iHeartPodcasts Announces “Politickin’” with Hosts Gavin Newsom, Football Legend Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, and Powerhouse Agent Doug Hendrickson

Tune-in to the premiere episode on July 15, 2024

Listen to the official trailer now HERE

LOS ANGELES – July 3, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a new weekly podcast titled “Politickin”’ with hosts Gavin Newsom, Super Bowl champion Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, and powerhouse agent Doug Hendrickson. Listeners can hear the official trailer now, and the premiere episode will debut on July 15, 2024.

The dynamic trio of hosts will have compelling and enlightening conversations, offering listeners valuable takeaways and a deeper understanding of what it takes to excel in their respective fields. Gavin Newsom, a leader making waves in politics, will address the current state of affairs in a way audiences have never heard from him before; Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, who spent the majority of his football career in Seattle, will share insider stories from the gridiron, lessons from the game, and what it takes to achieve greatness on and off the field; and veteran Wasserman agent Doug Hendrickson will offer insights into leadership, success and the drive to make a positive impact. The podcast, which has been in development for more than a year, will also welcome other influential leaders and icons for in-depth discussions. 

More about “Politickin’”:

An unexpected collaboration. 

California Governor Gavin Newsom, Super Bowl Champion Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, and their friend and agent Doug Hendrickson are Politickin’.

Gavin Newsom like you’ve never heard him and Marshawn Lynch exactly how you’d expect him.

Join them for Politickin’ each week for the conversations that need to be had.

Follow @Politickin_Pod on Instagram for episode clips and updates. 

“Politickin’” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.

With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company’s live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry’s largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.

The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company’s fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company’s digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.

The company’s Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.

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