Joe Rogan, a highly popular podcast host, revealed that he was not nominated for the Golden Globes' inaugural Best Podcast award because he refused to pay the $500 submission fee. The Golden Globes introduced the category for the 83rd annual event, with Amy Poehler winning the first award for her show 'Good Hang.' Rogan explained on his podcast that he was invited to submit but declined, stating, 'I don’t want to be a part of that.' He emphasized that he considers himself the top podcast for six consecutive years, citing his consistent number-one rankings on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Rogan criticized the nomination process, calling it a 'group of people that decide' awards and expressed disdain for the fee, which he said is used for paperwork, and for the behind-the-scenes attitude of the organizers. Other eligible podcasts, like 'The Megyn Kelly Show,' also declined to submit. The list of nominees included 'Good Hang,' 'SmartLess,' 'Armchair Expert,' 'Call Her Daddy,' 'The Mel Robbins Podcast,' and NPR’s 'Up First.' Rogan’s stance highlights ongoing issues of transparency and fairness in award nominations, especially concerning pay-to-submit practices.