Joe Rogan losing top Spotify spot to Kylie Kelce's debut podcast episode makes fans skeptical: "Industry plant," "These stats aren't real"

Joe Rogan has been dethroned from the top spot on Spotify's charts by Kylie Kelce’s debut episode of Not Gonna Lie. Kelce, wife of former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce, gained recognition through appearances on New Heights and has now ventured into hosting her own podcast.

The podcast’s remarkable rise, with just one episode released, has sparked widespread attention and debate. Rogan, who has enjoyed years of consistent dominance in global podcast rankings thanks to his exclusive Spotify deal, rarely faces competition at the top—especially in the U.S.

However, Kelce's fresh entry disrupted this trend, making her achievement notable.

Social media lit up with fans reacting to the surprising shift. Many expressed skepticism, with one user stating:

“That’s called an industry plant”

Another commented:

“These stats aren’t real anymore since Rogan came back on YouTube. People prefer that over Spotify.”

Others speculated on the longevity of Kelce’s success, with one remarking:

“Will it still be #1 when she stops paying for it to be ?”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Joe Rogan's podcast losing the top spot. [Screenshot courtesy: X]

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Joe Rogan has returned to YouTube following latest deal with Spotify

Joe Rogan has returned to YouTube after renewing his $250 million deal with Spotify. The agreement, which extends Rogan's partnership with the streaming giant, represents a strategic shift in Spotify's podcasting strategy.

Rogan's podcast will now be available on YouTube, Apple, and Amazon as part of the new licensing agreement, in addition to Spotify. This is a departure from the exclusivity of the original 2020 agreement, which aimed to strengthen Spotify's position in podcasting.

Spotify has stated that this move is consistent with its updated podcast strategy, which emphasizes audience growth, improved advertising tools, and shared revenue models. By distributing The Joe Rogan Experience across multiple platforms, the company hopes to increase engagement and optimize ad revenues.