*Expanding on its podcast “Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations,” OWN will launch a podcast version of “Oprah’s Master Class” on Apple Podcasts, Thursday, July 19, beginning with the episode featuring Jay-Z.
The podcast will officially debut each week and feature previously aired content from the television series’ most popular interviews with the most respected and renowned actors, musicians, public figures and athletes sharing their greatest life lessons in their own words.
“The success we’ve experienced with Apple podcast and other platforms really speaks to the power of Oprah’s brand,” said Erik Logan, president, OWN. “Expanding our offering with ‘Oprah’s Master Class’ will allow the brand to provide inspirational and thought-provoking content to an even wider audience with the help of some of the most influential talent.”
The network’s first-ever podcast, “Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations,” debuted at #1 on Apple Podcasts in August 2017 and draws nearly 1.5 million downloads a week. It’s also been downloaded over 57 million times.
Beginning the week of July 22, a new episode of “Oprah’s Master Class” podcast will be available every Thursday. Following is the schedule of featured guests through August.
Thursday, July 26: Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Alicia Keys
Thursday, August 2: Grammy Award-winning musician and actor Justin Timberlake
Thursday, August 9: NBA champion and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal
Thursday, August 16: Grammy Award-wining country singer Reba McEntire
Thursday, August 23: Television personality Steve Harvey
Thursday, August 30: Emmy-winning actress Lynn Whitfield
Other “Oprah’s Master Class” interviews available on the podcast will include actor and activist Jane Fonda, hip-hop pioneer and actor LL Cool J, producer and television personality Simon Cowell, and actor/comedian Kevin Hart.
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