Podcast Network

New network will bring together and amplify well-known and new influential Latinx voices alike – including Eva Longoria, Wilmer Valderrama, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Estefan and more, with a slate of groundbreaking and culturally relevant content 

 Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eva Longoria to provide a sneak preview of the slate with “In the Heights: El Sueñito” – a special limited podcast series with Lin-Manuel Miranda, hosted by Eva Longoria, launching June 2

NEW YORK –May 13, 2021 – iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America and No. 1 podcast publisher, announced today that it will launch a new, standalone podcast venture – My Cultura, dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and creators, and sharing the Latinx experience with millions of listeners.   

In partnership with Enrique Santos, iHeartMedia’s top-rated on-air personality and President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino, My Cultura will offer creators a platform to share stories and perspectives relevant to Latinx listeners and all audiences. The network will roll out 6 new shows at launch in Summer 2021, and 30 shows throughout its first year, across a variety of genres including pop culture, music, comedy, mental health, finance, news and more – from well-known and new voices alike, including Eva Longoria, Wilmer Valderrama, Rosario Dawson, stars of Red Table Talk: The Estefans - Gloria, Lili and Emily Estefan, Cobra Kai stars Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand, Amara La Negra, Chiquis, Daniel Habif and more.

“Latinx creators drive our culture. And yet, even though almost 20 percent of the U.S. population is Latinx, this community of creators is still strikingly, consistently underrepresented across media,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “As the biggest podcast network in the world, we at iHeart have a chance to course-correct this incredible, exploding medium so that these voices are better represented and amplified. We could not be more excited for this launch and the entire company is behind it. This will be some of the strongest content we launch this year, period.” 

Tony Award-winning “Hamilton” creators Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eva Longoria will give us a sneak peek of ‘My Cultura’ with the podcast “In the Heights: El Sueñito,”  a celebration of In the Heights, Warner Bros. Pictures feature film In the Heights. adaptation of Manuel’s first stage musical. The limited series will launch in on June 2 with an in-depth conversation about the inspiration for the musical story and how it went from the stage to the screen. 

‘My Cultura’ will also partner with Sonoro, a global media company focused on creating the most sought-after Latinx and global Hispanic content in the world. The Princess of South Beach, a comedy podcast that reinvents the telenovela, will launch in July in both English and Spanish. The show pays homage to classic telenovela twists with larger-than-life characters.

Exile content studio, a full-service studio producing premium content in Spanish and English for global audiences across TV, film, audio and digital, will launch a slate of shows beginning with El Flow. The show takes a historical look at the rise of Reggaeton from the creation of the Panama Canal, to the streets of San Juan, to conquering the world.

In addition, the new network will kick off with season two of Santos’ own popular podcast “Hola, My Name Is,” which debuted last year and has featured conversations with guests including Gloria Estefan, J. Balvin and Dr. Anthony Fauci, in early 2021. 

“iHeartMedia’s commitment to serving the needs of the Latin community throughout the nation is unparalleled and I’m honored by their continued commitment to our community,’ said Santos.  “This is why iHeartMedia and I are collaborating to build upon the current programming and to create the largest Latin-focused podcast network that celebrates our culture, people and community.”

State Farm has signed on as an inaugural sponsor of My Cultura with others to be announced.

All shows on the My Cultura podcast network will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network which is home to more than 750 original podcasts. With over 257 million downloads each month, iHeartRadio is the leading podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with a substantial lead over the next largest commercial podcaster. iHeartPodcasts 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. iHeartPodcasts are distributed on all major podcast platforms, including the iHeartRadio app.

The multi-year exclusive partnership will deliver dedicated NFL content to fans

NEW YORK – April 19, 2021 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac and the National Football League (NFL) today announced an exclusive podcast partnership to launch the NFL’s podcast network which will include the distribution of NFL Media’s existing podcasts, (Around the NFL, Move the Sticks, NFL Fantasy Football, Huddle and Flow, NFL Total Access: The Locker Room, Good Morning Football and NFL Legends) as well as the co-production and distribution of two dozen new original podcasts.

“Podcasts are an increasingly important way to reach fans and a compelling way to tell NFL stories,” said Kevin LaForce, Senior Vice President, Media Strategy and Business Development. “We look forward to partnering with iHeartMedia to bring the NFL Podcast Network to life and deliver our podcast content seamlessly to fans on their platform and anywhere podcasts are consumed.”

As part of the exclusive deal, the new podcast slate will develop new shows with NFL Films utilizing some of the best content from their archives, while also creating new podcasts focusing on NFL history, inside access, and more. These NFL podcasts will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network.

“Our partnership with the NFL is an incredible moment for iHeart – and the podcast industry, period,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “The NFL represents sports at its highest level – with the greatest athletes and the most heart-pounding games the world has seen. These are legendary stories, and we can’t wait to roll out a slate of incredible new podcasts to capture it all – for iHeart’s huge audience and the NFL’s massive fanbase alike.”

“We’re excited to partner with the NFL to extend their reach through podcasting to millions of listeners around the world,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises at iHeartMedia. “With these upcoming podcasts, fans will be able to experience the NFL in a new way through rich, deep-dive audio content on their favorite teams and exclusive commentary from their favorite players.”

The first new original podcasts stemming from this partnership will be in-progress by this upcoming summer, ahead of the 2021 NFL season, and will be available on the iHeartRadio App and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About NFL Media Podcasts

Around the NFL

The "Around the NFL" crew of Gregg Rosenthal, Dan Hanzus, and Marc Sessler break down the latest football news, with a dash of mirth.

Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks

Former NFL scouts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest news and action around the league from a scout’s perspective.

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast

Fantasy Football fans, this is the podcast for you. Marcas Grant, Mike Florio, and Kimmi Chex, provide detailed fantasy football analysis combining in-depth stats and film study to help you win your league and earn bragging rights over your friends, coworkers, or family.

Huddle and Flow

Steve Wyche and Jim Trotter call on their experiences as two black men with 40-plus years combined covering the NFL to bring listeners unfiltered, enlightening, and entertaining conversations about important issues involving the league both on and off the field.

NFL Total Access: The Locker Room

Former NFL head coach Brian Billick and fullback Michael Robinson provide unique stories and insights about the game of football and those who coach and play it. These two Super Bowl champions take listeners inside the locker room to learn what’s really going on in the NFL.

Good Morning Football

It’s never too early for football! Each morning Will Selva brings you the key NFL stories you need to know in a bite-sized daily podcast. Tune in each day for commentary from GMFB personalities Kay Adams, Nate Burleson, Peter Schrager, and Kyle Brandt.

NFL Legends Podcast

The NFL Legends Podcasts is an unscripted podcast series discussing the challenges and personal anecdotes of NFL Players. Hosted by Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams, topics include parenting, coaching, wellness and overcoming adversity.

The leading HowStuffWorks podcast continues to captivate audiences with its witty explanation of everything under the sun

NEW YORK -- January 18, 2019 -- “Stuff You Should Know,” an iHeartMedia podcast hosted by Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant in collaboration with HowStuffWorks, this month surpassed one billion downloads, making it the first-ever podcast to achieve this milestone and level of popularity. Launched in April 2008, the podcast has continuously educated listeners on a variety of topics in science, history, pop culture, urban legends, conspiracy theories and more. With over 1,000 episodes, a number of sold-out live events, a television season, and a new, streamlined version of the podcast titled ”Short Stuff,” the show and its riveting hosts have garnered a loyal following across the globe.     

Hosts Josh and Chuck started the show 10 years ago, both armed with a curious spirit and a passion for teaching. Initially, episodes lasted only a few minutes but quickly grew longer as the duo tackled more intensive topics ranging from dream control to zombies to acid rain. By explaining both complex and simple topics in a fun and relatable way, “Stuff You Should Know” had a strong following from the start, and it has since been atop the podcast charts. In addition to one billion all-time downloads, the show averages 30 million monthly downloads, making it one of the Top 3 podcasts in 2018.  

"’Stuff You Should Know’ was born out of a curiosity that Chuck and I both have about everything,” said Josh Clark, co-host of ‘Stuff You Should Know.’ "We aren't experts on any of the topics we discuss on the show, we just happen to be good at talking together about what we've dug up and I think that makes the podcast accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Reaching one billion downloads has really validated what we've built over the past 10 years and it makes us excited about the next 10 too. It's an amazing milestone for us and we're grateful to all the listeners around the world who helped grow that number."

Over the past ten years, “Stuff You Should Know” has earned a number of notable accolades. In 2014, the show won a Webby Award in the Mobile Podcast Division and in 2017 was a finalist at the Shorty Awards. “Stuff You Should Know” has most recently been nominated for the inaugural iHeartRadio Podcast Awards in the Podcast of the Year, Best Curiosity and Most Bingeable categories.

“In the last decade, podcasting has exploded into the mainstream, now producing some of highest-quality content in the world,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “And one of the best parts about this medium is its listeners. The relationship between podcast creators and their audiences is like nothing else: intimate, authentic, passionate. These are the fans behind every one of these billion downloads. We are thrilled to be the first to reach this milestone, and we look forward to the next one billion.”

iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live streaming radio service, is partnered with all major podcast publishers ranging from NPR and WNYC to ESPN and Gimlet.  In September, iHeartMedia also acquired Stuff Media, LLC, the leading for-profit publisher of entertaining and informative podcast content, which includes the HowStuffWorks podcasting business. With iHeartRadio, listeners can enjoy their music and podcasts side-by-side across more than 250 unique platforms including in-car, in-home, on wearables, across gaming consoles and more – making their favorite audio content available everywhere they are, on the devices they use most. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to podcasts on your favorite device.

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About Stuff Media

Stuff Media is the leading for-profit publisher of entertaining and informative podcast content. With more than 50 brands, including Stuff You Should Know, Stuff You Missed in History Class, Atlanta Monster and Aaron Mahnke’s Cabinet of Curiosities, the Stuff Media team reaches a highly engaged fan base across multiple platforms and distribution partners and has amassed a library of more than 10,000 podcast episodes. Stuff Media is headquartered in Atlanta, and also operates studios and teams out of Los Angeles and New York.

New York, NY (January 14, 2019) - Panoply Media announced today that iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, has selected Panoply’s Megaphone platform to distribute select podcasts across its iHeartPodcast Network. Megaphone will distribute iHeartPodcast hits like Happy Face, Ridiculous History, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, How to Money, The Daily Zeitgest, and Whine Down with Jenna Kramer, as well as Unobscured, The End of the World with Josh Clark, iHeartRadio Presents: Inside The Studio, and The Ron Burgundy Podcast, one of the most anticipated launches of 2019.

iHeartMedia will have access to Megaphone’s full suite of best-in-class tools for publishing, dynamic ad insertion, ad operations, campaign management, reporting, and analytics to help manage its podcast business. Megaphone will also aid in streamlining operations and aligning iHeartMedia’s teams across the country.

"Podcasting has emerged as our newest and fastest growing audio platform, with incredible audience engagement,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “2019 is going to be a huge year for us, rolling out dozens of new shows, and after much examination, we are delighted to have selected Megaphone as our key enterprise and infrastructure partner for a slate of our biggest hits as we continue our extraordinary podcast growth."

“iHeartMedia is transforming the podcast industry with its innovative and enlightening content,” said Brendan Monaghan, CEO of Panoply Media. “We’re incredibly proud to be working with the leading audio company in America, and we’re committed to continuously improving our technology to support their podcast business.”

iHeartMedia’s move to Megaphone follows its acquisition of Stuff Media, LLC, which includes the hugely successful HowStuffWorks podcast network. HowStuffWorks announced earlier this year that its entire slate of shows would be hosted on Megaphone.

For more information about Panoply’s Megaphone platform, please visit www.megaphone.fm.

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Launching in early 2019, “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” will be co-produced by Funny Or Die and iHeartRadio

NEW YORK – December 3, 2018 – The legendary newscaster Ron Burgundy and iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally with over 20,000 podcasts available on its iHeartRadio platform—both of whom are kind of a big deal—announced today “The Ron Burgundy Podcast.” The audio series will launch on the iHeartRadio Podcast Network in early 2019 and the iconic anchorman is beside himself with glee to once again grace the world with his presence.

“The Ron Burgundy Podcast” will be co-produced by Funny Or Die and is an iHeartRadio Original podcast. This momentous moment will mark the return of the legendary anchorman himself, Ron Burgundy, who has been delighting fans all over the world since the hit movie Anchorman was released in 2004. Burgundy has signed on for two 12-episode seasons, with season one to launch in the first quarter of 2019 and the second season expected to air mid-2019. Excerpts of the audio series will also be distributed across iHeartRadio broadcast radio stations and via social media channels.

"Listen, I don't know what a podcast is, but I currently have a lot of time on my hands and a lot to talk about,” said Ron Burgundy, host of “The Ron Burgundy Podcast.” “I am also broke. Therefore, I am very excited to do this podcast. It is literally saving my life."

“To be honest, we don’t want to do this podcast and we just want to get this announcement over with as soon as possible,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “Ron quite literally forced us into making this podcast with him, first calling us more than one hundred times in a single day and then proceeding to actually show up at our doorstep and physically force himself into our studios. We do hope the podcast is well-received, but in the meantime, we hope by agreeing to do the announcement he will stay away.”

Ron is still represented by his long-time agent Buzzy Chanterelle of Let's Make Magic Entertainment. Let's Make Magic is a local San Diego agency whose roster includes mostly stunt men, magicians and animal handlers. And let’s not forget Lance Alworth, who he represented for six months, and Chuck Muncie!

"By the way, if iHeartRadio says that I harassed them into making a podcast, it is a lie!! A boldface lie!!” said Burgundy. “Did I call them one hundred times in one day? Yes! But that's called persistence! I have filed suit against iHeartRadio for these salacious claims. I will be representing myself legally, since I currently do not have enough money to hire an attorney."

Burgundy will release an official trailer in the coming months on iHeartRadio and everywhere else podcasts are heard.

About Ron Burgundy

Ron Burgundy is a legend. He is also a news anchorman for KVWN Channel 4. Not only is he an extremely talented news anchor, but women also find him wildly attractive. Burgundy lives with his dog Baxter in San Diego, CA, USA.

About Funny Or Die

Funny Or Die is a premiere entertainment brand and comedy studio that creates award-winning comedy. Known for its celebrity driven content across digital, social and streaming platforms, Funny Or Die has a global reach of one billion monthly, and is the #1 comedy brand on both Facebook and Twitter. Funny Or Die's Emmy Award-winning long-form division produces shows like the critically-acclaimed Brockmire for IFC, Emmy nominated Billy on the Street, the Peabody award-winning American Vandal for Netflix, the Emmy nominated Sarah Silverman series I Love You, America for Hulu and No Activity for CBS All Access.  FOD also makes award-winning TV commercials and Branded Content for brands such as Pepsi, NFL, McDonald’s and Chrysler.

Now Available on iHeartRadio, The Ellen K Podcast Network Offers Fans a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Ellen K with Three New Shows

NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES - October 1, 2018 - iHeartMedia's Ellen K, host of KOST 103.5’s top rated Ellen K Morning Show and nationally syndicated weekend host has announced the launch of The Ellen K Podcast Network, a tell-all podcast network that shares behind the scenes stories from Ellen K’s career and dives deeper into the stories of the day. The network will launch three new podcasts on iHeartRadio, giving listeners an in-depth listen to what really goes on at the Ellen K shows, as well as providing listeners and fans an opportunity to win prizes and participate in Q&A with Ellen herself. The podcasts will stream to millions of listeners on iHeartRadio and are available for download everywhere podcasts are found.

“I’m so excited to invite listeners into our studio through The Ellen K Podcast Network,” said Ellen K. “The opportunity to explore daily topics and everyday situations in a deeper way is thrilling to me.  I use to get in trouble in school for talking too much during class, and thanks to iHeartRadio I can continue my passion for connecting with listeners after the morning radio show is off air.”

Ellen K is the host of a top-rated morning show on KOST 103.5 in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles native landed her hosting duties after co-hosting with Ryan Seacrest for 12 years on KIIS FM Los Angeles, and on the nationally syndicated On Air With Ryan Seacrest. Ellen K also regularly appears on the CBS daytime show The Talk and is the voice of the hit ABC primetime show The Proposal. In addition, she is also the narrator for My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding on TLC and Hatched on The CW. Ellen recently voiced The Academy Awards as well as the Grammy Awards and is the recipient to a variety of awards and honors including the annual Genie Award, the inaugural Air-blazer award for‘ Women Inspiring Women in Radio’ and was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

THE ELLEN K PODCAST NETWORK INCLUDES:

The Ellen K After Show

Every weekday, the Ellen K Morning Show will now continue in podcast form! The Ellen K After Show offers a deeper dive on what you heard — AND what you didn’t — on each day’s broadcast.

The Ellen K Full Show

Missed an episode of The Ellen K Morning Show? Not anymore! Each weekday morning, the Ellen K Morning Show now offers the full program — without interruption — in podcast form!

The Ellen K Q&A

There’s nothing worse than hearing the Q... but missing the A. Fortunately, The Ellen K Q&A show now exists as a standalone podcast! Subscribe, stream or save and listen every weekday!

iHeartRadio is partnered with all major podcast publishers and features more than 20,000 podcasts ranging from NPR and WNYC to ESPN and Gimlet. The iHeartRadio Podcast Network also hosts more than 750 iHeartRadio Original shows. With iHeartRadio, listeners can enjoy their music and podcasts across more than 250 unique platforms including in-car, in-home, on wearables, across gaming consoles and more – making their favorite audio content available everywhere they are, on the devices they use most. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to Ellen K on your favorite device.