<div id="readability-page-1">LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne ( PODC ) , a leading publisher and podcast sales network, announced today that it has extended its agreement with Lindsie Chrisley for the exclusive sales and distribution rights for the The Southern Tea podcast in a multiyear deal. Additionally, PodcastOne ( PODC ) has acquired the distribution rights to KILLR Network’s Dude Dads podcast. “PodcastOne is thrilled to extend our relationship with Lindsie Chrisley and grow our shared roster of shows with the KILLR Network to 6 total shows with the addition of Dude Dads. Our company is focused on hands-on growth strategies that enable our hosts to focus on content creation while we use our expertise to build audiences and revenue,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne ( PODC ). In each episode of The Southern Tea, host Lindsie Chrisley is a southern girl trying to navigate life while staying true to her roots, and true to herself. The Southern Tea is a weekly heart to heart with the listeners where Lindsie leaves nothing off the table. With no topic off limits, this podcast is an ongoing conversation on life, career, family, faith, motherhood, and everything in between. Lindsie swears to spill the tea, the whole tea, and nothing but the tea. From the KILLR Network Dude Dads, hosted by Jeri Sheats and Tom Wright, is dude dads doin' dude stuff! A couple of fathers/husbands embracing masculinity, raising strong kids, and being family leaders. PodcastOne’s full roster of top ranked podcasts includes programming across top genres such as news, comedy, true crime, sports and society and culture and includes shows such as The Adam Carolla Show, The Jordan Harbinger Show, Karma and Chaos, Stassi with Tay, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, LadyGang, Court Junkie, Pop Apologists and Varnamtown. PodcastOne ( PODC ) shows are available through PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard. About PodcastOne ( PODC ) PodcastOne ( PODC ) is a leading podcast platform that provides creators and advertisers with a comprehensive 360-degree solution in sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution. PodcastOne ( PODC ) has surpassed 3.9 billion total downloads with a community of 200 top podcasters, including Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jordan Harbinger, LadyGang, A&amp;E's Cold Case Files, and Varnamtown. PodcastOne ( PODC ) has built a distribution network reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions across all channels, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. PodcastOne ( PODC ) is also the parent company of PodcastOne Pro which offers fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists. 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PodcastOne has renewed its multiyear deal with Lindsie Chrisley for The Southern Tea podcast, which has surpassed 2.5 million downloads and includes 248 episodes. Additionally, PodcastOne has acquired distribution rights for the KILLR Network's Dude Dads podcast, expanding its roster to six shows. PodcastOne aims to enhance audience growth and revenue through strategic partnerships and content creation.

PodcastOne Renews Lindsie Chrisley’s The Southern Tea in Multiyear Deal; Podcast Exceeds 2.5 Million Downloads with 248 Episodes to Date