The Joe Rogan Experience claimed the No. 1 spot on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube’s 2025 year-end charts, marking the first time the long-running show has dominated all three major platforms simultaneously and solidifying Rogan’s unmatched influence in the podcasting world.
The milestone caps Rogan’s sixth consecutive year at the top of Spotify’s global podcast rankings, where it edged out Theo Von’s This Past Weekend for the U.S. crown. On Apple, the show surged from No. 3 in 2024 to the top U.S. spot based on listenership, dethroning The Daily from The New York Times. YouTube’s inaugural annual podcast data, released this year, also crowned Rogan king, driven by video episodes that drew massive views.
Standout episodes fueled the sweep, including Rogan’s high-profile chats with Elon Musk (No. 4 on Apple’s top episodes), Bernie Sanders, and Mel Gibson, which blended politics, tech, and culture to pull in diverse audiences. Video podcasts, now comprising 24 of Spotify’s top 50 shows (up one-third from 2024), amplified the buzz, with 390 million people tuning into video content — a 54% year-over-year jump.
Spotify (Global Top 10): 1. The Joe Rogan Experience; 2. This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von; 3. The Mel Robbins Podcast; 4. Call Her Daddy; 5. Crime Junkie; 6. The Shawn Ryan Show; 7. The Tucker Carlson Show; 8. The Daily; 9. Huberman Lab; 10. Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
Apple (U.S. Top 10): 1. The Joe Rogan Experience; 2. The Mel Robbins Podcast; 3. Good Hang with Amy Poehler; 4. The Charlie Kirk Show; 5. Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce; 6. The Telepathy Tapes; 7. The MeidasTouch Podcast; 8. The Shawn Ryan Show; 9. Call Her Daddy; 10. The Daily.
YouTube: Rogan led the platform’s first-ever podcast rankings, with video formats proving a key differentiator amid rising competition from shows like The Tucker Carlson Show and Huberman Lab.
Rogan’s non-exclusive Spotify deal, renewed in early 2024 for a reported $250 million, has broadened his reach since the platform’s video podcast push in 2020. The achievement comes amid podcasting’s explosive growth, but it also highlights Rogan’s polarizing style — from UFC commentary to unfiltered interviews — resonating with millions despite ongoing debates over content moderation.
As year-end Wrapped features roll out across platforms, Rogan’s trifecta underscores a shift toward multi-platform stars in an era of fragmented listening habits.