Spotify is the New Home for Comedian Joe Rogan’s Podcast
The host of the most popular podcast in the world, Joe Rogan signs a deal with Spotify. Soon, The Joe Rogan Experience will launch with the technology company exclusively.
That means that all his episodes, full-on audio and video, can only be available on the music streaming platform. Fans are delighted as the show has never been available on the platform, and now it’s going to be exclusive.
Starting September 1, the company will launch it globally and it will be exclusive in the near future.
Some critics say that the streaming company has just seized one of its biggest victory in podcasting. In fact, the announcement of the massive deal yesterday caused Spotify shares to surge.
Looking at it, this is also a major feature for the American comedian as the podcast has been independent since 2009.
According to technology news reports, listeners won’t need to pay for premium accounts to access Rogan’s podcasts. Instead, the only requirement is that users must have an account on the platform.
The company’s press release shared that Joe Rogan will still have creative control over his show. Ensuring fans that the famous podcast host won’t be restrained by the company.
Spotify didn’t disclose the cost of the deal but said that it’s working with an advertising agency to handle the program’s advertisements.
Last year, Rogan claimed that his podcasts reach approximately 190 million downloads monthly. Those figures should have already gone up by now, meaning that the streaming company just hit the jackpot.
According to reports, Rogan’s YouTube channel will continue posting. But full episodes won’t be uploaded, just segments and clips, perhaps even teasers.
So Much Hype
The deal immediately made waves online, particularly on Twitter. Fans were really thrilled with the news.
The deal is a great win for the company, which thanks to modern technology, rose against its competition. Last year alone, Spotify acquired Gimlet Media, Parcast, and Anchor, signing exclusive deals with the company.
Rogan’s fans said that the deal is a great milestone for him, proving that people can make it big through podcasts. Some are even saying that it will be worth it to subscribe to premium to listen to Rogan without interruption.
According to reports, the company is also working with the Obamas’ production company on an exclusive project. Reports say that it’s working to bring in big names such as Amy Schumer and Joe Budden.
