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The Award-Winning, New York Times Bestselling Author of 40-plus True-Crime books and Chart-Topping Podcaster Confronts New Suspect in Two Unsolved Ozarks Missing Persons/Murder Cases in New Season of the No. 1 Hit Podcast

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WHAT: The chart-topping investigative true crime iHeartPodcast “Paper Ghosts,” is back for its fourth season. Executive-produced, written and hosted by M. William Phelps, “Paper Ghosts” is known for uncovering new, breaking information in cold cases and bringing victims’ families answers in investigations otherwise long stalled out. Phelps is known for getting new and primary sources, and victim family members, who have not generally opened-up about the nuances of the cases, to reveal long-held secrets and exclusive information, sending dormant cases toward resolution with new suspects. The 8-part series will also include several special bonus episodes.

Season four of “Paper Ghosts” will take listeners deep into the heart of the Ozarks: Bella Vista, Arkansas and Pineville, Missouri. Phelps will put boots on the ground, investigating 18-year-old Dana Stidham’s 1989 murder and 22-year-old Shauna “Grace Doe” Garber’s 1990 murder. He will bring listeners authentic, jaw-dropping moments, with never-before-heard archival law enforcement audio, revealing previously unknown information about these 30-plus-year-old cold cases. Culled from over 50 hours of interviews, aside from Phelps’s regular cast of sources—friends and family members of the victims; law enforcement; cleared suspects; prosecutors and attorneys; journalists; and more—Phelps will unearth a potential new suspect and will confront the man with the evidence he’s gathered against him. 

“I’ve been a victims’ advocate my entire career, and crime victims’ stories are at the forefront of what I do,” says host M. William Phelps. “In ‘Paper Ghosts,’ I’ve always strived to tell the underlying story of what happened and who is responsible. The unexpected always comes up. I spend years on these cases, developing sources, digging for new information, with the goal of finding answers for family members. This season, I made it a priority not to settle for the long-held beliefs that these cases are unsolvable—which includes a direct connection to Dennis ‘BTK’ Rader, and a confrontation with a man I believe could be a prolific serial killer responsible for many additional murders.”

WHEN: The first episode of “Paper Ghosts” is available today with new episodes released Wednesdays for the next seven weeks.

WHERE: “Paper Ghosts” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are available.

WHO: “Paper Ghosts” co-produced by M. William Phelps and iHeartPodcasts. The series is hosted and written by M. William Phelps, an award-winning journalist and author of 40-plus true crime books, who has produced, written and presented over 350 hours of true-crime television for Investigation Discovery, Oxygen, REELZ, A&E, HBO, Court TV, CNN, FOX, and more.

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About M. William Phelps

M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 45 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics. In 1996, Phelps’s sister-in-law, five months pregnant, was violently murdered, and her case remains unsolved, which allows him added insight into the plight and pain of murder victims’ family members. He grew up in East Hartford, Connecticut, and now splits his time between Tolland County and Stonington, CT. In July 2017, Phelps published his definitive, 10-year project about Happy Face Killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson, DANGEROUS GROUND: My “Friendship” with a Serial Killer. As creator of “Paper Ghosts” in 2018, Phelps has also hosted several popular series including “Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps” and iHeartPodcasts’ “White Eagle.”

Video podcast also available weekly on DraftKings YouTube Channel

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NEW YORK – February 21, 2024 – Ruby, iHeartMedia’s branded studio dedicated to crafting meaningful, impactful and culturally relevant stories with partners, today teamed up with DraftKings and KLUTCH Sports Group to debut the new podcast “Point Game with John Wall and C.J. Toledano.” The weekly podcast will give an insider’s look at the league and the culture surrounding it. The series will launch today, February 21, 2024, and run for 16 weeks, spanning the remainder of the current 2023/2024 basketball season.

Every week, John Wall, five-time NBA All-Star and No. 1 pick in the 2010 Draft, will give his unique perspective on the hottest topics in the league and share incredible stories from his own experiences as a player. The show is co-hosted by writer, director, comedian, basketball Twitter personality and founder of Follow Through Studio, C.J. Toledano, who will bring his own hilarious takes while discussing the news all basketball fans – and insiders – are talking about. Each episode will also feature current and former basketball legends as well as A-list comedians who will bring their own views and takes to the mix.

“There are a lot of things that I’ve been through in my life that people don’t know - the stories both on and off the court and the connections I’ve made with people along the way,” said Wall. “I just love the game of basketball, and it's given me so much, so I am going to give you the real. I’m excited and grateful for this platform to share more of my journey and my story.”

“There’s not much in life that I love more than hanging out and talking basketball, so the fact that I get to do that with one of the game’s most legendary point guards is incredible,” said Toledano. “Also as a fan, I’m sort of tired of the usual talking heads so it’s going to be awesome chopping it up with a superstar who’s actually been in the league very recently. I just hope he doesn’t get annoyed by me asking what the Lakers should do every week.”

“Point Game with John Wall and C.J. Toledano” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms beginning today, February 21, 2024 with new episodes each Tuesday. In addition to the weekly audio episode, a video podcast will be available on the DraftKings YouTube Channel. 

About John Wall

John Wall is a former NBA point guard. A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, he started at the University of Kentucky as a freshman and was named 1st team All-American. Wall was chosen with the first overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, and was named 1st team All-Rookie. Wall was a five-time NBA All-Star, from 2014 to 2018, and was named to the All-NBA 3rd team in 2017. He last played in the NBA in 2023 for the Los Angeles Clippers. In 2016, Wall received the Stewart B. McKinney Award for his work to end homelessness after he donated $400,000 to Bright Beginnings. He is also a part owner of the South East Melbourne Phoenix, a team in the Australian NBL.  

About C.J. Toledano

C.J. Toledano is a writer, director, comedian, NBA Twitter personality and the founder of Follow Through Studio. Formerly, he was the Creative Director and host for House of Highlights and Bleacher Report. He was also a staff writer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, ran creative for the Detroit Pistons with Funny or Die and most recently wrote and directed several Nike/Jordan series starring the likes of Giannis Antetonkoumpo, Sabrina Ionescu, Zion Williamson, and Jayson Tatum and the opening night spots for NBA on TNT starring Druski. As the face of Follow Through, you may also have seen him hosting NBA shows alongside the likes of Richard Jefferson, Adam Lefkoe and Taylor Rooks on assorted podcasts and shows such as NBA Twitter Live and Wake Up Basketball for Twitch. Lastly, he's a die-hard Lakers fan and thinks they should never trade Austin Reaves.  

About DraftKings

DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to be the Ultimate Host and fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media. Headquartered in Boston and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings’ mission is to make life more exciting by responsibly creating the world’s favorite real-money games and betting experiences. DraftKings Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail sports betting operations pursuant to regulations in 26 states and in Ontario, Canada. The Company operates iGaming pursuant to regulations in five states and in Ontario, Canada under its DraftKings brand and pursuant to regulations in three states under its Golden Nugget Online Gaming brand. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in 44 states, certain Canadian provinces, and the United Kingdom. DraftKings is both an official daily fantasy and sports betting partner of the NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, and UFC, as well as an official daily fantasy partner of NASCAR, an official sports betting partner of the NBA and an authorized gaming operator of MLB. In addition, DraftKings owns and operates both DraftKings Network and Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN), to provide a multi-platform content ecosystem with original programming. DraftKings is committed to being a responsible steward of this new era in real-money gaming with a Company-wide focus on responsible gaming and corporate social responsibility.

Based on the #1 international best-selling book, the engaging podcast series tells the story of an unlikely friendship and Ali’s life after boxing.

Features exclusive accounts from those who knew ‘The Champ’ best, including his Daughter Rasheda Ali, Reverend Al Sharpton, and renowned author and podcast narrator Davis Miller.

Listen to “The Tao of Muhammad Ali” – HERE.

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Audio today announced the next podcast in their slate of shows together, “The Tao of Muhammad Ali.” The riveting eight-episode series is adapted from Davis Miller’s best-selling book by the same name and will explore the remarkable tale of an unexpected friendship, giving listeners profound insights into the life of the legendary Muhammad Ali beyond the boxing ring.

The limited series podcast will feature exclusive firsthand stories from individuals who shared intimate, life-changing connections with “The Champ,” including his daughter Rasheda Ali, renowned activist Reverend Al Sharpton and distinguished author and podcast narrator Davis Miller, who credits Ali for saving, transforming and enlarging his life.

“The Tao of Muhammad Ali” will offer a unique perspective on Ali's enduring spirit as a global humanitarian and role model for millions. Throughout this deeply immersive audio journey, listeners will experience previously untold stories with unparalleled depth, exploring Ali's post-boxing experiences and the transformative power of one man's legacy.

WHO: Narrated by Davis Miller, an American author notable for a series of works that combine reportage and autobiography, and a mentee of Ali himself. Miller's books include “The Tao of Muhammad Ali” and “The Tao of Bruce Lee: a martial arts memoir” both of which have been number-one international bestsellers and cult favorites. 

“The Tao of Muhammad Ali” tells the story of how ‘The Champ’ saved a bullied young boy (Miller) from paralyzing depression. Years later, Miller was reunited with a Parkinson ridden Ali who once again inspired him to become a successful writer. Miller’s most recent book, “Approaching Ali,” shares more related stories.

Miller’s narrative "My Dinner with Ali" earned recognition as one of the top twenty American literary sports stories of the twentieth century. The Miami Herald nominated his personal essay, "The Zen of Muhammad Ali," for a Pulitzer Prize in feature writing. Additionally, "My Dinner with Ali" was honored by Cool News as one of the world’s finest magazine stories ever published.

Miller's transformed-by-Muhammad-Ali tales have also been developed into a Washington National Opera by composer D. J. Sparr.  

“The Tao of Muhammad Ali” Executive Producers include Kara Welker, Mark Bauch, Nathan Kloke and Derek Jennings.  This podcast series features original music by D.J. Sparr and Isaac Miller.

WHEN: The first episode launches February 20, 2024, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays.  Listen HERE now.

WHERE: “The Tao of Muhammad Ali” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

Today, ARN’s iHeart together with Australia’s #1 Crime podcast Casefile announced the launch of a bone-chilling new podcast, "The Easey Street Murders," unravelling one of Australia’s most haunting cold cases. Listeners on the iHeart app will have access to binge the entire series from launch, with episodes dropping weekly on all other podcast platforms.  

Forty-seven years ago, tragedy struck Easey Street, Collingwood, when Susan Bartlett and Suzanne Armstrong were brutally murdered in their own home. The inexplicable nature of this crime left a scar on the nation's conscience. Despite a million-dollar reward and years of investigation, justice remains elusive. The haunting question lingers: who is responsible for this unfathomable act? 

Award-winning journalist Helen Thomas, known for her dogged investigation of this case, dedicated over a decade to unravelling the mysteries behind Susan and Suzanne’s tragic deaths. Initially investigating for ABC’s "Background Briefing" and chronicling her findings in the book "Murder On Easey Street," Thomas will lead audiences through the labyrinthine depths of this enigmatic case in the podcast. 

"We know that justice delayed is not justice denied," said Thomas. "But after nearly 50 years, how long much longer do Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett have to wait for their killer to be found?" 

Throughout the series, Thomas will conduct in-depth interviews with the victims’ loved ones, unearth overlooked witnesses within Easey Street, and engage retired law enforcement officers who were present at the scene of the crime, painting a vivid and haunting picture of that fateful night in January 1977. 

“Casefile continues to deliver stories that capture the imagination of Australians, and the unsolved Easey Street Murders are no different,” said Corey Layton, ARN’s Head of Digital Audio. “This unique partnership enables audiences to listen to the podcast weekly wherever they get their podcasts, or to binge every episode now via the iHeart app.” 

"The Easey Street Murders" is a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and Casefile True Crime. Binge all episodes of "The Easey Street Murders" now, exclusively on the iHeart app or weekly wherever you get your podcasts.  

About iHeart 
iHeart, the world's fastest-growing digital audio service, was launched by ARN to the Australian market in 2013. ARN's iHeart is a free, all-in-one radio, music streaming, podcast and live events platform available to Australians in every state.  

In addition to being able to access their favourite music from around the globe, audiences can access their favourite stations in Australia from ARN, the ABC, SBS, and stations from New Zealand and the USA.  

In 2020, ARN launched iHeartPodcast Network Australia, providing advertisers with access to significant scale across local, global and catchup podcasts. The network quickly became Australia's number #1 podcast publisher. 

NEW YORK, N.Y. – February 16, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists with World Premiere debuts and Artist Spotlights. On February 13, Pearl Jam’s "Dark Matter" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Active Rock stations. Keith Sweat’s "Lay You Down" had a World Premiere debut on February 14 across all iHeartRadio’s R&B stations. Vampire Weekend’s “Capricorn” had a World Premiere debut on February 16 across all iHeartRadio ALT stations.

Additionally, iHeartRadio celebrated Jennifer Lopez’s new album “This Is Me…Now,” out now, with the launch of the “iHeartRadio Ultimate Dream Date Night with Jennifer Lopez” National Flyaway Sweepstakes. One winner and a guest will receive roundtrip airfare, two night hotel stay and front row tickets to Lopez’s “This Is Me…Now The Tour” stop in Las Vegas on July 20, 2024 at T-Mobile Arena, as well as the chance to go backstage and take part in a Delola toast with Lopez. The winner and guest will also receive a custom itinerary created by Lopez for the ultimate date night full of activities, a $750 gift card to cover expenses and an entire 12-product JLo Beauty set to get date night ready. Fans can enter to win by listening to one of the participating stations on the iHeartRadio app anytime throughout the eligibility period, running from February 16 through February 29. 

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

Hosted by American entrepreneur, thought leader and philanthropist John Hope Bryant, the new podcast will dispense his trademark “straight talk” lessons on developing a wealth mindset

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NEW YORK – February 15, 2024– iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s The Black Effect Podcast Network has teamed up with John Hope Bryant to launch “Money and Wealth,” a new weekly podcast about financial wellness and developing a wealth mindset. New episodes will launch every Thursday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

In each episode of “Money and Wealth,” Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, provide practical advice on how listeners can improve their current financial position and learn how to create personal wealth for themselves and their families. In the first episode, Bryant will discuss real estate, the journey to home ownership and his own personal experience with purchasing property.

“Last year, I was honored to join the Board of the Black Effect Podcast Network. Now, I’m equally excited to join the incredible lineup of leaders creating content that enlightens and empowers our community,” said Bryant. “I’ve spent my career as an entrepreneur and executive dedicated to making sure we’re confident and equipped to succeed in the free enterprise system. The color today is not black or white or red or blue - it’s green, as in the color of money. I look forward to sharing not just what I’ve learned about making money, but most importantly, what I know about building wealth.”

“Money and Wealth” will join The Black Effect Podcast Network’s existing roster of highly popular business and finance shows including “That Moment with Daymond John,” and “Black Tech, Green Money” as listeners increasingly seek resources for self-improvement, financial wellness and wealth management from Black creators.

“John Hope Bryant’s unwavering commitment to fostering wealth within the black community perfectly aligns with The Black Effect Podcast Network’s values, and will undoubtedly inspire listeners across the country,” said Dollie S. Bishop, President of Creative Development and Production, The Black Effect Podcast Network. “We’re thrilled to bring ‘Money and Wealth’ to the network, and ultimately help listeners on their journey towards financial prosperity.”

“Money and Wealth” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About John Hope Bryant

John Hope Bryant is an American entrepreneur, thought leader and philanthropic leader, referred to as the Conscience of Capitalism by numerous Fortune 500 CEOs and countless others. Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. the largest not-for-profit and best-in-class provider of financial literacy, financial inclusion and economic empowerment tools and services in the U.S. He is also chairman and chief executive officer of John Hope Bryant Holdings, Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company (Promise Homes), the largest for-profit minority-controlled owner of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the U.S. Bryant’s founded organizations have provided more than $3.5 billion in capital for the underserved over the past 30 years. Launched in October 2020, Bryant’s 1 Million New Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB, has already created more than 250,000 new black businesses and counting, or an amount equal to 5% of all black businesses in America. 1MBB was recently recognized by Fast Company as a 2023 World Changing Idea. Bryant is the author of Up from Nothing: The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed (Publication Date Oct 6, 2020); bestsellers; The Memo: Five Rules for Your Economic Liberation (Berrett-Koehler, September 2017), How the Poor Can Save Capitalism: Rebuilding the Path to the Middle Class (Berrett-Koehler, 2014), and LOVE LEADERSHIP: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World (Jossey-Bass, 2009). He is one of the only bestselling authors on economics and business leadership in the world today who happens to also be Black.

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.

Hosts iHeartRadio LIVE with Alec Benjamin, The Black Crowes

NEW YORK, N.Y. – February 9, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists with World Premiere debuts and iHeartRadio LIVE shows. On February 9, Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton’s new duet “Purple Irises” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartCountry and iHeartRadio Hot AC stations. 

Additionally, iHeartRadio celebrated Usher’s new album “Coming Home'' with a week-long promotion through the album’s release on February 9. Beginning February 5, iHeartRadio’s network of 177 Hip Hop, R&B, CHR and Rhythm CHR stations launched promos counting down to the album release. On the morning of February 8, 111 CHR and Rhythm CHR iHeartRadio stations featured a “mini mix” highlighting Usher’s biggest hits, and at midnight local time on February 9, all iHeartRadio CHR, Rhythm CHR, Hip Hop and R&B stations played the album in its entirety. On release day, iHeartRadio’s entire network of 66 Hip Hop and R&B stations participated in a national World Premiere campaign, running a 25-minute produced takeover featuring five new tracks from “Coming Home” and custom audio from Usher walking fans through the making of the album and inspiration behind the music.

On Monday, February 5, Alec Benjamin gave a stunning performance for his “iHeartRadio LIVE with Alec Benjamin” show, exclusively in Meta Horizon Worlds. He sang several of his hits, including 2018’s “If I Killed Someone For You” and “Let Me Down Slowly,” as well as the live performance of his single, “Different Kind of Beautiful.” 

Also this week, The Black Crowes performed an intimate show on Tuesday, February 6, for “iHeartRadio LIVE with The Black Crowes” in celebration of their upcoming new album “Happiness Bastards,” out March 15. They performed classics including "Hard to Handle," "She Talks to Angels," "Gone," "Twice As Hard" and "Remedy," and new songs from the album, including opening track "Bedside Manners" and current single "Wanting And Waiting." The show was streamed live at 7pm PT/10pm ET via iHeartRadio's YouTube channel, as well as on iHeartRadio's Classic Rock and Rock stations, and on the free iHeartRadio app.

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

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NEW YORK – January 31, 2024 – Today, iHeartPodcasts debuts episode two of “Finding Matt Drudge,” a riveting limited series podcast hosted by longtime political journalist Chris Moody, who sets out to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Internet’s most enigmatic media mogul. The new investigative audio series will delve deep into the life and career of Matt Drudge, the reclusive figure and founder of The Drudge Report, with the ultimate goal of convincing Drudge to sit down for his first interview in years.

“Finding Matt Drudge” will embark on a mission to take listeners into Matt Drudge's reclusive world in the hopes of better understanding Drudge and his motivations. Through exclusive interviews with former colleagues, media insiders, and political figures, the podcast will paint a vivid picture of Drudge’s meteoric rise and his site's lasting impact, while exploring why Matt Drudge decided to become increasingly reclusive, why he supported and then turned on Donald Trump and whether Drudge still even runs the site that bears his name.

"Matt Drudge pushed the news industry into the Internet age and his site has remained relevant and engaging for decades," Moody said. "But he hasn't given an interview in years. We'd like to hear his thoughts on his career, the media, politics and the state of the world. Drudge matters, and we're interested in what he has to say. Call us, Matt!"

Listeners can provide tips or stories of encounters with Drudge by calling 301-200-2414.

"For over two decades, Drudge has wielded incredible influence from the shadows, shaping political discourse and influencing what millions of people see on the news," co-executive producer Jamie Weinstein. "We know so little about him and the many questions swirling around him. We intend to answer those questions in this podcast."

“Finding Matt Drudge” is a co-production of iHeartMedia and JMW Productions, a new production company founded by media personalities Jamie Weinstein and Michelle Fields.

“Finding Matt Drudge” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

New episodes of "Finding Matt Drudge" will be released every Wednesday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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Premiering today, the on-screen spouses will be joined by guests like Larry David, Cheryl Hines, and Richard Lewis, to break down every episode of the critically acclaimed HBO series ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Listen to the first three episodes – HERE

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts today premieres “The History of Curb Your Enthusiasm” with Susie Essman and Jeff Garlin, a recap podcast on every episode of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”…ever! Listen in to hear exclusive behind the scenes tidbits of your favorite “Curb” moments, featuring guests like Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis, Bob Odenkirk, and more. Just like “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the podcast is full of hilarious improv and banter. The series is co-produced with HBO.

WHO: About Susie Essman: Susie Essman is an actress, author, and stand up comedian based out of New York City. Susie began her career as a working comic, catching the eye of Larry David who cast her in her now iconic role of the strong-willed 'Susie Green' in HBO's long-running series “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Since becoming a household name on 'Curb', Susie has branched out into numerous other TV projects including recurring roles in “Law and Order: SVU,” “'Those Who Can’t”, “Bless This Mess” and most recently the critically acclaimed HBO series “Hacks.” Susie also received a Critic's Choice Award nomination for her recurring role as Ilana Glazer's mother on the hit Comedy Central series “Broad City.”

Susie's streetwise vernacular is perfectly suited for her life in Manhattan, where she has been a veteran of the world of stand-up comedy for thirty-five years. She has appeared in her own half-hour HBO comedy special, made numerous appearances on “The Tonight Show,” “The View,” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to name a few. Susie’s book, What Would Susie Say – Bullshit Wisdom About Love, Life and Comedy is published by Simon & Schuster, and is now available in paperback. Susie divides her time between New York City and the Hudson Valley where she lives with her husband and her one-eyed Shih Tzu. 

About Jeff Garlin: Jeff Garlin’s talent encompasses writing, producing, directing, acting, stand-up comedy and photography. He is known as the Executive Producer and co-star of the critically acclaimed HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Garlin’s Netflix stand-up special, “Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago” is currently streaming on the platform. Filmed in his hometown, Chicago, the one-hour special is ripe with Garlin’s signature blend of storytelling and improv. Garlin has had photography shows at the Leica Galleries in Los Angeles and Boston, and at the Tamarkin Gallery in Chicago. The show, “Big Bowl of Wonderful” will continue with future shows in Mexico City and New York. Upcoming, he will be releasing a book of his photography under the same name. 

He has written, directed, and starred in three films, “Handsome,” the first Netflix murder mystery, “Dealing with Idiots,” and “I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With.” His extensive voice-over credits include Disney Pixar’s “WALL-E” (The Captain), “Toy Story 3” and “Toy Story 4” (Buttercup the Unicorn), and “Paranorman” (Perry Babcock). 

Garlin currently owns the store: “Bagels, Dreidels, and Puddin’.” The shop is a delight featuring those three items, plus all the “Old West Collectibles” that you can fit in a medium-sized bag. Come on by. We’re on 3rd Street. Open 24 hours a day. Toddlers welcome. 

WHEN: Listen to “The History of Curb Your Enthusiasm” today, February 1, 2024, with new episodes released every Thursday.

WHERE: “The History of Curb Your Enthusiasm” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available now on the iHeartRadio app, Max and all major podcast platforms. Additionally, fans can watch the video podcast on the Max app

Podcast of the Year presented by The Hartford nominees include “Crime Junkie,” “The Daily,” “My Favorite Murder,” “New Heights,” “Normal Gossip,” “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” “The Retrievals,” “Scamanda,” “SmartLess” and “Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus”

Maggie Freleng and Jason Flom of “Wrongful Conviction” and Jonathan Goldstein of “Heavyweight” to be honored with Icon Awards, and “Rotten Mango” as the recipient of the Innovator Award presented by YouTube

The event will also broadcast on select iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide, digitally through the iHeartRadio app and video stream in partnership with YouTube

NEW YORK AND AUSTIN, TEXAS – February 5, 2024 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the nominees for the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards presented by The Hartford live at SXSW. The awards, which will honor the very best in podcasting from 2023 and celebrate the most innovative talent and content creators in the industry, will feature 29 categories spanning podcast genres. This year, iHeartMedia teamed up with South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals to host the live and in-person ceremony in Austin, Texas at the Fairmont Hotel on Monday, March 11 at 8 p.m. CT. The ceremony will also broadcast on select iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide, digitally through the iHeartRadio app and video stream in partnership with YouTube on the iHeartRadio Channel. The event will additionally be available on demand following the initial live stream on YouTube.

“As the podcast industry continues to rapidly grow, this past year has clearly proven that podcasters are always innovating in the audio space and finding new ways to reach and engage new audiences,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group. “The nominees for the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards reflect the results of honing that creativity and we’re thrilled to celebrate and once again empower these creators and elevate the podcast industry together live in person at SXSW.”

Nominees across categories include podcasts from all creators, distributors and platforms with a judging panel composed of blue-ribbon podcast industry leaders, creatives and visionaries who will determine the winners in categories including comedy, crime, news, tv and film, sports, food, business and more. Each year, podcast fans help decide the winner of the coveted Podcast of the Year presented by The Hartford award by voting online at iHeartPodcastAwards.com from Feb. 5 through Feb.18. This year’s nominees include “Crime Junkie,” “The Daily,” “My Favorite Murder,” “New Heights,” “Normal Gossip,” “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” “The Retrievals,” “Scamanda,” “SmartLess” and “Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus.” Fan voting begins today and will run through February 18.

In addition, the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards presented by The Hartford will present industry Icon Awards to pay tribute to the creators, organizations and podcasts that have made groundbreaking contributions to podcasting’s expanding role in today’s popular culture. Maggie Freleng, a Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter and producer, and Jason Flom, former Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records, Virgin Records and Capitol Music Group, activist and Lava for Good CEO who works with The Innocence Project, will both be honored with the 2024 Social Impact Award Presented by Audible for their work on the podcast “Wrongful Conviction.” Jonathan Goldstein, audio industry veteran, author and podcast host of “Heavyweight,” will be honored with the 2024 Pioneer Award.

The Awards will also honor the podcast “Rotten Mango” with the Innovator Award presented by YouTube. The Innovator Award celebrates the voices that are breaking new creative ground in podcasting, and “Rotten Mango” continues to show unique storytelling through both audio and video.

Last year, the virtual 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards, hosted by actor and comedian Brian Baumgartner, featured a variety of appearances by award nominees, celebrity presenters and special guests including Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, Mayim Bialik, Alex Borstein, Zach Braff and Donald Faison, Nicole Byer, Charlamagne Tha God, Colin Cowherd, Bob Costas, Malcolm Gladwell, Draymond Green, Bethany Joy Lenz, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, Enrique Santos, Iliza Shlesinger, Questlove, Angela Yee and more. Click HERE for more highlights from the 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards.

The full 2024 category nominees are:

Podcast of the Year presented by The Hartford:

• Crime Junkie
• The Daily
• My Favorite Murder
• New Heights
• Normal Gossip
• On Purpose with Jay Shetty
• The Retrievals
• Scamanda
• SmartLess
• Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Best Business & Finance:

• Direct Deposit
• How I Built This
• MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger
• Networth & Chill with Your Rich BFF
• Planet Money

Best Comedy:

• Baby, This is Keke Palmer
• Handsome
• SmartLess
• This Is Important
• Why Won't You Date Me

Best Crime:

• Crime Junkie
• The Girlfriends
• The Retrievals
• Scamanda
• Something Was Wrong

Best Pop Culture:

• Las Culturistas
• I've Had It
• Just B with Bethenny Frankel
• Search Engine
• Watch What Crappens

Best Food Podcast Award Presented by Planet Oat:

• Cereal Killers
• Hungry for History
• Recipe Club
• The Splendid Table
• Sporkful

Best Wellness & Fitness:

• Huberman Lab
• Maintenance Phase
• The Mel Robbins Podcast
• On Purpose with Jay Shetty
• Therapy For Black Girls

Best History:

• Mobituaries with Mo Rocca
• Revisionist History
• Slow Burn
• Throughline
• You're Wrong About

Best Kids & Family:

• Good Inside with Dr. Becky
• Kids Short Stories with Mr. Jim
• Sound Detectives
• Story Pirates
• The Suga

Best Music:

• Disgraceland
• Million Dollaz Worth of Game
• Popcast
• Questlove Supreme
• Song Exploder

Best News:

• The Daily
• Pivot
• Pod Save America
• Today Explained
• Up First

Best Fiction:

• Ad Lucem
• Full Body Chills
• The Mantawauk Caves
• Radio Rental
• The Space Within

Best Sports:

• Around The NFL
• Club Shay Shay
• The Dan Le Batard Show
• New Heights
• Pardon My Take

Best Science:

• Hidden Brain
• Inner Cosmos
• Ologies
• Radio Lab
• StarTalk

Best Technology:

• All-In
• Hard Fork
• Lex Fridman Podcast
• TED Radio Hour
• Vergecast

Best Ad Read:

• Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
• Heavyweight
• How Did This Get Made?
• Say More with Dr. Sheila
• SmartLess

Best Overall Host:

• Joe Budden (The Joe Budden Podcast)
• Jonathan Goldstein (Heavyweight)
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Wiser Than Me)
• Laci Mosley (Scam Goddess)
• Nicole Byer (Why Won’t You Date Me?)

Best Overall Ensemble:

• The 85 South Show
• Handsome
• New Heights
• SmartLess
• Today, Explained

Best Political:

• The Ben Shapiro Show
• CNN Inside Politics
• Countdown with Keith Olbermann
• NPR Politics Podcast
• Pod Save America

Best TV & Film:

• Drama Queens
• Films to be Buried With
• Give Them Lala w/ Lala Kent
• How Did This Get Made?
• Pop Culture Happy Hour

Best Spanish Language:

• La Brega
• Cassettes
• Duolingo Spanish
• Leyendas Legendarias
• Transportista: Who Murdered Captain Coral? (Spanish version)

Best Advice / Inspirational:

• Getting Curious
• Dear Chelsea
• Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast
• This Keeps Happening with Vienna Pharaon
• We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle

Best Beauty & Fashion:

• Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak
• Articles of Interest
• Fool Coverage with Manny MUA and Laura Lee
• The Goop Pursuit: Healing in a Sick Society
• Lipstick On The Rim

Best Travel:

• As Told By Nomads
• Atlas Obscura
• The Travel Hacking Mom Show
• Travel With Rick Steves
• Women Who Travel

Best Green:

• Climate of Change
• Discarded
• Living on Earth
• TED Climate
• Sea Change

Best Spirituality & Religion:

• The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz
• The Bible Recap
• Elevation with Steve Furtick
• On Being with Krista Tippett
• Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts

Best Branded Podcast:

• Crimson Hearts Collide (Hallmark Media)
• Love In Gravity (ViiV Healthcare)
• Mind the Business (Intuit Quickbooks)
• Symptomatic (Novartis)
• Townsizing (HGTV)

Best Emerging:

• Classy
• Handsome
• How to Destroy Everything
• I’ve Had It
• The Really Good Podcast with Bobbi Althoff

Best International:

• CTV Question Period with Vassy Kapelos (Canada)
• Dichosa Sexualidad (Mexico)
• The Fold (New Zealand)
• The Imperfects (Australia)
• Rocio Cordova (Mexico)

The 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartCountry Festival and iHeartRadio ALTer Ego. Additional information including guest hosts, presenters, celebrity appearances and more will be announced soon.

Proud partners of this year’s iHeartPodcast Awards include presenting partner The Hartford, a leading small business insurer, YouTube, Audible and Planet Oat with more to be announced.

For more information about the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards, click HERE.

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