TikTok is expanding into audio. On March 12, 2026, the company will launch the TikTok Podcast Network and TikTok Radio, collaborating with iHeartMedia for audio-first content. TikTok Radio will combine trending music with commentary from creators and iHeartRadio personalities, broadcasting live for the first time on March 13 from SXSW, available on the iHeartRadio app and across 28 stations nationwide. The TikTok Podcast Network also debuts on March 12, featuring creators like Lele Pons, Carter Gregory, and Caroline Vazzana. It aims to provide fans with deeper insights into their favorite personalities. Five podcasts will initially launch with the network:
1. **The Set List**: Hosted by Carter Gregory, featuring backstage conversations with top artists and creatives.
2. **Suite 305 with Lele Pons**: An unfiltered slumber party with influential cultural figures.
3. **Caroline’s Closet**: Fashion insights with Caroline Vazzana.
4. **Sports Slice**: Hosted by Tim Martin, discussing major sports stories.
5. **The Clifford Show**: Hosted by Clifford Taylor IV, exploring the sports and media industry.
Global head of media and licensing partnerships, Dan Page, expressed enthusiasm about these launches, stating they empower creators by expanding their voices across platforms and connecting with fans in new ways.