PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Renews The Adam Carolla Show In Multi-Year Agreement; Podcast Joins Line-Up on The Megyn Kelly Channel on SiriusXM
Rhea-AI Summary
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) announced a multiyear extension with host Adam Carolla to continue The Adam Carolla Show and said the podcast will join SiriusXM’s The Megyn Kelly Channel (111) for same-day distribution starting January 26, 2026 (Tues–Fri, 7–9am ET). The Adam Carolla Show recently celebrated its 4,000th episode and the series’ all-time downloads top 700 million. PodcastOne reiterated its distribution reach across PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, and Amazon and highlighted a roster of top-ranked programs and creators.
Positive
- Multiyear extension with Adam Carolla solidifies flagship content
- SiriusXM same-day distribution begins Jan 26, 2026, expanding reach
- 4,000 episodes milestone underscores long-term audience engagement
- All-time downloads 700M for The Adam Carolla Show
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, PODC declined 8.30%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.6% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -4.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $6M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $70M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
PODC gained 4.74% with elevated volume. Peers showed mixed but mostly positive moves (e.g., SCOR +9.27%, ZDGE +4.34%, SJ +4.12%), while GIFT declined 0.9%. No momentum scanner peers or same-day peer headlines were flagged, pointing to a stock-specific reaction.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 | Podcast renewal | Positive | +0.9% | Renewal of LadyGang podcast with 300M downloads and 1,000th episode. |
| Dec 09 | Partnership milestone | Positive | +0.0% | Five-year Dr. Gundry partnership highlighting 18M downloads and wide reach. |
| Dec 01 | Network launch | Positive | -10.1% | Co-branded Dr. Phil network launch with 125M+ viewer reach metrics. |
| Nov 25 | New podcast deal | Positive | -4.2% | Multi-year exclusive distribution for Clint Frazier’s Life After the Show. |
| Nov 18 | Activist stake | Positive | -2.5% | Galloway Capital disclosed 3.15% stake and urged strategic review. |
Recent PODC news has often been strategically positive, but price reactions skew mixed, with several content and strategic announcements followed by negative moves.
Over the last few months, PodcastOne highlighted multiple growth and strategic milestones, including a multi-year exclusive deal for Clint Frazier’s podcast adding the 19th show of the year and bringing the network to 211 podcasts, and a large-scale co-branded network launch with Dr. Phil reaching over 125 million viewers and leveraging 3.9 billion total downloads and 1 billion monthly impressions. It also saw a 3.15% activist stake disclosed and renewed long-running hits like LadyGang. Today’s Adam Carolla renewal and SiriusXM distribution fits this pattern of expanding high-profile content and distribution reach.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -8.3% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the multi-year extension for The Adam Carolla Show would fit a pattern where strategically positive announcements sometimes coincided with selling, as seen after prior network and content deals. While the show’s 700 million downloads and PodcastOne’s 3.9 billion total downloads underscore audience scale, investors have also focused on risks detailed in filings, including going-concern language and liquidity constraints, which could overshadow incremental content wins in the short term.
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The Adam Carolla Show All Time Downloads Top 700 Million; Podcast Celebrated 4000th Episode in 2025
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a leading publisher and podcast sales network, announced today that it entered into a multiyear extension with podcast host and revered comedian, Adam Carolla, for his long running The Adam Carolla Show. Additionally, starting January 26, The Adam Carolla Podcast joins SiriusXM’s The Megyn Kelly Channel (111) for same-day distribution of Carolla’s daily show on Tuesdays through Fridays at 7-9 am ET.
Since 2009, The Adam Carolla Show with its host Adam Carolla has entertained millions of listeners and recently celebrated its 4000th episode. On each multihour episode, Carolla welcomes a wide range of guests such as Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, Nicolas Cage, Alec Baldwin and Matt Damon in the studio for in depth interviews and a front row seat to his unparalleled ranting. With an unsurpassed library of episodes available, The Adam Carolla Show has remained one of the most popular podcasts on the planet for well over a decade.
“PodcastOne is thrilled to extend our relationship with Adam and his The Adam Carolla Show,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne. “Adam has paved the way for podcasters around the globe and his podcast is continuously growing with audiences and with advertisers. We’re proud to be working alongside one of the greatest in the business as he sets the tone for success in the genre,” continued Mr. Gray.
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 Jordan Harbinger Show, Karma and Chaos, Stassi, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, LadyGang, The Prosecutors, 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.
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