Andrews and Thompson Moved Podcast to The Volume
The sports media hosts have shifted their popular Calm Down podcast to Colin Cowherd’s expanding network.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Football
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Sports broadcasters Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson have moved their podcast, Calm Down, to the media network The Volume. The move transitions the show from its previous home at iHeartMedia.
Why it matters
This partnership marks a significant consolidation of high-profile sports talent under The Volume's expanding media ecosystem. The move allows the podcast to leverage the network's production infrastructure for its ongoing series.
The Volume generates 1.5 billion monthly impressions across its various platforms. The Calm Down podcast has produced more than 400 episodes since its initial debut in 2021.
The players
Erin Andrews
She is a veteran sportscaster and television personality who gained prominence as a reporter for ESPN and currently works for Fox Sports.
Charissa Thompson
She is a prominent sports broadcaster and television host known for her work on Fox Sports and for hosting various studio shows.
Colin Cowherd
He is a veteran sports media personality and the founder of The Volume, a podcast network focused on sports commentary and analysis.
The Volume
This media network serves as a platform for sports podcasts and digital content founded by Colin Cowherd.
iHeartMedia
This is a mass media corporation that operates as a major distributor of audio content and radio programming across the United States.
The details
The Volume will now oversee all ad sales, production, and distribution for the show. The network maintains an ongoing partnership with iHeartMedia, which previously hosted the podcast.
Timeline
The Calm Down podcast originally launched in 2021.
The partnership with The Volume was officially announced on October 8, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This acquisition follows the ongoing expansion of The Volume's sports media network as it seeks to capture higher engagement in the podcast market. The shift aligns with the broader industry trend of talent migrating to specialized digital networks that manage end-to-end production.
Listeners can expect the podcast to remain available despite the network change, as The Volume takes over all distribution logistics. The show will continue to feature the same hosts who have produced over 400 episodes since 2021.
The takeaway
The move highlights the increasing value placed on established podcast brands by emerging media networks. Listeners should expect continuity in the show format while the network focuses on scaling ad revenue and production quality.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Variety.
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