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PodcastOne announces deals to extend top performing and fan favorite podcasts “LadyGang,” “Gals on the Go” and “Melissa Gorga On Display.” PodcastOne president and co-founder Kit Gray comments, “PodcastOne prides itself on being talent first and ‘LadyGang,’ ‘Gals on the Go’ and ‘Melissa Gorga On Display’ are some of the most talented hosts in the medium. We’re incredibly fortunate to build on a legacy of groundbreaking audio driven entertainment for women. Being able to grow these podcasts in partnership with their hosts has truly been a pleasure over the last several years, and we look forward to what the future has in store.”

VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, adds new affiliate stations in Medford, Oregon and Abilene, Texas. VSiN general manager Len Mead says, “Following new radio affiliates in New Hampshire and North Carolina late this summer, the new football season brings continued expansion of VSiN’s leading sports betting radio network. We’re excited to welcome new fans in Medford and Abilene as we continue to expand our distribution footprint to inform and entertain more listeners than ever before.”

iHeartPodcasts and Novel announce the launch of brand-new weekly podcast, “28 Dates Later with Grace Campbell.” Comedian and writer Campbell goes on 28 dates across two months, only dating people who are the total opposite of her usual type. Listeners not only hear audio from the actual dates, but are also be given a ringside seat to the post-date debrief between Grace and her friends Roz and Dan.

NASCAR crowns it’s Premier Series Champion this Sunday (11/5) at Phoenix Raceway capping its historic 75th Anniversary season. When Motor Racing Network completes its live broadcast from Phoenix, it will signal the end of approximately 350 hours of NASCAR related content produced by the network in 2023.

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Sports Betting Network, VoiceAmerica Sign Content Distribution Deal

VoiceAmerica is making The Sports Betting Network’s content the foundation of its new gaming channel. VoiceAmerica vice president of programming Alex Schild notes, “We pursued VSiN’s content because it’s the gold standard in the sports betting industry. As sports betting continues to expand across the country, the demand for this content will continue to grow, and we wanted to align our brand with the best in the category. VSiN content aligns with our current offerings, and we believe it will be a hit with our listeners.” VSiN (The Sports Betting Network) founder/chief executive officer Brian Musburger comments, “We’re thrilled to work with VoiceAmerica to bring VSiN’s brand of sports wagering content to even more of the nation’s growing number of fans who bet on sports. This relationship will further expand VSiN’s audio reach, building on our position as the largest sports betting network in the U.S.”  VoiceAmerica Sports & Gaming Channel powered by VSiN is live now, making VSiN’s sports betting content available to more than 30 million listeners of VoiceAmerica’s programing.