Joe Rogan's 'JRE' podcast loses top spot on Spotify to Trevor Noah as contract nears its end
AUSTIN, TEXAS: Joe Rogan, the well-known UFC commentator, and podcasting genius, garnered attention when his podcast relinquished its top position on Spotify, marking the end of its reign as the leading podcast on the platform.
Rogan's podcast is celebrated for its engaging and diverse conversations, with fans commending him for the intriguing topics he explores with his guests.
This approach has consistently piqued the interest of his dedicated followers.
Joe Rogan dragged down to second spot by Trevor Noah
Rogan's longstanding reign at the top of Spotify's podcast charts faced a challenge from a new contender, also supported by Spotify.
This rival is none other than Trevor Noah's latest podcast, 'What Now? with Trevor Noah,' which made its debut featuring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on November 9.
Noah's inaugural episode has displaced the 'JRE' show, pushing it to the second spot.
Noah released the second episode, featuring actress, producer, and author Kerry Washington, on November 16.
According to Spotify, "'What Now? with Trevor Noah' is a show wherein each episode Trevor will go deep with a special guest, including entertainers, CEOs, actors, athletes, and thought leaders."
It added, "These are the kind of conversations that happen behind the scenes, full of radical candor, authentic back-and-forths, and honest reactions, with Trevor bringing to bear his classic, effortlessly playful and equally probing style."
Over the last decade, the 'Joe Rogan Experience' has firmly solidified its position as the world's premier podcast.
This remarkable success led Joe Rogan to strike a substantial $200 million exclusivity deal with Spotify in 2020, a deal that is now reportedly nearing its expiration date.
Joe Rogan fans not happy after 'JRE' podcast host is dethroned
After the announcement of Rogan being surpassed by Trevor in the podcast scene, a domain often considered Rogan's stronghold, numerous users came forward to express their sentiments.
One user wrote, "Went and gave Noah a 1 star rating haha"
Another user wrote, "Noah sucks, primarily because he’s an idiot."
A user shared a GIF and stated, "Okay."