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The esteemed actor, author and producer will move his star-studded interview podcast from its current home to the iHeartPodcast Network in January 2021 

NEW YORK – November 5, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher, and Alec Baldwin announced today that Baldwin’s successful podcast “Here’s The Thing” will join the iHeartPodcast Network. Celebrating his tenth season of “Here’s The Thing,” Baldwin will continue his relentless pursuit of great conversations when the podcast moves to the iHeartPodcast Network in January 2021.

Since debuting the series in 2011, Baldwin has interviewed countless distinguished guests including Chris Rock, Barbara Streisand, Billy Joel, Questlove and many more. “Here’s The Thing” invites listeners to peek behind the curtain into the lives of notable individuals including artists, policy makers and performers as they dig deep to uncover what motivates them, what inspires them and what keeps them up at night.

“With the shift over to iHeartRadio, we’re breathing new life into a project I’ve been passionate about for nearly a decade,” Baldwin said. “Hosting this show and speaking to so many remarkable people over the years has been such a joy, and I’m eager to see where we go from here.” 

The iHeartPodcast Network has grown rapidly in the last several years, partnering with some of the most influential names in entertainment and media. “Here’s The Thing” will add Baldwin’s distinct voice to the iHeartPodcast Network, joining the ranks of titles including “Stuff You Should Know,” “Next Question with Katie Couric,” “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton” and “Atlanta Monster,” as well as extensive co-produced audio and TV/film partnerships with Shonda Rhimes’ production company Shondaland Audio, Will Ferrell, Charlamagne Tha God, Blumhouse and others.

“Alec is an unmistakable talent and he navigates the fascinating, oftentimes surprising conversations on ‘Here’s The Thing’ with remarkable intuition,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “He’s a natural conversationalist, which explains why his show is so well-loved by listeners. We’re excited to grow the listenership of the series by putting the resources of the iHeartPodcast Network behind the show.”

Executive produced by Kathleen Russo and co-produced by Cavalry Media, all episodes of “Here’s The Thing” will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Fans can visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “Here’s The Thing” on their favorite device.

About Alec Baldwin

Since 1980, Alec Baldwin has appeared in numerous productions on stage, in films and on television. He has received a Tony nomination (A Streetcar Named Desire, 1992) an Oscar nomination (The Cooler, 2004) and has won three Emmy awards, three Golden Globes and seven consecutive Screen Actors Guild Awards as Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on NBC-TV's 30 Rock. His films include THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, MALICE, THE EDGE, IT'S COMPLICATED, BLUE JASMINE, STILL ALICE, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION, and THE BOSS BABY among many others.

Baldwin earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1994 and has received honorary doctorates from NYU (2010) and Manhattan School of Music (2012). He serves on numerous boards related to the arts, the environment and progressive politics including the Hamptons International Film Festival and the New York Philharmonic. He is also the radio announcer for the New York Philharmonic. 

He has authored three books: A PROMISE TO OURSELVES, his memoir entitled NEVERTHELESS and, with Kurt Andersen, the Donald Trump parody YOU CAN’T SPELL AMERICA WITHOUT ME.

Baldwin is married to author and wellness expert Hilaria Thomas Baldwin. They have five children: Carmen, Rafael, Leonardo, Romeo and Eduardo as well as his eldest, Ireland Baldwin. Baldwin hosts ABC’s Match Game, the classic television game show; a portion of his fees are donated to charity through The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin Foundation.

Premiering November 6, the iHeartRadio Original podcast series invites listeners to experience the best acceptance speeches from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vault

New York / CLE – November 5, 2020 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced an exclusive podcast partnership with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The first episode of the iHeartRadio Original series “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault” will debut Friday, November 6, the day before the 35th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony airing on November 7 on HBO. Fans can listen now on the iHeartRadio App and everywhere podcasts are heard.

The series, which covers iconic induction speeches, from artists ranging from Rock, Hip Hop, Country and Pop, will launch with The Beatles inducted by Mick Jagger, N.W.A inducted by Kendrick Lamar, The Eagles inducted by Jimmy Buffet, and Stevie Nicks inducted by Harry Styles. New episodes will premiere every Friday through the end of the year. A 2nd season will premiere in early 2021.

“Each year, rock’s highest honor, Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, is bestowed upon a handful of artists, cementing their legacy for eternity. That night, they are celebrated by their peers and the contemporary artists they have influenced. All share mutual admiration for these legends who have dedicated their lives to rock & roll,” said Greg Harris, President & CEO, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

“Over the past 35 years, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies have become renowned for their impassioned and sometimes outrageous acceptance speeches,” said Conal Byrne President of the iHeartPodcast Network for iHeartMedia. “We’re thrilled to bring the most iconic moments of past and present music infamy to fans around the world and continue to share what’s made the event special in the past and for years to come.”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault podcast series will include speeches from the following presenters and inductees:

• Stevie Nicks & Harry Styles
• The Beatles & Mick Jagger
• N.W.A. & Kendrick Lamar
• The Eagles & Jimmy Buffett
• Queen & Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters
• Prince & Alicia Keys & Outkast
• Stevie Wonder & Paul Simon
• Joan Jett & The Blackhearts & Miley Cyrus
• Janet Jackson & Janelle Monae
• Bruce Springsteen & Bono
• Tupac Shakur & Snoop Dogg
• Jackson 5 & Diana Ross
• The Cure & Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails
• Bonnie Raitt & Melissa Etheridge
• The Staple Singers & Lauryn Hill
• Pearl Jam & David Letterman
• Joan Baez & Jackson Browne
• Metallica & Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Gladys Knight & The Pips & Mariah Carey
• The Moody Blues & Ann Wilson of Heart

All episodes of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault podcast series will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network. The iHeartPodcast Network is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 251 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. The platform is also home to the most successful podcast of all time, “Stuff You Should Know,” and creator of hits like “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” and the “Atlanta Monster” series as well as fosters over a hundred shows from its on-air talent like the popular “Bobbycast” and “The Breakfast Club” radio show podcasts. These shows are distributed on all major podcast platforms including the iHeartRadio app, which additionally distributes more than 320,000 shows.

Fans can go to iHeart.com/apps to download and listen on all their favorite devices – including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions, gaming consoles and more.

About the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Rock Connects Us. Our mission is clear: To engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock & roll. We share stories of the people, events and songs that shape our world through digital content, innovative exhibits, live music, and engaging programs. Join the millions who love it as much as you do. Experience us live or online – Visit rockhall.com or follow the Rock Hall on Facebook (@rockandrollhalloffame), Twitter (@rockhall), Instagram (@rockhall) and YouTube (youtube.com/rockhall). Long Live Rock!

Host Jeff Keating Examines Atlanta’s Infamous Armed Robbery from the Night of Muhammad Ali’s Historic 1970 Comeback Fight

New York – October 19, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, Georgia-based production company Doghouse Pictures and Will Packer Media today announced the launch of “Fight Night,” a new iHeartRadio Original true crime podcast. The podcast, hosted by Jeff Keating and co-produced by record-breaking producer Will Packer and James Lopez, President of Will Packer Productions, examines one of Atlanta’s most infamous armed robbery from the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 return after being banned from boxing for refusing to enter the military draft.

“Fight Night” will debut Monday, October 26, the 50th anniversary of Ali’s historic fight when he defeated Jerry Quarry, with new episodes airing weekly each Monday. Listeners can hear the official audio trailer now on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

In “Fight Night,” host Jeff Keating unravels the story of an after-party celebrating Ali’s victory that turned horribly wrong. After the fight, hundreds of wealthy guests headed to a private party and according to police reports robbers met them at the front door and herded the guests into the basement forcing them to hand over their money and jewelry. “Fight Night” takes a deeper dive into that notorious night, examining the private party that quickly turned into one of the largest armed robberies the country has ever seen.

“What happened in Atlanta shortly after heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali made his celebrated return to the ring is a true crime mystery that will keep listeners craving more, especially with the 50th anniversary of the fight and horrendous crime so near,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “Will Packer Media and Doghouse Pictures are known for their groundbreaking and innovative content. Partnering with them on this show will bring the highest level of storytelling to this layered podcast.”

“We’re excited to partner with iHeartMedia and Will Packer Media to finally share with the world this riveting crimewhich reflects race and relationships from the early 1970’s,” said producer Jeff Keating of Doghouse Pictures. “The friendship between the hustler, Gordon ‘Chicken Man’ Williams and cop, JD Hudson, comes to life through their fascinating interviews, which span five decades and have never been heard before.”

“This is the type of project that is perfect for the podcasting space: captivating, high stakes, suspenseful - all against the backdrop of a historic moment in the great Muhammad Ali’s career,” said Will Packer. “True crime aficionados and those new to the genre will be enthralled by this piece.”

Executive Produced by Dan Bush, Lars Jacobson, and Kenny Burns and co-written by Jeff Keating and Jim Roberts, all episodes of “Fight Night” will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network and available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Will Packer Media

Led by Hollywood producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media is a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company focused on the New American Mainstream audience, with an urban millennial core. In partnership with Discovery, Inc. and Universal Pictures, the company produces episodic scripted and unscripted series across television and digital platforms, compelling content for brand clients, and short-form digital content for millennial audiences. Will Packer’s films have earned more than $1 billion, with ten opening at number one at the box office.

About Doghouse Pictures

Doghouse Pictures (DHP) is a film and podcast content production company, founded by CEO Jeff Keating. DHP produced the feature documentary LIVING IS WINNING, which won the audience award during the 2009 Atlanta Film Festival and received U.S. distribution from Passion River Films in 2011. DHP has optioned the critically acclaimed short story FOLLOW ME by Paul Griner and is developing the script into a feature film. Keating will begin production in November on his second season as an iHeartMedia host with a true crime series entitled PEE WEE GASKIN WAS NOT MY FRIEND.

Premiering October 19, podcast “Aaron Mahnke’s 13 Days of Halloween” invites fans of horror into “Hawthorne Manor” and an all-new world of terror that uses cutting-edge binaural audio technology, dropping daily in the 13 days leading up to Halloween

New York – October 12, 2020 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced the release of “Aaron Mahnke’s 13 Days of Halloween” from Blumhouse Television and iHeartMedia a new, original scripted podcast series starring Keegan-Michael Key. iHeartMedia will produce alongside Blumhouse, the iconic horror studio behind Paranormal Activity, Get Out and The Purge, and the podcasting master of horror, Aaron Mahnke.

In the 13 days leading up to Halloween, Blumhouse Television, iHeartMedia and its partners will bring a spooky world to life through an immersive audio experience, giving listeners a new daily story that’s a little scarier than the one before it. Set in the purgatorial hotel “Hawthorne Manor” and hosted by the “caretaker” – voiced by Keegan-Michael Key – listeners play the role of the hotel’s latest guest, putting them at the center of a new terrifying tale. Episode stories will range from family haunts and doomsday scenarios, to neighborhood mysteries and more.

“Hawthorne Manor is a unique world and we’re so thrilled to be working with iHeartMedia and Aaron Mahnke to bring this sinister tale to life,” said Jeremy Gold, President of Blumhouse Television. “With people staying home this Halloween, we thought listeners would appreciate getting lost in this world with us and having a taste of the spooky spirit of this holiday.”

“Who doesn’t love a good Halloween story?” said acclaimed podcast host and creator, Aaron Mahnke. “With iHeartMedia’s unmatched distribution platform and Blumhouse’s deep roots in horror storytelling, we’ve built the perfect team to scare the socks off our listeners this Halloween.”

The series will be produced using binaural audio, a cutting-edge audio format that immerses listeners completely in the world of the haunted hotel with a three-dimensional auditory experience. Binaural audio simulates the way humans naturally hear, with detailed soundscapes that have a sense of distance and position relative to the listener, providing a virtual reality experience in audio.

“We’re always looking for different ways to immerse podcast fans into new worlds,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “With 13 Days of Halloween, we’re partnering with the best talent in horror to create something special, with deeply haunting stories and ambitious sound technology that makes the experience that much better.”

All episodes of “Aaron Mahnke’s 13 Days of Halloween” from Blumhouse Television and iHeartMedia will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network. The iHeartPodcast Network is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 251 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. The platform is also home to the most successful podcast of all time, “Stuff You Should Know,” and creator of hits like “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” and the “Atlanta Monster” series as well as fosters over a hundred shows from its on-air talent like the popular “Bobbycast” and “The Breakfast Club” radio show podcasts. These shows are distributed on all major podcast platforms including the iHeartRadio app, which additionally distributes more than 320,000 shows.

Fans can go to iHeart.com/apps to download and listen on all their favorite devices – including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions, gaming consoles and more.

About Blumhouse Television

Blumhouse Television has earned critical acclaim and numerous honors for its dark, edgy fare including Emmy® awards for its productions of HBO's The Normal Heart and The Jinx, as well as the prestigious Peabody award for The Jinx and the documentary How to Dance in Ohio. Blumhouse Television launched as an independent studio in 2017 with funding from ITV. Projects since the studio launch include Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominated HBO limited series Sharp Objects; Golden Globe®, Critics Choice® and Writers Guild® award nominated Showtime limited series The Loudest Voice and The Good Lord Bird, the latter starring and executive produced by Ethan Hawke and based on the award-winning novel by James McBride; and a slate of eight genre films for Amazon Prime under the banner Welcome to the Blumhouse. The studio produced The Purge on USA Network from writer/director/producer James DeMonaco and based on the popular film franchise; the holiday themed anthology event series Into the Dark for Hulu; and anthology series Sacred Lies created by Emmy® nominee Raelle Tucker. Blumhouse continues its true crime docuseries tradition with No One Saw a Thing on Sundance Channel, A Wilderness of Error for FX from Marc Smerling and with Errol Morris, and projects in development at Netflix, Oxygen, and Epix. The studio continues to develop award-winning and critically acclaimed documentary films including A Secret Love produced with Ryan Murphy for Netflix; Pray Away an official selection of the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival; and Pharma Bro an official selection of this year’s Hot Docs Festival about “the most hated man in America”, Martin Shkreli. Past documentary films include Writers Guild Award® winner Bathtubs Over Broadway and winner of the 2018 Sundance Audience Award This is Home. Blumhouse Television is the latest venture from Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse Productions, which is widely-recognized for its pioneering model of producing high-quality micro-budget films including The Purge, Get Out, The Invisible Man and Halloween.

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 – 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 former presidential nominee, Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady will share intimate conversations with a diverse and surprising roster of guests.

NEW YORK, NY – September 22, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher, today announced “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton,” an iHeartRadio Original Podcast hosted by Hillary Clinton, the first woman to win a major party’s presidential nomination. The 24-episode show joins the expansive iHeartPodcast Network beginning September 29 and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere else podcasts are heard. Listen to the official podcast trailer now.

“You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton” will feature candid interviews with guests from a wide range of backgrounds including Sarah Cooper, Gloria Steinem, Stacey Abrams, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, Samin Nosrat, Patton Oswald, Tan France, and more. Powered by honest, in-depth conversations, the new podcast will cover everything from the pressing political issues of our time to the challenges of cooking in quarantine. With help from her guests, Hillary will tackle the subjects on so many people’s minds, including topics like faith, resilience, and grief.

“I’m excited to bring these eye-opening, powerful, sometimes hilarious conversations to the forefront and open up new avenues of discussion with some of the people I find most fascinating,” said Clinton. “This podcast is a chance to talk about subjects that are too often overlooked and share the inspiration and education I’ve gotten from my guests.” 

The iHeartPodcast Network has grown rapidly in the past year, partnering with some of the most influential names in entertainment and media. “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton” will introduce an ardent and incisive new perspective to the iHeartPodcast Network, joining the company of marquee titles including “Stuff You Should Know,” “Next Question with Katie Couric,” “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” and “Atlanta Monster” as well as extensive co-production audio and TV/film partnerships with Shonda Rhimes’ production company Shondaland Audio, Will Ferrell, Charlamagne Tha God, Blumhouse and others.

“Hillary, being the first woman on the ballot in a general election for president, is one of the great political leaders of our time, and we are delighted to partner with her on this project,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “‘You and Me Both’ will provide listeners with an astute, nuanced look at what’s happening in the world right now — and Hillary is the perfect moderator for those discussions. We’re excited to incorporate her voice and unique perspective into the ever-expanding library of iHeartRadio Originals.” 

Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton”on your favorite device.

About Hillary Clinton

Hillary Rodham Clinton has spent four decades in public service as an advocate, attorney, First Lady, U.S. Senator from New York, Secretary of State, and the first woman to win a major party’s nomination for president. As the 67th U.S. Secretary of State, her "smart power" approach to foreign policy repositioned American diplomacy and development for the 21st century. As First Lady and Senator for New York, she traveled to more than 80 countries to champion human rights, democracy, and opportunities for women and girls. In every role she has ever held, she has defied convention and stood up for what she believes. She knows more than most about setbacks -- and comebacks. She is a proud mom and grandmother, and she could not be more thrilled to be taking on this new venture.

New York - September 16, 2020 - CNN Audio and iHeartRadio today announce Election 101 – a new co-produced podcast that demystifies the American political system while offering a unique perspective on the inner workings of the electoral process.

Hosted by CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes, Election 101 answers questions that are weighing heavy on the minds of Americans as we approach this unprecedented Presidential election. Each episode of this 10-part series serves as an explainer for listeners who may be overwhelmed by our current political environment, while offering a “back-to-basics” narrative that explains the stakes and consequences of our long-standing institutions and how they play into American elections, including: the two-party system, mail-in voting, voter security, gerrymandering, the Electoral College, political conventions, and campaign finance.

Election 101 also explores other crucial issues that will inform the 2020 election season, including Medicare for All, climate change, student debt, gun control, immigration, income inequality, trade deals and the Supreme Court.

Whether you’re a political novice or longtime expert, Election 101 will bring something new and vital to the collective understanding of the US election process.

The first episode is now available across CNN Audio and iHeartRadio digital platforms, on mobile devices via the CNN and iHeartRadio apps and everywhere podcasts are heard. Subsequent episodes will be released every Wednesday and are distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

About CNN Audio
CNN Audio is the exclusive producer of audio content and podcasts for CNN Worldwide, creating listening experiences that are relevant, informative, and highly engaging for audiences to dig deeper in topical news and original enterprise storytelling. Find all CNN Audio content at www.cnn.com/audio.