Joe Rogan Opts Out of Golden Globes Podcast Category Over Fee

Joe Rogan, the longtime UFC commentator and host of the world's top-ranked podcast, revealed that he opted out of the inaugural Golden Globe Awards' Best Podcast category due to a $500 submission fee, dismissing the ceremony's validation as unnecessary given his established success.

On the January 29, 2026, episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," the 58-year-old comedian explained his decision during a conversation with guest Bert Kreischer. Rogan said organizers invited him to submit his show for consideration but required the fee for administrative purposes. "They asked me to submit to be nominated for the Golden Globes, and you had to pay 500. And the 500 is like for paperwork or whatever. I said, No," he recounted. He emphasized his reluctance to participate in what he viewed as an arbitrary process run by industry insiders. "I dont want to be a part of that. I dont care. Youre just a group of people that just decide, all of a sudden, that youre going to give an award out? I get a trophy. F off!"

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 11, 2026, introduced the podcast category for the first time, expanding beyond its traditional focus on film and television....