Why is Joe Rogan switching to Spotify?

Joe shocked the world when he announced that his podcast was becoming a Spotify exclusive back in May 2020. One of the biggest reasons behind the switch was that he claimed YouTube tended to “censor people without censoring them,” which he didn’t like. “One of the things I was hoping about Spotify…

How long is Joe Rogan’s contract with Spotify?

When does Joe Rogan’s Spotify deal end? The comic signed what’s been deemed a “multi-year” contract with Spotify, one that he said “feels gross” because he landed it during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when people were having difficulty finding work and providing for themselves financially.

Is Joe Rogan successful on Spotify?

The Joe Rogan Experience continues to be a huge success for Spotify, after the comedian turned podcaster signed an exclusive deal with the platform last year that was reported to be worth $100 million. The streaming giant confirmed that Rogan quickly became one of their biggest earners since the deal.

Did Joe Rogan change his studio again?

In September 2020, Joe finally made his move from LA to Austin, Texas, and with that move came a change of scenery in the podcast studio, opting for a more futuristic design with bright red lighting and a cylinder-shaped room.

Why aren’t some episodes of Rogan’s Podcast on Spotify?

Rogan was apparently made aware that some episodes wouldn’t make it over to the platform as part of a $100 million deal he struck with Spotify last year to move his podcast from YouTube over to the streamer exclusively.

What will happen to the JRE when YouTube moves to Spotify?

With a move from YouTube to Spotify, there will inevitably be changes. However, one of the aspects that won’t change will be use of video. Spotify already offers vodcasts – podcasts with video – and the JRE is not going to be any different with episodes available through Spotify in both podcast and vodcast formats.

Will Spotify employees go on strike to protest?

According to preliminary plans shared with Digital Music News, the strike would principally involve New York-based Spotify employees, and would be accompanied by protests outside Spotify’s Manhattan headquarters. Other aspects would involve media appearances and coordination with other activist organizations.

Did Spotify ban Alex Jones from appearing on other people’s shows?

Shortly after Jones’ appearance, Buzzfeed News obtained a leaked email from Horacio Gutierrez, Spotify’s chief legal officer and head of global affairs, who told team managers, “We are not going to ban specific individuals from being guests on other people’s shows, as the episode/show complies with our content policies.”