New Podcast Episodes Available on
Tuesdays
BURBANK,
Calif., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week,
in celebration of International Day of Charity, Warner Bros.
Unscripted Television, in association with Telepictures, debuts the
"Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon"
podcast in collaboration with iHeartPodcasts and
SixDegrees.Org. In his new show, Bacon will encourage listeners to
make a difference in the world around them and will help them to
lean in, learn and be inspired to act. Fans can tune into "Six
Degrees with Kevin Bacon" beginning
today and new episodes will be available on
Tuesdays.
Starring in some of the biggest films over the last three
decades, Kevin Bacon has become a
pop culture icon and everyone seems to be connected to
him by six degrees or less. After continually hearing his name used
alongside the popular "six degrees" concept, Bacon decided to
embrace it by creating the non-profit SixDegrees.org and is now
taking it one step further in his new podcast "Six Degrees with
Kevin Bacon."
"I'm thrilled to be able to expand the work I do
with SixDegrees in this way. This podcast peels back the
layers for fans and shows them another side of their favorite
stars, while honoring the real heroes—the people on the ground
making a difference. It provides my guests with a platform to talk
about the real world issues that keep them awake at night.
It's a first for me and I'm looking forward to people
getting to know me in a different way." expressed Actor, Musician,
Philanthropist and now Host, Kevin
Bacon.
Each week, Bacon has fun, lively conversations with his
celebrity connections about their lives, passion projects and
favorite charitable causes. Every episode also features the
extraordinary changemakers behind these charitable organizations,
who share inspirational stories about their efforts to motivate
and bring about positive change in their communities.
Upcoming guests will include Mark
Ruffalo (The Solutions Project), Matthew
McConaughey (Just Keep Livin'), Penn
Badgley (Tahirih Justice Center), Idina Menzel (A
BroaderWay), Alyssa Milano (UNICEF), Jewel (Inspiring Children's
Foundation), Ron Funches (School on Wheels), among others.
"SixDegrees.Org is committed to boosting the remarkable
initiatives of local nonprofits in the USA, offering support to those confronting
substantial obstacles. We're excited to broaden our mission by
highlighting worldwide causes that deeply resonate with our
guests." shared Stacy Huston,
Executive Director of SixDegrees.Org.
Executive produced by Kevin Bacon, Stacy
Huston, Coltan Gibby, SixDegrees.org and Warner Bros.
Unscripted Television and produced by Christine Ahanotu, "Six Degrees with
Kevin Bacon" is distributed
by iHeartPodcasts and is available now on the iHeartRadio app
and everywhere podcasts are heard.
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About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company
in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart's
broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S.
than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest
broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach
of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest
podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than
the next two podcast publishers combined, and has the number
one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more
followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully
integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and
podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience
connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms,
products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company
information.
About SixDegrees.org
SixDegrees.Org is a 501c3 that was launched in 2007 by Golden Globe
Winning Actor, Musician and Philanthropist, Kevin Bacon. It was born out of the small world
phenomenon that we are all connected to one another by six degrees
or less. With a mission rooted in connecting people to necessary
resources, SixDegrees is dedicated to creating dialogue,
raising awareness, understanding and empathy around causes that our
communities care most about. SixDegrees programs include Basic
Kindness resource bags, content production for social good
amplification, and campaign activations. Led by Executive Director
Stacy Huston,
SixDegrees.Org centers its efforts on core areas of focus:
Youth Empowerment, Equality and Justice, Sustainability and
emergent issues that are vital to our communities. The
organization's remarkable achievements include winning a Shorty
Award, a Telly Award, and an impressive tally of 4 Webby
Awards.
About Warner Bros. Unscripted Television
Warner Bros. Unscripted Television is the leading unscripted studio
in America, producing programming annually across broadcast, cable,
streaming, digital, first-run syndication, podcasts, and high-end
documentaries. The division is comprised of Warner Horizon, Shed
Media, and Telepictures, which produce leading and award-winning
series and franchises such as "The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette,"
"The Voice," "Extra," "The Jennifer Hudson Show," "Paris in Love," and "The Real Housewives of
New York City," premium specials
like "Friends: The Reunion" and
"Harry Potter
20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts," and podcasts
such as "Trapped in Treatment," "Bachelor Happy Hour," and "True
Crime Daily," among others. Upcoming series include "Loteria Loca"
coming to CBS and "The Golden Bachelor" coming to ABC.
Contact:
Nicki Fertile
C: 914.715.6082
Nicki.Fertile@telepixtv.com
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