Joe Rogan found himself in an uncomfortable position during a recent live stream of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” after guest Oz Pearlman, also known as “Oz the Mentalist,” successfully guessed a number that Rogan humorously insisted was merely random. Pearlman, who is best known for his third-place finish on “America’s Got Talent” in 2015, prompted Rogan to think of a four-digit number while discussing his long-lasting marriage to wife Jessica Ditzel.
As the mentalist guided Rogan through the thought process, he requested that Rogan choose a number spontaneously. Rogan picked “2020,” and Pearlman analyzed this choice, suggesting it hinted at a larger psychological trend among men to exaggerate. After a few exchanges, Pearlman intriguingly revealed that he believed he had pinpointed the first digit of Rogan’s ATM PIN as a “1.”
Rogan, clearly unsettled by this revelation, maintained a firm stance about not disclosing his actual PIN on air. Despite his skepticism, Pearlman presented his deduction, causing Rogan to feel increasingly uneasy when Pearlman confirmed his guess was indeed correct, adding a humorous twist by joking about Rogan potentially needing to contact his bank.
The mentalist’s success was attributed, in part, to Rogan’s use of repetition in his chosen number, inadvertently providing key data points for Pearlman’s deduction process.
Amidst the drama, Rogan is expected to refocus as he prepares for an exciting weekend, where he will be commentating on the highly anticipated UFC title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley in New Jersey.
This incident highlights the mystical appeal of mentalism and the sometimes surprising connections between entertainment and psychology. It’s a reminder that even seasoned performers can have their skepticisms challenged in unexpected ways.