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Joe Rogan Mourns the Loss of His Former JRE Podcast Guest & Powerlifter Louie Simmons

Published 03/26/2022, 2:26 PM EDT

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Life is unpredictable, and at any moment, it can take an unexpected swerve that is impossible to predict. At one moment we are living and celebrating with our close confidants and in another, bitter news can make one’s life topsy-turvy.

Recently, the iconic commentator and podcaster experienced something similar because the veteran power-lifter, Louie Simmons shockingly passed away, which jolted Joe Rogan.

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Joe Rogan bids his dear friend goodbye: ‘You will be greatly missed’

In a recent Instagram post, Rogan shared a final message and his heartfelt feelings about Simmons. He stated, he was one of the brightest minds, a true genius in terms of strength training.

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He said, “Rest In Peace, Louie Simmons.”
You were a strength training genius, and a genuine bad motherf***er who lived life on his own terms. It was an honor to meet you and have you on the podcast.”

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You will be greatly missed. Westside against the world.”

How much does Joe Rogan make per episode from Spotify?

Popular podcast host and voice of UFC, Joe Rogan has come a long way in his life from hosting humble podcast shows to building a massive studio. UFC Icon has now signed an exclusive deal with Spotify, which brings him a massive pay cheque of $200 million. Moreover, JRE ropes in monthly views of over 150+ listeners each month.

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With a per episode averaging around 11 million views, Rogan is set to make somewhere around $75k to 100k from one episode. He routinely posts 5 episodes per week, which could see him making upwards of 1.5 million to 2 million dollars. This fascinating rise in his earnings is all due to his relentless approach and hard work that he put into building the show.

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In a conversation with popular YouTuber, MrBeast in episode #1788, he revealed that his show originally cost him money. Instead of making him a dime, he had to invest in the show for roughly 5-6 years for it to reach a point where he finally started making a profit. Now, this massive Spotify partnership has only helped him earn all that money back and more with the deal.

What do you make of Joe Rogan’s message for his beloved friend? Let us know in the comments below!

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