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After Makhachev's UFC 330 title defense against Ian Machado Garry, Joe Rogan warned that moving to 170 pounds brings bigger, more powerful contenders like Michael Morales and Carlos Prates, potentially testing his control and durability and prompting speculation he might consider returning to 155 to maintain an edge.
Joe Rogan watched Islam Makhachev defend his 170-pound title at UFC 330 and expressed pride but concern about how the champ will fare against truly big welterweights. He highlighted Michael Morales and Carlos Prates as powerfully sized opponents with knockout ability, noting the extra toll the heavier division takes on Makhachev’s grappling. Rogan even suggested, if in his corner, a move back down to 155 might be wiser than chasing 170‑pound power. The takeaway is whether Makhachev can translate his dominance to the biggest welterweights.
Rep. Jamie Raskin condemns a plan for Truth Social to charge up to $100,000 a month for early access to Trump’s posts, calling it a 'smash-and-grab' insider-trading scheme that could give traders a split-second edge and affect markets; the idea, discussed with Joe Rogan and reported by Reuters, raises questions about legality and market impact.
Edson Barboza cried through his UFC 330 ring walk and announced his retirement after a fourth straight loss to Esteban Ribovics, ending his storied UFC run. The 40-year-old KO artist placed his gloves in the Octagon after Rogan’s post-fight interview with Ribovics, marking an emotional farewell to MMA.
Islam Makhachev says he will not retire after UFC 330 and plans to push his win streak to 20, aiming to set an unbreakable UFC record as he defends his title against Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia, while dismissing Joe Rogan’s retirement theory.
Joe Rogan suggested Islam Makhachev could retire after his welterweight title defense at UFC 330, which would clear a path for Michael Morales and Carlos Prates to clash for the vacant crown, with both contenders waiting on the outcome of the main event.
Joe Rogan suggested Islam Makhachev could retire after a win at UFC 330 against Ian Machado Garry, noting Makhachev’s accomplishments across two weight classes. Makhachev has said he’s not retiring yet, while Rogan muses about Morales and Prates challenging for an undisputed title afterward. Morales is also mentioned as the official backup for UFC 330.
Joe Rogan criticized the UFC’s pay structure, calling the win-based bonuses the worst part of the system and arguing fighters should receive a guaranteed, higher base pay regardless of fight outcomes, since judging, officiating, injuries, and other factors can affect earnings.
Chelsea Handler questioned Forbes' claim that Joe Rogan earned about $82 million from June 2025 to June 2026, asking who is paying Joe Rogan $82 million and suggesting the money could help veterans or children. Rogan's The Joe Rogan Experience is Spotify's top global podcast and No. 1 on Apple Podcasts, but Handler notes his history of controversial comments and misinformation, and mentions Neil Young's call to remove his music from Spotify. Rogan has not publicly responded. Forbes' list also includes other high earners like Steven Bartlett, Ashley Flowers, and Will Arnett/Jason Bateman/Sean Hayes.
Forbes' 2026 list names Joe Rogan as the highest-paid podcaster with about $82 million, prompting Chelsea Handler to publicly slam the payout and suggest the funds would be better spent on veterans or children; her remark drew backlash and fed into ongoing chatter about celebrity earnings in the podcasting world, with Forbes noting other top earners on the list.
Forbes’ 2026 highest-paid podcasters list places Joe Rogan atop eight-figure earnings at $82 million, with TBPN’s John Coogan and Jordi Hays at $70 million, Steven Bartlett at $45 million, Ashley Flowers at $42 million, and Will Arnett/Jason Bateman/Sean Hayes at $37 million, underscoring how distribution deals and partnerships drive big paydays in the growing podcast industry.
Forbes' 2026 list of the highest-paid podcasters places Joe Rogan on top with about $82 million from The Joe Rogan Experience, followed by TBPN at $70 million, Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO at $45 million, Ashley Flowers’ Crime Junkie at $42 million, and SmartLess at $37 million. The Kelce brothers land at No. 7 with roughly $35 million for New Heights, while Alex Cooper earns about $32 million for Call Her Daddy, with several other celebrities and creators rounding out the top 20.
The Washington Post reports JD Vance’s allies say fellow Republicans are mounting a coordinated, social-media-driven campaign to derail his potential 2028 bid, a level of intra-party hostility not seen in decades. Critics intensified after his Rogan podcast appearance, with conservatives like Ben Shapiro weighing in, and some allies describe the effort as organized; NH polling shows his support slipping, highlighting pressure from detractors aiming to block a Vance candidacy.
On a recent Joe Rogan Experience episode, Rogan said his 2024 interview with Sheldon Johnson preceded a New York City murder in which Johnson allegedly killed and decapitated another man. Johnson was later arrested in March 2024 after police found a torso in a blue bin and a head in a Bronx apartment freezer, and he faces murder-related charges while pleading not guilty. Johnson had been a criminal-justice activist and former prisoner.
Christina Ricci fired off a sharp reply on Threads after a post praising not listening to Joe Rogan appeared in the replies, writing “I’d rather die,” a moment that drew praise from fellow users and highlighted the celebrity clapback trend per the BuzzFeed article.