Adam Friedland to Relaunch Podcast on Spotify With World Cup Series
Comedian Adam Friedland is relaunching his podcast on Spotify in July with a new partnership for ad sales and distribution. The deal includes a World Cup-focused mini-series called "The Beautiful Pod" launching June 10 in collaboration with The Ringer. The arrangement expands Friedland's reach across all podcast platforms while capitalizing on his sports interests.
Adam Friedland's podcast "The Adam Friedland Show" will debut its third season on Spotify in July under a new partnership that includes ad sales and distribution across all podcast platforms. As part of the collaboration, Friedland will work with The Ringer, Spotify's sports and culture media brand, to create "The Adam Friedland Show Presents: The Beautiful Pod," a mini-series covering the upcoming World Cup. The series will premiere June 10 and feature Friedland alongside The Ringer's Chris Ryan and other hosts, offering comedic commentary on tournament action. New video episodes will air Tuesdays and Fridays on the show's Spotify feed and other podcast platforms. The announcement was made during an appearance by Friedland on Bill Simmons' podcast on June 7, with Simmons—founder of The Ringer and head of talk strategy at Spotify—praising Friedland's reinvention of the interview podcast format.
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Comedian Adam Friedland to Relaunch Podcast on Spotify, Plus New World Cup-Focused Series With Ringer
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