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Rogan Earns $82M as Podcasters Rake in Millions
31 Jul
Summary
- Joe Rogan led earners with $82 million from his podcast.
- Top podcasters reported earnings between June 2025 and June 2026.
- Celebrities flock to podcasting, highlighting its financial success.
Joe Rogan emerged as the highest-paid podcaster for 2026, raking in $82 million through The Joe Rogan Experience. Forbes detailed these earnings, which encompass revenue from minimum guarantees, revenue sharing, platform fees, and live events. This period of calculation spanned from June 2025 to June 2026.
Following Rogan, the Technology Business Programming Network secured the second spot with $70 million. Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO earned $45 million, while Ashley Flowers' Crime Junkie garnered $42 million. The SmartLess podcast, hosted by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, brought in $37 million.
Other significant earners included the New Heights podcast and The Mel Robbins Podcast, each making $35 million. Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy earned $32 million during the same timeframe. Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert ($25 million), Amy Poehler's Good Hang ($24 million), and Jay Shetty's On Purpose ($21 million) also featured on the list.
