About this episode
With millions of downloads per episode and a bigger reach than all of our mainstream news networks combined, Joe Rogan has the largest podcast—and platform—in the entire world. Should that terrify us? (Spoiler alert: yes.) Make sure you follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube ! @snarkbaitpod @xknowsall @soph_ross Approximate Timestamps: Intro – 0 - 7 Initial Thoughts and Feelings – 7 - 12 Overview – 12 - 24 Career Beginnings in Acting and Comedy TV Career Marriage & Kids Launch of Joe Rogan Experience (2009) “Megaphone of Misinformation” Early Life and Career Beginnings – 24 - 35 Childhood 1988-1994: Stand-Up Career Begins Fear Factor Comedy Central’s The Man Show UFC Commentary and Mixed Martial Arts The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast – 35 - 42 Launch (2009) and Growth Notable Episodes Become Cultural Events The Spotify Deal in 2020 Major Controversies – 42 - 1:06:00 (TW) COVID-19 Misinformation Backlash (2021-2022) His Defense of Controversial Guests Spotify’s Defense of Rogan & Removal of Episodes Racial Slur Video (February 2022) Transgender & LGBTQ+ Issues Conspiracy Theorists & Far-Right Personalities Political Influence/Controversies – 1:06:00 - 1:13:00 Personal Politics Politicians on JR Audience Politics Business Ventures and Cultural Impact – 1:13:00 - 1:21:00 Final Thoughts – 1:21:00 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices