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        <hl1>The Jay Walker Podcast Surges Into Top 1% Globally</hl1>
        <hl2>Podcaster Jay Walker Solidifies Global Influence with Record-Breaking Audience Growth and Strategic Media Partnerships</hl2>
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        <story.date>March 08, 2026</story.date>
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      <link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"/><p><img alt="JAY WALKER PODCAST POSTER" height="282" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/2a68771b-1c83-478b-858d-a830a6207c01/untitled-design.png" width="500" data-dpi="96" data-caption="JAY WALKER PODCAST POSTER" data-filename="Untitled design.png" /><br /></p>  <p>BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March  08, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marking a definitive shift in the digital media hierarchy, WoahRae’s ‘The Jay Walker Podcast’ has officially ascended to the top 1% of all podcasts globally. Dispatched from the entertainment capital of Beverly Hills, this announcement cements the show’s status as a premier destination for high-stakes, culturally resonant conversation.</p>  <p>Out of millions of active digital programs, reaching the top 1% is a milestone reserved for an elite tier of content that commands massive scale and deep listener loyalty. For Jay Walker—a powerhouse media executive, producer, and entrepreneur—the ranking is a validation of his "execution-first" philosophy and his commitment to building a legacy-driven media ecosystem.</p>  <p>"We didn't build this platform to follow trends; we built it to set the standard," says Jay Walker, Host and Executive Producer. "Breaking into the top 1% globally is proof that audiences are starving for truth and depth. This isn't just a podcast; it’s a vertically integrated media operation, and we are just now hitting our stride."</p>  <p>The podcast is produced by Audio One, the Beverly Hills-based podcast powerhouse, and is distributed by iHeartPodcast. This strategic infrastructure has propelled the show to new heights, delivering a specific kind of intensity that balances accountability with soul.</p>  <p>This achievement comes as Walker continues to scale his master brand, YAJ, a vertically integrated media enterprise focused on the total ownership of intellectual property across film, television, and publishing. By maintaining 100% ownership of his content while leveraging top-tier production and distribution partners, Walker has created a blueprint for the modern media mogul.</p>  <p>The Jay Walker Podcast is available globally on the iHeartRadio app and all major platforms.</p>  <p>Listen to the Latest Episodes: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ScojPSuTiLHvQgPxC15WaIQd0t5bRB82QJ1E1lVm3xDkCtLWJPIkJa4NqfGaH3V_ov6YC0Ln9mga2tqZ7Dlgk33ANsvxC8GHMPhV0DvYIeGjqHGpVKyhGg3m1Fi5HObDEoy8T3M4Q5Jb7On-IAiCnNqDqrHOhPCssraUlBHOTNmfdG57f93Odk-ttmk7QbwW6ZY7cGxj3krldkgba-EZHHI0Bs9ATp2-EwcZBytM_cotCnJyETC2GvbMSuXgLFz5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>The Jay Walker Podcast on iHeart</u></a></p>  <p>About The Jay Walker Podcast</p>  <p>The Jay Walker Podcast is an elite interview series that delivers "hard-hitting but healing" conversations to a global audience. Hosted by media executive Jay Walker, the show features deep-dive sessions with celebrities and industry titans, focusing on leadership, growth, and the pursuit of ownership in an ever-changing culture.</p>  <p>About YAJ</p>  <p>YAJ is a premier media and production company dedicated to the creation and distribution of original intellectual property. With a focus on vertical integration, YAJ operates across film, publishing, and digital broadcast, serving as the parent identity for a new generation of legacy-driven content.</p>  <p>About Audio One</p>  <p>Audio One is a Beverly Hills-based podcast company and production house. Specializing in high-level content creation and talent management, Audio One is the producing partner for The Jay Walker Podcast, operating out of its headquarters on Wilshire Boulevard.</p>  <p>Media Contact:</p>  <p>Khali West</p>  <p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QMQ9hfrXxx6zGvibRGU-3UlAb5i4FifoTIOedlAJBFoO39ToRE8q78paHIdWmZ7dQalydsQGllOy8j-CTOwab6HTLZJetAWotEwGgpR4R3TByP5L5O4flyosvtu3tGlq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kwest@thejaywalkerpodcast.com</a></p>  <p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=PFI7TC4zEWMxz7xhrccpKLyhY13rpF5kZDrb4dKeKVhtIuWsm5-IqljUn1iDuMrDUcZi200vsSMJEkwukoX54Tipd51uGHLd7apOOtV1Bqlt9Vl0xn88JNOOJJ8xkuZmczcvrbVWA6R5IOo56CSyvk0JFBCYt_kh3vODA7_11Yt-mmc5T9b45Pd-FQe_QtcK6QvzcGvBEB_fhHmTGY0BvpH8rU27XWklE3eqvdQmkk6NpCELUPA1Go0UN-bP0s0A3pL8jXi2XlQkglNfH7Zt1g==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2a68771b-1c83-478b-858d-a830a6207c01</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTY2NzkzNyM3NDczNjg3IzIzMDg1NzI=" /> <br/><img  alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/MmFmZDRhYjktYTcxNS00ZTlkLWIwYzUtYzU3MDUzNTdkYmM5LTEzMjAxMjItMjAyNi0wMy0wOC1lbg==/tiny/WOAHRAE.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" />
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