iHM, Collab Inc. Announce Kids Focused Podcast Slate

iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia and Collab have announced the launch of Curativity LLC, a new podcast studio publishing creator-centric shows with Collab's top talent, and debut a new slate of family shows. The Curativity kids slate will kick off with three shows featuring kids collab talent Mr. Jim, including a new weekly series "Spyology Squad," which is set to launch April 4. In addition, the childrens' programs, "Kids Animal Stories" and "Kids Short Stories," will join the slate.

"iHeartMedia is thrilled to team up with Collab to launch Curativity LLC and bring this new entertaining and educational slate of podcasts to the iHeartPodcast Network," said iHeartPodcast Network COO Will Pearson. "We've seen how popular ‘Kids Animal Stories' and ‘Kids Short Stories' are with young listeners, and are excited to offer them a new series from the beloved Mr. Jim that tackles science with a fun, adventurous twist."

The upcoming weekly series, "Spyology Squad," will follow Jayden, Ava and Mr. Jim as they work to stop Dr. Stinkybreath and his Purple Ninjas from taking over the world through science. Additional programs joining the iHeartPodcast Network as part of the slate include "Kids Short Stories" and "Kids Animal Stories."

"This kids slate is an exciting addition to the world of family-fun entertainment and podcasting," said Collab Inc. Chief Strategy Officer Eric Jacks. "'Spyology Squad' is a new kind of show that features an all-star cast to fully immerse young listeners into the world of ninjas, spies, and science - making any subject matter easy and fun to learn. We're so excited to be partnering with iHeartMedia to launch Curativity and bring the amazing stories from Mr. Jim to the iHeartPodcast Network."

Curativity LLC is a new company formed by Collab Inc. and iHeartMedia to produce shows curated through Collab's relationships with top creator talent and storytellers, sharing interesting and entertaining stories and adventures from today's leading content creators through the podcast medium.

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