Embattled Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan addressed his COVID misinformation controversy during a comedy set in Texas Tuesday, saying that listeners should take his words with a grain of salt because he ‘talks sh*t for a living.’

‘I talk sh*t for a living – that’s why this is so baffling to me,’ Rogan, 54, said during an appearance at the Vulcan Gas Company in Austin, referring to the backlash he’s faced from stars like Neil Young for anti-vax information that’s been discussed on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, which is exclusive to Spotify.

“If you take vaccine advice from my, is it really your fault?” Rogan was asked by fans his first public appearance as a comedian since Young’s controversial decision to remove his discography from the platform. Others followed Rogan’s lead and called for the Swedish streaming site to cancel the $100m exclusive agreement with him.

‘What dumb sh*t were you about to do when my stupid idea sounded better? You know the dude that made humans eat animals dicks in TV shows? What does he think about medicine? “How does he feel about medicine?”‘ The Fear Factor former host joked about the backlash he faced over guests and his opinions on vaccines and the virus.   

“If I want your advice, do not take my advice,” he said. 

Embattled Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan addressed his COVID misinformation controversy during a comedy set in Texas Tuesday, saying that listeners should take his words with a grain of salt because he 'talks sh*t for a living'

Embattled Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan addressed his COVID misinformation controversy during a comedy set in Texas Tuesday, saying that listeners should take his words with a grain of salt because he ‘talks sh*t for a living’

Spotify's market value dropped by around $2bn after singer Neil Young removed his music from the platform on January 24 in protest against its decision to host Joe Rogan's podcast

Spotify’s market capitalization dropped to $2bn when Neil Young took his music off the platform January 24. This was in protest at its hosting of Joe Rogan’s podcast.

Prior to Tuesday’s set, Rogan – who is against mandatory vaccinations – in January said that ‘dozens’ of A-list celebrities had contacted him for COVID advice, including Aaron Rodgers and UFC President Dana White. 

‘It’s weird, I’ll get random messages from celebrities, mostly about Covid advice,’ he told fellow comedian Tim Dillon on the latter’s podcast. ‘No bulls***, I’ve helped dozens of people… like famous actors, musicians who have asked for Covid advice.’ 

Rogan revealed last year that he had not received the jab and rather opted for his doctor’s advice to take monoclonal antibodies and ivermectin, among other drugs, to fight the infection – a stratagem that NFL star Rodgers picked up from the star. 

Rogan's comments Tuesday come after he told fellow comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon that 'dozens' of A-list celebrities have come to him seeking advice about COVID and vaccines

Rogan’s Tuesday comments follow a conversation he had with Tim Dillon (comedian and podcaster) about how ‘dozens’ have come to Rogan seeking help on vaccines and COVID.

Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell also asked to have her music removed from Spotify in protest of comments made by Rogan on his show

Joni Mitchell, a singer-songwriter, also requested that her music be removed from Spotify to protest Rogan’s comments on the show.

‘I’ve consulted with a now-good friend of mine, Joe Rogan, after he got Covid and I’ve been doing a lot of the stuff that he recommended in his podcasts and on the phone to me,’ Rodgers said in November after contracting the virus.

“This vaccine is groundbreaking, but we don’t really know much about it.” You now have my story, so stop lying to me. My personal decisions regarding my health should remain private.

Rodgers, 38, revealed he took monoclonal antibodies, as well as ivermectin, zinc, vitamin C and D, and HCQ, on Rogan’s advice to combat the infection. 

Rogan, pictured here Tuesday after his set with right-wing personality Alex Jones, revealed last year that he had not received the jab and rather opted for his doctor’s advice to take monoclonal antibodies and ivermectin, among other drugs, to fight the infection

Rogan, pictured here Tuesday after his set with right-wing personality Alex Jones, revealed last year that he had not received the jab and rather opted for his doctor’s advice to take monoclonal antibodies and ivermectin, among other drugs, to fight the infection

NFL star Aaron Rodgers previously said that he sought advice from Rogan regarding his vaccine views after contracting COVID-19

Aaron Rodgers, NFL’s star player, previously stated that Rogan advised him regarding his vaccination views following he was diagnosed with COVID-19

White (52 years old) also spoke out in December, revealing that he had received advice from the podcaster about how to handle the virus, having been afflicted by the disease the month before.  

During his set Tuesday, Rogan went on to address another controversy that he’s currently embroiled in – one surrounding a now viral video of him using the n-word more than 20 times on his podcast posted by R&B singer India Arie.

“I used to say it, if” [I was talking about]Rogan stated, “I would use it as context if Richard Pryor was involved.” 

‘Somebody made a compilation of every time I said that word over 14 years and they put it on YouTube, and it turned out that was racist as f*ck. It was even me! It’s me, and I’m looking at it. My cursor is hovered over the video, and I am like “Four minutes more!” 

He said, “I’ve not used that word for years.” “But, it’s kinda weird people will get really mad at you if that strange and then tweet about it using a phone made by slaves. 

India Arie shared resurfaced clips of Spotify's premier podcaster Joe Rogan repeatedly using the N-word, after pulling her discography from the popular streaming platform

India Arie shared clips of Joe Rogan’s Spotify podcast, which she had retrieved from Spotify.

Rogan was quickly rebuffed for his contentious compilation. Arie and other celebrities put pressure on Daniel Ek, Spotify’s chief executive, by taking their discographies off the platform.

Rogan then had to apologize to the clippers – recorded many years ago before signing with Spotify. 

He told his Twitter followers Saturday that he had never used racism to make fun of him.

“There is nothing that I can do to get it back. It’s impossible to imagine. That’s obviously not possible. I was certainly not trying to be racist and would never entertain anyone by being so stupid with my racism. 

Spotify removed several episodes from Rogan’s podcast, which included the use of volatile language. 

Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek wrote in a note to employees on Sunday that while he condemned podcaster Joe Rogan's use of racist language, he did not believe that cutting ties with the popular personality was the answer. Ek's message came a day after Rogan apologized for using racist slurs on his podcast and removed several episodes from Spotify

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said in Sunday’s note that he had condemned Joe Rogan’s racist use of language but did not think that cutting off ties with Rogan was the best solution. Ek sent the message to employees on Sunday, a day after Rogan had apologized for his use of racist language and was removed from Spotify.

Ek told employees that Rogan used racist language and that Ek supported the removal. He also reiterated that they would continue to work with Rogan, who is their most popular podcaster.

The next day Heart of Gold singer Young slammed the CEO and urged the tech company’s employees to quit their jobs in protest against Covid-19 misinformation.

“I think Daniel Ek, and not Joe Rogan is your biggest problem. The singer posted a statement to his website late Monday that said, “Get out of there before it eats away your soul,”

Young advised artists then to delete their content as he had done in January. This inspired Joni Mitchell, David Crosby and others to do the same.

Ek stated that he only wanted numbers. He did not mention art and creativity.

“To musicians and creators around the world, I say this: Spotify is the best place to make your art.

Joe Rogan posted a nearly six minute video to Instagram Saturday in which he spoke about a video of him that contained resurfaced clips of him saying the N-word on his podcast

Joe Rogan shared a near six minute Instagram video Saturday that spoke out about an old video clip of him saying “N-word” on his podcast.

Rogan, who signed an $100million deal with Spotify in 2020, said Tuesday that he will stay with the streamer after multiple episodes of his show containing controversial content were removed from the service

Rogan, who in 2020 signed a $100million contract with Spotify, stated Tuesday that he would stay with Spotify, after several of the episodes containing controversial material were deleted from Spotify.

On Tuesday, Rogan was asked during a Q&A portion if he would accept a $100-million offer from right-wing platform Rumble to move his show off Spotify. Rogan stated that he will stay loyal to the streamer.

He replied, “No. Spotify has been inexplicably with me.” ‘Let’s see what happens.’