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Stamos reveals the Full House memorabilia he kept, talks about his true crime obsession and shares the dark role he wants to play next

Listeners can hear the 300th episode now HERE

WHAT: Exactly Right Media (ERM) and iHeartPodcasts celebrate the milestone 300th episode of “That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast,” which has surpassed more than 22 million lifetime downloads. In the episode, hosts Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk revisit “Bang” (Season 12, Episode 22) with the episode’s guest star, John Stamos. 

In the wide-ranging conversation, Treyger and Klenk get Stamos talking about everything from his memorable role on SVU to his decades-long history performing with the Beach Boys. Stamos also reveals the Full House memorabilia he’s held onto—including the iconic Tanner family couch.

Treyger and Klenk also dig into Stamos’ real-life fascination with true crime and his interest in taking on darker characters—sharing the role he’d like to tackle next: “I want to play a cult leader.” Stamos also tells the hosts that he has acquired the rights to a Dateline story for a project currently in development.

WHO: Hosted by comedians Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk, “That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast” breaks down episodes of NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU” each week, taking listeners inside the true crimes that inspired the series and featuring candid conversations about pop culture, entertainment, television and more. Past guests have included SVU cast members Kelli Giddish, Danny Pino, Dann Florek and BD Wong, helping make the podcast a destination for SVU and true crime fans.

“That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast” is part of the Exactly Right Media Podcast Network, with iHeartMedia serving as the exclusive sales, marketing and distribution partner for ERM’s full slate of premium podcasts.

WHEN: The 300th episode will be released September 1, 2026, with new episodes releasing weekly on Tuesdays.

WHERE: “That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio App and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen now HERE.

About Exactly Right Media

The Exactly Right podcast network provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. Created by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, hosts of the hit podcast My Favorite Murder, the Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics and voices, serving the highly engaged listenership.

In the new weekly podcast premiering September 1, October and Tony Gonzalez take listeners behind closed doors as they bring on other couples in the public eye for honest conversations on navigating real-life relationship struggles, laughing through the chaos, and making love last

NEW YORK — August 25, 2026 — My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, and SMAC Productions today announced “No Safe Words with October and Tony Gonzalez,” a new weekly podcast premiering September 1 that will peel back the realities of long-term relationships through honest, unfiltered conversations with high-profile and celebrity couples. Fans can hear the official audio trailer now here.

Married for more than 20 years, television host, and TV personality October Gonzalez and her husband, Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, know firsthand that a great relationship isn't born – it's built. From managing a dynamic blended family to balancing life in the media, they bring decades of real-world experience to "No Safe Words." Together with their guests, Tony and October deliver an unfiltered look at modern marriage, giving listeners a real look into the messy and beautiful work of staying connected.

“Relationships aren’t something you just get lucky with; they’re actively built through constant hard work every single day with your partner, across all areas,” said Tony and October Gonzalez. “In our time together, we’ve seen it all—big life transitions, having kids and combining families, weathering media attention, and more. A lot of couples don’t talk about these things because they’re afraid, but we’ve learned that being completely honest with each other actually makes things so much easier. We don’t have all the answers, though, and we’re still learning new things about communication every day. We’re looking forward to learning right alongside our listeners about different ways we can communicate deeper and grow together no matter what stage we’re at.”

Part memoir, part comedy and part relationship revolution, "No Safe Words" will create space for authentic conversations about love, conflict, communication, parenting and evolving together through life's different seasons. 

“October and Tony are legends in their own worlds, and the relationship they’ve built resonates because it’s rooted in honesty, growth and authenticity,” said Leo Gomez, Head of iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network. “Bringing them together to share personal stories and candid conversations about love, marriage and family creates something truly rare—and potentially as iconic as the two of them. With ‘No Safe Words,’ listeners will get access to a side of their lives that is seldom shared publicly. We’re proud to welcome them to My Cultura and continue expanding our slate with voices that reflect the depth, influence and diversity of our community.”

iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network launched May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, iHeartMedia’s top-rated on-air personality and President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino, and has since welcomed actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist Wilmer Valderrama along with Eva Longoria and her studio Hyphenate Media Group as stakeholders. Since launch, the network has seen steady listener growth and has become home to more than 60 podcasts including hit series “Chiquis and Chill,” “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos,” “Bleep! with Ana Navarro,” “Against All Odds with Yris Palmer,” “More Better with Stephanie & Melissa,” “Princess of South Beach,'' “Sacred Scandal,” “Radio Ambulante,” “Magical Rewind,” “Agushto Papá,” “Enrique Santos Podcast,” “Suite 305 with Lele Pons,” “Dos Amigos with Wilmer Valderrama,” “Latino USA,” and many more. All My Cultura shows are distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listeners can find the full catalog of My Cultura podcasts here.

The first episode of “No Safe Words” will premiere September 1, with new episodes released weekly on Tuesdays. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

About SMAC Productions

SMAC Productions is the premium content division of SMAC Entertainment, founded by Constance Schwartz-Morini and Michael Strahan, producing scripted and non-scripted television, film, audio and branded content for a wide range of networks and distributors, including HBO, Prime Video, Showtime, BET, ABC, ESPN, E!, NBCUniversal, DIRECTV, NFL Network, Nickelodeon, Roku, Audible, VICE and Turner. Recent credits include two Sports Emmy-nominated docuseries for Prime Video, Evolution of the Black Quarterback and the third season of Deion Sanders’ Coach Prime, the critically acclaimed documentary BS High (HBO Max), The Coach Vick Experience (BET), The Future Is Flag (Prime Video), It’s In the Game: Madden NFL (Prime Video), Black Comedy in America (VICE), and the feature film The Underdoggs (MGM). Other credits include $100,000 Pyramid (ABC), More Than an Athlete (ESPN), The Cost of Winning (HBO), Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood (E!), Play it Forward (Showtime), The Cupcake Guys (Roku), and Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild (TNT). Upcoming projects include a three-part docuseries on Deion Sanders (Netflix); a new podcast network, The Intersection, in partnership with AMP Media; the highly anticipated movie Madden (Prime Video/MGM), starring Nicolas Cage, Christian Bale, and Shane Gillis; and a content slate with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom. For more information, visit www.smac-ent.com. 

The 13-episode investigative series created in partnership with Crowd Network and High Road Entertainment delves into the killing of 24 Iraqi civilians by U.S. Marines

NEW YORK – AUGUST 24, 2026 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and the Oscar-nominated filmmaker Michael Epstein today announced the launch of “Fault Line: Haditha,” a 13-episode investigative podcast and companion documentary series that re-examines one of the most controversial incidents of the Iraq War and the two-decade fight over what happened, who should be held accountable and whether the full truth was ever allowed to emerge. 

On November 19, 2005, 24 Iraqi civilians were killed by U.S. Marines in the city of Haditha. The killings would become the subject of the longest and most expensive criminal investigation in U.S. military history, drawing international scrutiny and raising questions about accountability within the military. 

At the center of “Fault Line: Haditha” is former NCIS Special Agent Michael Maloney, who was assigned to investigate the killings. As Maloney pursued the case, he encountered political pressure, disputed testimony and what he came to believe were efforts by senior officials to undermine the investigation. His pursuit of the case would ultimately come at a significant cost to his career.

Twenty years later, Epstein returns to Haditha to examine what happened and what followed. Produced in collaboration with Crowd Network and High Road Entertainment, the series draws on years of reporting, documentary footage and extensive interviews to reconstruct the killings, the NCIS investigation, the subsequent legal proceedings and the lasting impact on the Marines involved and the Iraqi families whose lives were changed that day.

Each podcast episode will be accompanied by an original film on YouTube featuring extended scenes, archival material and interviews that expand upon the audio investigation. The footage includes interviews with Marines involved in the incident, NCIS investigators who worked the case and the sole surviving Iraqi eyewitness, who lost members of her family in the killings. 

“This is a new kind of storytelling, a serialized investigation you hear on a podcast and then watch on YouTube. This isn't just a video version of the audio. These are two distinct experiences that complement each other,” said Epstein. “As a filmmaker and a journalist, the most exciting thing for me is that there is no gatekeeper. I am able to take my investigation and all the revelations I’ve uncovered directly to a global audience.”

Epstein is an Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker and podcast producer whose work has earned two George Foster Peabody Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Writers Guild of America Award. His films have screened at the Sundance Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival. His credits include “The Battle Over Citizen Kane,” “LENNONYC” and “John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky.” His 2020 investigative podcast “Murder in House Two” reached No. 1 on Apple Podcasts’ True Crime chart in the UK. 

“‘Fault Line: Haditha’ represents the kind of ambitious investigative storytelling that podcasts are uniquely suited to deliver,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “Michael has spent years examining this story, bringing together firsthand accounts, extensive reporting and remarkable access to revisit questions that have remained unresolved for two decades. We’re proud to partner with Michael, Crowd Network and High Road Entertainment to bring this important investigation to audiences across both audio and video.” 

“Over the last two decades, there have been hundreds of reported stories that sought to tell the truth of what happened in Haditha,” said Michael Carr, CEO, Crowd Network. “But Michael approached this tragedy differently. He never stopped questioning. He never stopped searching for the truth. His relentless passion and gift for storytelling reveal themselves not only in this podcast, but in the companion films that let audiences see this story, not just hear it.”

“Michael and I have worked together on this story of Haditha for many years now, driven by a shared vision of getting it heard as far and wide as possible,” said Richard Tulk-Hart, co-CEO, High Road Entertainment. “The more recent developments of this highly emotional and complex case have allowed for the podcast to come together in this unique format combining audio and documentary footage, and iHeart's support has been instrumental. Conversations are now underway to bring the remarkable story to our screens, continuing to allow these voices to be heard.”

“Fault Line: Haditha” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Video episodes will be available on YouTube.

About Michael Epstein

Michael Epstein is an Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker and podcast producer whose work has been awarded two George Foster Peabody Awards, two Primetime Emmys, a Writers Guild of America Award, a Clio, and numerous other honors. His films have been screened at dozens of international festivals, including the Sundance Film Festival, the Berlinalé, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the New York Film Festival. His first documentary film, The Battle Over Citizen Kane, was awarded a Peabody and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Epstein’s other work includes Combat Diary (Primetime Emmy nomination), LENNONYC (Peabody and Primetime Emmy Awards), and John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky (International Emmy nomination). Epstein’s original podcast series, “Murder in House Two,” was released in 2020 and became the #1 True Crime podcast (Apple) in the UK.

About Crowd Network

Crowd Network is a multi-platform content company creating and commercialising talent-led brands across sport, entertainment, and culture. Founded in 2020 and based in Manchester, England, Crowd works with some of the world’s leading athletes, broadcasters, and creators to build content brands that live across YouTube, social, audio, and live experiences. Its portfolio includes the For the Love network of sports content brands, alongside partnerships with major global brands and organisations.

About High Road Entertainment

High Road Entertainment is a scripted production and advisory company founded by Richard Tulk-Hart, former co-CEO of Buccaneer, and James Durie, former head of scripted television at Cineflix Rights. The company has its own slate of film and Television in development and recently helped set up BBC/Masterpiece series, “Portrait of a Lady” as well as “Mavis” for ITV. It is involved in multiple co-productions across the UK, US and International markets and represents a variety of high-end production companies. High Road also advises scripted producers on financing and distribution.

A new scripted audio series written and created by Stephen Kronish and starring actors Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa and Ray Abruzzo premieres Tuesday, September 1

NEW YORK — August 24, 2026 — iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, Thoroughbred Studios and Goldhawk Productions today announced the launch of “UnderGround Zero: 9/11 & The Mob | Starring Michael Imperioli & Steve Schirripa,” a powerful new scripted drama podcast that tells the untold story of how the New York Mafia made millions in the aftermath of the fall of the Twin Towers on 9/11.

Written and created by Stephen Kronish (The Kennedys, 24), it stars four of the cast of “The Sopranos.” Led and executive produced by Michael Imperioli and featuring Steve Schirripa, Ray Abruzzo and Arthur Nascarella. “UnderGround Zero” is the third title to be released from the Thoroughbred Studios and iHeartPodcasts slate of historical shows, focused on significant events and figures that have shaped the past century. Listen to the trailer for “UnderGround Zero” now.

Premiering on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 with all episodes available, the series will take listeners back exactly 25 years to September 11, 2001. While 3,000 families mourned their loved ones and the world grieved with them, five crime families saw a twisted opportunity to profit – “UnderGround Zero” tells this story.

Less than two hours after the Twin Towers collapsed on 9/11, fire-fighters, police officers and rescue workers battled flames, explosions, choking dust – and a city in chaos – to save the living and remove the dead. Across the East River, in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge, an emergency meeting was underway. The men gathered there were powerful, polished and well connected. Like the rest of America, they were shocked by the destruction, furious at the attack and moved by the suffering of its victims. 

But they were not like the rest of America. They saw a nefarious opportunity and turned catastrophe into an enormous windfall. Their scheme might have succeeded on an even greater scale were it not for one dedicated and courageous cop. Because of him, many of the men involved were ultimately convicted and imprisoned. 

Based on real events, “UnderGround Zero” will reveal a shocking true story born in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 – one that has never been told. Names of the guilty have been changed to protect the innocent and certain events have been dramatized, but the story at the heart of “UnderGround Zero” is true. 

“UnderGround Zero” is the personal story of two men, each doing their jobs, whose lives are irrevocably changed as they confront their past – and each other.

“As a New Yorker who lived through 9/11, this story resonated with me immediately,” said Executive Producer Michael Imperioli. “UnderGround Zero is rooted in crime and investigation, but ultimately, it’s a story about family, loyalty and survival. I’m excited to step into the role of Lt. Frank Sturiano."

“Like Michael, it was a story I thought I knew, but I didn’t,” said Steve Schirripa. “Working again with my former Soprano castmates Ray Abruzzo and Arthur Nascarella is always a pleasure, and being given the opportunity to help bring to light this horrific event was very worthwhile."

“UnderGround Zero” is part of iHeartPodcasts’ ongoing collaboration with Thoroughbred Studios, a joint venture from Jeff Bewkes (former Chairman and CEO of Time Warner), Sir Howard Stringer (former Chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation) and television veteran, Jeremy Fox. Building on series including “Buzz” and “Saigon,” the partnership focuses on developing premium drama podcasts that explore defining moments and untold stories from the past century, bringing cinematic storytelling to some of the most consequential events in modern history.

Jeff Bewkes, Chairman of Thoroughbred Studios said: “One of the first things I did when I became Head of HBO was to greenlight ‘The Sopranos.’ It’s a decision I’ve never regretted. Now, 25 years later to tell this important story, it was the perfect opportunity to bring back that amazing cast.”  

“‘Underground Zero’ resonates deeply with me because it brings back powerful memories,” said Sir Howard Stringer, Executive Producer. “This was when I was at CBS and we made ‘Essay on the Mafia’ with Nic Pileggi who went on to write both ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Casino.’”

“Recording ‘UnderGround Zero’ in the city itself was essential to capturing the story’s pulse,” added John Scott Dryden, Director.  “Working with a cast of almost entirely New Yorkers – many of whom experienced that fateful day firsthand – gave the drama an authenticity that could never be manufactured. The city doesn’t simply provide a backdrop—it’s a character in its own right.”

“Great storytelling has the power to transport listeners and bring history to life in a deeply personal way,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “‘UnderGround Zero’ is exactly the kind of premium storytelling we’re proud to bring to our audiences, and to really allow listeners to fully immerse themselves in this story, we will release all the episodes in one day.”

“UnderGround Zero: 9/11 & The Mob | Starring Michael Imperioli & Steve Schirripa” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available September 1 on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

Listen to today’s new episode featuring Langston Kerman, HERE

Video episodes now available, HERE

WHAT: “Scam Goddess”, the award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it, joins iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players podcast network (BMP) and expands into video, allowing fans to watch the full-length episodes for the first time.

Named one of TIME Magazine's 10 Best Podcasts of 2022, “Scam Goddess” has grown from an acclaimed podcast into a bestselling book, a Hulu television series and a sold-out national live tour. 

In every episode, the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley (A Black Lady Sketch Show, iCarly, Going Dutch), covers the hottest scams on the streets today while also giving in-depth breakdowns of the wildest robberies, rackets and capers throughout history. It's like true crime, but without all the death—aka True Con! Plus, Mosley is always joined by hilarious guests like Conan O'Brien, Miranda Cosgrove, Jameela Jamil, Lamorne Morris, Ayo Edebiri, Gayle King, Nicole Byer, Matt Rogers and more. Join the Scam Goddess "Con-gregation" to experience the funny side of fraud. And as Mosley always says, “stay schemin'!”

The first video episode, “F.R.A.U.D. is Dope the Jonathan Dupiton Con with Langston Kerman,” premieres today and will feature comedian and “My Momma Told Me” host Langston Kerman. He will join the show to break down AI ads, beach ab shots and shoddy merch Jonathan Dupiton released for Dupiton’s podcast "Rich and Unemployed." 

WHO: Comedian Laci Mosley and iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players podcast network. See the full lineup of Big Money Player podcasts HERE. Full host bio below.

WHEN: “Scam Goddess” is available through BMP now, with its first full-length video episode premiering today, August 18, 2026, on YouTube at 12 p.m. PT. New episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays and classic episodes re-released every Friday. 

WHERE: Scam Goddess is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen now, HERE. Video episodes are now available on YouTube. 

About Laci Mosley

Comedian, actress, producer, writer, bestselling author, and self-proclaimed "Queen of Scam," Laci Mosley has been at the forefront of the true crime and scam storytelling phenomenon since launching Scam Goddess in 2019. Over the last seven years, she has transformed her original concept into the Scam Goddess empire; a multiplatform franchise spanning podcasting, publishing, television, and live entertainment. Named one of TIME Magazine's 10 Best Podcasts of 2022, Scam Goddess has grown from an acclaimed podcast into a bestselling book, a Hulu television series, and a sold-out national Live Nation tour, with Laci performing her one woman show at iconic venues including House of Blues Chicago and Gramercy Theatre in New York City, as well as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Dallas.

About Big Money Players

Founded by Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia, the Big Money Players Network is the premiere destination for comedy podcasts and home to top comedic talent across a variety of formats and styles – both scripted and unscripted. In addition to audio’s No. 1 comedy “The Ron Burgundy Podcast,” BMP features long-running hits like “Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang,” “Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim,” “Hollywood Handbook,”  “StraightioLab” and more. All BMP podcasts are executive produced by Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia and are distributed by iHeartPodcasts. See the full catalog here.

Since launching in 2021, the network has surpassed 750 million downloads, launched 27 podcasts, including a new series hosted by journalist Dr. James Stout 

NEW YORK — August 17, 2026 — iHeartMedia today celebrates the fifth anniversary of Cool Zone Media, a progressive podcast network powered by journalist Robert Evans and managing executive producer Sophie Lichterman that chronicles the divisive truths of the past and present in order to help build a better, more informed future. Since launching in August 2021, the network has grown from an ambitious slate of original podcasts into one of iHeartPodcasts' leading destinations for investigative journalism and storytelling, producing 27 podcasts spanning more than 4,450 episodes and over 750 million downloads.

Five years later, Cool Zone Media continues to elevate emerging and established journalists, historians and creators tackling some of today’s most pressing political, historical and cultural issues, earning multiple Webby Awards and Webby People’s Voice Awards recognizing its excellence in podcast journalism and storytelling. The network’s journalists have reported on the ground from major protests, conflicts and crises around the world, including the Stop Cop City protests in Atlanta, the U.S.-Mexico border, the Darién Gap, Myanmar and Syria, while providing in-depth coverage of stories and movements often overlooked or underexplored by mainstream media.  “Better Offline,” hosted by Ed Zitron, has also emerged as a leading critical voice on artificial intelligence and the technology industry. As traditional news outlets continue to face mounting challenges, Cool Zone Media remains a home for original reporting and perspectives from journalists and thinkers including Dr. Dana El-Kurd, Steven Monacelli, Bridget Todd, Kevin Foster, Kim Kelly, Jamie Loftus, Andrew Sage, Jake Hanrahan and Carlos Berríos Polanco.

“In five years we’ve built a network that reaches millions of people every month with stories that help them understand the world we’ve all been thrust into,” said Evans, Head of Content for Cool Zone Media.

“I am deeply proud of our exceptional Cool Zone Media team and our unwavering commitment to reporting thoughtful, meaningful stories from around the world,” said Lichterman.

Anchored by flagship series "Behind the Bastards," "It Could Happen Here" and "Hood Politics," Cool Zone Media has become home to some of iHeartPodcasts' most influential and acclaimed programming. The network has continued to expand its slate with original series including "Weird Little Guys," "Better Offline," "Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff," and "Cool Zone Media Book Club."

“I’m not sure I’ve seen a podcast network with the level of loyalty that Cool Zone has built over the past five years,” said Will Pearson, President of the iHeartPodcasts Network. “With each new launch in the slate, the Cool Zone fans are ready to jump in and spread the word. It’s a testament to the incredible time and dedication Robert, Sophie and the whole Cool Zone team have put into every show in their roster.” 

Continuing that momentum, Cool Zone Media today debuts its newest original podcast, "Natural Causes," furthering the network’s mission to chronicle the defining issues shaping today's world. Hosted by journalist Dr. James Stout, the weekly podcast explores the outdoors, public lands, agriculture, colonialism and Land Back – which advocates for the return of Indigenous lands and stewardship to Native communities – through a progressive lens. Blending serious journalism with firsthand experience, the series will examine the growing threats facing public lands, from climate change and government policy to extractive industries, while inviting listeners into the fight to protect these places for generations to come. The first episode of "Natural Causes" premieres today, August 17, and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

“I’m beyond excited to share stories that are far too often overlooked or engaged with through tropes and stereotypes,” said Dr. James Stout. “Cool Zone Media has a great platform and following, and it means a lot to be able to share that platform with people whose voices ought to be heard. We are kicking off the show with a look into agricultural labor rights and food safety and how we can learn from and embrace Indigenous fire knowledge.” 

In addition to “Natural Causes,” Cool Zone Media will continue to expand its slate with new and upcoming original series. “Executive Disorder: White House Weekly,” featuring Garrison Davis, Robert Evans, Mia Wong, and Dr. James Stout, combines on-the-ground journalism and analysis to examine immigration, environmental collapse, the economy and the expansion of authoritarianism. Other upcoming series include “Knowledge Fight Country,” hosted by Dan Friesen, which will examine the ideas and figures shaping right-wing media through a critical and humorous lens, as well as a new weekly podcast from Robert Evans and Joe Kassabian exploring the sprawling lore and real-world history behind “Warhammer 40,000.” 

About Cool Zone Media

Cool Zone Media is a podcast network helmed by investigative journalist Robert Evans and executive producer Sophie Lichterman, with a mission to build a brighter future through storytelling from vital voices. The network is named for a phrase popularized in 2020, “The Cool Zone,” used to describe periods of history where anything appears possible - for better or worse. With more than 750 million downloads across its podcasts, Cool Zone Media chronicles the divisive truths of the past and present with a message to bring about a better, more informed future. Current slate includes: “Behind the Bastards,” “It Could Happen Here,” “Hood Politics,” “Weird Little Guys,” “Better Offline,” “Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff,” “Cool Zone Media Book Club,” and “Natural Causes.” Cool Zone Media is distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network. 

Premiering August 17, host Elizabeth Smart brings her unique perspective as a survivor and advocate to powerful conversations with survivors of impossible circumstances

NEW YORK – August 10, 2026 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the launch of “The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart,” a new weekly true crime anthology podcast hosted by kidnapping survivor and longtime advocate Elizabeth Smart. Co-produced by Marwar Junction Productions, the 48-episode series will premiere August 17, with new episodes released every Monday. Fans can listen to “The Survivor Files” trailer now HERE.

Building on more than two decades of Smart’s advocacy, “The Survivor Files” will bring listeners inside the experiences most people only hear about from the outside. Through a hybrid format that pairs documentary-style storytelling with intimate conversations, the weekly series will follow survivors of abductions, home invasions, assaults and other traumatic events as they share the experiences that changed their lives with host Elizabeth Smart before joining her to explore the lifelong process of healing, justice and reclaiming what violence nearly took away. The series will also include special episodes that invite those at home into the conversation through listener-submitted questions.

“I’m so excited and proud to team up with iHeart and Marwar Junction to launch ‘The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart,’” said Smart. “My hope is to honor the extraordinary strength, resilience, hope and courage of survivors. Each of our stories are unique, but so many share a common thread: the strength to keep moving forward in the face of hell. I want this podcast to remind people that we are more than what we experience – and that we are so much stronger than we believed.” 

"Elizabeth's voice has become synonymous with resilience, hope and survivor advocacy,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “Through 'The Survivor Files,' she brings a deeply personal perspective to stories that deserve to be told with compassion. We're excited to partner with Elizabeth and Marwar Junction Productions on a series that expands the true crime genre in such a personal and meaningful way."

"We are honored Elizabeth asked us to help her launch this important podcast," said Joseph Freed of Marwar Junction Productions. "These stories have never been more important, and Elizabeth brings them to life with authenticity and care."

“The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard on August 17. 

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About Elizabeth Smart

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Now, Elizabeth Smart is an advocate, author, and founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. After being kidnapped from her Salt Lake City home in 2002 and safely returned to her family nine months later, Smart became one of the country’s most visible voices on child safety, survivor advocacy, trauma recovery, and hope after tragedy. Her recent Netflix documentary was #1 in ten countries, reinforcing the enduring power of her story.

Smart has worked to support child-abduction prevention and recovery efforts, including advocacy around the National AMBER Alert system, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, and other safety initiatives. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir My Story and Where There’s Hope, a deeply personal book about healing, resilience, and reclaiming life after trauma. Through her public speaking, writing, advocacy, and media work, Smart continues to use her experience to help survivors feel seen, support families, and encourage communities to remain vigilant in protecting children. Her voice brings compassion, credibility, and lived experience to conversations about survival, justice, and the possibility of life beyond trauma.

Hosted by acclaimed writer and award-winning podcast creator Maria Garcia, the series unpacks the moments, music, movies and memories that continue to define generations

WHAT: My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, and Futuro Media today announced the debut of "Muy Excited with Maria Garcia," a new weekly audio and video podcast hosted by award-winning writer, editor and podcast creator Maria Garcia. 

Each week, Garcia will choose a nostalgic or contemporary piece of culture, whether it's an iconic album, unforgettable film, defining cultural moment or major event, and unpacks its lasting impact through humor, storytelling and insightful cultural analysis. "Muy Excited" will explore why the stories we share and the culture we consume continue to shape our identities, relationships and understanding of the world.

In the premiere episode, Garcia will revisit Ricky Martin's extraordinary career and cultural legacy after a performance during Bad Bunny's "Benito Bowl" sparks an unexpected conversation with her 11-year-old son. Exploring how Martin's groundbreaking success paved the way for artists like Bad Bunny to embrace their identity and politics unapologetically, Garcia will examine what one unforgettable performance reveals about Latino culture across generations. Throughout the season, listeners will hear immersive storytelling, personal anecdotes from Maria and incisive analysis on music, movies, cultural phenomena and defining moments that continue to resonate across generations.

WHO: Garcia is the Executive Editor of Futuro Studios, where she has created and overseen multiple award-winning podcasts. She is the creator and host of the critically acclaimed "Anything for Selena," which was named one of the year's best podcasts by The Atlantic, Vulture, TIME and Vogue, among many others. She was also named newcomer of the year by Apple Podcasts in 2021. Her Apple Original series "My Divo," exploring Mexican icon Juan Gabriel alongside her own queer and Mexican roots, debuted at No. 1 in its category in 2024. In 2025, Apple Podcasts recognized Garcia as one of its "Creators We Love."

WHEN: The series premieres today, July 30, 2026, with new episodes available weekly.

WHERE: “Muy Excited with Maria Garcia'' is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard, with full video episodes available on YouTube.

About Futuro Media

Futuro Media is an independent, nonprofit news organization and podcast studio founded in 2010 by Pulitzer Prize winner Maria Hinojosa. Based in Harlem, New York, Futuro Media produces the Peabody Award-winning Latino USA, the longest-running Latino news and cultural program in public radio, which celebrated 33 years on the air. Its podcast studio, Futuro Studios, is home to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Suave and acclaimed series La Brega and Anything for Selena. Futuro Investigates, its IRE and Murrow award-winning investigative journalism unit, produced After Uvalde: Guns, Grief & Texas Politics.

About My Cultura Podcast Network

iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network launched May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, iHeartMedia’s top-rated on-air personality and President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino, and has since welcomed actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist Wilmer Valderrama along with Eva Longoria and her studio Hyphenate Media Group as stakeholders. Since launch, the network has seen steady listener growth and has become home to more than 60 podcasts including hit series “Chiquis and Chill,” “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos,” “Bleep! with Ana Navarro,” “Against All Odds with Yris Palmer,” “More Better with Stephanie & Melissa,” “Princess of South Beach,'' “Sacred Scandal,” “Radio Ambulante,” “Magical Rewind,” “Agushto Papá,” “Enrique Santos Podcast,” “Suite 305 with Lele Pons,” “Dos Amigos with Wilmer Valderrama,” “Latino USA,” and many more. All My Cultura shows are distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listeners can find the full catalog of My Cultura podcasts here.

The cult-favorite brand turns pizza deliveries into content gold as 52 episodes of its original celebrity-driven series joins two of the world's biggest platforms

Listen to “Delivering Happiness” now, HERE

NEW YORK — July 22, 2026 — TikTok and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced that the original celebrity-driven series “Delivering Happiness” created by Lawrence Longo with Prince St. Pizza and hosted by actor Nick Turturro, is now available for the first time as a podcast joining the growing slate on the TikTok Podcast Network. Listen to “Delivering Happiness” HERE.

Born from the New York institution that turned pepperoni-loaded square slices into a cultural phenomenon, the feel-good series "Delivering Happiness" has built a loyal following by pairing celebrity guests with a surprisingly simple premise: real pizza deliveries and unscripted conversations, blending New York attitude and laughter with the universal power of sharing a slice.

Hosted by actor Nick Turturro, "Delivering Happiness" follows the longtime entertainer as he swaps movie sets for pizza routes, making real deliveries and stepping into candid conversations with celebrities, athletes and creators. The series was born after conversations between Turturro and Prince St. Pizza’s Chief Executive Officer, Lawrence Longo, about getting involved with the brand. Longo had one requirement: if Turturro wanted in, he had to deliver pizzas. The result is a show where no one knows exactly what will happen when the door opens. 

Since its debut, the series has featured an eclectic lineup of guests including Spike Lee, Ice-T, Bill Burr, Dana White, Seth Rollins, Christina Milian and Alex Rodriguez. Equal parts pizza delivery, street-level talk show and cultural time capsule, "Delivering Happiness" captures the moments that happen when people least expect them.

Unlike traditional celebrity interview formats, "Delivering Happiness" centers on the moments between destinations. The talks that unfold naturally in cars, on front porches, inside neighborhood shops and anywhere else a delivery might lead. For Prince St., the show represents a natural extension of the brand's identity and a new way to engage audiences beyond the restaurant experience.

Founded in Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood over a decade ago, Prince St. Pizza has become a national destination for its crave-worthy square pies, now served at more than 19 locations across the U.S. The full collection of episodes is available online, with episodes continuing to spotlight the personalities, humor and human connections that emerge from the simple act of delivering pizza. 

"We're building the TikTok Podcast Network around voices and formats that feel original and culturally relevant, and Delivering Happiness is a great example of that," said Dan Page, Global Head of Global Media and Licensing Partnerships at TikTok. "Nick Turturro and Prince St. Pizza have created something that's entertaining, approachable and uniquely their own, and we're thrilled to bring the show to podcast audiences."

"Great podcasts create moments people want to be part of, and 'Delivering Happiness' does exactly that," said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. "Nick Turturro has a way of turning a simple pizza delivery into an authentic conversation you can't script. We're excited to bring the series to podcast listeners through the TikTok Podcast Network."

"Pizza has always been the great connector," said Lawrence Longo, CEO of Prince St. Pizza. "People let their guard down around pizza. They tell stories they weren't planning to tell. They laugh harder. The conversations become real. What started as an experiment turned into something much bigger than we expected, and we're excited to bring it to a much larger audience through iHeart and TikTok."

Launched in March 2026, the TikTok Podcast Network is a first-of-its-kind partnership between TikTok and iHeartMedia that brings some of the platform’s leading creators into long-form podcasting. Designed to expand creator storytelling beyond short-form video, the network combines TikTok’s creator ecosystem with iHeartMedia’s industry-leading podcast production, distribution and monetization capabilities. GEICO serves as the network’s exclusive launch partner, creating new opportunities for brands to engage audiences through creator-led podcast content. The slate also includes “Sports Slice” hosted by sports creator Tim Martin (@timbosliceoflife12); “The Clifford Show” hosted by former college football player turned sports creator Clifford Taylor IV (@clifford); “Suite 305 with Lele Pons” hosted by multihyphenate and social media star Lele Pons (@lelepons); and coming soon “Caroline’s Closet” hosted by fashion editor, author and personality Caroline Vazzana (@cvazzana). All podcasts on the TikTok Podcast Network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

“Delivering Happiness” is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard with new episodes dropping on Wednesdays. Clips, highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from the show will also be featured across TikTok. 

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About Nick Turturro

Nicholas Turturro Jr. is an American actor. He is known as one of the frequent collaborators of Spike Lee, and his roles as Detective James Martinez on NYPD Blue and Sergeant Anthony Renzulli on Blue Bloods. He was nominated twice for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on NYPD Blue. He is also a Screen Actors Guild Award winner and an Independent Spirit Award nominee.

About Prince St. Pizza

Founded in 2012 in New York City’s Nolita neighborhood, Prince St. Pizza has become a cult-favorite for its Sicilian “SoHo” Squares and original Neapolitan-style pizzas. Rooted in the Morano family’s generations-old recipes and the philosophy that “if you can put it on pasta, you can put it on pizza,” the brand is known for handcrafted sauces made daily, fresh ingredients and dough perfected through a New York-style water filtration process — all delivering the signature slice shop experience that has expanded from New York to, California, Toronto and beyond, with 19 locations across the U.S. For more information, visit princestreetpizza.com or follow along on Instagram and Facebook.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Each week, Tony Reali and special guests will unpack one unforgettable moment in sports through humor, nostalgia, compelling storytelling and thoughtful conversation

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts today debuts “REAL DEAL with Tony Reali,” a sports culture podcast built around one unforgettable moment at a time. A play. A clip. A photo. A legend. The moments that shaped sports and continue to resonate long after the final whistle. Every episode begins with an iconic image, using it as a starting point to explore why the moment still matters and why it continues to move fans years later.

WHO: Hosted by longtime ESPN personality Tony Reali, “REAL DEAL” features conversations with athletes, broadcasters, comedians, journalists, superfans, creators, and the unexpected people connected to each moment. Blending humor, nostalgia, compelling storytelling, and genuine insight, Tony and his guests relive the moment, uncover the story behind the story, and reveal the lasting impact it had on sports and culture. 

“REAL DEAL” isn't a debate show or a recap show. It's a show about memory, emotion and the sports moments we still can't stop replaying and sharing years, and sometimes decades, later.

WHEN: The first episode debuts July 14, 2026 with new episodes releasing weekly on Tuesdays.

WHERE: “REAL DEAL with Tony Reali'' is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen now HERE.

About Tony Reali

Tony Reali is one of the most recognizable and trusted voices in sports media, best known for hosting ESPN’s Around the Horn for more than two decades and appearing on Pardon the Interruption as the beloved “Stat Boy.” Across nearly 7,000 episodes, Tony became known for bringing intelligence, humor, empathy, energy, and humanity to sports television.

REAL DEAL with Tony Reali is Tony’s next chapter: a digital-first sports culture show built around unforgettable moments, emotional storytelling, curiosity, play, and the beautiful chaos that makes sports matter in the first place.