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PodcastOne buys sales rights to Star Trek actors’ podcast with 3M downloads

PodcastOne acquires exclusive sales and distribution rights to 'Dropping Names...and Other Things with Brent & Jonny,' hosted by Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes. The podcast has amassed nearly 3 million downloads in its first 15 episodes.

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Helena Vásquez · Business Desk · 27 Aug 2026 · 17:27 · 1 min read
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PodcastOne buys sales rights to Star Trek actors’ podcast with 3M downloads

PodcastOne has acquired exclusive sales and distribution rights to the podcast Dropping Names...and Other Things with Brent & Jonny, hosted by actors Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes, both known for their roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

The podcast has demonstrated strong performance since its launch, with the first 15 episodes accumulating nearly 3 million downloads. Its social media presence has also grown to over 500,000 followers across platforms. The show features conversations with notable guests, including Seth MacFarlane, Nathan Fillion, LeVar Burton, and Alan Tudyk, among others.

PodcastOne, a Los Angeles-based company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker PODC, has expanded its network by adding 12 podcasts in 2026 alone. The company’s network now includes 200 podcasters and has surpassed 3.9 billion total downloads. Its distribution spans major platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio, reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions.

Kit Gray, President and co-founder of PodcastOne, highlighted the hosts’ ability to foster engaging and dynamic conversations, stating that their discussions connect with guests in a unique way. Other prominent shows on PodcastOne’s roster include The Adam Carolla Show, The Jordan Harbinger Show, and Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Helena covers corporate news for listed and private companies across Europe, from strategy shifts to leadership changes, with an eye for what a story signals about the broader market.

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