Chris Van Vliet will be joining the Cumulus Podcast Network, bringing the popular podcast “INSIGHT” to the platform.
As announced via press release on November 6, Van Vliet will be bringing the podcast to one of the largest audio platforms in the United States, which will distribute, market and monetise the show as part of the new venture:
ATLANTA, GA — November 6, 2025 — Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) announced today that Chris Van Vliet will be joining the Cumulus Podcast Network, bringing his acclaimed show “Insight with Chris Van Vliet”, to one of the largest audio platforms in the country. As part of Westwood One’s portfolio, The Cumulus Podcast Network will distribute, market, and monetize “Insight with Chris Van Vliet” with this new partnership.
As professional wrestling enjoys unprecedented mainstream success — driven by billion-dollar streaming deals and record-breaking viewership for major brands like WWE and AEW — Chris Van Vliet is set to expand one of the industry’s most popular wrestling and entertainment interview shows to reach an even wider audience
Launched by Van Vliet as a passion project that grew into a leading destination for long-form, authentic, behind-the-scenes conversations with top talent, INSIGHT has become a dominant force in the wrestling media landscape. Supported by a loyal following across digital platforms, “Insight with Chris Van Vliet” is the #1 wrestling podcast in the world, consistently ranking among the top sports and entertainment shows on Apple & Spotify, while his two YouTube channels boast nearly 2 million subscribers and over 2.8 billion views.
In each episode, Van Vliet sits down in-person with the biggest names in professional wrestling and beyond — including The Rock, John Cena, Dave Bautista, Chris Jericho, Becky Lynch, Cody Rhodes, Jelly Roll, Rey Mysterio and The Undertaker — exploring not just their careers, but the mindset and motivation that drive their success. Through these thoughtful, candid, and humanizing chats, Van Vliet has earned the respect and trust of these performers, making him one of the most credible voices in the wrestling community.
The podcast releases new interviews every Tuesday and Thursday, featuring some of the biggest stars from the world of professional wrestling, along with a fan Q and A every Friday titled “Ask CVV.” In 2025, Van Vliet presented the first live episode of the podcast, which featured Carlito as the first guest. Subsequent live shows took place throughout the year with the likes of Natalya, R-Truth and Sheamus being the special guests.
“Pro Wrestling Is The Hottest It’s Been In Decades”: Chris Van Vliet
Speaking in the press release, Van Vliet expressed his excitement in working with the Cumulus Podcast Network, while also looking to make “INSIGHT” even bigger:
“I couldn’t be more excited to bring INSIGHT to the Cumulus Podcast Network. Pro wrestling is the hottest it’s been in decades, and this partnership allows us to continue growing the show and connecting with fans who love authentic, meaningful conversations.”
The partnership with Cumulus will give INSIGHT access to the company’s extensive distribution network, marketing support, and advertising infrastructure — positioning the show for continued growth at a time when wrestling content is seeing record engagement across platforms. In addition to weekly episodes, fans can also expect exclusive live events and bonus content.
Collin Jones, President of Westwood One and the Cumulus Podcast Network: “Chris Van Vliet is a standout creator whose authenticity and consistency have built a powerful brand. His podcast is a perfect fit for our network, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Cumulus family. This is another step in our mission to deliver premium, thought-provoking content to audiences nationwide.”
New episodes of “INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet” will continue to be released multiple times per week across all major platforms, including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Cumulus Podcast Network’s digital channels.
Chris Van Vliet is represented by BUCHWALD.
On top of the success of the podcast in the audio world, full video episodes of “INSIGHT” and clips of the show have gained close to 2 million subscribers on YouTube, along with more than 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Quotes from the show are also featured in the top pro wrestling news websites each week.
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