AUSTIN, TEXAS: Joe Rogan gained a lot of fame among netizens after his 'Joe Rogan Experience' podcast became the world's most listened podcast. He recently crossed the 2000-episode milestone and commemorated the achievement with a social media post explaining how much he "enjoys talking to people." Fans have also expressed their reactions to the remarkable feat on Instagram.
Rogan's job as a podcast presenter has taken him to new heights, in addition to being a stand-up comedian and a well-known UFC personality. The 55-year-old's show was so popular that Spotify offered him a $200 million deal to air exclusively on their platform. His popularity has elevated him to the ranks of the world's most powerful individuals.
'How could you not enjoy talking to cool people?'
To mark his monumental milestone, the 55-year-old presented a video compilation of some of the show's most interesting episodes featuring some of the most notable guests. The show has seen everything, from billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk to celebrities like Quentin Tarantino and Howie Mandel.
On the show, he was joined by Duncan Trusell wearing a furry outfit. The video montage also showed his journey from 2009, when he initially released an episode on YouTube. The video opened with Rogan's statement, "How could you not enjoy talking to cool people?"
'We love you'
Many people commented on the 'JRE' host's Instagram post, wishing him prosperity. Jon Anik, another UFC analyst, looked pleased for Joe Rogan, exchanging emojis and referring to the 55-year-old as the "goat." Meanwhile, Ryron Gracie, a Gracie family member, shared his congrats with a few clap emojis.
Fans congratulated and showered love on Rogan on reaching the milestone of 2000 episodes. A fan wrote, "You have inspired so many people Joe. We love you Joe. Thank you buddy for always always making us laugh." Meanwhile, others noted how his podcast had altered their lives. He wrote, "Can you imagine how many lives you have fundamentally changed?! I love you Joe."
According to one fan, the 'JRE' podcast helped him learn more from the show than he did in school. "This podcast has taught me more about life, health, nutrition and just about anything else than school ever did," he wrote.
Fans also urged Rogan to continue doing what he has been doing since 2009. They expect more episodes in the future. Fans consider Rogan to be one of the "most necessary" voices in history.