Reality TV Powerhouse Executive Carlos King Brings Unfiltered Celebrity Interviews and Hot Takes To The Premier Black-Owned Podcast Platform

NEW YORK, NY – July 1, 2025 –“Reality with the King," the chart-topping podcast that delivers exclusive access to reality television's biggest stars and most explosive moments, will partner with renowned Radio Hall of Fame inductee, bestselling author, multimedia mogul, and cultural architect Charlamagne Tha God's and iHeartMedia's The Black Effect Podcast Network. Fans can now binge previous episodes and tune in for new episodes on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. The announcement was made today by host and executive producer Carlos King during his appearance on The Breakfast Club.

Produced by his own production outfit Kingdom Reign Entertainment, King’s "Reality with the King" offers listeners unparalleled access to the inner workings of reality television through intimate interviews with cast members, deep dives into franchise drama, and expert commentary on the genre's most talked-about moments. The podcast has carved out a unique space in the entertainment landscape by combining Carlos King's insider perspective as one of television's most influential producers with his signature unfiltered humor and industry expertise.

“The Black Effect Network represents everything I believe in - elevating Black voices and creating space for real, unfiltered conversations,” said Carlos King. “'Reality with the King' has always been about giving people the tea they can't get anywhere else, and now we can serve it to an even bigger audience on a platform that truly understands our culture.”

Since its 2022 debut, "Reality with The King" has amassed over 7 million downloads as fans of The Real Housewives, Love & Marriage, The Valley, and other unscripted shows tune in for explosive interviews and candid revelations from their favorite personalities. The podcast delivers raw, engaging content that captures the authentic voices and untold stories behind reality television's biggest franchises.

“The Black Effect Podcast Network was built to amplify Black voices who move culture forward and ‘Reality with the King’ fits that vision,” said Charlamagne. “Our lineup is a reflection of real, unapologetic authenticity and we will continue to expand with creators who keep it real, speak truth and show up as their full selves.”

Carlos King brings his proven Midas touch to The Black Effect Network, having spent over a decade revolutionizing Black storytelling in unscripted media. King has produced the highest-rated seasons in Bravo's Real Housewives history, created OWN's flagship franchise “Love & Marriage”, and launched viral projects including BET’s “The Mane Event” and Netflix’s “Styling Hollywood”. His work consistently breaks ratings records and cultural barriers, cementing his reputation as the architect behind reality television's most compelling narratives.

“We’re thrilled to welcome ‘Reality with the King' to The Black Effect Podcast Network – a platform that aims to inspire, inform and empower,” said Dollie S. Bishop, President, The Black Effect Podcast Network. “This podcast brings funny, unfiltered commentary on the biggest reality TV and pop culture moments, and we’re excited to share this with our listeners.” 

“Reality With The King” will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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ABOUT CARLOS KING
Carlos King is one of the most sought-after executive producers in reality television. With over ten years under his production belt, King has quickly created a niche for himself in the docu-soap arena. He has produced high-profile programs such as eight seasons of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes and The Four on Fox. Under his production company Kingdom Reign Entertainment, King has created shows such as Styling Hollywood (Netflix), Love & Marriage: Huntsville (OWN) and Hollywood Divas (TV One); just to name a few. King is affectionately regarded as the “King of Reality TV” when it comes to his Midas touch. During the sixth season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, King executive produced the highest rated season ever for not only the franchise, but for the Bravo network as a whole. Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’Oir’s wedding series, The Mane Event, debuted as the highest rated series premiere for the 2017-18 schedule. Love and Marriage: Huntsville debuted in 2019 and immediately became a breakout hit as the first show on the network in 5 years to see ratings growth from its first season to the second.

ABOUT BLACK EFFECT PODCAST NETWORK
The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God in a historic joint venture with the world’s number-one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia. Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the essential Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and sports. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspectives and creative visions have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform, and empower.