"Thinking Out Loud with Elvis Duran" Podcast Debuts with Kesha Interview

Ever since the early days of shock jocks, commuters have been blessed or cursed with morning drive time radio. Before streaming music, satellite radio, and podcasting when FM radio was media royalty, every big city seemed to have a "morning zoo" type show with a crazy DJ and a wacky crew of misanthropes. 

Howard Stern and Don Imus would be the most well-known but currently we have Preston & Steve, Heidi & Frank, The Morning Hangover from St. Louis, and, of course, Elvis Duran.

Duran has teamed up with  iHeartMedia to announce a partnership to launch the Elvis Duran Podcast Network which will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

The agreement includes a slate of original entertainment podcasts that will be co-produced by Duran and iHeartPodcasts including a new, original podcast, “Thinking Out Loud with Elvis Duran.”

Listeners can hear the first episode now, which features a conversation with singer-songwriter Kesha. The network will also be home to the replay podcast of “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” the most-listened-to Top 40 radio morning show in the country.

The network also includes podcasts featuring popular segments and extended show content from the Premiere Networks-syndicated
program, which reaches more than five million monthly listeners on 70 stations nationwide, as well as upcoming new podcasts from cast members, including MedhaGandhi and others.

“We’re excited to launch this network and connect with even more listeners and fans,” shared Duran. “I’m confident the audience will love the variety of personalities, including Tommy DiDario and Medha Gandhi, and the entertaining programs that we’ll be
presenting. I’m also looking forward to sitting down with a wide range of people on my new podcast and taking a deep dive in whichever direction they choose - something I'm
not always able to do on my radio show. It’s going to be a fun adventure together.”

“Elvis has long been a companion for millions of people across the country every morning as they prepare to start their day - it’s truly an art the way he engages and energizes these listeners in a way that very few can,” said Will Pearson, President iHeartPodcasts. “We couldn’t be more excited to be introducing a whole network of
shows curated by Elvis himself that are guaranteed to entertain people everywhere throughout the day.”

The Elvis Duran Podcast Network will feature the following podcasts:

Thinking Out Loud with Elvis Duran – Launching now, this new, original podcast features conversations with some of Duran’s favorite people - artists, performers, and even a few regular schmucks - for honest, thoughtful and fun conversations. New
episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays.

Elvis Duran and the Morning Show ON DEMAND – From the first caller of the day to Danielle’s entertainment report, fans can listen to the entirety of each day “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” from start to finish without having to set an alarm.

Elvis Duran Presents: The 15 Minute Morning Show – “The Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” team sits down to spend exactly 15 minutes discussing the topics that didn’t make the show that day (or just make fun of each other without having to watch
their language).

I’ve Never Said This Before with Tommy DiDario – Going places that will surprise and delight you, seasoned entertainment and lifestyle reporter Tommy DiDario speaks with
actors and artists about their journey to success and what they learned along the way. This is a space for guests to reveal who they truly are - and in each interview they’ll tell at least one thing they’ve never said before. Episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays.

So, if you're into morning drivetime radio with its pranks, giveaways, call-ins, and shock jock humor, you should be dialed into these new podcasts from Elvis Duran and iHeart.