iHeart Women’s Sports Audio Network to introduce eight new shows in 2025
With women’s sport receiving increasing recognition from audiences and sponsors alike, iHeart Women’s Sports Audio Network is expanding its content to introduce eight new shows in 2025.
New podcasts are set to feature renowned athletes such as Katherine Legge, Ashlyn Harris, Mel Reid, and Lexie Brown.
The expansion announcement comes as no surprise after women’s sport experienced massive growth and unprecedented revenues last year.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Network set to expand due to audience interest
iHeart Women’s Sports Audio Network is a podcast platform created by iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment.
Following its launch last June, the network saw big gains in listenership and calls for a greater variety of subject matter.
That demand has now prompted a planned expansion of the platform’s content throughout 2025.
“We launched iHeart Women’s Sports last year to provide the type of women’s sports coverage that fans have long been wanting,” said Jessie Katz, head of iHeart Women’s Sports.
“The latest programming further builds on the media industry’s most consistent, authentic network for news and commentary about women’s sports, and we’re proud to continue to be a leader in women’s sports content, elevating the invaluable voices of women athletes and sports fans through our platform.”
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Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge
One new show, to be called Throttle Therapy, will revolve around motorsport pioneer Katherine Legge.
In particular, it will follow the Briton as she gears up to make history this racing season by competing in some of the world’s toughest events.
The podcast will feature inside stories with motorsport legends and rookies as well as conversations with people who have supported Legge’s auto racing career.
“It’s been a remarkable year for women’s sports, and I’m thrilled to officially join the iHeart Women’s Sports roster for 2025 with my first-ever podcast,” Legge said.
“I can’t wait to further that interest and momentum with my show on a platform that celebrates the diverse and authentic voices of women’s sports.”
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Full Circle with Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose
Another new show, set to debut January 22, is Full Circle with Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Brown and digital content creator Rose – the face behind @hoopsforthehotties – will dig into their personal basketball experiences, the growing spectacle of the WNBA, and daily news from around the league.
And with Lexie set to participate in Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled, listeners will receive all the news during the off-season.
Both hosts will bring a unique perspective to the show, with Lexie sharing her experiences as a professional athlete and Mariah providing insightful analysis and commentary.
Other shows debuting this year include Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris, Quiet Please! with Mel Reid and Kira Dixon, Courtside with Laura Correnti, Hasta Abajo with Melissa Ortiz and Camila Ramón, and Softball Podcast with AJ Andrews.
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