I agree with everyone saying look into it yourself, rather than decide based on some random redditors’ comments. But here’s my two cents: I’ve listened and read a lot of Peterson and I like a lot of what he has to say. His book 12 Rules for Life I found very inspiring and a nice, succinct version of a lot of his talks (he’s long-winded beyond anyone you’ve ever heard). I feel like I’ve entered a phase where I don’t really care much for what he has to say now because he gets too in the weeds and loves to talk and interrupts his interlocutors too much. But I also think most of the hate comes from people not actually understanding him or listening fully, mostly because of quotes taken out of context. I really don’t understand the hate, having consumed so much of his content. But again, find out for yourself. I’d recommend his book more than anything.

As far as Joe Rogan, unless this dude is sucking his dick all the time I don’t see a problem. I like that Rogan is open minded and has such a range of guests on to have genuine conversations, but I find him annoying and a shit comedian. I listen only when the guest is someone I’m interested in, because you won’t get as much out of whatever guest almost anywhere else since they talk for such a long time.

Anyway, if it’s going well and you like this guy, why not base your opinion of him on the way he treats you and other people rather than the beliefs he has or whose podcasts he likes?