I don’t know that many people think he’s particularly smart, he will tell you himself that he’s just a comedian and cage fight commentator. But he’s def not a dummy. People like him because he’s a good listener and converser, which is why some of the most brilliant minds on the planet love coming on his show. He doesn’t take himself seriously, he’s funny, he’s fun to listen to. Most people I know that can’t stand him, do think take themselves too seriously and want people to believe they’re much smarter than they really are, which IMO is why they hate Rogan, because he’s comfortable in his own skin.
Many. The funniest one where he looked ridiculous was sam Harris and Dan Harris on meditation. His recent one on vaccines that I mentioned above was silly as well. Only young and impressionable people actually thinks he’s a smart guy.