PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Launches Original Podcast It's Okay, We're All Gonna Die and Acquires Life Happens with Barb and Michelle Podcast
Rhea-AI Summary
PodcastOne (Nasdaq:PODC) launched original podcast It's Okay, We're All Gonna Die with Nurse Julie and acquired Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, expanding its mental health and wellness lineup. Hosts’ combined YouTube and social following exceeds 3 million, and PodcastOne’s total show count reaches 210.
PodcastOne reports over 3.9 billion downloads and a distribution network of 1 billion monthly impressions, supporting its 200+ creator community.
Positive
- Launch of It's Okay, We're All Gonna Die with Nurse Julie
- Acquisition of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle podcast
- Hosts’ combined social and YouTube following above 3 million
- PodcastOne total podcast show count reaches 210
- Platform surpasses 3.9 billion total downloads
- Distribution network reaches over 1 billion monthly impressions
Negative
- PodcastOne notes risk to its ability to continue as a going concern
- Significant reliance on LiveOne’s largest OEM customer for revenue
- Uncertainty around timing and completion of financings and acquisitions
- Risks related to LiveOne’s ability to repay indebtedness when due
- Potential unfavorable outcomes and payment obligations from legal proceedings
News Market Reaction – PODC
In the May 12 session, PODC declined 1.88%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 05 | Podcast acquisitions | Positive | -2.5% | Acquired four podcasts in multi-year deals, lifting network to 208 shows. |
| Feb 05 | Renewals & acquisition | Positive | -0.4% | Renewed several shows and acquired For Your Amusement in a multi-year deal. |
| Sep 04 | Network expansion | Positive | +0.0% | Added Beach Too Sandy and Notsam Wrestling, pushing network above 207 shows. |
| May 29 | Five new podcasts | Positive | -1.1% | Launched five new/acquired podcasts, reaching 208 total shows and 4B+ downloads. |
| Sep 13 | Exclusive rights deal | Positive | -3.0% | Acquired multi-year rights to Fool Coverage, marking 17th new podcast that year. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Acquisition and network expansion headlines have typically seen flat to negative next-day moves despite positive strategic tone.
Over multiple prior acquisition-tagged releases, PodcastOne focused on expanding its network through multi-year deals and new shows, often citing totals above 200 podcasts, billions of downloads, and over 1 billion monthly impressions. Despite this growth messaging, the stock’s 24-hour reactions after these announcements ranged from flat to modestly negative. Today’s addition of new mental-health and wellness podcasts and another acquisition fits this steady expansion pattern in show count and genre breadth.
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YouTube and Social Following for Hosts Top Three Million Subscribers and Followers; PodcastOne Total Showcount 210
LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a leading publisher and podcast sales network, announced today the network launch of It's Okay, We're All Gonna Die with Nurse Julie podcast and the acquisition of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle podcast further strengthening its growing roster of top, cross genre podcast programming.
“Mental health and wellness continues to be one of the most engaging podcast genres, and these two new additions to PodcastOne podcasts reflect our commitment to investing in premium and informative content that resonates with audiences,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne.
It's Okay, We're All Gonna Die with Nurse Julie, Bad news: we’re all going to die. Good news: it might be the best motivation you’ll ever have. In It’s Okay, We’re All Gonna Die, Hospice Nurse Julie brings her honest, compassionate, and surprisingly funny perspective from years at the bedside of people at the end of life. Through conversations with guests and real questions from listeners, Julie opens up the discussion most people avoid: death. This podcast isn’t about being morbid. It’s about getting real. Because when you understand how life ends, you start to see more clearly how to live: love your people, stop sweating the small stuff, and focus on what actually matters. If we’re all going to die anyway, let's learn how to really live first.
Life Happens with Barb and Michelle is your guide to navigating the twists, turns, and beautifully messy moments of life. Hosted by Barb and Michelle, a dynamic mother-daughter duo and the Co-Founders of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life®, this podcast dives into the growth, shifts, and self-discovery that define our journeys. Together, they explore what it truly means to live authentically, strengthen mental health, embrace change, and rise after every stumble. Tune in for heartfelt conversations, insights, and inspiration to help you thrive in every chapter of your story.
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, 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
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