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Time Out
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Virgin is launching an immersive true-crime cruise leaving from Miami
Cruise ships and true crime—they go together like Unsolved Mysteries and Robert Stack. And now, Virgin Voyages and iHeartPodcasts are giving murderinos the chance to come together for a true-crime-fueled cruise out of Miami. If you're someone who perks up from cold cases and not cold brew, this five-night, adults-only cruise may be just the thing to bring some zing into your October. Departing from Port Miami on Friday, October 10, Virgin's True Crime Voyage will see its Valiant Lady cruise ship sail to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and Virgin Voyages' Beach Club in Bimini over five days, before returning to Miami on Wednesday, October 15. Among the onboard activities are live podcast recordings of iHeartPodcast shows Betrayal, Stuff They Don't Want You to Know and Buried Bones, along with meet-and-greets, workshops (about making podcasts, not committing crime) and giveaways. "We're beyond excited to bring our investigations to the high seas as there's something deliciously twisted about discussing cold cases while sipping cocktails under the Caribbean sun," said Buried Bones co-host Kate Winkler Dawson in a statement. "Our fans are going to experience true crime storytelling like never before, and honestly, what better setting for mystery than the middle of the ocean?" "We're always looking for ways to craft experiences as bold and original as our Sailors," SVP of Fleet Experiences at Virgin Voyages Nicole Huang added. "This True Crime Voyage is a perfect expression of that, blending the intrigue of incredible storytelling with the indulgence of elevated travel. We're taking everything our Sailors already love about Virgin Voyages and adding a twist for the Halloween season. It's going to be mysterious, glamorous and like nothing else at sea.' In addition to the podcast lineups, the October excursion will include plenty of Halloween-inspired programming, including costume contests, bar crawls and a special edition of the ship's beloved Happenings Cast show. Plus, attendees can expect a spooky version of Virgin Voyages' signature Scarlet Night soiree.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
iHeartMedia and Exactly Right Media Partner to Bring "My Favorite Murder" and the Full ERM Lineup of Shows to iHeartPodcasts
The deal will expand iHeartMedia's podcast network with exclusive co-production, sales representation, marketing and distribution of 14 ERM shows as well as a roster of new podcasts NEW YORK, February 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a partnership agreement with Exactly Right Media (ERM), the audio production company co-founded by "My Favorite Murder" creators Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff. The agreement makes iHeartMedia the exclusive sales, marketing and distribution partner for Exactly Right Media's full slate of premium podcasts including the flagship show and fan favorite "My Favorite Murder," as well as "Buried Bones," "Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez," "This Podcast Will Kill You" and more. This partnership comes on the heels of the 9th anniversary of "My Favorite Murder," a milestone that marks nearly a decade of global success for the show. "My Favorite Murder" has approximately two billion lifetime downloads, and hosts Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff have sold out more than 100 live shows around the world. "My Favorite Murder" has gone on to win several industry recognitions including as an iHeartPodcast Awards recipient of the Audio Pioneer Icon Award, a Silver Spotify Creator Milestone Award and Webby People's Voice Winner in Podcasts: Best Co-Hosts – showing that Exactly Right Media has built an unwavering community of listeners. "We couldn't be more excited to partner with Exactly Right Media, especially as we celebrate the incredible success of 'My Favorite Murder' on its 9th anniversary," said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. "Exactly Right's bold approach to storytelling and their passionate, engaged listener base make them an exceptional partner for us. We're proud to have their existing shows joining our family and can't wait to create new podcasts with them." In addition to sales, marketing and distribution of ERM's 14 current shows, the deal will include the creation and co-production of new shows, further expanding the breadth of content available to millions of podcast listeners worldwide. These new shows will leverage Exactly Right Media's world-class production capabilities powered by their new audio and video studio, which opened in May 2024. "We're thrilled to join forces with iHeartMedia to amplify our shows and reach even more listeners," said Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, co-founders of Exactly Right Media. "The 9th anniversary of 'My Favorite Murder' is the perfect time to join forces with iHeartMedia. We're looking forward to working together to create even more compelling, thought-provoking content." For a full list of shows visit About My Favorite MurderMy Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since its inception in January 2016, the show has broken global download records and sparked an enthusiastic and dedicated community of listeners. Visit for more information. About Exactly Right MediaFounded in 2018, the Exactly Right podcast network provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. Created by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, hosts of the hit podcast My Favorite Murder, the Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics and voices, serving the highly engaged listenership of My Favorite Murder and beyond. Visit for more company information. About iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit for more company information. View source version on Contacts Jenn Powers, JennPowers@ Exactly Right Media, press@ Sign in to access your portfolio
