The Black Effect Podcast Festival set for April 26

Podcasting is not just about communication, but also about community. That's why live events are so critical to podcasting. They bring together like-minded people with common goals, viewpoints, and life experiences.

On that note, iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God have announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify Black voices in the podcast industry. The event will take place Saturday, April 26, 2025, from noon to 8 p.m. ET at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, GA.

Charlamagne Tha God will join the festival alongside some of the Black Effect’s most popular personalities for a day full of live podcast tapings and informative discussions aimed at aspiring podcasters in the Black community. The festival will be hosted by Mandii B and WeezyWTF, hosts of The Black Effect Podcast Network’s wildly popular show “Decisions, Decisions.”

Tickets went on sale February 26th at 12pm. For more information on ticket pricing and this year’s festival lineup, visit blackeffect.com/podcastfestival.

The third annual festival will feature live appearances from some of the Black Effect’s most popular shows including “Woman Evolve,” “Good Moms, Bad Choices,” “R&B Money,” “Naked Sports with Cari Champion” and “The Trap Nerds.” Additionally, ticket holders will hear thought-provoking and informative panel discussions during the event including “Adapting to Trends: The Future of Podcasting” and so much more. The panels will feature special guests including founder, Charlamagne Tha God.

“We’re excited to return to Atlanta, building on the incredible momentum of the podcast industry and the growing impact of Black creators in the space,” said Charlamagne Tha God. “As the influence of Black voices continues to shape culture and drive conversations, The Black Effect remains committed to powerful storytelling, meaningful brand collaborations and unforgettable live experiences. This year, we’re celebrating not just where we’ve been – we’re embracing the limitless future of Black podcasting and the influence it holds.”

Last year’s sold out show brought together thousands of podcast fans with the Black Effect Podcast Network’s top talent for a day of live podcast recordings from the network’s most popular shows including “Carefully Reckless with Jess Hilarious,” “Decisions, Decisions,” and “Black Tech, Green Money.”

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a leading platform for Black creators to raise their voices and be heard in the podcast space. It brings together the most influential and trusted voices in black culture for stimulating conversations around social justice, pop culture, sports, mental health, news, comedy and more. Launched in September 2020, the Black Effect Podcast Network has since debuted 47 shows, featuring a luminous roster of marquee talent and culture-shifting voices committed to enlightening, educating and entertaining audiences, curated by Charlamagne Tha God himself.

Festival sponsors will be on-site at the event with engaging activations for attendees including the Pitch Your Podcast booth. In addition, the festival will also feature a variety of other activities such as a pop-up marketplace showcasing merchandise from Black-owned businesses, a photo booth, and Office Hours, with 1:1 mentoring sessions with iHeartMedia executives.

Black Effect Podcast Festival partners include AT&T and Nissan. Fans can visit blackeffect.com/podcastfestival to purchase tickets. Special student ticket pricing is also available.

The Black Effect Podcast Festival will be held on April 26, 2025, at Pullman Yards in ATL—and you don’t want to miss it! Experience live podcasts from Woman Evolve, R&B Money, Naked Sports with Cari Champion, Good Moms Bad Choices, and The Trap Nerds Podcast, plus insightful panels, the Black Effect Marketplace, amazing food trucks, and Pitch Your Podcast presented by Nissan—where one past festival attendee will be chosen to develop their show! Get ready for a day of culture, community, and conversation.