
Subsequently, Spotify responded by removing episodes and marking multiple episodes with content advisory disclaimers. However, this February, the show was criticised for spreading "life-threatening" coronavirus misinformation and sparked a move on social media to cancel Rogan over the controversy. In May 2020, Spotify secured an exclusive streaming license, reportedly costing a mammoth $200 million, and has since attracted roughly 11 million listeners every episode, a massive accolade for the platform.

Ultimate Fighting Championship commentator Joe Rogan, best known for hosting The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) Podcast on Spotify, says he is ready to leave the music streaming giant if he is forced to "walk on eggshells."
