Spotify renews multiyear deal with podcaster Joe Rogan for The Joe Rogan Experience

On October 8, 2026, Spotify announced a new multiyear licensing agreement with podcaster Joe Rogan for "The Joe Rogan Experience," extending a partnership that began in 2020. The financial terms were not disclosed, but the Wall Street Journal reported the deal had an estimated earnout of $250 million. The podcast, which has over 18 million followers on Spotify, will continue to be distributed on multiple platforms, including Apple, Amazon, and YouTube. The show has been Spotify's top podcast since 2020 and has faced past controversies over COVID-19 misinformation and Rogan's use of a racial slur.