iHeartMedia & Rolling Stone Release New Podcast Series

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, March 13, 2024

''500 Greatest Songs of All Time''

iHeartMedia, together with Rolling Stone, announced the release of a new iHeartPodcast series, which explores the brand's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. Hosts Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield dissect Rolling Stone's list and dig deep into the magic and mythology behind the songs. From classics like Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" to The Ronettes "Be My Baby," and modern-era hits like The Killers "Mr. Bright Side," and Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time," the hosts talk to artists and insiders about what makes these the greatest songs of all time.

"We are excited to join forces with Rolling Stone to help bring a whole new audience to this carefully curated list," said iHeartPodcasts President Will Pearson. "Having the opportunity to take amazing journalism from Rolling Stone writers into audio and bring it to iHeart's millions of podcast listeners is a winning partnership. Plus, offering a music playlist of the '500 Greatest Songs of All Time' on the iHeartRadio app makes it even easier for fans to enjoy the full list while taking a deep dive into the music that has mattered so much to them."

"We're thrilled to launch the 500 Greatest Songs podcast, bringing the stories behind some of the greatest music ever made to life on a new platform," added Rolling Stone Films SVP Jason Fine. "Brittany and Rob bring deep knowledge and enthusiasm for music to these conversations and help the listener understand each song's relevance. iHeartMedia's audio expertise has given this list a new format and platform, bringing the 500 songs to an entirely new audience. We look forward to seeing the opportunities in store for this partnership."

The "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list was first published in 2004 and completely updated in 2021 with more than 300 voters, including artists from Beyonce and Stevie Nicks to Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, along with top executives, critics, producers, journalists, and industry professionals. The current list has received more than one billion page views since publication.

Additionally, a companion playlist of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" is also available to stream exclusively on the iHeartRadio app. Season One consists of 25 weekly 30-minute episodes airing every Wednesday.