Night, the talent management and media company behind numerous influential creators, has announced the relaunch of The Roost as Podium, a video-first, cross-platform podcast company built for the next generation of creator-led entertainment.
The launch marks the next chapter for the company following Night’s acquisition of The Roost in 2024, expanding its focus beyond podcasting to support creators building audiences across YouTube, audio, social media, and live experiences. “When Night acquired The Roost in 2024, we saw a company that understood podcasting was becoming video-first, personality-driven, and powered by fandom,” said Reed Duchscher, CEO and Founder of Night. “Podium reflects who this team and these creators are, and there’s no better way to begin this next chapter than with Trisha.”
The company also announced that creator, actress, and podcast host Trisha Paytas (pictured) is bringing her podcast Just Trish to Podium as its first major partnership.
“Just Trish started as me talking about pop culture with my fans, and it turned into the thing I love most,” said Paytas. “My fans show up for everything, and Podium understands how meaningful that is.”
Currently, Podium’s roster of talent reaches more than 50 million monthly video and audio impressions and 66 million+ followers across platforms. The company will now lead distribution, audience growth, and brand partnerships for Just Trish, which has generated more than 160 million views since launching in 2019.
“Podium was built for creator-first podcasts that thrive across multiple platforms,” added Catherine Browne, VP of revenue & partnerships at Podium. “We’re thrilled to launch this new chapter with Trisha and continue expanding our slate of female-led and pop culture podcasts.”
