Steve Jones and Mike McVay Guest on New Episodes of Benztown Podcast. 
Benztown, a global leader in radio imaging, voiceovers, programming, podcasting, and jingles, has released two new episodes of “Chachi Loves Everybody,” an original podcast series hosted by its president Dave “Chachi” Denes. The episodes feature Chachi’s special guests Steve Jones, president and CEO, Skyview Networks, and Mike McVay, president, McVay Media Consulting. Jones and McVay will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City. To listen to the new “Chachi Loves Everybody” podcast episodes, please click here.
PodcastOne Debuts “Beat It Out” Podcast from Adam Carolla with Co-Host Jay Mohr Exclusively on Adam Carolla Show Substack. 
PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne, announces the launch of “Beat It Out,” a podcast from Podcasting Hall of Fame member Adam Carolla exclusively on the Adam Carolla Show Substack featuring Season One co-host, comedian Jay Mohr. The addition of “Beat It Out” to the network’s roster of podcast programming further strengthens the 15 years long relationship between PodcastOne and Carolla who has been with the network since its inception in 2009. Paid subscribers to the Adam Carolla Substack will have full access to “Beat It Out,” as well as ad free and video content for all new episodes of “The Adam Carolla Show,” “Adam and Drew,” and “Carolla Classics.” Additionally, subscribers will receive an exclusive newsletter, access to archival content and be the first to experience planned live recording sessions and live chats. “Beat It Out” marks a podcasting return for Mohr who previously hosted the long running and fan favorite podcast “Mohr Stories” and “Mohr Sports” from Los Angeles through his Fake Mustache Studios. PodcastOne president Kit Gray tells TALKERS, “Podcasting remains the most exciting and fastest growing medium in entertainment, and we’re always thrilled when we can exhibit content in new ways and across new channels reaching fans like never before. Our use of Substack allows PodcastOne and Adam Carolla to uniquely package exclusive content to the most passionate of podcast listeners.” Adam Carolla’s impact on the medium of podcasting is unmatched. Across his numerous podcasts he has received over 700 million downloads to date and is often credited as one of the founding hosts in podcasting.
Vikings and iHeartMedia Sign Seven-Year Broadcast Extension. The Minnesota Vikings and iHeartMedia Minneapolis’s KFAN Sports Radio FM 100.3 and Twin Cities News Talk 1130 have announced a seven-year extension renewing both stations’ broadcast rights of Vikings preseason, regular season, and postseason games. “We are delighted to continue our long-term partnership with the Minnesota Vikings,” says Greg Alexander, market president, iHeart Minneapolis. “Next season will mark our 25th anniversary together. Our relationship has been fantastic over the years, and as we keep collaborating, we will uncover new opportunities to create outstanding experiences for our listeners.”