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Who is Steven Bartlett, the World's Most Popular Podcaster?
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Steven Bartlett has surpassed Joe Rogan as the world's most-listened-to podcaster with his show The Diary of a CEO, accumulating 308 million YouTube views between March and June. Forbes ranked him as the second-highest-earning creator from July 2025 to June 2026, with $52 million in income. Despite his success interviewing figures like JD Vance, Kamala Harris, and Michelle Obama, Bartlett faces scrutiny over controversial comments made by some guests. His media company FlightStory employs around 100 people and generated approximately $47 million in revenue in 2025.
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