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Spotify and Joe Rogan Extend Partnership in New Multiyear Deal
business2 days ago

Spotify and Joe Rogan Extend Partnership in New Multiyear Deal

Joe Rogan has renewed his multiyear licensing agreement with Spotify, extending a partnership that began in 2020. The deal, reportedly valued at an estimated $250 million over its term, allows 'The Joe Rogan Experience' to remain on Spotify while also being distributed across other platforms. Spotify retains control over ad sales and licensing. The show, which has 18 million followers on Spotify, remains the most-followed podcast on the platform and was the most-listened-to podcast across Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts in 2025.

via Variety|
#business#entertainment#joe-rogan
Conan O'Brien Says He Left Late Night to Avoid Being 'Asked to Leave'
entertainment9 days ago

Conan O'Brien Says He Left Late Night to Avoid Being 'Asked to Leave'

Conan O'Brien revealed at the Bloomberg Screentime conference that he chose to end his TBS show in 2021 after 28 years, rather than waiting for the 30-year mark, because he perceived the late-night landscape was shifting. He described leaving before being 'asked to leave' as an Irish tradition. O'Brien noted that while networks claim late night is no longer economically viable, he finds his current podcasting situation more comfortable due to better margins and a smaller, crucial team.

via thewrap.com|
#bloomberg-screentime#conan-obrien#entertainment
Jenna Fischer explains leaving lead TV roles to reclaim time and launch a podcast
life-style1 month ago

Jenna Fischer explains leaving lead TV roles to reclaim time and launch a podcast

Jenna Fischer reveals she stepped away from lead TV roles after The Office because grueling hours (around 65–70 hours per week) and motherhood made balancing work with family untenable. She chose a steadier, more flexible path through podcasting with former co-star Angela Kinsey (Office Ladies), giving her time for school runs and family while maintaining income. Since then she’s taken on supporting roles (including Mean Girls 2024 and Nimrods) and is cancer-free after a 2023 breast cancer diagnosis.,

via The Independent|
#angela-kinsey#jenna-fischer#life-style
Spotify’s Skip Button Could Upend How Podcasts Make Money
technology2 months ago

Spotify’s Skip Button Could Upend How Podcasts Make Money

Spotify is testing a foreground skip button for some paid subscribers that lets listeners skip podcast ads and other promos, potentially reshaping podcast monetization by privileging Spotify’s ads while publishers’ ads can be skipped. The feature is limited (only on foreground app, for select Premium users) and marketed as improving listener engagement, but networks warn it could push advertisers to other platforms and shift podcast discovery toward clips and video,

via Semafor|
#advertising#podcasting#premium
Chelsea Handler questions Joe Rogan's $82M podcaster payday
entertainment2 months ago

Chelsea Handler questions Joe Rogan's $82M podcaster payday

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.

via Yahoo News UK|
#chelsea-handler#earnings#entertainment
Rogan Tops Forbes 2026 Podcaster Payday, Kelce and Cooper Break Into Top 10
business2 months ago

Rogan Tops Forbes 2026 Podcaster Payday, Kelce and Cooper Break Into Top 10

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.

via E! News|
#alex-cooper#business#forbes
Brianna Chickenfry Joins the Alex Cooper–Alix Earle Podcast Feud
culture5 months ago

Brianna Chickenfry Joins the Alex Cooper–Alix Earle Podcast Feud

Brianna LaPaglia, known as Brianna Chickenfry, has entered the ongoing feud between Alex Cooper and Alix Earle, with Cooper accusing LaPaglia of insulting her in comments and sharing alleged DMs. LaPaglia pushed back, claiming she’s a fan and friend of Earle and noting their DM exchanges, while the dynamic revolves around Portnoy’s behind-the-scenes influence.

via The Cut|
#alex-cooper#alix-earle#brianna-chickenfry
media-and-entertainment1 year ago

The Evolving Landscape of Podcasting: From Power Players to Video Dominance

The podcasting industry is experiencing a significant shift from traditional, narrative-style shows to low-cost, video-based chat shows primarily consumed on YouTube, leading to changes in content creation, audience engagement, and industry dynamics, including concerns about the medium's independence and the decline of traditional talk shows.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#chat-shows#industry-shift#media-and-entertainment
Stephen Colbert Teases New Career Moves After 'The Late Show'
entertainment1 year ago

Stephen Colbert Teases New Career Moves After 'The Late Show'

Stephen Colbert, whose 'Late Show' will end in May 2026, is considering a new career in podcasting, inspired by conversations with podcast creators Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, and is exploring ideas like hosting a podcast about dating his wife. The show’s ending is due to a CBS financial decision, not performance issues, and Colbert is already thinking about his next steps in media.

via AOL.com|
#career-transition#entertainment#late-show