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ABC Chair Kim Williams took an unconventional approach to understanding controversial podcaster Joe Rogan this morning, reportedly smoking DMT at his office desk in Ultimo and eating freshly grilled dolphin meat he sourced himself from Sydney Harbour.
Williams, who recently described Rogan as “deeply repulsive” during a National Press Club address, has raised eyebrows with his commitment to comprehending Rogan’s appeal. Known for his frequent discussions on hallucinogens and wild game consumption, Rogan appears to have inspired Williams to go to extreme lengths in his quest for insight.
Sources say Williams began his day by smoking DMT base in his ABC office, attempting to replicate one of Rogan’s most well-known psychedelic experiences. He sprinkled the base in a cannabis joint and sparked it up. Shortly after the effects kicked in, Williams was reportedly confronted by Media Watch host Paul Barry, who entered the office unannounced. Under the influence of the hallucinogen, Williams is said to have mistaken Barry for a Thunderbird puppet, exclaiming, “Who sent you, International Rescue?” before attempting to swat him away with a rolled-up copy of The Australian.
Later that morning, Williams ventured to Darling Point, where witnesses claim he took to the water with a borrowed spear gun. Emerging triumphantly with a freshly speared bottlenose, Williams declared it “the closest thing to elk meat in Sydney,” before grilling parts the marine mammal on his Weber Q.
“He was very intense,” said a stunned onlooker.
“He kept muttering, ‘Now I understand the Rogan fans.’ It was disturbing but also weirdly impressive. He offered me the dolphin snout, which, of course, I had to try. Not everyday that happens.”
The incident has prompted mixed reactions, with some praising Williams’ immersive approach to research while others questioned the necessity and legality of his methods.
“I suppose this is who the woke are, people who oppose this type of behaviour.”
At the time of publication, Williams was reportedly still in his office, attempting to pitch an ABC docuseries on the chimps at Taronga Zoo and how strong they are.
More to come.
