Benson Boone, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, Doja Cat, Hozier, Jack Harlow, Nicky Youre, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, Sia, SZA, Tate McRae and Teddy Swims Receive iHeartRadio “Titanium Award” For Reaching 1 Billion Total Audience Spins in 2025

WHAT: iHeartMedia today presented an iHeartRadio “Titanium Award” to 14 artists who have reached a threshold of 1 billion total audience spins across iHeartRadio stations of their hit song in 2025. 

WHO: Artists that reached this milestone included Benson Boone “Beautiful Things”; David Guetta and Bebe Rexha “I’m Good (Blue)”; Doja Cat “Agora Hills” and “Paint The Town Red”; Hozier “Too Sweet”; Jack Harlow “Lovin’ On Me”; Nicky Youre “Sunroof” ft. hey daisy; Sabrina Carpenter “Espresso”; Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”; Sia “Unstoppable”; SZA “Saturn”; Tate McRae “greedy” and Teddy Swims “Lose Control.”

MORE: The Total Audience Spins calculation is based on certified Mediabase airplay and is multiplied by the number of persons listening to the radio at the time of those plays, delivering total audience impressions which is the broadcast equivalent of the number of streams from a streaming music service.  

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iHeartPodcasts Announces “Aubrey O’Day, Covering The Diddy Trial” Presented by Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes

Listen to the premiere episode here

LOS ANGELES – May 16, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced "Aubrey O’Day, Covering The Diddy Trial,” presented by Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes. As the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial unfolds, Aubrey O’Day steps into the podcast space to share her unique perspective, shaped by her time as Diddy’s one-time protégé. Teaming up with veteran journalists Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, O’Day will offer in-depth analysis and insight, delivering powerful commentary to listeners across the country. Listen to the premiere episode now available here, with episodes dropping frequently throughout the trial. 

With exclusive insights drawn from her firsthand experience during her rise to fame on Making the Band, O’Day brings a personal take on the stories that are now capturing public attention. Together, Robach, Holmes, and O’Day will break down every moment from the courtroom, delivering compelling analysis and candid conversation.

"Aubrey O’Day, Covering The Diddy Trial” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.  

Follow @aubreyoday, @ajrobach, and @officialtjholmes on Instagram for updates.

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iHeartRadio’s 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango Featured Iconic Performances at Huntington City Beach

LOS ANGELES- May 12, 2025- On Saturday, May 10, 2025, iHeartRadio’s 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango, Southern California’s ultimate pop music celebration, made its triumphant return, lighting up Huntington City Beach like never before. For the first time, the iconic festival took over the sand, treating fans to an unforgettable day packed with performances across two epic stages. This year's event was presented by Fiji Airways and co-produced by iHeartMedia Los Angeles and Code Four.

  • Fans were treated to the KIIS FM Wango Tango Pre-Show Village with performances by SoCal rock band TRUEBLOOD (composed of four brothers, Cameron, Dylan, Mason, and Ethan); pop artist Rhea Raj, South Korean singer, songwriter and rapper KINO who performed his hit song "Skyfall," and contemporary pop artist Asher Angel closed down the first stage with his hit track "thinkin bout me."
  • On the main stage, the Next Music Star winners Sorelle opened with their trending song "Boohoo," followed by back-to-back sets from global music sensations NMIXX, Hearts2Hearts, A20 May, xikers, and KATSEYE, who performed their insanely popular songs, “Gnarly” and "Touch."
  • Orange County’s own Gwen Stefani hit the stage at golden hour, delivering the ultimate SoCal experience with a sunset performance right on the beach.
  • Doja Cat ran through all of her hits and surprised the crowd with the first live performance of “Crack.”
  • David Guetta closed out the event, turning the beach into the ultimate rave as he dropped hit after hit, including crowd favorites “Titanium” and “I’m Good.”
  • Teddi Mellencamp brought her family on stage to share a special Mother's Day moment with her kids.
  • Celebrity guests in attendance included Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively, Amanda Stanton, DeAnna Pappas, Sabrina Bryan, Demi Burnett, Rachel Recchia, Genevieve Parisi, Alexandra Jarvis, and Teddi Mellencamp.

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Bloomberg Businessweek and iHeartPodcasts Launch Everybody’s Business, A Weekly Take on the World of Business

The podcast is hosted by Max Chafkin and Stacey Vanek Smith

Listen now HERE

New York – May 16, 2025 – Bloomberg Businessweek and iHeartPodcasts announced today the launch of Everybody’s Business, a dynamic new podcast that unpacks the news on Wall Street and Main Street. Hosted by Max Chafkin – Bloomberg Businessweek senior reporter – and Stacey Vanek Smith – a longtime public radio reporter and former co-host of NPR’s Planet Money and The Indicator – Everybody’s Business will dive into the headlines that are driving conversations across industries and around the world. The show debuts today and releases new weekly episodes every Friday. Listeners can hear the podcast now, HERE.

Amid erratic changes in economic policies, looming trade wars, and the prospect that AI could replace vast swaths of the workforce, business stories are dominating the news cycle. With original reporting, and sharp perspectives, Chafkin and Vanek Smith will explain what matters and why, offering smart analysis to listeners who understand the markets and those who just want to know why these stories matter. 

Powered by the journalism behind Bloomberg Businessweek, Everybody’s Business will pull back the curtain on the conversations happening in offices, Zoom rooms and group chats in power centers around the world. The show will feature expert guests to provide deeper context, ensuring that listeners stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving business environment. 

Co-produced by Bloomberg Businessweek and iHeartPodcasts, Everybody’s Business promises to be essential listening for anyone interested in what's happening with money and markets. This new show debuts on the heels of today’s renewed partnership deal that expands iHeart and Bloomberg’s co-produced slate of shows including Big Take, In Trust, Bedrock, USA, Bloomberg Crypto, Crash Course and Levittown.

Episodes of Everybody’s Business will be available on the iHeartRadio app, Bloomberg.com, and wherever podcasts are available. Bloomberg produces over 30 podcasts, offering smart analysis, timely insights, and compelling storytelling across business, finance, economics, politics, technology, healthcare, sports, and more. All Bloomberg podcasts are distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

About Bloomberg Media

Bloomberg Media is the world’s leading multi-platform media company for business and finance, which draws on the editorial resources of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts in more than 100 bureaus around the world. Bloomberg Media is the consumer-facing media organization of Bloomberg L.P.

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iHeartMedia and Bloomberg Media Extend Multiyear Podcast Partnership

The deal expands the current slate with new co-produced shows and continues the distribution of Bloomberg’s full catalog of podcasts including newly launched “Levittown” and “Everybody’s Business”

NEW YORK – May 16, 2025 – Bloomberg Media and iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a renewed podcast deal to continue co-producing new original podcasts and extend iHeartMedia’s role as the exclusive distributor of Bloomberg Media’s slate of popular podcasts.

“Since 2021, we have produced and distributed over 30 podcasts with Bloomberg Media that offer critical news alongside compelling storytelling across the world of business and finance. We are thrilled to continue our partnership to develop, distribute and monetize this impressive lineup and grow our audience worldwide,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “With an impressive lineup of upcoming shows in the pipeline, our renewed partnership will continue to leverage iHeart’s massive audience reach to expand upon Bloomberg’s community of listeners and provide them with engaging content across the current economic landscape.”

“We value our partnership with iHeartMedia, especially for their wide reach and innovative approach to audio and podcasting. Their ability to bring accessible content to a vast global audience has been key to growing Bloomberg’s high-quality podcast content,” said Anthony Mancini, Head of Bloomberg Audio.

As part of the renewed agreement, iHeartMedia and Bloomberg will continue to collaborate on the creation and co-production of new podcasts. This includes the recently launched Levittown, a six-part podcast series in partnership with Kaleidoscope, investigating the rise of deepfake pornography online. Additionally, the two companies will debut “Everybody’s Business,” a new podcast from Bloomberg Businessweek hosted by Max Chafkin and Stacey Vanek Smith, where they take a deeper look at the week’s top business stories.

Throughout this collaboration, iHeart and Bloomberg have co-produced a slate of shows including the successful podcast Big Take, with new episodes daily, In Trust, Bedrock, USA, Bloomberg Crypto, and Crash Course, along with the recent release of Levittown. These shows build upon Bloomberg's impressive lineup of existing podcasts including Odd Lots, Money Stuff, Masters in Business, Businessweek Daily and Trumponomics among others. This extended agreement reinforces the two media companies’ shared commitment to delivering engaging podcasts to listeners worldwide and further builds on the successful partnership that began in 2021. Listeners can see the full list of Bloomberg podcasts here.

Bloomberg produces over 30 podcasts, offering smart analysis, timely insights, and compelling storytelling across business, finance, economics, politics, technology, healthcare, sports, and more. Bloomberg podcasts are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and can be found on Bloomberg.com, the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Bloomberg Media

Bloomberg Media is the world’s leading multi-platform media company for business and finance, which draws on the editorial resources of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts in more than 100 bureaus around the world. Bloomberg Media is the consumer-facing media organization of Bloomberg L.P.

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Award-Winning Spoke Media and iHeartPodcasts Launch New Podcast “HIGHKEY!” with Drag Race Winner Yvie Oddly, Ben O’Keefe and Ryan Mitchell

Premieres May 30 on iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Podcast Network

Brains, Banter, and a Bit of Drama -- listen to the official trailer HERE

NEW YORK – May 15, 2025 – Today, Spoke Media and iHeartPodcasts announced the launch of “HIGHKEY!,” a new podcast and video series created and hosted by three bold, culture-shifting and brilliant voices who know how to spark a real conversation: political strategist and Oscar-shortlisted producer Ben O’Keefe; cultural critic Ryan Mitchell; and drag superstar Yvie Oddly (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 winner) — expanding beyond the runway to reveal a sharper, more personal side of their creative voice. This powerhouse trio will disrupt the mainstream with unfiltered commentary, fearless storytelling, and the kind of energy that can only come from creators who live outside the lines. The weekly series will premiere May 30 on iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Podcast Network. Fans can listen to the show’s official trailer now on the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the video trailer HERE.

HIGHKEY!” will be the culture podcast where nothing’s off-limits, and everything’s on the table — a joyful, unfiltered conversation with your smartest and funniest friends. It’s where pop culture will clash with politics, identity will spark deep dives, and internet absurdity will finally get the spotlight it deserves.

Every week, the show will deliver brains, banter, and a bit of drama, blending sharp, surprising interviews with big idea conversations. The hosts will arrive ready to stir the pot — cutting through the noise, challenging the status quo, and leaning into the unpredictable, beautiful mess that makes culture culture. For those who want honest, hilarious, and sometimes provocative takes on the world around us, “HIGHKEY!” will feel like home.

“I’m excited about having the conversations I love with people — with two pretty remarkable human beings — and getting to talk to interesting folks about whatever the hell we feel like,” said Oddly. “And people think they know me from TV, but it’s my turn. My turn to really introduce you to where I’m at now — so you can kill any old ideas you had.”

“My superpower has always been showing up — and shining — in spaces that were never built with me in mind, while creating platforms for others who’ve felt the same,” said Mitchell. “’HIGHKEY!’ is the show we’ve always wanted. It’s bold, it’s honest, and it’s ours."

"I was tired of not feeling like there were spaces to have the conversations that me and my friends were already having,” said O’Keefe, reflecting on why he co-created the show with Mitchell, Oddly, iHeart and Spoke. “What if we had a microphone there to really capture that?” He adds, “I’m a truth-teller. I have hot takes, and sometimes they burn — but that’s what I’ve built my reputation on and that’s what listeners can expect.”

The show is co-produced and distributed by iHeartPodcasts as part of the Outspoken Podcast Network, which aims to amplify, elevate and reflect the diversity, richness and humanity of voices throughout the LGBTQ+ community.

In addition to regular weekly episodes, the hosts will be offering a private community chat, exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes moments, and deeper dives into the most talked-about episodes via a new Patreon launching alongside the show.

“Spoke believes in telling stories and platforming voices that speak to the moment. That is why we recently co-produced Broadway’s Tony nominated Real Women Have Curves and produced the hit audio series Aftermath: The Hunt for the Anthrax Killer”, said Spoke Media’s President Alia Tavakolian. “’HIGHKEY!’ is at the center of that mission and we are proud to partner with three brilliant hosts to create a space where everyone can belong,” said Spoke Media Partner Travis LeMont Ballenger.

“This show is about legacy, visibility and joy — and creating a space where unapologetically queer voices lead the conversation. Working with Yvie, Ryan and Ben — three brilliant, fearless talents — has been a gift. As Showrunner, it’s an honor to help bring something this alive, this necessary, into the world,” said Tyler Greene, Showrunner (The Sam Sanders Show, Pushkin's A Slight Change of Plans, The Moth).

About The Hosts

Ben O’Keefe

Ben O’Keefe is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, award-winning writer, activist, and Oscar- shortlisted producer whose influence spans entertainment, politics, and culture. From crafting campaigns for folks like Alicia Keys and Amazon Studios to advising leaders like Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ben’s work drives national conversations and cultural change. Ben was also the writer and a guest co-host of MTV Decoded, the pioneering digital series that used humor and storytelling to break down issues of race, identity, and inequality for a new generation. He brings fearless honesty, cultural fluency, and a passion for moving conversations - and culture - forward.

Ryan Mitchell

Ryan Mitchell is an entertainment host, culture critic, and strategist known for sharp takes and bold conversations. They’ve hosted Logo Live, led live award show coverage and interviewed influential voices for MTV and their nationally syndicated radio show Let’s Go There. Ryan also made history as the NFL’s first LGBTQ+ brand ambassador, always championing inclusion at the intersection of entertainment, media, and identity. Whether behind the mic or in front of the camera, Ryan brings heart, humor, and a deep commitment to shifting culture — not just covering it.

Yvie Oddly

Yvie Oddly is a drag icon, rapper, and visual artist who won RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 and made waves as a finalist on All Stars: All Winners. Known for her avant-garde style and unfiltered point of view, Yvie uses her art to challenge convention, provoke thought, and celebrate radical self-expression. With a background in music, design, and performance, she brings creative fearlessness, sharp humor, and a deep belief in authenticity — always encouraging guests to show up fully and speak their truths.

About Spoke Media

Spoke Media is a multi-award-winning creative studio dedicated to crafting meaningful, character-driven content. Their portfolio spans podcasts, live stage and film and television. Notable works include Tony Award Nominated Real Women Have Curves the Musical and the acclaimed podcasts Under Cover of Knight (Apple), The Grand Scheme: Snatching Sinatra (Wondery), and The Godfather: A Film We Can’t Refuse (Paramount).For more information, visit www.spokemedia.io

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iHeartMedia Debuts Official Trailer For New Podcast “Silver Linings With The Old Gays”

The Eight Episode Series will Feature Conversations on Building Community, Chosen Families, Safe Sex and Relationships, Language and Labels Around Coming Out, Fashion and More

LOS ANGELES – May 12, 2025 – iHeartMedia debuted today the trailer for its new podcast, “Silver Linings with The Old Gays,” debuting Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The podcast is hosted by Robert Reeves, Jessay Martin, Bill Lyons, and Michael "Mick" Peterson (aka The Old Gays) as they take listeners on a wild ride through the many chapters of their fabulous lives. Audiences will both laugh and learn as the viral sensations “spill the tea” on everything from steamy romances and sexy stories, to the bonds of chosen family and broader queer culture. With over 300 years of combined wisdom, these legends prove that pride knows no age limits. From the underground nightlife of the 1970s to today's evolving LGBTQ+ community, The Old Gays share their raunchy reflections and the silver linings they've found along the way.

Silver Linings with The Old Gays” is produced by iHeartMedia's Ruby studio and will join iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Podcast Network. Outspoken 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.

“Silver Linings” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts with episodes releasing weekly beginning Tuesday, May 13. Fans can listen for free on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

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iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Podcast Network Announces New Weekly Series “Outlaws” Hosted by LGBTQ+ Activist and Entertainer TS Madison

Premiering May 13, the weekly podcast will feature Madison in unfiltered conversations with visionaries and pop culture icons like Tina Knowles, Chappell Roan, Sasha Colby, Laverne Cox, Lil Nas X and more

Listen to the trailer HERE

NEW YORK – May 6, 2025 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “Outlaws” with TS Madison -- a new original podcast series joining the Outspoken Podcast Network and hosted by cultural icon, LGBTQ+ activist and entertainer TS Madison. Premiering Tuesday, May 13, the first episode will feature a candid conversation with Tina Knowles, businesswoman, philanthropist, author and mother of Beyoncé and Solange. Fans can listen to the trailer now, here.

No one does it like TS Madison. Each week on “Outlaws,” the host will chop it up with the internet’s most wanted—living legends and rising stars who will shed their armor for an hour, owning their stories in conversations that feel like odysseys. Listeners can expect some episodes to crack them up—while others might crack them open. It won’t be church, but it will feel sacred. It won’t be therapy, but something will always shift. It won’t be a living room, but it might be the most at-home listeners have felt in a while. It’s the kind of space Madison has spent her whole career creating.

“Being yourself loudly, truthfully and unapologetically has always been my mission, even when it made people uncomfortable,” said TS Madison. “‘Outlaws’ is about reclaiming the power in being different, in being vocal and in standing firm in your truth. Sometimes the world will label you an ‘Outlaw’ just for living out loud, and I wear that title with pride. This podcast is a space for reflection, real talk and revolution. Because when you speak up and stand tall, you don’t just break the mold, you make change.”

“We’re proud to launch a series that amplifies bold voices and uncompromising stories of resilience,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “TS Madison brings unmatched energy, insight and heart to every conversation, making ‘Outlaws’ as fearless and impactful as she is.”

Additional guests will include Chappell Roan, Sasha Colby, Lil Nas X, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Laverne Cox, among others. 

"Outlaws” with TS Madison is co-created by Tyler Rabinowitz and Olivia Peace, with Rabinowitz and Maya Howard (iHeartPodcasts) serving as executive producer alongside Madison. The series is a part of iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Podcast Network and is co-produced by Turtle Run Entertainment.

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

The first episode of “Outlaws” with TS Madison will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms beginning Tuesday, May 13, 2025. 

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ABOUT TS MADISON

TS Madison is an award-winning media mogul, actress, executive producer, and cultural icon whose influence spans film, television, music, social media, live events—and now, podcasting. She rose to prominence on Vine with the six-second clip “New Weave 22 Inches,” and made history as the first Black trans woman to star in and executive produce her own reality series with "The TS Madison Experience" on WeTV. Her screen credits include A24’s "Zola," Universal’s "Bros," and Netflix + Tyler Perry’s "Beauty in Black." Madison’s voice was immortalized on Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning album “Renaissance,” via the song “Cozy,” where her YouTube monologue, “Bitch, I’m Black,” became the heartbeat of a self-love anthem, and a defining moment in modern music history. She’s a fan-favorite rotating judge on "RuPaul’s Drag Race" and the host of "Bring Back My Girls," the official reunion series of the Drag Race franchise. Over the past decade, Madison has built a loyal following through her live-streamed and touring talk shows "Maddie in the Morning" and "Phag Tawlk" (with Craig Stewart), cementing her status as a self-made media powerhouse and architect of pop culture. In 2025, she launched the TS Madison Starter House in Atlanta—transforming the first home she’d purchased into a safe re-entry housing program for formerly incarcerated Black trans women. This full-circle act of reinvestment redefines what it means to give back –– cementing Madison’s legacy not just as an entertainer, but as a builder of futures and a voice for systemic change. Honors include the 2024 Logo Legend Award, Out Magazine’s Out100 list, and serving as Grand Marshal for the 2022 NYC Pride Parade. On the horizon, Madison announced that Lee Daniels is adapting her life story into a biopic series.

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MeatEater Podcast Network Launches ‘The American West with Dan Flores’

New Podcast Offers a Deep Dive into the Untamed Stories that Shape the West; Expands MeatEater’s History Content Offerings

BOZEMAN, MT - May 6, 2025 - MeatEater, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of The American West with Dan Flores, an expansive new audio series that brings the myth, grit, and complexity of Western American history to life. Hosted by renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Dan Flores, the 26-episode series will debut today on the MeatEater Podcast Network with new episodes dropping every other week. Episodes will also be available in video format exclusively on the MeatEater Podcast Network’s Youtube channel.

The former Endowed Chair of Western History at the University of Montana, Flores brings his voice to the podcasting world, offering a radically fresh take on the West’s history – placing its rich ecological history and the people who shaped it at the center of the story. Through immersive episodes and thought-provoking dialogue with his former students Steven Rinella and Randall Williams (historian, public lands advocate, and Senior Editor at MeatEater’s book department), Flores explores famous, infamous, and forgotten stories of the American West.

“This is the history class you wish you had in school. It’s raw, real, and rooted in the very landscapes we still explore today,” said Steven Rinella, MeatEater Founder. “Dan has a way of making history feel alive, and more relevant than ever. This podcast is the result of decades of his thinking and I can’t wait for our audience to experience it.”

“This series tells the story of a West that’s much older, wilder, and more complex than the Hollywood version,” said Dan Flores. “It’s not just cowboys and shootouts, it’s extinction events, ancient civilizations, trickster gods, and lost rivers of time. This is a podcast about what made the American West so wild, so inspiring, and so complex.”

The first few episodes include:

  • West of Everything: Following the collapse of the grand Chacoan Empire, refugees founded eight thriving new towns along the Galisteo River of New Mexico, but ultimately discovered it difficult to sustain an arid climate civilization across the next five hundred years.
  • Clovisia the Beautiful: Humans belonging to Clovis and Folsom cultures entered an America teeming with a remarkable diversity of Africa-like creatures, but confronted an extinction crisis that was possibly precipitated by their own arrival.
  • Raven’s and Coyote’s America: Native America existed for 10,000 years in a West marked by many earlier extinctions, but somehow found it possible to preserve almost all the biological richness of the continent until the arrival of Europeans.
  • Old Man America: When Native people cast about for an American animal to carry their creation stories, the intelligent survivor, coyote, became deity Coyote, an avatar for humans who taught them about human nature for thousands of years.
  • The Wild New World of the American Serengeti: When American explorers first entered the West, they found an unfamiliar world of landscapes and animals their journals and accounts preserve as an ecological baseline for what the West was only 200 years ago.
  • Jefferson’s ‘Other’ Lewis & Clark: When Thomas Jefferson acquired the 800-million acre Louisiana Purchase, he launched a second major exploring expedition into the West, one with an entirely different outcome than Lewis and Clark’s, an outcome that shines a new light on what Lewis and Clark’s journey really meant for America.

The series is the inaugural podcast under the new MeatEater American History banner, bringing rigorous, story-driven history to a community passionate about wild places. With the launch of this podcast, MeatEater is expanding its growing slate of well received history-focused content. The podcast follows the success of its American History audiobooks, MeatEater's American History: The Long Hunters (1761-1775) and MeatEater's American History: The Mountain Men (1806-1840), and furthers the brand’s signature focus on the intersection of nature, history, and the American experience.

“We’ve always believed that a deeper connection to the outdoors starts with understanding the forces that shaped it. With Dan Flores, we’re launching a new chapter of content that enriches our audience’s experience of the natural world,” said Andrew Barge, MeatEater’s Chief Content Officer. “This podcast bridges the gap between the wild world we explore and the stories that give it meaning. It’s a natural evolution of MeatEater’s mission.”

The American West with Dan Flores is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

It will be available on the iHeartRadio app, all other major podcast platforms and at themeateater.com.

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About MeatEater, Inc.

MeatEater, Inc. is an outdoor lifestyle media and consumer products company founded by renowned writer and TV/podcast personality Steven Rinella. Host of the long-running TV series MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast (among the top ten sports podcasts), Rinella has gained wide popularity with hunters, anglers, and others through his passion for outdoor adventure and wild foods, as well as his strong commitment to conservation. With the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, MeatEater brings together leading influencers in the categories of hunting, fishing, wild foods, and conservation to provide a community of fans with premium content, apparel, equipment, and experiences. MeatEater, Inc. is the parent company of First Lite (technical hunting apparel), FHF Gear (outdoor accessories), Phelps Game Calls, and Dave Smith Decoys. MeatEater’s video content is distributed via Netflix, Outdoor Sportsman Group cable networks, YouTube, its website www.themeateater.com, its own free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel, and numerous ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) platforms including Roku, PlutoTV, Tubi, and Amazon Prime Video. The company is based in Bozeman, MT.

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iHeartPodcasts Announces an Exclusive “How Rude, Tanneritos!” Live Event

Join Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin for an Unforgettable Night with John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, and Special Surprise Guests on June 5, 2025 in Los Angeles

Tickets Now Available Here

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts’ “How Rude, Tanneritos!” is going live with the ultimate Full House celebration! One of TV’s most beloved couples, Uncle Jesse and Rebecca Donaldson, will be reliving their iconic love story.

WHO: “How Rude, Tanneritos!” hosts, Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin, will be joined by John Stamos and Lori Loughlin to look back on the fun and nostalgia of their memorable TV wedding and share moments from their time on the show. Fans can expect to hear behind-the-scenes stories, shared in an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime event. Plus, there will be special surprise guest appearances!

Tickets are now available for purchase at: https://www.universe.com/events/how-rude-tanneritos-the-wedding-special-tickets-SG2F5B

A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Altadena Builds Back Foundation.

WHEN: Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT. Tickets on sale now

WHERE: iHeartRadio Theater / 3000 W Alameda Ave., Burbank, CA 91523. Purchase tickets HERE.

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

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