iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, and the National Football League (NFL) today announced an extension to the exclusive partnership that first launched the NFL Podcast Network in 2021. As part of the deal, new original podcasts and NFL Club shows will debut each year, and existing favorites will continue to be available on the NFL Podcast Network.
Additionally, iHeart will identify other existing podcasts to join the NFL Podcast Network during the deal, growing the partnership’s reach and scale.
“The NFL Podcast Network continues to grow and capture new audiences, and we’re thrilled to strengthen the successful partnership between iHeart and the NFL with new shows and the addition of more team podcasts,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “Our new extended deal is guaranteed to bring fans closer to the game, players and teams they love and keep listeners up to date on the insider information they want to hear.”
“We are incredibly excited to continue our partnership with iHeartMedia,” said Brent Lawton, NFL Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Investments. “Since its launch in 2021, the NFL Podcast Network has delivered NFL fans best-in-class storytelling and podcast content, and we look forward to developing new podcasts and more content with iHeart.”
The first new show for 2025,“Lots To Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel,” will pair iHeart’s award-winning, nationally-syndicated personality Bobby Bones with former Pro Bowl NFL quarterback Matt Cassel as they talk football, music, current events and their personal lives.
Based in Nashville, the hosts will be joined in the studio by celebrity friends as they discuss the hottest topics in football and beyond. Upcoming guests will include music sensations Tim McGraw and Parker McCollum; NFL greats Jared Allen and Boomer Esiason; and more.
Combined, these hosts have more than 17,500 passing yards and a Mirrorball trophy from winning ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” From the gridiron to the dance floor, they’ve both proven they can take a hit, stay on their feet and keep fans cheering. With their unique perspectives and stories from their respective careers, they’ve got lots to say – and they’re saying it all. “Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel” debuts today with new episodes available each Wednesday. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and current NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner joins the debut episode.
The NFL Podcast Network is home to hit podcasts “NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal,” “Off the Edge with Cam Jordan,” “The Season with Peter Schrager,” “NFL Fantasy Football Podcast,” “Good Morning Football,” “Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks,” “10 Takes with Kyle Brandt,” “The Insiders,” “NFL Players: Second Acts” and more as well as dozens of NFL Club shows.
For a full list of current podcasts, please visit the NFL Podcast Network. All shows on the network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.
