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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Orbit Media, the podcast company co-founded by Oscar winner Fisher Stevens, and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrack, announced that We have announced “The Burden”. A companion to the #1 podcast “Empire on Blood” from the creators of Orbit, “The Burden” follows silent convicted murderers who take down legendary cops and disrupt the entire system for profit. Invites listeners to the crazy world of murder. freedom.
The podcast's central character, legendary detective Luis Scarcella, shares his full story for the first time exclusively on The Burden. In the '90s, Scarcella solved the toughest cases, obtained confessions no one else could, and rounded up the worst criminals. He was a super cop and was given the nickname Hulk. Then the story changed.
Mr. Scarcella encountered a group of wrongly convicted murderers turned elite lawyers in prison. “The Burden” transports listeners to their world, a forgotten man who labors in near obscurity until he enlists the help of an intrepid reporter named Frenchie, who boasts that he is willing to die for this story. It will take listeners to our world.
The show's stories weave past and present, giving listeners a first-hand look at the complexities of the criminal justice system. Scarcella was supposed to be an unscrupulous cop who cheated the system. But was it true? Or was he a product of a system where truth does not stand in the way of justice? the A view of justice.
Hosted by Orbit Media's two founders, award-winning magazine and podcast investigative journalist Steve Fishman (famous for getting Bernie Madoff to open up) and attorney, author, and award-winning journalist Dax Devron Ross. “The Burden” is a testament to Orbit Media’s commitment to creating immersive audio stories that also have social meaning.
“With Orbit, I fell in love with audio storytelling,” Stevens says. “I love the podcast format. The way the stories unfold. They're intimate and real, perfect for larger-than-life characters and heartbreaking stories that we're drawn to, and that's why I love the way the stories unfold.” has both. Characters and access to them are unprecedented. Criminal vs. Prison Lawyers. He is the only winner and there are no more stakes. What does justice for all mean? ”
“The stories we explore in 'The Burden' are more than just wrongful convictions. They are a call to action and a reminder of the work that still needs to be done in our criminal justice system. ,” Ross said. “Our approach is thoughtful and respectful as we dig into the rich and complex stories each story presents.”
“'The Burden' took five years to make. We went into the woods of North Carolina to track down a long-lost witness. A dusty place where documents are hidden. I went to the archives,” Fishman said. Everyone spoke to us. Everyone had a story to tell.and Several It was true. There was nothing more provocative than the scene in the final episode when the great detective finally confronted the famous prison lawyer on the microphone. ”
“The Burden” is brought to you by iHeartPodcasts and will be available wherever you listen to podcasts. All episodes will be available ad-free one week early on Orbit's newly launched “True Crime Club House” subscription channel on Apple Podcasts, along with exclusive bonus content.
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About Orbit Media
Orbit Media is a new podcast company in partnership with its co-owner Sony Music Entertainment. Its mission is to create engaging audio stories, regardless of their origin. Its roster of founders and collaborators includes Oscar-, Pulitzer-, and Emmy-winning storytellers who work with best-in-class audio producers to create premium his podcasts. Orbit was co-founded by Stevens, Fishman and Devron Ross, as well as Marcy Wiseman, a leading television industry executive. Orbit works with Signal Co. No1 to create podcasts, including limited series, talks, and anthology shows, while creating valuable intellectual property. previous podcast, empire on blood, which reached number one on Apple and is being developed as a television series.Director's cut version empire on blood It will be re-released with new episodes this spring.
About iHeartMedia
iHeart Media Co., Ltd. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is America's leading audio media company, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone reach more consumers in the United States than any other media. Twice the reach of the next largest radio broadcasting company. Get more than 4x the ad-effective reach of the largest digital-only audio service. According to Podtrac, iHeart is the largest podcast publisher with more downloads than the next four podcast publishers combined, the #1 social footprint of any audio player, and the #1 social footprint of any audio media brand. It has 7x more followers and is the only fully integrated audio. Ad tech solutions across broadcast, streaming, and podcasting. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connections and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. For more company information, please visit iHeartMedia.com.
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