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Joe Rogan's $250 Million Spotify Deal

February 12, 2024 / 00:59

This episode discusses the impact of Joe Rogan's podcast on public perception and mental health, particularly in relation to COVID-19 misinformation. Key topics include personal experiences with loss, the ripple effect of misinformation, and the financial success of Rogan's platform.

The guest shares a personal story about losing a cousin to COVID-19 and the subsequent suicide of his cousin's wife, highlighting the emotional toll of misinformation. He expresses concern over how Rogan's platform has affected people, particularly in the context of deprogramming young listeners.

He recounts his decision to pull content from Spotify in protest against the spread of misinformation, emphasizing the importance of free speech while also advocating for responsible discourse. The guest acknowledges Rogan's significant financial success, noting the impressive download numbers and revenue generated.

Overall, the episode presents a critical view of the consequences of misinformation in media, particularly during the pandemic, while also recognizing the complexities of Rogan's influence.

TL;DR

The episode critiques Joe Rogan's impact on misinformation and mental health, sharing personal stories of loss and protest against his platform.

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I have real personal animist towards Joe
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Rogan I lost a cousin of Co and then his
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wife 9 months later killed herself I
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mean people just don't have a sense for
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the ripple effect of this antiva
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misinformation that politicized science
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it it took a real toll on people and you
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remember this I I called Spotify and our
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CEO Jim bof and said I don't deny his
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Free Speech rights but my free speech
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rights or I'm not going to distribute on
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Spotify and we pulled property off of
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spotify and I said I'm not going to go
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back on until Co um subsides I know a
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lot of people who's feel like they have
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to deprogram their sons from Joe Rogan
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and some of the people he's platformed
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having said that trying to separate the
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person from the politics he deserves
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every [ __ ] penny I mean by one
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estimate he's doing
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1990 million downloads a month quar of a
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billion dollar is a lot of money but
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when you have the most popular person by
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far in a medium that's growing a quarter
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of a billion dollars over 3 years is not
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outrageous

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Episode Highlights

  • The Ripple Effect of Misinformation
    Misinformation has a significant impact on people's lives and mental health.
    “Mean people just don't have a sense for the ripple effect of this antiva.”
    @ 00m 06s
    February 12, 2024
  • Free Speech vs. Platforming
    A debate on the balance between free speech and the responsibility of platforms.
    “I don't deny his Free Speech rights but my free speech rights.”
    @ 00m 18s
    February 12, 2024
  • Joe Rogan's Earnings
    Joe Rogan's popularity translates to massive earnings, highlighting his influence in media.
    “A quarter of a billion dollars over 3 years is not outrageous.”
    @ 00m 54s
    February 12, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Tragic Loss00:04
  • Misinformation Impact00:10
  • Deprogramming Sons00:31
  • Rogan's Success00:40

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