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Joe Rogan lands new deal with Spotify worth a reported $250 million, podcast no longer exclusive to the platform

The Joe Rogan ExperienceJoe Rogan inked a new multi-year deal with Spotify to keep his popular podcast — The Joe Rogan Experience…

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Joe Rogan inked a new multi-year deal with Spotify to keep his popular podcast — The Joe Rogan Experience — on the platform for years to come.

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the deal is worth a reported $250 million. Under the new agreement, Rogan’s popular show — which has been exclusively available on Spotify since 2020 — will now be available on other audio platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

In a deviation from his first deal with the company, which was worth more than $200 million, Spotify will sell ads for and distribute Rogan’s show in a video format on YouTube, the Journal noted.

The Joe Rogan Experience has been racking up listeners since it debuted on the podcasting scene in 2009.

“I think podcasting is an art form and I definitely sucked at it when I first started,” Rogan said in an interview with Spotify. “I was curious, but I didn’t understand how to make a conversation flow. I didn’t know when to shut up and listen, and I didn’t know how to make someone comfortable so that you can get the most out of their perspective. I’ve learned how to assist the conversation’s flow instead of waiting for my turn to talk. I learned how to be fully locked in with what the other person is saying. 

“A lot of what helps is that I’ve done it for so many hours and learned how to do it better over trial and error, but also that I only have people on the show that I’m genuinely interested in talking to. I never do a podcast just because a person is popular. It’s always from a place of ‘I think it would be cool to talk to that person.’‘”

Joe Rogan’s Run on Spotify Has been loaded with controversy

Despite ranking as the No. 1 podcast in the world, the show has often been a point of contention among listeners. Rogan’s choice of provocative guests aside, Spotify and the show itself were the subject of an all-out boycott after the longtime UFC commentator made controversial anti-vax comments and regularly called into question the legitimacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Multiple music artists, including Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Indie Arie, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash, pulled their libraries from the platform in protest of Rogan’s content. Unfortunately, the controversy didn’t stop there.

In February 2022, Spotify pulled 70 episodes of JRE in which the host had uttered the N-word, creating another string of backlash.

“I’ve also learned so much—not just from all the episodes themselves—but also from all the audiobooks I’ve listened to, articles and books that I’ve read, and documentaries I’ve watched either for the show, or because of the show,” Rogan added. “I always feel like, in starting this podcast, I stumbled into this fantastic accidental education just by being interested in talking to people, and being fortunate enough that people want to listen.”

Joe Rogan Says The Spotify Backlash Was A ‘Political Hitjob’

Joe RoganJoe Rogan has revealed he believes the Spotify backlash he received was a political hitjob. However, he still has no issue apologising for his previous mistakes. The UFC commentator has received a lot of criticism on social media these past few weeks for using racist and derogatory terms in previous episodes on The Joe Rogan […]

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Joe Rogan has revealed he believes the Spotify backlash he received was a political hitjob. However, he still has no issue apologising for his previous mistakes.

The UFC commentator has received a lot of criticism on social media these past few weeks for using racist and derogatory terms in previous episodes on The Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan was originally under fire for his comments surrounding COVID-19, however now the focus is more on Rogan’s racist remarks.

A compilation video was released highlighting every time Rogan had used a racial slur on his podcast which the comedian believes was released for him to answer for his actions.

“In a lot of ways, all this is a relief”

“Because that video had always been out there. Like this is a political hit job so they’re taking all this stuff that I’ve ever said that’s wrong and smushed it all together but it’s good because it makes me address some sh*t that I really wish wasn’t out there.”

Following on from the backlash Rogan removed 70 episodes of his podcast from the Spotify website. It was only in 2020 when Rogan signed his deal with Spotify worth over $100Million, the company has continued to support Rogan throughout this controversy.

After watching the video Rogan realised the gravity of the situation and why people were so disappointed.

“I used to say it if (I was talking about) a Richard Pryor bit or something, I would say it in context,” “Somebody made a compilation of every time I said that word over 14 years and they put it on YouTube, and it turned out that was racist as f*ck. Even to me!

“I’m me and I’m watching it saying, ‘Stop saying it!’ I put my cursor over the video and I’m like, ‘Four more minutes?!’”

Joe Rogan Defends His Covid Opinion’s

Despite realising his mistake in other areas of his work, Rogan has come out and defended his opinions surrounding the pandemic and the virus itself, reminding viewers that he is not a medical expert.

“I talk sh*t for a living — that’s why this is so baffling to me,” Rogan said. “If you’re taking vaccine advice from me, is that really my fault?

“What dumb sh*t were you about to do when my stupid idea sounded better? ‘You know that dude who made people eat animal d*cks on TV? How does he feel about medicine?’ If you want my advice, don’t take my advice.” (transcribed by MMAFighting.com)

Joe Rogan will return to the broadcast booth this weekend for the UFC 271 Pay-per-view.

What do you make of Joe Rogan’s comments?

Joe Rogan Responds To Criticisms About Apologizing For Past Remarks

Joe Rogan is hitting back at criticisms of his apology for a viral video that showed him repeatedly using a racial slur in past podcast episodes. Rogan has been under fire in recent weeks on a variety of issues. Many subscribers and musical artists on Spotify have called for him to be canceled after past…

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Joe Rogan is hitting back at criticisms of his apology for a viral video that showed him repeatedly using a racial slur in past podcast episodes.

Rogan has been under fire in recent weeks on a variety of issues. Many subscribers and musical artists on Spotify have called for him to be canceled after past race-related remarks along with alleged misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

Shortly after a compilation of Rogan saying the ‘N-Word’ went viral courtesy of musical artist India Arie, Rogan took to Instagram to apologize for his past racial slur use. This prompted some, including former U.S. president Donald Trump, to question why Rogan felt the need to apologize for past statements published without context.

During a recent stand-up comedy performance at the Vulcan Gas Company in Austin, TX, Rogan addressed critics of his recent apology video. The following was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

“You should apologize if you regret something,” Rogan said. “This idea that you should never apologize. Like if you regret something, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with apologizing…

“Somebody made a compilation of every time I said that word over 14 years and they put it on YouTube, and it turned out that was racist as f*ck. Even to me!” (h/t MMA Fighting)

Many UFC fighters, including former champion Rashad Evans, have come to the defense of Rogan after the racial slur-filled video went viral. Rogan is expected to remain on the commentary team for the upcoming UFC 271 pay-per-view, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker.

Spotify has remained firm in its stance that Rogan’s JRE podcast will remain on the platform, despite a plethora of calls to have it removed.

What are your thoughts on the recent Joe Rogan controversies?

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Rumble CEO Offers Joe Rogan $100 Million ‘No Censorship’ Package To Take Podcast To Platform

Joe RoganMedia streaming platform, Rumble, has made a written offer to UFC color commentator, comedian, and podcaster, Joe Rogan to take his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience to their platform exclusively, offering the host a contract worth $100 million over a period of four years. Rogan, who penned an exclusive deal with Rumble’s rival platform, Spotify […]

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Media streaming platform, Rumble, has made a written offer to UFC color commentator, comedian, and podcaster, Joe Rogan to take his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience to their platform exclusively, offering the host a contract worth $100 million over a period of four years.

Rogan, who penned an exclusive deal with Rumble’s rival platform, Spotify back in May 2020 worth a reported $100 million, has received major criticism over the course of the last number of weeks, including accusations that his podcast was promoting and sharing “dangerous misinformation” regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination.

And last week, a video compilation showed no less than 23 separate instances in which Rogan had used the n-word both on his podcast, and during comedy sets, leading to mass outrage, and a video from Rogan who addressed the issue, maintaining he had “f*cked up”, but also explaining how many of the clips involved in the video had been taken out of context.

Joe Rogan notably received backing and support from both past and present MMA fighters following his comments

In response to the outrage, Spotify chief executive, Daniel Ek released a statement addressing Rogan’s comments and the accusations levelled at his podcast, commending Rogan’s words, but insisted the believed silencing Rogan at this time was not the right answer.

“While I strongly condemn what Joe has said and I agree with his decision to remove past episodes from our platform, I realize some will want more,” Ek said in the note. “And I want to make one point very clear – I do not believe that silencing Joe is the answer.”

However, Rogan has since received an offer from Rumble CEO, Chris Pavloski, who claimed that platform stood with him, and offered him an exclusive contract worth $100 million over the course of four years, promising “no censorship”.

“Dear Joe (Rogan), We stand with you, your guests, and your legion of fans in desire for real conversation,” Pavlovski’s post read on Twitter. “So we’d like to offer you 100 million reasons to make the world a better place. How about you bring all your shows to Rumble, both old and new, with no censorship, for 100 million bucks over four years? This is our chance to save the world. And yes, this is totally legit. Sincerely, Chris Pavloski, CEO.”

Joe Rogan Addresses Spotify Controversy, Vows To ‘Try Harder’

Joe RoganLong-time UFC color commentator, and podcast host, Joe Rogan has addressed a recent Spotify controversy surrounding his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience – in which he has been accused of promoting and spreading misinformation regarding topics including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccines to treat the illness. Rogan, who signed an exclusive deal with the […]

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Long-time UFC color commentator, and podcast host, Joe Rogan has addressed a recent Spotify controversy surrounding his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience – in which he has been accused of promoting and spreading misinformation regarding topics including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccines to treat the illness.

Rogan, who signed an exclusive deal with the streaming platform, Spotify back in May 2020 worth in excess of $100 million, has been accused recently of spreading misinformation about COVID-19 on the platform, leading to the likes of Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell pursuing the removal of their respective libraries from the streaming platform. 

Joe Rogan admitted he is often wrong and makes mistakes on his podcast, but assured critics he would “try harder” in the future

The Boston native addressed the controversy in an almost 10-minute video posted on his official Instagram account, where he pledged to “try harder” in the future, and intended to secure guests with “differing opinions” on topics for his show, going forward. 

Rogan himself named two podcast guests and episodes which appear to have garnered much of the controversy and criticism, namely episodes with cardiologist, Dr. Peter McCullough, and virologist and immunologist, Dr. Robert Malone – with both medical experts offering altering opinions than the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) mainstream view and advice on COVID-19. 

Admitting he was a “huge fan” of the aforenoted Canadian musician, Neil Young, as well as his compatriot, Joni Mitchell, Rogan recounted an old security job he had at a Young concert in Massachusetts, describing how he left the venue and job entirely after a brawl had broken out, laughing as he sang “Rockin’ in the Free World” on his way home in his car.

“My pledge to you is that I will do my best to try to balance out these more controversial viewpoints with other people’s perspectives, so we can maybe find a better point of view,” Joe Rogan said.

Earlier in the video, Rogan explained how he welcomed and encouraged Spotify to place trigger and advisory warnings at the beginning of episodes, which may be judged as controversial or many would perceive spread “misinformation”. 

REPORT: Employees Threaten Strike If Spotify Doesn’t Censor Joe Rogan

UFC color commentator and podcasting pioneer Joe Rogan signed a huge $100 million deal with Spotify earlier this year, but it seems not everyone associated with the digital streaming service wants Joe to be at the same company they work at. Despite several meetings trying to come to a resolution, some staffers were reportedly dissatisfied […]

UFC color commentator and podcasting pioneer Joe Rogan signed a huge $100 million deal with Spotify earlier this year, but it seems not everyone associated with the digital streaming service wants Joe to be at the same company they work at.

Despite several meetings trying to come to a resolution, some staffers were reportedly dissatisfied with the way senior management responded to Rogan’s controversial material, a long time YouTube podcast.

Digital Music News reports,

“Spotify employees were demanding direct editorial oversight over the recently-acquired Joe Rogan Experience podcast. That would include the ability to directly edit or remove sections of upcoming interviews, or block the uploading of episodes deemed problematic. The employees also demanded the ability to add trigger warnings, corrections, and references to fact-checked articles on topics discussed by Rogan in the course of his multi-hour discussions.”

“Some of the group’s demands have already been met by Spotify management, though a refusal to allow further changes is stirring talk of a high-profile walkout or strike. According to preliminary plans shared with Digital Music News, the strike would principally involve New York-based Spotify employees, and would be accompanied by protests outside Spotify’s Manhattan headquarters. Other aspects would involve media appearances and coordination with other activist organizations.”

While Joe Rogan has the most popular podcast in the world, some question his extremely wide ranging guest list. Only time will tell what this could lead to for Rogan and Spotify, but it seems as if it would be a major breach of contract to silence the podcast legend.

What do you think Spotify should do? Will Rogan’s podcast remain the same?