BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: Joe Rogan is seen in the commentary booth during the UFC 220 event at TD ... [+] Garden on January 20, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. On Tuesday, the Swedish streaming giant announced an exclusive deal with comedian Joe Rogan, who has the number one podcast in the world. It’s a major pivot for Rogan, who has kept his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, independent since launching it in 2009. He will retain ownership and full editorial control of the show, which will be available on Spotify starting in September and become exclusive to the platform at the end of the year. The podcast has evolved into a major money-maker for Rogan, who had been best known for hosting Fear Factor and supporting roles in sitcoms like Newsradio before starting The Joe Rogan Experience.

Source: Forbes May 19, 2020 22:18 UTC