Cumulus Media Announces Expanded Partnership With Rich Eisen

Newest Collaboration, What The Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask, Launches September 12 on the Cumulus Podcast Network

NEW YORK, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) today announced a new deal with Emmy- and Marconi-nominated host Rich Eisen for the Cumulus Podcast Network to distribute, market, and monetize all existing and forthcoming podcasts with the newly formed Rich Eisen Podcast Network.

Eisen’s latest production, What The Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask, drops its first episode, Tuesday, September 12^th on the Cumulus Podcast Network. What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask is a unique blend of witty banter, offbeat conversations, and expert sports commentary, hosted by Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Suzy Shuster alongside the first female CEO in the NFL, the “Princess of Darkness” herself, Amy Trask.  This lively, often hilarious podcast gives listeners an exclusive look into the world of NFL football.  From the sidelines to the locker rooms, and all the way up to the front office, nothing is off limits as Suzy and Amy interview the biggest names and personalities in football, sports, and entertainment while sharing their personal insights from the weekend's gridiron action. What The Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask drops weekly on Tuesdays throughout the NFL Season.

Most recently, Eisen launched Overreaction Monday on September 4^th to make for a big week in football from the growing Rich Eisen Podcast Network. Overreaction Monday expands the most popular segment of his flagship podcast, The Rich Eisen Show, into its own weekly podcast with Eisen and co-host Chris Brockman reflecting on the biggest fan- and hysterical media-driven overreactions from the previous weekend’s professional and college football games. Watch the first episode on You Tube here.

Eisen also anchors his flagship podcast, The Rich Eisen Show, which blends sports, pop culture, humor, and interviews, discussing topical issues not commonly addressed by sportscasters. 

To support his growing podcast network, Eisen has built an expanded studio and team in El Segundo, California with state-of-the-art recording equipment and set design.

“Since joining the Cumulus family, they have shown unwavering support for my vision in growing my brand,” said Eisen. “As I have expanded my suite of services, they were the only ones I wanted to do business with, and I couldn’t think of a better place for my voice and productions to be heard over the coming years.”