PodcastOne (PODC) director granted 32,911 RSUs as board compensation

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Blackwood Carolyn reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

PodcastOne, Inc. director Carolyn Blackwood received a grant of 32,911 Restricted Stock Units as board compensation. The RSUs were awarded as director fees for service on the board from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 and vested on March 31, 2026.

Each RSU gives a contingent right to one share of PodcastOne common stock or its cash value. The board will choose whether payout is in stock, cash, or a mix under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Blackwood may defer settlement until she leaves the board or up to five years after vesting, and she now directly holds 32,911 RSUs.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Blackwood Carolyn

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	32,911	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 32,911 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 32,911 units RSU vesting date: March 31, 2026 RSUs outstanding after grant: 32,911 units

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RSUs granted 32,911 units Director fees for service from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025

RSU vesting date March 31, 2026 Vesting date for 32,911 Restricted Stock Units

RSUs outstanding after grant 32,911 units Total Restricted Stock Units directly held after this transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting date, director fees

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The Restricted Stock Units (the "RSUs") were granted to the Reporting Person as director fees"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

2022 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan"

vesting date financial

"The RSUs vested on March 31, 2026."

director fees financial

"were granted to the Reporting Person as director fees for service on the Issuer's board"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/06/2026 - 08:50 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blackwood Carolyn

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O PODCASTONE, INC.

345 NORTH MAPLE DRIVE, SUITE 295

(Street)

BEVERLY HILLS

CALIFORNIA

90210

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PodcastOne, Inc. [ PODC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	03/09/2026		A		32,911		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock, $0.00001 par value	32,911	$0	32,911	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Stock Units (the "RSUs") were granted to the Reporting Person as director fees for service on the Issuer's board of directors (the "Board") for the period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The RSUs vested on March 31, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock or the cash value thereof. The Board, in its sole discretion, will determine in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan the form of payout of the RSUs (cash and/or stock). The Reporting Person shall have the option to defer the settlement of the RSUs until the earlier of such time as the Reporting Person is no longer serving on the Board or up to five years from the vesting date.

	/s/ Carolyn Blackwood	04/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did PodcastOne (PODC) director Carolyn Blackwood report on this Form 4?

Carolyn Blackwood reported receiving 32,911 Restricted Stock Units as board compensation. The award reflects director fees for serving on PodcastOne’s board for the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, and is classified as an acquisition, not an open-market stock purchase.

How many PodcastOne (PODC) Restricted Stock Units did Carolyn Blackwood receive?

She received 32,911 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs represent a right to receive an equal number of PodcastOne common shares or the cash value, as determined under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, providing equity-based compensation for her board service during the specified period.

When did Carolyn Blackwood’s PodcastOne (PODC) RSUs vest and what period do they cover?

The 32,911 RSUs vested on March 31, 2026. They were granted as director fees for her service on PodcastOne’s board from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, aligning equity compensation with that one-year board service period for the company.

Will Carolyn Blackwood receive PodcastOne (PODC) stock or cash for these RSUs?

Each RSU entitles her to either one PodcastOne common share or its cash value. The board, under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, will decide the mix of stock and/or cash when settling the award, giving flexibility in the form of compensation delivered.

Can Carolyn Blackwood defer settlement of her PodcastOne (PODC) RSUs?

Yes. She may defer settlement of the RSUs until she no longer serves on the board, or for up to five years from the March 31, 2026 vesting date. This allows timing of when she actually receives stock or cash from the award.

How many PodcastOne (PODC) RSUs does Carolyn Blackwood hold after this transaction?

Following this grant, she directly holds 32,911 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU is linked to one share of PodcastOne common stock or its cash value, so this position reflects her current equity-based board compensation from this specific award.