''Reality with the King'' Joins The Black Effect PN

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 2:02pm CT

''Reality with the King''

Carlos King's hit podcast "Reality with the King" has joined Charlamagne Tha God's The Black Effect Podcast Network, a move that brings one of reality television's most buzzworthy podcasts to a broader audience through iHeartMedia. The announcement was made by King during an appearance on "The Breakfast Club," confirming that new and previous episodes are now available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms.

Produced by King's Kingdom Reign Entertainment, the podcast features candid interviews with reality TV personalities, franchise deep dives, and commentary from King himself, who has executive produced top-rated seasons of The Real Housewives and launched OWN's Love & Marriage franchise.

"The Black Effect Network represents everything I believe in - elevating Black voices and creating space for real, unfiltered conversations," said King. "'Reality with the King' has always been about giving people the tea they can't get anywhere else, and now we can serve it to an even bigger audience on a platform that truly understands our culture."

Since its 2022 debut, Reality with the King has surpassed 7 million downloads, offering fans of The Real Housewives, Love & Marriage, The Valley, and other unscripted favorites an insider's view of the genre.

Charlamagne Tha God, founder of The Black Effect, welcomed the partnership, saying, "The Black Effect Podcast Network was built to amplify Black voices who move culture forward, and 'Reality with the King' fits that vision. Our lineup is a reflection of real, unapologetic authenticity."

Dollie S. Bishop, President of The Black Effect Podcast Network, added, "We're thrilled to welcome 'Reality with the King' to a platform that aims to inspire, inform, and empower. This podcast brings funny, unfiltered commentary on the biggest reality TV and pop culture moments."

The podcast is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and continues to be available on the iHeartRadio app and across all podcast platforms.