“We launched iHeart Women’s Sports last year to provide the type of women’s sports coverage that fans have long been wanting,” said Jessie Katz, Head of iHeart Women’s Sports. “The latest programming further builds on the media industry’s most consistent, authentic network for news and commentary about women’s sports, and we’re proud to continue to […]
“We launched iHeart Women’s Sports last year to provide the type of women’s sports coverage that fans have long been wanting,” said Jessie Katz, Head of iHeart Women’s Sports. “The latest programming further builds on the media industry’s most consistent, authentic network for news and commentary about women’s sports, and we’re proud to continue to be a leader in women’s sports content, elevating the invaluable voices of women athletes and sports fans through our platform.”“It’s been a remarkable year for women’s sports, and I’m thrilled to officially join the iHeart Women’s Sports roster for 2025 with my first-ever podcast,” Legge says. “I can’t wait to further that interest and momentum with my show on a platform that celebrates the diverse and authentic voices of women’s sports.”Other shows set to debut include:Women’s sports had a breakout year in 2024, and as 2025 gets rolling there is no sign of that focus waning. Among podcasting’s responses has been the launch of iHeart Women’s Sports, an audio platform created by iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment last June. Following big gains in listenership and demand for new content last year, they say 2025 shows similar promise as they announce a new slate of content for the coming months. Eight new shows will launch on the network in the coming months featuring renowned female athletes like Ashlyn Harris, Mel Reid, and Lexie Brown, among others.
The new shows include Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge. Listeners will hear motorsport pioneer Katherine Legge as she gears up to make history this racing season, competing in some of the world’s toughest events in a quest to have one of the most memorable careers in racing. The podcast will feature inside stories with legends of sports, new faces from the next generation of auto racing, and conversations with the people who’ve supported her throughout her career as a pro athlete.
- Welcome to the Par-tee with Tisha Alyn. Social media star and golf trailblazer Tisha Alyn will dish out expert tips that will help improve her listeners’ game, interview top players on the LPGA tour, sit down for conversations with celebrity superfans, and have a whole lot of fun on and off the course. The first episode will be available on Jan. 15.
- Full Circle with Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose. Lexie Brown, guard for the Los Angeles Sparks, and Mariah Rose, digital content creator behind @hoopsforhotties, will sit down with the duo as they dive into how interest in the WNBA this season caught the league off guard, their college and overseas basketball experience, and day-to-day news around the league. Plus, fans will get all the news during the off-season as Lexie plays in Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled. Both hosts will bring unique perspectives to the show, with Lexie sharing her experiences as a professional athlete and Mariah providing insightful analysis and commentary. The show debuts Jan. 22.
- Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris. World-renowned soccer player Ashlyn Harris steps off the field and invites listeners into a space to discover how being “wide open” — both in sports and in life — will spark connection and inspire growth both personally and professionally. Harris will sit down with influential voices from sports, entertainment, politics, fashion and music to explore the defining moments that cracked them “wide open,” challenging them to embrace their true selves and push beyond their limits. The show debuts Jan. 27.
- Quiet Please! with Mel Reid and Kira Dixon. LPGA champion Mel Reid and star broadcaster Kira Dixon offer spicy takes, industry happenings, and conversations with celebrities, athletes, business leaders, creators, and artists who have figured out how to use golf as a superpower. Available beginning Feb. 12.
- Courtside with Laura Correnti. A new podcast on the business of women’s sports hosted by ad industry veteran and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment CEO Laura Correnti. Courtside will delve deep into the dynamic world of women’s sports, exploring the key business drivers, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry’s future. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with guests, including league executives and team owners, coaches and athletes, and industry experts and influencers as they go beyond the scoreboard, providing listeners with an up-close view of the business of women’s sports and the key factors driving its growth. It will debut in March.
- Hasta Abajo with Melissa Ortiz and Camila Ramón. Former pro soccer player and Olympian Melissa Ortiz will team up with bilingual fitness professional and Latin music advocate Camila Ramón to bring an honest and empowering take on life as Latina athletes and entrepreneurs. From mental health, body image and the pressure of failure to the power of mindset, music as therapy and the realities of Latinidad. The series will feature guests in sports, fitness and media. The show will debut in late March.
- Softball Podcast with AJ Andrews. Hosted by AJ Andrews, professional softball player and the first woman to ever win a Gold Glove Award, this podcast will cover all the latest happenings in pro softball and spotlight interviews with the biggest names in softball, baseball, and more. It is set to launch in late March.
Advertising support for iHeart Women’s Sports continues to build. Novartis will join Capital One, e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. Skin as a founding partner.
