LIVEONE, INC. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveXLive Media (NASDAQ: LIVX) ("LiveXLive"), announced today deals with Super Bowl Champion Quarterback Brett Favre, television pundit and former athlete Eric Bolling, and seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry to exclusively produce and distribute podcasts hosted by the storied athletes on the PodcastOne's Sportsnet. Emmy award winner Rob Jenners, producer of The Big Show with Shaq podcast, will orchestrate both shows.
Super Bowl Champ, 3-time league MVP and former NFL Green Bay Packers Quarterback Brett Favre will partner with former professional athlete, Emmy-nominated television personality, best-selling author and financial expert Eric Bolling to cohost what is set to be a wildly interesting and always provocative show. The podcast is set to debut in January 2021 exclusively on PodcastOne.
The two men both grew up in locker rooms, and while one went on to have a Hall of Fame football career, the other became a finance professional and primetime television star after his baseball career was cut short by injury. By chance, they came together to raise awareness on opioid addiction which has impacted each of them in a different way. They immediately hit it off and soon wondered if they might have been separated at birth. Both men always find the humor in life's peaks and valleys and the two have come to have a brotherly bond.
"We are ready to rock it! Together we bring a range of experience unmatched in the podcast world. We're going to bring our fun and humorous takes on all of the current hottest topics. Whether it's the weekend's games, what news leak has surfaced, or which Kardashian is making the most money (and how) - add us to your podcast subscriptions, you won't be disappointed!" said Favre and Bolling.
Seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry will debut his "The Big Shot Bob Pod" podcast on PodcastOne later this month. Listeners will hear his fresh perspective on what it takes to be the best of the best. Horry is one of only nine players in NBA league history with seven or more championships and holds the record for most playoff game appearances. He is well-known for his clutch championship game performances and mental fortitude in high intensity pressure situations.
"Being great isn't only about the accomplishments achieved on the court or playing field. Being great is about persevering through the trials and tribulations thrown in one's path and putting in the work and dedication to come out the other side a better player, a better teammate and a better person. I'm grateful for the opportunity to host my own podcast and delve into what makes an individual stand out and be great, whether in the world of sports, in the arts or in the communities where we live," said Robert Horry.
PodcastOne Founder & Chairman, Norm Pattiz, commented, "I have personally been courtside at so many Big Shot Bob game winning moments that having his podcast on PodcastOne is a genuine thrill. Brett Favre? Just look at the record, and how exciting to have him team with the outspoken Eric Bolling? We started PodcastOne's Sportsnet with Shaq, Dan Patrick and a dozen other top sports personalities and we're not resting on our laurels."
Untitled Favre Bolling Podcast
Whether they are talking about sports, pop culture, or money, it will always be raw and uncensored, never heard before but likely repeated. Listening to Aerosmith and The Eagles to set the mood, these two are ready to roll.
The Big Shot Bob Pod
Unafraid of the big moment… unafraid to take the big shot… and unafraid to ask the big questions. A 7-time NBA champion, Robert Horry performed his best when the stakes were the highest. Now he's taking a look into greatness from all walks of life, from athletes and celebrities to the personalities in our neighborhoods. Learning who superstars are behind their celebrity from all cross sections of sports and culture. And find out who inspires greatness within their family and community.
Favre, Bolling and Horry join a slate of Sportsnet programming at Podcast One featuring a list of revered athletes and award-winning talent, such as Michael Irvin, Chris Meyers, Steve Austin, Chael Sonnen, Ron Jaworski and All Balls, All Sports with Adam Carolla, all of whom bring with them robust and loyal fans from the world of live sports and events. The charismatic Favre was an advertisers' favorite during his years in professional sports with sponsors from Nike to Mastercard and a campaign for Wrangler that both boosted and revamped the clothing brand.
About PodcastOne
PodcastOne is a leading advertiser-supported podcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution. Acquired by LiveXLive Media in 2020, the two entities have subsequently teamed to create a new video podcast (Vodcast) network under the LiveXLive umbrella. Amassing more than 2.8 billion downloads annually, the network produces 400+ episodes weekly across a stable of hundreds of top podcast programs, including influencer talent like Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Steve Austin, Erin Brockovich, Tip "T.I." Harris, Armando "Pitbull" Perez, Jordan Harbinger, Heather Dubrow, The Lady Gang, Dr. Drew, Chael Sonnen and hundreds more. Its shows are distributed across its own platform as well as LiveXLive's owned-and-operated channels on mobile, mobile web, desktop and SmartTV's. PodcastOne is the brainchild of Radio Hall of Famer, Norm Pattiz, also the founder of Network Radio-giant, Westwood One.
About LiveXLive Media, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the "Company") (pronounced Live "by" Live) is a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast content in music, comedy, and pop culture. LiveXLive, which has streamed over 1800 artists since January 2020, has become a go-to partner for the world's top artists and celebrity voices as well as music festivals and concerts, including Rock in Rio, EDC Las Vegas, and many others. In April 2020, LiveXLive produced its first 48-hour music festival called "Music Lives" with tremendous success as it earned over 50 million views and over 5 billion views for #musiclives on TikTok with over 100 performances. The Company's library of global events, video-audio podcasts and original shows are also available on Amazon, Apple TV, Roku and Samsung TVs in addition to its own app, destination site and social channels. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, PodcastOne, generates more than 2.1 billion downloads annually across more than 350 podcast episodes per week. For more information, visit www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter at @livexlive, and YouTube.
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