Will Packer Media Inks Podcast Deal With iHeartMedia

Producer Will Packer is getting ready to take over the podcast world with various original scripted and unscripted podcasts.

The first project announced is described as an urban scripted drama series set in present-day Oakland, Calif., which is slated to launch later this year.

“We are excited to partner with iHeartMedia to provide innovative and entertaining content to the fast-growing podcast space,” Alix Baudin, the president of Will Packer Media, said in a press release. “Bringing captivating audio stories to diverse audiences allows us to expand our focus across different media platforms.”