Joe Rogan's first stand-up special in 6 years on Netflix: "Burn the Boats" to feature Chris Rock and Katt Williams

Joe Rogan, who is well-known for his work as a podcast host and UFC commentator, is about to launch his first stand-up comedy special in six years. Netflix will start streaming the special, "Burn the Boats," on August 3. In keeping with Netflix's ongoing experiment with streaming live events, this special show will also include Chris Rock and Katt Williams, as per the reports of the 'Express'.

Recording and streaming details

Netflix will broadcast its special show, which will be shot at San Antonio, Texas's Majestic Theater. For Netflix, which plans to start streaming live sports events in 2024, this will be a big step forward. In addition to two NFL games on Christmas Day, Netflix has acquired the rights to show a boxing battle between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

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Rogan's third Netflix special

"Burn the Boats" will be the comedian's third Netflix comedy special. In 2018, he made his last platform release, "Strange Times," in which he hilariously tackled contentious subjects. In the new special, fans of his podcast "Joe Rogan Experience" can anticipate similar topics. A trailer for the show's return to controversial content features Rogan addressing the crowd, "Don't get mad at me, you knew why you came here."

Popularity and reach

As per the reports of the 'Express', with 16.9 million followers and over five billion views on his YouTube channel, Rogan has a huge fan base. According to 'The Wall Street Journal', he recently inked a $250 million contract with Spotify and is currently on episode 2173 of his podcast.

A trip back to the comedy originals

Rogan started his career in comedy, but most people know him from his popular podcast and his involvement in the UFC. In 1988, Rogan began doing stand-up comedy; by 1994, he had signed with Disney and was a frequent guest on various programs. Now, at the age of 56, he goes back to his comic origins with "Burn the Boats," fusing comedy that his followers have grown to appreciate with his own viewpoint.

FAQs:

What live sports events has Netflix acquired the rights to broadcast?
Netflix has acquired the rights to broadcast a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul and two NFL games on Christmas Day.

How many comedy specials have Joe Rogan released on Netflix, and when was the last one?
"Burn the Boats" will be Joe Rogan's third Netflix comedy special, with the last one, "Strange Times," released in 2018.