Chelsea Handler slams the fact Joe Rogan made over $82 million
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Comedian Chelsea Handler expressed disbelief on Instagram over Joe Rogan earning $82 million between June 2025 and June 2026, questioning who is paying him such a sum.
- "The Joe Rogan Experience," launched in 2009, is one of the most popular podcasts in the US, averaging 11 million listeners per episode and ranking as Spotify's top global podcast.
- Handler criticized Rogan for spreading misinformation and frequently being uninformed, suggesting the money would be better spent supporting veterans or children.
- Joe Rogan is a polarizing figure, known for his criticism of the Trump administration and controversy over past racial slurs and COVID-19 misinformation; he has not yet responded to Handler's comments.
- Forbes' 2026 highest-paid podcasters list features diverse creators, with Rogan at the top followed by John Coogan and Jordi Hays ($70 million), Steven Bartlett ($45 million), and Ashley Flowers ($42 million), among others.
