Today, Lava for Good Podcasts announced it has teamed up with
iHeartMedia, the No. 1 global podcast publisher according to
Podtrac. Under the new arrangement, Lava for Good Podcasts’
long-running hit series Wrongful
Conviction and Righteous Convictions with Jason
Flom and its upcoming slate of new true crime and social
justice-focused podcasts will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast
Network and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere
podcasts are heard.
Lava for Good CEO Jason Flom and iHeart COO Will
Pearson kicked off the partnership with a visit to Sing Sing
Correctional Facility in Ossining, New York in order to cement the
two companies’ commitment to shining a light on the stories of
social injustice and, as famed criminal justice advocate Bryan
Stevenson (Just Mercy) famously advised, showing up to be
proximate to the places where injustices prevail.
“The work Lava for Good has done to tell the
stories of those wrongfully convicted or denied justice is so
important,” said Pearson. “We are honored and humbled to be
partnering with such a talented team to bring these stories to a
wider audience in hopes that as the episodes from this incredible
slate of podcasts are heard, it will become that much clearer that
there is still real work to be done. The Lava for Good team is so
skilled in helping its listeners see that each of us can play a
role in making the change our world needs.”
The first new podcast under the partnership
is Bone Valley, a groundbreaking series that brings listeners
along on an investigative journey through the swamps and courtrooms
of central Florida in a search for truth and justice in the
wrongful conviction of Leo Schofield, who has been serving a life
sentence in Florida for the 1987 murder of his wife, Michelle.
Launching on September 21, Bone Valley is hosted by
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Gilbert King, who
uncovers compelling evidence of Leo’s innocence including a
chilling confession to the murder from a convicted serial
killer.
Other upcoming releases from Lava for Good include
a special series of Wrongful
Conviction episodes beginning September 12, guest-hosted
by true crime luminaries including Lauren Bright Pacheco (Murder in
Illinois), David Rudolph (The Staircase), and Laura Nirider (Making
a Murderer) and formerly incarcerated persons including Amanda
Knox, Earlonne Woods (Ear Hustle), and Patrick Pursley. On
November 15, Lava releases The War on Drugs, a stunning new
series which takes a hard look at America’s disastrous drug policy,
and in January welcomes the second season of the hit
series Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng, following
Freleng’s Pulitzer Prize for her work hosting
the Suave podcast.
Founded and led by celebrated music executive,
podcast host, author, and justice advocate Flom alongside Lava
Media COO Jeff Kempler and produced in association with Signal Co.
No1, Lava for Good is a recognized leader in compelling and
impactful social justice content and campaigns. Earlier this year,
Lava for Good was honored at The Anthem Awards, winning a Silver
Award for Human & Civil Rights - Best Strategy. In 2021,
the Wrongful Conviction series was recognized by the
International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for the Webby
Awards, with Wrongful Conviction: False
Confessions taking home the Webby People's Voice honor in the
Crime & Justice category.
Downloaded over 35 million times, Lava for Good’s
#1-charting lineup of true crime and social justice podcasts has
been credited with influencing exonerations, clemencies, pardons,
and legislative reforms nationwide. Its hosts have been featured as
leading champions of justice by NPR, Dr. Phil, The Joe Rogan
Experience, The Jordan Harbinger Show, The Breakfast Club, and Sway
In The Morning. The show also helped to bring global attention to
the cases of Rodney Reed, Julius Jones, and Melissa Lucio, all of
whom had their executions halted after a global outcry.
"We’re thrilled to partner with iHeartMedia to
further our mission of creating real and lasting change through
telling human stories,” said Flom. “I am particularly excited to
build on our 7-year history with the upcoming new shows in the
coming months — shows that will focus on jaw-dropping wrongful
conviction cases as well as peeling back the layers of the everyday
injustice that has permeated our criminal legal system for far too
long. We are also excited to expand our slate with phenomenal hosts
like Pulitzer Prize winners Maggie Freleng and Gilbert King, with
more announcements coming soon.”
To learn more about Lava for Good Podcasts,
visit www.lavaforgood.com.
About Lava for GoodLava for Good
creates standout original content, podcasts, and experiences,
amplifying the voices of contemporary social justice champions and
inspiring action towards a more informed, empathic, and just
society.
Founded and led by renowned music executive,
children's book author, and philanthropist Jason Flom along with
Lava Media COO Jeff Kempler in association with Signal Co. No1,
Lava for Good’s #1-charting lineup of podcasts have been downloaded
over 35 million times and are credited with influencing
exonerations, clemencies, pardons, legislation and reforms
nationwide. The lineup, which features leading experts, attorneys,
activists, and journalists on the frontlines of human rights and
justice movements, currently includes Wrongful
Conviction, Wrongful Conviction with Maggie
Freleng, Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom, False
Confessions, Junk Science, and more, and is available on all
major podcast platforms.About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading
audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans
every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more
consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the
reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four
times the ad-enabled reach 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 and has the number one social footprint among audio
players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media
brand, and 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 iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
Media inquiries: Dawn KamerlingThe Press
Housedawn@thepresshouse.comwww.thepresshouse.com
Jenn
PowersiHeartMediajennpowers@iheartmedia.com
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