Acast Strikes Deal with Pionaire Network

Acast, the world’s leading independent podcast company, today announced a new partnership with the Pionaire Network. As part of the deal, Acast will be responsible for the hosting, distribution, and monetization of all Pionaire Network podcasts, including the top ranking comedy podcast The Bert Show.

“Since The Bert Show first launched as a radio broadcast more than 20 years ago, the show and broader Pionaire Network have grown massively to reach new audiences and adapt with the evolving audio landscape,” said Bert Weiss, Host of The Bert Show and Co-Founder of the Pionaire Network. “In searching for a new ad sales partner, we knew we needed a team like Acast that shared our understanding of the history of the podcasting industry as much as they could anticipate the future of the space. Especially for a show like ours that shares a radio and podcasting audience.”

The Bert Show is an award-winning daily production that is a blend of lifestyle advice, national entertainment news, and celebrity interviews. The show is hosted by Pionaire Network Co-Founder Bert Weiss as well as radio personalities Kristin Klingshirn, Moe Mitchell, and Abby Murphy. Past guests of The Bert Show include Michelle Obama, Zendaya, Usher, Adele, Justin Bieber, and more.

In addition to the Pionaire Network’s iconic The Bert Show, Acast will also now be home to the network’s other podcasts including The Breakup Breakdown, In the Moement, and others.

“The Bert Show has been a pillar of the audio industry for more than two decades. That addition, along with the entire Pionaire Network, to Acast goes beyond the content as it brings with it incredible knowledge of the space and a dedicated audience base for our advertising clients,” said Tim Ruggeri, US Creator Network Director at Acast.

To begin advertising on The Bert Show and other Pionaire Network podcasts, please contact sales.us@acast.com.