a decon. Until you accept Jesus you're not saved.

[@bouncingball101]

Attending regularly / serving in a church ⛪️ does not equal being a Christian. Having a relationship ✝️ with Jesus ✝️ equals being a Christian.

[@jeffreyjefferson1604]

Wait until Juan Soto shows up at Yankee stadium in a Mets uniform.

[@markfroman738]

Nuclear heat

[@Joseph-lz5er]

With his size and personality, I think he could've been a good WWE wrestling character.

[@jwmdlm07]

Fascinating conversation I pray for John hope he finds his faith

[@BallparkHunter]

John Rocker was 12 in 1986, and C+C Factory's "Everybody Dance Now" was not released until November 1990. Was his friend dancing to the song when they were older?

[@timromano7087]

Happy Friday the 13th!

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

Who cares

[@edcroteau3237]

An amazing interaction between the two of you. Christianity is definitely not about rules to follow. To judge Christianity based on the rules God set forth for Israel in the Torah is NOT Christianity. Christianity is about God's redemptive plan for all mankind.

[@eddieboatwright9907]

I can understand John saying; he doesn't "like religion"! We have people; who are Spiritual Minded; who are not, in love with religion; and what man; and the world says; your Spirituality needs to look like 👍

[@donjohnson2758]

Be careful though. Satanism is “spiritual”

[@nazariteshem6817]

legendary interview guy references ED and ped use causally in one sentence 🤣🤣🤣

[@nicholaspilot2057]

This gave me vibes from that SAS interview with the 👀 👦

[@BurnNotice2023]

I remember going to the Yankees series in Atlanta in 2000, this was not long after inter league play started so it was a big series given their 90's history. Before Game 3 Rocker was warming up in the old Turner Field bullpen and it was madness just trying to get a look. Of course the Yankee fans were hurling their curse words.

[@DieHard602]

If John Rocker makes a podcast he should call it "Off My Rocker."

[@theholyvineofdavid647]

Rocker is right, Jeff Pearlman buried Walter Payton and the 86 Mets in those books

[@zerocool1344]

Don't care, this man made us Kenny Powers!

[@j.r.dewyer7163]

Jason, I wish your team would fix the apple podcast problem. I've contacted you and apple. Apple does nothing. And sadly, I rarely get to listen anymore. Hopefully your team can resolve this issue

[@UNVACCINATED20]

I quit listening after he said he was booed from same fans who loved him the previous season. THAT IS WHAT HAPPENS TO 99% OF PLAYERS IN EVERY SPORT. Clueless. And then insults every fan by calling them names.

[@thomascuffari4670]

John speaks for many of us conservatives and there’s nothing wrong with what he said then or is saying now

[@MaxWraith]

I don’t agree that Rocker got canceled. He pitched in MLB for several years after the article. He completely fell apart afterwards. His ERA was 5.45 in Cleveland, 6.66 in Texas and 9 in Tampa. The article wasn’t the reason he wasn’t playing in MLB. EDIT: John essentially states that.

[@Dr.8803]

I agree with Jason about religion, these rules like no meat on Fridays as an example, is so you humble yourself and sacrifice yourself to the Lord.

[@Ksmoove39]

He based. I got no issues with him

[@mikem.s.1183]

Every single one of my friends who came to the US made it a point to ALWAYS speak English with their families. Why so many did not adopt this stance is beyond me.

[@mikem.s.1183]

And echoing the general sentiment, GREAT interview, Jason. Enlightening in several ways.

[@thomasbailey3511]

Great interview with John Rocker obviously an outspoken man who doesn't mince his words a lot I feel similar about foreigners who come to the United States and don't assimilate into the American culture and won't even bother to learn our English language and even want to fly their native countries flag instead of🇺🇸 as far as homosexuality and liberalism being nature or nurture it could be a little of both because as humans (especially Americans) our DNA is being altered by modern pharmacology and the foods we injest and with hedonism and fantasy being projected at every level and the normalization of perversion common sense and Biblical values too often get crushed under the weight of the new religion of wokism Common sense just doesn't seem that common any more these days

[@DavidB-1969]

THE TRUTH is, there is only one way to God, through his Son Jesus Christ. The only way to have a relationship with Jesus Christ is by believing and accepting who He is and what He did for all of us. That’s it. You are nothing more than another creation of God without your relationship with His Son….

[@2ndlifeseekers282]

So GOD chose his people "Jews" just to burn in Hell

[@marvingibson3229]

Mr. Rocker is a no-nonsense kind of guy. It's not that he doesn't believe in God. He doesn't believe in the legalism of God that man has created

[@trailblazer4270]

You can tell he is and has always been a sensitive and emotional man. Crying me a river to fish on with “ the fans are hateful” I was bullied as a kid” “there’s a god but I make my own rules”….. you can hear his weak spirit in his laborious breath

[@peterz22thomas5]

NY fans are dicks though. But bullied in HS as a star athlete? Yeah, Im not buying that.

[@robertparker3586]

I can see Rocker and Antonio Brown clicking. Absolutely. Imagine that they do think alike.

[@YoureNotReet]

Andruw Jones needs to be inducted into the HOF, like yesterday. Best defensive CF of all time, 434HR, 1289 RBI, 5x All Star, 62WAR, .823 OPS, 10x Gold Glover. Not even a Braves fan, but its time he gets his due

[@conrad463]

It's hard getting in when admitting to steroids....

[@2K9s]

Rocker’s the type of guy to personalize the weather.

[@VicInNocal]

RANDALL SIMON is the baseball player Rocker is talking about who was a douche.