“It S–ks”—Joe Rogan Evokes Outburst From Fans After Protect Our Parks Podcast Omitted on YouTube

Joe Rogan fans are riled up, but not because of some controversial guest or outrageous hot take. Nope, this time, the uproar is over something far more basic. Where to watch his show. Rogan’s latest episode of Protect Our Parks (JRE #2256) landed exclusively on Spotify, leaving his loyal YouTube viewers in the lurch. And naturally, they’re not taking it quietly. But has Joe Rogan permanently ghosted YouTube?

By now, Spotify exclusivity for The Joe Rogan Experience isn’t exactly breaking news. That million-dollar deal locked the show into the platform years ago. But Protect Our Parks? That’s always been a wildcard. And Rogan has made it clear why.

“We release this only on Spotify so that we can still go wild. That’s what we do now,” he said back in episode #2236. Makes sense, right? Spotify’s looser rules mean the gang can drink beer, blast music, and dive into unfiltered conversations without worrying about YouTube’s stricter guidelines.

And let’s be honest, that chaotic, anything-goes vibe is what makes Protect Our Parks what it is. With Rogan, Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir at the table, it’s less about hard-hitting interviews and more about cracking jokes and creating chaos. Rogan himself once called it “the most ridiculous podcast ever,” and no one’s arguing. Still, for fans who live on YouTube, this exclusive drop feels personal.

If this whole Spotify debacle feels familiar, it’s because it is. Remember episode #2122? That one mysteriously disappeared from Spotify for a hot minute, and fans lost it. Now, with #2256 skipping YouTube entirely, there’s a lingering sense that Joe Rogan’s loyal YouTubers are being sidelined for good. The situation has left fans divided. Some are annoyed, some furious, and others are trying to play peacemaker.

“Only Spotify?” – Fans are split over Joe Rogan’s Spotify exclusive JRE episode

If you scroll through the comments on social media, it’s like walking into a digital pub where everyone has something to say, most of it loud. Some fans? Absolutely livid. “Put it on YouTube!” one person demanded, speaking for the crowd that just doesn’t want to switch platforms. Another chimed in with a side of practicality. “It s–ks with Airplay to the TV though.” And there’s always that one person who has to set the stage for the discussion with, “Only Spotify?”

Of course, the Rogan faithful were quick to defend. One diehard reminded everyone why this is happening: “It’s cause on Spotify they can actually play music and talk sh-t without getting taken down.” Another added, “YouTube censors everything these days so you’re better off watching it on Spotify.”

But even among the defenders, there’s a tinge of frustration. “You know Spotify is free, right?” one fan quipped, trying to cool the outrage. But another summed up what plenty are thinking, “You can watch most video for podcasts on Spotify. Especially Joe Rogan. He’s the biggest earner for their app.”

Here’s the thing, fans do love the unfiltered, laid-back vibe of Protect Our Parks. But should creative freedom come at the cost of accessibility? Is Spotify enough to keep the JRE empire running strong, or is this exclusivity alienating part of the fanbase?

Where do you stand? Are you fully onboard with Spotify, still clinging to YouTube, or just here for the chaos no matter where it streams? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!