PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Bolsters Crypto Advisory Board Adding Lou Kerner

• Kerner joins crypto veterans Steve Lehman and Steve McClurg in assembling an elite team to drive growth in AI, Web3, and the newly launched Crypto Podcast Network

About Lou Kerner:

• Founder of CryptoMondays, a decentralized community with 100k members across 50+ chapters
• Former Partner of Blockchain Coinvestors, a leading crypto-focused fund-of-funds
• CEO of Blockchain Coinvestors Acquisition Corp. I, a publicly traded SPAC
• One of the earliest crypto bloggers and investors, recognized Bitcoin thought leader since 2013
• Former Goldman Sachs Equity Analyst covering media and technology companies

LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a top podcast network and publisher, today announced today Lou Kerner has joined the newly created PodcastOne Crypto Advisory Board joining Steve Lehman and Steve McClurg.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Lou Kerner to PodcastOne,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne. “Lou brings an unmatched depth of knowledge and vision in the crypto and Web3 space. His addition to our Crypto Advisory Board will position PodcastOne at the forefront of innovation in the podcasting space, unlocking new opportunities for creators and listeners alike.”

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.

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