Spotify Podcasts Down: The Joe Rogan Experience Disappears Again, Leaving Fans Concerned

The popular podcasting platform Spotify has been plagued by technical issues in recent days, with one of its most popular podcasts, The Joe Rogan Experience, disappearing from the app for a second time this week. The show's disappearance on Monday (21 February) was met with confusion and concern from fans, who took to social media to express their frustration.

The Joe Rogan Experience has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks, with some guests accused of spreading Covid-19 misinformation on the show. Despite this, the podcast remains one of Spotify's most popular offerings, attracting millions of listeners worldwide. However, its latest disappearance has raised questions about the stability and reliability of the platform.

The first disappearance occurred just last Friday (18 February), when Spotify shares plummeted 5% after The Joe Rogan Experience was briefly inaccessible. At the time, a Spotify spokesperson told Rolling Stone that the issue was due to 'a technical issue affecting a number of our shows'. However, it's unclear why the podcast disappeared again yesterday.

The incident has sparked concerns about the platform's ability to handle its growing popularity and the demands placed on its servers. With millions of users worldwide, Spotify is under pressure to ensure that its most popular podcasts remain available at all times.

Other exclusive podcasts from The Ringer, Gimlet, and Parcast were also affected by the technical issue, leaving fans of these shows without access to their favorite content.

The Joe Rogan Experience has been a flagship podcast for Spotify since signing an exclusive deal with the platform in May 2020. The deal was reportedly worth $200 million, making it one of the most lucrative deals in podcasting history.

As of writing this article, The Joe Rogan Experience is back online and available to stream on Spotify. However, the incident has raised concerns about the platform's technical capabilities and its ability to handle the demands placed upon it by its growing user base.

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