Joe Rogan once discussed extraordinary life of 'world's strongest man' Joe L Greenstein on 'JRE' podcast

Joe Rogan said, 'They go to a dentist and he checks out his teeth, and while he is doing it, he bites the metal thing in half that is in his mouth'
PUBLISHED SEP 1, 2023
Joe Rogan once discussed the power and extraordinary life of 'world's strongest man' on his podcast (Getty Images)
Joe Rogan once discussed the power and extraordinary life of 'world's strongest man' on his podcast (Getty Images)

AUSTIN, TEXAS: The Golden Era of bodybuilding saw legends like Joe L Greenstein, born in 1893, who shocked his fans with his prowess. He was a well-known wrestler of the 20th century. Joe Rogan, who shared his story on a podcast, was also shocked by his incredible strength and incredible feats.

Joe L Greenstein is popularly known as 'The Mighty Atom'. He did amazing feats of which people could only dream. Joe L Greenstein, known for his incredible feats, is a man who surpassed Hulk's power in real life, as described by Joe Rogan.

Joe Rogan discusses Joe L Greenstein's heroic actions

Joe Rogan once discussed the power and extraordinary life of Joe L Greenstein on his podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience.' “You’ve never heard about the mighty animal?” Rogan asked to begin the conversation.

The speaker replied, "No," to this. Rogan then launched into the strongman's tale and began recounting his heroic deeds.

Joe Rogan made controversial statements on his Podcast (PowerfulJRE/ YouTube)
Joe Rogan discussed Greenstein's strength on 'JRE' (PowerfulJRE/ YouTube)

Rogan said, “Hallelujah man…this guy is 130 pounds strongest man in the world. People go ‘Yeah right…’ 6 of 1/12th pennies hell bite in half right straight through. Give him a horseshoe. Uh. What form you wanna have?”

Then he says, "Joe L Greenstein the Mighty Atom," to disclose the name. He continued, "Police say we came there to save the crowd from him, not to save him from the crowd.”

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Joe Rogan shares his views on his podcast (PowerfulJRE/ YouTube)

Rogan went on to say, “They shot him in the forehead. Because the guy was in love with his wife. Didn’t penetrate the skull. And they go to a dentist and he checks out his teeth. And while he is doing it, he bites the metal thing that is in his mouth. He bites it in half. The guy writes about that. What are you gonna do against a guy like that?”



 

Joe L Greenstein's life background

Joe L Greenstein was born into poverty in Poland. He did not always lead a lavish life. He was a premature baby upon birth. But he changed into the world's most strongest person.

Greenstein originally joined a circus in Europe, where he apprenticed under his instructor and learned all the tricks. He participated in war fund-raising because he lived through both World Wars.


 
 
 
 
 
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Despite having superhuman strength, Greenstein experienced a major world war just like any other survivor. He did everything he could to assist those around him.

Traveling all throughout the United States and Europe, the athlete rose to fame on the vaudeville circuit. The strongman allegedly held the following philosophy: "If you think you can do something, you can do something, just by conquering your mind." 


 
 
 
 
 
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