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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