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“The Pen Pals Podcast” is hosted by comedic duo Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk and features celebrity guests including Nick Kroll, Will Ferrell, Conan O’Brien, Mandy Moore, Rose Byrne and more

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WHAT: iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network (BMP) welcome “The Pen Pals Podcast” to the iHeartPodcast Network, with all new and previous episodes available on the iHeartRadio app and podcast platforms everywhere. “The Pen Pals Podcast” sees hosts Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk respond to the letters listeners send them on topics ranging from free will to freeway etiquette, from mental health to manatees; and so much more. These letters could be seeking advice, telling a story or simply venting – Scovel and Van Kirk are ready for whatever listeners throw at them. 

The duo also welcomes an array of celebrity guests to talk through listener letters, including Will Ferrell, Conan O’Brien, Mandy Moore, Rose Byrne and many more. The latest episode features Nick Kroll, in which he reads a letter about his connection to his baby-to-be. The show’s next episode will feature Sarah Silverman. 

WHO: Daniel Van Kirk is a stand-up comedian from Rochelle, Illinois. His album, "Thanks Diane" debuted at #1 on Apple Music and he's been named a “Comic To Watch” by Comedy Central and one of JFL’s 42 in Toronto. He has appeared on “Bob’s Burgers” as several characters, as well as “Physical,” “Central Park” and more. Rory Scovel is an actor and comedian known for starring opposite Amy Schumer in “I Feel Pretty,” the series “Physical” and “The House'' with BMP founder Will Ferrell. He also recently wrapped production on the latest Nick Stoller film “You’re Cordially Invited” with Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. 

WHERE: “The Pen Pals Podcast” is now part of the Big Money Players Network and is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Fans can listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

WHEN: Binge the entire series now, with new episodes airing weekly on Wednesdays.

The 10-episode series airs every Thursday beginning August 3, 2023

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“Shattering The System” investigates a variety of crimes and the systems and structures that make them possible. Hosted by pioneering audio journalist Sonari Glinton, the series looks into the true crimes of our day to tell the stories and dig into the issues that affect us all. Drawing from his decades covering politics and the economy, Sonari and his team expose systems that make it possible for criminals of all kinds to get away with the unthinkable. Using expert interviews, victim testimonials, evidence and the innovative use of sound, Sonari unveils the ugly truths, injustices and loopholes within society.

Season one tells what happens in West Hollywood when the party’s over and what doesn't happen, when gay black men turn up dead in the same apartment. This 10-episode podcast delves into the strange, twisted world of Ed Buck. It’s a story that has implications far beyond Hollywood or the gay world. Shattering The System is doing something different, and telling stories from a fresh perspective while taking a hard look at what happens when the system isn’t just broken but shattered.

“Shattering The System” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Sonari Glinton:

Pioneering audio journalist Sonari Glinton has covered everything from corruption at Cook County’s Juvenile Jail to the ascent of Barack Obama to breaking the Volkswagen diesel scandal. In his almost two decades of work in public radio, he’s proudly done “nearly every job.” He’s produced segments for This American Life, directed NPR’s All Things Considered, reported for NPR's business and politics desks and guest hosted the ground-breaking podcast Planet Money and Fresh Air with Terry Gross. In 2004, he co-created The Rundown, one of the first and longest-running daily news podcasts. Whether he’s organizing his colleagues in public media, working with youth journalists from YR Media, or co-creating virtual camp for teens, Sonari has shown his commitment to fostering the next generation of journalists and creating more diverse and inclusive newsrooms. Currently, he sits on the national board of Mikva Challenge, which funds and supports civic education and participation for teens.

About MACRO:

Launched in 2015 by Founder & CEO Charles D. King, MACRO is a multi-platform media company representing the voice and perspectives of Black people, indigenous people and people of color. The company’s multiple business verticals include film (MACRO Film Studios) and television studios (MACRO Television Studios) that finance, develop and produce theatrical and streaming features and premium television, a wholly-owned talent, brand management and entertainment strategy firm (UNCMMN) and an in-house branding and creative agency (Brand MACRO). In addition, MACRO has a majority interest in the company’s joint venture—a full-service talent management firm (M88) and affiliated venture firm (MaCVenture Capital). The company’s film projects have fifteen Oscar nominations and three wins. MACRO Film Studios co-financed the critically acclaimed Judas and the Black Messiah, Mudbound, Fences, Roman J. Israel, Esq., Just Mercy, Sorry to Bother You, Nine Days, Farewell Amor, Blast Beat, The Land and Blue Bayou. MACRO Television Studios has two critically-acclaimed Netflix series— Raising Dion and the Peabody Award nominee Gentefied; as well as Emmy nominated FX docu-series Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur. It will also launch its first podcast, Shattering The System, with iHeartMedia in August 2023. https://www.staymacro.com/about

THE CHALLENGE: USA Premieres on CBS Thursday, Aug.10 with New Episodes of “MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast” to Begin Rolling Out August 11th through the iHeartPodcast Network Featuring Hosts Devyn Simone and Tori Deal

“MTV's Official The Challenge Podcast” returns alongside the second fierce season of the "THE CHALLENGE: USA," featuring reality titans from CBS’s reality competition shows "SURVIVOR," "BIG BROTHER" and "THE AMAZING RACE." Each podcast episode will recap one episode of "THE CHALLENGE: USA" after it airs on television. Hosts Devyn Simone and Tori Deal will have behind-the-scenes discussions recapping the epic brand-new challenges, ruthless eliminations, and cunning strategies that changed the game.

Plus, for the first time in "THE CHALLENGE: USA" history, legendary veterans from past seasons of "MTV’s THE CHALLENGE" are entering the competition, including podcast co-host Tori Deal. Having a co-host who is also a competitor this season will provide listeners with an unfiltered and direct insight into the competition.

Please find the official trailer HERE.

The podcast is produced by Paramount Audio and MTV Entertainment in collaboration with iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms.

"THE CHALLENGE: USA" returns with a two-part premiere kicking off Thursday, Aug. 10, and part two airs Sunday, Aug. 13 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS and Paramount+. Fans can catch episodes of the podcast every Friday and Monday starting Monday, Aug. 11.

Premiering on August 1, the weekly interview series will feature celebrity guests including Gabriel Iglesias, Tony Hawk, Angela Kinsey, and Lewis Black

LISTEN TO THE TRAILER HERE

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Craig Ferguson today debut a new weekly series “Joy, A Podcast. Hosted by Craig Ferguson.” Ferguson will bring his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?

WHO: Hosted by Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director, comedian and storied late-night talk show host Craig Ferguson. Upcoming guests include Gabriel Iglesias, Tony Hawk, Angela Kinsey, Kathie Lee Gifford, Diedrich Bader, Lewis Black, Wendie Malick, Shirley Manson, and Tom Papa.

WHEN: Premieres Tuesday, August 1, with new episodes airing every Tuesday. Listen to the official trailer now.

WHERE: “Joy, A Podcast. Hosted by Craig Ferguson” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Fans can listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-joy-a-podcast-hosted-by-c-119508923/

ASSETS: Show art is available for download HERE

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ABOUT CRAIG FERGUSON

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Craig Ferguson is a Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon. The wildly popular Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson ran on CBS for ten years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips.

In addition to comedy, Ferguson is a film writer and director, with film credits that include “The Big Tease, “Saving Grace,” “I'll Be There,” “Niagara Motel,” “Lenny the Wonder Dog,” “Prendimi l’anima,” “Life Without Dick,” “Chain of Fools” and “Born Romantic,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “Brave,” and “How To Train Your Dragon.” He has five widely acclaimed stand-up comedy specials: “A Wee Bit O’ Revolution, “Does This Need to Be Said,” “I’m Here to Help,” “Just Being Honest,” “Tickle Fight,” and “Hobo Fabulous.”

In 2006, Ferguson debuted his first novel entitled Between the Bridge and the River, which made it onto the bestseller list. In 2009, he released his memoir American on Purpose, a book about why and how he became an American. The book was listed on the New York Times bestseller list and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word. His most recent book Riding the Elephant is a series of linked biographical stories.

Travis Scott “Takes Over” iHeartRadio to World Premiere Latest Single with Bad Bunny and The Weeknd

NEW YORK, N.Y. – July 21, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. Chris Stapleton’s new single “White Horse” had a World Premiere debut on July 21 across iHeartCountry stations.

On July 21, iHeartLand will host Niall Horan at State Farm Park to celebrate the release of his third solo album “The Show.” During his exclusive show in iHeartLand, the singer/songwriter will perform songs from his new album, as well as open up about the project and more during a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's JoJo Wright. Fans can experience Niall Horan in iHeartLand in Fortnite and on Roblox for two days only, starting Friday, July 21st at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Visit iHeartLand for more information.

Late into the night on July 20, Travis Scott interrupted regularly scheduled programming across 160 iHeartRadio Hip Hop, CHR and RCHR stations to World Premiere his new single “K-POP” with Bad Bunny and The Weeknd. The new single was exclusively broadcasted across iHeartRadio stations an hour before it was released to the public. Scott will also be performing at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which takes place on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at Las Vegas’ hottest entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena. Tickets are available now at AXS.com.

On July 20, iHeartMedia hosted the “iHeartCountry Album Preview Party: Featuring Shot In The Dark by Ashley Cooke” in Nashville. iHeartRadio listeners had early access to Ashley Cooke’s new album “shot in the dark,” out now, and a special moment as Cooke and Colbie Caillat made surprise appearances for an acoustic performance of their song “mean girl.” Cooke also participated in a Q&A during the Album Preview Party at iHeartMedia’s Big 98 office in Nashville. Winners from radio promotions received an exclusive invite to the Album Preview Party and received tickets to Cooke’s “shot in the dark Tour” coming to Nashville on October 19, 2023.

iHeartRadio stations across the country held a “New Music Friday” feature to celebrate BARBIE THE ALBUM on July 21, the soundtrack to one of the hottest movies of the summer. Songs from the album were featured across iHeartRadio CHR, Hot AC and Rhythm CHR stations. The spotlight comes after a full week of programming thanks to “Barbie’s Best Week Ever,” which started on July 17 and culminated with the feature on Friday.

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

Step Back In Time With A New, Heartwarming Rewatch Podcast Of The Original Full House Series

Listen to the official trailer now available HERE!

LOS ANGELES – July 24, 2023 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, together with Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, announce “How Rude, Tanneritos!” Listeners can hear the official trailer now with the premiere episode debuting tomorrow, July 25, 2023.

Stephanie Tanner and Kimmy Gibbler are a pivotal part of American pop culture. These iconic characters are ingrained in the lives of actresses Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber for eternity. And now, these two members of one of the very first TGIF families are taking a trip down memory lane as they rewatch the original “Full House” TV series from beginning to end – all 192 episodes starting from Season 1 and all the way through Season 8.

Jodie and Andrea will invite fans into their living room as they relive the beloved 80s and 90s classic that captured the hearts of millions. They’ll immerse themselves once again in the heartwarming adventures of the Tanner family as they navigate life, love, and laughter under one quirky, full roof. Think you know everything about your favorite Friday night comfort show? HOW RUDE!!

So join us, and say hola Tanneritos, as Jodie and Andrea tell all.

Follow @howrudepodcast, @jodiesweetin and @andreabarber on Instagram for updates.

Hyundai is a proud sponsor of “How Rude, Tanneritos!” which is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen now on on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere podcasts are heard.

Part rock documentary, part true crime, "Stones Touring Party" chronicles the clash between sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll and an America in crisis at the dawn of the ‘70s

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts today announced “Stones Touring Party,” a gripping narrative series that takes you along during The Rolling Stones’ North American tour of 1972 – criss-crossing a nation still smoldering from the tumult of the '60s. Culled from 60 hours of never-before-heard archival interviews, the series will invite listeners to sit in on intimate chats with the Stones in their prime, following the release of their masterpiece album “Exile on Main St.” Hosted by Jordan Runtagh, writer and executive podcast producer for iHeartPodcasts, and executive produced by Noel Brown, "Stones Touring Party" will feature conversations with rock journalist Robert Greenfield, who was along for the ride as a correspondent for Rolling Stone magazine, and his fellow tourmate Gary Stromberg, a rock PR legend. It's an all-access pass to the sights, sounds, riots, bombings, death threats and other assorted mayhem from this pivotal moment in American history. 

WHEN: Listen to the trailer HERE. Episode one will be released Wednesday, August 2, with subsequent episodes released weekly on Wednesdays.

WHERE: “Stones Touring Party” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

COVER ART: Download official cover art HERE.

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Ashley Cooke and Colbie Caillat Surprised Fans with a Special Appearance at Album Preview Party in Nashville

NEW YORK, N.Y.- July 21, 2023- iHeartMedia today announced the “iHeartCountry Album Preview Party: Featuring Shot In The Dark by Ashley Cooke” took place in Nashville on Thursday, July 20 iHeartMedia gave iHeartRadio listeners early access to Ashley Cooke’s new album shot in the dark, set to be released July 21, 2023 and Ashley Cooke and Colbie Caillat made surprise appearances for an acoustic performance of their song “mean girl” and Ashley Cooke participated in a Q&A during the Album Preview Party in Nashville.

Hosted by iHeartMedia’s Brooke Taylor at iHeartMedia’s Big 98 office in Nashville, winners from the radio promotions received an exclusive invite to the Album Preview Party and received tickets to Ashley Cooke’s “shot in the dark Tour” coming to Nashville on October 19, 2023.

Fans can tune-in to their local stations for more information on upcoming preview parties and chances to win exclusive experiences from their favorite artists.

Photos and video from the event can be found below:

Videos: HERE

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Travis Scott Exclusively Shares His New Single with Bad Bunny and The Weeknd First With iHeartRadio Listeners Nationwide

NEW YORK- July 21, 2023- Last night Travis Scott interrupted regularly scheduled programming across 160 iHeartRadio Hip Hop, CHR and RCHR stations to debut his new single “K-POP” by himself, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd. Travis Scott and Chase B took the mic across iHeartRadio stations nationwide ahead of the single’s debut where Travis shared what he hopes fans get out of the new song and his upcoming album (see video HERE). Additionally, he teased an exclusive snippet of an additional track from his upcoming album Utopia, which is available to pre-order at www.shop.travisscott.com.

The new single “K-POP” from Travis Scott, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd was exclusively broadcasted across iHeartRadio stations an hour before it was released to the public on July 20, 2023. “K-POP” can now be heard HERE via Cactus Jack and Epic Records.

Following the radio raid, in celebration of the single release, fans can tune-in to iHeartRadio RCHR and Hip Hop stations to hear the single every hour and iHeartRadio CHR stations will share the track every other hour on Friday, July 21.

Travis Scott will also be performing at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which takes place on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at Las Vegas’ hottest entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena. Tickets are available now at AXS.com.

Fans can watch the takeover via iHeartRadio’s YouTube page HERE.

Partnership Will Include Co-Production of New Professional Podcasts, Collaborations with Existing Leading Industry Shows, and Enhanced Resources for Emerging Voices

San Francisco and New York – July 19, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, have announced a strategic partnership that will leverage iHeartMedia's leading infrastructure and distribution capabilities and LinkedIn's global community of more than 930 million members, to introduce new offerings to the business podcast space. LinkedIn also offers a space for communities to continue the conversation and engage with each other across a variety of content experiences on the platform, including Posts, Newsletters, and Live Events, all within a trusted, safe, professional context.

Key elements of the partnership include:

1. Launching New Podcasts: LinkedIn and iHeartMedia will collaborate to produce new shows for the LinkedIn Podcast Network powered by iHeartPodcasts, offering new, compelling content to professionals looking for ideas, insights, and inspiration they need to get ahead in their careers. iHeartMedia will monetize these new podcasts, connecting brands to important conversations in the professional space.
2. Collaborating with Leading Industry Podcasters: LinkedIn and iHeartMedia will partner to license leading business and B2B podcasts, offering a differentiated promotional playbook to help them grow and monetize their content.
3. Enhancing Resources for Emerging Podcasters: LinkedIn and iHeartMedia are teaming up to offer new resources for niche and emerging business podcasters. With this partnership, qualifying podcasters will gain streamlined access to LinkedIn’s tools, best practices, and coaching, and to iHeart’s hosting, distribution, monetization services, while receiving co-branding opportunities from the LinkedIn Podcast Network and iHeartMedia.

Courtney Coupe, Head of Original Programming at LinkedIn, said, “We are excited to partner with iHeartMedia to bring a new level of connection and conversation to the podcast space. Whether it’s around negotiation, the latest disruption in tech, or job seeking, our members have shown us they are hungry to listen and discuss these professional topics. By combining the scale of LinkedIn’s professional platform and iHeart’s reach and resources, we can offer podcasters a truly unique experience and build the communities and conversations that we know our members crave.”

Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group, said, “iHeartMedia is thrilled to team up with LinkedIn to help propel professional conversations through the podcast space. The combination of our vast reach and industry resources and expertise with LinkedIn’s professional network will allow us to bring a new level of innovation and growth to the communities’ business creators care about most.”

All podcasts on the LinkedIn Podcast Network will be distributed through iHeartPodcasts, on the iHeartRadio app, LinkedIn Newsletters and all major podcast platforms.