Chelsea Handler is launching her own podcast network, the Dear Chelsea Network, as part of a new multiyear partnership with iHeartMedia. The move expands the comedian's existing relationship with iHeart into a broader venture, positioning her established show as the anchor of a growing slate of programmes.

The network will house Handler's existing podcast, Dear Chelsea, which launched in April 2021 and also streams on Netflix, alongside a new comedy show, You're the Problem … with Yamaneika, hosted by stand-up comedian Yamaneika Saunders. The Saunders show, produced with Tyree Rush, debuts on 15 July and will invite listeners to weigh in on pop culture, news and politics. Saunders, who has written for Inside Amy Schumer and currently opens Handler's High and Mighty Tour, is the first of several planned titles, with iHeartPodcasts president Will Pearson praising Handler's ability to build community among listeners.