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Mike Couchman Named Pillar Media Programming Chief

Mike Couchman

Pillar Media has named Mike Couchman Chief Programming Officer, overseeing programming for the company's five-station group, effective November 16. Couchman will oversee WAWZ (Star 99.1), WAKW (Star 93.3), KSRC (Star 101.5), KFCO (The New Flo 107.1) and KPOF (AM 910). He will be based at Pillar Media's Aurora office.

Couchman joins Pillar Media after serving as Operations Manager for Gateway Creative Communications in St. Louis, overseeing the BOOST Radio Network, KLJY (99.1 JOY FM) and KLJT (88.1 WorshipOne).

During his tenure at Gateway, Couchman helped create BOOST Radio and expand it from a single St. Louis signal into a national network heard on 25 signals across the U.S. He also played a role in the growth of KLJY, which became one of St. Louis' highest-rated stations.

Couchman brings more than 30 years of broadcasting experience across multiple formats, including 26 years in Christian radio programming.

"Serving with the team at BOOST Radio/JOY FM/WorshipOne has been an incredible privilege," Couchman said. "I'll always be grateful for what God allowed me to be part of. I'm also excited to see what He's doing at Pillar Media and honored to be part of what He has in store next."

Pillar Media Executive Director Art Garza said Couchman's "experience, programming expertise, heart and vision align with our mission," adding that the company believes he is equipped to lead its programming team forward.

Couchman succeeds Matt Stockman, who recently announced plans to pursue radio and nonprofit consulting full-time. Stockman will remain with Pillar Media during the transition.

"I am incredibly proud of the programming team at Pillar Media," Stockman said. "Entrusting their next chapter to another leader isn't easy, but I am so excited for the future of our stations with Mike Couchman at the helm."

Howard Stern Expands SiriusXM Show to HBO Max

Howard Stern

Howard Stern will return to SiriusXM for a new season of "The Howard Stern Show" on September 14, while expanding the program's reach through a new partnership with HBO Max. New episodes will air live Mondays on SiriusXM, with adapted video versions debuting Thursdays on HBO Max beginning September 17. The agreement will expand distribution of Stern's show worldwide through the streaming platform.

Under the new arrangement, Stern will continue producing his live radio show from SiriusXM, while 40 cameras capture the program for an edited, streamable version on HBO Max. The streaming edition will also feature periodic additional content.

The partnership follows Stern's 2022 interview with Bruce Springsteen, which was presented as an HBO television special. Stern has been with SiriusXM for more than 20 years and has agreed to continue producing his exclusive live show for the satellite radio company through 2028.

"There's simply no one like Howard, and the start of his new season is another exciting chapter in an extraordinary run," said SiriusXM President and Chief Content Officer Scott Greenstein. "For more than two decades at SiriusXM, he's continued to evolve, surprise audiences and deliver the kind of conversations and moments that only Howard can."

Greenstein said SiriusXM was pleased Stern chose to continue with the company through 2028 and called the HBO Max collaboration "a compelling new video version of his show."

Stern's return September 14 will also bring changes to his longtime SiriusXM Howard 100 channel. The new lineup will include "Wrap Up Wednesday," an expanded version of "Howard's Wrap Up Show" hosted by Gary Dell'Abate and Jon Hein, along with additional opportunities to hear programs from Stern's extensive archives.

SiriusXM is also expanding the Howard Stern section of its app with "Howard Stern Decades," providing access to Stern content from or about the 1980s, '90s, 2000s and 2010s.

Stern's regular on-air team includes Robin Quivers, Fred Norris and Dell'Abate. Recent guests have included Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Eric Andre, Nikki Glaser, Kate Hudson, David Spade, Sting and Shaggy, Eddie Vedder and others.

Hunter Deeley Named FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief

Hunter Deeley

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has appointed Hunter Deeley as Chief of the agency's Enforcement Bureau, elevating the bureau's Chief of Staff and Deputy Bureau Chief to its top post. Deeley succeeds Patrick Webre, who will remain with the FCC in a senior role in the Office of Managing Director.

"I am pleased that Hunter has agreed to step up and lead the exceptional and dedicated Enforcement Bureau team," Carr said. "I'm confident that under his leadership the team will continue to deliver great wins for the American people from robocall enforcement to rooting out fraud to national security administration."

Carr also thanked Webre for his service leading the bureau.

During his tenure with the Enforcement Bureau, Deeley has supervised enforcement matters involving national security risks and coordinated with law enforcement agencies and U.S. Intelligence Community partners.

Before joining the FCC, Deeley served with the U.S. Department of Justice's National Security Division in its Foreign Investment Review Section. His work included matters before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and Team Telecom. He received multiple Assistant Attorney General Awards for Excellence during his tenure.

Deeley also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, working in its General Crimes and National Security sections.

He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and American University Washington College of Law.

Zoellner's KRMG, Mix 96.5 Swap Frequencies in Tulsa

Zoellner Media Group

Zoellner Media Group has completed a frequency swap involving two of its Tulsa radio stations, moving News/Talk KRMG to 96.5 FM and Hot AC KRAV (Mix 96.5) to 102.3 FM. The changes took effect at 5am Monday, August 31. Programming, personalities and other content on both stations remain unchanged despite their new dial positions.

Zoellner Media Group said the realignment places each brand on a signal footprint that more closely matches the audience it serves while creating additional opportunities for advertisers throughout the Tulsa market and surrounding communities.

"This is a very positive move for our listeners and our advertising partners," said Zoellner Media Group President and General Manager Steve Hunter. "The new frequency positions give both stations an opportunity to reach more of the audiences they are built to serve, while also giving our advertisers increased reach and stronger opportunities to connect with consumers across the market."

Hunter said the move is intended to make the stations "better, more accessible and more valuable" to listeners and businesses.

Zoellner Media Group owner Dr. Robert Zoellner said the frequency changes are part of the company's broader investment in local radio and its Tulsa brands.

"Local radio has always had a unique ability to bring people together, and that is something we are deeply committed to preserving and growing," Zoellner said. "We believe strongly in the future of local radio, and we're excited about what these new signals mean for our listeners, our advertisers and our community."

Veteran Radio Personality Ron Parker Dies

Ron Parker

Veteran radio personality and programmer Ron Parker, whose career spanned more than five decades and included stops at some of the nation's best-known radio outlets, has died following a brief illness.

Parker grew up in Atlanta and began his radio career at age 15. While studying journalism at the University of Georgia, he worked at WJSR, WDOL and WRFC in Athens before landing his first major-market opportunity at WQXI Atlanta in 1973.

His career would take him across the country as both an air personality and programmer. His on-air stops included WLCY Tampa, WINZ-FM and WHYI Miami, KKBQ Houston, KFRC San Francisco, WCBS-FM New York and WLS-FM Chicago.

On the programming side, Parker's resume included KKBQ and KLDE Houston, KKFR (Power 92) Phoenix and Satellite Music Network's Hot AC format. He also worked as a programmer for ABC Radio Networks.

Parker joined Sirius Satellite Radio in July 2008, shortly before its merger with XM, and spent the final 18 years of his career with SiriusXM. He became a familiar national voice on its '60s and '70s channels and most recently was heard weekends on '70s on 7.

"Ron was a consummate radio man," said SiriusXM VP of Music Programming Lou Simon. "He loved being on the air, loved his listeners... and loved his co-workers. He traveled the nation, spreading joy with his effortless on-air sound and love for life."

Veteran programmer Brian Thomas, who worked with Parker in several major markets, recalled first listening to him on KKBQ Houston to improve his own on-air work. The two later worked together at KFRC San Francisco, WCBS-FM New York and WLS-FM Chicago, with Parker also doing fill-in work for Thomas at WNSH (NASH-FM) New York.

Parker was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame in 2019. He also served on the board of Friends of Georgia Radio.

Parker once described himself as a radio "gypsy," an appropriate description for a career that took him from local radio in Georgia to major markets across the country before reaching a national audience at SiriusXM.

In accordance with Parker's wishes, a private interment will be held for immediate family.

Study Links Brand Awareness to Market Share Growth

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

A new study from Google and brand tracking firm Tracksuit finds that increasing brand awareness can produce measurable gains in consumer search activity and, ultimately, market share, according to an analysis from Cumulus Media and Westwood One's Audio Active Group.

The research examined 31 brands across 15 categories, with Tracksuit conducting ongoing measurements of awareness, consideration and preference while Google calculated each company's "share of search."

Share of search measures searches for an individual brand as a percentage of searches for brands in its competitive category. The Audio Active Group compares the concept to radio audience share, in which listening to one station is measured against total listening in the market.

The Google-Tracksuit research found that brands with higher awareness generally commanded a greater share of search, suggesting that awareness is more than a traditional branding metric and can serve as an indicator of commercial intent.

The impact was particularly pronounced among smaller brands. A 2.5-point increase in awareness generated approximately 3.75 points of share-of-search growth for small brands, compared with about one point for medium-sized brands and half a point for large brands. Overall, the study found every five points of awareness growth translated into five points of share-of-search growth.

The findings suggest smaller and growth-stage brands could benefit most from investing in brand marketing early. For more established brands, the emphasis shifts toward maintaining top-of-mind awareness and influencing consideration and preference.

The analysis also cites marketing effectiveness researcher Les Binet's work showing that share of search can act as a leading indicator of changes in market share. His research found that rising share of search preceded market share growth, while declining search share predicted market share erosion.

The amount of lead time varied by industry. Binet found changes in automotive share of search could precede market share movements by 12 months, compared with six months for mobile phones and three months for power utilities.

Advertising also produced both immediate and longer-term effects on search activity. According to Binet's research, about two-thirds of advertising's impact on search occurs over the long term, compared with roughly one-third in the short term.

The findings support the argument that sustained brand advertising can create demand well beyond the period in which a campaign is running, with greater awareness leading to increased search activity and potentially greater future market share.

Read the complete Audio Active Group blog here.

Triton, RCS Bring Programmatic Buying to OTA Radio

Triton Digital

Triton Digital has partnered with broadcast software provider RCS on a new integration designed to enable programmatic advertising dollars to flow directly into over-the-air radio inventory. The companies say the first-of-its-kind integration will allow broadcasters to make traditional broadcast radio inventory available for programmatic transactions without requiring an overhaul of their existing systems.

The partnership is aimed at giving over-the-air radio some of the same automated buying capabilities and ease of transaction already available to advertisers across digital audio and podcasting.

By establishing a direct pipeline between Triton's advertising technology and RCS broadcast systems, the integration is designed to open traditional radio inventory to programmatic demand while fitting into broadcasters' existing workflows.

The development represents another step toward bringing broadcast and digital audio advertising into a more unified marketplace as agencies and advertisers increasingly use automated platforms to plan and purchase media.

Triton Digital plans to demonstrate the new integration during the 2026 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC).

Jeff Katz Renews with WRVA in Richmond

Jeff Katz

Audacy has renewed its contract with longtime WRVA Richmond afternoon host Jeff Katz, who is entering his 14th year with the station and 35th year in talk radio. Katz will continue hosting afternoon drive on NewsRadio WRVA, extending a run that has made him a fixture in Richmond radio and the talk format.

During his career, Katz has been recognized by Talkers Magazine as one of its Top 100 talk hosts and was named the publication's Humanitarian of the Year in 2022. He has also ranked among Barrett Media's Top 5 Mid-Market Talk Hosts for four consecutive years and makes regular appearances on Newsmax TV.

Beyond his work on the air, Katz has helped raise more than $1 million for charities in Central Virginia. He was also appointed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities.

Katz's presence in the Richmond community has even extended to local food and beverage offerings named in his honor, including the JK Hot Dog, JK Sandwich, JK Blend of Olive Oil, Jeff Katz Milkshake and a seasonal beer called Jeffeweizen.

Coleman Insights Expands Validate Partnership Globally

Coleman Insights

Pattison Media and Coleman Insights have expanded their partnership, naming Coleman the exclusive global representative for Validate Audio Attribution, Pattison Media's platform for measuring audio advertising performance and return on investment.

The agreement expands a relationship in which Coleman Insights had served as Validate's exclusive representative in the U.S. Coleman will now represent the platform to radio broadcasters and audio organizations worldwide, handling business development, sales, onboarding and client support.

Validate is designed to connect exposure to radio and streaming audio advertising campaigns with measurable consumer actions. The platform combines streaming listening data, audience estimates from ratings providers and proprietary attribution technology to estimate total campaign reach across broadcast and streaming audio.

The system also measures website engagement and can track conversion activity for up to 90 days following advertising exposure.

"Our relationship with Coleman Insights has demonstrated the value of combining Validate's technology with Coleman's research expertise, industry relationships, and commitment to client service," said Pattison Media President Rod Schween. "Expanding that relationship globally is a natural next step."

Coleman Insights President Warren Kurtzman said the company has seen how Validate can help broadcasters demonstrate radio advertising effectiveness.

"As advertisers demand greater accountability from every media investment, Validate gives radio a practical and compelling way to demonstrate the results it delivers," Kurtzman said.

Under the expanded arrangement, Pattison Media will continue developing and enhancing Validate, while Coleman Insights will use its international audio industry relationships and consulting experience to broaden adoption of the attribution platform.

Steelers Add Colon, Williams to Audio Lineup

Pittsburgh Steelers

iHeartMedia Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Steelers have unveiled an updated Steelers Audio Network lineup for the 2026 season, adding former Steelers Willie Colon and Vince Williams to the weekday programming schedule.

Colon, a former Steelers guard and Super Bowl champion, joins Rob King and Max Starks as co-host of "In the Locker Room, Presented by Your Neighborhood Ford Store." The in-season program expands to two hours and will air weekdays from noon-2pm on Steelers Nation Radio and FOX Sports Pittsburgh (970AM).

Williams, a former Steelers linebacker, joins Tom Opferman as co-host of "The Steelers Blitz," airing weekdays from 10am-noon on Steelers Nation Radio and 970AM.

"The Steelers Report," hosted by Ed Troup and Steelers contributing writer and editor Brian Batko, will follow from 2-4pm. "SNR Drive" continues in its 4-6pm weekday slot.

"Steelers Nation reaches far and wide," said Steelers Senior Vice President of Business Operations Ryan Huzak. "iHeart's over-the-air footprint - which stretches beyond southwestern Pennsylvania - combined with our collective multiplatform digital audio approach delivers over a thousand hours of Steelers audio content to our fans throughout the world on a year-round basis."

The complete Steelers Audio Network lineup launches Monday and will provide more than 40 hours of original Steelers programming each week.

Programs are available on 102.5 WDVE-HD2, FOX Sports Pittsburgh (970AM), Steelers Nation Radio through the iHeartRadio app and the Steelers Mobile App.

Benztown Adds AI Sound Effects Generator

Benztown

Benztown has launched an AI-powered sound effects generator for its Imaging Libraries, giving radio producers the ability to create customized audio effects directly within the Benztown Branding platform.

The new tool supplements the thousands of professionally produced sound effects already available to Benztown subscribers. When producers cannot find the specific effect they need, they can enter a text description and use AI to generate a custom sound effect.

Users can specify the duration of an effect or allow the system to determine the appropriate length based on the prompt. The tool can also generate seamless loops for ambience, beds, drones and background textures.

Benztown said the feature is designed to give producers greater flexibility while reducing the need to leave the platform to locate or create specialized production elements. The AI sound effects generator is available to Imaging Library subscribers at no additional cost.

"It is our goal to give all our users what they want when they want and enrich the creative process," said Benztown CEO Andreas Sannemann. "Having every sound effect you ever need at your fingertips in platform is a massive time saver, workflow improvement and will speed up the process creating fantastic imaging elements and productions."

The sound effects generator is the latest in a series of AI and automation tools introduced by Benztown for radio production. Earlier this year, the company launched Instant Imaging and AirReady, which provide additional ways for radio professionals to quickly create and customize station imaging.

SiriusXM Drops Howard 101 in Channel Lineup Shakeup

SiriusXM

SiriusXM is dropping Howard Stern's Howard 101 from its channel lineup as part of a reshuffling that will move Andy Cohen's Radio Andy into the channel's former slot. The changes take effect September 1, according to an update posted by SiriusXM. Radio Andy, the pop culture channel curated and hosted by Cohen, will move from channel 102 to channel 101. Stern's primary Howard 100 channel will remain on channel 100.

The lineup change comes months after Stern reached a new agreement with SiriusXM that allowed the veteran radio personality to remain with the satellite broadcaster while reducing his workload.

"I am happy to announce that I have figured out a way to have it all," Stern told listeners when announcing the agreement last December. "More free time and continuing to be on the radio."

The channel consolidation also follows reported staffing reductions at "The Howard Stern Show." Page Six reported earlier this month that about a dozen employees were laid off, while radio host and producer Rahsaan Rogers subsequently announced his departure.

Stern joined Sirius Satellite Radio in 2006 after signing a five-year, $500 million agreement in 2004 to leave terrestrial radio. His programming was built around two channels, Howard 100 and Howard 101.

The move of Radio Andy to channel 101 has an ironic connection to an on-air stunt Stern staged in September 2025 amid widespread speculation about his future at SiriusXM.

After Stern delayed his return from summer vacation, Cohen appeared on his channel and jokingly announced that Stern and SiriusXM had parted ways and that the channel would become "Andy 100." The stunt generated headlines before Stern returned and revealed that he had orchestrated the prank.

Nearly a year later, Cohen is actually moving onto one of the two channel positions long associated with Stern, although Stern himself remains at SiriusXM on Howard 100.

Connoisseur Media Sells Four in Minnesota to Hometown

Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell four stations serving Austin and Albert Lea, MN, to Hometown Broadcasting of Austin and Albert Lea, LLC. The deal includes KAUS-AM and KAUS-FM in Austin and KATE-AM and KCPI-FM in Albert Lea. The transaction is subject to FCC approval and is expected to close in early fall.

Connoisseur said the sale is part of its continuing effort to refine its station portfolio and concentrate resources in markets where it believes it can have a greater impact. The move also continues the strategic plan put in place following Connoisseur's acquisition of Alpha Media's stations in September 2025.

"The Austin and Albert Lea market area was not a market where we felt Connoisseur could make a meaningful difference with the focus and approach we bring to radio," said Connoisseur Media founder and CEO Jeff Warshaw.

Warshaw said the company seeks strong local operators when it determines a market does not fit its strategy. He said Connoisseur had been talking with Hometown Broadcasting CEO Greg Jensen for some time and was impressed by his commitment to the communities and desire to return to radio.

"We look forward to serving our communities and surrounding areas with hometown ideas, local broadcasting and a commitment to being an active part of the communities we serve," Jensen said. "We also look forward to hearing from our listeners and community members and building these stations together."

Jensen also thanked Warshaw and Mike Orlandella of Kalil & Co. for bringing the transaction together.

Kalil & Co. served as the exclusive broker for the deal, while Wilkinson Barker Knauer represented Connoisseur Media as legal counsel. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Ken Levine Set as Keynote Presenter at Conclave 45

Ken Levine

Veteran radio personality, television writer, producer, director, and Major League Baseball broadcaster Ken Levine will serve as a keynote presenter at Conclave 45: The Last Conclave in Bloomington, MN. Levine will take the stage Thursday, September 17, at 8:30am, during the final day of the three-day radio industry conference.

Levine began his broadcasting career in Top 40 radio, including working on-air under the name "Beaver Cleaver," before moving into television. He went on to write for some of television's best-known comedy series, including "MAS*H," "Cheers," "Frasier," "The Simpsons," "Wings," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Becker." His television work earned him an Emmy Award and multiple Writers Guild Awards.

Levine also turned his lifelong interest in baseball into a second broadcasting career, becoming a Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer. He called games for the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres and later returned to Los Angeles radio as a host of "Dodger Talk" on KABC-AM.

Organizers say Levine's keynote will draw on his experiences across radio, television, comedy and sports broadcasting, offering stories and lessons from a career that moved from Top 40 radio studios to Hollywood writers' rooms and Major League Baseball broadcast booths.

Conclave 45: The Last Conclave will be held September 15-17 at the Crowne Plaza Aire MSP Airport-Mall of America in Bloomington. The event marks the final edition of the longtime radio industry conference.

Ohana Media Group Names Cat Okegawa VP/GM in Alaska

Cat Okegawa

Ohana Media Group has promoted Cat Okegawa to Vice President and General Manager of its Alaska operations, effective September 1. Okegawa will oversee the company's six-station cluster, including KBYR-AM (700), KBBO-FM (92.9), KFAT-FM (92.9), KXLW-FM (96.3), KMBQ-FM (99.7) and KRAK-FM (102.1).

In her new role, Okegawa will oversee day-to-day operations and strategic direction while continuing to provide direct leadership to the company's sales division. She will work to align programming, operations, community engagement and revenue strategy across the group.

Okegawa joined Ohana Media Group as an Account Executive in 2024 and was subsequently promoted to Local Sales Manager. She will report to company President and CEO Scott Lindahl.

"We couldn't be more excited to be promoting Cat to her new role as Vice President and General Manager of our Alaska operation," said Lindahl. "Cat has consistently demonstrated the leadership, judgment and commitment to local broadcasting that defines Ohana Media Group."

Lindahl credited Okegawa with developing strong client relationships, earning the respect of employees and delivering results while strengthening the company's connections with the communities it serves.

"I am incredibly honored to take the helm of Ohana Media Group Alaska during such a dynamic time for broadcast media," said Okegawa. "By bridging gaps and breaking down departmental silos, we can better align our teams, maximize our resources, and build on the strengths of our staff."

She said the cluster's focus will remain "fiercely local, live, and results driven."

Katz: AM/FM Still Dominates In-Car Audio Listening

Katz Radio Group

Despite the growing number of audio choices available in connected vehicles, AM/FM radio continues to capture the majority of listening time in the car, according to a new Katz Radio Group Sound Answers analysis.

Citing Edison Research's Q1 2026 Share of Ear study, Katz reports that AM/FM accounts for 55% of all in-car audio time, more than three times the 16% share for streaming services. Radio's share is also nearly twice that of podcasts, YouTube, SiriusXM and owned audio combined.

Katz argues that radio's continued strength on the dashboard is driven less by habit or nostalgia than by its ability to provide live and local content with little effort from drivers.

The analysis also points to Jacobs Media's 2026 Techsurvey, which found 66% of radio listeners say radio is the easiest audio option to use in the car. Katz says broadcast radio continues to benefit from being immediately available while providing local traffic, weather, news, personalities and other information relevant to drivers.

Radio also provides a live connection to breaking news, sports and changing traffic and weather conditions without requiring listeners to search for content, download programming or connect another device.

At the same time, Katz acknowledges that smartphones and connected-car technology have become an important part of the in-car audio environment.

An In Car Radio Study conducted by Nielsen in partnership with iHeartMedia in May found four in 10 drivers say connecting their phone through Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is the first thing they do after getting into a vehicle. However, one in four drivers still turns to AM/FM radio first.

Katz says the findings suggest the evolving dashboard is not necessarily an either-or competition between broadcast radio and digital audio. Instead, consumers are using different platforms for different needs, with radio continuing to occupy a central position in that mix.

The company says the takeaway for automakers is that adding new technology does not require eliminating existing choices. As dashboards become increasingly connected, Katz argues consumers still value radio's simplicity, immediacy and familiarity.

Read the full Katz Radio Sound Answers post here.

PodcastOne Adds Spiner, Frakes Podcast

PodcastOne

PodcastOne has acquired the exclusive sales and distribution rights to "Dropping Names...and Other Things with Brent & Jonny," the entertainment podcast hosted by actors Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes.

The "Star Trek: The Next Generation" veterans and longtime friends use the podcast to share stories and conversations with notable figures they have encountered during their decades in the entertainment industry. The show blends Hollywood stories, humor and interviews spanning television, film and science fiction.

Guests to date have included Seth MacFarlane, Nathan Fillion, LeVar Burton, Alan Tudyk, Ron Perlman, Joel McHale, Felicia Day, Jane Leeves, Michael Dorn and Tom Bergeron.

"Brent and Jonny are beloved television stars who happen to also be magnetic podcast hosts," said PodcastOne President and co-founder Kit Gray. "Through their show and in each episode they guide dynamic, engaged and hilarious conversation connecting us with their guests like never before."

Gray said the format gives audiences the feeling of being guests at an exclusive gathering while also creating opportunities for advertisers to engage with the show's listeners.

Spiner portrayed Lt. Commander Data on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," while Frakes played Commander William Riker. Both have remained closely associated with the franchise through subsequent "Star Trek" films and television projects.

The addition expands PodcastOne's entertainment lineup, which also includes "The Adam Carolla Show," "The Jordan Harbinger Show," "Karma and Chaos," "Stassi with Tay," "Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe," "LadyGang," "Court Junkie," "Pop Apologists" and "Varnamtown."

"Dropping Names...and Other Things with Brent & Jonny" is available across major podcast platforms.

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