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Garten also launched her official YouTube channel, which will host the video episodes of the show.

Musician, songwriter, and creator Will Anderson and Vox Media today announced the launch of Monday Music Club, a new show about the defining moments that have shaped the way we hear the world. Each week, Anderson will explore the stories behind iconic songs, legendary artists, and the creative forces that have transformed music and culture. He’ll dive deep into a story that answers a question like “Who invented rock and roll?” “Why did Fleetwood Mac fall apart?” or “What was it like to be there in the early days of Motown?” Guests will span from notable writers and historians to fellow music podcasters, Motown greats and more. Anderson first rose to prominence as the frontman of the alternative pop band Parachute, earning platinum- and gold-certified singles while touring sold-out venues around the world. That firsthand experience, paired with an endless curiosity about music and its rich history, gives him a unique perspective on the people, innovations and cultural shifts that have soundtracked our lives. He has more than 1.5 million followers across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, where he began posting short-form videos under the Monday Music Club moniker, first as comedy sketches revolving around music, and then later as short, informative takes on music history.  “I’m ecstatic to be teaming up with Vox Media for the Monday Music Club podcast,” said Anderson. “My obsession with music and history has been a life-long ailment, so to get to have a space to explore and tell these stories is such a thrill to me. Vox Media was the perfect partner to team up with for this show. They saw the vision from the very beginning, and understood this as the natural extension of the community I’ve been building on social media the last few years.” “We’re thrilled to work with Will on this new evolution of Monday Music Club as he expands into the podcast format,” said Lillian Xu, VP, podcast business, at Vox Media. “His work as a successful musician, coupled with his love of history, gives him a unique ability to explore fascinating stories of music history.”  Whether you’re obsessed with music history, fascinated by the craft of songwriting, or simply looking to hear your favorite songs in a new way, Monday Music Club is where the conversation begins. The trailer is out today, with new episodes released to YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and more each…Monday. The series is produced by Figures, with Mike Goldstein and Tate Frazier serving as executive producers.  One of the largest U.S. podcast publishers according to leading industry tracker Podtrac, the Vox Media Podcast Network is home to some of the most influential talent across categories, including journalist Kara Swisher and entrepreneur Scott Galloway (hosts of Pivot), tennis champion Maria Sharapova (host of Pretty Tough), former Manhattan U.S. attorney Preet Bharara (host of Stay Tuned), research professor Brené Brown and organizational psychologist Adam Grant (hosts of The Curiosity Shop), creator and comedian Tefi Pessoa (host of Tefi Talks), journalists Sean Rameswaram and Noel King (hosts of Today, Explained), and more. In the music category, Vox Media is home to Switched on Pop, hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding. Vox Media will oversee sales, marketing, and distribution for Monday Music Club, which joins a dynamic slate of shows that shape conversations across business, culture, and beyond.  About the Vox Media Podcast Network The Vox Media Podcast Network is one of the largest U.S. podcast publishers and home to some of the most popular and influential shows. Reaching a monthly audience of tens of millions across audio, video, and social platforms, its podcasts spark conversations, frame issues, and define the popular zeitgeist across politics, technology, business, sports, entertainment, and more. Learn more at podcasts.voxmedia.com.

Soccer legend, activist, and entrepreneur Megan Rapinoe and Vox Media today announced the launch of a new weekly interview show, Why Are You Like This?, hosted by Rapinoe. The show will highlight artists, athletes, activists, and architects of culture who share Rapinoe’s curiosity and refusal to accept the status quo: people who looked at the way things were and decided to build something different. Rapinoe, who’s famed for her game-changing impact on and off the field, will lead conversations that move between the personal and the professional, the origin story and the long game, the private cost, and the public legacy.    Why Are You Like This? will debut on Thursday, August 6, with new episodes dropping weekly.  “Since I was a kid I have always been curious about what makes people tick…the zigging left when everyone is zagging right and all the little choices that people make along the way,” said Rapinoe. “Why Are You Like This?” is a deep dive into this question with some of the world’s most interesting people.”  Two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Megan Rapinoe is a fan favorite and soccer legend. A vocal leader in every aspect of her life, Rapinoe helped lead the USWNT to the 2019 Women’s World Cup Championship, scoring some of the biggest goals of the tournament. She took home the tournament’s two top honors – the Golden Boot for top scorer, and the Golden Ball for the best player in the tournament. She is a New York Times’ best-selling author, one of Time100’s Most Influential People, and Presidential Medal of Freedom award recipient. She previously co-hosted the women’s sports podcast A Touch More with Vox Media, under the A Touch More production company, which is operated by TOGETHXR. “We’re thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Megan, an iconoclast who’s as admired for her fearless voice as for her accomplishments in sports,” said Nishat Kurwa, SVP & executive producer at Vox Media. “Why Are You Like This? is an exciting opportunity to leverage her range and authority to reveal the layered backstories of her fellow trailblazers.” One of the largest U.S. podcast publishers according to leading industry tracker Podtrac, the Vox Media Podcast Network is home to some of the most influential talent across categories, including journalist Kara Swisher and entrepreneur Scott Galloway (hosts of Pivot), tennis champion Maria Sharapova (host of Pretty Tough), former Manhattan U.S. attorney Preet Bharara (host of Stay Tuned), research professor Brené Brown and organizational psychologist Adam Grant (hosts of The Curiosity Shop), creator and comedian Tefi Pessoa (host of Tefi Talks), journalists Sean Rameswaram and Noel King (hosts of Today, Explained), and more. Vox Media will oversee production, sales, marketing, and distribution for Why Are You Like This?, which joins a dynamic slate of shows that shape conversations across business, culture, and beyond. Follow Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. About the Vox Media Podcast Network The Vox Media Podcast Network is one of the largest U.S. podcast publishers and home to some of the most popular and influential shows. Reaching a monthly audience of tens of millions across audio, video, and social platforms, its podcasts spark conversations, frame issues, and define the popular zeitgeist across politics, technology, business, sports, entertainment, and more. Learn more at podcasts.voxmedia.com.

Video episodes of both shows will debut exclusively on Netflix the week of July 13.

Lupa Systems, James Murdoch’s media and technology holding company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox. Initially announced in May, the transaction has now closed, and the three divisions will operate as a new subsidiary of Lupa Systems under the Vox Media name. Jim Bankoff, who co-founded Vox Media and has led its growth from its early days as a network of grassroots sports blogs and will serve as CEO of the new company. “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for these exceptional brands and the extraordinary people behind them,” said James Murdoch, founder of Lupa Systems. “Vox Media joins our existing holdings and investments in news and culture. We look forward to providing the magazine, podcast network, and Vox with the resources and partnership they need to do their best work yet.” “Authoritative work from trusted brands and talent is more necessary than ever,” said Jim Bankoff. “James and Kathryn Murdoch understand that, have a demonstrated commitment to high-quality, independent journalism, and are deeply invested in the long-term success of this new company. This is an empowering moment to further focus our efforts and unlock new opportunities for growth.” The new Vox Media is home to three of the most distinctive assets in American media. New York Magazine, founded in 1968, publishes the iconic biweekly print magazine alongside six thriving digital verticals—Intelligencer, The Cut, Vulture, The Strategist, Curbed, and Grub Street—that collectively drive the national conversation across politics, culture, style, and more. Under editor-in-chief David Haskell, the magazine has been widely recognized for its powerful and distinctive journalism–winning the 2026 National Magazine Award for General Excellence, the industry’s highest honor, along with the 2026 George Polk Award for Photojournalism. The Vox Media Podcast Network, under the leadership of Ray Chao, general manager, and Nishat Kurwa, executive producer, has grown into a portfolio of nearly 50 leading shows and reaches an audience of tens of millions across audio, video, and social platforms—including Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, Criminal, and Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel. Recently announced or launched podcast partnerships with influential hosts include Happy Hour with Ina Garten, Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova, The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant, and many more. The podcast network has also amassed a growing presence in live events, with nearly 50 live shows from across its portfolio in 2025 and more expected in 2026. Vox, under the leadership of editor-in-chief Swati Sharma, has grown a membership program with tens of thousands of paying subscribers, a thriving YouTube channel and podcasts including Unexplainable, The Gray Area, and America, Actually. ### ABOUT NEW YORK MAGAZINE Since its founding in 1968, New York Magazine has obsessively chronicled the ideas, people, and cultural events that shape our world. The beloved and influential New York brands include the groundbreaking biweekly print magazine New York and six thriving verticals: Intelligencer, The Cut, Vulture, The Strategist, Curbed, and Grub Street. New York is led by editor-in-chief David Haskell. ABOUT VOX Vox was launched in 2014 to address the disconnect between the widely reported facts of the day and a true understanding of why something happened. It developed a widely imitated explainer format that delivers understanding across digital platforms, newsletters, a YouTube channel with nearly 13 million subscribers, and a stable of podcasts. Under the leadership of editor-in-chief Swati Sharma, Vox has grown a membership program with tens of thousands of paying subscribers. ABOUT VOX MEDIA PODCAST NETWORK The Vox Media Podcast Network is one of the largest U.S. podcast publishers, home to some of the most popular and influential shows. Reaching a monthly audience of tens of millions across audio, video, and social platforms, its podcasts spark conversations, frame issues, and define the popular zeitgeist across politics, technology, business, sports, entertainment, and more. Learn more at podcasts.voxmedia.com. Vox Media Contact: Lauren Starke, lauren.starke@voxmedia.com ABOUT LUPA SYSTEMS Lupa Systems, founded by James Murdoch in March 2019, is a private holding company with locations in New York and Mumbai. Lupa’s portfolio includes MCH Group (Art Basel), Tribeca Enterprises, and a material stake in JioStar through Bodhi Tree Systems. Lupa Media Contact: Juleanna Glover, Juleanna@ridgelywalsh.com

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