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Joe Rogan

American UFC commentator, podcaster, comedian, actor
American UFC commentator, podcaster, comedian, actor

Joe Rogan, born in 1967, started his career in comedy in 1988. He is known for hosting The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and Fear Factor. His podcast became one of the most popular worldwide and secured a lucrative deal with Spotify.

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1967-08-11
Birth of Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan, an American UFC color commentator, podcaster, comedian, actor, and former television host, was born in Newark, New Jersey. He later became known for hosting The Joe Rogan Experience, a popular podcast covering various topics.

1985
Graduation from Newton South High School

Joe Rogan graduated from Newton South High School in 1985, marking an important milestone in his early life and education.

1988-08-27
First Stand-up Routine at Stitches Comedy Club

At the age of 21, Joe Rogan performed his first stand-up routine at an open-mic night at Stitches comedy club in Boston after six months of preparation. This marked the beginning of his career as a stand-up comedian.

1994
Role in Hardball

Joe Rogan secured his first major acting role in the nine-episode Fox sitcom Hardball as Frank Valente, a young, egocentric star player on a professional baseball team. This role was a significant milestone in his acting career.

1995
NewsRadio

Joe Rogan appeared on the sitcom 'NewsRadio', which contributed to his overall net worth and provided him with additional income and exposure.

1996
Start of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training

In 1996, Joe Rogan began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlson Gracie at his school in Hollywood, California.

1997-02-07
Joe Rogan begins working for UFC

Joe Rogan started working for the Ultimate Fighting Championship as a backstage and post-fight interviewer at UFC 12: Judgement Day in Dothan, Alabama.

1999
Joe Rogan secures three-album deal with Warner Bros. Records

In 1999, Joe Rogan secured a three-album deal with Warner Bros. Records and began tentative plans to star in his own prime-time televised sitcom on Fox named The Joe Rogan Show.

2000
Release of Joe Rogan's Comedy Specials

Joe Rogan has released several comedy specials, independently and through platforms like Netflix, which have contributed significantly to his overall net worth.

2001-06
Fear Factor

Joe Rogan hosted the popular reality show 'Fear Factor', which contributed to his overall net worth and provided him with additional income and exposure.

2002
The Joe Rogan Experience

Joe Rogan started 'The Joe Rogan Experience', a long form conversation podcast, in 2002.

2005-05
Joe Rogan accuses comedian Carlos Mencia of joke thievery

In 2005, Joe Rogan wrote a blog entry accusing comedian Carlos Mencia of joke thievery, a claim he had made since 1993. This accusation eventually led to a confrontation on stage at The Comedy Store in Hollywood in February 2007, which had significant repercussions for Rogan's career.

2005-07
Filming of Joe Rogan's second stand-up comedy special

Two months after signing the deal with Endeavor Talent Agency, Joe Rogan filmed his second stand-up comedy special, 'Joe Rogan: Live', in Phoenix, Arizona. This special later premiered on Showtime in 2007.

2007-04
Release of Joe Rogan's fourth comedy special

In April 2007, Comedy Central Records released Joe Rogan's fourth comedy special, 'Shiny Happy Jihad'. This special was recorded in September 2006 at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco and showcased Rogan's unique comedic style.

2008
Birth of First Daughter

Joe Rogan and Jessica Ditzel's first daughter was born in 2008.

2009-12-24
Launch of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast

In December 2009, Joe Rogan launched a free podcast with his friend Brian Redban. The first episode was recorded on December 24 and was to be a live weekly broadcast on Ustream, featuring discussions on various topics.

2010
Birth of Second Daughter

Joe Rogan and Jessica Ditzel's second daughter was born in 2010.

2011-12
Fear Factor

Joe Rogan hosted the competition reality series 'Fear Factor' on NBC in 2011/12 and previously for six seasons on the network from 2001-2006.

2012
Joe Rogan: Live from the Tabernacle

Joe Rogan's comedy special 'Live from the Tabernacle' was released via his website in 2012.

2013
Joe Rogan Questions Everything

Joe Rogan hosted the competition reality series 'Joe Rogan Questions Everything' for the SyFy channel in 2013.

2014
Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High

Joe Rogan's comedy special 'Rocky Mountain High' was released on Comedy Central in 2014.

2015-01
The Joe Rogan Experience reaches over 11 million downloads

In January 2015, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast was downloaded over 11 million times, indicating its growing popularity.

2016
Joe Rogan: Triggered

Joe Rogan's comedy special 'Triggered' was released on Netflix in 2016.

2018-10
Joe Rogan: Strange Times

Joe Rogan's sixth hour long comedy special, 'Strange Times', premiered on Netflix in October 2018.

2019-10
Revelation of Family Connection to Gerard Way and Mikey Way

In October 2019, Joe Rogan revealed that he is a first cousin once removed of My Chemical Romance members Gerard Way and Mikey Way, although he has never met them.

2020-01-21
Joe Rogan's Endorsement of Bernie Sanders

On January 21, 2020, Joe Rogan expressed his support for Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic primary, highlighting Sanders' consistency throughout his life. This endorsement sparked controversy within the Democratic party.

2020-05-19
Joe Rogan signs multiyear licensing deal with Spotify

On May 19, 2020, Joe Rogan announced a multiyear licensing deal with Spotify worth an estimated $200 million, making it one of the largest licensing agreements in the podcast business.

2020-05-22
Joe Rogan's Partnership with Spotify

Joe Rogan announced a new partnership with Spotify, securing a multiyear deal valued up to $250 million, including minimum guarantee payments and a share of the advertising revenue.

2020-09-01
The Joe Rogan Experience available on Spotify

Starting September 1, 2020, The Joe Rogan Experience became available on Spotify, marking a significant shift in its distribution platform.

2021-04-27
Rogan's Remarks on COVID-19 Vaccines

On April 27, 2021, Joe Rogan made controversial remarks about COVID-19 vaccines, suggesting that young, healthy people have no need to be vaccinated. His view was criticized by Anthony Fauci, Kate Bedingfield, and several media outlets.

2021-09-01
Joe Rogan Testing Positive for COVID-19

On September 1, 2021, Joe Rogan tested positive for the virus. He subsequently shared details of his treatment regimen, which included controversial medications. This drew attention and sparked debates due to reported hospitalizations of individuals self-medicating with similar substances.

2021-09-03
Joe Rogan Testing Negative for COVID-19

On September 3, 2021, Joe Rogan tested negative for the virus, following his earlier positive test. This event was part of the ongoing discussions surrounding his COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment.

2021-10-13
Rogan's Defense of Ivermectin

On October 13, 2021, Joe Rogan defended taking ivermectin off-label for treating COVID-19 in a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta. This came after CNN accused Rogan of taking a 'horse dewormer' without warning when he caught the disease in late August.

2022-01-03
Congressman Troy Nehls' Action

On January 3, 2022, Congressman Troy Nehls entered a full transcript of an interview into the Congressional Record in order to circumvent what he said was censorship by social media.

2022-01-24
Neil Young's Open Letter to Spotify

On January 24, 2022, musician Neil Young posted an open letter demanding that Spotify remove his music if they did not remove The Joe Rogan Experience from their platform. Young emphasized the responsibility of platforms in mitigating the spread of misinformation.

2022-01-26
Neil Young's Music Removal from Spotify

In January 2022, musician Neil Young threatened to pull his music from Spotify if the company did not drop Joe Rogan due to disseminating COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. After the company declined his request, Young's music was removed from Spotify on January 26.

2022-01-29
Joni Mitchell's Support of Neil Young

On January 29, 2022, musician Joni Mitchell removed her catalog from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young and in support of the global scientific and medical communities. This action was part of the ongoing debate regarding misinformation on the platform.

2022-02-04
Removal of 70 episodes from The Joe Rogan Experience

On February 4, 2022, 70 episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience were removed by Joe Rogan himself, all of which pre-date the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022-09-15
Joe Rogan Comedy Special Release

Joe Rogan's new comedy special is scheduled to be released on September 15, 2022.

2022-12-01
Joe Rogan's Net Worth

As of December 1, 2022, Joe Rogan's net worth is reported to be 150 million dollars. His success in the entertainment industry and podcasting has contributed to his significant wealth.

2023-02
Controversial Comments on Jewish Stereotypes

During an episode of his podcast in February 2023, Joe Rogan made controversial comments about Jewish stereotypes, defending Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and sparking criticism from the Director of the Anti-Defamation League.

2024-02
Spread of Misinformation on AIDS

In a February 2024 podcast with Bret Weinstein, Joe Rogan spread misinformation about AIDS, invoking the views of AIDS denialist Peter Duesberg, which was criticized by the American Foundation for AIDS Research.

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