Jay Leno calls Joe Rogan 'the new Johnny Carson' as he reflects on what changed in late-night television

Jay Leno is teasing the future of late-night television by declaring an unlikely new frontman in a sit-down interview with Deadline published Wednesday. "I mean, podcasts really are the new talk show. Joe Rogan is the new Johnny Carson," Leno told the outlet . While crowning the new king of talk, Leno pointed to Rogan’s ability to host interviews that included meaningful conversations — something that he believes is lacking in modern-day television shows. "Joe talks to everybody about everything