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“Below Deck Down Under” sets sail for another potentially chaotic episode this Monday. “Rumble in the Jungle” suggests the high seas are about to get a little choppy, and it’s not just because of the waves. The crew has organized “Fear Factor”-inspired games for the charter guests, which, let’s face it, could go either way. […]

Below Deck Down Under: Rumble in the Jungle...

John Cleese’s social media accounts are chock-full of heated political opinions, peppered with the occasional “Ministry of Silly Walks” Gif that his assistants no doubt scheduled for him. Now, one of Cleese’s takes is reaching a lot of eyeballs — but it’s nearly 40 years old, and was shared by the guy who used to host Fear Factor.

Yes, podcaster Joe Rogan recently took to Instagram to praise an archival clip of Cleese from 1987, in which the ex-Python ironically argues for the advantages for “extremism,” which include how it makes you “feel good” because it “provides you with enemies.” Get it?

“If you have a lot of anger and resentment in you anyway, and you therefore enjoy abusing people, then you can pretend that you’re only doing it because these enemies of yours are such very bad persons,” Cleese deadpanned. “And if it wasn’t for them,...

No one expected one of the most iconic The Office episodes from Season 3, Beach Games, to turn into ‘Survivor: Hot Dog Edition’. But what was supposed to be Michael Scott’s chaotic competition for choosing his next Branch Manager, turned into a nauseating behind-the-scenes experience for Ed Helms.

Ed Helms in a still from The Office | Image: NBC

While fans laughed at Andy’s unfortunate floatie fiasco and Dwight’s intensity, Ed Helms claimed to be facing a different nightmare. Picture this: a bucket filled with chewed-up hot dogs. Gross, right? Thanks to his overactive gag reflex, Helms endured a real-life Fear Factor moment while shooting Beach Games. And now, we can’t decide what’s worse—losing the manager race or surviving that puke-inducing experience.

Ed Helms’ behind-the-scenes experience from Beach Games

If you thought Andy Bernard’s The Office journey would hit rock bottom when he floated away in the Beach Games episode,...

Netflix is adding over a dozen new titles to its inventory this week. From new seasons of current hits to topnotch sleeper movies, you can find something for everyone this week on your favorite streaming service.

No, there isn't anything coming this week that's likely to have the same impact as the number one show, Adolescence. By the way, it's every bit as good as the critics say it is. Okay, maybe one show will. But it really isn't likely that anything debuting this week will knock The Electric State out of its top spot among movies. I believe the critics are just as wrong about the sci-fi movie as they are right about the top-ranked drama.

But that's a discussion - or diatribe - for another time. For now, let's delve into the various worlds of zombies, hip-hop, reality shows, and comedy coming up this week. No, that's not all one show,...

In the upcoming episode of “Below Deck Down Under,” titled “Rumble in the Jungle,” viewers can expect a mix of fun and tension as the crew takes on a new challenge. Set to air at 8:00 Pm on Monday, March 24, 2025, on Bravo, this episode promises to deliver excitement and drama in equal measure. Inspired by the classic show “Fear Factor,” the crew organizes thrilling games for their charter guests. This twist is sure to bring out both competitive spirits and laughter as guests tackle wild and wacky challenges.

However, not everything is smooth sailing. Tzarina and Lara find themselves confronting Wihan after a chaotic beach outing. The messy excursion raises questions about Wihan’s leadership, leading the deck crew to begin doubting his abilities. As tensions rise, Jason steps in, hinting at possible conflicts and the need for resolution among the crew.

With the combination of fun games and underlying drama,...

The logos for multicast networks Tbd and Roar.

After a period of new programming and ratings increases to boot, Sinclair has decided to rebrand its comedy-filled multicast television network.

Starting April 28, Tbd becomes Roar (stylized as Roar), with the new name intending to complete ” the network’s shift to broadcasting ground-breaking comedy franchises that deliver the funniest, most memorable, uproarious humor on TV,” Sinclair said in a statement on Monday.

“The launch of Roar marks the completion of a plan we set in motion 14 months ago—to position the network as a clear alternative to the traditional sitcom-based multicast networks by broadcasting live, audience based, comedy franchises,” Adam Ware, the Senior Vice President of Growth Networks at Sinclair, said in a statement. “The new identity truly reflects the network’s energy and ambition for audiences and advertisers alike.”

Tbd originally launched in 2010 as an extension of a local news website focused on the Washington,...

Mortal Kombat is one of the most successful action media franchises of all time, but it has pretty much the same story as every other video game that got adapted into a live-action project: A disappointing series of events. That said, it’s quite surprising that someone as famous and riding hot on the success of The Boys as Karl Urban would want to join the franchise.

Mortal Kombat. | Credits: Warner Bros.

While there have been fans who found the live-action film series bearable due to certain elements of it as well, the movies haven’t quite fared all that finely among critics, so Urban’s joining the second film in the reboot saga is a rather questionable choice. But what’s even more questionable is his casting as Johnny Cage, for which, fans have already given 3 other better candidates.

These 3 actors could be a better fit for Johnny Cage...

BBC Studios has confirmed it will cease producing in India, with Banijay Asia gaining access to its formats catalog in the country.

The BBC’s production and sales arm has been mulling an exit from Indian production for several weeks and today confirmed it will “cease its own production activity locally, once current and contracted commitments are delivered, to focus on this new model in India.”

A BBC spokeswoman said four full-time staff members and 30 fixed-term contractors will lose their roles as a result of the move.

In place of BBC Studios’ own local production, an agreement with Banijay Asia described as “multi-year” has been struck. It will see Banijay Asia gaining access to all of BBC Studios scripted and unscripted formats, including The 1% Club and The Great Bake Off, and looking to place them with India’s broadcasters and streamers.

Last month, it emerged the BBC was considering an exit from Indian production,...

On Reddit’s r/television forum, TV buffs have been naming they believe were sabotaged by their networks — sabotaged, for example, by a storyline choice, by airing episodes out of order, by a conspicuous lack of promotion, or by a time slot change. “I have heard this story told many times about many shows,” one user wrote, starting the conversation on February 1. “But how many of these are actually malicious decisions, and how many are due to incompetence? What examples do we have where it is confirmed that a show was intentionally sabotaged by people who wanted an excuse to cancel them?” Here are some of the TV shows commenters cited: The Drew Carey Show One commenter wrote, “After The Drew Carey Show was renewed for Seasons 7, 8, and 9, the ratings slipped for Season 7. So, for Season 8, they moved the show to Monday nights opposite the popular CBS comedy block and Fear Factor,...

Reality TV has given us countless unscripted moments that we can’t forget and Big Brother stands out as one of the most iconic shows in this genre. Since 2000 the show has aired for 26 seasons giving away its considerable prize pool to the winners. These winners didn’t just win the game, they also won the hearts of most of the audience watching them.

Big Brother Season 26’s Jury | Credit: CBS

Whether they were strategic or charismatic, they gave it their all. But, what happens after the camera stops rolling? Do they continue to win or would they rather prefer a quiet life? Let’s find out what the most famous Big Brother winners are doing now.

The first to win by a unanimous vote on Big Brother Dan Gheelsing in season 10 of Big Brother | Credits: CBS

For the first time in Big Brother’s history, in season 10 of the show,...

Sister Wives has shown how the pandemic created a perfect scenario to unravel the family. But many fans have a difficult time pinpointing when the rules were truly devised. However, one fan connects the first moment that Robyn Brown’s Covid rules were conceived during a review of earlier seasons.

Sister Wives Covid-19 Rules Made The Favoritism Clear

Many Sister Wives fans know that Covid-19 was a very touchy subject in the Brown family. In many ways, it created tension that had been kept at bay up until that point. However, when Kody Brown put his foot down and refused to bend on the rules during the pandemic, it caused minor rifts to become canyons. Especially, with Kody, Garrison, and Gabe Brown. The changes made the existing favoritism very pronounced. Likewise, Christine Brown discussed in Season 19, that Robyn had been plotting the takeover for years. But check out the clip...

Exclusive: John de Mol’s Talpa Studios has hired one of the brains behind The Traitors as its Chief Creative Officer.

In a major coup, Jasper Hoogendoorn has joined the company following a role as Creative Director at Idtv, the All3Media-owned producer in the Netherlands that created the original Traitors, which has been adapted in 30 countries and won Emmy and Rose d’Or awards.

During a nine-year run at Idtv, Hoogendoorn created entertainment series The Unknown, and produced local versions of All3 formats such as Race Across the World, Lingo and Sort Your Life Out. However, he is best known internationally for developing murder mystery format The Traitors alongside Marc Pos.

Talpa called Hoogendoorn a “visionary creative talent” and one of the “masterminds” behind The Traitors who is joining at a “pivotal moment” for the Amsterdam-based production house.

“I am very excited to welcome Jasper to our team in this important role,...

Joe Rogan had quite the year in 2024. He interviewed the likes of Jd Vance and Elon Musk, having long and bizarre conversations with both men on his podcast.

Since then, Joe invited a very special someone to kick off 2025. Who was the first person to star as a guest on his podcast this year?

Via: PowerfulJRE via YouTube & Deposit Photos Joe Had A Famous Hip-Hop Figure On His Podcast

This week on "The Joe Rogan Experience," Joe welcomed an instrumental musical artist to the platform. It was none other than Raekwon the Chef from the group Wu-Tang Clan.

Related Weird Jobs You Didn't Know Joe Rogan Had

Joe had some strange gigs before becoming a podcast host.

Joe offered him a very special welcome to the podcast, gushing over him a bit:

The Chef is in the building… You are a part of the most iconic band in all of hip-hop.

While the last twelve months have been a particularly rough one for the majority of unscripted producers, Sharon Levy, who runs Endemol Shine North America isn’t one of them.

In a sea of fewer greenlights, reduced orders and rising costs, the Banijay-owned company had a pretty solid 2024 (and first week of 2025) with big series on ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition got a new lick of paint on the Disney-owned network last week; CBS scaled The Summit in the fall, Fox continued to cook up MasterChef and build Lego Masters and NBC took classic game show Deal or No Deal to a desert island.

“I don’t want to sound braggy,” CEO Levy told Deadline. “I have an amazing team and what we were able to accomplish in 2024 was massive. We had a great year and I attribute that to first class creative. Now, are people...

Podcast host Joe Rogan has been running his show since 2009. He now boasts millions of listeners per month, making him one of the biggest podcast platforms in the world.

Normally, Joe is known for his brash and outspoken manner. Recently, however, he was extremely humbled when he appeared triggered from hearing a certain word.

Via: Instar Joe Had A Guest On To Talk About UFOs

In a recent episode of his podcast, Joe welcomed James Fox, a documentary filmmaker and apparent "UFO investigator."

Related Weird Jobs You Didn't Know Joe Rogan Had

Joe had some strange gigs before becoming a podcast host.

During their conversation, James explained that people were often scared of the concept of UFOs, and that when it came to public conversation, the word "drone" was often used instead:

I think they're using the word drone, even though they're unidentified just because of the fear factor. I...

Thankfully for fans who love reality TV, the genre seems to have shows for all situations. After all, there are bizarre reality shows that shock fans, reality shows that make viewers feel good, and trashy reality shows to make viewers feel better about their lives. There are also reality shows that are so weird that it is shocking they ever aired and competition shows that are thrilling for fans to watch.

Whether fans watch Netflix's best reality shows or they use Peacock to get their reality show fix, the aforementioned variety gives viewers a lot to love. While there are so many reality shows to choose from, fans have to choose carefully according to IMDb. After all, many popular reality shows turn out to have shockingly low IMBb ratings.

America's Next Top Model Has A Shockingly Low IMDb Rating

At the height of America's Next Top Model's success,...

Over the last few decades, there have been many reality shows which prove how varied the TV genre can be. After all, there have been great competition shows, cooking shows, dating shows, and more. There have also been reality shows that are perfect to binge-watch, that make viewers feel good, and some that are undeniably trashy. If all that wasn't enough, there have also been offensive reality shows that wouldn't fly today which may have starred memorable villains who've crossed the line.

Since the reality TV genre has so much variety, it may seem silly to bring back a show from the past. However, a revival of TLC's What Not To Wear would be fantastic to see today, since nice and mean versions of the show would add something to the reality TV genre that is currently missing.

A What Not To Wear Revival Could Add Some Edge To...

The new spin-off of Chuck Lorre’s The Big Bang Theory has left fans anticipating what characters will potentially return in the new season after the showrunner extended Sheldon’s story in a prequel spin-off. With the news of a new spin-off fans of the show have shared their hopes for revisiting familiar faces.

The Big Bang Theory | Credit: CBS

Among the many beloved characters, one who truly deserves a comeback in the spin-off is Penny’s ex, Zack Johnson. The gullible yet endearing character, often portrayed as intellectually inferior to the main group, and even Penny at times, would be a fantastic addition to the new series.

Zack Johnson deserves a comeback in the new The Big Bang Theory spin-off

Season 3 of the hit CBS sitcom introduces Brian Thomas Smith as Zack Johnson. And despite his limited appearances in The Big Bang Theory, (Kaley Cuoco) Penny’s goofy and...

Many people are already very aware of public figure Joe Rogan. Since starting "The Joe Rogan Podcast," Joe has become an extremely well-known host, with millions of listeners each month.

Prior to his podcast fame, however, Joe went through a series of other jobs. Even those who regularly tune into his episodes may not know about these strange gigs that he used to have.

Via: The Joe Rogan Experience via Youtube Joe Hoped To Be A Professional Athlete

Before his days as the host of the reality TV show Fear Factor, Joe hoped to find fame from a different route. He actually has a long past as a martial artist, and eventually he got into kickboxing. From there, it seems that he hoped to spin his experience into a career as a professional kickboxer.

While Joe today maintains an interest in professional fighting — especially in UFC, where he's worked as...

The Muppets and holiday entertainment go hand-in-hand with a rod attached to it. Obviously, there’s The Muppet Christmas Carol, which some would say is the greatest adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story (the worst being that musical with Kelsey Grammer). And then there was A Muppet Family Christmas, which teamed up the Muppet Show characters with the Sesame Street gang — only to have it all ruined by a bummer of a teaser for Nightline.

But the Muppets also starred in a number of other holiday specials, including a musical show with John Denver and A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa. Yet, while all of those shows mostly kept their shit together, the 2002 TV movie It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie went to some truly weird places.

Okay, first of all, the most notorious aspect of this movie, which we’ve talked about before, is that it popularized the “Muppets did 9/11” conspiracy theory.

Aditi Govitrikar, In An Exclusive Conversation With Koimoi, Talked About Her Career Choices, Mismatched, Bigg Boss, & More! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It was in 2001 that one woman changed the way millions of Indians used to think. It was Aditi Govitrikar, the first married Indian woman to be crowned as Mrs. World. Indians realized that beauty and glamor has nothing to do with being a Miss or a Mrs. However, this was not the first pageant she won.

Aditi was already a Gladrags model and winner, followed by getting crowned as Mrs India in 2000. From there, she headed towards an inspiring journey managing multi-careers, being a doctor, psychologist, philanthropist, model, and actress.

In an exclusive conversation with Koimoi, Aditi Govitrikar, discussed about her career, her recent role in Mismatched which is breaking norms and traditions and her life after she participated in reality shows like Fear Factor and Bigg Boss.

Trending Exclusive: Sushila-Sujit,...

The original king of YouTubers, PewDiePie, has been markedly quieter in recent years, but he just popped up after watching some Joe Rogan, and the Swedish vlogger was quite unimpressed.

Joe's career trajectory took him from stand-up comedy to hosting the reality TV show Fear Factor, and then to his now-massively influential podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience.

PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, eventually ceded the title of top YouTuber, first to T-Series, and then to MrBeast.

Like Joe Rogan, Felix is no stranger to controversy, and he was accused of harboring white nationalist beliefs after a mass shooter in New Zealand mentioned his channel by name in the commission of that horrendous act.

A 2019 New York Times profile of PewDiePie noted that he "described the New Zealand shooting as a major turning point in his life" and as a traumatic shock, and in the piece, Felix seemed sincerely...

Is Jamie Foxx’s illness related to Sean Diddy Combs? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jamie Foxx reportedly commented about the disgraced rapper while shooting his forthcoming Netflix special, What Had Happened Was, fueling speculation about the event.

Joe Rogan on Jamie Foxx’s Remarks on Sean Diddy Combs

The former Fear Factor host, joined by his guests Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir, weighed in on the situation critically, referencing Foxx’s statements on the podcast.

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Rogan expressed skepticism about Foxx’s illness’s true nature and noted that his comments could be part of his comedy routine.

“Jamie Foxx just recently said that P Diddy poisoned him, and that’s why he got that stroke,” Rogan said. The...

When it comes to live streaming, things can go from zero to a hundred in the blink of an eye. But sometimes, they go from zero to Oh my god, what just happened?! in even less time. That’s exactly what happened when Kai Cenat’s subathon, Mafiathon 2, took an unexpected turn during a live stunt with magician Max Major.

Kai Cenat | Credit: YouTube/Kai Cenat

Known for his over-the-top antics and viral moments, Cenat managed to stir up the internet when a 34-second clip from his livestream surfaced online, showing an individual seemingly hanging from a noose. At first glance, it was the kind of moment that would make anyone’s heart skip a beat.

But before you start dialing for the nearest emergency services, there’s more to this than meets the eye. Turns out, the shirtless guy caught in the noose was none other than magician and YouTuber Max Major,...

Joe Rogan has tackled some wildly unconventional gigs in his career, but hosting Fear Factor might just top the list. The iconic competition show, packed with death-defying stunts and stomach-turning challenges, was a TV sensation in its time.

Joe Rogan hosting Fear Factor | Credits: Endemol USA/Pulse Creative/Evolution Media

However, there’s one stunt Rogan, despite his daredevil persona, openly admits he wasn’t a fan of. On a podcast episode, he spilled the behind-the-scenes tea on what really went down.

Joe Rogan Was Not on Board with This Wild Fear Factor Stunt!

Reality TV often follows a script, but Fear Factor was a different beast altogether, completely unpredictable and wild. No one, not even the contestants, could guess what awaited them during the insane stunts.

While every challenge was supervised by professionals, the show tapped into that little voice in viewers’ heads saying, “I could totally do that.

There was a lot of love in Madison Square Garden tonight between Donald Trump and Joe Rogan.

Just over two weeks after the 45th and soon-to-be 47th Potus sat down with the ex-Fear Factor host for a three hour interview on Rogan’s blockbuster podcast, the bromance took it up a notch Saturday at UFC 309 with a long hug between the two men and some clearly very kind words.

As expected, Trump showed up at Msg tonight to add some Commander-in-chief razzle dazzle to his old pal Dana White’s latest fight night.

The two-time impeached Trump had an entourage that included new-ish buddy Elon Musk, potential Hhs Secretary Rfk Jr., director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard, Kid Rock, Donald Trump Jr. and a clearly uncomfortable Speaker Mike Johnson. Increasingly scandalized Trump cabinet nominees Matt Gaetz and Peter Hegseth were nowhere to be seen.

UFC 309’s headline fight...

Did a motley crew of traditional media defectors and outcasts led by Joe Rogan, Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson help tip the scales for Donald Trump’s win over Kamala Harris — and shatter the paradigm of an influential fourth estate in the process?

As far as CNN commentator Andrew Yang is concerned, the answer is yes. On Nov. 7, while conducting a postmortem with Van Jones on the cable news network, the former Democratic presidential candidate derided the Harris campaign’s decision to snub the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. “And they turned it down because she was too busy?” Yang scoffed. Instead, Trump hit Rogan’s Austin, Texas, studio in the final days of the campaign, racking up a massive audience. “On YouTube alone, … 48 million views,” Jones marveled. On a night when Harris could have fielded easy questions about some of Rogan’s favorite topics — from the benefits of psychedelics to...

There likely won’t be a winner declared when the polls close Tuesday night. But even before the results are final, there are some clear winners and losers in this year’s topsy-turvy race for the White House between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Let’s go to the Decision Desk:

Talking Heads

Winner: Charlamagne Tha God

That Comedy Central show may not have worked out, but The Breakfast Club co-host truly spoke truth to power this election season, repeatedly. From warning Americans against what could happen after Election Day, Joe Biden’s electoral and cultural shortcomings and the burning desire out there in a divided nation for less jargon and more straight talk, he was way ahead of the curve. In piercing on-air interviews with Kamala Harris and RNC boss Lara Trump, Charlamagne owned the curve. Calling out CNN’s “bullsh*t”-spouting Anderson Cooper and the mainstream media...

Unlike its rivals, NBCUniversal long ago developed a healthy fear of zombies.

Not the shambling, undead kind that lurch around trying to eat brains, but rather the media variety: “Undead” cable networks that long ago gave up all hopes of cultivating audiences around the clock and instead run only a few hours of original programming, coupled with seemingly endless repeats of TV favorites, like “Ridiculousness” (MTV); “Fear Factor” (Hln); or “Seinfeld” (Comedy Central).

Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, two of the bigger owners of these cable-network wraiths, haven’t had much to show for keeping them up and running. Indeed, Warner in August unveiled a massive $9.1 billion write-down of its TV assets, citing business headwinds as well as the projected loss of its lucrative agreement with the NBA to show games on its cable networks. Paramount Global followed suit, revealing a $5.98 billion impairment charge as it prepared for its acquisition by Skydance Media.

A week from today the first Election Night results will be just hours away, but tonight Kamala Harris plans to double down on her critique of and contempt for Donald Trump in the very place where the former president riled up the Maga mob to attack the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

“Donald Trump has spent a decade trying to keep the American people divided and afraid of each other, the Vice President will say of her self-declared “dictator on Day One” rival during her remarks tonight at the Ellipse in Washington, DC. “That’s who he is.”

“But America, I am here tonight to say: that’s not who we are,” the VP intends to say in her closing-argument remarks, according to excerpts provided by the campaign in this margin of error, tight race.

Starting around 4 p.m. Pt/7 p.m. Et, the symbolism of Harris’ speech at the what some...

The aughts had its share of reality shows, ranging from bizarre (Kid Nation) to majorly successful (American Idol) to even cruel (Fear Factor). But one reality TV show emerging in the middle of the decade combined all three of the aforementioned qualities to be perhaps the strangest, cruelest, yet oddly successful reality show of the decade: The Swan. The Swan promised to be a show unlike any other, and it makes good on that promise. It ran for two seasons on Fox from April 7 to December 20, 2004. Its premise was to take women who are ugly ducklings, sequester them for three months, all the while performing multiple plastic surgeries on them, subjecting them to a demanding exercise routine, and having them attend therapy sessions. It was a ratings' success, with an average of 9.1 million viewers.

Forget the battleground states, the closing days battle this election is turning out to be for young men, and Donald Trump is hoping to seal the deal with a sit-down with Joe Rogan later this week.

In the latest twist in the sometimes barbed back and forth between the former president and the ex-Fear Factor host, Trump will visit Rogan’s Austin, TX podcast studio on Friday to tape an interview. Sources close to both the Trump and Rogan camps confirm the October 25 interview to Deadline.

No date given yet as to when the podcast will post. But, with the November 5 election a dead heat and the GOP strategy centering on men to get them over the top, the Trump edition of the Joe Rogan Experience will likely be made available within a week.

However, officially, neither the Trump campaign nor Rogan’s reps responded to Deadline’s request...

The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season 6 features an interesting roster of cast members headlined by returning contestants and a Drag Race Down Under alum.

Dragula is a horror-themed drag competition that is in the same vein as Drag Race. However, instead of lip-syncing for their lives, the reality series places the queens in spooky and creepy scenarios to remain in the competition, mirroring the challenges in shows like Fear Factor.

The last queen standing will win a $100,000 grand prize, a Dragula crown, and headlining a world tour. 

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Joe Rogan is someone who is very well respected in the entertainment and sports communities, for the various things he has done that’s benefited them over the years. If you’re a Rogan fan, there’s one thing that is commonly known about, it’s that he is a massive mixed martial arts enthusiast.

Joe Rogan on his podcast called The Joe Rogan Experience | Credits: youtube.com/@joerogan

But besides lending his hand as a color commentator, the 57-year-old is also popular for his work in the field of stand-up comedy, acting, and hosting TV shows as well. Let’s face it, despite the controversies he’s faced in the past due to his podcast, Rogan’s voice (or work) isn’t easily forgettable.

Over the years, the Mma commentator generated an estimated net worth of $200 million (Via Yahoo Finance). So here’s a brief breakdown of the various he earned his fortune.

Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast on YouTube, is expanding his empire into reality television with Amazon. A creator and star of the largest channel on YouTube, with more than 310 million subscribers, Donaldson has built his audience with over-the-top challenges, such as staying in a nuclear bunker for 100 days or surviving prison, that test contestants’ mettle. Alongside his line of chocolate bars, action figures, and fast-food meals, his empire earns a reported $700 million a year in revenue. Now, Donaldson and his team at MrBeast are taking the next step.

With a $5 million prize and 2,000 contestants,...

Dolores Umbridge is making her return.

The universally hated Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher (and Ministry of Magic High Inquisitor) is taking center stage in the upcoming Universal attraction Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, which is set to debut alongside the rest of the Epic Universe in 2025.

Imelda Staunton returns to play the character in the new attraction. The announcement was made during a Sunday video commemorating Back to Hogwarts, a yearly consumer products/parks initiative. Watch it below:

The new land at Epic Universe, located near the convention center in Orlando, is ostensibly themed to 1920s Paris, the setting of one of the “Fantastic Beasts” movies. There’s a new wand shop and an elaborate circus show, but the land’s big attraction is wisely themed to the main “Harry Potter” franchise. “For the first time, fans will get to step inside the British Ministry of Magic,...

Reality TV might be commonplace nowadays, but the early 2000s is where it really took off. Shows like Survivor and Fear Factor took the world by storm, and pretty soon every network on TV was racing to get their own reality shows on the air especially Fox. While Fox viewers might think of American Idol or one of Gordon Ramsay's shows when they think of its reality programming, there is one show that's completely flown under the cultural radar: Joe Millionaire. Joe Millionaire was best known for its unique premise, but also for constantly obscuring the truth from its contestants. Even the very premise of the show was a lie!

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Despite being arguably the most popular American podcaster, Joe Rogan has come under fire for his poorly rated new Netflix stand-up special, Burn the Boats. Filmed at his own comedy club, The Mothership in Austin, Texas, performed in front of a crowd of friends and podcast fans, critics and general fans have lambasted Rogan's latest comedy routine for being obnoxiously unfunny at best and offensively unoriginal at worst.

Not only does Rogan repeat past jokes he's recited on stage, but he's also lifted lines and concepts from much funnier stand-ups like Bill Burr and others. For a popular commentator and cultural tastemaker like Rogan who wears many creative hats, it's a real wonder why he struggles to succeed at his so-called profession. More curious is how...

Reality TV stars like Aesha Scott and Lisa Vanderpump are making major waves in the industry, gaining massive fan bases and success. Representation matters, with stars like Jenn Tran breaking barriers as the first Asian American lead in the Bachelor franchise. Household names like Julie Chen Moonves and Gordon Ramsay continue to dominate reality TV, with successful long-running careers.

Reality TV has captivated people from across the globe and with these shows, viewers have met people from all walks of life. Shows like MTV's The Real World launched careers for the likes of Jamie Chung and Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, while reality programs such as Survivor and Fear Factor have made hosts Jeff Probst and Joe Rogan household names.

This year is no different. Numerous reality TV stars have become a much bigger deal than A-list celebrities in movies and music. These reality stars made constant headlines and their...

It’s part of TV comedy history that Joe Rogan replaced an actor named Greg Lee in the sitcom NewsRadio, making Rogan a household name and setting the stage for Fear Factor and eventual world domination. It would be easy to point an angry finger at Lee, who actually starred in the NewsRadio pilot, for not holding onto the job that would give Rogan a fame foothold. But there was a third comic actor who was cast before Lee. And if Ray Romano could have done a better job of impressing producers, we’d live in a very different timeline.

Yep, it was the future Everybody Loves Raymond star who was first cast as the electrician on NewsRadio. Romano auditioned and got the part in 1994 — only to get fired two days into rehearsals.

What was the problem? Producers felt like Romano’s sleepy line delivery was slowing down the show’s rapid-fire comic pace.

Looking to shed stubborn belly fat? Henry Cavill has the secret, and it’s turning heads in the fitness world. This 20-minute workout is not just a favorite of the Superman star; it’s also got Joe Rogan and a slew of other celebrities swearing by its effectiveness. Designed to be intense yet time-efficient, this routine packs a punch, targeting those tricky areas with precision.

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Ready to transform your routine and get those abs showing? Dive into the workout that’s making waves and see why stars like Cavill and Rogan are all in.

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Imagine if someone gave you a Joe Rogan bingo card in advance of tonight’s live Netflix special, Burn the Boats. The card has all the usual topics you’d find in a month’s worth of Joe Rogan Experience podcasts — alien probes, Fear Factor, Covid vaccines, trans people, gay people, UFC, Fox News, Alex Jones, China, Elon Musk, the N-slur, the F-slur, the R-slur and whether or not Rogan is canceled.

Congratulations, champ! Your card just won the game horizontally, vertically and diagonally. Over the course of his special tonight, Rogan played every one of those greatest hits.

As I watched Burn the Boats, I was already predicting headlines like Variety’s “Joe Rogan Slams Covid Vaccines, Trans People.” And yep, Rogan provided plenty of individual lines to cherry-pick, supporting any argument anyone wants to make against him. But the special was way more toothless than you might think.

Netflix has found the stopgap solution for the periods between Dave Chappelle specials.

Chappelle, the modern-legend comedian whose legacy has been complicated by the anti-trans material in his Netflix specials, has helped to clarify that the streaming service primarily cares about eyeballs at any cost. What is complicated, and heartbreaking, about Chappelle’s recent material is that he is a generationally gifted comic storyteller who seems compelled by belief to speak out against trans people. Meanwhile, what seems clear about Joe Rogan, whose new special, “Burn the Boats,” aired live on Netflix Aug. 3, is that he’s a sort of inverse Chappelle. He is not a generationally gifted comedian, or even a very good one, but his invocations of culture-war wedge issues bring him attention he would otherwise not have merited.

This is not a revelation. Rogan — whose early career included acting on the sitcom “NewsRadio,” hosting the reality show “Fear Factor,...

“I believe in freedom and I believe in love. But I also believe in crazy people.”

Comedian Joe Rogan has worn many hats in his lengthy career. A leading pioneer in the podcast space with the interview show, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Rogan has long been known for his multi-layered work as an actor, reality game show host and UFC color commentator. However, Rogan cut his teeth in standup comedy, which he returned to in full force with the Netflix special “Joe Rogan: Burn the Boats,” which aired live on the streamer this evening.

Six years after his previous standup special, “Joe Rogan: Strange Times,” this newest iteration of the controversial comedian’s work was unwilling to hold back any punches. “Burn the Boats” began with a series of live, pre-show entertainment music counting the event down, including songs by Blues Saraceno and a random assortment of guitar-heavy acts. When the show started,...

Your browser does not support the video tag. The classic Survivor food challenges that used foreign foods may never return due to their controversial nature. Jeff Probst cited logistical challenges and changing viewer preferences as reasons for discontinuing the Survivor Auction. Probst remains open to bringing back the Survivor Auction in the future, but it must fit into the show's overall design.

Reality television has always brought a sense of drama and suspense to its programming that leaves viewers invested. This can be brought about in several ways. Maybe a singer won't bring the vocal strength they need to win the season of American Idol. Perhaps a couple will break off their engagement and never walk down the aisle on 90 Day Fianc. There could even be a child whose dreams will be crushed in an episode of Dance Moms.

For fans of Survivor, this suspense has to do with the...

In 2007, some woefully misguided comedy gatekeepers decided that Joe Rogan couldn’t put asses in seats without Fear Factor boosting his public profile — sounds like someone skipped their morning Alpha Brain.

Today, in 2024, there isn’t a single comedy club in America that wouldn’t jump at the chance to host Rogan as a headliner unless they held strong convictions about vaccinations, immigration or Brendan Schaub. Through his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, the former Fear Factor host commands a larger following than any other stand-up comedian alive, and the fiscal impact of his association with products, projects or performance venues could only be compared to how the famous “Oprah Effect” generated massive demand for businesses endorsed by Oprah Winfrey among the exact opposite population from Rogan’s following.

However, in those in-between years after Rogan’s hosting gig on Fear Factor ended and before he became the single most...

Contestants on Top Chef have faced controversies onscreen and off, including harassment claims and unfair treatment by producers. Chefs risk burns and cuts on reality shows, but severe head injuries should not be part of the competition. Show producers pressured a chef with a serious head injury to make career-altering decisions without proper support.

There have been many onscreen Top Chef controversies, like when a chef was accused of stealing someone else's food and serving it. Unfortunately, something that many fans don't know is that there have also been several behind-the-scenes scandals.

For example, Padma Lakshmi claimed she was harassed on set and one competitor claimed the show's locations disadvantage some chefs. According to a competitor from the Top Chef: Just Desserts spin-off, the show's producers also have a history of being cruel to the chefs.

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Though most people know him as the host of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Fear Factor, and a commentator for the UFC, Joe Rogan’s roots are in stand-up. A stand-up comedian with more than 30 years of experience, the multi-hyphenate comedian returns to Netflix for his first comedy special in six years, Joe Rogan: Burn the Boats, and will be the first to be taped live at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. Rogan has six hour-long specials to his name, including Joe Rogan: Strange Timesand Joe Rogan: Triggered.

Once described in The Guardian as “an idealistic hippy stuck inside the body of a testosterone-pumped US marine,” the influential comedian and podcaster will be the latest in a heavy-hitting lineup of live Netflix comedy specials that includes Chris Rock: Selective Outrage and Netflix is a Joke Festival (2024) live shows The Roast of Tom Brady, Katt Williams: Woke FokeandJohn Mulaney...

The controversial podcaster will bring a new comedy act to Netflix live on Aug. 3.

Joe Rogan is taking off his podcasting headset in favor of a microphone and a stage this August. The podcaster, UFC commentator, and former host of “Fear Factor” is returning to Netflix with a new comedy special entitled “Burn the Boats,” which is sure to have plenty of Rogan’s in-your-face style infused throughout. Unlike past Netflix appearances, however, the new Rogan set will be live, as Netflix continues to bolster its lineup of live offerings before the true test of its abilities comes this December.

Key Details: “Burn the Boats” will stream on Netflix on Aug. 3 at 10 p.m. Et. Chris Rock was the first comedian to do a live comedy special on Netflix, followed by John Mulaney. Netflix must ensure its livestreaming technology is up to snuff before it offers two NFL games this Christmas.

The Total Drama series was a massive hit for Cartoon Network. The series originally aired in Canada on Teletoon before going global by 2008. The series immediately stood out among Cartoon Network's usual fare; Total Drama Island was a parody of reality shows like Survivor and Fear Factor. The series featured more mature humor, similar to Teletoon's popular 6teen animated series.

With the success of Total Drama Island, the series continued for years with several spin-offs. Despite the series coming to an end in 2016, Max's reboot was officially released in June 2024. With the number of seasons, spin-offs, and revivals to its name, some seasons of Total Drama were more successful than others, both in terms of ratings and fan reception.

Total Drama: Pahkitew Island was a low point in the series The Third Cast of Characters was incredibly forgettable.

Pahkitew Island introduces the third completely new cast. This season is...