Joe Rogan Addresses Awards Show Snub: ‘I’ve Already Won’
In a recent discussion about the Golden Globes and its new Best Podcast category, Joe Rogan clarified his absence from the nominees. He revealed that he never submitted his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, for consideration.
Joe Rogan on Awards Show Snub: ‘I’ve Already Won’
During a Thursday interview, Rogan addressed the nomination process surrounding the Golden Globes. He explained that to be considered, he would have needed to pay a fee of $500. Rogan opted not to participate, stating, “I don’t care. I already won. You can’t tell me I didn’t win. I’ve been number one for six years in a row.”
A Controversial Contest
Rogan expressed strong feelings about the awards process. He dismissed the idea that a contest could redefine his success. “All of a sudden, you’re going to have a contest… and say, ‘Now I’m not number one?’ Like, f— off,” he said.
His comments came after Amy Poehler won the inaugural Best Podcast award for her show Good Hang. She triumphed over other notable nominees, including:
- Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard
- The Mel Robbins Podcast
- Call Her Daddy by Alex Cooper
- NPR’s Up First
- SmartLess with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes
Rogan admitted he hadn’t listened to Poehler’s podcast and criticized the tendency to award famous personalities over content merit. “You gave it to a famous person,” he remarked, implying that popularity often outweighs actual quality in awards decisions.
Reactions from Peers
Rogan isn’t alone in his sentiments. Other prominent figures in the media, such as Bill Maher and Megyn Kelly, have also voiced their opinions. They claimed that Rogan’s absence from the nominations raises questions about the fairness of the entire awards system.
- Kelly described the process as rigged, stating, “Joe Rogan… did not get the nomination,” highlighting the inconsistency within the awards.
- Maher noted Rogan’s popularity and questioned how a new category could overlook such a widely recognized figure.
Despite criticism, Rogan maintained that he wants no part in award competitions. He remarked, “Awards for art are crazy… To a group of f—ing people that we deem the gatekeepers of all that’s appropriate?” He suggested that artistic merit should not be judged by select individuals.
Rogan’s perspective highlights the complex relationship between creativity and recognition in the entertainment industry.
