iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, and NBC Sports announced today that each has a renewed multiplatform distribution agreement for “The Dan Patrick Show,” one of the leading sports talk radio programs in America hosted by Emmy and Marconi award-winning media personality Dan Patrick.
“The Dan Patrick Show” entertains fans across the U.S. every weekday with a production team that includes Paul Pabst, Patrick O’Connor, Todd Fritz and Marvin Prince, known as the Danettes. “The Dan Patrick Show” is known for its extensive A-list interviews from the world of sports and entertainment, as well as its unique blend of situational comedy, breaking sports news, unparalleled insider access and pop culture commentary.
As part of the agreement, iHeartMedia’s Premiere Networks will continue its role as the exclusive, global digital and terrestrial audio distribution partner for “The Dan Patrick Show.” A key member of FOX Sports Radio’s industry-leading lineup, the program can be heard Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on more than 360 radio stations nationwide, in addition to being available on FOX Sports Radio’s channel on iHeartRadio, www.FOXSportsRadio.com, and other platforms. Launched in October 2007, the three-time Marconi Award-winning program continues to expand its audience, attracting 7.3 million monthly podcast downloads.
“The Dan Patrick Show” will also continue to stream on Peacock every weekday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, with the show’s audio available on NBC Sports Audio Channel 85 on SiriusXM. All content from “The Dan Patrick Show” will remain available on demand in addition to streaming live. Also, top moments from the show are featured in the service’s Trending section, a hub for short-form content updated daily, including sports highlights, pop culture updates, and shorter interview and news segments.
Additionally, Patrick will continue to work with iHeartMedia to produce The Dan Patrick Podcast Network. Launched in August 2020 and distributed by iHeartPodcasts, the network features a slate of original entertainment and sports podcasts co-produced by Patrick, iHeartPodcasts and Workhouse Media, including “Dan Patrick Takes a Gamble,” “More To It with Marcellus Wiley,” and others.
“I could not be more excited to extend each of my partnerships with NBC Sports/Peacock and iHeartRadio’s Fox Sports Radio Network for many years to come, and I am thrilled that this announcement is being made jointly,” said Patrick. “I love doing my show every day with the Danettes and the rest of my team. We work hard to deliver for our loyal fans, and I’m honored that they keep inviting us into their lives every day. I want to thank Rick Cordella, Julie Talbott and Bob Pittman for their continued belief and passion in my show. I also want to say thank you to my agent, Paul Anderson of Workhouse Media, for doing his job to get these deals done while I focused on doing mine for our fans.”
“‘The Dan Patrick Show’ has built a loyal following due to its unique combination of sports expertise, unmatched humor, and interviews with the most sought-after guests in sports and entertainment,” said Rick Cordella, President, Programming, NBC Sports and Peacock Sports. “Dan is quite simply one of the most talented and entertaining sports hosts of all time with the rare ability to authentically connect with his audience. With this agreement, Dan and the Danettes will entertain Peacock’s growing sports audience for years to come.”
“Dan Patrick is one of the biggest stars in sports media and entertainment, and we couldn’t be happier to extend our partnership,” said Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. “Dan continues to raise the bar. He’s built a loyal following across multiple platforms by producing the highest-quality content, and he continues to deliver remarkable results for our partners. We look forward to working together for the foreseeable future.”
Dan Patrick is represented by Paul Anderson of Workhouse Media, Inc.
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