What Rhapsody Voices does

Rhapsody Voices is a Los Angeles-based podcast network and creator representation platform that bundles production, monetization, and live event services for podcasters and brands. Founded in 2023 and led by Founder & CEO Mike Jensen, the company curates a roster of 22+ podcasts spanning true crime (American Criminal, Invisible Choir, Morbidology, Inside True Crime, Unsolved Histories), comedy (The Boogie Monster, DEAD Talks, We Fixed It You're Welcome, JUST SAYIN' with Justin Martindale), history and politics (American Elections: Wicked Game, The Wild West Extravaganza), entertainment and pop culture (Trek Central, Beyond The OC, Fun For All Ages, PIE with Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal), sports (The Player's Box, The Josh Potter Show), personal finance (HerMoney), music (The Man Behind The Music, The Metallica Report, Pantheon Podcasts), and storytelling (It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton). The company distributes content globally across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, with Harris Lane, Partner, leading live touring across 80+ dates in 2024-2025.

The business model is a two-sided marketplace serving podcast creators and brand advertisers. On the creator side, Rhapsody offers representation, production from greenfield launch, creative development, publicity, and monetization across a diversified set of revenue streams including host-read sponsorships, branded segments, newsletters, premium content and subscriptions, live events, merchandise drops, and fan contests. On the advertiser side, the company sells high-impact sponsorships and brand partnerships into its roster, leveraging audience engagement data and category-specific genre targeting. Underlying technology is described as a 'Podcast monetization and content distribution platform' with no disclosed proprietary AI, data, or analytics IP; the company's primary differentiation rests on the team's industry relationships and bundling rather than on technical IP.

Rhapsody Voices was acquired by Evergreen Podcasts in late 2024 and continues to operate under the Rhapsody Voices brand as a subsidiary. Following the acquisition, the company announced an expanded partnership with Airship around the true crime show 'American Criminal,' including shared IP ownership of the program, which reached over 2 million downloads in its first year. The company maintains a small team (1-10 employees) and is privately held.

Name

Rhapsody Voices

Legal name

Rhapsody Voices

Website

https://rhapsodyvoices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rhapsody Voices is a podcast network and creator representation platform curating 22+ shows across genres and bundling production, monetization, and live touring services for podcasters and brand advertisers, operating as a subsidiary of Evergreen Podcasts since late 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podcast Network and Creator Representation Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Industries (5122), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Networks & Multi-Show Publishers (MPACADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Podcast Hosting & Enterprise Solutions (Private/Branded Podcasts) (MPACADAF), Live Podcast Recordings (MPAGACAJ), Podcast Networks & Studio Platforms (MPAIADAC), Creator Tools & Monetization Platforms (Podcasts/Audio) (MPAIADAG)

Keywords

• Podcast network
• Podcast monetization
• Creator representation
• Podcast advertising sales
• Digital media services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship and advertising: Multi-revenue growth through high-impact sponsorships for creators and marketers, with host-read ads and tailored brand partnerships across the podcast network.
2. Subscriptions and premium content: Revenue from subscriptions and special merchandise drops designed to deepen audience connection while driving meaningful revenue growth.
3. Live events: Live podcast events and touring generating ticket sales and engagement revenue from 80+ live podcast dates in 2024-2025.
4. Newsletters and sponsored content: Revenue from newsletters and sponsored content segments designed as engagement and monetization levers.
5. Fan contests and merchandise: Merchandise drops and fan contests creating additional revenue streams beyond traditional advertising.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rhapsody Voices operates as a podcast network and creator representation company, powering multi-revenue growth and high-impact sponsorships for podcast creators and brand marketers. The company represents a roster of 22+ owned shows plus the Pantheon Podcasts network (100+ shows), monetizing them through host-read advertising, subscriptions, merchandise drops, live events, newsletters, and sponsored content segments.

Product overview

Rhapsody Voices is a podcast network and monetization platform offering a portfolio of 22+ distinct podcasts across genres including true crime, comedy, history, entertainment, personal finance, and sports. The company provides multi-revenue growth services and high-impact sponsorships for creators, uniting content strategy with monetization across audio, video, subscriptions, and live events. The platform includes flagship shows like American Criminal, Pantheon Podcasts (100+ shows), The Metallica Report, and It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton, combined with services for podcast production, creative development, publicity, and live event touring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• American Criminal A weekly true crime history podcast exploring America's most notorious criminals, from assassins and gangsters to killers and con artists. Executive produced by Lindsay Graham and Airship.
• American Elections: Wicked Game A history podcast exploring all 59 presidential elections to reveal that presidential politics has always been contentious. From the host of American History Tellers and American Scandal.
• Invisible Choir A true crime podcast examining the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials.
• Unsolved Histories A podcast by KSL exploring forgotten mysteries and little-known stories including disappeared planes, shipwrecks spawning myths and legends, and historical trials.
• Morbidology An award-winning weekly true crime podcast created and hosted by true crime author Emily G. Thompson, using investigative research combined with primary audio including 911 calls, interviews and trial testimony.
• Inside True Crime A YouTube channel and podcast featuring host Matthew B. Cox, a former federal prisoner who interviews various criminals about their crimes, focusing on unique, clever, and bizarre true crime tales.
• The Boogie Monster A comedy podcast hosted by Kyle Kinane and Dave Stone talking about ghosts, barbeque, and interviewing people.
• We Fixed It, You're Welcome A panel discussion podcast where hosts debate issues involving well-known companies, applying armchair quarterbacking from sports to business.
• DEAD Talks A podcast where host David Ferrugio engages with guests about their experiences with death, grief and loss in a way that shatters the 'don't talk about death' taboo.
• Fun For All Ages A podcast celebrating the golden age of pop culture, focusing on TV, films, toys and trends of the 1960s, 70s, 80s and beyond, hosted by Emmy-winning writer Frank Santopadre.
• Trek Central A digital media platform dedicated to covering the Star Trek Universe, delivering news, reviews, and breakdowns to fans worldwide.
• The Player's Box A tennis-focused podcast featuring athletes like Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, and others, offering behind-the-scenes access to life beyond the baseline.
• The Man Behind The Music A podcast hosted by producer Derryck 'Big Tank' Thornton exploring real stories behind music production, composition, and sound for film and television, featuring Grammy-winning producers.
• It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton A weekly audiobook podcast hosted by Wil Wheaton featuring stories from publications like Uncanny, Lightspeed, and On Spec, narrated for the first time.
• HerMoney A personal finance podcast hosted by Jean Chatzky providing financial advice specifically for women, covering investing, budgeting, and making money.
• PIE with Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal An intimate parlor conversation podcast where hosts Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal explore the personal mythology of guests, discussing family, faith, education, and career choices.
• The Josh Potter Show A weekly podcast where host Josh Potter discusses important and unimportant events of the world, sports, and anything else he can think of.
• The Wild West Extravaganza A history podcast delving into the American Old West, covering outlaws, lawmen, Native Americans, and frontiersmen who shaped this iconic period.
• Beyond The OC A spinoff podcast of the TV show 'The OC' hosted by Melinda Clarke and her daughter CG Mirich, serving as a fan destination for the beloved series.
• Pantheon Podcasts A vertical podcast network with over 100 shows hosted by legendary producers, musicians, radio DJs, comedians, actors, authors, and celebrities.
• The Metallica Report A weekly 10-15 minute podcast providing news, conversations, stories, interviews and community engagement about Metallica, direct from Metallica HQ.
• JUST SAYIN' with Justin Martindale A weekly entertainment roundup podcast hosted by comedian Justin Martindale, recorded at the Comedy Store, featuring guests from comedy, film, and entertainment.
• Podcast Monetization & Revenue Services Multi-revenue growth services and high-impact sponsorships for creators and marketers, including newsletters, sponsored content segments, live events, merchandise, subscriptions, and fan contests.
• Podcast Production Services Production services including launching podcasts from the ground up, creative development, and publicity for podcast networks.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• AirshipflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Expanded partnership for the true crime podcast 'American Criminal' including shared IP ownership. The podcast reached over 2 million downloads in its first year. This is described as the first major announcement following Evergreen's acquisition of Rhapsody, with all three companies expressing optimism about reaching new audiences.
• Evergreen PodcastscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Evergreen Podcasts acquired Rhapsody Voices in late 2024, making it the first major acquisition announcement. This represents a significant ownership change where Evergreen gained control of Rhapsody's podcast network and monetization capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iHeartPodcasts: Largest U.S. podcast network with thousands of shows and integrated ad sales. Rhapsody's CEO Mike Jensen built podcast monetization at iHeart, making it the closest analog in size, scale, and GTM.
• Stitcher (SiriusXM): Podcast network and platform under SiriusXM. Rhapsody's founder also led podcast sponsorship at Stitcher; comparable in multi-genre roster and ad-sales-led monetization.
• Pushkin Industries: High-quality podcast production company co-founded by Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Weisberg; emphasizes author-driven IP and ad-supported monetization. Comparable roster strategy and sponsorship sales motion to Rhapsody.
• Parcast (Spotify): Multi-genre podcast network (Spotify-owned) specializing in true crime, history, and pop culture. Closely comparable to Rhapsody's portfolio mix, with a particularly strong true crime overlap.
• Gimlet Media (Spotify): Premium podcast network (now owned by Spotify) producing narrative shows. Comparable to Rhapsody on multi-genre network model and host-read monetization, though more premium-narrative skewed.
• Audioboom: Podcast hosting and monetization platform serving independent networks. Comparable to Rhapsody's business model of representing shows and selling programmatic + host-read advertising at the network level.
• Wondery: Podcast network and studio producing multi-genre shows (true crime, history, business) under Amazon. Directly comparable to Rhapsody on multi-show network model, host-read sponsorships, and franchise-style IP development.
• Midroll Media (SiriusXM): Podcast advertising network and sales rep firm (now part of SiriusXM). Direct comp on the B2B revenue layer — monetization and sponsorship sales across third-party shows.
• Cadence13 (SiriusXM): Podcast network and production studio merged into SiriusXM. Direct comp on multi-show network with heavy emphasis on celebrity hosts and brand-direct sponsorships.

Broad incumbents

• Evergreen Podcasts: Parent of Rhapsody Voices (acquired late 2024); a larger podcast publisher with an extensive multi-genre catalog. Functions as both parent and broad incumbent peer in the same network-publishing category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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