Chelsea Handler will launch a podcast network with iHeartMedia as part of a new multiyear partnership.
The network will include Dear Chelsea, Handler’s podcast that is already partnered with iHeart, as well as the new podcast You’re the Problem … with Yamaneika, hosted by stand-up comedian Yamaneika Saunders. The comedy podcast will debut July 15, and will see Saunders and producer Tyree Rush asking listeners to share thoughts on pop culture, news and politics in addition to Saunders’ own takes.
This is the first podcast to launch on the network, with several more titles to come.
“When I started Dear Chelsea, I wanted to give people access to me and build a place where people could come for honest advice, real conversation and a lot of laughter,” said Handler. “Building that community into a network feels incredibly meaningful, especially because I get to launch it with someone I know, love and believe in as much as Yamaneika. She’s one of the funniest people I know and I can’t wait for people to make her part of their lives the way I have.”
Dear Chelsea, which launched in April 2021, also now streams on Netflix, as part of iHeartMedia’s partnership with the platform.
“Chelsea has become an incredibly influential voice in the podcasting space with her unique ability to create community among her listeners,” said Will Pearson, president, iHeartPodcasts. “We’re excited to expand that audience with the Dear Chelsea Network and welcome Yamaneika’s new show.”
Saunders has written for Inside Amy Schumer and That Damn Michael Che, and appeared on Life & Beth, among other projects. She is the opener for Handler’s currently running High and Mighty Tour.
“I’m so excited to be a part of the Dear Chelsea Network family, and for the world to listen to ‘You’re The Problem … with Yamaneika,’” said Saunders. “I love running my mouth, joking around and telling it like it is … cause I’m not the problem, YOU ARE.”
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