True-Crime Podcasts ‘Disgraceland’ and ‘Hollywoodland’ Join iHeartMedia Network Alongside ‘My Favorite Murder’

True-crime podcaster Jake Brennan is moving his popular shows "Disgraceland" and "Hollywoodland" to the Exactly Right Media network, which is affiliated with iHeartMedia and home to the hit podcast "My Favorite Murder," in a strategic partnership announced this week to expand audience reach and production resources. The agreement marks a significant consolidation within the competitive audio entertainment landscape, bringing three major true-crime properties under one corporate umbrella. The partnership represents a major expansion for Exactly Right Media, the network founded by "My Favorite Murder" hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. While Brennan's production company, Double Elvis, will retain creative control and continue producing the shows, they will now receive executive production support and distribution muscle from both Exactly Right Media and iHeartPodcasts, iHeartMedia's podcast division. This structure allows the shows to maintain their distinctive voice while benefiting from the vast promotional and advertising infrastructure of the world's largest audio company. Industry analysts view this move as part of a broader trend of podcast network consolidation, where independent hit shows join established platforms to secure sustainable growth. "Disgraceland," which explores the criminal and dark histories of musicians, and its spin-off "Hollywoodland," focusing on celebrity scandals, have cultivated dedicated fan bases. By aligning with Exactly Right, they gain access to cross-promotion with the massive "My Favorite Murder" audience, potentially driving significant subscriber growth. For iHeartMedia, the deal strengthens its portfolio in the lucrative true-crime genre, a consistently top-performing category in podcasting. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the collaboration is expected to enhance production value and explore new content formats. Listeners can expect the shows to continue their regular release schedules, now distributed through the expanded iHeartMedia network. This partnership underscores the evolving economics of podcasting, where creative independence and corporate scale are increasingly sought through strategic alliances rather than outright acquisitions.