Spotify has announced the creation of the Creator Milestone Awards, and The Joe Rogan Experience is one of two shows to earn the gold status of over 500 million streams.
Despite no longer being exclusive to Spotify, The Joe Rogan Experience eclipsed 500 million all-time streams in 2024, as did the popular Crime Junkie podcast.
The new awards are the first time Spotify has revealed podcast streaming numbers publicly, albeit only when shows hit certain predetermined milestones.
“These awards go above and beyond the numbers — they’re about recognizing the hustle, creativity and dedication that make each creator’s story unique,” Spotify’s head of content partnerships Jordan Newman said. “For the first time, we’re publicly spotlighting these achievements, recognizing creators for their impact, and sharing their success with the world.
“This program is an important step in celebrating the amazing work podcasters do, and we’re thrilled to continue supporting them as they shape the future of this medium,” concluded Newman.
NBC News’ Dateline NBC is the only other news-adjacent podcast to earn status in the inaugural awards. It reached silver status, amassing more than 250 million. Spotify set the bronze level at surpassing 100 million total all-time streams. The announcement of the Creator Milestone Awards was first shared by Variety.
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