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The event will also broadcast on select iHeartMedia radio stations across the country, and on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook channel

WHAT: The 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW will be hosted by Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray of “The Daily Zeitgeist” podcast and will honor 2024’s most innovative and influential voices and creators in podcasting live in Austin, Texas at ACL Live at The Moody Theater. Today, iHeartMedia reveals its list of presenters.

WHO: Presenters for the 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards will include Annaleigh Ashford and Melissa Moore, Cam Jordan, Chelsea Handler, Dennis Quaid, Ed Helms, Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff, Joe Manganiello, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarah Spain, Sophia Bush and more. The event will also include an array of nominees and surprise celebrity guest appearances.

A full list of the 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards categories and nominees can be found here.

WHEN: Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT

WHERE: The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards will take place at ACL Live at The Moody Theater (310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX 78701).

The ceremony will also broadcast on select iHeartMedia Radio stations across the country, audio stream via the exclusive iHeartPodcast Channel on the iHeartRadio app, and video stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook channel at 10 p.m. CT. The event will then be available on demand following the initial livestream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube channel.

MORE: Executive producers for the 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Conal Byrne and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia.

Proud partners of this year’s iHeartPodcast Awards include Audible, Lenovo® and Wild Turkey® Bourbon.

Launching February 24, the daily podcast will uncover the chilling realities and often overlooked stories of missing Black women

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NEW YORK – February 24, 2024 –Today, iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network announced “Hunting 4 Answers,” a daily true crime podcast dedicated to shedding light on the silent epidemic of missing and murdered Black women in America. New episodes will post every weekday beginning February 24.

Hosted by Atlanta journalist Hunter Gilmore, “Hunting 4 Answers” will bring attention to the heart-wrenching and often ignored stories within the Black community that deserve to be told. The podcast will highlight both current and cold cases of missing and murdered Black women and girls across the country.

“For too long, the stories of missing and murdered Black women have gone overlooked. Their cases have been ignored, their voices have been silenced. The goal of ‘Hunting 4 Answers’ is to change that,” said Gilmore. “We are honored to join forces with The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartMedia to amplify these stories, reach wider audiences and help seek justice. Together, we are making sure these women are seen, heard and never forgotten.”

The series also highlights cases involving issues that disproportionately affect this demographic such as domestic violence, trafficking, and systemic neglect. Each brief episode unpacks cases with new insights, details and calls to action for listeners.

“Our mission has always been to create a platform that elevates often overlooked voices and shed light on narratives that matter in our community,” said Dollie S. Bishop, President, The Black Effect Podcast Network. “We’re excited to launch ‘Hunting 4 Answers’ on The Black Effect. This show is much more than a true crime podcast – it’s a chance to shine a light on the untold stories of missing and murdered Black women and help find answers for their families. These women matter and we’re proud to help make sure their stories get the attention they deserve.”

The Black Effect Podcast Network is the leading platform for Black creators to raise their voices and be heard in the podcast space. It brings together the most influential and trusted voices in black culture for stimulating conversations around social justice, pop culture, sports, mental health, news, comedy and more. Launched in September 2020, the Black Effect Podcast Network has debuted 37 shows featuring a luminous roster of marquee talent and culture-shifting voices committed to enlightening, educating and entertaining audiences, curated by Charlamagne Tha God himself.

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About Hunter Gilmore
Hunter Gilmore is a journalist, producer, screenwriter and the creator of Hunting 4 Answers. With over nine years of experience in journalism and media production, she enjoys lending her expertise in television production, print and digital media, and content creation.

About The Black Effect Podcast Network

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God in a historic joint venture with the world’s number-one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia. Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the essential Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and sports. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspectives and creative visions have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform, and empower. Visit www.BlackEffect.com for more information.

Host and academic hero Jorge Cham makes science fun and accessible as he answers puzzling questions about animals, space, your brain and the human body

Listen to the trailer now HERE

LOS ANGELES – March 5, 2025 - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “ScienceStuff” a new original podcast hosted by best-selling and award-winning cartoonist and author Jorge Cham. New episodes release every Wednesday starting March 12. Curious listeners can hear the trailer now, here, and follow the show to be alerted when new episodes drop.

Ever wonder if your pet is lying to you, what’s inside a black hole or if you’d survive being cryogenically frozen? Each week, “ScienceStuff” will tackle the kind of questions everyday people have always wanted to know the answer to including:

• Do you really have to wait 30 minutes before you can go swimming?
• Are near-death experiences real?
• What exactly are Quantum Computers?

With infectious curiosity, Cham, a former roboticist and Caltech researcher and instructor, will take listeners on a fun and illuminating dive into a new question each week, talk to experts and explain the history and latest scientific results on each topic.

Jorge Cham obtained his Ph.D. in robotics from Stanford University and was an instructor and research associate at Caltech before leaving academia to create “Piled Higher and Deeper” (known as “PHD Comics”), a favorite comic strip of scientists and academics with millions of readers online and in print. According to the prestigious journal Science, Cham’s “following in the scientific world are enough to make even the most distinguished professor green with envy.” He is also the main creator and creative director of the Emmy-nominated animated series “Elinor Wonders Why” which airs on PBS Kids and around the world, and an author of several popular science books including the award-winning “We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe” and the celebrated children’s series “Oliver’s Great Big Universe.”

“ScienceStuff” is produced and distributed by iHeartPodcasts, joining its flagship family of “Stuff” curiosity shows, which includes the popular “Stuff You Should Know,” “TechStuff,” “Stuff You Missed in History Class” and “Stuff To Blow Your Mind,” among others, expanding the brand into the world of science. All “Stuff” shows are available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – February 28, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently highlighted new music and artists alike with special programming. 

This week, iHearMedia World Premiered new music, including Benson Boone’s “Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else” on February 28 and 27 across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations; VaShawn Mitchell’s “Make A Way” on February 27 across all iHeartRadio Gospel stations; and Billy Idol’s “Still Dancing” on February 26 across all iHeartRadio Classic Rock stations. 

Earlier this month, Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez and Gracie Abrams’ collaboration “Call Me When You Break Up” had a World Premiere debut on February 20 and 21 across all iHeartRadio CHR stations; Disturbed’s “I Will Not Break” had a World Premiere debut on February 21 across all iHeartRadio Rock stations; and Dierks Bentley’s “She Hates Me” had a World Premiere debut on February 14 across all iHeartCountry stations. 

Additionally, iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations celebrated Tate McRae’s new album “So Close to What” by playing the album in its entirety at midnight upon its release on February 21. The special broadcast included exclusive audio from Tate sharing the stories behind each song on the album. Following the full album playback, iHeartRadio CHR stations continued to highlight a handful of songs off the album throughout the day.

For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.

Listen to the official trailer now here

WHO: iHeartPodcasts and Gavin Newsom present a brand-new project titled “This is Gavin Newsom.” Governor Newsom is going solo and diving into the real issues that matter—government, politics, affordability, quality of life, and the cultural moments shaping our world. No spin, no script, just real talk about what impacts listeners most. Tune in and be part of the conversation.

WHEN: The official trailer is now available. Tune in on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

WHERE: “This is Gavin Newsom” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Follow @thisisgavinnewsom on Instagram for episode clips and updates.

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Hosted by Mandii B and WeezyWTF, The Event will Feature Live Tapings of Popular Shows Including “Woman Evolve,” “Good Moms, Bad Choices,” “R&B Money,” “Naked Sports with Cari Champion” and “The Trap Nerds” as well as Panel Discussions Featuring Charlamagne Tha God and More

Tickets on sale February 26th at 12 p.m. EST

ATLANTA – February 25, 2025 – iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God today announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify Black voices in the podcast industry. The event will take place Saturday, April 26, 2025 from noon to 8 p.m. ET at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, GA. Charlamagne Tha God will join the festival alongside some of the Black Effect’s most popular personalities for a day full of live podcast tapings and informative discussions aimed at aspiring podcasters in the Black community. The festival will be hosted by Mandii B and WeezyWTF, hosts of The Black Effect Podcast Network’s wildly popular show “Decisions, Decisions.” Tickets will go on sale February 26th at 12pm. For more information on ticket pricing and this year’s festival lineup, visit here.

The third annual festival will feature live appearances from some of the Black Effect’s most popular shows including “Woman Evolve,” “Good Moms, Bad Choices,” “R&B Money,” “Naked Sports with Cari Champion” and “The Trap Nerds.” Additionally, ticket holders will hear thought-provoking and informative panel discussions during the event including “Adapting to Trends: The Future of Podcasting” and so much more. The panels will feature special guests including founder, Charlamagne Tha God.

“We’re excited to return to Atlanta, building on the incredible momentum of the podcast industry and the growing impact of Black creators in the space,” said Charlamagne Tha God. “As the influence of Black voices continues to shape culture and drive conversations, The Black Effect remains committed to powerful storytelling, meaningful brand collaborations and unforgettable live experiences. This year, we’re celebrating not just where we’ve been – we’re embracing the limitless future of Black podcasting and the influence it holds.”

Last year’s sold out show brought together thousands of podcast fans with the Black Effect Podcast Network’s top talent for a day of live podcast recordings from the network’s most popular shows including “Carefully Reckless with Jess Hilarious,” “Decisions, Decisions,” and “Black Tech, Green Money.”

The Black Effect Podcast Network is the leading platform for Black creators to raise their voices and be heard in the podcast space. It brings together the most influential and trusted voices in black culture for stimulating conversations around social justice, pop culture, sports, mental health, news, comedy and more. Launched in September 2020, the Black Effect Podcast Network has since debuted 47 shows, featuring a luminous roster of marquee talent and culture-shifting voices committed to enlightening, educating and entertaining audiences, curated by Charlamagne Tha God himself.

Festival sponsors will be on-site at the event with engaging activations for attendees including the Pitch Your Podcast booth. In addition, the festival will also feature a variety of other activities such as a pop-up marketplace showcasing merchandise from Black-owned businesses, a photo booth, and Office Hours, with 1:1 mentoring sessions with iHeartMedia executives.

Black Effect Podcast Festival partners include AT&T and Nissan. Fans can visit blackeffect.com/podcastfestival beginning February 26th at 12pm ET to purchase tickets. Special student ticket pricing is also available.

Download the 2025 festival logo HERE.

About The Black Effect Podcast Network

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God in a historic joint venture with the world’s number-one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia. Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the essential Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and sports. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspectives and creative visions have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform, and empower.

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2025 – iHeartMedia, the leading global podcast network, and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar have signed a groundbreaking multi-year partnership to create a thriving podcasting industry in the Middle East and North Africa.

The partnership brings world-class podcasting infrastructure to Qatar and will spark a wave of creative storytelling across the MENA region, leading to the region becoming a global podcasting hub.

iHeart will develop a state-of-the-art podcast studio in Qatar, accompanied by a lineup of original shows and the introduction of some of the world’s most popular podcasts to Arabic-listening audiences. It will also execute specialized masterclasses to nurture local talent and host global industry events, including Web Summit gatherings, positioning Qatar as a meeting point for the world’s top podcasting voices.

Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, GCO Director and Chairman of the Web Summit Permanent Organizing Committee, said: “This collaboration marks a significant step towards the development of the podcasting industry in the region and reinforcing Qatar’s position as a leading hub for digital content creation. I am confident this platform will serve as a catalyst for creativity, inspire new storytelling formats build a sustainable podcasting ecosystem and create opportunities for a new of generation of content creators in the Arab world.”

“Podcasting has exploded in the US and is now a mass-reach medium. And iHeartMedia, with our expansive network as the #1 podcaster in America, is in a unique position to grow strong listenership around the globe,” said Bob Pittman, CEO of iHeartMedia. “iHeartPodcasts features a massive catalog of original shows spanning every category and this new partnership creates an opportunity to work with a long roster of incredible creators and distribute even more content to new audiences in the Middle East.”

The partnership was announced live from Web Summit Qatar’s main stage by Conal Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group, which also featured some of iHeart’s top talents including Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and co-founder of Pushkin Industries and host of “Revisionist History”; Jay Shetty, global best-selling author and award-winning host of the chart-topping global podcast “On Purpose”; David Eagleman, neuroscientist at Stanford University, internationally best-selling author and host of “Inner Cosmos”; and Jonathan Strickland, Executive Producer for iHeartPodcasts and host of “TechStuff.”

Aligned with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, the partnership invests in digital media and knowledge-sharing, empowering new voices and ensuring Arabic content thrives on a global stage. The announcement follows the partnership agreement between iHeartMedia and the GCO earlier this year, which established iHeartMedia as the Official Podcast Partner for Web Summit Qatar 2025.

About the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar

The Government Communications Office was established in 2015 to serve as the strategic communications arm of the State of Qatar. It coordinates communications activities across government and public-sector institutions, showcasing the country’s vision, initiatives and achievements in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

In the new podcast, the celebrated author and advocate will engage in thoughtful discussions with courageous creatives ready to fight back against intolerance, fear and censorship

Special guests include Keith Boykin, Gabrielle Union, Erika Alexander, Angelica Ross and more

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LOS ANGELES – February 19, 2025 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “Fighting Words” a new podcast hosted by critically acclaimed author George M. Johnson on its Outspoken Podcast Network. Fans can hear the first two episodes of “Fighting Words” today, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday.

“Fighting Words” is Johnson’s chance to bring listeners into the ring with some of today’s most talented, outspoken, courageous creative people, who are ready, willing and able to use their words to fight back against intolerance, fear, censorship and marginalization. Each week, Johnson will take on the topics others seem afraid to talk about. They will share timeless wisdom and shine a light on new music and some of today’s rising stars. In the first episode, Johnson sits down with journalist and producer Keith Boykin to talk about quitting the White House to write a memoir about being Black and gay, and the ways in which history is repeating itself right before our eyes.

Additional guests will include Gabrielle Union, Erika Alexander, comedian Franchesca Ramsey, actress and transgender rights advocate Angelica Ross, actress Dominique Jackson and others.

“Fighting Words” with George M. Johnson was created by George M. Johnson in conjunction with Best Case Studios, Tea No Shade Productions and iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Podcast Network.

All shows on the Outspoken Podcast Network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts. The network aims to amplify, elevate and reflect the diversity, richness and humanity of the voices throughout the LGBTQ+ community. See the current Outspoken Podcast Network lineup of shows, here.

“Fighting Words” is now available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms.

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About George M. Johnson

George M. Johnson is an award-winning Black Non-Binary writer, author, and executive producer headquartered in the Los Angeles area. They are the author of the New York Times Bestselling Young Adult memoir, All Boys Aren’t Blue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, April 2020), which employs a series of powerful essays to chronicle their growing up as a Black Queer boy in New Jersey. The book has been optioned by Gabrielle Union’s production company. As a former journalist, Johnson has written for major outlets including Teen Vogue, Entertainment Tonight, NBC, and Buzzfeed. In 2019 he was awarded the Salute to Excellence Award by the National Association of Black Journalists for their article “When Racism Anchors your Health” in Vice Magazine. He was listed on The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2020; the Out 100 Most Influential LGBTQ People in 2021, and in 2022 was honored as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Next Most Influential People in the World. Their second memoir We Are Not Broken (Little Brown, September 2021) received the Carter G. Woodson Award recognizing books that accurately and sensitively depict the experience of one or more historically marginalized racial/ethnic groups in the United States. The book also received the Nonfiction Honor Book in the YA category from the International Literacy Association. In 2021, Johnson wrote and executive produced the Dramatic Reading of All Boys Aren’t Blue starring Jenifer Lewis and Dyllon Burnside which received a 2022 Special Recognition Award from GLAAD. In 2023, they received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Daytime Special. George is also a proud HBCU alum twice over, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Johnson is represented by The Gotham Group and the law firms Granderson Des Rochers, LLP and Incite Law Group.

Premiering February 14th, “The Hookup” is a Mature Content Mystery-Thriller Following a College Student Searching for his Missing Boyfriend
 
The New Podcast is the Fifth Scripted Series in a Previously Announced Slate of Co-Produced Podcasts by iHeartMedia and Blumhouse Television 

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, Blumhouse Television and Ember20 today launched the first two episodes of “The Hookup,” a bold and risqué original scripted mystery-thriller series. The show will join an ongoing slate of co-produced podcasts by iHeartPodcasts and Blumhouse Television. Listen now to “The Hookup” here.  

SYNOPSIS: What do you do when your boyfriend goes missing? Engage in a series of strategic hookups to solve the mystery, of course. “The Hookup” is a risqué mystery-thriller following a college student who thinks he’s funnier than he is, driven by the hunger to locate his missing beau. But-- as our hero will soon learn, no amount of showering can wash your hands of a bad hookup. (WARNING: This podcast contains explicit Adult material)

WHO: Starring Noah Feinberg, Ray Santiago, Scott Evans, Nico Greetham, Augustus Prew, Jeffery Self, Tina Majorino, Obi Abili, and Gabrielle Ruiz. 

Noah Feinberg is the writer, director, and stars in the fiction thriller podcast “The Hookup,” his latest endeavor with Blumhouse Television and iHeartPodcasts. Based in Los Angeles, Noah is a writer, producer, and television executive, currently serving as Director of Development at Blumhouse Television, where he oversees a slate of killer TV projects     while also writing his own Blumhouse material. He penned Hulu x Blumhouse’s 2019 Thanksgiving horror film “Pilgrim” and executive produced and wrote for iHeart/Blumhouse’s anthological “13 Days of Halloween.”

David Thwaites and Jimmy Jellinek serve as executive producers and Rachel Foley as supervising producer for Ember20.

WHEN: The first two episodes will be available February 14 with subsequent episodes dropping weekly on Fridays.  

WHERE: “The Hookup” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Ember20

Ember20 is a Los Angeles-based independent production company and brand studio specializing in innovative storytelling. With a presence in Nashville, New York, and London, the company creates, develops and produces premium original stories across audio, film, television and beyond.  With over 40 audio series, the company’s work spans diverse genres including musical storytelling, wellness, documentary news, scripted projects and true crime. 
 

About Blumhouse Television

Blumhouse Television has earned critical acclaim and numerous honors for its dark, edgy fare including Emmy® awards for its productions of HBO's The Normal Heartand The Jinx, as well as the prestigious Peabody award for The Jinx and the documentary How to Dance in Ohio.  Blumhouse produces provocative scripted and unscripted television series and documentaries, including the original series The Sticky, produced by Jamie Lee Curtis for Prime Video; the upcoming series The Bondsman, starring Kevin Bacon and from creator Grainger David and showrunner Erik Oleson, and Scarpetta starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, who both additionally serve as executive producers, also for Prime Video; Worst Roommate Ever, and Worst Ex Ever for Netflix, which established Blumhouse Television’s first franchise.  Blumhouse Television launched as an independent studio in 2017 with funding from ITV.  Projects since the studio launch include Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominated HBO limited series Sharp Objects; Golden Globe®, Critics Choice® and Writers Guild® award nominated Showtime limited series The Loudest Voice; the Showtime limited series The Good Lord Bird starring and executive produced by Ethan Hawke and based on the award-winning novel by James McBride. The studio produced The Purge on USA Network from writer/director/producer James DeMonaco and based on the popular film franchise; the holiday themed anthology event series Into the Dark for Hulu; and anthology series Sacred Lies created by Emmy® nominee Raelle Tucker. The studio has developed award-winning and critically acclaimed documentary films including A Secret Love produced with Ryan Murphy for Netflix; Pray Away an official selection of the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival; Pharma Bro an official selection of Hot Docs Festival,Writers Guild Award® winner Bathtubs Over Broadway and winner of the 2018 Sundance Audience Award This is Home. Blumhouse Television is the latest venture from Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse Productions, which is widely-recognized for its pioneering model of producing high-quality micro-budget films including The Purge, Get Out, The Invisible Man and Halloween.

Season One of the Highly Anticipated Investigative Podcast “OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones” Launches With a Deep Dive into Mysterious Drone Sightings Across America 

Listen Now to OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones HERE

NEW YORK ‑ February 11, 2025 ‑ iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac; and Imagine Entertainment, the global entertainment company founded by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer; and Lenners Entertainment unveil the highly anticipated investigative podcast, “OBSCURUM.”  Season one, “OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones,” officially launches today with the first two episodes, taking a deep dive into the mysterious drone sighting across America. Listen Now to OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones HERE.

Season one of this gripping investigative podcast, OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones, unpacks one of the most chilling and unexplained phenomena in recent years: mysterious drone sightings across rural America. As unexplained aircraft in New Jersey, and other areas along the East Coast, dominate headlines, this series serves as the precursor to this growing mystery, exploring an eerily similar wave of unexplained drone activity that first emerged over Nebraska and Colorado in late 2019. 

Hosted by seasoned journalist and media personality Gabe Lenners (Radio Disney, CMT, ABC News), the series brings listeners deep into the heart of this unfolding series of events. Through exclusive interviews with locals, federal officials, and experts, “OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones” uncovers the untold story behind these sightings and delves into how the phenomenon continues to evolve.

Executive produced by legendary filmmakers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, alongside Kara Welker and Nathan Kloke for Imagine Audio; Nikki Ettore and Katrina Norvell for iHeartPodcasts; and Gabe Lenners, “OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones” combines captivating storytelling with world-class production to explore one of the most intriguing UFO topics of our time. 

As listeners step into the unknown through “OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones,” they’ll be drawn into a deeply immersive experience that not only investigates unexplained drone phenomena but also challenges perceptions of truth and secrecy in modern society. Blending investigative journalism with cinematic storytelling, the series invites audiences to question what they think they know and consider the possibility that some mysteries are far closer to home than we realize. With each episode, “OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones” pushes the boundaries of audio storytelling, making it a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the unknown. 

“Season one of ‘OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones’ is about more than drones– it explores how communities confront the unknown and embark on a journey of discovery,” says Gabe Lenners. “This story has been developing in real-time, and we’re just beginning to scratch the surface.”

"‘OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones’ dives headfirst into a mystery that's gripping and unexplainable,” adds Kara Welker, Head of Audio at Imagine Entertainment. “Gabe Lenners takes listeners on a suspense-filled adventure, unraveling the enigma of drones appearing across the Midwest. It's a real-life thriller that has us all asking: who—or what—is behind these sightings? This is storytelling at its most compelling, and we're thrilled to bring it to audiences through Imagine Audio." 

"This compelling investigative series deep dives into the drone sightings that have captivated America.  ‘OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones’ takes listeners on an immersive adventure seeking to uncover the truth behind this real-life mystery unfolding right before our eyes," adds Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts.

“OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones,” distributed by iHeartPodcasts, is available today with new episodes launching every Tuesday. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

For more information, please visit the website for OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones.