Podversations

This episode of Podversations features Ed Helms, the host of SNAFU, and Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. While Ed Helms is widely recognized for his comedic talent, did you know he's also a history enthusiast? Unlike typical chat shows, Ed Helms and the SNAFU team embark on season-long explorations of history's greatest screw-ups, many of which you probably haven't even heard about. As SNAFU gears up for its highly anticipated second season, you won't want to miss this exclusive preview! In his conversation with Will Pearson, Ed Helms offers insights into what's in store for Season 2, shares anecdotes from his audio journey, and, of course, sprinkles in some laughter while uncovering fascinating mishaps from history. Tune in to this week’s Podversation to hear from SNAFU host Ed Helms and iHeartPodcasts President Will Pearson. You won’t want to miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Podversations features Sarah Jakes Roberts, host of Woman Evolve and Dollie Bishop, President of The Black Effect Podcast Network.Life can get pretty overwhelming at times and that’s exactly why Sarah Jakes Roberts has her platform. Each week on her podcast Woman Evolve, she effortlessly brings listeners down to earth with a seamless blend of faith, contemporary culture, and absolute realness. In this week’s Speaker Series, she joins Dollie Bishop to talk about being a part of the Black Effect: the first podcast network built specifically for black audiences, who her dream guests are, and how she is able to maintain her faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Podversations  features Jonathan Strickland, host of TechStuff, and iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson…As the host of the podcast TechStuff since 2008 (and over 2,000 episodes!) Jonathan Strickland really knows what he’s talking about when it comes to audio. That’s why we had him join Will this week to talk all about how the podcast landscape has changed in the past decade and a half and where he sees it going in the future. He talks about the inspiration behind his episodes, when (or if) he felt like he had a handle on podcasting, and why this became his creative outlet. For all the audio junkies out there, you don’t want to miss this one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Podversations features Sam Fragoso and iHeartPodcasts host, Holly Frey…Sam Fragoso is host of the podcast Talk Easy, a weekly series of intimate conversations with artists, activists, and politicians. As an extremely talented and compassionate interviewer, we couldn't wait to get him in the interview-ee seat, and it did not disappoint. Sam shares with Holly his preparation process for an interview, his tactics for scoring some of the most interesting names out there, and how he feels about shedding a tear during an interview (you will have to tune in to find out!).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Podversations features Sabrina Bryan and Will Friedle and iHeartPodcast’s Greg Ashlock… It’s the happiest podcast ever! Each week, Sabrina and Will sit down to rewatch iconic Wonderful World of Disney and Disney Channel Original Movies. From behind the scenes revelations to iconic moments from the past, the name of this show does not lie! Everything about it is magical and this week, they are sharing some of that magic with Greg. For anyone who needs a smile or some reminiscing of the past, we’ve got you covered!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Podversations features Kathryn Nicolai, host of the podcast Nothing Much Happens and iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson. With years of experience as a yoga and meditation teacher, Kathryn has created the perfect podcast for falling asleep at night with Nothing Much Happens. Typically, podcasts are filled with epic sound design and cliffhangers to keep listeners engaged, but this one, nope, it’s filled with calmness that will send you into a state of tranquility. It's a unique concept - how often do we listen to a podcast designed for us to actually zone out while listening? Kathryn joins Will to talk about how and why she came up with this podcast idea and where she sees it going in the future. With her calm voice and entire world of the Village of Nothing Much, adult bedtime stories have never been so calm and cool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "Podversations", iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson sits down with Allan Coye, Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy & Business Development and GM at Interval Presents, Warner Music Group. Allan joins Will to talk all about the Interval Presents slate.  In 2022, Allan Coye spearheaded the launch of Warner Music Group’s in-house podcast network called Interval Presents with a mission to produce multi-format audio content at the intersection of music, pop culture, and social impact.  A little over a year ago, Interval Presents and iHeartPodcasts teamed up to showcase an amazing slate of shows. In this week’s episode, Allan points Will toward the future, discussing shows coming down the pipeline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of podversations, the Head of iHeartPodcast’s My Cultura Network, Gisselle Bances, sits down with the host of two My Cultura shows, DJ Dramos. Gisselle and Dramos to highlight the amazing work of My Cultura, iHeart’s Podcast Network dedicated to celebrating and elevating Latinx voices, stories and content creators in English, Spanish, and Spanglish.  Dramos was one of the first hosts to join the My Cultura Podcast Network with his show Life as a Gringo. Life as a Gringo is about elevating the voices of American-born Latinos who live their lives existing in a gray area. It’s all about identity and community. Now, he also hosts the show Street Stoic, a daily show where listeners can tune in for a shot of inspiration by combining Hip Hop lyrics with ancient Stoic philosophy because everyone needs a bit of morning wisdom from Dramos. Both shows are staples on the My Cultura Network.  This week, Gisselle and Dramos take it way back to the inception of My Cultura. They talk about why Dramos joined the network, his inspiration for starting another podcast, and the importance of amplifying Latinx voices in entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Podversations, iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson sits down with Rachael Swan-Krasnoff, iHeartMedia's Senior Director of Marketing, Custom Podcasts, to discuss iHeart's Branded Podcast Studio, Ruby.   This week’s episode is a little different. Instead of talking to one of our favorite podcasters, this week we are talking to a member of our custom podcast team to help break down what Ruby is all about. Ruby is the iHeartMedia audio studio dedicated to crafting meaningful, impactful, and culturally relevant stories with brand partners. Rachael joins Will to talk about what it means to make a branded podcast, how brands can measure success with their podcasts, and what brands should consider before diving into this world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode of Podversations features Andrea Gunning and Ashley Lytton. Andrea Gunning is the host and executive producer of the chart-topping podcast, Betrayal, where she explores stories of everyday people who experience the deepest forms of deceptions by those closest to them. After an extremely successful Season 1, Season 2 comes back with the story of Ashley Lytton. After discovering some extremely disturbing information about her husband, Ashley chose to speak out and tell her story on the Betrayal podcast.  The duo joins iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson, to talk about the fragility of making true crime shows, how Ashley was inspired to reach out to Andrea to share her story for Season 2, and what they have learned together through this process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "Podversations", join iHeartPodcasts President Will Pearson and Grammy-nominated hitmaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Billy Mann, host of the podcast, “Yeah, I F*cked That Up”. Billy Mann has access to some of society’s most influential figures in ways you have never seen before. Inspired by one of his children who particularly struggles with failure, Billy started this podcast to talk to seemingly perfect individuals about their failures. Each week, Billy asks his celebrity acquaintances never-asked-before questions and as a result, reveals a vulnerable and relatable side of these larger-than-life figures. Billy will discuss why podcasting was the right format for these conversations and how his family life has affected his career trajectory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "Podversations", join iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group CEO, Conal Byrne and the hosts of The Daily Zeitgeist podcast, Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray.   Listen in to find out how Jack and Miles look at an overwhelming mountain of news every day and boil it down to the essentials while using comedy to make it more accessible. How do they keep up with everything that is happening while still having a good time and offering listeners that same shared experience?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Podversations”, Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, hosts of the podcast “Frugal Friends” join iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson. Since 2018 Jen and Jill have been helping listeners gain a little more control over the countless directions their money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll love their show!   Listen in on this conversation about what it's been like for Jen and Jill over their 5 years making Frugal Friends, the community of listeners they've grown along the way, and some of their best advice for achieving your personal financial goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of "Podversations" iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson, chats with Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday, hosts of The Best Podcast Ever.   Married couple Raven and Miranda join Will to discuss The Best Podcast Ever, where each week they spin a wheel with random words to determine where the conversation starts...but you never quite know where it will go. The possibilities are endless with these two! Each week, the hosts welcome a celebrity friend, a famous guest, and with the spin of the wheel and trusting fate, the conversation begins. Think this sounds impossible? You haven’t heard these two talk.   Tune in to hear Raven, Miranda, and Will discuss how The Best Podcast Ever actually is the best podcast ever and how working together as a married couple has affected their relationship and their content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s “Podversations”, iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson is joined by MeMe Walker, host of the podcast, “Hand Me My Purse.”.   "Hand Me My Purse" provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and tackling social emotional well-being, cultural matters, mental health, and everyday life experiences in the Black community. In her purse she has everything you need to approach these experiences from a transparent, relatable, authentic, and funny perspective. MeMe works in the educational field supporting young people with an emphasis on mentoring girls. It was authenticity and resilience that pathed her way to becoming a storyteller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s “Podversations” episode features Raquel Willis, executive producer and creator for the Outspoken Podcast Network, iHeartPodcast’s LGBTQIA+ slate, and iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson.   Raquel Willis is an award-winning activist, author, and media strategist dedicated to Black transgender liberation who is now focusing on marrying together storytelling and social justice through podcasting with the launch of Outspoken. The Outspoken Podcast Network is meant to elevate the voices of marginalized communities and give the voices back to people in the queer community rather than allowing others to speak on their behalf. As both a producer and a creator herself, Raquel has a lot of insight and experience to share with listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to this episode of “Podversations” with iHeartPodcasts President, Will Pearson, and Jemma Sbeg, host of the podcast, “The Psychology of Your 20s”. Jemma is a Psychology graduate and mental health advocate from Sydney, Australia. Now, she is bringing what she has learned to you in an approachable and accessible way! Your 20s are a decade full of lessons, opportunities, challenges and growth, tune in to uncover how psychology can guide you through the ups and downs of your 20s. If you want to learn how to navigate experiences like breakups, changing careers, taking risks, friendships, and so much more be sure to tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of “Podversations” features Liv Albert, host of the podcast, “Let's Talk About Myths, Baby”, and iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group CEO, Conal Byrne. Liv has a degree in English Literature & Classics (Classical Civilizations) from Concordia University in Montreal where she studied ancient Greece and Rome broadly. She is constantly researching new details and versions of Greek mythological stories to tell in the podcast, and especially loves speaking with experts on various ancient world subjects (always for the podcast!). Hear Liv and Conal's thoughts on why Mythology resonates so deeply with us and how these stories have evolved over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s “Podversations”, Shark Tank's, Daymond John, host of his new podcast "That Moment with Daymond John" dives into why he decided to take the plunge and launch a podcast that gives access to the conversations he has with inspiring thought leaders, legendary entertainers, business superstars, and everyone in between.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSYNC, for many, is considered the biggest and best boy band of all time!  So, Lance Bass has decided it's time to lean in to everyone's love of boy bands. Each week, Lance sits down with your favorite boy banders for an in depth conversation. From New Kids on the Block to 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys to Big Time Rush, even the most elusive boy banders are joining Lance for truth telling, pop culture reminiscing,  and a nostalgic deep dive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.