Numbers are relative. In the movie business, box office receipts for popular films can reach a billion, as seen in the recent Minecraft Movie. Last year, more than 1,000 U.S.-based companies grossed over $1 billion.
In podcasting, however, a billion is not a numerical value tossed around with any regularity, until now. That’s because iHeartMedia and The Black Effect Podcast Network are celebrating The Breakfast Club podcast surpassing one billion downloads, joining a very short list of podcasts to reach this impressive milestone.
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who’s tuned in, supported, and helped make this milestone possible,” said DJ Envy. “A billion views is more than just a number — it’s a testament to the culture, the conversations, and the community we’ve built together. Thank you for riding with The Breakfast Club!”
The Breakfast Club — The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Radio Show — launched in 2010 on iHeartMedia New York’s Power 105.1 and quickly became a must-stop destination for musicians, entertainers, politicians, and the most talked-about cultural figures of the moment. Since then, it has amassed a dedicated following captivated by the honest opinions and cultural breakdowns from current hosts DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, and Charlamagne Tha God. Esteemed guests who have appeared on the show include former President Barack Obama, former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, Jay-Z, Cardi B, Kendrick…
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