PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Acquires Exclusive Sales and Distribution Rights to Dropping Names…and Other Things with Brent & Jonny in Multi-Year Deal
First 15 Episodes Near 3 Million Downloads; Social Media Following Tops 500k Across Channels
12th Podcast Added to Network This Year; Expands PodcastOne’s Premium Portfolio and Strengthens Position as a Leading Destination for Entertainment Podcasts
Los Angeles, CA – August 26, 2026 – PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a leading publisher and podcast sales network, announced today the acquisition of the exclusive sales and distribution rights to Dropping Names…and Other Things with Brent & Jonny, an entertainment podcast from actors Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes.
Dropping Names…and Other Things with Brent & Jonny is a conversation podcast show from Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Spiner and Frakes. Each episode, these longtime friends sit down with fascinating characters they’ve met across decades in the industry. Whether you’re a sci-fi fan, a film buff, or just here for the laughs, this is the show where great stories meet great conversations… and a few names get dropped along the way. To date guests have included Hollywood icons Seth MacFarlane, Nathan Fillion, LeVar Burton, Alan Tudyk, Ron Perlman, Joel McHale, Felicia Day, Jane Leeves, Michael Dorn and Tom Bergeron.
“Brent and Jonny are beloved television stars who happen to also be magnetic podcast hosts. Through their show and in each episode they guide dynamic, engaged and hilarious conversation connecting us with their guests like never before. Audiences feel like they’re guests at the most exclusive party in town and our advertising partners are excited to engage with the podcast in unique and creative ways,” said Kit Gray, President and co-founder of PodcastOne.
PodcastOne’s full roster of top ranked podcasts includes programming across top genres such as news, comedy, true crime, sports and society and culture and includes shows such as The Adam Carolla Show, The Jordan Harbinger Show, Karma and Chaos, Stassi with Tay, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, LadyGang, Court Junkie, Pop Apologists and Varnamtown. PodcastOne shows are available through PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard.
About PodcastOne
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) is a leading podcast platform that provides creators and advertisers with a comprehensive 360-degree solution in sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution. PodcastOne has surpassed 3.9 billion total downloads with a community of 200 top podcasters, including Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jordan Harbinger, LadyGang, A&E’s Cold Case Files, and Varnamtown. PodcastOne has built a distribution network reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions across all channels, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. PodcastOne is also the parent company of PodcastOne Pro which offers fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists. For more information, visit www.podcastone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X at @podcastone.
