iHeartPodcasts Enters Its Era of Love With “Famously Available” Hosted by Ben Higgins

The new series spotlights fabulous single women on their journeys to find love, including DeAnna Pappas and Mercedes Northup

Listen to the premiere episode now available HERE

LOS ANGELES – August 27, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “Famously Available,” executive-produced by Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti. The new weekly series, hosted by Higgins, highlights fabulous single women as they navigate self-discovery and the rollercoaster of modern dating. Tune into the premiere episode now available here.

“Famously Available” explores love at every stage of life, with familiar faces from Bachelor Nation sharing their journeys, opening their hearts, and inviting listeners along as they step into a new era of romance. The premiere kicks off with DeAnna Pappas, who Bachelor Nation will remember for her heartbreak from Brad Womack, and later, for her own turn as The Bachelorette in 2008, where her engagement ended after the show. She reflects candidly on how she plans to put herself back out there, embrace vulnerability, and find her happily ever after.

Fans will also hear from Mercedes Northup, remembered from Season 27 of The Bachelor and her unforgettable stint in “Paradise,” as she sets out to finally discover what her heart truly wants. Additionally, some beloved “Goldens” from the franchise will join the conversation, bringing wisdom and humor as these women embark on their quest for love.

“Famously Available” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Follow @famouslyavailable on Instagram for podcast clips and updates.

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iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.