The Next Role with Vernon Davis Joins the Cumulus Podcast Network
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) announced that former NFL star and Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis has joined the Cumulus Podcast Network with his new show "The Next Role." The podcast, which launched its first episode featuring former NFL star Delanie Walker, focuses on career transition and reinvention stories.
The show will release new episodes every Thursday, featuring notable guests including Jerry Rice, Danny Trejo, and Jeff Ross. The podcast explores transformative journeys of athletes, artists, comedians, and entrepreneurs as they redefine their careers. As part of the partnership, Westwood One will exclusively distribute, market, and monetize the podcast through the Cumulus Podcast Network.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) ha annunciato che la ex stella NFL e campione del Super Bowl Vernon Davis si è unita al Cumulus Podcast Network con il suo nuovo show The Next Role. Il podcast, che ha debuttato con un episodio iniziale con l'ex stella NFL Delanie Walker, si concentra su storie di transizione professionale e reinvenzione.
La serie uscirà nuovi episodi ogni giovedì, con ospiti di rilievo tra cui Jerry Rice, Danny Trejo e Jeff Ross. Il podcast esplora i percorsi trasformativi di atleti, artisti, comici e imprenditori mentre reinventano le loro carriere. Nell'ambito della partnership, Westwood One distribuirà, promuoverà e monetizzerà in esclusiva il podcast attraverso la Cumulus Podcast Network.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) anunció que la exestrella de la NFL y campeona del Super Bowl Vernon Davis se unió a Cumulus Podcast Network con su nuevo programa The Next Role. El podcast, que estrenó su primer episodio con la exestrella de la NFL Delanie Walker, se centra en historias de transición profesional y reinvención.
El programa lanzará nuevos episodios todos los jueves, con invitados destacados como Jerry Rice, Danny Trejo y Jeff Ross. El podcast explora los viajes transformadores de atletas, artistas, comediantes y empresarios mientras redefinen sus carreras. Como parte de la asociación, Westwood One distribuirá, comercializará y monetizará de forma exclusiva el podcast a través de la Cumulus Podcast Network.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS)는 전 NFL 스타이자 슈퍼볼 챔피언 Vernon Davis가 새로운 프로그램 The Next Role로 Cumulus Podcast Network에 합류했다고 발표했습니다. 이 팟캐스트의 첫 에피소드는 전 NFL 스타 Delanie Walker를 특집으로 하며, 경력 전환과 재창조 이야기에 초점을 맞춥니다.
새 에피소드는 매주 목요일 공개되며, Jerry Rice, Danny Trejo, Jeff Ross 등 주목할 만한 게스트가 참여합니다. 이 팟캐스트는 선수, 예술가, 코미디언, 기업가가 커리어를 재정의하는 변화의 여정을 탐구합니다. 파트너십의 일환으로 Westwood One은 Cumulus Podcast Network를 통해 독점적으로 배포, 마케팅, 수익화를 담당합니다.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB : CMLS) a annoncé que l’ancienne star de la NFL et championne du Super Bowl, Vernon Davis, a rejoint le Cumulus Podcast Network avec sa nouvelle émission The Next Role. Le podcast, dont le premier épisode met en vedette l’ancienne star de la NFL Delanie Walker, se concentre sur les histoires de transition et de réinvention de carrière.
Le programme sortira de nouveaux épisodes chaque jeudi, avec des invités notables tels que Jerry Rice, Danny Trejo et Jeff Ross. Le podcast explore les parcours transformationnels d’athlètes, d’artistes, de comédiens et d’entrepreneurs alors qu’ils redéfinissent leurs carrières. Dans le cadre du partenariat, Westwood One distribuera, commercialisera et monétisera le podcast en exclusivité via le Cumulus Podcast Network.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) gab bekannt, dass der ehemalige NFL-Star und Super-Bowl-Champion Vernon Davis dem Cumulus Podcast Network mit seiner neuen Show The Next Role beigetreten ist. Der Podcast startete mit der ersten Folge, in der der ehemalige NFL-Star Delanie Walker im Fokus steht, und widmet sich Geschichten über Karriereübergänge und Neudenkung.
Die Show wird jeden Donnerstag neue Episoden veröffentlichen und namhafte Gäste wie Jerry Rice, Danny Trejo und Jeff Ross begrüßen. Der Podcast beleuchtet transformative Reisen von Sportlern, Künstlern, Komikern und Unternehmern, während sie ihre Karrieren neu definieren. Im Rahmen der Partnerschaft wird Westwood One den Podcast exklusiv über das Cumulus Podcast Network vertreiben, vermarkten und monetarisieren.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) أعلنت أن نجم الـ NFL السابق وبطل السوبر بول Vernon Davis انضم إلى شبكة Cumulus Podcast Network مع برنامجه الجديد The Next Role. كان للبودكاست الحلقة الأولى التي استضافت النجم السابق لـNFL Delanie Walker، ويركز على قصص الانتقال المهني وإعادة التقدم.
سيصدر البرنامج حلقات جديدة كل خميس، ويضم ضيوف بارزين مثل جيري رايس و دانى تريجو وجيف روس. يستكشف البودكاست الرحلات التحولية للرياضيين والفنانين والكوميديين والرواد الأعمال بينما يعيدون تعريف مساراتهم المهنية. كجزء من الشراكة، ستقوم Westwood One بتوزيع وتسويق وتحقيق الدخل للبودكاست حصرياً من خلال شبكة Cumulus Podcast Network.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS)宣布，前NFL明星兼超级碗冠军 Vernon Davis加入Cumulus Podcast Network，推出他的新节目The Next Role。该播客的首集由前NFL明星 Delanie Walker主持，聚焦职业转型与自我革新故事。
新集每周四发布，嘉宾包括 Jerry Rice、Danny Trejo 和 Jeff Ross。播客探索运动员、艺术家、喜剧演员和企业家在重新定义职业生涯过程中的转变之旅。作为合作的一部分，Westwood One将通过Cumulus Podcast Network独家分销、推广和创收。
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Former NFL Player Launches Podcast Focusing on Career Transition and Reinvention
NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (OTCQB: CMLS) Westwood One today announced that The Next Role with Vernon Davis has joined the Cumulus Podcast Network. Former NFL star and Super Bowl champion turned actor and producer Vernon Davis launched The Next Role, his new podcast that focuses on career transition and reinvention.
The Next Role with Vernon Davis combines cinematic storytelling with deep, thought-provoking conversations exploring the transformative journeys of athletes, artists, comedians, and entrepreneurs as they redefine their careers and push creative boundaries. Each episode delves into the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual process of reinvention – breaking barriers, embracing risk, and taking that big leap into uncharted territory. Vernon’s guests share their stories, their fears, and what it takes to keep evolving at the highest level.
The Next Role with Vernon Davis dropped its first episode today featuring former NFL star and 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee Delanie Walker. Other guests scheduled to appear on the podcast with Vernon include comedian and actor Rickey Smiley; producer, author, and motivational speaker DeVon Franklin; comedian and “Roastmaster General” Jeff Ross; actor Danny Trejo; NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice; and model, actress, and entrepreneur Eugena Washington, among others.
New episodes drop Thursdays and are available on major podcast platforms including YouTube and Apple Podcasts. As part of Westwood One’s portfolio, The Cumulus Podcast Network distributes, markets, and monetizes The Next Role with Vernon Davis exclusively with this new partnership.
“The Next Role is more than a podcast—it's a movement. I created this show to highlight the courage it takes to reinvent yourself, especially after a career in the spotlight,” said Vernon Davis. Adding, “Partnering with the Cumulus Podcast Network gives me the platform to amplify these powerful stories and connect with listeners who are navigating their own transitions. I’m excited to bring these conversations to life and inspire others to embrace their next chapter."
"Vernon Davis brings a rare blend of authenticity, creativity, and drive to the podcast space,” said Collin Jones, President, Westwood One and Cumulus Podcast Network. “His journey from the NFL to Hollywood and beyond is compelling, and The Next Role captures that spirit of reinvention that resonates with so many. We’re proud to welcome Vernon to the Cumulus Podcast Network and look forward to supporting his vision as he continues to inspire and engage audiences."
The Next Role with Vernon Davis is a Real 85 Productions project, executive produced by Vernon Davis, alongside Emmy-nominated filmmaker Joslyn Rose Lyons and Henry Penzi, with DeShon Hardy serving as producer.
About Vernon Davis
Vernon Davis is a former NFL star who established himself as one of the league’s most dominant tight ends during his 14-year career split between the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, and Washington Commanders. Since retiring from football in 2020, the two-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion, and Pro Football Hall of Fame hopeful has reinvented himself as a Hollywood actor and producer, with an expanding list of film and television credits alongside the likes of Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, and Michelle Dockery, among many others. In addition to his entertainment career, he is also a musician, budding entrepreneur, and dedicated philanthropist.
About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month – wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 399 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,500 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact, and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information, visit www.cumulusmedia.com.
Contact: Lisa Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media | Westwood One | lisa@dollcom.com
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