Lemonada Media Original Hosted by Sinead Burke Debuts

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, October 24, 2019

As Me With Sinead

"As Me with Sinead," the second weekly series from the new podcast network Lemonada Media, debuted Thursday. Hosted by Irish activist and academic Sinead Burke, who recently graced the cover of British Vogue and was the first little person to attend the "Met Gala," the series features candid conversations with guests that explore the human condition. The first episode features Victoria Beckham and the second, Tig Notaro. Both episodes 1 and 2 dropped together and are now available.

"I live in a world that was not designed for me. I live in a body that provokes a reaction and one which has required the kindness of strangers for my independence. My advocacy is rooted in the notion that the disabled community should not be transformed to fit within the world," said Burke. "This lived experience has cultivated an unparalleled empathy, one that allows this podcast to be a space for intimate conversations with people we know about what it is like to live as them. My podcast will tilt the lens on how we view the world and make it an easier place for all of us to fully be ourselves."

"When we set out to create Lemonada, we knew we wanted a series on our first slate that demonstrated what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes," added Lemonada CEO, and the show's executive producer, Jessica Cordova Kramer. "Sinead was the perfect host. She sits across from some of the most iconic humans and all of a sudden, they are talking about their biggest fears, their hopes and dreams, telling stories we've never heard before, and laughing and crying with her."

Earlier this year, Lemonada Media teamed up with Cumulus Media's Westwood One to distribute, sell, and market the shows to build audiences across the Lemonada network.

"Sinead is globally known and respected by millions of people for her ability to open our eyes and shine a light on humanity," said Suzanne Grimes, EVP Marketing, Cumulus Media and President, Westwood One. "An audio extension of her message could not come at a better time. We are proud to support Sinéad's podcast and quest to build collective empathy along the way."