US EditionJoe Rogan skips Golden Globes after refusing to pay entry fee for podcast award nomination
Joe Rogan said he declined the $500 submission fee for the Golden Globes podcast category, explaining the omission was procedural, not political, despite topping podcast charts for six years.
- On Thursday, Joe Rogan, host of The Joe Rogan Experience, said he declined to pay a $500 submission fee when asked to submit for the awards.
- Supporters argued Rogan was 'snubbed' over politics after he was on a Golden Globes shortlist and among the top 25 eligible podcasts, despite refusing a $500 submission fee.
- The 2026 Golden Globes podcast nominees included Good Hang With Amy Poehler, SmartLess, Armchair Expert, Call Her Daddy, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and NPR's Up First, with Amy Poehler winning the inaugural award.
- Commentators questioned how winners were chosen, criticizing the Globes for perceived bias and corporate backing of nominees.
- Despite awards outcomes, Rogan argued he had `already won` and cited his top rankings on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube in 2025, highlighting popularity beyond awards.
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