Bongino Announces Return to Podcasting, Teases Big Things to Come

Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is set to return to the conservative media landscape next month, announcing that he will resume broadcasting with a new show streaming exclusively on Rumble beginning Feb. 2.

Bongino revealed Monday that he is relaunching his podcast shortly after departing the FBI earlier this month, marking a return to the platform where he built a massive following before reentering government service.

“The Dan Bongino Show” will air as a live stream on Rumble from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern time, according to the announcement. Episodes will later be distributed across all major podcast platforms.

A press release stated that the show will bring “Bongino’s unique insider perspective back to his loyal audience following a year of government service.” The release added that the revamped program will build on its prior success with “a renewed focus on Washington insights, behind-the-scenes details from his time in government, and a message of hope and resilience in the conservative movement.”

Before joining the Trump administration, Bongino was one of the most influential conservative voices in podcasting. He returned to public service last year as deputy director of the FBI under President Donald J. Trump during Trump’s second term.

While at the Bureau, Bongino was involved in several high-profile Justice Department matters, including the release of long-anticipated files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. He also played a significant role in the investigation into pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington on Jan. 5, 2021.

Attorney General Pam Bondi remarked at a press conference last month that the arrest of the pipe bomb suspect was “the best birthday present” Bongino could have received.

Despite that cooperation, Bongino reportedly clashed with Bondi over expectations surrounding the Epstein file release. Bondi had publicly suggested the documents could contain major revelations, though no explosive disclosures ultimately emerged.

Ahead of the release, Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel warned that the materials would not include definitive evidence, such as a comprehensive list of Epstein associates accused of abusing underage girls.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles later criticized Bondi’s handling of the Epstein rollout while singling out Bongino and Patel for praise.

“The people that really appreciated what a big deal this is are Kash [Patel] and [FBI deputy director] Dan Bongino,” Wiles said, referring to the release of the Epstein files. She emphasized that both officials had been among the strongest internal advocates for transparency in the case, according to the Daily Wire.

Shortly before his departure from the FBI, Bongino strongly suggested that family considerations were the primary factor behind his decision to leave government service. Appearing on “Fox & Friends,” Bongino spoke candidly about the toll the job had taken.

“I mean I gave up everything for this. I mean you know my…my wife is struggling. I’m not a victim. I’m not Jim Comey. It’s fine,” Bongino said. “I did this and I’m proud I did it. But if you think we’re there for tea and crumpets…Well, I mean, Kash is there all day.

“Our offices are linked. He turns on the faucet, I hear it. He gets there at like six o’clock in the morning. He doesn’t leave till seven at night. You know, I’m in there at 7:30 in the morning,” Bongino continued.

“He uses the gym, I work out in my apartment, but I stare at these four walls all day in DC, you know, by myself divorced from my wife – not divorced, but I mean separated-divorced, and it’s hard,” Bongino said. “I mean, you know, we love each other and it’s hard to be apart.”

Earlier reports had indicated that Bongino planned to exit his role in early 2026 and had already begun clearing out his office. President Trump confirmed Bongino’s impending departure before the former deputy director addressed it publicly.

In a post on X, Bongino expressed gratitude to Trump, Bondi, and FBI Director Kash Patel for what he described as the opportunity to serve.

“Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you,” Bongino wrote.