iHM Expands Reach With Multilingual Podcast Translations

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, June 23, 2025 | 10:33am CT

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iHeartMedia has launched a major international expansion of its podcast portfolio, unveiling translations of several hit shows in multiple languages. Listeners around the globe can now access select iHeart-produced podcasts in Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, and Mandarin on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and other major platforms.

Among the first podcasts to be translated are "On Purpose with Jay Shetty," "Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell," "Stuff You Missed in History Class," "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know," "Before Breakfast with Laura Vanderkam," "How to Money," "Stuff to Blow Your Mind," "Betrayal," "The Girlfriends," and "Murder 101." The rollout of translated episodes begins today, with additional shows and languages expected in the future.

Jay Shetty, whose podcast has become a global phenomenon, said the move reflects growing demand from international audiences. "One of the questions I get asked most is, 'When will the podcast be in Spanish? When will it be in Hindi?' And now, not only those, but several more languages as well," Shetty said. "This will deepen our impact, extend our reach and push forward our mission to make the world happier, healthier and more healed."

Malcolm Gladwell, host of "Revisionist History," added, "To have the opportunity to expand the intimacy and connection podcast hosts have with their audiences to even more people in their native language is super exciting. All my life my mom told me I had to learn another language. Turns out she was wrong."

Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia's Digital Audio Group, said the move is part of a broader effort to capitalize on growing global podcast consumption. "Podcast translation is an exciting step forward as content continues to globalize," Byrne said. "This allows us to bring our catalog of hit shows and talent to these regions, helping us reach new audiences and bring fresh, insightful content worldwide."

The initiative aligns with iHeartPodcasts' ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Recent efforts include the launch of iHeart Women's Sports, dedicated to amplifying women's sports content, and the annual Black Effect Podcast Festival, which celebrates Black voices and creators. Additionally, iHeart recently partnered with the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar to build a podcast studio and deliver Arabic-language content to the Middle East and North Africa.

The newly translated podcasts are now available for streaming globally on iHeartRadio and most major podcast platforms.