New Podcast from Creators of “Takin’ A Walk” and “Music Saved Me” Debuts June 9, 2025

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LOS ANGELES – June 4, 2025 – Premiere Networks and media executive and consultant Buzz Knight today announced the launch of a new podcast “Comedy Saved Me” hosted by TV and radio veteran Lynn Hoffman. The new show will debut Monday, June 9, 2025, with iHeartPodcasts.

Joining Buzz Knight Media’s lineup of popular podcasts – which includes “Takin’ A Walk” and “Music Saved Me” – “Comedy Saved Me” is a new, weekly podcast that celebrates the healing power of humor. In each episode, Hoffman will sit down with comedians, entertainers and cultural voices to share personal, powerful stories about how comedy changed their lives, and sometimes even saved them.

“Lifting people up, making them laugh and inspiring them is one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet, and it’s exactly why I got into the entertainment business,” said Hoffman. “A heartfelt thank you to Premiere Networks, and to my longtime friend, mentor, and producer Buzz Knight, for once again giving me the incredible platform and opportunity to showcase these talented comedians and entertainers and share their stories.”

“I’m grateful to Julie Talbott and Premiere for embracing our new ‘Comedy Saved Me’ podcast,

and I’m thrilled once again to be teaming up with the talented Lynn Hoffman as we share laughter and meaningful stories with listeners everywhere,” said Knight. “It’s truly outstanding to be part of the iHeartPodcast network with another show.”

“We’re excited to expand our partnership with Buzz Knight Media to bring ‘Comedy Saved Me’ to iHeartPodcasts,” said Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. “This new podcast is equal parts candid, heartfelt and funny, and a good reminder that humor can lead to healing.”

“Comedy Saved Me” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. New episodes will be published Mondays on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen on your favorite device.

About Lynn Hoffman
Lynn Hoffman is a television and radio host, interviewer, producer, voice-over artist and host of the “Music Saved Me” podcast. From hosting the Emmy Award™ winning series “Private Sessions” on A&E to VH1 Classic VJ and the host of her own New York City morning radio show, Lynn has interviewed, worked with, produced and befriended some of the greatest legends in the music and entertainment business. For more information, visit https://lynnhoffmanvo.com/.

About Buzz Knight
Buzz Knight is a media expert and innovator with more than 25 years of experience in the broadcast industry. He is the founder and CEO of Buzz Knight Media, a consulting firm that helps media companies grow and innovate in the areas of content, talent, platform and technology. He also hosts two podcasts that showcase his passion and knowledge of music history and culture. Before launching his own firm, Knight was the EVP of Strategy and Innovation for Beasley Media Group, where he led the company's expansion into podcasting and experiential activations. He also created and launched the Media Innovation Hackathon at CES, a platform for technology and product incubation. He has a proven track record of driving revenue growth, market share gains, and industry recognition for various media companies, including CBS and Greater Media. He started his career as an on-air personality and program director, elevating several radio stations to top performance levels. He is a sought-after speaker, contributor, and advisor in the media industry, and was a member of the NAB Committee on Local Radio Audience Measurement. Visit https://www.buzzknightmedia.com/ for more information.

About Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, syndicates more than 100 radio programs and services to more than 8,000 radio affiliations and reaches a quarter billion listeners monthly. Premiere offers the best in talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring the following personalities: Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton, George Noory, Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd, Granger Smith, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, Johnjay and Rich, Big Boy, Brooke & Jeffrey, Doug Gottlieb, Enrique Santos, Nancy Grace, and others. For more information, please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com.