PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Acquires Four Podcasts In Multi-Year Deals Bringing Network Total to 208; 6 Podcasts Added to Date in 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) announced on March 5, 2026 the acquisition of multi-year exclusive sales and distribution rights to four podcasts — No Filter, Wellness Cafe, Daddy Issues and Michelle Collins — bringing its network to 208 shows and marking 6 podcasts added in 2026.
The additions deliver over 1,900 hours of programming and ~2,000 episodes. PodcastOne cites a roster of ~200 top podcasters, >3.9 billion total downloads and a distribution network reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions.
Positive
- Network size increased to 208 podcasts
- Adds ~1,900 hours and ~2,000 episodes of content
- Secured multi-year exclusive sales and distribution rights
- 6 podcasts added year-to-date in 2026
Negative
- Going concern risk noted for PodcastOne in forward-looking statements
- Reliance on LiveOne’s largest OEM customer for a substantial percentage of revenue
- Financing and covenant execution risks tied to LiveOne and PodcastOne
News Market Reaction – PODC
On the day this news was published, PODC declined 2.53%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Sector peers showed mixed moves, with examples like IZEA up 2.95% and SCOR noted in headlines, but only one peer appeared in momentum scans and directions were not broadly aligned, pointing to stock‑specific rather than sector‑wide drivers.
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05 | Show acquisition/renewal | Positive | -0.4% | Renewals and new multi‑year deal added downloads and expanded network scale. |
| Sep 04 | Network expansion deal | Positive | +0.0% | Exclusive rights for two podcasts grew total shows beyond 207 and reach. |
| May 29 | Five‑podcast expansion | Positive | -1.1% | Launch and acquisition of five podcasts brought total shows to 208. |
| Sep 13 | Exclusive rights deal | Positive | -3.0% | Multi‑year rights to Fool Coverage expanded beauty and pop‑culture content. |
| Sep 09 | M&A leadership hire | Positive | +7.1% | Vice Chairman appointment to steer mergers, acquisitions, and strategy growth. |
Acquisition and network‑expansion headlines have often been positive strategically but produced mixed and frequently negative next‑day price reactions.
Over the past several quarters, PodcastOne has used acquisitions and leadership changes to expand its podcast network and M&A capabilities. Prior deals added shows like For Your Amusement and Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet, taking the roster to 207+ and then 208 podcasts while emphasizing billion‑scale impressions and multi‑billion download totals. The appointment of a Vice Chairman to drive mergers and acquisitions reinforced this strategy. Today’s addition of four more shows and an updated total of 208 fits this ongoing content‑acquisition and scale‑building trajectory.
Historical Comparison
Past acquisition and network‑expansion headlines around PODC have produced modest average next‑day moves of about 0.54%, with mixed direction.
Acquisition‑tagged news shows a consistent pattern of adding multi‑year podcast deals and expanding total show count beyond 207–208, supported by dedicated M&A leadership.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds four more podcasts and keeps PodcastOne’s network at 208 shows, reinforcing a strategy focused on multi‑year content deals and cross‑genre depth. Historically, similar acquisition releases produced modest average moves of about 0.54%. In parallel, recent SEC filings emphasize going‑concern risks and liquidity needs. Investors may watch how these content additions translate into downloads, ad monetization, and progress toward the company’s updated revenue and EBITDA guidance.
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No Filter, Wellness Cafe, Daddy Issues and Michelle Collins Combine for Over 1900 Hours of Programming and 2000 Episodes
LOS ANGELES, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a leading publisher and podcast sales network, announced today that it has acquired multi-year exclusive sales and distribution rights to podcasts No Filter with host Zack Peter, Wellness Cafe with host Trinity Tondeleir, Daddy Issues with Violet Benson and Michelle Collins’ eponymous podcast, Michelle Collins.
“PodcastOne is dedicated to our quest to bring to our network the best, most diversified and cross genre podcasts. With the additions of No Filter, Wellness Cafe, Michelle Collins and being able to welcome back Daddy Issues, we’ve aligned with podcasts that pair well with our existing shows while continuing to offer robust programming options for our audiences and for our advertisers,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne.
Show descriptions:
No Filter is serving you the hottest reality TV, current events, and pop culture tea all week long! From the latest news on the Real Housewives, deep dives into celebrity legal scandals, and unfiltered conversations with your favorite stars — Zack Peter has you covered. And he always keeps receipts.
Wellness Cafe from host Trinity Tondeleir is serving all things wellness, lifestyle, girl-talk and everything in between. Tondeleir, a Canadian fashion, wellness, and lifestyle influencer discusses mental health, personal growth, and navigating life, often sharing insights from her journey as a young adult and explores topics like negativity, depression, anxiety, building good habits, and living independently, connecting with a large audience interested in relatable, practical advice.
Daddy Issues is your ultimate go-to for personal growth with a side of sass. This podcast covers it all, from dating bootcamps to mental health moments, because self-love is the foundation of everything in your life — from your friendships to your own mental well-being and everything in between. From host, Violet Benson, aka the Daddy Issues meme queen, comedian, and motivational speaker, Daddy Issues is YOUR Russian big sister, dishing out that tough love you might not want to hear, but best believe you're gonna need!
Comedian and one of the OG "pop culture experts" Michelle Collins of The View, Bravo, Random Aftershow and SiriusXM "fame" brings you the content you desire: Funny, fearless, off the cuff takes few are brave enough to admit. With a roster of comedians, celebrities and friends joining her to co-host, every episode unfolds with a certain excitement as you truly can never guess where it's headed next. You'll walk away with the news and pop culture information you need to know, as well as personal stories about our host and guest no one asked for but we promise you will cherish.
PodcastOne’s full roster of top ranked podcasts includes programming across top genres such as news, comedy, true crime, sports and society and culture and includes shows such as The Adam Carolla Show, The Jordan Harbinger Show, Karma and Chaos, Stassi with Tay, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, LadyGang, Court Junkie, Pop Apologists and Varnamtown. PodcastOne shows are available through PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard.
About PodcastOne
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) is a leading podcast platform that provides creators and advertisers with a comprehensive 360-degree solution in sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution. PodcastOne has surpassed 3.9 billion total downloads with a community of 200 top podcasters, including Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jordan Harbinger, LadyGang, Gals on the Go, A&E's Cold Case Files, and Varnamtown. PodcastOne has built a distribution network reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions across all channels, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. PodcastOne is also the parent company of PodcastOne Pro which offers fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists. For more information, visit www.podcastone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X at @podcastone.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements,” which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as “may,” “might,” “will,” “will likely result,” “would,” “should,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “target” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: LiveOne’s reliance on its largest OEM customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; LiveOne’s and PodcastOne’s ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, merger, distribution or other transaction, the timing of the consummation of any such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to the consummation of any such event would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the consummation of any proposed financing, acquisition, merger, special dividend, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; PodcastOne’s ability to continue as a going concern; PodcastOne’s ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its listeners; PodcastOne identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; LiveOne’s intent to repurchase shares of its and/or PodcastOne’s common stock from time to time under LiveOne’s stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; LiveOne’s ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants; PodcastOne successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management’s relationships with industry stakeholders; LiveOne’s ability to repay its indebtedness when due; LiveOne’s ability to satisfy the conditions for closing on its announced additional convertible debentures financing; LiveOne’s ability to implement its digital assets treasury strategy and/or purchase digital assets from time to time pursuant to such strategy, including for up to the maximum announced amount, and other risks related to such strategy; uncertain and unfavorable outcomes in legal proceedings and/or PodcastOne’s and/or LiveOne’s ability to pay any amounts due in connection with any such legal proceedings; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of PodcastOne, LiveOne and/or LiveOne’s other subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in PodcastOne’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 2, 2025, PodcastOne’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 13, 2026, and in PodcastOne’s other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and PodcastOne disclaims any obligation to update these statements, except as may be required by law. PodcastOne intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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