The Daily is a concise, high-quality news podcast for those seeking daily updates from a left-leaning perspective. The Joe Rogan Experience offers long-form, in-depth conversations on a wide range of topics from a center-right perspective, appealing to listeners interested in diverse viewpoints and extended discussions.
| Attribute | The Daily | The Joe Rogan Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Name | The Daily | The Joe Rogan Experience |
| Host(s) | Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams, Natalie Kitroeff, Sabrina Tavernise | Joe Rogan |
| Typical Episode Length | 20-30 minutes | Episodes typically run for 2-3 hours, but can range from 1-5+ hours. |
| Release Schedule | Weekdays, by 6 a.m. Daily | Semiweekly. Episodes are typically released one day after recording. |
| Content Style | Long-form journalism. News, interviews with *New York Times* journalists, and commentary on current events. | Long-form conversations covering a wide range of topics including comedy, sports, science, philosophy, current events, and politics. The podcast features interviews with comedians, actors, musicians, MMA fighters, authors, artists, and more. |
| Target Audience | Well-educated, with above-average incomes, and mostly male in their 30s. Many work in media, tech, and healthcare. The podcast also attracts a younger audience than traditional newspaper readers. | The audience consists mainly of 30-year-old males with average incomes who are interested in sports, food, and TV. Many listeners are parents with careers in software engineering, writing, or management. The primary audience is in the US, with the UK and Canada following. However, the diverse range of guests ensures each episode reaches new listeners. |
| Guest Frequency | Daily episodes feature interviews with journalists from *The New York Times*. | Rogan has a wide array of guests, from comedians and scientists to politicians and athletes. |
| Production Quality (Audio) | High production value. The podcast uses on-location sound bites, instrumental music, and layered audio content to immerse the listener in the story. | Not explicitly mentioned, but the podcast has been around for a long time, suggesting acceptable audio quality. |
| Sponsor Integration | The podcast offers multiple ad placement opportunities, including pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll slots. | Rogan frequently advertises for Onnit products on his podcast and has now reintroduced advertisements as part of a deal with Spotify that prioritizes wider distribution and monetization. Spotify handles ad sales across various platforms. |
| Political Leaning/Bias | Left-leaning bias (score of -9.63 by Ad Fontes Media) | Described as libertarian-leaning. Rogan has expressed both liberal and conservative views. Ad Fontes Media rated The Joe Rogan Experience as center-right. |
| Availability on Platforms | Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify | YouTube (highlights and full episodes), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music. |
| Archive Accessibility | Subscribers to *The New York Times* can link their accounts to Apple Podcasts and Spotify to listen to archived episodes | The podcast has over 2,000 episodes with a searchable and sortable episode list. |
| Fact-Checking Reputation | Episodes are based on the reporting of *The New York Times*. | Rogan often asks his producer to pull up articles and research during episodes for real-time fact-checking. He has also made corrections after episodes have aired. |
| Price | Not available | Not available |
| Ratings | Not available | Not available |