UFC commentator Joe Rogan reaped found a lot of success with his podcast. He put relentless effort into making The Joe Rogan Experience one of the most popular and content-rich podcasts out there today. The 55-year-old received the fruits of his labor as he repeated last year’s success again.

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JRE boasts almost 11 million listeners per episode. Rogan invites guests from several areas and provides conversations on a diverse range of topics. The former Fear Factor host is unwavering in this approach and it has not failed to deliver yet.

The Joe Rogan Experience ranked the most popular podcast of 2022

The Joe Rogan Experience secured the spot of the number one podcast on Spotify for 2022. Exclusive to Spotify, The Joe Rogan Experience became the most popular podcast globally and in the US for the second year in a row. The former Fear factor host beat Alex Cooper and Emma Chamberlain to secure the spot of the world’s leading podcast host of 2022.

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Rogan launched the successful podcast in 2009. Over twelve and a half year period, he has recorded upwards of two thousand episodes. This includes JRE, JRE MMA Shows, Fight Companions, and some other segments.

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On average, the 55-year-old releases three to four JRE episodes per week. He released the highest number of episodes in 2019, with 221 episodes.

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Recently, Meghan Markle and her ‘Archetype’ podcast replaced Rogan’s no.1 spot. JRE also lost its spot to certain other podcasts in 2022 on a number of occasions.

When JRE lost its no.1 spot

Back in August 2022, Meghan Markle’s ‘Archetype’ podcast topped the Spotify charts, knocking The Joe Rogan Experience off its spot. Markle’s podcast topped the chart in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. ‘Archetype’s debut guest was tennis icon, Serena Williams. However, JRE took back the no.1 spot in the coming months.

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JRE also lost the no.1 spot to Alex Cooper’s ‘Call Her Daddy.’ After the Season 2 premiere featuring Hailey Bieber, ‘Call Her Daddy’ took the coveted no.1 spot on Spotify charts, dethroning JRE. Similar to ‘Archetype,’ ‘Call Her Daddy; also took the no.1 spot in English-speaking countries like the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Kim Kardashian’s true crime podcast ‘The System’ also briefly toppled JRE when it launched.

Despite facing constant competition from multiple celebrity podcasts, JRE has managed to remain the undisputed favorite. This points to the consistency and quality that Rogan delivers.

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As Senior Editor of EssentiallySports’ UFC division, Yeswanth Praveen brings firsthand experience to our combat vertical. A competitive boxer since his college days, he still trains four times a week, keeping his connection to the sport sharp. An English major with a strong command of language, Yeswanth combines technical insight with compelling storytelling, decoding complex fight sequences while capturing the heart of a fighter’s journey. Since joining EssentiallySports in 2021, he has played a pivotal role in shaping our combat coverage strategies. His work has earned recognition from UFC veterans like Bruce Buffer and former heavyweight Brendan Schaub. His UFC takes on Twitter keep him actively engaged with fight fans. Whether breaking down a high-stakes title fight or profiling a rising prospect, Yeswanth delivers authenticity and depth.

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