Tag: Joe Rogan

Joseph James Rogan (born August 11, 1967) is an American podcaster, UFC color commentator, comedian, actor, and former television host. He hosts The Joe Rogan Experience, a podcast in which he discusses current events, comedy, politics, aliens, religion, philosophy, science, martial arts, and hobbies with celebrity guests. His podcast channel is one of the most influential and most watched podcasts in the world.

Rogan was born in Newark, New Jersey, and began his career in comedy in 1988 in the Boston area. After relocating to Los Angeles in 1994, he signed an exclusive developmental deal with Disney and appeared as an actor on several television shows, including Hardball and NewsRadio. In 1997, he started working for the UFC as an interviewer and color commentator. He released his first comedy special, I'm Gonna Be Dead Someday..., in 2000 and hosted the game show Fear Factor from 2001 to 2006.

After leaving Fear Factor, Rogan focused on his stand-up career and hosted more comedy specials. He launched The Joe Rogan Experience in 2009; by 2015, it was one of the most popular podcasts in the world, regularly receiving millions of plays per episode. Spotify obtained exclusive distribution rights to The Joe Rogan Experience in 2020 for US$200 million. Rogan's audience has since grown significantly, and in 2024, he renewed his deal with Spotify for an estimated $250 million, but will no longer be exclusive to them.

Rogan supports same-sex marriage, gay rights, recreational drug legalization, universal health care, universal basic income, gun rights, and free speech, while criticizing cancel culture and military adventurism. He has expressed political opinions, such as supporting Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, while criticizing Justin Trudeau and Vladimir Putin. Rogan has been criticized for his associated acts and promotion of conspiracy theories. He has made controversial comments about COVID-19 vaccines and ivermectin, and has hosted guests who spread misinformation.