Joe Rogan in 2025: Evolution of Influence Amid Controversy and Change

11 September 2025 Media

The Changing Landscape of Joe Rogan’s Empire

The Joe Rogan Experience has recently experienced a notable shift in its market position, dropping to third place in the Spotify charts, with Fall of Civilizations and The MeidasTouch Podcast taking the lead positions.

Despite this ranking change, Rogan maintains a massive digital footprint with a predominantly male audience (71% of listeners) and impressive social media following: 19.4 million YouTube subscribers, 19.7 million Instagram followers, and 15 million followers on X.

Recent Controversies and Public Discourse

Rogan has recently sparked controversy with his climate change commentary, particularly when he referenced a Washington Post article to suggest that concerns about global warming are overblown, claiming Earth’s shifting climate is simply part of natural cycles.

In political matters, Rogan has taken strong stances, notably criticizing Donald Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. He has questioned Trump’s claims about the scandal being a hoax, with the podcast host warning that Americans would “never gonna forget” Trump’s response to the growing controversy.

Professional Evolution and Current Status

Since its launch on December 24, 2009, The Joe Rogan Experience has helped pioneer long-form conversation video podcasting. The show has produced over 2000 episodes, typically running 2-3 hours each, and has become a platform for diverse perspectives, featuring guests ranging from comedians and athletes to scientists and thought leaders.

Currently, Rogan continues to perform stand-up comedy at his club Comedy Mothership in Austin and tours internationally. His seventh hour-long comedy special, ‘Joe Rogan: Burn the Boats,’ premiered on Netflix in August 2024.

Impact and Future Outlook

While the podcast has experienced some ranking fluctuations, there are signs of potential resurgence. Historically, Rogan’s most viewed episode was his 2018 interview with Elon Musk, and as of February 28, 2025, Musk has recorded another “long” episode with Rogan.