Joe Rogan will do it Interview with Donald Trump Today marks the first time the popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast features a former president.

Trump's interview with Rogan comes as the former president has stepped back from some appearances on major television networks, including CBS Newsthe parent company of CBSNews.com) while providing interviews for podcasters and YouTube channels like the Logan Paul Podcast.

The Joe Rogan Experience, the most popular podcast on Spotify, has built an audience of more than 14 million people on the streaming service. Rogan's casual interviews have included everyone from scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson to entertainers like Post Malone. His audience is 80% men but is split between Democrats, Republicans and independents, which could represent an important opportunity for the candidates campaign in the last few days ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5, according to Edison Research.

“With such a diverse and politically balanced audience, Rogan’s show provides candidates with an invaluable opportunity to reach key constituencies, particularly independents and younger voters,” Edison said in a blog post earlier this month.

Here's what you should know about Rogan, his podcast and his podcast upcoming interview with Donald Trump.

Who is Joe Rogan?

Rogan, 57, began his career as a comedian and actor with an early role on the NBC sitcom “NewsRadio,” where he played Joe Garrelli, an electrician for the show's fictional radio station.

He later hosted the game show “Fear Factor” and appeared – sometimes as himself – on television shows such as “Silicon Valley” and “The Man Show.” Rogan also appeared in several comedy specials, such as 2007's “Shiny Happy Jihad.”

When did Joe Rogan Experience start recording?

Rogan began recording his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience” in 2009, with the show reaching 11 million listeners by 2015.

Rogan then signed an exclusive contract with Spotify in 2020, which he renewed again in 2024 reported $250 million over the contract term.

When does Joe Rogan Experience usually release new episodes?

On The Joe Rogan Experience, podcast episodes are pre-recorded several days before release. Interviews are typically posted daily Tuesday through Friday and occasionally Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. ET.

When will the Joe Rogan Experience release their Trump interview?

While Trump sits down with Rogan in Austin, Texas on October 25, the show has not announced what day the interview will air. However, a source familiar with the matter said the interview is expected to be released on October 26. Neither Spotify nor the Trump campaign immediately responded to requests for comment.

What are Joe Rogan's political views?

Joe Rogan has said he is not a conservative, even calling himself “a bleedin' liberal” in a 2022 episode of his show, according to Variety.

“I’m far from a Republican. Just because I believe in the Second Amendment and just because I support the military and just because I support the police (doesn't mean I'm a Republican),” he said.

Rogan also added that he supports a social safety net, noting that his family was on welfare when he was a child.

His podcast has hosted people with a wide range of political views, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (Independent-Vermont) – whom Rogan endorsed in 2020 – and conservative activist Christopher Rufo.

As for his views on Trump, Rogan was ambivalent about his views on Trump, according to Newsweek, calling him a “polarizing figure” and claiming he would never have him on his podcast.

Where does Joe Rogan live and record his podcast?

Rogan lives in Austin, Texas, where he also records his podcast. According to a local real estate firm, he and his family live in a nearly 11,000-square-foot home in Austin's Spanish Oaks neighborhood.

The $17 million home, which includes eight bedrooms as well as a home theater, gym, sauna, wine cellar and pool, was designed by architect Marcio Kogan.

Who is Joe Rogan's wife Jessica Ditzel?

According to People magazine, Joe Rogan married Jessica Ditzel in 2009 and the couple has two daughters, Lola and Rosy, as well as Ditzel's daughter Kayja Rose from a previous relationship. Ditzel, a former cocktail waitress, was a “happy person,” Rogan said in 2022.

“She's happy to be with her – these are the people you can have in your life as friends, colleagues, lovers, wives and husbands. When you find these people, life is better,” he said.