Former Stitcher CEO Erik Diehn Joins Podchaser as Advisor

Podchaser is thrilled to announce that Erik Diehn is joining our advisory team!

From 2016 to 2021, Erik Diehn served as CEO of Stitcher. Under his guidance, Stitcher became one of the top podcast platforms for listeners, creators, and advertisers. Diehn joined the company when it was ad sales pioneer Midroll Media and oversaw the expansion of its Earwolf comedy network, launch of new content brands, and acquisition of the Stitcher podcast player and brand. In October 2020, Stitcher was acquired by SiriusXM for a reported $325m.

“The amazing team at Podchaser is doing important work cataloging and organizing the richness of the podcast medium,” said Erik. “Their innovative array of products will make it easier for fans to find shows they love and for creators to connect with those fans. I’m happy to lend my experience to this group to help them grow and scale the business and become an enduring part of the podcast ecosystem.”

“Erik’s impressive track record building brands that connect the podcast community makes him a natural fit for Podchaser’s vision,” said Bradley Davis, CEO of Podchaser. “We’re excited to tap into his expertise as Podchaser continues its mission to power podcast discovery for the industry.”