PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Renews Lindsie Chrisley’s The Southern Tea in Multiyear Deal; Podcast Exceeds 2.5 Million Downloads with 248 Episodes to Date
Rhea-AI Summary
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) renewed its multiyear, exclusive sales and distribution deal for Lindsie Chrisley’s podcast The Southern Tea, which has exceeded 2.5 million downloads across 248 episodes. The company also acquired distribution rights to KILLR Network’s Dude Dads and its library of 280+ episodes.
These additions expand the KILLR slate on PodcastOne to six shows and add to a platform that reports 3.9 billion total downloads, over 200 podcasters, and a distribution reach of more than 1 billion monthly impressions.
Positive
- Multiyear renewal of exclusive sales and distribution rights for The Southern Tea
- The Southern Tea surpasses 2.5 million downloads across 248 episodes
- Acquisition of Dude Dads distribution rights and 280+ episode back catalog
- KILLR Network partnership expands to six shows on PodcastOne
- Platform reports 3.9 billion total downloads and 1 billion monthly impressions
Negative
- Company cites risk related to ability to continue as a going concern
- Reliance on largest OEM customer for a substantial share of revenue
- Uncertain outcomes and payment risks from existing legal proceedings
News Market Reaction – PODC
In the May 19 session, PODC declined 1.51%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +12.4% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 4 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | Conference presentation | Positive | +1.9% | Selection to present at LD Micro Invitational XVI to discuss expansion and AI. |
| May 12 | Content acquisition | Positive | -1.9% | Launch of new original podcast and acquisition expanding wellness lineup. |
| May 12 | Warrant exercise cash | Positive | -1.9% | Receipt of about $5.5M from PODC warrant exercises at $3 per share. |
| May 11 | AI partnership | Positive | +4.2% | Expansion of Gotavi AI partnership to boost investor awareness and visibility. |
| May 05 | Conference invitation | Positive | -1.1% | Selection to present at the 2026 Sohn Investment Conference in New York. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive corporate updates have produced mixed reactions, with several instances of the stock declining after seemingly constructive news.
Over the past few weeks, PODC has highlighted investor-facing events and growth initiatives. Presentations at the 2026 LD Micro Invitational XVI and 2026 Sohn Investment Conference showcased its podcast platform to institutional investors. The company expanded partnerships, including an AI-focused Gotavi collaboration, and announced new shows and acquisitions, alongside a $5.5M warrant exercise at $3 per share. Market reactions have alternated between modest gains and pullbacks, suggesting investors selectively reward these catalysts.
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PodcastOne Acquires Distribution Rights to KILLR Network Show Dude Dads and It’s Library of Over 280 Episodes
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a leading publisher and podcast sales network, announced today that it has extended its agreement with Lindsie Chrisley for the exclusive sales and distribution rights for the The Southern Tea podcast in a multiyear deal. Additionally, PodcastOne has acquired the distribution rights to KILLR Network’s Dude Dads podcast.
“PodcastOne is thrilled to extend our relationship with Lindsie Chrisley and grow our shared roster of shows with the KILLR Network to 6 total shows with the addition of Dude Dads. Our company is focused on hands-on growth strategies that enable our hosts to focus on content creation while we use our expertise to build audiences and revenue,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne.
In each episode of The Southern Tea, host Lindsie Chrisley is a southern girl trying to navigate life while staying true to her roots, and true to herself. The Southern Tea is a weekly heart to heart with the listeners where Lindsie leaves nothing off the table. With no topic off limits, this podcast is an ongoing conversation on life, career, family, faith, motherhood, and everything in between. Lindsie swears to spill the tea, the whole tea, and nothing but the tea.
From the KILLR Network Dude Dads, hosted by Jeri Sheats and Tom Wright, is dude dads doin' dude stuff! A couple of fathers/husbands embracing masculinity, raising strong kids, and being family leaders.
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.
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