Stephen A. Smith and iHeartPodcasts announced The Stephen A. Smith Show will join the iHeartPodcast network, effective immediately. The podcast had started in September, 2022 in partnership with Audacy’s Cadence13 studio.
“When you connect with anything or anyone at the top of their field, the excitement can’t be tamed,” said Stephen A. Smith. “As the noted top distributor of podcasts anywhere, I’m honored to have their commitment and faith, and I can’t wait for their collaboration with The Stephen A. Smith Show to begin — knowing even more success is coming down the road. Buckle up! Here we come!”
“The Stephen A. Smith Show features an extraordinary talent with a powerful host in Smith who provides honest, unfiltered and passionate commentary on the platform,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts, “We couldn’t be happier to welcome The Stephen A. Smith Show to iHeartPodcasts and continue expanding its loyal following.”
Smith serves as Host and Executive Producer of the show, in addition to his work with ESPN’s First Take where he serves as lead commentator and Executive Producer. Smith is also a panelist on NBA Countdown on ABC and in January, 2023, he released a book, “Straight Shooter; A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes,” which became a New York Times best-seller.
Earlier this week it was announced Stephen A. will be appearing at the upcoming 2024 BSM Summit in New York. On March 13th, Stephen A. and BSM founder Jason Barrett will close out day 1 with a wide-ranging, in-depth conversation on the state of the sports media business.
