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One reason behind The Joe Rogan podcast being the most popular in the world is the sheer variety of topics discussed in it. Joe Rogan talks to experts and enthusiasts ranging from wildlife to psychedelics, politics, conspiracy theories, health, medicine, technology, and geopolitics.

But, nothing makes Rogan’s eyes light up, and bring out the inner child in him more than when he talks about fighting and combat sports. And his enthusiasm and passion were on full display when he gave his thoughts on the recent Rodtang?vs. Superlek Kiatmoo9 Muay Thai epic at ONE Friday Fight 34 held on September 22.

Joe Rogan in awe of Muay Thai after Rodtang vs. Superlek epic

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Rogan took to his Instagram account and posted a clip from the fight between the compatriots and was very impressed with the legendary bout, which Superlek won via unanimous decision after three rounds. He sang praises of the sport of Muay Thai stating that it had the most potential to be successful in the West if an organization could invest the money and infrastructure in the sport.

 

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Out of all the combat sports out there Muay Thai has the biggest untapped potential in the western world. The talent is there, the excitement is off the charts. I think it?s just going to take the right organization with deep pockets to make it as huge as it deserves to be over here. Absolutely amazing fight between two masters of the art at @onechampionship!”?the UFC commentator wrote.

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Rogan shared MMA veteran Zoila Frausto’s Story on his own Instagram Story. Rogan also reposted?Matt Brown’s IG post, adding words of his won. The UFC veteran was puzzled why Muay Thai was not the largest, most popular sport in the world. “HOW is Muay Thai not the biggest sport in the world?!?! You rather watch football? Or soccer? I don?t get it. Respect to these killers @rodtang_jimungnon and @superlek789 thanks for an amazing fight!”?he added.

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After US dominance, Joe Rogan tops the UK’s podcast charts

According to a recent report by The Guardian, Rogan has the number 1 most popular podcast in the United Kingdom. JRE is already the most popular podcast in the US market. All of this comes as Rogan’s $200 million deal with streaming platform Spotify is coming to an end this year.

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While the podcast is still at the top, Spotify reportedly made a quarter of a billion loss and its CEO?Daniel Ek has given indications that the company would be more conservative going forward. This means that we may see the Texas native move to a different platform pretty soon.

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