The Dr. Gundry Podcast and PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Celebrate 5-Year Partnership
Rhea-AI Summary
The Dr. Gundry Podcast (PodcastOne | Nasdaq: PODC) and PodcastOne celebrate a five-year partnership on Dec 9, 2025, highlighting audience and distribution growth.
Key metrics include 18 million all-time downloads, 548 episodes, Dr. Gundry YouTube > 100 million views and 1.19 million subscribers, while PodcastOne reports 3.9 billion total downloads and a distribution reach of over 1 billion monthly impressions.
Positive
- Dr. Gundry Podcast: 18 million all-time downloads
- Dr. Gundry Podcast: 548 total episodes
- YouTube: > 100 million total views
- YouTube subscribers: 1.19 million
- PodcastOne: 3.9 billion total downloads
- PodcastOne distribution: > 1 billion monthly impressions
Negative
- PodcastOne’s ability to continue as a going concern is disclosed as a risk
- Reliance on a largest OEM customer for a substantial percentage of revenue
- Uncertainty completing announced financing, convertible debentures, or transactions
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | Podcast partnership | Positive | +0.0% | Celebrated five-year Dr. Gundry partnership with strong audience and reach metrics. |
| Dec 01 | Content network launch | Positive | -10.1% | Launched co-branded Dr. Phil podcast and video network with broad distribution. |
| Nov 25 | New sports podcast deal | Positive | -4.2% | Signed multi-year exclusive distribution rights for Clint Frazier’s baseball podcast. |
| Nov 18 | Activist stake | Positive | -2.5% | Galloway Capital disclosed 3.15% stake and urged strategic review for value. |
| Nov 13 | Relationship podcast deal | Positive | -12.9% | Partnered with Blaine Anderson to launch new relationship podcast on network. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive corporate and partnership news has often been followed by negative price reactions, suggesting a pattern of selling into good news.
Over the last few months, PodcastOne announced multiple partnership and growth initiatives, including new podcast launches and a co-branded network with Dr. Phil’s Envoy Media Co. It also saw an activist stake disclosed by Galloway Capital Partners and reiterated large‑scale platform metrics such as 3.9 billion downloads and over 1 billion monthly impressions. Despite generally constructive headlines, several of these events corresponded with single‑day share declines, making today’s modestly positive move on the Dr. Gundry partnership milestone comparatively restrained.
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A Top-Ranked Health Podcast Educating Millions Worldwide on Gut Health, Nutrition, and Longevity Through Science-Backed Insights
The Dr. Gundry Podcast Accounts for 18 million All time Downloads and 548 Total Episodes
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dr. Gundry Podcast, hosted by world-renowned heart surgeon, bestselling author, and gut health expert Dr. Steven Gundry, is celebrating its 5-year anniversary with PodcastOne, a leading publisher and podcast sales network. Since the launch of The Dr. Gundry Podcast in 2018, this show has evolved into one of the most trusted and impactful health podcasts worldwide.
Today, the Dr. Gundry Podcast is a global platform, trusted for science-based wellness advice, reaching audiences in more than 100 countries. Together with PodcastOne, the show has expanded its reach across all major streaming platforms — including PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart. The Dr. Gundry Podcast YouTube channel has also achieved remarkable milestones this year: over 100 million total views and 1.19 million subscribers.
Joining PodcastOne in 2020, The Dr. Gundry Podcast has grown exponentially, thanks to PodcastOne’s innovative distribution technology and network of premium programming. PodcastOne hosts some of the world’s most popular podcasts, offering creators and audiences an unmatched listening experience through state-of-the-art production, analytics, and audience engagement tools.
“Thanks to our partnership with PodcastOne, we’ve been able to reach millions more people with a simple but powerful message: By focusing on the right foods (and which to avoid) to heal the microbiome, we can reclaim our health and live vibrant, fulfilled lives,” says Dr. Steven Gundry.
A Global Destination for Science-Based Longevity and Nutrition Information — The Dr. Gundry Podcast explores the cutting-edge science of gut health, metabolic flexibility, nutritional discoveries, and longevity practices. Each week, Dr. Gundry dives deep into how simple diet and lifestyle shifts can dramatically improve health, from reducing inflammation to supporting energy, focus, and healthy aging.
Listeners can expect engaging solo episodes and thought-provoking conversations with world-class experts, such as Arianna Huffington and Tony Robbins, and covering topics such as:
- How to repair your gut lining and restore microbiome balance
- Why certain so-called “healthy” foods may actually harm your body
- The truth about lectins, sugar, and ultra-processed foods
- How polyphenol-rich olive oil supports brain and heart health
- The surprising connection between fasting, resistant starches, and longevity
Each episode is filled with practical, science-based advice designed to help people take control of their health naturally, without restrictive diets or complicated regimens.
Listen to the Most Popular Episodes — Discover why The Dr. Gundry Podcast continues to rank among the top wellness podcasts across the globe. Explore some of the most-downloaded and talked-about episodes here:
- Craving Sugar All the Time? Here’s What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You
- The Healthiest Berries (National Polyphenol Day edition)
- Food Sensitivities? Try this OIL!
- How to Eat (for healthy weight and longevity)
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.
About Dr. Gundry
Founder of Gundry MD, Dr. Steven Gundry was one of the world's top cardiothoracic surgeons. Currently, he’s the medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute and The Centers for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, California, where he’s spent the past 25 years helping people restore their health by optimizing nutrition and lifestyle choices. Steven Gundry MD, is also the host of the top-ranked health podcast, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, and author of four New York Times best-selling books, including The Plant Paradox™, which details his famous lectin-free diet. The Gut-Brain Paradox, Dr. Gundry’s latest book explores the fascinating connection between gut health and mental health. For more information, visit drgundry.com, the Dr. Gundry YouTube channel, Dr Gundry en Español, and follow on Instagram and TikTok.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Press Contacts:
PodcastOne
Susan Madore
310.246.4600
Susan@Guttmanpr.com
Media Contact for Dr. Steven Gundry
Ashley Dillahunty
Gundry@inspirethenow.com
