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The Virtual Event Featured Remote Performances from Ozuna, Prince Royce, Anitta, Manuel Turizo, Myke Towers, Camilo and Corazón Latino Honoree Nicky Jam, Hosted By Enrique Santos

NEW YORK – October 9, 2020 – The seventh annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina celebrated the best in Latin culture and music during Hispanic Heritage Month featuring performances from Ozuna, Prince Royce, Anitta, Manuel Turizo, Myke Towers, Camilo and and Corazón Latino Honoree, Nicky Jam, on October 8. The virtual event, hosted by Enrique Santos, featured remote performances from locations around the world, as well as stories from members of the Latin community who have changed the world of art, television, cinema, radio and politics. Hulu subscribers were able to watch iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina as a one-hour special on October 8 and can continue to watch through October 15. The event also streamed in its entirety on LiveXLive (NASDAQ: LIVX) and broadcasted across iHeartMedia’s Spanish Mainstream Hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano, Hot AC and Oldies radio stations nationwide.

This year, iHeartMedia and Enrique Santos celebrated those who give back to their local communities and presented the fifth annual iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award Presented by Ally to Nicky Jam. The award honors an individual who exemplifies their big heart through their selfless work in enhancing the lives, heritage and future of the Latin community. In addition to his work in music, the Puerto Rican star gave back to the Hispanic community through his relief efforts following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and has helped less fortunate families in Colombia. Nicky Jam represents the ultimate story of rising to fame, falling and overcoming – following his triumph over drug use, he has become a pioneer for those struggling in the industry and Latin community – ultimately becoming one of the top influencers in the music industry.

The 2020 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina included the following highlights:

• Nicky Jam performed his biggest hits, “Te Robaré,” “El Perdón,” “X” and “Hasta el Amanecer” from a rooftop alongside backup dancers. Prior to his set, he discussed the importance of voting. In addition, Enrique Santos presented Nicky Jam with this year’s “iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award Presented by Ally” for his relief efforts following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and helping less fortunate families in Colombia, among other ways he's given back to the Hispanic community over the years.
• In a dimly lit living room setting, Ozuna performed a collection of songs to make everyone dance including “Playa Y Arena,” “Caramelo,” “Despeinada,” “Baila Baila Baila” and “Mamacita.”
• Prince Royce opened his set with a performance of “Corazon Sin Clara” from a couch. He safely reunited with his band to perform songs including “Cúrame,” “Morir Solo,” “La Carretera,” “Carita De Inocente,” “El Clavo,” “Lotería” and “Darte Un Beso.”
• Anitta brought all the dance moves to the show as she sang and danced on her own stage to songs including “Desce Pro Play (Pa Pa Pa),” “Me Gusta” and “Tócame.”
• Myke Towers took over a Metro train in Miami to perform his songs “Diosa,” “Ronca,” “Girl,” “La Curiosidad” and “Llegará” with a group of dancers.
• On a rooftop parking garage, Manuel Turizo performed “Quiéreme Mientras Se Pueda,” “Te Quemaste,” “Vaina Loca” and brand-new song “La Nota.”
• Camilo gave fans an intimate performance from his home. His set included acoustic guitars as he performed “Favorito,” “Tutu,” “La Mitad” and “Tattoo.”
• Nicky Jam and Prince Royce discussed the importance of voting with Enrique Santos. Nicky Jam explained, “It's very important. We gotta make sure we know what's good for our future, for our kids and for our country. So, it's very important. If you don't vote, it doesn't count.” Prince Royce added, “Register and vote and be heard.”

Additionally, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, now through October 15 iHeartRadio is recognizing achievements and contributions from some of today’s biggest artists, personalities, politicians and more from the Latin community with a series of audio vignettes. Beginning on September 15, listeners were able to hear about the life achievements of Pope Francis, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Dolores Huerta, Jorge Ramos, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Sofia Vergara, Jaime Camil, Eugenio Derbez, Chef Andres, Rosario Dawson, America Ferrera, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Jessica Alba, Ricky Martin, Walter Mercado, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ronda Rousey, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Ellen Ochoa, Sylvia Rivera, Celia Cruz, Selena, Don Francisco, John Leguizamo, Edward James Olmos, Eva Longoria, Shakira, María Celeste Arrarás and more.

Proud partners of the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina include Goya, McDonald’s and OGX Beauty.

For more information, visit iHeartRadio.com/fiesta.

Beginning October 19, the Month-Long Celebration In Partnership with McDonald’s USA and Ulta Beauty Will Feature Custom Vignettes, Special Podcast Episodes and an All-Day Homecoming Event on November 12 Including a Virtual Panel, Pre-show and Performances 

La La Anthony, Lionel Richie, Toni Braxton and Wale Among Other Notable HBCU Alumni Will Be Spotlighted in the HBCU Homecoming Celebration Vignettes, Which Will Air on iHeartMedia’s Hip Hop and R&B Broadcast Radio Stations, Podcasts, Social Media Platforms and The iHeartRadio App Nationwide

NEW YORK – October 7, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, announced today the launch of “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio,” an uplifting month-long celebration showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ (HBCU) school pride and elevating student achievement through iHeartMedia’s multiple platforms, including on-air across iHeartMedia’s Hip Hop and R&B broadcast radio stations, streaming, social channels, iHeartMedia’s Black Creator podcasts and live virtual events. Beginning October 19 and continuing through November 12, the celebration will bring together HBCU students and alumni with their favorite musical artists, influencers and entertainment.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of HBCUs and their students and alumni will not be able to attend in-person homecoming celebrations to honor their institutions’ rich histories, cultural impact and notable alumni.  The month-long “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio” will feature special themed podcast episodes and a month of custom vignettes celebrating Black excellence and achievement highlighting its alumni and students including singer, songwriter Bobby Valentino; singer and songwriter Brian McKnight; recording artist, songwriter, actor and activist Killer Mike; actress and personality La La Anthony; actor Lance Gross; singer, songwriter and actor Lionel Richie; producer, songwriter and DJ Metro Boomin; actor and entertainment reporter Terrence J; singer and songwriter Toni Braxton; recording artist Wale; film producer Will Packer; and iHeartRadio on-air personalities Bev Johnson, Bushman, Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, Kendra G, Kyle Santillian, Mike Evans, Monica Barnes, Queen B and Zach Boog.

“HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio” was developed in partnership with several partners including McDonald’s, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, and Ulta Beauty – all of whom have collaborated to create unique and impactful programming to celebrate students and alumni while bringing awareness to the profound influence historically Black colleges and universities continue to have on our country. 

Beginning in November, iHeart and Ulta Beauty will launch a social sharing challenge that will encourage HBCU students to share their at-home Homecoming style for a chance to win a virtual meet and greet with an artist.  Additionally, On November 12, Ulta Beauty and iHeart will host a star-studded panel with a performing artist, spotlighting conversations between Black female celebrities and entrepreneurs. The panel aims to raise up, inspire and pave the way for the next generation of Black women leaders.  

The celebration will culminate with a special event across all iHeartMedia Hip Hop and R&B stations and include a special pre-show and performance sponsored by McDonald’s through its Black and Positively Golden movement, which shines a positive light on Black excellence through initiatives that provide opportunities for the next generation of leaders taking steps today to own tomorrow. 

“Homecoming is a time of celebration and unity on college campuses across the country.  With in-person activities being cancelled due to COVID, the “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio” will keep our communities connected, engaged and entertained during a challenging time,” said Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia. “As a HBCU graduate, I understand the transformative role HBCUs play in enriching and improving the lives of young people.”

Internal Training Platform to Empower Marketers on Best Practices To Leverage Audio’s Full Potential For Brands 

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 – Spark Foundry, the largest North American media agency within Publicis Media, in partnership with iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America and No. 1 commercial podcast publisher, announced today the launch of the Audio Academy – a  digital interactive training platform focused on today’s evolving audio landscape. Composed of multimedia training modules produced by some of the industry’s foremost professionals, Audio Academy will feature a comprehensive curricula, designed to provide thought leadership and enable breakthrough strategies. Audio Academy will launch at Spark Foundry in late September on Publicis Groupe’s AI-driven connectivity platform Marcel before rolling out across Publicis Media later in the year.

“From sonic branding to podcasting to streaming, recent innovations in the audio industry require us to think more holistically and strategically than ever before,” said Chris Boothe, CEO, Spark Foundry. “As a leader in the audio industry, iHeartMedia, is the ideal partner to launch the Audio Academy with. The interactive training program will provide continuing education to keep our talent best-in-class, and empower Spark Foundry to strategically harness audio channels to drive growth for our clients.”

The Audio Academy curriculum has been developed by key talent in the audio space, and created from in-depth analysis and insights of trends and innovations to drive key strategies on how to best approach planning, buying and measuring of audio campaigns on behalf of brands.

The training will entail two modules constructed to deepen one’s comprehensive understanding of the evolving audio ecosystem and sharpen the expertise in defining the best approach to planning and buying in relation to consumer listening habits which includes broadcast radio, podcasts, streaming, creating sonic identities, and measurement among other critical areas of the audio business.

“The demand for audio education is at an all-time high during Covid, because radio is the biggest reach medium offering the most agility to adapt messages quickly market by market as consumer and brand needs are changing faster than ever. There is no more trusted, flexible and affordable medium than audio,” said Gayle Troberman, CMO of iHeartMedia. “Leading agencies, like Spark Foundry, that recognize the need for more audio education will be better positioned to identify new growth opportunities for clients during this critical time. We are thrilled to be able to bring our knowledge, insights, influencers and scale across radio, digital, podcasts and events to help Spark develop the leading audio education platform.”

Star-Studded Cast Includes Miranda Lambert, Billy Bob Thornton, Bobby Bones, Craig Robinson, Lindsay Ell And Scarlett Burke

First Two Episodes Premiere October 8th Via iHeartRadio

Listen To New Audio Trailer Here

(LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2020) – Sony Music Nashville, in conjunction with Audio Up Media, today released “Workin’ Out” by critically-acclaimed country music artist/songwriter, Lindsay Ell. The song is the first track to be released from Make It Up As We Go, the upcoming, highly-anticipated scripted podcast musical co-produced by Audio Up and iHeartMedia. Premiering with two episodes on Thursday, October 8th, Make It Up As We Go is exclusively presented by Unilever's Knorr and Magnum brands and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere else podcasts are heard. “Workin’ Out” was co-written by: singer/songwriter, series star and director, Scarlett Burke; Audio Up founder and track producer, Jared Gutstadt; co-producer Jeff Peters; and Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, Nicolle Galyon. Listen to the track HERE.

Created by Gutstadt and Burke, Make It Up As We Go is the story of an aspiring young singer-songwriter who pursues a career in the music industry and navigates the legendary writers rooms of Nashville’s country music publishers. The podcast is written by David Hudgins (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood and Game of Silence) and Brooks Hudgins. Make It Up As We Go’s high profile cast also includes Billy Bob Thornton, Craig Robinson, Bre Blair, and Michael Raymond-James. Bobby Bones, Lindsay Ell, and executive producer Miranda Lambert will make appearances as themselves. Listen to the latest audio trailer HERE.

About Audio Up Media

Audio Up Media is a podcast content production studio, housing a world of audio-based properties. Founded by CEO Jared Gutstadt (formerly of Jingle Punks), Audio Up is building an ecosystem of premium entertainment content within the music and audio space. From fictional scripted podcasts, including original musicals, to one-on-one interview formats, Audio Up’s goal is to create a new and innovative form of content. Current properties include the riveting top 20 true crime podcast, Where The Bodies Are Buried, and emerging pet culture podcast, The Pet Show with host Jimmy Jellinek. Their upcoming slate of projects includes Make It Up As We Go with Miranda Lambert, Lindsay Ell, Bobby Bones, Billy Bob Thornton and Scarlett Burke; and Halloween in Hell, starring Machine Gun Kelly, 24KGoldn and iann dior.

NEW YORK, NY – October 1, 2020 – iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:  IHRT), the leading audio company in America, today announced that it has named Cheryl Mills, founder and Chief Executive Officer of the BlackIvy Group LLC, to its Board of Directors. Her appointment expands the iHeartMedia board to eight directors.

Mills, a successful entrepreneur with strategy and policy expertise and a long history of public service, founded BlackIvy as a values-driven company that builds and grows commercial enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa to meet the needs of an expanding consumer population and growing business sector.  BlackIvy’s platform of businesses across East and West Africa include housing, healthcare, food, warehousing and logistics. As CEO of the company, Mills oversees all facets of the Company from strategy to capital-raising.

“We are extremely pleased that Cheryl Mills is joining the iHeart board,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. “Her depth and breadth of experience, her leadership in policy, business and entrepreneurship, education and media, and her deep commitment to public service, will provide strong and unique value to our board and our company, and we are looking forward to her contributions.”

Prior to BlackIvy, Mills served as Chief of Staff to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Counselor to the U.S. Department of State, where she managed foreign policy and operational priorities of the $55 billion agency that employs more than 50,000 officials across 160 countries. She directly supervised specific policy areas, including the Obama Administration’s $3.5 billion global hunger and food security initiative spanning 19 countries, including 12 in Africa.

From 2002 – 2009, Ms. Mills served as Senior Vice President for Administration and Operations and as General Counsel at New York University, one of the nation’s largest private universities with a $2.2 billion dollar annual operating budget and more than 50,000 students attending 18 schools and colleges in New York City and sites in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.

Ms. Mills previously served as Senior Vice President for Corporate Policy and Public Programming at Oxygen Media and as Deputy Counsel to the President at the White House. Ms. Mills’ legal experience also includes serving as Associate Counsel to the President and as an associate at the Washington, D.C. law firm of Hogan and Hartson.

Ms. Mills currently serves on the board of BlackRock, Inc., the Clinton Foundation and the See Forever Foundation / Maya Angelou Public Charter School.

Hollywood Producer Jarod Einsohn and Celebrity Insider Dave “Dave O” Osokow to Host Sports and Entertainment Podcast Premiering September 29th

Celebrity Guests Mark Cuban, Julian Edleman, Ashley Benson, Tiffany Haddish, and More Tackle Ridiculous Topics and Spill Insider Information Like Never Before

(LOS ANGELES, California -- September 29, 2020) - Film production company Common Enemy announced today their first foray into the podcasting business with the debut of “HEY PAL,” a weekly dive into sports, movies, and fame with some of the biggest athletes and names in entertainment. The series is produced in partnership with iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV and hosted by Hollywood Producer and Common Enemy co-founder, Jarod Einsohn and Dave “Dave O" Osokow, who is renowned throughout Hollywood as THE connector between the biggest actors, musicians, athletes, entertainers and brands in the world. New episodes of “Hey Pal” premiere every Tuesday starting September 29th and can be heard on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are available.

The series taps into the hosts’ personal relationships with many of today’s biggest stars, their “pals.” Jarrod, a rabbid Cowboys fan, and Dave O, a die-hard Eagles fan, put their differences aside to provide listeners with access to wild anecdotes and topics normally reserved for off-the-record conversations. Listeners will hear from a variety of celebrity pals like Snoop Dogg, Odell Beckham Jr, Tiffany Haddish, Ashley Benson, JJ Watt, Jeremy Piven, Kevin Hart, and legendary Sportscaster, Joe Buck.

In the 2-episode premiere, the first pal to stop by is Super Bowl Champion and MVP Julian Edleman of the New England Patriots, who reveals the only time he’s ever worn his three superbowl rings in public. Followed by Dallas Mavericks owner, and "shark," Mark Cuban, who recalls the controversial 2006 NBA Championship loss to the Miami Heat. When Jarrod (a lifelong Mavs fan and former ball boy) gives his opinion that the Mavs were "robbed," Cuban replies "that's not an opinion, that's a fact," followed by "it still makes me sick to my stomach." Cuban's Mavs did finally win the title in 2012 over Lebron James and the Miami Heat. Of the win, Cuban says "I was drunk for days. I took the trophy from bar to bar to bar, just to hang out with people."

Dave “Dave O” Osokow is a former TV Host, nightlife impresario, and the co-founder of the celebrity eyewear brand Privé Revaux with partners Jamie Foxx, Ashley Benson, and Hailee Steinfeld. He is often described as “one of the most interesting people you will ever meet.” Dave’s stories are only matched by those of co-host Jarod Einsohn, who, before producing films like the recent hit CUT THROAT CITY, was starring in film and TV. The Dallas sports fanatic and poker aficionado has a penchant for disagreeing with everyone about everything, and has probably been in some kind of argument with most of the Hollywood A-listers you can think of.

“Hey Pal” will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network, which is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 230 million downloads each month. iHeartRadio Original Podcasts span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartRadio the largest publisher of podcast content in the world.

About Common Enemy

Common Enemy is a film and television production company based in Los Angeles founded by veteran Producers Kyle Tekiela and Jarod Einsohn in 2017. The company was forged on the set of the RZA Directed, Ethan Hawke starring heist film CUT THROAT CITY — now in theaters — in which both were independent Producers with notable prior credits including MUDBOUND which earned four Oscar nominations, SUPER DAY CARE with Michael B Jordan, and DREAM CITY with Leonardo DiCaprio. In 2018, Common Enemy produced WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS starring Alexandra Daddario and Johnny Knoxville. The film was released in April 2020, just as the world was in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately the film found a large audience after its release on Netflix where it consistently ranked in the top 10 most popular movies in America.

About Tenderfoot TV

Founded by Atlanta director and independent filmmaker, Payne Lindsey, and music industry veteran, Donald Albright, Tenderfoot TV is a hub for creators and storytellers. The company launched in August 2016 with the release of the viral true crime podcast, “Up and Vanished.” It has since created additional breakthrough podcasts including the critically acclaimed “Atlanta Monster” as well as the true crime hits “To Live and Die in LA”, and “Culpable.”  Tenderfoot is also developing multiple projects for TV and film, but podcasts remain the company’s primary focus, having amassed over 500 million total downloads in just 4 years. Tenderfoot strives to tell compelling and important stories. No rules. No restrictions.

New York – September 29, 2020 – Devale Ellis, a former NFL player turned actor, and his wife Khadeen Ellis, an actress and host,  announced today that their Webby Award-winning podcast, “Dead Ass with Khadeen & Devale” will join the iHeartPodcast Network. The show, which has garnished more than 150,000 downloads per episode, will join the network in its fourth season airing new episodes every Wednesday beginning October 7. Listen to the official trailer now on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Each week, power couple Khadeen & Devale Ellis, known to fans as “the voice of millennial marriage” will spread love the Brooklyn way. Each episode features honest and raw conversations about relationships, parenting, finances, family, work life balance and everything in between. Listeners can tune in as they reveal personal truths, share opinions and advice, and inspire others to level-up their own lives with a promise to “keep it 100 -- dead ass.” Known for its one-of-a-kind conversations that push beyond cultural norms and taboos, season four, episode one was recorded live at the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air mansion courtesy of Airbnb, where the Ellises discussed what they learned about parenting during the pandemic. The new season will also feature upcoming guests including Amber Coleman-Mortley, Pastor Reginald Wayne Sharpe Jr., and Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, among many others.

“We are excited to bring our hilarious, authentic, and thought-provoking conversations to the forefront as we find laughter amid a pandemic, break down racism, financial literacy, and navigating relationships,” said Devale. 

“We have built ‘Dead Ass with Khadeen and Devale’ from the ground up, while providing a front seat to listeners as we openly discuss topics that are often viewed as taboo or brash,” said Khadeen. “We are honored to be a part of the iHeartMedia family.”

Listeners can also tune in to iHeartRadio to binge classic episodes from the show’s archives which feature a variety of notable guests including Joe Biden, Louis Carr, Kev on Stage, Shan Boodram, Brian Jordan Jr., Melanie Fiona and more.

The dynamic duo has been bringing their flair and authentic viewpoints to their popular podcast since its 2019 debut. Devale is a former NFL player and now an actor who has served in guest-starring roles in popular TV dramas, such as Power, The Blacklist, The Mysteries Of Laura, Gotham, The Breaks, and more and is currently a series regular  on the #1 cable television drama, Tyler Perry’s Sistas on BET. His wife, Khadeen, is equally talented and is best known as a 3-season alum of the Oprah Winfrey Network docu-series Black Love and as the co-star and producer of The Ellises, her family’s viral social sitcom, which has garnered over 500 million views across YouTube and Facebook. She is also  the creator and star of Okay Kay Kay, a new woman-centric digital program that she produces for today’s unapologetic women. Throughout her career, Khadeen has had the opportunity to work with BET, MTV U, CBS, and FOX, and hosted red carpets for The Hot Zone USA and other events.

Listen to “Dead Ass” now and follow the podcast on iHeartRadio to be alerted when new episodes are available. 

The show delivers much needed information, context, and entertainment for a new generation of changesmakers

NEW YORK (September 29, 2020) — iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, today announced “The Ten News,” an iHeartRadio Original Podcast hosted by comedian and storyteller Bethany Van Delft. Intended for kids ages 8-12, “The Ten News” premieres today and presents topical news stories in a brief, informative, and entertaining ten minutes. The podcast is produced by Small But Mighty Media and Next Chapter Podcasts and is distributed by The iHeartPodcast Network.  

“I’m excited to be part of a show that’s not only cool and fun to listen to, but speaks to kids as smart and curious people,” said Van Delft. “‘The Ten News’ helps amplify kids’ voices and empowers them to take action.”

Publishing every Tuesday and Thursday, “The Ten News” will explore topics kids care about including current events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more. Episodes will highlight stories from kids who are driving positive change around the world—from 15-year-old LGBTQ activist Ewan Barker Plummer to teen activist and founder of Earth Uprising, Alexandria Villasenor—and include interviews with experts as diverse as James Carville, American political consultant, and Caron Butler, NBA champion and author. From the Black Lives Matter Movement to the impact of COVID-19 on the climate, “The Ten News” breaks down complex topics and makes them accessible to kids.

“There shouldn’t be such a glaring gap when it comes to news for kids that gives them context about what’s going on in the world and is still entertaining,” said Tracy Leeds Kaplan, Founder of Small But Mighty Media. “I needed something that my kids would love to listen to—but I could enjoy too. That’s why I developed ‘The Ten News’ and I’m thrilled to be working with iHeartRadio to bring this podcast to life.”

“We’re excited to reach a new audience—and generation—through this podcast,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “As we create new kinds of innovative content to engage younger listeners, ‘The Ten News’ podcast empowers kids with information in a way they understand so they can form their own opinions and participate in larger conversations. We’re happy to partner with Next Chapter Podcasts and Small But Mighty Media to help shape the next generation of leaders and decision-makers.”

Listen to “The Ten News” for free on iHeartRadio.com, on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are available.

About Bethany Van Delft

Bethany Van Delft’s “hip and grounded, laid back delivery” has earned her the honor of performing stand-up comedy at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, SF Sketchfest, and All Jane Festival, among others. She produces award-winning comedy and storytelling shows, her monthly show “Artisanal Comedy” was named “one of the top indie nights to check out". Boston Magazine named her "Best Comic" in 2019 and 2020. She regularly hosts The Moth storytelling events and her mainstage story is included in The Moth's book, All These Wonders. She also co-hosts "PARENTAOLGIC", Nova's new docuseries from PBS Digital Studios. For more information visit bethanyvandelft.com

About Small But Mighty Media

Small But Mighty Media is a development and production agency focused on creating non-fiction audio and video programs that inform and inspire audiences of all ages. Founded by Tracy Leeds Kaplan to promote understanding and engage kids during the pandemic, Small But Mighty Media aims to address underserved audiences with bespoke content and tell stories that need to be told. For more information, visit thetennews.com

About Next Chapter Podcasts

Next Chapter Podcasts is a production company dedicated to telling unique stories featuring bold, authentic voices across categories including politics, comedy, music, and sports. Next Chapter’s podcasts include the Spotify Original “The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers”, “The 2020 Politics War Room” with political strategist James Carville, and “The Tuff Juice Podcast” with NBA champion, entrepreneur, and activist Caron Butler, amongst others. For more information, visit ncpodcasts.com

Hosted by David Frost’s son, Wilfred Frost, the new original podcast features interviews lost for a generation with some of history’s most compelling and controversial figures

NEW YORK – September 28, 2020 – iHeartRadio, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “The Frost Tapes,” an original podcast featuring unheard interviews of towering figures in American life during the 1960s and 1970s conducted by legendary broadcaster David Frost. Hosted by David’s son, Wilfred Frost, “The Frost Tapes” contain footage from the most compelling, controversial and confounding individuals of the time – a time which has so many parallels to today.                                                                        

Episodes debut on Tuesday, October 6 and will be released bi-weekly. Listeners can hear the official audio trailer now on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

The podcast will include unaired behind-the-scenes footage from Frost’s famous 28-hour interviews with president Richard Nixon, and huge swathes of interviews that have not been heard since their original broadcast date 50 years ago. The guest list of “The David Frost Show” reads like a history textbook of influential figures from 60s and 70s America – a time when America was besieged by civil unrest, government corruption and a battle for equality. In total, Frost recorded nearly 750 episodes of his syndicated show, many of which were thought to be lost to history – until now. 

Wilfred Frost, who followed his father’s footsteps into broadcasting, has embarked on a journey to rediscover the tapes. He invites listeners to join him on a deep dive into his father’s archive to explore newly unearthed footage of issues that still resonate today – such as race and discrimination, protests and policing, political corruption and more.

“This project, which has been years in the making, is near and dear to my heart, and I’m honored to celebrate my father’s legacy by bringing back these interviews, some never-before-heard,” said Wilfred Frost, Anchor of CNBC’s Closing Bell. “Throughout the process of developing this show, it’s been truly astonishing to see how many issues from decades-past are more relevant than ever in today’s social and political climate. Especially leading up to the historic presidential election in November, I’m excited to offer listeners a unique perspective on the evolution of media and politics.” 

“The Frost Tapes” contains jaw-droppingly-relevant material, including a conversation with Gloria Steinem and the founders of the brand new Ms. Magazine; a spirited debate with the future President of Fox News, Roger Ailes; a rare long form interview with Black Panthers co-founder Huey Newton, and an interview with civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael, which FBI agents were spying on from the audience; and many others. 

On the premiere episode of “The Frost Tapes,” hear a 29-year-old David Frost take on the highly contentious presidential election year of 1968. Inquiring about timeless political topics, such as polarization in America and strategies to unite the country, Frost speaks with then-candidates Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Hubert Humphrey, George Wallace and Bobby Kennedy – the Senator’s last open, long-form interview just weeks before his assassination. Additional episodes will take on issues such as race discrimination and policing, activism, women’s liberation and the power of the media – and feature guests such as Jesse Jackson, Cesar Chavez, Spiro Agnew, Billie Jean King, Joan Baez, Shirley Chisolm, Walter Cronkite and an interview with Coretta Scott King that was rediscovered only weeks ago. 

“It’s been a privilege to work with Wilfred to bring his father’s incredible archive back to life on the iHeartPodcast Network,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “We’ve put significant energy and resources into our political podcast slate in anticipation of the 2020 presidential election to provide our listeners with a broad spectrum of voices and perspectives. ‘The Frost Tapes’ extends that in a new way – with a really innovative take on the shifting political landscapes, past and present.” 

“The Frost Tapes” will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network, which is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 230 million downloads each month. iHeartRadio Original Podcasts span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartRadio the largest publisher of podcast content in the world. 

About Wilfred Frost

Wilfred Frost is the anchor of CNBC’s flagship show, The Closing Bell, which airs daily from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. He entered the world of TV five years ago, and has already interviewed the likes of Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo, Steven Mnuchin, John Kerry, Tony Blair, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Gordon Brown, John Major, Jamie Dimon, Lloyd Blankfein, Usain Bolt, David Beckham, and Alec Baldwin. Behind the camera, he runs Paradine Productions, one of the first independent production companies in the UK, founded by his father in the 1960s, and looks after his father’s archive of interviews.

About David Frost

Sir David Frost was a television presenter, interviewer and pioneer.

Beginning his television career in satire, most famously on the BBC’s ground breaking That Was The Week That Was in the early 1960s, he quickly pivoted to interviewing, which would be what he focused on for the next five decades. He interviewed eight sitting British Prime Ministers, seven consecutive US Presidents, world leaders from Nelson Mandela to Vladimir Putin, and thousands of celebrities. Over his career he recorded well over 10,000 interviews – the most famous of which was with Richard Nixon in 1977, which achieved the highest ever audience for a political interview and was later immortalised in the Hollywood movie Frost/Nixon.

He was a businessman as well as a performer, founding his own company, David Paradine Productions, in 1966, which became the vehicle for many of his own onscreen projects for the next five decades, as well as producing a vast array of TV shows and movies for others too. He was unique in achieving major broadcasting success across multiple genres and geographies.

The iHeartSports Network Will Reach 75 Million Monthly Listeners Across Multiple Formats and Feature the Biggest Names in Sports Including Cris Collinsworth, Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick, Joy Taylor And More 

NEW YORK, NY – September 28, 2020 - iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the U.S., announced today the launch of the iHeartSports Network (IHSN), servicing more than 500 broadcast stations and their digital streams throughout the country, across multiple formats beginning September 28.   The new network, with a monthly reach of 75 million listeners, will feature some of the biggest names in sports including Cris Collinsworth, Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick, Joy Taylor and more.

IHSN will deliver short-form national, regional local sports reports to listeners on formats that index high against sports interest, including rock, country, hip hop, class hits, news, talk and sports. 

Scarborough found that 83 percent of sports fans want a daily update.  Nielsen confirms that 89 percent of sports fans listen to radio each week and radio listeners typically tune in multiple times day. Research also indicates that almost two-thirds of sports fans do not have the time to seek out additional desired information, so the iHeartSports Network will deliver sports reports to listeners conveniently and timely wherever they are.  

“This is a product driven network responding to the interests of our listeners,” said Greg Ashlock, President of iHeartMedia Markets Group.  “People are passionate about sports and this will deliver the timely regional and local coverage they care most about along with the biggest national stories.”