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Charlie Sheen Launching ‘Mostly Sheenius’ Podcast With Fox’s Red Seat Ventures (Exclusive)
Charlie Sheen is launching a podcast called "Mostly Sheenius" in partnership with Red Seat Ventures, the Fox-owned creator media company. The show will feature the actor in candid conversations with prominent figures from entertainment, sport, music and popular culture, marking his entry into the podcasting world after decades as an interview subject himself.
The venture expands Red Seat Ventures' push into entertainment content, following its April deal with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's "Kill Tony". The company, part of Fox's Tubi Media Group, has traditionally focused on political commentary and true crime, working with figures such as Megyn Kelly, Bill O'Reilly and Nancy Grace. Red Seat Ventures CEO Chris Balfe praised Sheen's ability to connect with audiences through humour and honesty, while Sheen is represented by WME and attorney Chad Christopher.
In short
- Charlie Sheen is launching a podcast called "Mostly Sheenius"
- Fox-owned Red Seat Ventures is producing the show
- Deal extends Red Seat's push beyond news into entertainment
Explained simply
Charlie Sheen is an American actor known for film and television roles, including the sitcom Two and a Half Men. Podcasts are audio or video programmes released in episodes, often built around interviews or conversations; many are hosted by people from entertainment, sport and media.
Red Seat Ventures is a media company owned by Fox that helps create and distribute programmes with well-known presenters. Its work has included political commentary and true-crime shows, and the company is part of Tubi Media Group, Fox’s entertainment division. The partnership brings Sheen into a growing area of media where public figures speak directly to audiences through their own shows.