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Joe Rogan's $250 Million Spotify Deal

February 12, 2024 / 00:59

This episode discusses Joe Rogan's influence, the impact of COVID-19 misinformation, and the personal toll it has taken on individuals. Key topics include free speech, the responsibilities of platforms like Spotify, and the financial aspects of Rogan's podcast.

The conversation highlights a personal story about losing a cousin and the subsequent struggles faced by family members, emphasizing the ripple effects of misinformation. The speaker expresses frustration over the politicization of science and its consequences on mental health.

Additionally, the speaker recounts their decision to pull content from Spotify in protest of Rogan's platforming of certain views. They acknowledge Rogan's popularity and financial success while questioning the ethics of his influence.

TLDR

The episode critiques Joe Rogan's impact on misinformation and mental health, sharing personal stories and discussing platform responsibilities.

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I have real personal animist towards Joe Rogan I lost a cousin of Co and then his

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wife 9 months later killed herself I mean people just don't have a sense for the ripple effect of this antiva

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misinformation that politicized science it it took a real toll on people and you

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remember this I I called Spotify and our CEO Jim bof and said I don't deny his Free Speech rights but my free speech

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rights or I'm not going to distribute on Spotify and we pulled property off of spotify and I said I'm not going to go

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back on until Co um subsides I know a lot of people who's feel like they have to deprogram their sons from Joe Rogan

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and some of the people he's platformed having said that trying to separate the person from the politics he deserves

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every [ __ ] penny I mean by one estimate he's doing 1990 million downloads a month quar of a

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billion dollar is a lot of money but when you have the most popular person by far in a medium that's growing a quarter

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of a billion dollars over 3 years is not outrageous

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Episode Highlights

The Ripple Effect of Misinformation
Misinformation has a profound impact on people's lives.
“It took a real toll on people.”
@ 00m 13s
February 12, 2024
Free Speech Dilemma
Navigating the balance between free speech and personal beliefs.
“I don't deny his Free Speech rights but my free speech rights.”
@ 00m 21s
February 12, 2024
Joe Rogan's Popularity
Rogan's massive reach and influence in the podcasting world.
“He's doing 1990 million downloads a month.”
@ 00m 44s
February 12, 2024

Episode Quotes

I don't deny his Free Speech rights but my free speech rights.
Joe Rogan's $250 Million Spotify Deal

Key Moments

Tragic Loss00:04
Misinformation Impact00:10
Free Speech Conflict00:21
Deprogramming Sons00:31
Rogan's Influence00:36
Financial Success00:49