Donell Rawlings Explains Joe Rogan’s Secret to Success on Shannon Sharpe's Podcast

Date posted: Jan 17th, 2025

Donell Rawlings Explains Joe Rogan’s Secret to Success

Comedian Donnell Rawlings recently opened up on Shannon Sharpe's podcast about what makes Joe Rogan's circle of friends so successful. Rawlings shared how he first connected with Rogan through performances at The Comedy Store in LA, where Rogan recognized his reputation as a funny comic. Their friendship grew, leading to Rawlings' first appearance on Rogan’s podcast.

During the podcast, Rawlings confided in Rogan about wanting to leave the road to spend more time with his son while still earning a living in Hollywood. Rogan’s advice was simple: “Start a podcast.” Skeptical at first, Rawlings admitted he didn’t think there was much money in podcasting. But after Googling Rogan’s massive success, he decided to give it a shot. Rogan supported him by promoting the podcast, which launched with over 7,000 subscribers.

Rawlings praised Rogan and his friends for having a system of mutual support, saying, “They’ve figured out a way to make each other rich.” He contrasted this with a lack of similar collaboration among Black entertainers, explaining how Rogan and his circle genuinely uplift one another.

The discussion highlighted the power of community and support in building success, a topic that had both Sharpe and Rawlings reflecting deeply.

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