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Netflix, iHeartMedia in Negotiations to Carry Video Podcasts

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Netflix, iHeartMedia in Negotiations to Carry Video Podcasts

Netflix is reportedly in negotiations with iHeartMedia for the radio and podcasting giant to bring some of its video podcast content to the digital streaming platform.

A report from Bloomberg’s Ashley Carman purports that talks between the two companies have been ongoing, pointing out that Netflix is interested in competing with YouTube in the video podcast space.

iHeartMedia distributes several high-profile podcasts, with shows like The Breakfast Club, Stuff You Should Know, My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, and On Purpose with Jay Shetty, among others.

The news that Netflix would be in negotiations with iHeartMedia for video podcast content comes on the heels of the company striking a deal with Spotify for podcast content. Last month, the digital video giant shared that it had struck a deal to bring shows from The Ringer — founded by Bill Simmons — to the streaming platform in 2026. That deal brings sports podcast, lifestyle/culture podcast, and true crime podcast content to Netflix.

The report from Bloomberg adds that it would be unlikely that iHeartMedia would make all of its robust podcast portfolio available on Netflix should a deal ultimately come to fruition.

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‘The Woody Show’ Expands Into Multiple Dayparts for Affiliate Stations

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‘The Woody Show’ Expands Into Multiple Dayparts for Affiliate Stations

Premiere Networks is giving one of its most successful syndicated properties a broader platform. The company announced today that The Woody Show—a longtime morning staple for alternative radio audiences—will now be available in multiple dayparts for the first time.

Stations across several formats can air The Woody Show as a four-hour weekday and Saturday program, with an optional fifth hour. In addition, affiliates will have the flexibility to customize the “work-parts” version with their own music, offering programmers more control over local sound and pacing.

Peter Tripi, Executive Vice President of Affiliate Sales for Premiere Networks, said expanding into new formats and timeslots was a natural evolution for the brand.

“The Woody Show continues to deliver what affiliates and listeners want—smart, authentic, and relatable radio,” Tripi said. “We’re thrilled to offer stations even more options to grow and entertain their audience.”

For nearly two decades, The Woody Show has been a reliable performer for stations targeting younger, active listeners. The program, hosted by Woody along with co-hosts Greg Gory, Menace, Gina Grad, and Sebas, has earned a reputation for its mix of authentic conversation, comedy, and audience engagement. The group’s chemistry has made it one of the most recognizable brands in modern rock and alternative radio.

Originally launched into national syndication by Premiere Networks in 2017. The show has been described by fans as “authentic,” “raw,” and “unapologetic.”

It was previously honored as a National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Award finalist for “Major Market Personality of the Year.” A nod to its growing cultural and creative impact beyond its Los Angeles home base.

Host Woody said the expanded availability is about meeting listeners wherever they are. “If we can have breakfast for dinner, we can have The Woody Show in other dayparts,” he joked. “Things change, but content is content. If people love the show and you have a need, we can now meet that need wherever it is.”

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Ben Shapiro: Tucker Carlson ‘is an Intellectual Coward’ and ‘a Terrible Friend’

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Ben Shapiro: Tucker Carlson ‘is an Intellectual Coward’ and ‘a Terrible Friend’

It’s safe to say Ben Shapiro isn’t pulling any punches in his criticism of Tucker Carlson after the Nick Fuentes interview.

To begin his podcast on Monday morning, Ben Shapiro had sharp criticism for Tucker Carlson after the high-profile interview with self-avowed Christian Nationalist Nick Fuentes.

In describing Fuentes’ faction — know as the Groypers — Shapiro noted that they “hate women, Jews, Hindus, many types of Christians, brown people of a wide variety of backgrounds, blacks, America’s foreign policy and America’s constitution. They admire Hitler and Stalin,” before adding that the sect is “now being facilitated and normalized within the mainstream Republican Party.”

And he believes Tucker Carlson is the main culprit in that normalization.

“The main agent in that normalization is Tucker Carlson, who is an intellectual coward, a dishonest interlocutor and a terrible friend,” Shapiro said. “And Tucker Carlson, last week, was aided, abetted, and celebrated for normalizing Nazism within the Republican Party by the mainstay organization of the traditional right, the Heritage Foundation.”

Ben Shapiro continued by noting that he’s not against free speech or participating in “cancel culture” by criticizing Carlson, or Fuentes, for that matter. But he is against the normalization.

“I believe that Nick Fuentes is odious and despicable, but I’ve never called for his cancellation,” Shapiro said. “Despite the fact that I think he’s odious and despicable, it is not cancellation to draw moral lines between viewpoints. In fact, we used to call that one of the key aspects of conservatism. It is not cancellation to refuse to signal boost Hitler’s supporters like Nick Fuentes. It is not cancellation to criticize Tucker Carlson for rhetorically fluffing Nick Fuentes and other anti-American crackpots. It’s not cancellation if you urge others to stop promoting those who rhetorically fluff Nazi apologists. Those are all elements of free speech, and anyone who says differently is lying to you and lying for the most cynical reasons: to misdirect from their own defense of those Nazi apologists and their promoters.

“The issue here isn’t that Tucker Carlson had Nick Fuentes on his show last week. He has every right to do that, of course. The issue here is that Tucker Carlson decided to normalize and fluff Nick Fuentes, and that the Heritage Foundation then decided to robustly defend that performance. Those who criticize both Tucker and Heritage aren’t canceling. They’re quite properly drawing a moral line.”

Shapiro went on to provide plenty of clips and context of Fuentes sharing views glorifying Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin, sharing anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, misogynistic, and anti-Muslim sentiments, arguing that Carlson should have known those views were held by Fuentes.

After Shapiro’s comments were published, several other media figures responded, sharing their appreciation for the views expressed in the podcast from The Daily Wire.

Fuentes also responded to the comments made by Shapiro, mocking the host for his comments in the process.

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Von Miller Launches ‘Free Range’ Podcast With Audacy

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Von Miller Launches ‘Free Range’ Podcast With Audacy

Audacy is adding another high-profile voice to its sports audio lineup, teaming with two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP Von Miller for a new weekly podcast titled Free Range.

Set to debut Wednesday, Free Range with Von Miller will be available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday. The show will blend football analysis, culture, and entertainment through Miller’s unique perspective as both a player and personality.

“Free Range is exactly what it sounds like — no fences, no limits,” Miller said in a release. “We’ll go deep on the game, but we’ll also talk about life, culture, and what drives people to be great. I’m excited to partner with Audacy to bring this show to life, connect with fans, and create something that both listeners and brand partners will want to be part of.”

Each episode will explore the biggest stories on and off the field — from game strategy to cultural moments shaping the sports landscape. True to its name, Free Range won’t stay confined to X’s and O’s. Miller will mix sharp football IQ with his trademark humor, curiosity, and locker-room energy.

The podcast will include several recurring segments designed to give fans insight into Miller’s world. “Commandments” will spotlight Miller’s breakdown of the latest Washington Commanders game, while “Von’s Vision” will highlight key matchups and storylines from around the league.

In “Free Range Conversation,” Miller will sit down with athletes, artists, and influencers who are shaping sports and culture.

Rounding it out, “Culture Corner” will tackle off-field stories and trends that capture Miller’s attention each week.

Leah Reis-Dennis, Audacy’s Head of Podcasts, said Miller’s personality and star power make him an ideal addition to the company’s expanding sports portfolio.

“Von Miller’s larger-than-life personality and effortless charm have made him one of the most beloved figures in football,” Reis-Dennis said. “He exudes equal parts confidence, charisma, and competitive fire, and we can’t wait to see what he does on Free Range. As Audacy continues to cement our leadership position in sports audio, we’re thrilled to welcome Von to the family and to have this incredible offering covering football and so much more for listeners and advertisers.”

In addition to his new podcast, Miller is already part of the Audacy family as a weekly guest on The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 in Washington, D.C., where he appears every Tuesday to discuss the Commanders and the NFL at large.

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Jane Matenaer Announces Retirement From Radio

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Jane Matenaer Announces Retirement From Radio

After nearly 45 years in the industry, longtime Wisconsin radio host Jane Matenaer has announced that she is retiring.

Matenaer previously worked for 620 WTMJ as a news anchor/reporter and in morning drive as co-anchor of Wisconsin’s Morning News. She joined the station 2015 after a 25-year run at 99.1 The Mix and five years at B93.3. She joined Civic Media three years ago, where she had worked alongside Greg Bach for Matenaer On Air.

Matenaer announced that she will step away from the medium at the end of the calendar year.

“When I started my radio career, my goal was to be a ‘cool, nighttime rock chick.’ Tragically, I was none of those things,” she said in a statement. “Fortunately, I had the support of those who believed I had potential and encouraged me to follow a slightly different path — to morning radio. And while I never envisioned eventually moving from music to talk radio, the transition has been the most rewarding experience of my life, and these last three years at Civic Media have been the proudest of my 40-plus-year career.”

Civic Media has not announced plans for replacing Jane Matenaer in the 9-11 AM timeslot.

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Disney Asks YouTube TV to End ABC News Blackout on Election Day

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Disney Asks YouTube TV to End ABC News Blackout on Election Day

The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV are in the midst of a carriage dispute, with the company’s channels off the digital television service. It is now asking for a one-day reprieve for ABC News to be seen on Election Day.

Channels owned by Disney were removed from the service last week. However, with Election Day set to take place on Tuesday, the company is asking for at least ABC to be placed back on packages for subscribers in an effort to provide important information.

In a statement, a Disney spokesperson shared their reasoning for the request, arguing that it is in the public interest.

“Despite the impasse that led to the current blackout, we have asked YouTube TV to restore ABC for Election Day so subscribers have access to the information they rely on,” a company spokesperson said. “We believe in putting the public interest first and hope YouTube TV will take this small step for their customers while we continue to work toward a fair agreement.”

As of this publication, YouTube has not responded publicly to the Disney request.

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FOX Nation to Debut The Charlie Kirk Legacy Award at 2025 Patriot Awards

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FOX Nation to Debut The Charlie Kirk Legacy Award at 2025 Patriot Awards

FOX Nation has announced that it is creating the Charlie Kirk Legacy Award at its annual Patriot Awards event, with his wife, Erika Kirk, to receive the inaugural honor.

Country music star Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, alongside Jesse Watters, will present the inaugural award during the event, which is set for Thursday, November 6th. The seventh annual Patriot Awards are slated to be held at The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville, New York. Sean Hannity will serve as the master of ceremonies.

FOX Nation has shared that the new award, named in honor of Charlie Kirk, will be bestowed annually upon “a recipient who embodies Charlie’s mission and his spirit of free speech, faith, and family.”

Erika Kirk became CEO of Turning Point USA in the wake of her husband’s assassination in September.

The Charlie Kirk Legacy Award joins a longstanding list of awards included in the event, like the Young Patriot Award, Benjamin Hall’s ‘Honor’ Award, T2T Stephen Courage Siller Award, Salute to Service Award, Most Valuable Patriot Award, Heroism Award, and Patriot of the Year Award.  

Ahead of the awards ceremony, FOX & Friends will broadcast live from the theater, as will The Five.

The Patriot Awards broadcast is scheduled for 8 PM ET on Thursday, with a subsequent encore presentation on Fox News scheduled for a later date.

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Star 94.1 Names Brian Moote New Afternoon Drive Host

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Star 94.1 Names Brian Moote New Afternoon Drive Host

Star 94.1, part of Audacy’s Atlanta cluster, has named Brian Moote as its new afternoon drive host. Moote will be on-air weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m. ET, taking over a key slot in the station’s lineup.

“I have followed Moote’s impressive career for many years and knew that he would be a fantastic addition to our on-air team as we build Star 94’s exciting future,” said Emily Boldon, Brand Manager for Star 94.1. “Moote is hilariously funny, relatable, and intrinsically tied to the Atlanta community. Audacy Atlanta and Star 94 are fortunate to have him come aboard.”

Moote expressed enthusiasm about joining the station.

“I am beyond excited to join the team at Star 94 and Audacy and be part of the creative and fun, listener-focused environment they have built,” he said. “Huge thanks to Emily Boldon and Rick Caffey for bringing me on board to launch a new afternoon show that will provide the audience with a content-driven and interactive experience for their ride home, something afternoon radio has been missing in Atlanta for a long time.”

A veteran in both comedy and radio, Moote brings extensive experience in major markets nationwide. His previous roles include co-hosting the nationally syndicated “The Bert Show” on Q99.7 in Atlanta and serving as a cast member and writer on MTV’s “Money from Strangers.” Moote has also led shows in Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta.

In addition to radio, Moote maintains a presence in digital media. He is a correspondent for DraftKings Sports and a segment host for Neighborhood TV, further highlighting his versatility in entertainment and broadcasting.

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Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Feels ESPN Will Win Carriage Dispute With YouTube TV

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Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Feels ESPN Will Win Carriage Dispute With YouTube TV

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy weighed in on the ongoing carriage dispute between The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV, offering a perspective that balances both the fan experience and the business realities behind the conflict.

Speaking on Wake Up Barstool Monday morning, Portnoy referenced how sports fans are stuck in the middle of the ongoing dispute which continues into tonight’s Monday Night Football broadcast on ESPN.

“This is chaos for a sports fan, and it sucks for us,” Portnoy said, referring to the recent removal of all ESPN programming from YouTube TV as the two media giants negotiate terms. “Disney, ESPN, want more money from YouTube. YouTube doesn’t want to pay, and they took away all the college games you got to buy. ESPN, now it’s chaos for a sports fan, and it sucks for people who want to watch football.”

While the disruption has frustrated viewers accustomed to seamless access to live sports. Portnoy emphasized that the impasse is understandable from a business standpoint.

“As a business guy, I totally get it. I understand ESPN’s point of view, and I understand YouTube’s point,” he said. “This is this is America, this is capitalism. The market will dictate what the market wants, and it stinks for us.”

Portnoy outlined the positions of both companies. Noting that ESPN is seeking additional fees for its extensive portfolio of rights. Which includes high-demand conference games and live broadcasts.

“We [ESPN] pay all this money for all these rights for these conference games and live television. We don’t think you’re [YouTube TV] giving us enough,” he explained, paraphrasing ESPN’s perspective. “They think people sign up for YouTube TV to watch football and these games, so they need more money. And YouTube is saying, ‘No, no, no, we can’t give you more money.’”

Despite his frustration as a viewer, Portnoy stressed that the dispute ultimately reflects basic market dynamics.

“I’m under no delusion that Disney gives a crap about us, or YouTube TV gives a crap about us,” said Portnoy. “They’re pointing the finger, putting us in the middle. They only care about their bottom lines.”

Still, Portnoy predicts that the market will favor the established sports broadcaster. “As a business guy, I totally understand the fight, and my guess is ESPN wins,” he said.

For viewers, that likely means the eventual resolution will involve restored access to games, albeit after another round of negotiation.

Disney has all content pulled from its entire slate of channels — including ESPN, ABC, FX, and National Geographic — from YouTube TV after both the companies failed to reach a new distribution deal before the deadline last week.

The dispute, which centers on carriage fees and contract terms, leaves millions of YouTube TV subscribers without access to some of the most-watched sports and entertainment programming. It also underscores the growing tension between traditional content owners and digital distributors as streaming economics continue to reshape the media landscape.

Among the networks now dark on YouTube TV are ABC, ESPN, FX, Freeform, Disney Channel, National Geographic, and the ACC and SEC Networks. Spanish-language feeds including ESPN Deportes, Baby TV Español, and Nat Geo Mundo were also removed.

To offset the blackout, YouTube TV said it will offer subscribers a $20 credit if Disney channels remain unavailable “for an extended period of time.” Though it did not specify how long that period might last.

This marks the third time in two months YouTube TV has found itself at an impasse with a major media company. The service narrowly avoided blackouts in separate disputes with both Fox and NBCUniversal earlier this year. With each case ultimately ending in a last-minute deal.

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Lotus Broadcasting Adds JD Greene As Operations Manager Las Vegas

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Lotus Broadcasting Adds JD Greene As Operations Manager Las Vegas

Lotus Broadcasting Las Vegas has appointed veteran programmer and media strategist JD Greene as its new Operations Manager, adding another experienced leader to the company’s management team.

Greene joins Lotus with more than two decades of experience guiding content and audience strategies across multiple markets. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Programming for Leighton Media, a role he held since 2022. Before that, Greene spent 16 years with iHeartRadio, contributing to stations in both Pittsburgh and Minneapolis.

In his new role, Greene will oversee the day-to-day operations for Lotus Broadcasting’s Las Vegas cluster, which includes a variety of music and spoken-word formats. He will also play a key part in shaping the company’s long-term strategic goals, focusing on improving content development, digital growth, and community engagement.

“JD brings tremendous energy and expertise to our team,” said Natalie Marsh, Market Manager for Lotus Broadcasting Las Vegas. “His positivity, leadership, and collaborative approach make him an outstanding fit for our culture and our goals.”

Greene’s career has been defined by a strong emphasis on connecting brands with their audiences through innovative content strategies and forward-thinking communication. His experience spans programming, digital marketing, and talent development — all areas that align closely with Lotus Broadcasting’s mission to evolve its listener experience while maintaining strong local roots.

The addition of Greene marks another strategic step for Lotus Broadcasting as the company continues to strengthen its presence in the Las Vegas market. With an expanding focus on multiplatform engagement and content innovation, his leadership is expected to help drive both creative and operational success.

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