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Spotify close to renewing Joe Rogan podcast deal - sources

Joe Rogan’s programme was the most listened to podcast in the US in the third quarter of last year

Joe Rogan, who hosts an extended chat show, signed his present contract in 2020. It was reportedly worth $200 million.

Spotify is close to renewing a new multiyear deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, according to people familiar with the discussions.

The commentator and comedian will continue to produce his show, The Joe Rogan Experience, for Spotify, the world’s largest audio streaming service, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing information that isn’t yet public.

Spotify plans to announce the new deal in the coming days, although the negotiations could ...