The Joe Rogan Experience isn’t going anywhere. Spotify and Joe Rogan just announced they’ve entered into a brand-new multiyear licensing agreement, keeping the legendary, marathon-length podcast firmly in their rotation.
Real talk: this partnership has been a total powerhouse since it kicked off in 2020. While the specific terms of the contract are being kept under wraps, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the deal includes an estimated $250 million earnout over its duration. That’s main character energy right there.
Under this new arrangement, Spotify will continue to handle ad sales and licensing, ensuring the show remains available across multiple platforms. This follows the 2024 shift where the show dropped its exclusive platform status to go back to a multi-service model.
"The partnership with Spotify has been an amazing fit, and they’re incredible to work with," Rogan said in a statement. "I’m extremely happy and excited to continue with them for years to come.”
It’s not hard to see why Spotify is doubling down. The Joe Rogan Experience dominated the charts in 2025 as the top podcast across Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. With a staggering 18 million followers on Spotify alone, the show has been the platform's most-followed series since the very beginning. Whether you’re listening for the comedians, the scientists, or the entrepreneurs, the show's format—which averages two to three hours per episode—clearly still has the internet in a chokehold.
Why it matters
As podcasting continues to evolve, this deal proves that long-form content is still the undisputed king. By securing one of the biggest names in the game for another multiyear stint, Spotify is essentially guaranteeing that their podcasting dominance isn't going to fade anytime soon.
