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Lemonada Media Partners with KSL Podcasts to Launch "The Letter" - A True Crime Podcast That Details Healing After Tragedy

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media, the podcast network that makes life suck less, and KSL Podcasts – the team behind the hit podcast COLD – today announced The Letter, a new original true crime podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Amy Donaldson. This 8-part narrative series tells the story of the brutal murder of Zachary Snarr, which took place in Salt Lake City, UT, on August 28,1996. The Letter weaves a story of forgiveness, guilt, and what happens after the headlines die down and the real story begins.

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  • The Letter weaves a story of forgiveness, guilt, and what happens after the headlines die down and the real story begins.
  • She crawled to the top of the hillside with bullet wounds in her head and leg and flagged down a passing car.
  • With over sixty-five million downloads, KSL Podcasts produces chart topping podcasts including COLD and Hope in Darkness.
  • She moved to KSL Podcasts in March of 2021 where she co-hosted Talking Cold, a companion podcast to the award-winning COLD Podcast.

Lemonada Media and Penguin Random House To Partner For An Innovative Cross-Platform Book Club

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media, the podcast network that makes life suck less, and Penguin Random House, the world's largest trade book publisher, are partnering together for an all-new book club. Launching in September, the book club will be activated across both Lemonada Media and Penguin Random House's owned platforms with a direct landing page on the Penguin Random House website and will feature reviews, author interviews, and custom ad integrations across Lemonada Media's social media accounts and podcast slate programming.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media , the podcast network that makes life suck less, and Penguin Random House, the world's largest trade book publisher, are partnering together for an all-new book club.
  • Launching in September, the book club will be activated across both Lemonada Media and Penguin Random House's owned platforms with a direct landing page on the Penguin Random House website and will feature reviews, author interviews, and custom ad integrations across Lemonada Media's social media accounts and podcast slate programming.
  • At the core of the book club, Lemonada, its diverse talent roster, and Penguin Random House will select recent or upcoming releases from Penguin Random House to spotlight to align with themes from Lemonada Media's current slate of podcasts.
  • For more information about Lemonada Book Club Powered By Penguin Random House, please visit https://sites.prh.com/lemonadabookclub .

Lemonada Media Partners with SomeFriends and SALT to Launch "First" - A New Podcast Created and Hosted by Comedian Kareem Rahma

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

With 'firsts' across business, politics, entertainment, sports, fashion and everything in between, the show will bring the fascinating true stories of these heroes to life, and celebrate their achievements and broader impact on American culture, while also acknowledging the struggles, setbacks and subjugation that they faced. Equal parts entertaining and informative -- served with a big dose of humor – some of the 'firsts' being covered include Connie Chung, the first Asian American to anchor a major network newscast; Wendell Scott, the first African-American driver to win a race at NASCAR's highest level; Omar Sharif, the first Muslim actor nominated for an Academy Award; and Willie O'Ree, the first Black player in the National Hockey League.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media , the podcast network that makes life suck less, announced today it has partnered with BIPOC-focused podcast company SomeFriends and leading audio-first media company SALT to launch "First" -- an unscripted, comedy podcast created and hosted by Kareem Rahma -- launching November 1, 2022.
  • "Comedy is a compelling way to explore serious stories, and that's the premise for 'First,' said Kareem Rahma, host and co-founder of SomeFriends.
  • Andrew Kuo, SomeFriends CEO and co-Founder, adds, 'First' is truly emblematic of our mission here at SomeFriends.
  • SomeFriends is an IP-driven podcast company focused on elevating BIPOC stories and talent, with the mission of entertaining everybody.

Lemonada Media To Launch "Call For Help," A New Podcast Series Examining The Promise And Perils Of The New 988 Hotline

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media, the podcast network that makes life suck less, is launching its newest original podcast, "Call For Help," on August 16, 2022. This four-part series is hosted by Lemonada co-founder and host of "Last Day," Stephanie Wittels Wachs, and features special correspondent Zak Williams -- mental health advocate and son of the late Robin Williams -- on each episode. Throughout the new series, Wittels Wachs interviews experts about the promise and the perils of the newly launched 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) and goes deeper into the challenges with the mental health system in America overall.

Key Points: 
  • As of July 16, 2022, there's another option: 988, a new hotline designed to handle mental health crises.
  • 988 isn't going to solve all of our problems overnight, but it's certainly a giant step in the right direction.
  • Stephanie Wittels Wachs is co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lemonada Media, a podcast network that makes life suck less.
  • The Foundation's primary focus is to eliminate the use of jail and prisons for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.

Lemonada Media Premieres New Podcast, "V Interesting," Hosted By Beloved TikTok Superstar V Spehar

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media, the podcast network that makes life suck less, today premieres V Interesting -- a new, twice-weekly podcast hosted by beloved TikTok star V Spehar. Part explainer, part thought-starter show, every Tuesday and Friday the "Under the Desk News" anchor will bring their sharp outfits and witty commentary to make you the most well-informed and "v interesting" person in any crowd.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media , the podcast network that makes life suck less, today premieres V Interesting -- a new, twice-weekly podcast hosted by beloved TikTok star V Spehar.
  • Lemonada and V partnering means we can help people understand the story behind the news and stay informed while being entertained," shared Jessica Cordova Kramer, CEO and co-founder of Lemonada Media.
  • "We love the vibrant community V has built on TikTok and are so excited to welcome their fans to our Lemonada family."
  • For more information on Lemonada and its podcasts, please visit www.lemonadamedia.com .Lemonada is represented by Josh Lindgren at CAA.

Lemonada Media Premieres New Season of Hit Podcast, "Let's Tawk," Hosted By Jaime Primak Sullivan

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media, the podcast network that makes life suck less, today announces an all new season of its hilarious hit podcast, Let's Tawk. The show is hosted by writer and producer Jaime Primak Sullivan, best known as the star of Bravo's Jersey Belle and creator of the wildly popular web series #CawfeeTawk. For the second season of Let's Tawk (formerly titled Tell Me What To Do), Jaime is joined by her contrarian Millennial assistant Jaxon as the two share their unfiltered thoughts and feelings on battlefield parenting, imposter syndrome, the blatant lies around marriage, the professional hamster wheel, female friendships, and the constant evolution of culture and its role in shaping our everyday lives.

Key Points: 
  • The show is hosted by writer and producer Jaime Primak Sullivan, best known as the star of Bravo's Jersey Belle and creator of the wildly popular web series #CawfeeTawk.
  • I'm excited for the new season because I think these episodes will inspire some, ignite others, and quite frankly piss a few off," says Primak Sullivan.
  • "We're at a time in our country when we need to engage everyone in what it means to create a better world.
  • Jaime Primak Sullivan found fame as the star of Bravo's Jersey Belle, and parlayed that exposure into a successful daily web series, #cawfeetawk.

Lemonada Media's Award-Winning Podcast "In The Bubble with Andy Slavitt" Expands To Three Times Weekly

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Friday, May 6, 2022

As a White House advisor and crisis response leader in two presidential administrations, Slavitt is plugged into the behind-the-scenes world of global thought leaders. His brand of dependable, nonpartisan analysis has made In The Bubble a trusted source for millions of monthly listeners and top news outlets alike, taking home the title of Best Health & Wellness Podcast at the 2022 Webby Awards, along with a nomination for Best Host. With this new, more comprehensive format of the series, Slavitt will continue to bring listeners into his bubble with leaders in science, government, culture, and politics -- like previous guests Jose Andres, Susan Rice, Chelsea Clinton, Ken Burns, Tina Fey, Pete Buttigieg, Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, Ron Klain, Gretchen Whitmer, Anthony Fauci, and Lori Lightfoot  --  many of whom rarely give in-depth interviews but will who drop their guard and give candid advice as news breaks, crises loom, and the complexities of the world seem impossible to navigate.

Key Points: 
  • "I don't care who you are, the headlines today can be disturbing and scary.
  • All current episodes of In The Bubble with Andy Slavitt are available now on all major podcast platforms.
  • Founded in 2019 by Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs, Lemonada is an award-winning, independent, audio-first podcast network, with a mission to make life suck less.
  • The company is also the creator of the audio reality podcast genre, and launched BEING Studios, where reality TV meets podcasting.

Lemonada Media Launches Debut Podcast from BEING Studios Audio Reality™ "BEING Trans" -- Reality TV For Your Ears

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Throughout the season, you'll meet Jeffrey, a transgender man and standup comic navigating his career as well as his relationship with his partner, Emma. You'll meet Mariana, a trans woman from Guatemala who is tackling tough issues at a local LGBTQ center along with her coworker Kadence. You'll meet Chloe, who's new to Los Angeles, and new to dating as a trans woman. And you'll meet Sy, who's figuring out their relationship and family dynamics with their husband Robert since coming out as trans non-binary. Dating, parenting, doctor visits, career quandaries, parties -- you'll get to hear them all.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --From Lemonada Media , the podcast network that makes life suck less, comes BEING Trans --- the debut series from the network's BEING Studios, the first audio reality podcast studio where audio meets reality TV.
  • Last summer, Lemonada announced the launch of BEING Studios, which creates groundbreaking, immersive audio reality podcasts that provide an unfiltered look into other people's lives.
  • The company is also the creator of the audio reality podcast genre, and launched BEING Studios, where reality TV meets podcasting.
  • For more information on Lemonada and its podcasts, please visit www.lemonadamedia.com .Lemonada is represented by Josh Lindgren at CAA.

Lemonada Media Rapidly Expands Its Slate Of Podcasts, Including Ricki Lake's "Raised By Ricki," a Cultural Retrospective of the Host's Iconic Talk Show

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media, the podcast network that makes life suck less, today announced some of its new slate of original programming, all of which further Lemonada's mission to share the unfiltered version of the human experience. On the heels of securing $8M in funding earlier this year, Lemonada has quickly expanded its slate of 20 original podcasts reaching millions of listeners per month and will grow to over 30 original podcasts in 2022.

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  • Coming later this year is Raised By Ricki, hosted by the iconic talk show host and director Ricki Lake.
  • "We wanted to tap into the zeitgeist of processing the 90s, but we wanted to do it with Ricki.
  • "Raised By Ricki," Hosted by Ricki Lake, Launching Fall 2022
    If you were raised in the 90s, you were raised by Ricki Lake.
  • For more information on Lemonada and its podcasts, please visit www.lemonadamedia.com .Lemonada is represented by Josh Lindgren at CAA.

Lemonada Media Announces New Season of Award-Winning Podcast Series, Last Day, A Show Devoted to Tackling Massive Epidemics with Humanity and Finding Solutions

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonada Media, the podcast network that makes life suck less, today announces the return of their award-winning flagship podcast series, Last Day, which looks to confront massive epidemics with humanity, wit, and a quest for progress. Hosted by Lemonada co-founder and author, Stephanie Wittels Wachs, season three returns April 6th to address the harrowing reality of gun violence in America while seeking out answers to the question that so many are asking, "How can we live safely in a country that has more guns than people?"

Key Points: 
  • Stephanie Wittels Wachs and Jessica Cordova Kramer created Last Day , and subsequently Lemonada, after each lost their brothers to overdoses.
  • They realized that building a community around their grief could pull themand others suffering from profound loss out of darkness.
  • Stephanie Wittels Wachs is co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lemonada Media, a podcast network that makes life suck less.
  • She co-created and hosts Last Day, Lemonada's award-winning flagship show confronting massive epidemics with humor, compassion, and a quest for progress.