![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As of 2020, Rogan enjoys a multi-year licensing deal with Spotify, priced at $100 million. These include boxing legend Mike Tyson, astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, cycling icon Lance Armstrong, and tech magnate Elon Musk, among others. JRE episodes typically host a buffet of expert guests. Rogan’s DMT-powered rants had gone truly international. In 2011, The Joe Rogan Experience was licensed to SiriusXM Satellite Radio. What began as a casual, silly episode in 2009 (with buddy Brian Redban) morphed into one of the Top 100 podcasts on iTunes. With his gift of the gab, it was only a matter of time before Rogan started his own podcast. Logo for Joe Rogan’s podcast reveals an open ‘third eye’: a sign of spiritual awakening. So with the money he earned from six seasons of Fear Factor, Rogan took on two videographers to film his life on tour - later uploaded as the JoeShow web series. “Joe Rogan” became a household name for edgy, daring stand-up routines. As a result, tickets to his comedy shows sold out rapidly. Just ask any hardcore UFC fan! The Joe Rogan Experienceĭuring a brief spell as the host for NBC’s Fear Factor, Rogan’s popularity rose in America. Joe Rogan’s colour commentary is beloved for its expertise (as well as its comedic flair). Rogan got his pay: both in cash, and in the fierce adoration of sports fans all over. The “deal” lasted only 15 free matches, though. Not with a salary, but with free tickets for him and his friends! In 2002, UFC ( Ultimate Fighting Championship) president Dana White convinced Rogan to come back. He started as a backstage and post-fight interviewer in 1997, and quit after two years due to out-of-pocket travel costs. Rogan’s stint as an MMA (mixed martial arts) commentator is legendary. It’s all so nonsensical, ridiculous, and chaotic.” Let’s Get Ready To Rumble… Joe Rogan’s broad knowledge of martial arts (and comedic flair) is PERFECT for colour commentary. The glamour of acting on TV faded quickly. He cancelled his comedy shows, and soon grew tired of the sitcom life, of playing the “same character every week”. The death of his friend broke Joe deeply. In May of 1988, Phil Hartman was shot dead by his wife. Rogan tried to warn his friend to divorce his wife - to no avail. She was jealous of her husband’s TV career and was often abusive. (Photo courtesy: Creative Commons)Ĭhief among these “secret troubles” was Phil’s wife, former model Brynn Omdahl. Joe Rogan with co-star Phil Hartman in the NBC sitcom NewsRadio. The rest is history, or so they say… All the World’s A Stage In 1990, Joe Rogan decided to move to New York City as a full-time comedian. Such as teaching martial arts, construction, delivering newspapers, and driving for a private detective with a DUI (on the sly).įortune smiled upon him. He did odd jobs to support his early stand-up career. On August 27, 1988, Joe went onstage at Stitches comedy club’s open-mic night - his first stand-up gig ever. “Those jokes are hilarious! You should do stand-up comedy.” And what do ya know? Rogan was a HUGE hit. As a way of coping, he cracked jokes for his friends at the gym and Taekwondo school. ![]() There was a legit career path as an MMA fighter waiting for him - if not for the chronic migraines. (Photo courtesy: Black Belt Mag)Ĭontrary to popular belief, Rogan’s true passion lies in kickboxing, not comedy. Never heard from him again.” - from a Rolling Stone interview.īefore his big break in stand-up, Joe Rogan taught martial arts at Boston University and Revere, MA for a living. After the split, we moved to San Francisco and that was it. It was just confusing, you know? He was just a very violent, scary guy. Nothing bad ever really happened to me… I don’t hate the guy. “All I remember of my dad are these brief, violent flashes of domestic violence… But I don’t want to complain about my childhood. His mother first took him to San Francisco, then to Florida, and finally to Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts, where they took a breath of fresh air. He doesn’t recall much of his dad - a former cop who abandoned him when he was seven. Joe Rogan was born on Augin Newark, New Jersey. Psychonauts even dub Rogan as the ‘21st Century Timothy Leary’… Brief, Violent Flashes He is today’s top celebrity advocate for DMT, LSD, and psilocybin. Joe Rogan (born Joseph James Rogan) is an American podcast host, UFC colour commentator, and stand-up comedian. ![]()
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