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What’s Joe Rogan’s secret sauce?
"The Joe Rogan Experience" is one of the most popular podcasts in the world, with each episode amassing over 1 million downloads and earning over $100,000.
So what's Joe Rogan's secret? Let's dive in.
The man behind the podcast, is Joe Rogan, an American comedian, presenter, and UFC commentator. He started his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience” in 2009, on YouTube.
After listening to tens of Rogan’s episodes, I think Rogan’s success boils down to the following: — Rogan is an excellent listener. He rarely interrupts his guests and when he disagrees with them, he calmly challenges what they say with a fact or question.
- Low production value. Rogan’s interviews are raw with very few edits. You can hear the coughs and the laughs and the awkward poses. It makes the show authentic as if you are just listening to two people chatting over coffee about everyday things.
- Rogan is a big reader. He always references books and discusses them with his guests, giving the show an intellectual flare.
- Rogan hosts an eclectic mix of guests. From politicians to athletes to musicians and authors, Rogan doesn’t seem to favor one topic over another. You never know what to expect each week.
