{
  "id": 8058599,
  "title": "Podkast-stjerne i Norge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/podkast-stjerne-i-norge",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T16:09:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/naeringsliv/i/XM1yom/podkast-stjerne-i-norge"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British podcaster Steven Bartlett, one of the world's most prominent podcasters, visited Lillestrøm on Thursday to conclude the Oslo Business Forum. In his final appearance on the main stage, Bartlett spoke with Lillian Gjerulf Kretz about his experiences as a young and modern business leader. From being expelled from school as a 17-year-old to establishing a billion-dollar company in just four years, Bartlett shared his journey.\n\nKretz asked Bartlett if he agreed that Norway had the best fans, who were the best at cheering. Bartlett responded with a question for Kretz. The 34-year-old has led the \"Diary of a CEO\" podcast since 2017, where Joe Rogan topped the global ranking on Spotify in 2025. Bartlett has also garnered 19.7 million subscribers on YouTube. In the summer, he hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance on his podcast. Previous guests include Boris Johnson, Richard Branson, and Daniel Ek. Bartlett did not wish to conduct any interviews following his visit to Norway.\n\nBartlett launched his company \"Social Chain\" in 2014, a social media agency. In 2019, it merged with German company Lumaland, valued at over two billion kroner. Since then, he has established and invested in numerous companies. Since 2021, he has been among the \"dragons\" on BBC's popular TV program \"Dragon’s Den.\" Despite being criticized for not giving guests enough resistance, Bartlett has maintained his role as a podcaster. In 2024, BBC reported that Bartlett's podcast spreads dangerous misinformation about health. A British government analysis of 15 health-related podcast episodes concluded that 14 of them contained \"health-damaging statements that contradict substantial scientific evidence.\" Flight Studio, the production company behind \"Diary of a CEO,\" defended the podcast guests, stating they were given \"freedom of speech\" and had been thoroughly investigated.",
  "summary": "Steven Bartlett, som står bak podkasten «Diary of a CEO», holdt foredrag på Oslo Business Forum.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}