Joe Rogan Was Contacted by Scientology, Reads Their Statement
TLDRJoe Rogan discusses a statement from the Church of Scientology regarding Ron Miscavige's book 'Rootless'. The Church claims Ron is exploiting his son, David Miscavige, for financial gain and highlights David's dedication to the Church. Ron, a former Scientologist, shares his experience of escaping from the Church's International base and being followed by private investigators. He recounts an incident where he was mistaken for having a heart attack, leading to a chilling directive from David Miscavige not to intervene should Ron die.
Takeaways
- 📚 Joe Rogan was contacted by the Church of Scientology after his interview with Leah Remini and was provided with a statement from the church.
- 💬 The church's statement claims that Ron Miscavige is trying to profit from his son David Miscavige's name and that David has been supporting his father financially and emotionally.
- 🚫 Ron Miscavige was not present during David's rise to leadership within the Church of Scientology and has no direct involvement with its operations.
- 🤔 Joe Rogan expresses that he doesn't know the full story but finds it sad when a father is so disconnected from his son that a book has to be written about it.
- 🎓 Ron Miscavige was a member of the Church of Scientology for 42 years, with the last 26 and a half years working at the International base in Hemet, California.
- 💥 Ron escaped from the International base in 2012, which required six months of planning.
- 🕵️♂️ A private investigator named Duane Powell was caught spying on Ron, equipped with multiple weapons and license plates from different states.
- 🔍 The investigator and his son were being paid $10,000 a week to follow Ron and report on his activities.
- 🛒 An incident occurred in Janesville, Wisconsin, where Ron was shopping, and the investigators misinterpreted his actions, thinking he was having a heart attack.
- ☎️ A call was made to David Miscavige about the situation, and his response was to not intervene if it was Ron's time to die.
- 👨👦 Ron describes his early relationship with his son David as positive, but it soured as David gained power within the Church of Scientology.
Q & A
Who contacted Joe Rogan after the Leah Remini interview?
-Scientology representatives contacted Joe Rogan after the Leah Remini interview.
What is the correct pronunciation of the book's title mentioned in the transcript?
-The correct pronunciation of the book's title is 'Rootless'.
What is the website provided by Scientology for their rebuttal?
-The website provided by Scientology for their rebuttal is RonMiscavigeBook.com.
How does Scientology describe Ron Miscavige's actions?
-Scientology describes Ron Miscavige's actions as seeking to make money on the name of his famous son, David Miscavige, and labels it as a sad exercise of betrayal.
What does the statement from Scientology say about David Miscavige's relationship with his father?
-The statement claims that David Miscavige has been taking care of his father, both financially and in dire circumstances, and that Ron Miscavige was not around when David ascended to the leadership of the Church of Scientology.
How long was Ron Miscavige a member of the Church of Scientology?
-Ron Miscavige was a member of the Church of Scientology for 42 years.
When did Ron Miscavige escape from the International base in Hemet, California?
-Ron Miscavige escaped from the International base on March 25th, 2012.
What was the name of the private investigator who was caught spying on Ron Miscavige?
-The private investigator's name was Duane Powell.
What did the police find in Duane Powell's van when they arrested him?
-The police found five license plates from five different states, two handguns, a stun gun, two rifles (one with a silencer), and 2,000 rounds of ammunition in Duane Powell's van.
How much were the private investigators being paid to follow and report on Ron Miscavige?
-The private investigators were being paid $10,000 a week to follow and report on Ron Miscavige.
What did David Miscavige instruct when he was informed that Ron Miscavige appeared to be having a heart attack?
-David Miscavige instructed not to intervene and let Ron Miscavige die if it was his time, as indicated by the private investigator's son, Daniel Powell.
How did Ron Miscavige describe his relationship with his son David when David was a child?
-Ron Miscavige described his relationship with David as incredible, noting that they got along great and that David was a bright and humorous child.
Outlines
📚 Author's Experience with Scientology
The first paragraph introduces the author, who wrote a book called 'Rootless', discussing his experiences with Scientology and his son, David Miscavige. The author, Ron Miscavige, was a Scientologist for 42 years and worked at the International base in Hemet, California, for over 26 years before escaping. He shares a story about being spied on by a private investigator named Duane Powell, who was caught with various weapons and ammunition, indicating a potential threat to the author. The Church of Scientology's official statement is mentioned, which accuses Ron of trying to profit from his son's fame and claims that David Miscavige has always supported his father. The author expresses his lack of sadness over the situation and provides a brief background before delving into more details.
🔍 Surveillance and Tensions
The second paragraph continues the narrative of the author's experiences, focusing on the surveillance he was under by private investigators. It details an incident where the author was followed to Janesville, Wisconsin, and was mistakenly thought to be having a heart attack by his surveillants. The son of the private investigator, Daniel Powell, reveals that they were being paid $10,000 a week to monitor the author's activities. A dramatic moment occurs when the investigators report the author's condition to their contact, and a man identifying himself as David Miscavige gives a chilling response, effectively giving the author a death sentence if it were his time. The paragraph concludes with the author reflecting on his past relationship with his son, which was positive during David's childhood but soured as he grew older and gained power within the Church of Scientology.
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Keywords
💡Scientology
💡David Miscavige
💡Ron Miscavige
💡Leah Remini
💡Publicist
💡Rebuttal
💡International Base
💡Private Investigator
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💡Silencer
💡Tony Ortega
💡Heart Attack
Highlights
Joe Rogan was contacted by Scientology after his interview with Leah Remini.
Scientology sent a rebuttal to Joe Rogan's publicist, which is available on their website.
The Church of Scientology claims that David Miscavige has been supporting his father financially and in dire circumstances.
Ron Miscavige's book is accused by the Church of exploiting his son's name for financial gain.
David Miscavige is said to have been entrusted by L. Ron Hubbard with the future of the Church.
The Church's statement implies that Ron Miscavige's actions are a betrayal.
David Miscavige is praised for his vision and dedication by the Church's members.
Ron Miscavige was a Scientologist for 42 years and worked at the International base for over 26 years.
He planned and executed an escape from the International base in Hemet, California.
A private investigator was caught spying on Ron Miscavige, equipped with multiple weapons and license plates.
The investigator and his son were reportedly being paid $10,000 a week to follow Ron Miscavige.
A misinterpreted action by Ron Miscavige led the investigators to believe he was having a heart attack.
David Miscavige was contacted about the situation and instructed not to intervene if Ron were to die.
Ron Miscavige describes a shift in his son's personality as he rose in power within the Church.
The relationship between Ron and David Miscavige was once positive but soured as David gained influence in Scientology.
Ron Miscavige's involvement in Scientology was initially influenced by his own decision to join.
The interview touches on the complexities of family dynamics within the context of the Church's hierarchy.