PodcastOne's Slate Of Podcasts Available On Facebook's Debut Audio Platform

LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveXLive Media (NASDAQ: LIVX), announced today that its entire network of podcast programming is among an exclusive selection of Podcasts being made available for the first time via the Facebook app in the United States.  As part of this new foray, select PodcastOne shows, such as LADYGANG, hosted by Emmy Award winning entertainment journalist Keltie Knight, designer Jac Vanek and actress Becca Tobin, will also host Live Audio Rooms to augment their existing facebook groups.

"While our community is enjoying and discussing our latest Meme Monday or our Bachelor master post, they can now also easily access our latest podcast. It's a huge step forward for us," Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin and Jac Vanek of the LADYGANG.  "Facebook will not only allow us to reach our current LadyGangers more readily, but will also introduce us to a whole new world of potential and active listeners. We cannot wait to welcome everyone into our LadyGang."

PodcastOne's most prolific shows and talent such as The Adam Carolla Show, Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, Heather Dubrow's World, The Michael Irvin Podcast, Court Junkie, A&E's Cold Case Files and American Nightmare, in genres ranging from True Crime, Comedy, Society and Culture, Documentary and their SportsNet roster of shows will be available starting June 24, 2021 via the social media giant.

"Podcast audiences are loyal and passionate about their favorite shows and likewise their favorite social media platforms. Facebook's creation of this in-app function opens the door to endless possibilities for PodcastOne to engage with new and existing audiences on the largest social media platform in the world," said Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne.

Facebook users can listen to podcasts while browsing Facebook, via a mini player or full-screen player experience with playback options, including with their phone display turned off. People can listen to select podcast creators on their Facebook Pages, as well as in News Feed.  They'll have access to a diverse catalog of podcasts and be able to react to, comment, bookmark and share your favorite podcasts.

About PodcastOne
PodcastOne is a leading advertiser-supported podcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution.  Acquired by LiveXLive Media in 2020, the two entities have subsequently teamed to create a new video podcast (Vodcast) network under the LiveXLive umbrella.  Amassing more than 2.25 billion downloads per year with 400+ episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top podcast programs, including influencer talent like Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Steve Austin, Armando "Pitbull" Perez, Jordan Harbinger, Heather Dubrow, The LadyGang, Dr. Drew, Brett Favre, Eric Bolling, Robert Horry, Michael Cohen and top rated true crime shows including Court Junkie, A&E's Cold Case Files, American Nightmare, First Degree and more. Its shows are distributed across its own platform as well as LiveXLive's owned-and-operated channels on mobile, mobile web, desktop and SmartTV's.  PodcastOne is the brainchild of Radio Hall of Famer, Norm Pattiz, also the founder of Network Radio-giant, Westwood One.

About LiveXLive Media, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the "Company") is a leading global all-in-one streaming artist-first platform delivering premium music and entertainment content and livestreams from the world's top artists, expertly curated streaming radio stations, podcasts, and original video and audio on-demand content, as well as personalized merchandise, connecting artists to millions of fans every day. The Company has streamed over 1,800 artists since January 2020 and has created a valuable connection between bands, fans and brands by building long-term franchises in audio, video, podcasting, pay-per-view (PPV), livestreaming, and specialty merchandise. LiveXLive is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire, and through OTT, Samsung TV, STIRR, Sling, and XUMO, in addition to its own app, online website and social channels. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary PodcastOne, generates more than 2.25 billion downloads per year with 400+ episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top podcasts. The Company's other major wholly owned subsidiaries are LiveXLive, Slacker Radio, React Presents and Custom Personalization Solutions. For more information, visit www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter at @livexlive.

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