Linguistica
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): LINGUISTICA APRIL 2026

Dysphemism on "The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast"

Rani Rotua Margaretha Situmorang (Universitas Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the use of dysphemistic language in The "Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, focusing specifically on two selected episodes featuring comedians Jeff Dye and Andrew Schulz. Employing a qualitative research methodology using Morelent and Irawan’s (2022) theory, the researcher transcribed and analyzed a total of 102 dialogues extracted from these episodes. The aims of this study were (1) to investigate the forms of dysphemism that found in “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast (2) to elaborate how dysphemistic expression function in The "Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. The findings identify three forms of dysphemism found in the podcast, 30 dialogues of dysphemism in the form of word, 65 dialogues of dysphemism in the form of phrase, and 7 dialogues of dysphemism in the form of expression. Furthermore, dysphemism used for stating taboo or vulgar things is the most frequent function used in the podcast, followed by dysphemism used to criticize, dysphemism used for satire, and dysphemism to insult others. Keywords: Dysphemism; Form of Dysphemism; Function of Dysphemism; Podcast

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jalu

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

LINGUISTICA Journal is a quarterly publication presenting articles on Linguistics. The contents include analyses, studies, applications of theories, research reports and ...