Upworthy Launches Its First Podcast, Upworthy Weekly

Featuring stories that deliver the best of humanity

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upworthy announced its first-ever podcast, Upworthy Weekly. The podcast expands on Upworthy’s most engaging and popular stories of the week by opening them up to fun and thought-provoking conversations. “Upworthy Weekly is the perfect way to shake off the Monday-to-Friday news cycle with a refreshing dose of good news — a fresh and lighthearted look at some of our site’s most popular and engaging stories,” according to Lucia Knell, VP Upworthy. “We are very excited to be reaching an audience of listeners with Upworthy content.”

The new podcast is co-hosted by Upworthy staff writer Tod Perry and Alison Rosen of the popular podcast "Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend.” Previously, she was co-host of the Adam Carolla Show. According to Alison, “I’ve been a fan of Upworthy for years, and I’m overjoyed to be co-hosting this podcast with Tod.”

Upworthy Weekly has already received rave reviews from listeners who call it “delightful,” “full of spirited and culturally-relevant discussions,” and, a “much-need break from the stresses of day-to-day life!” Early reviewers are fans of the hosts’ chemistry, calling Alison and Tod a “perfect match” who “make you feel like you are listening to two funny friends having a chat.”

Upworthy Weekly has new episodes every Saturday. Subscribe in stories and link in bio wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gEgEt-_p

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