Joe Rogan, the famous American podcaster is accused of spreading false information about Covid-19.

It’s not the first time that Joe has been talked about, he’s principally known for having a loudmouth. On his show, he gave voice to climate skeptics, conspirator Alex Jones and figures in the anti-vaccine movement.“I’m just looking to chat with people who have different opinions. Talking to people who all have the same perspective doesn’t interest me,” he said in a video uploaded to Instagram. 

“A real megaphone for far-right lies.” That’s what Media Matters for America, a politically left-leaning, called him. Joe notably endorsed certain unfounded theories dear to supporters of Donald Trump

The news broke and several musical artists who used the Spotify music streaming platform have removed their content from the site because they do not want to be associated with Joe.

Among these detractors, there are the folk-rock singer Neil Young and the singer Joni Mitchell who disappeared overnight from Spotify because of the words of the former taekwondo champion.

Who’s Joe Roggan?

Joe Rogan is a 54-year-old former taekwondo champion. He has also played the role of comedian in some television series, he once was the presenter of the show Fear Factor, he also had a career as a comedian and as a commentator of martial arts fights. Today and for 12 years now, he hosts a podcast available only on Spotify, “The Joe Rogan experience”.

On the podcast the ex-combatant talks with his guest about everything. For example, he talks about topics like psychedelic drugs, UFOs, red meat or fitness. He adds a touch of rudeness to it as in a friendly conversation. This particular talk show is one of the most listened to on Spotify with more than eleven million plays per episode which brought in over a hundred million dollars

Finally, he promised to try to better “balance controversial opinions”. Also, from now on when he says something fake about covid, links to scientifically proven sources will be inserted in the podcast.