Pod Crashing episode 471 with Jake Steinfeld Body By Jake! Across more than four decades, trailblazing fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, widely known as "Body By Jake," has inspired millions around the world to move their bodies through his one-of-a-kind combination of physical training, motivational philosophy, and infectious personality. Now, the innovator who revolutionized fitness media by creating the first exercise segments on cable television (CNN), the first 24-hour fitness network (FitTV), the first on-demand fitness television service (ExerciseTV), and the first exercise playlist, has partnered with iHeartMedia and Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the global catalog division of Universal Music Group, to bring his trademark "Don't Quit!"® ethos to the airwaves for Body By Jake Radio, the first-ever 24-hour digital radio channel designed to fuel mind, body and spirit.A dynamic mix of music, mindset and motivation, Body By Jake Radio will feature host Jake Steinfeld, and other notable personalities in the fitness and mental health worlds, offering empowering messages, fitness, lifestyle, and longevity tips, alongside an eclectic range of uplifting and energizing music to keep listeners motivated and feeling their best all day long. The channel is designed to energize listeners in the morning, sustain them throughout the afternoon, and help them unwind in the evening through a diverse mix of music and specialty programming tailored for different parts of the day."Like I've done all my career, we're bringing something to the radio landscape that's never been done before - motivation and inspiration inside the fabric of the best music on the planet," said Jake Steinfeld. "It'll be 72 and sunny every day at Body By Jake Radio where we are here to encourage people every single day: 'Don't Quit!' Keep pushing forward, no matter what."Jake is the creator of the personal fitness industry and a lifelong advocate for health and wellness who has spent more than four decades motivating millions through his innovative approach to exercise and music. From creating the first workout soundtrack in the 1980s to launching Body By Jake Music, he has consistently championed the connection between sound, movement and mental strength. The timing of the launch during Mental Health Awareness Month aligns with Jake's long-standing mission to promote both physical fitness and mental wellbeing, reinforcing the importance of a strong mind-body connection. "Mental Health Awareness Month is a powerful reminder to take care of ourselves, and each other, and we're proud to bring Body By Jake Radio and Jake's decades of experience helping people feel their best to our listeners," said Jon Zellner, President of Programming Operations and Digital Music, iHeartMedia."I've known and worked with Jake for decades, he is a true pioneer who understood early on the powerful connection between music and motivation," said Bruce Resnikoff, Chairman, Universal Music Enterprises. "With Body By Jake Radio, we're building on that momentum by combining UMe's unparalleled catalog with programming that speaks to today's mental health and wellness-focused audience. With iHeartMedia, we're creating a dynamic new platform where great music and positive messaging come together to inspire listeners around the world."Body By Jake Radio will be available on the iHeartRadio app, iHeartMedia's free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service - available across more than 500 platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.
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