As synonymous with the UFC as any fighter in the history of the company, Joe Rogan has embedded his place within the heart of the promotion.
With his trademark shrieks and unrelenting passion for combat, Joe Rogan has solidified his status as the voice of the sport and a mainstay of UFC.
However, while he is renowned for his wealth of fighting knowledge, Rogan is much more than just a broadcaster.
With the world’s most popular podcast, a successful career in the stand-up comedy business, and even a history of presenting Fear Factor, the American has branched out in many different directions, making him one of the most diverse entertainers on the planet.
Here is everything you need to know about Joe Rogan.
How old is Joe Rogan?
Joseph James Rogan was born on August 11, 1967, in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
As of July 2025, he is 57 years old.
How tall is Joe Rogan?
Rogan is 5 ft 6, and while the popular figure isn’t necessarily the tallest, he still possesses the tools to destroy anyone who gets on his bad side.
Just ask former Muay Thai world champion, Liam Harrison, who’s held pads for the podcaster.
In an interview with Sporf, ‘The Hitman’ described his power as: “Disgraceful. He’s strong as f***. He’s built like a little silverback gorilla. He’s so strong. He nearly blew my arms off.”
Joe Rogan’s wife
In 2009, Rogan married Jessica Ditzel. The pair has three children: a daughter from the ex-cocktail waitress’s past relationship and two girls born in 2008 and 2010.
In 2020, they left their home in California in favor of settling down in a $14 million property on Lake Austin in Austin, Texas, USA.
Joe Rogan’s net worth
In his remarkable career, Rogan has made an incredible amount of money. With so many different forms of income, the 57-year-old can live a life of luxury.
According to Business Insider, the pioneer of the podcasting world signed a massive $100 million deal with Spotify to stream The Joe Rogan Experience.
In total, as per Celebrity Net Worth, the UFC aficionado is worth an impressive $200 million, though these figures can fluctuate.
Joe Rogan in the UFC
In 1997, Rogan joined the UFC and completely changed the game. Originally working as a backstage interviewer, Rogan worked his way up to a commentary position and made an instant impression.
With so much enthusiasm, the New Jersey native made people feel like they were watching the fights with their friends, ultimately growing the MMA community into the enormous beast it is today.
Joe Rogan and Dana White
For the duration of their relationship, Dana White has gone above and beyond to look out for his friend.
In 2020, when the UFC debated parting ways with the commentator over racial slurs used on his podcast, which he later apologized for, the company’s president put his own job on the line.
On an episode of the Lex Fridman podcast, White said: “Anybody who is with me and has been with me knows, when you’re with me, you’re with me.
“It’s a two-way street. It’s not a one-way street. I’m not one of these guys who is gonna roll over.
“It’s like going through COVID. I wasn’t laying [off] any of these people. Some of these people have been with me for 20 years.
“We’re gonna lay ‘em off? Uh uh. This motherf***er will burn, burn before I would do that to my people. It’s just never — none of that type of stuff is ever going to happen while I’m here.
“I can’t say what’s gonna happen when I leave, but when I’m here, the people who are with me and have been with me they know exactly what’s up, and Joe knows what’s up.”
He continued: “It’s a two-way street. Joe Rogan has been very loyal to me, and I am very loyal to Joe Rogan.
“It’s a fact that he doesn’t care about money, and he did the first 13 shows free for us.
“That was at a time when we were hurting, and he was like, ‘Wait a minute. Do you want me to do the commentary? You’re saying I get to sit in the best seat in the house and watch these fights for free? Yeah, I’m in’.
“Then, obviously, when he turned things around, we made it up to Joe, but Joe is one of the things I loved early about [the UFC].”
The Joe Rogan Experience podcast
In 2009, Rogan ventured into the world of podcasting and was revolutionary.
His success in the field has given millions of people company during their shifts or on long drives. The easy nature of sitting back and listening to his candid discussions makes the time fly by.
In addition, he’s inspired many a content creator to start their own shows. British podcaster True Geordie, for example, only embarked on his journey because he was desperate to replicate his hero’s endeavors.
How to listen to and watch the Joe Rogan Experience
You can listen to The Joe Rogan Experience via Spotify here.
You can watch The Joe Rogan Experience on YouTube here.
What is the best episode of the Joe Rogan Experience?
According to IMDB, the most popular episode of the show features Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert Eddie Bravo and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
The trio debated corruption and what’s really going on behind the scenes in our governments as they aimed to reveal that the reality of the world might not be exactly what people may think.
What is Joe Rogan famous for?
Rogan is a star of TV, with his exploits outside the UFC generating almost as much attention as his time commentating on some of the biggest fights in the world.
He gained mass notoriety for presenting Fear Factor, where, on one occasion, he ended up in a brawl with a contestant.
Joe Rogan Jiu Jitsu and BJJ
With a wealth of martial arts knowledge in his locker, the comedian knows exactly what he’s talking about when it comes to the UFC.
After compiling an impressive kickboxing record in his younger years, Rogan later turned to BJJ, where he quickly learned the ropes.
Training under Jean-Jacques Machado, the sublime grappler has reached the rank of black belt.
Joe Rogan vs Bryce Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell called out Rogan over his views on evolution, as Mitchell does not believe human beings “came from monkeys”.
Showing an incredible misunderstanding of what evolution is, Mitchell engaged in an expletive-ridden tirade towards the podcast host.
However, he later apologized for calling Rogan stupid after his win at UFC 310, telling Rogan that he was sorry to his face, which was a classy move.