History of Joe Rogan in Timeline
Joe Rogan is an American podcaster, comedian, and UFC color commentator, best known for hosting The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the world's most popular podcasts. The podcast, which has been the most streamed on Spotify since 2020, features long-form conversations with a wide variety of guests, covering topics ranging from science and philosophy to comedy and current events. Rogan's background also includes stand-up comedy, acting, and hosting television shows. His podcast has garnered considerable attention and influence, making him a prominent figure in media and popular culture.
13 hours ago : Joe Rogan Describes Trump as 'Odd' After Receiving a Random Call From Him.
Joe Rogan described his experience with Donald Trump, after a phone call happened. Rogan finds Trump to be an 'odd guy' and commented on his weird texting habits.
August 11, 1967: Joseph James Rogan Jr. Born
On August 11, 1967, Joseph James Rogan Jr. was born. He is known as an American podcaster, UFC color commentator, comedian, actor, and former television host.
1985: Graduates from Newton South High School
In 1985, Joe Rogan graduated from Newton South High School.
August 27, 1988: Performs 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: Begins Career in Comedy
In 1988, Joe Rogan began his career in comedy in the Boston area.
1990: Moves to New York City
In 1990, Joe Rogan moved to New York City to pursue comedy full-time.
1993: Accuses Carlos Mencia of Joke Thievery
Since 1993, Joe Rogan accused comedian Carlos Mencia of joke thievery.
1994: 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: Relocates to Los Angeles and Signs Deal with Disney
In 1994, Joe Rogan relocated to Los Angeles and signed an exclusive developmental deal with Disney.
1994: Relocates to Los Angeles and Lands Role in Hardball
In 1994, Joe Rogan relocated to Los Angeles, appeared on MTV's Half-Hour Comedy Hour, and secured his first major acting role in the Fox sitcom Hardball.
1996: Begins Jiu-Jitsu Training
In 1996, Joe Rogan began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlson Gracie in Los Angeles, California.
February 7, 1997: First UFC Show
On February 7, 1997, Joe Rogan's first UFC show took place at UFC 12: Judgement Day in Dothan, Alabama.
1997: Starts Working for the UFC
In 1997, Joe Rogan began working for the UFC as an interviewer and color commentator.
1998: Phil Hartman Murder
In 1998, Rogan's NewsRadio castmate Phil Hartman was murdered by his wife, affecting Rogan's ability to perform stand-up.
December 1999: Records First Stand-Up Comedy Album
In December 1999, Joe Rogan recorded his first stand-up comedy album at the Comedy Connection in Boston.
August 2000: Releases First Stand-Up Comedy Album
In August 2000, Joe Rogan's first stand-up comedy album, I'm Gonna Be Dead Some Day..., was released.
2000: Releases First Comedy Special
In 2000, Joe Rogan released his first comedy special, "I'm Gonna Be Dead Someday..."
2001: Hosts Fear Factor
From 2001, Joe Rogan hosted the game show Fear Factor.
2001: Accepts Offer to Host Fear Factor
In 2001, Joe Rogan accepted an offer from NBC to host the American edition of Fear Factor.
December 2002: Emcees Blockbuster Hollywood Spectacular
In December 2002, Joe Rogan was the emcee for the 2002 Blockbuster Hollywood Spectacular, a Christmas parade in Hollywood.
2002: Hired as UFC Color Commentator
In 2002, Dana White hired Joe Rogan as a color commentator for the UFC, initially for free in exchange for prime event tickets.
February 2003: Becomes Co-Host of The Man Show
In February 2003, Joe Rogan became the new co-host of The Man Show on Comedy Central.
August 2003: Starts Co-Hosting The Man Show
In August 2003, Joe Rogan started co-hosting The Man Show on Comedy Central for its fifth season.
2003: Move to Southern California
In 2003, Joe Rogan lived on and off in Bell Canyon, California.
2004: The Man Show Ends
In 2004, Joe Rogan and Doug Stanhope entered disagreements with Comedy Central over content, and The Man Show ended.
May 2005: Signs Deal with Endeavor Talent Agency
In May 2005, Joe Rogan signed a deal with the Endeavor Talent Agency.
2005: Accuses Carlos Mencia of Joke Thievery
In 2005, Joe Rogan wrote a blog entry accusing comedian Carlos Mencia of joke thievery.
2005: Wesley Snipes Challenges to Cage Fight
In 2005, actor Wesley Snipes challenged Joe Rogan to a cage fight, but Snipes backed out following an investigation by the IRS.
September 2006: Shiny Happy Jihad Recorded
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
From 2001 to 2006, Fear Factor ran for an initial six seasons.
February 2007: Confronts Carlos Mencia On Stage
In February 2007, Joe Rogan confronted Carlos Mencia on stage at The Comedy Store in Hollywood over joke thievery allegations.
April 2007: Shiny Happy Jihad Released
In April 2007, Comedy Central Records released Joe Rogan's fourth comedy special, Shiny Happy Jihad.
2007: Second Stand-up Comedy Special Premieres
In 2007, Joe Rogan's second stand-up comedy special, Joe Rogan: Live, which was filmed in Phoenix, Arizona, 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: Hosts Game Show in My Head
In January 2009, Joe Rogan hosted the short-lived CBS show Game Show in My Head, produced by Ashton Kutcher.
December 2009: Podcast Launch
In December 2009, Joe Rogan launched a free podcast with Brian Redban. The first episode was recorded on December 24 as a live weekly broadcast on Ustream.
2009: Launches The Joe Rogan Experience
In 2009, Joe Rogan launched The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
2009: Marriage to Jessica Ditzel
In 2009, Joe Rogan married Jessica Ditzel.
August 2010: Podcast Named 'The Joe Rogan Experience'
By August 2010, the podcast was named The Joe Rogan Experience and entered the list of 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 documentary
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.
2011: Resuming Fear Factor Host Role and Film Debut
In 2011, Joe Rogan resumed hosting duties for the seventh and final season of Fear Factor. He also played Gale in the film Zookeeper, marking his first major film character. Additionally, in 2011, Rogan was working on a book based on his blog entries, tentatively 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, expanding its reach.
December 2012: Release of 'Live from the Tabernacle'
In December 2012, Joe Rogan released his sixth comedy special, Live from the Tabernacle, exclusively as a download on his website for $5, following Louis C.K.'s example.
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. The show covered topics from his podcasts, like Bigfoot and UFOs, and featured comedians, experts, and scientists. The aim was to explore these subjects with an open-minded perspective.
January 2015: Podcast Downloads Reach 11 Million
By January 2015, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast reached over 11 million monthly downloads, highlighting its growing popularity.
2015: The Joe Rogan Experience Gains Popularity
By 2015, The Joe Rogan Experience became one of the most popular podcasts in the world.
2016: Worked Alongside Mike Goldberg Until the End of the Year
Joe Rogan worked alongside Mike Goldberg as a UFC commentator until the end of 2016.
2018: Purchase of New Home in Bell Canyon
In 2018, Joe Rogan and his family purchased a new home in Bell Canyon, California, for almost $5 million.
October 2019: Reveals Relation 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: Self-Description as Socially Liberal
In 2019, Joe Rogan described himself as socially liberal, supporting various progressive causes and individual freedoms.
January 2020: CNN Describes Rogan as Libertarian-Leaning
In January 2020, CNN described Joe Rogan as "libertarian-leaning", reflecting on his political views.
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: The Joe Rogan Experience on Spotify
On September 1, 2020, The Joe Rogan Experience became available on Spotify as part of the licensing deal.
2020: Move to Austin, Texas
In 2020, Joe Rogan and his family moved to a $14 million home on Lake Austin in Austin, Texas.
2020: Endorses Bernie Sanders
In 2020, Joe Rogan endorsed Bernie Sanders.
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: Questioning Election Fraud Claims
In July 2025, Joe Rogan stated that Donald Trump had no evidence to support the claim that there was widespread election fraud that caused Trump to lose the 2020 presidential election.
January 2021: Exclusivity on Spotify
From January 2021, The Joe Rogan Experience became exclusive to the Spotify platform, with both audio and video content.
April 2021: Remarks on COVID-19 Vaccines
In April 2021, Joe Rogan made contentious remarks about COVID-19 vaccines, claiming young, healthy people did not need them, sparking criticism from health officials and media outlets.
September 1, 2021: Rogan Tests Positive for COVID-19
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 Test
On September 3, 2021, Joe Rogan was retested for COVID-19 and received a negative result.
2021: Onnit Sold to Unilever
In 2021, the supplements and fitness company Onnit, co-founded by Joe Rogan, was sold to Unilever.
January 2022: Open Letter from Scientists
In January 2022, 270 scientists, physicians, professors, doctors, and healthcare workers wrote an open letter to Spotify expressing concern over "false and societally harmful assertions" on The Joe Rogan Experience, particularly regarding COVID-19 misinformation.
January 24, 2022: Neil Young Demands Removal of Music from Spotify
On January 24, 2022, Neil Young posted an open letter demanding Spotify remove his music if The Joe Rogan Experience was not removed, citing misinformation concerns.
February 4, 2022: Removal of 70 Episodes by Spotify
On February 4, 2022, Spotify removed 70 episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience, selected by Rogan, all predating the COVID-19 pandemic, after discussions about racially insensitive language.
February 2022: Controversy Over Racial Slur
In February 2022, India Arie shared a compilation of Joe Rogan saying the racial slur "nigger" on The Joe Rogan Experience, leading to an apology from Rogan. UFC fighters defended Rogan amidst allegations of a political hit job.
February 2022: Spotify Removes Episodes
In February 2022, Spotify removed 113 episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience due to concerns about racist and insensitive language in some episodes.
April 2022: Comments on Transgender Athletes
In April 2022, Joe Rogan commented on transgender women competing in women's sports, particularly MMA, and transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, stating concerns about fairness.
October 2022: Shares Litter Box Hoax
In October 2022, Joe Rogan shared a widely discredited hoax about public schools providing litter boxes to students who dress up as cats during an interview with Tulsi Gabbard.
2022: Comments on Ron DeSantis
In 2022, Joe Rogan said that Republican Ron DeSantis would be "a good president", expressing a positive view of DeSantis' potential leadership.
2022: Rumble Offer
In early 2022, Rumble offered Joe Rogan $100 million to switch platforms from Spotify, but he declined the offer.
February 2023: Remarks on Jewish People and Money
In February 2023, Joe Rogan made comments on his podcast, stating the "idea that Jewish people are not into money is ridiculous", defending Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. The comments were widely condemned.
March 2023: Opening of Comedy Mothership
In March 2023, Joe Rogan opened the Comedy Mothership comedy club in Austin, Texas.
February 2024: Promotes Debunked AIDS Claims
In February 2024, during a podcast with Bret Weinstein, Joe Rogan promoted the debunked claim that party drugs were a significant factor in AIDS and falsely claimed that the antiviral drug AZT killed people faster than AIDS. He also praised AIDS denialist Peter Duesberg.
March 2024: Comments on Israel's Actions
In March 2024, Joe Rogan described Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip as a "genocide". Later, he acknowledged writer Coleman Hughes' perspective disputing the genocide allegations.
April 2024: Lawsuit Against Onnit
In April 2024, a lawsuit was filed against Onnit, alleging that its 'Alpha BRAIN' supplement performed no better than a placebo and that the product was surrounded by "false, misleading and deceptive advertising".
November 4, 2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump
On November 4, 2024, Joe Rogan endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump for the 2024 United States presidential election, citing Elon Musk's compelling case for Trump.
November 2024: Criticism of Biden and Zelenskyy
In November 2024, Joe Rogan criticized outgoing U.S. president Joe Biden for allowing Ukraine to strike back at mainland Russia with US-supplied missiles. He also criticized Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying "Fuck you, man. You fucking people are about to start world war three".
December 2024: Top Podcast on Spotify for Fifth Year
In December 2024, Spotify confirmed that The Joe Rogan Experience was the top podcast on its platform for a fifth consecutive year.
2024: Renews Deal with Spotify
In 2024, Joe Rogan renewed his deal with Spotify for an estimated $250 million, but will no longer be exclusive to them.
2024: Supports Donald Trump
In 2024, Joe Rogan supported Donald Trump, later criticizing some of Trump's policies.
January 10, 2025: Joe Rogan Interviews Mark Zuckerberg
On January 10, 2025, Joe Rogan published an interview with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, where Zuckerberg alleged that the Biden administration had pressured Facebook to take down posts claiming that the COVID-19 vaccine had 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", pointing out negative reactions during sporting events.
April 2025: Deportation Operations Criticized
By April 2025, Joe Rogan referred to the Trump administration's operation to deport immigrants to El Salvador as "horrific", expressing strong disapproval.
April 2025: Comments on the Term 'Retard'
In April 2025, Joe Rogan remarked that the re-emergence of the disability slur "retard" into mainstream use is a cultural victory spurred by podcasts.
June 2025: Fitness Influencer Arrested for Threats
In June 2025, fitness influencer Liver King was arrested after making violent consecutive threats against Joe Rogan on social media.
July 2025: Discontentment with Trump Administration
In July 2025, Joe Rogan expressed his discontentment with the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files. Additionally, Rogan expressed concern with the Trump administration's deportation efforts, referring to the deportation of foreign students on college campuses.
July 2025: Urging 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, emphasizing the need for someone who is a good person.
September 2025: Criticized for Climate Change Interpretation
In September 2025, Joe Rogan was criticized by Jessica Tierney for his interpretation of a global temperature chart. Rogan claimed temperatures are cooling, contrary to evidence supporting global warming.
2025: Affirms Belief in Religion
In 2025, Joe Rogan, while questioned by Zahi Hawass, affirmed his belief in religion, having softened his previous agnostic stance.
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