Joe Rogan Experience #2199 - Chris Harris

Months before Andrew Flintoff’s serious crash, Harris formally warned BBC executives that Top Gear’s stunts were becoming dangerously unsafe and predicted a major injury or fatality; after the crash, he lost his job, was largely frozen out of inquiries, and felt abandoned by the organization.

Both guests argue that 2030–2035 combustion bans ignore grid limits, regional energy realities, and other major polluting sectors like shipping, and are heavily shaped by profitable green‑industry lobbying rather than dispassionate climate science.

While Harris and Rogan acknowledge EVs’ astonishing performance and their place in certain geographies, they note charging time, cold‑weather limitations, vehicle mass, and lack of sound/feel mean they still can’t fully substitute for ICE cars, especially for long‑distance or passionate driving.

Harris stresses that extending the life of existing cars—via buying 10–20‑year‑old performance models or restomodding classics—avoids the environmental hit of new production, often delivers more character, and gives enthusiasts the kind of cars manufacturers can’t legally build today.

Both emphasize you can’t selectively absorb praise and ignore criticism without distorting your self‑image; they advocate “post and ghost,” self‑assessment based on your own standards, and warn that anonymous/bot‑driven attacks are often not worth engaging with, especially for mental health.