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“I Would Literally Have to Have Another Life”: Spotify Podcaster & UFC Commentator Joe Rogan Opens Up About a Burden That He Can’t Keep Up

Published 02/21/2023, 11:30 AM EST

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UFC commentator and popular podcaster Joe Rogan is a name that needs no introduction. With over 16 million followers on his Instagram handle and fetching over 10 million average listeners per episode for his podcast, he is a social media sensation. Rogan is the host of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ which features famous celebrities across all fields. Thus, he prepares for each podcast episode. During a recent podcast, he opened up about his trouble adjusting to fame and how he deals with daily interactions. He revealed that he often feels overwhelmed by the constant attention and the number of messages he receives daily.

In today’s era of social media surge, the ability to connect with anyone, anywhere, has become easier than ever. However, this power also comes with its cons. Due to the constant influx of messages and emails, many people find themselves flabbergasted. The bombardment of messages can become overwhelming and cause anxiety for some people. Many struggle to keep up with the demands of constant communication and the pressure to respond.

The UFC commentator is no exception. He is facing similar issues with the constant stream of messages and emails he receives daily. In a recent podcast with New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney, he expressed his frustration about not being able to respond to all the messages he receives. He revealed how he feels overwhelmed and helpless in keeping up with the daily influx of messages.

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Rogan rants: Overwhelmed by fame and messages

Joe Rogan, in JRE episode #1942, has revealed that he receives countless project proposals and ideas each day. According to him, people who are outside of the public sphere can’t comprehend the number of pitches he receives. Unfortunately, he is unable to keep up with the demand and respond to them, despite his best efforts. Rogan admits that it is impossible for him to handle it all himself, and it has become a constant challenge.

He said, “There’s fu*king too many. I would literally have to have another life. Right just to interact with people. Like a separate me that just interacts with people on social media, interacts with people on emails and text messages.

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After a while it’s not possible. So I just change my number every now and again and just lose people, sorry. Disappear,” he further added.

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Not only is Rogan overwhelmed with project proposals and ideas, but he also struggles to respond to emails and text messages. While he regrets not being able to stay in touch with some people, it is a decision he had to make due to the overwhelming amount of messages he receives.

Joe Rogan shares his frustration

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Joe Rogan, a famous comedian, podcast host, and UFC commentator, has recently spoken about his busy schedule, which many people might not understand. According to Rogan, people who are not engaged in the same work as he is, fail to comprehend the amount of work that goes into his profession. Due to this, some people try to persuade him to do other things with them, which can be frustrating for Rogan.

He said, “I don’t have the bandwidth, there’s no room for you. There’s no time, there’s nothing, there’s no way. I don’t have any time for anything.

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However, Rogan clarifies that he simply doesn’t have the time for any other commitments. With his podcast episodes, which last for an average of two and a half hours, and his responsibilities as a UFC commentator and his comedy career, Rogan’s schedule is packed to the brim. He also trains in martial arts, which takes up a considerable amount of his time.

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Himakshu Vyas

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene.
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