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Debuting today, “OBSESSIONS: Wild Chocolate” Takes Listeners Deep into the Amazon to Find the World’s Best – and Rarest – Chocolate 

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – October 26, 2022 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a new distribution deal with Kaleidoscope, a podcast start-up – led by Oz Woloshyn, an Emmy-award-winning host and producer; and Mangesh Hattikudur, veteran podcast host and development expert – focusing on highly-produced narrative podcasts set in countries ranging from Brazil to Russia. Kaleidoscope’s collaboration with iHeartPodcasts includes an initial slate of six podcasts that tell largely-unknown true stories from different corners of the globe. The slate’s first show “OBSESSIONS: Wild Chocolate” debuts today and follows award-winning food journalist Rowan Jacobson on a trip into the Amazon to find the world’s rarest cacao beans and meet the people quietly making the best chocolate on the planet. 

“This partnership with Kaleidoscope offers iHeartPodcasts an opportunity to collaborate with some of the smartest, most creative producers in podcasting,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “We love their team’s focus on incredible stories from around the world and immediately gravitated to the slate Kaleidoscope put in front of us. We can’t wait for audiences to hear this line-up of brilliant shows.”

"We're very excited that iHeart will use its industry-leading reach, relationships with top-tier content creators, and cutting-edge analytics to help amplify these important and compelling stories from across the globe," said Oz Woloshyn, one of Kaleidoscope's two co-founders. "The podcasting industry is growing quickly, but it's still in its infancy. This partnership will create new genres of shows and reach listeners who may not yet be familiar with the rich, immersive storytelling experience that top-tier podcasts can provide."

As part of the collaboration, Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts will release one new fascinating investigative podcast each month for listeners to enjoy. Shows launching over the next few months include:

• “OBSESSIONS: Wild Chocolate” - Available today - is hosted by award-winning food journalist Rowan Jacobson. This weekly podcast is all about the world’s rarest chocolate, Cru Sauvage, which features otherworldly tasting notes  -- place a square on your tongue and it yields “a chocolate fog” with waves of flavor, from leather to pineapple. Centuries ago, when Cortes opened Montezuma’s vault, he found over a million of these purest beans. But since then, the heavenly cacao has become a ghost, untraceable. That is, until Luisa Abram got a tip – deep in the Brazilian Amazon there might be a tiny grove worth the treasure hunt. The catch: she’d have to race there to beat other chocolate hunters, adventure into the heart of the Amazon and risk her life to save the land she loves. New episodes post every Wednesday. Listen now.
• “Skyline Drive” - a weekly podcast that takes a journey through the global obsession with astrology. From the doctor in Dubai who reads palms in utero to determine the exact moment a woman should have a c-section, to the way Nancy and Ronald Reagan first became lured by astrology and then used it guide national policy, to the millions of potential marriages across the globe that are either ended or initiated by the stars, this series peeks under the hood at the culture and business of astrology. Hosted by Mangesh Hattikudur, “Skyline Drive” will premiere November 29 with new episodes each Tuesday.
• “The Good Thief” - the weekly podcast follows Vassilis Palaiokostas, the bank robber known as “Greece’s Robin Hood” with a million Euro bounty on his head. Palaiokostas robs banks for millions and gives the money to the poor; when he kidnaps industrialists -- only those who are known for unfair labor practices -- they give baffling interviews to the press showing how he opened their minds and call him a friend for life; and when he escapes heavily reinforced prisons, as he’s done twice now, he does so by walking onto a helicopter. Palaiokostas is the rarest of masterminds -- a simple man who retreats to monasteries, has no wants aside from a love of 80s action movies and weed and a strong desire to keep robbing the rich to give to the poor. Through rare access, this podcast will give new context to Palaiokostas' background and showcase how one of Interpol’s Most Wanted became Greece’s favorite folk hero. “The Good Thief” will premiere January 2023.
• “Murder in Little Haiti” - a follow-up to the hit podcast “Forgotten: Women of Juarez,” this weekly show once again follows Oz Woloshyn as he and award-winning investigative reporter Ana Arana take up a cold case that continues to haunt Miami’s “Little Haiti” neighborhood. In the early 1990s, three radio DJs were murdered in short order. The detective in charge of the investigation said “These men were killed for words they spoke on the airwaves,” but the murders were never solved, leaving a wound in the Haitian community that is open to this day. Part spy story, part noir, the cold case involves racism, criminal operatives, corruption and drug trafficking, and paints a portrait of Miami as “a forward operating base for the CIA.” Arana first reported on the crimes in the early 1990s and revisits a story that has continued to haunt her, in a community that never receives the media attention that it deserves and needs to stay safe. “Murder in Little Haiti” is set to premiere this February 2023.

About Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a New York-based podcast company founded by Oz Woloshyn, host of Forgotten: Women of Juarez and Sleepwalkers, and Mangesh Hattikudur, co-founder of Mental Floss and former Senior Vice President of Podcast Development at iHeartMedia. The start-up company’s mission is to create compelling narrative podcasts from around the world that take listeners to places they’ve never been and introduces them to a cast of unforgettable real-life characters. Kaleidoscope has secured sizable funding from investors like former MTV head Tom Freston and former Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post editor-in-chief Marcus Brauchli, and is in advanced talks with Hollywood studios, TV networks, and major book publishers about selling adaptations of its podcasts. It has the backing of media deal brokers The Raine Group and is represented by talent agency WME. Visit www.kaleidoscope.nyc for more information. 

Announces Lineup for 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One

NEW YORK, N.Y. – October 21, 2022 – iHeartMedia celebrated Taylor Swift’s latest studio album “Midnights” on October 21, by launching a promotion titled “iHeartRadio Brings You Midnights with Taylor”. Beginning at midnight on October 21, and for the following six nights, the entire album and stories behind six focus tracks will be played across iHeartRadio’s CHR and Hot AC stations. One new code word will be revealed each night, and fans will be able to head to http://iheartradio.com/TaylorSwift to enter the code word for the chance to win a special gift signed by Taylor.  

Also on October 21, Babyface’s new album “Girls Night Out” was featured in the latest “Feature 5” series as five songs from the album were played across all iHeartRadio R&B stations in blocks throughout the day. Additionally, Smokie Norful’s “Still Have You” had a World Premiere debut on October 20 across all iHeartRadio Gospel stations.

iHeartMedia returned to Miami, Florida on Saturday, October 15 for the ninth annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection. The best in Latin music was celebrated with performances by Farruko, Nicky Jam, Jhayco, Becky G, Myke Towers, Manuel Turizo, DJ Adoni, Fat Joe and iHeartRadio Corazón Award recipient Enrique Iglesias at the FTX Arena. The event, hosted by Enrique Santos, brought the power of the iHeartRadio Music Festival to Latin music. The 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina was broadcasted live nationwide across iHeartMedia’s Spanish Contemporary hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano and Spanish Oldies stations.

Additionally, the lineup for the sixth annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One was announced earlier this week. The exciting lineup -- coming together at the historic Kia Forum in Los Angeles on January 14, 2023 -- includes Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and Los Angeles natives Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, Muse, Fall Out Boy, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Beach Weather and Rosa Linn. iHeartRadio ALTer EGO will be hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated “The Woody Show.”

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

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, Muse, Fall Out Boy, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Beach Weather and Rosa Linn to Perform January 14 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles

NEW YORK – October 18, 2022 – iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the sixth annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One. The biggest names in Alternative Rock will come together at the historic Kia Forum in Los Angeles on January 14, 2023 to celebrate everything Alternative Rock live in front of music fans. The extraordinary lineup includes Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and Los Angeles natives Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, Muse, Fall Out Boy, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Beach Weather and Rosa Linn. iHeartRadio ALTer EGO will be hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated “The Woody Show.”

“After last year’s show I was pretty sure there was no getting better than that, but I was wrong, said Woody. “With a line-up like this how do you decide who goes on when? I’m glad that’s not my job! I’ll just be over here hosting.”  

All this week, iHeartRadio is giving Alternative Rock fans across the country the opportunity to win trips to Los Angeles to attend iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One before the tickets even go on sale! The promotion will run across more than 80 Alternative, Rock and Classic Rock 90s iHeartRadio stations.

Alternative and Rock iHeartRadio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com.

“I’m not sure the Kia Forum is ready for this lineup,” said Lisa Worden, Program Director for ALT 98.7 and Vice President of Rock and Alternative for iHeartMedia. “Alternative and Rock’s biggest names come together for what will be an unforgettable night. Our annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO is the best way to kick off a new year and we’re still pinching ourselves that all these amazing artists agreed to do it!” 

Returning as the national presenting partner for iHeartRadio ALTer EGO, Capital One is helping cardholders get early access to high demand tickets through a Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale:

• The iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 48 hour Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale begins on Tuesday, October 25 at 10 a.m. PT and runs through Thursday, October 27 at 10 a.m. PT, or while pre-sale tickets last.
• Cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to pre-sale ticket purchases to attend an exclusive event before the show including a private soundcheck performance by Phoenix, complimentary food and drinks, and more. Pre-sale tickets and exclusive cardholder offers will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOneALTerEgo.
• Eligible Capital One rewards cardholders also have access to exclusive iHeartRadio ALTer Ego ticket packages and experiences on Capital One Entertainment. Cardholders can redeem their rewards for these packages and more at entertainment.capitalone.com.

Listeners will then have access to a limited number of tickets through ALT 98.7, LA’s New Alternative, 24-hour VIP-Sale. Become an ALT VIP at www.alt987fm.com for access to tickets beginning Thursday, October 27 at 10 a.m. PT through Friday, October 28 at 10 a.m. PT or while supplies last. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 28 at 12 pm PT via Ticketmaster.com.

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized concert events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, the iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One and the iHeartRadio Wango Tango.

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, with more to be announced.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

“Good Morning Football” host Peter Schrager Debuts “The Season with Peter Schrager” Bringing Even More insider Access to Listeners

“El Huddle” Becomes the Flagship NFL Podcast by and for the Latino Fanbase

Plus, NFL Greats Emmanuel Sanders and Nate Burleson Join the Network Later This Year

NEW YORK – October 18, 2022 – The National Football League and iHeartMedia today announce the NFL Podcast Network’s fall programming lineup. With the 2022 regular season underway, the NFL and iHeartMedia continue a successful partnership to bring more of the NFL to fans everywhere. This season, the network also brings listeners highlights from its franchise NFL programming via podcasts hosted by some of the biggest names in the NFL.

“The football season is an exciting time for fans across the country and the world, and we’re thrilled to continue our exclusive podcast partnership with the NFL, debuting a new lineup of exciting programming that complements, highlights and analyzes all the action on and off the field,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “Our listeners can’t get enough of the NFL Podcast Network and we’re so excited for what’s to come over the next few years as our partnership continues to grow together.”

To celebrate the regular season kickoff last month, the NFL and iHeartMedia launched a series of new shows aimed at giving listeners more coverage than ever including “NFL Now,” where Andrew Siciliano breaks down the latest news from the league’s top reporters; “NFL Total Access,” a nightly show giving fans more access than ever to their favorite NFL teams; and “NFL GameDay View,” with hosts Rachel Bonnetta, Cynthia Frelund, Gregg Rosenthal and Patrick Claybon providing analysis and predictions for each week’s slate of games. Additionally, “NFL Power Rankings” with Dan Hanzus and Colleen Wolfe gives an in-depth look at weekly rankings of all 32 teams.

“We are excited about the opportunity to expand the NFL’s Podcast Network and reach new audiences with the addition of compelling new shows to our strong existing lineup,” said Meredith Battin, NFL Vice President, Head of Business Operations and Club Media. “Heading into this season, we held an intention to tap into the player community to help grow our podcast offerings as well as utilize the deep NFL Media talent roster, and with this fall lineup and the continued partnership with iHeartMedia, we feel that we have greatly succeeded.”

This month, the NFL Podcast Network will launch even more new programming for fans with exciting shows from top talents; and later this year NFL greats Emmanuel Sanders and Nate Burleson will also debut their own podcasts on the network. New October podcasts include:

• “The Season with Peter Schrager” - a new weekly podcast hosted by one of the most connected analysts in the game. Peter Schrager of NFL Network and Fox Sports will invite listeners to the table where the big NFL conversations are happening. He will be joined by a deep guest list of decision makers, power brokers, NFL movers and shakers, as well as celebrities. “The Season with Peter Schrager” debuted with New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh as the first guest and is available now with new episodes every Tuesday. Listen now.
   
• “El Huddle” -  a weekly football preview show hosted by Will Selva (Good Morning Football) and MJ Acosta-Ruiz (NFL Total Access). “El Huddle” is the first English-language NFL Podcast series with a splash of Spanish by and for the Latino fan base that celebrates and recognizes the Latino influence in the NFL. The new show covers pop culture and the most relevant league stories from Latino voices and perspectives across the NFL. Fans can listen to “El Huddle” now and will hear new episodes every Thursday. First episode features Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez.
   
• “NFL Players: Second Acts” - former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro-Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends to share how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination, Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life – and they manage to have some fun along the way. The first episodes premiere October 20, with new episodes every Thursday. Listen to the official trailer now, HERE.

These shows join an exciting roster of returning shows including “Around the NFL”, “Good Morning Football”, “Move the Sticks”, “NFL Fantasy Football Podcast”, “Benched with Bonnetta”, “NFL Explained” and much more. Click here to see the full lineup of hit shows from the NFL Podcast Network.

All the shows from the NFL Podcast Network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app or wherever podcasts are heard. In addition, podcasts from select teams are also available via the NFL Podcast Network including the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

About NFL Media

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL RedZone, NFL Films, NFL.com, the NFL app, NFL+ and streaming service, the NFL Channel.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can be streamed live through the NFL app and NFL Network app on smartphones, tablets, PCs and connected TV devices (Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku and Xbox One). Access is available for NFL Network subscribers of participating TV providers. For more information, go to NFL.com/nflnetwork.

Star-Studded Concert Featured Farruko, Nicky Jam, Jhayco, Becky G, Myke Towers, Manuel Turizo, DJ Adoni and Fat Joe

Enrique Iglesias Performed and Was Honored with the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award

NEW YORK – October 17, 2022 – The ninth annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection celebrated the best in Latin music on Saturday evening with performances by Farruko, Nicky Jam, Jhayco, Becky G, Myke Towers, Manuel Turizo, DJ Adoni, Fat Joe and iHeartRadio Corazón Award recipient Enrique Iglesias at the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida on Saturday, October 15.. The event, hosted by Enrique Santos, brought the power of the iHeartRadio Music Festival to Latin music. The 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina was broadcasted live nationwide across iHeartMedia’s Spanish Contemporary hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano and Spanish Oldies stations.

This year, iHeartMedia and Enrique Santos presented Enrique Iglesias with the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award (Please see b-roll link HERE). The award honors an individual who exemplifies their big heart through their selfless work enhancing the lives of the Latin community and beyond. Iglesias is a global superstar recognized for his musical versatility across pop and urban genres in Spanish and English. Outside of music, he dedicates his time to causes important to him, and has been a strong supporter of the Save the Children organization since 2015. Enrique was named a ‘Changemaker for Children’ by the organization in 2019 after he collaborated with them on hurricane relief efforts following the devastating 2017 storms Harvey, Maria and Irma.

Straight from the FTX Arena in Miami, the event included the following highlights:

• Manuel Turizo opened the show with some of his biggest hits and his groove set the tone for the rest of the night. The Colombian singer, who rocked a matching colorful shirt-shorts combo to stave off the Miami heat, repped his home country with the Colombian flag displayed prominently on stage.
• Myke Towers brought the audience to their feet with his beats during his exciting set. Keeping his all-white shorts and hoodie outfit simple, the Puerto Rican rapper let his lyrics shine, reverberating through the arena as his backup dancers showed off their best moves.
• Jhayco captivated the audience performing fan-favorite hits, beginning with "Tarot," just one of his many duets with Bad Bunny that the Puerto Rican singer-rapper performed throughout the night. He also treated the crowd to "Fiel," "Ley Seca," "No Me Conoce," and "Dakiti." Just before leaving the stage, he also made one fan's night by grabbing her phone and snapping a selfie.
• Enrique Iglesias, recipient of this year’s iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award, brought the energy. Cheers broke out across the arena as Enrique Iglesias walked on stage, pumping up the crowd as he led them into a few of his biggest hits, including "I Like It" and "Bailando." Even when the song was over, he kept the music going as he led the crowd into even more cheers and a call-and-response of "Oh oh ohs."
• Becky G started off her set hot, showing off her fiery moves in a performance of "Fulanito" before moving into new hits like "BUEN DIA" and "BAILÉ CON MI EX" as well as older favorites like "Mayores" and "Shower." Looking stunning in a blue jeweled cut-out bodysuit with baggy blue pants, she threw a knowing look over her shoulder as she moved into her final song, "MAMII." Her powerhouse vocals shone throughout as she danced around the stage, getting the crowd jumping along to the steady beats.
• Fat Joe brought out all the hits. Starting off strong with "Lean Back," he took the crowd back even further with "What's Luv." The crowd screamed along as he boasted that he's "All The Way Up," knowing that "nothing can stop me," before ending his set with the triumphant crowd-pleaser "All I Do Is Win," where the audience went wild as they all threw their hands in the air.
• Nicky Jam worked the stage as well as the crowd, hitting all the favorites from "X" and " l Perdón" to "Hasta el amanecer," "El Amante" and "La combi completa" as he danced along with his dancers in front of a colorful background.
• Farruko upped the already high energy at the FTX arena, setting off smoke machines that perfectly accentuated the upbeat performance of some of his big hits. Backed up by dancers in lime green jumpsuits bringing their best moves, the Puerto Rican singer-rapper strutted across the stage as the crowd belted along to each and every word. He was even joined by a special guest, fellow iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina performer, DJ Adoni.
• DJ Adoni closed out the show sporting a red heart shaved into the top of his forehead and showed off his own hype skills, getting the crowd jumping to their feet, singing and dancing along with his mixes.

The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is part of iHeartMedia's incredibly successful roster of major concert events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One, the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One and iHeartRadio Wango Tango.

Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner The JUVÉDERM® Collection; and Delta Dental, Goya Foods, Paramount +, Pepsi Stronger Together, and Pfizer and BioNTech. Multimarket partners include Cantu Beauty and Bravo Supermarkets.

To access photos from the event please visit:

Photo Credits: HERE

2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina- Best of show:

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2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina- Presenters:

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2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina- Broadcast Room, Onstage, Press Room:

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To access b-roll from this event please visit:

iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina:

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iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award

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iHeartMedia Also Reveals Celebrity Presenters for the Annual Event Returning to Miami on Saturday, October 15

WHAT: On Saturday, October 15, 2022, iHeartMedia celebrates the 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection at FTX Arena in Miami, FL. The annual concert event will celebrate the power of Latin music in popular culture with a star-studded slate of performances. Today, iHeartMedia reveals its list of presenters at the 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection.

WHO: Celebrity presenters for the 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection include Amara La Negra, Andrea Mesa, Carlos Adyan, Emily Estefan, Fernando Giron, Gemeny Hernandez, Irene Sanchez and Kerly Ruiz.

The annual event will be hosted by Enrique Santos, President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino and on-air talent for iHeartRadio. iHeartMedia recently announced Fat Joe is joining the lineup of the 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina that will also feature performances by Farruko, Nicky Jam, Jhayco, Becky G, Myke Towers, Manuel Turizo, DJ Adoni and iHeartRadio Corazón Award recipient Enrique Iglesias.

WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 2022

WHERE: iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina (FTX Arena: 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132)  

MORE: iHeartMedia’s Spanish Contemporary Hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano, and Spanish Oldies radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com.

Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner The JUVÉDERM® Collection; and Delta Dental, Goya Foods, Paramount +, Pepsi Stronger Together, and Pfizer and BioNTech. Multimarket partners include Cantu Beauty and Bravo Supermarkets.

Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com.

For more information, visit iHeartRadio.com/fiesta.

The first two episodes of the scripted iHeartPodcast launch on October 19

Get a first look into the twisty tale with the release of the official podcast trailer, here 

NEW YORK – October 12, 2022 – iHeartMedia, the No.1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and EEP Universe, an independent entertainment studio building heroic franchise fiction for younger fandoms, today announced the debut of “Nicki Fix’s Time Mix,” an iHeartRadio Original scripted podcast for teens and young adults.  The music-themed time travel comedy set in the 1990s will launch with two episodes on October 19, with subsequent episodes airing weekly on Wednesdays. Listeners can tune in to the official trailer here.

“Nicki Fix’s Time Mix” is a twelve-episode scripted series that follows aspiring pop star Nicki Fix and her two best friends as they try to save their local roller rink – and only performance venue – from destruction at the hands of a nefarious developer. When a freak accident blasts them back to 1996, they’ll have to navigate ancient tech, strange customs, and team up with younger versions of the adults in their lives to set things right. The production features original music by series writer Natalia Yanchak and Murray Lightburn of the Canadian indie rock band The Dears, and a special appearance by Babydaddy of the American glam rock band Scissor Sisters in a supporting role. Head Writer Cecil Castelucci was known as Cecil Seaskull in the ‘90s indie band Nerdy Girl.

“We’re thrilled to be putting out another incredible story with the EEP Universe,” said Will Pearson, Chief Operating Officer at iHeartMedia. “Right now we’re seeing listeners crave authentic, entertaining storytelling so it’s exciting to release a podcast like this that really immerses you right into the story.”

Recalling beloved time-travel comedy classics like “Back to the Future” and “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” “Nicki Fix’s Time Mix” has a strong retro setting for Gen X and Millennial nostalgia, while centering Gen Z characters as the heroes who have to navigate it. And the story’s surprising twists jump far into the future as well as the past, keeping listeners hooked until the very end.

“‘Nicki Fix’s Time Mix’ was something we’ve been dreaming of for a while – a lighter addition to our lineup of scripted audio thrillers,” said Heather Einhorn, CEO of EEP Universe and co-creator of the podcast. “It’s got everything we love from our favorite teen comedies: fun music, trippy sci-fi, and a really compelling premise. And the story is built around kids who are at that amazing age when you’re just starting to actualize your goals, if only you had a shot. Although this one’s for young adults, we know older listeners will love reminiscing about the ‘90s as much as we did when writing it.”

“Nicki Fix’s Time Mix” will join three other iHeartPodcast series as part of iHeartMedia and EEP’s overall slate deal featuring strong female characters and compelling storytelling for young adult listeners. Previous shows launched together include the political thriller “Daughters of DC,” the scripted mystery series “Lethal Lit,” and the teen horror “See You In Your Nightmares.”

“Nicki Fix’s Time Mix” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listeners can visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen on their favorite device anywhere they are.

NEW YORK – October 13, 2022 – iHeartRadio, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a new iHeartPodcast Original, “Positively Sex! with Lila”. Premiering October 13 and hosted by intimacy specialist Lila Donnolo, the weekly 46-episode series will explore intimacy of all kinds through a sex-positive talk show on timely, titillating, tender and taboo topics. Listeners can hear the official trailer now, HERE.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Founding member of New York’s premiere sex-positive intentional community, Hacienda Villa, and winner of Clubhouse’s Creator First Program, Lila will keep listeners coming back for more with a multitude of episode formats including editorialized segments, “on-the-street” style interviews, intimate one-on-one conversations, kiss-and-tell storytelling, talk show-esque roundtables, and more. “Positively Sex! with Lila” is designed for the curious and will cover sex, relationship, and intimacy topics listeners want to know about but don’t usually talk about. Lila will take audiences on a new journey every week by discussing fantasies and desires, pleasures and fetishes, relationships and casual sex, alongside practical, actionable techniques that listeners can apply immediately to enjoy a more pleasurable life.

“As a society, we’ve become aware — more than ever before — of just how much we need intimacy in order to thrive,” said Lila. “Most of us were indoctrinated with sexual shame, and this shame is detrimental to all aspects of our lives. The world needs sex-positivity. Desperately! Now! That’s why I’m so incredibly delighted to have iHeartRadio in my corner. iHeartRadio has given me, and sex-positivity, a global megaphone, and, to paraphrase my psychiatrist friend, I’m so excited for the world to get to hear these perspectives.”

“Positively Sex! with Lila” will celebrate intimacy and the right to design relationships the way listeners, and their partner(s), see fit. In the first episode out now, Lila asks, “What is sex, anyway?” and will encourage listeners to overcome their preconceived notions and redefine sex. Throughout the series, she is laying it all out there with guests such as pro Dommes, therapists, doctors, kink masters, sex coaches, non-monogamous people, and folx on the street with opinions. 

“Positively Sex! with Lila” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere podcasts are heard. New episodes post each Thursday.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and journalist Charlie Webster dive into how the Flores brothers went from the nation’s top drug traffickers to government informants

Listen to the Trailer HERE

WHAT: After two successful prison escapes and three arrests, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is finally behind bars in the United States. But it wasn’t easy to finally capture the most prolific and dangerous drug lord. In the end, it took twin brothers from Chicago to bring down the powerful Cartel dealer – and they’ll pay for it for the rest of their lives. Produced by Lionsgate Sound and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unit Audio in collaboration with iHeartPodcasts, “Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord” dives into the incredible story of the Flores brothers. 

Speaking publicly for the first time ever with co-hosts Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and investigative journalist Charlie Webster, Chicago-born identical twins Jay and Peter Flores let listeners into how they went from dealing $2 billion worth of drugs across the country as North America’s most successful cocaine traffickers to government informants who brought down the infamous drug lord, “El Chapo.”

Forever taunted by the gnawing question of “Did we do the right thing?” the brothers’ decision has cost them permanent exile from each other, their father’s life, 14 years in prison and a life sentence of always looking over their shoulder, waiting for their enemies to take revenge. Was it all worth it?

WHO: Award-winning artist and producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and broadcaster and investigative journalist Charlie Webster serve as executive producers and co-hosts in this thrilling real-life saga. The two explore every beat of the terrifying story and sit down for interviews with Jay and Peter Flores in an undisclosed safe house hiding in plain sight. 

WHEN: The podcast premieres October 19 with new episodes dropping weekly on Wednesdays. Fans can hear the official trailer now.

WHERE: “Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About G-Unit Film & Television

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has carved out a thriving television and film career as both a best in class producer and star. In 2005, he founded G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. which has produced a wide variety of content across numerous platforms and sold a myriad of shows to various networks. Among these is the critically-acclaimed #1 show on Starz, “Power,” in which he not only co-starred in but also served as executive producer and director. In October 2018, Jackson and Starz/Lionsgate closed an unprecedented deal for Jackson’s G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. The partnership, touted as among the most significant deals to date for an Executive Producer in premium television has successfully focused on expansion of the “Power” universe with spin-offs ‘’Power Book II: Ghost,’’ “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” and “Power Book IV: Force.” G-Unit Film & Television also produced the ABC hit, “For Life” and recently wrapped production on season two of the hit series, “Black Mafia Family” for Starz and is set to release the “Black Mafia Family” Docuseries. G-Unit is also in development on the scripted series “Queen Nzinga” at Starz. Slated to air in November from G-Unit Film & Television is “Hip Hop Homicides” at WeTV.  Jackson is also expanding into the podcast space through his new G-Unit Audio banner with the upcoming release of “Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord” in partnership with iHeart Media and Lionsgate Sound.  The company is also building out its feature slate, starting with a three picture Horror deal as a collaboration with Horror phenom Eli Roth and 3BlackDot.

About Lionsgate Sound

Lionsgate Sound is the newly-formed audio division of global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B). The full-service podcast production company handles podcast production for Lionsgate’s film & television businesses while also overseeing all elements of podcast production for third party clients. Lionsgate company Pilgrim Media Group – headed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer Craig Piligian – is a minority owner in Lionsgate Sound and handles the day-to-day operations of the group.

The company aims to tell unforgettable stories; amplify, empower, and advocate for unique and diverse voices; and engage listeners in compelling, fearless, heartfelt, humorous, relevant, and inventive new ways. Lionsgate’s film, television, subscription, and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises, making this division unique in its ability to scale its audio offerings across a broad range of scripted and unscripted content.

Guests include Jessi Klein, Roy Wood Jr., Eugene Mirman, Chuck Bryant, Chris Gethard, Catherine Reitman, Dr. Emily Oster and more

New York – October 11, 2022 – Comedian Ophira Eisenberg (NPR, The Moth) to host the new iHeartPodcast "Parenting Is A Joke" premiering Tuesday, October 18. Parents are overwhelmed AF and could use a laugh. Join comedian host Ophira Eisenberg as she talks to your favorite celebrity comics and actors about their careers and their kids as well as teen angst, Nietzche, workaholism, being ok with not being cool anymore, eating sticks, and debating whether or not kids should watch The Godfather. Guests include Emmy-award winner Jessi Klein, stand-up comedian Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show), Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Chuck Bryant (Stuff You Should Know), Adira Amram, Chris Gethard (Beautiful, Anonymous), Catherine Reitman, Dr. Emily Oster and more.

"Parenting is a Joke" is produced by Pretty Good Friends and iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. New episodes post every Tuesday. For more information visit www.parentingisajokepod.com.

Listen to the podcast on iHeartRadio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-parenting-is-a-joke-102629737/

About: Ophira Eisenberg is a standup comedian, writer and host. She has appeared multiple times on CBS’sThe Late Late Show, as well as on Comedy Central, This Week At The Comedy Cellar, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, HBO’s Girls, Gotham Live, Hulu’s Up Early Tonight, The Today Show, and featured at The New Yorker Festival. She hosted NPR’s national comedy trivia show Ask Me Another for 9 years, where she interviewed and played silly games with over 300 celebrities, including Sir Patrick Harris, Rosie Perez, Yo-Yo Ma, Chelsea Handler, Awkwafina, Roxanne Gay, Bob The Drag Queen, Nick Kroll, Matthew McConaughey and more. She is a regular host and teller on The Moth Radio Hour. Her stories are included in three of The Moth’s best-selling collections, including the most recent: How To Tell A Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth. Ophira’s own comedic memoir, Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy, was optioned for a television series. Her comedy special Inside Joke is available on Amazon, and her new comedy album and special Plant-Based Jokes is available through 800 Pound Gorilla Records, and streaming on YouTube.