History of Joe Rogan in Timeline
Joe Rogan is an American podcaster, UFC color commentator, comedian, actor, and former television host. He is best known for hosting The Joe Rogan Experience, a highly popular podcast that has been the most streamed podcast on Spotify since 2020. His podcast covers a wide range of topics and often features long-form conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds.
August 11, 1967: Joseph James Rogan Jr. Born
On August 11, 1967, Joseph James Rogan Jr. was born. He is an American podcaster, UFC color commentator, comedian, actor, and former television host.
1985: Rogan Graduates High School
In 1985, Joe Rogan graduated from Newton South High School.
August 27, 1988: Rogan's First Stand-up Routine
On August 27, 1988, Joe Rogan performed his first stand-up routine at an open-mic night at a Stitches comedy club in Boston.
1988: Rogan Starts Comedy Career
In 1988, Joe Rogan began his career in comedy in the Boston area.
1990: Rogan moves to New York City
In 1990, Joe Rogan moved to New York City to pursue comedy full time.
1993: Rogan Accuses Mencia of Joke Thievery
Since 1993, Joe Rogan had been accusing Carlos Mencia of joke thievery.
1994: Rogan Becomes Interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
In 1994, Joe Rogan became interested in Brazilian jiu-jitsu after watching Royce Gracie fight at UFC 2: No Way Out.
1994: Rogan Relocates to Los Angeles and Lands TV Spot
In 1994, Joe Rogan relocated to Los Angeles and got his first national television spot on MTV's Half-Hour Comedy Hour and accepted a development deal with the Disney network and also secured his first acting role in the Fox sitcom Hardball.
1995: Rogan Stars in NewsRadio
From 1995, Joe Rogan starred in the NBC sitcom NewsRadio as Joe Garrelli.
1996: Rogan began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
In 1996, Joe Rogan began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlson Gracie at his school in Los Angeles, California.
February 7, 1997: Rogan's First UFC Show
On February 7, 1997, Joe Rogan's first show for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) took place at UFC 12: Judgement Day in Dothan, Alabama, working as a backstage and post-fight interviewer.
1997: Rogan Starts Working for the UFC
In 1997, Joe Rogan began working for the UFC as an interviewer and color commentator.
1998: Phil Hartman's Death Affects Rogan
In 1998, the death of Phil Hartman, a fellow cast member on NewsRadio, affected Joe Rogan's ability to perform stand-up.
December 1999: Rogan Records First Stand-Up Comedy Album
In December 1999, Joe Rogan recorded his first stand-up comedy album at the Comedy Connection in Boston.
1999: Rogan Continues Starring in NewsRadio
In 1999, Joe Rogan continued starring in the NBC sitcom NewsRadio.
August 2000: Rogan Releases "I'm Gonna Be Dead Some Day..." album
In August 2000, Joe Rogan's first stand-up comedy album, "I'm Gonna Be Dead Some Day...", was released.
2000: Rogan Releases First Comedy Special
In 2000, Joe Rogan released his first comedy special, I'm Gonna Be Dead Someday...
2001: Rogan Accepts Offer to Host Fear Factor
In 2001, Joe Rogan accepted an offer from NBC to host the American edition of Fear Factor.
2001: Rogan begins hosting Fear Factor
In 2001, Joe Rogan began hosting the game show Fear Factor.
2001: UFC Taken Over by Zuffa
In 2001, the UFC was taken over by Zuffa, leading to Joe Rogan becoming friends with its new president Dana White.
December 2002: Rogan Emcees Blockbuster Hollywood Spectacular
In December 2002, Joe Rogan was the emcee for the 2002 Blockbuster Hollywood Spectacular, a Christmas parade in Hollywood.
2002: Rogan Becomes UFC Color Commentator
In 2002, Joe Rogan became a color commentator for the UFC, initially working for free in exchange for event tickets.
February 2003: Rogan Becomes Co-Host of The Man Show
In February 2003, Joe Rogan became the co-host of The Man Show on Comedy Central.
August 2003: Rogan begins hosting The Man Show
From August 2003, Joe Rogan began his role as the co-host of The Man Show on Comedy Central, replacing the original hosts.
2003: Rogan Living On and Off in Bell Canyon, California
Joe Rogan had been living on and off in Bell Canyon, California since 2003.
2004: Rogan Leaves The Man Show
In 2004, Joe Rogan's time as co-host of The Man Show ended due to disagreements over content.
May 2005: Rogan Signs with Endeavor Talent Agency
In May 2005, Joe Rogan signed a deal with the Endeavor Talent Agency.
2005: Rogan accuses Carlos Mencia of joke thievery
In 2005, Joe Rogan reignited a long-standing claim by writing a blog entry on his website accusing comedian Carlos Mencia of joke thievery.
2005: Wesley Snipes Challenges Rogan to a Fight
In 2005, Wesley Snipes challenged Joe Rogan to a cage fight, which Snipes later backed out of.
September 2006: Rogan Records "Shiny Happy Jihad"
In September 2006, Joe Rogan recorded his fourth comedy special, Shiny Happy Jihad, at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco.
2006: Fear Factor Ends Initial Run
In 2006, Fear Factor concluded its initial six-season run with Joe Rogan as host.
2006: Rogan leaves Fear Factor
In 2006, Joe Rogan's role as the host of Fear Factor came to an end.
February 2007: Rogan Confronts Carlos Mencia on Stage
In February 2007, Joe Rogan confronted Carlos Mencia on stage at The Comedy Store in Hollywood regarding joke thievery allegations.
April 2007: Rogan's "Shiny Happy Jihad" Released
In April 2007, Comedy Central Records released Joe Rogan's fourth comedy special, Shiny Happy Jihad.
2007: Rogan's "Live" Special Premieres
In 2007, Joe Rogan's second stand-up comedy special, Joe Rogan: Live, premiered on Showtime.
2008: Birth of First Daughter and Move to Colorado
In 2008, Joe Rogan and Jessica Ditzel had their first daughter and moved to Gold Hill, Colorado.
January 2009: Rogan Hosts Game Show in My Head
In January 2009, Joe Rogan hosted the short-lived CBS show Game Show in My Head.
December 2009: Podcast Launch
In December 2009, Joe Rogan launched a free podcast with Brian Redban, recorded on December 24 as a live weekly broadcast on Ustream.
2009: Rogan Launches The Joe Rogan Experience
In 2009, Joe Rogan launched The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
2009: Rogan Marries Jessica Ditzel
In 2009, Joe Rogan married Jessica Ditzel, a former cocktail waitress.
August 2010: Podcast Renamed and Ranked
By August 2010, the podcast was named The Joe Rogan Experience and entered the Top 100 podcasts on iTunes.
2010: Accusation of Joke Thievery
In 2010, Joe Rogan accused comedian Dane Cook of stealing jokes.
2010: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2010, Joe Rogan and Jessica Ditzel had their second daughter.
2010: Presenter in 'DMT: The Spirit Molecule'
In 2010, Joe Rogan was the presenter in the documentary DMT: The Spirit Molecule.
2011: Endorsement of Ron Paul
In 2011, Joe Rogan endorsed Congressman Ron Paul and his presidential campaign during the Republican primaries, calling him "the only guy who is saying anything that makes any sense whatsoever."
2011: Resuming Fear Factor and Acting Debut
In 2011, Joe Rogan resumed hosting Fear Factor for its final season and played Gale in the movie Zookeeper. He also began working on a book titled Irresponsible Advice from a Man with No Credibility.
2011: Podcast Picked Up by SiriusXM
In 2011, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast was picked up by SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
December 2012: Release of 'Live from the Tabernacle'
In December 2012, Joe Rogan released his sixth comedy special, Live from the Tabernacle, available exclusively as a download on his website for $5.
2012: Role in 'Here Comes the Boom'
In 2012, Joe Rogan played himself in the action-comedy film Here Comes the Boom, starring Kevin James.
2013: Hosting 'Joe Rogan Questions Everything'
In 2013, Joe Rogan hosted the television show Joe Rogan Questions Everything on the SyFy network, which covered topics like Bigfoot and UFOs.
2015: The Joe Rogan Experience Becomes Popular
By 2015, The Joe Rogan Experience was one of the most popular podcasts in the world.
2016: Rogan Ends Partnership with Mike Goldberg
Joe Rogan worked alongside Mike Goldberg until the end of 2016 as a commentator for the UFC.
2018: Purchase of New Home in Bell Canyon
In 2018, Joe Rogan and his family purchased a new home in Bell Canyon for almost $5 million.
October 2019: Rogan Reveals Relationship to My Chemical Romance Members
In October 2019, Joe Rogan revealed that he is a first cousin once removed of My Chemical Romance members Gerard Way and Mikey Way.
2019: Rogan's Description of Social Views
In 2019, Joe Rogan described himself as socially liberal, supporting same-sex marriage, gay rights, women's rights, recreational drug use, universal health care, universal basic income, gun rights, and the Second Amendment.
January 2020: CNN Describes Rogan as "Libertarian-Leaning"
In January 2020, CNN described Joe Rogan as "libertarian-leaning".
May 19, 2020: Licensing Deal with Spotify
On May 19, 2020, Joe Rogan announced a multiyear licensing deal with Spotify, estimated at $200 million.
September 1, 2020: Podcast Available on Spotify
Starting September 1, 2020, The Joe Rogan Experience became available on Spotify.
2020: Rogan Endorses Bernie Sanders
In 2020, Joe Rogan endorsed Bernie Sanders.
2020: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders
In 2020, Joe Rogan endorsed left-wing Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, stating, "I believe in him, I like him, I like him a lot".
2020: Spotify Obtains Exclusive Rights to The Joe Rogan Experience
In 2020, Spotify obtained exclusive distribution rights to The Joe Rogan Experience for $200 million.
2020: The Joe Rogan Experience becomes most streamed podcast on Spotify
In 2020, The Joe Rogan Experience became the most streamed podcast on Spotify.
2020: Family Moved to a $14 Million Home in Austin, Texas
In 2020, the Joe Rogan family moved into a $14 million home on Lake Austin in Austin, Texas.
January 2021: Podcast Exclusivity on Spotify
From January 2021, The Joe Rogan Experience became exclusive to the Spotify platform, with both audio and video content.
April 2021: Contentious Remarks on COVID-19 Vaccines
In April 2021, Joe Rogan made contentious remarks about COVID-19 vaccines, claiming that young, healthy people do not need to be vaccinated, sparking criticism.
September 1, 2021: Positive COVID-19 Test and Treatment
On September 1, 2021, Joe Rogan tested positive for COVID-19 and began a treatment regimen including monoclonal antibodies, prednisone, azithromycin, NAD drip, a vitamin drip, and ivermectin.
September 3, 2021: Negative COVID-19 Retest
On September 3, 2021, Joe Rogan was retested for COVID-19, and the results were negative.
2021: Onnit Sold to Unilever
In 2021, Onnit, the supplements and fitness company co-founded by Joe Rogan, was sold to Unilever.
January 2022: Open Letter from Scientists and Healthcare Workers
In January 2022, 270 scientists, physicians, and healthcare workers wrote an open letter to Spotify expressing concern over "false and societally harmful assertions" on The Joe Rogan Experience, requesting a moderation policy for misinformation.
January 24, 2022: Neil Young Demands Spotify Remove Music Over Rogan
On January 24, 2022, Neil Young demanded Spotify remove his music if they didn't remove The Joe Rogan Experience, citing concerns about misinformation on the platform.
February 4, 2022: Spotify Removes 70 Episodes
On February 4, 2022, Spotify removed 70 episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience which pre-date the COVID-19 pandemic, after discussions with Rogan about racially insensitive language.
February 2022: Spotify Removes Episodes
In February 2022, Spotify removed 113 episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience due to concerns over racist and insensitive language.
February 2022: Controversy Over Racial Slurs
In February 2022, singer India Arie shared a compilation of Joe Rogan saying racial slurs on The Joe Rogan Experience, leading to apologies and debate over context.
April 2022: Rogan criticizes transgender women competing in sports
In April 2022, Joe Rogan voiced criticism of transgender women competing in women's sports, including MMA, and commented on Lia Thomas.
October 2022: Rogan Shares Litter Box Hoax
In October 2022, Rogan shared the discredited litter boxes in schools hoax during an interview with Tulsi Gabbard.
2022: Comments on Ron DeSantis
In 2022, Joe Rogan said Republican Ron DeSantis would be "a good president".
2022: Rumble Offer
In early 2022, video platform Rumble offered Joe Rogan $100 million to switch from Spotify, but Rogan declined the offer.
February 2023: Rogan Makes Controversial Comments About Jewish People and Money
In February 2023, Joe Rogan stated the "idea that Jewish people are not into money is ridiculous." The Anti-Defamation League condemned his comment as reflecting "antisemitic tropes about Jews and money".
March 2023: Comedy Mothership Opens
In March 2023, Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership comedy club opened in Austin, Texas.
February 2024: Rogan Promotes Debunked Claims About AIDS and AZT
During a podcast in February 2024, Rogan promoted debunked claims about poppers and AIDS, and falsely claimed AZT killed people faster than AIDS. He also praised AIDS denialist Peter Duesberg.
March 2024: Comments on Israel's Actions in Gaza
In March 2024, Joe Rogan described Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip as a "genocide" but appreciated counter-arguments from Coleman Hughes eight days later, acknowledging Hughes' deeper understanding.
April 2024: Lawsuit Filed Against Onnit
In April 2024, a lawsuit was filed against Onnit, alleging that its 'Alpha BRAIN' supplement performed no better than a placebo, accompanied by "false, misleading and deceptive advertising".
November 4, 2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump
On November 4, 2024, the day before the 2024 United States presidential election, Joe Rogan endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump, agreeing with Elon Musk's compelling case for Trump.
November 2024: Criticism of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In November 2024, Joe Rogan said the Russian invasion of Ukraine was "100% wrong". He criticized U.S. president Joe Biden and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leading to Wladimir Klitschko accusing him of "repeating Russian propaganda".
December 2024: 'The Joe Rogan Experience' Top Podcast on Spotify
In December 2024, Spotify confirmed that The Joe Rogan Experience was the top podcast on its platform for the fifth consecutive year.
2024: Rogan Renews Spotify Deal
In 2024, Joe Rogan renewed his deal with Spotify for an estimated $250 million, but will no longer be exclusive to them.
2024: Rogan Supports Donald Trump
In 2024, Joe Rogan supported Donald Trump, later criticizing some of his policies.
January 10, 2025: Rogan Interviews Zuckerberg on Facebook's COVID-19 Post Removal
On January 10, 2025, Joe Rogan interviewed Mark Zuckerberg, who claimed the Biden administration pressured Facebook to remove posts about COVID-19 vaccine side effects.
March 2025: Criticism of Trump's Feud with Canada
In March 2025, Joe Rogan criticized Donald Trump’s feud with Canada as "stupid", noting that Canadians "booed us over tariffs" during sporting events.
April 2025: Criticism of Deportation Operations
By April 2025, Joe Rogan referred to the Trump administration's operation to deport immigrants to El Salvador as "horrific."
April 2025: Rogan Comments on the Re-emergence of a Disability Slur
In April 2025, Rogan commented on the re-emergence of the disability slur "retard" into mainstream culture, attributing it to podcasts.
June 2025: Liver King Arrested after Threats Against Rogan
In June 2025, fitness influencer Liver King was arrested after making violent consecutive threats against Joe Rogan on social media.
July 2025: Discontent with Trump Administration's Handling of Epstein Files
In July 2025, Joe Rogan expressed his discontentment with the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, mentioning Jeffrey Epstein's name more than forty times in a podcast episode. Additionally, Rogan expressed concern with the Trump administration's deportation efforts, referring to the deportation of foreign students on college campuses.
July 2025: Encouragement for James Talarico to Run for President
In July 2025, Joe Rogan urged up-and-coming Texas Democrat James Talarico to run for President on his podcast, stating that "We need someone who is actually a good person."
September 2025: Rogan Criticized for Misinterpreting Climate Data
In September 2025, Rogan was criticized by Jessica Tierney for misinterpreting a global temperature chart, claiming temperatures are cooling despite evidence of global warming.
2025: Rogan Affirms Belief in Religion
In 2025, When questioned by Zahi Hawass, Joe Rogan affirmed his belief in religion, having softened his previous stance in recent years.
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