Arizona Tribune - Dolphin Subsidiary Shore Fire Media's Podcast Clients Recognized as 2025's Best

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / Creative communications agency Shore Fire Media, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), represents two of The New Yorker's 10 "Best Podcasts of 2025": named the No.1 podcast of the year, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man was produced by Shore Fire client Talkhouse as well as Western Sound - while client Articles of Interest was also listed as one of the year's best for the podcast's latest season, "Gear," available via Radiotopia from PRX.

"Bursting with life, humor, pain, interesting ideas and, of course, sharp, catchy, hypnotic music," as described by The New Yorker's Sarah Larson, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man is presented by Audible and Higher Ground - the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. Hosted by Jad Abumrad, the 12-episode series explores the extraordinary true story of Fela Kuti - the classically-trained Nigerian musician who created the Afrobeat music genre as a revolutionary language of resistance against oppression. The podcast features new interviews with Ayo Edebiri, David Byrne, Brian Eno, Santigold and more, as well as previously recorded interviews with Burna Boy, Questlove and Paul McCartney. "I can't think of another show that's both danceable and, by its end, profoundly heartbreaking," wrote Larson.

After conducting more than two years of research, recording over 70 different interviews with designers, soldiers, veterans and civilians, crossing dozens of state lines and entering a myriad of places previously barred from press, Articles of Interest host and producer Avery Trufelman has reached the culmination of the podcast's most ambitious and revelatory season to date. Titled "Gear," the seven-part series spent six weeks investigating the connection between the U.S. military and the outdoor clothing industry - while diving deep into history and far beyond the world of high-tech performance wear. "Trufelman finds seemingly hidden meaning in ubiquitous everyday items," wrote Larson. "She's also a great narrative presence - casual but wise, curious but authoritative, friendly but respectful of our intelligence - with a velvety, fun-to-hear voice."

Articles of Interest is available free on-demand across all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts and Overcast. Fela Kuti: Fear No Man is available on Audible and wherever you get your podcasts.

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ABOUT SHORE FIRE MEDIA

Shore Fire Media represents artists, talent, creators, authors, athletes, cultural institutions, businesses, brands and entrepreneurs at the forefront of their respective fields - including some of the most exciting emerging and established voices in the arts, entertainment and beyond. With dedicated teams in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, Shore Fire leverages extensive expertise and relationships to strategically amplify narratives and shape reputations that facilitate career advancement in an ever-evolving media landscape. To learn more, visit ShoreFire.com and follow Shore Fire on Instagram: @shorefire.

ABOUT DOLPHIN

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) is where cultural creation meets marketing execution. Founded in 1996 by Bill O'Dowd, Dolphin operates as both a venture studio - developing and investing in breakthrough content, products and experiences - and a marketing consortium, featuring leading agencies across every communications discipline.

At its core, the venture studio creates, produces, finances, markets and promotes new businesses and cultural ideas - ranging from acclaimed film, television and digital content to consumer goods, live events and partnerships that define entertainment and lifestyle. Surrounding this entrepreneurial engine, Dolphin's marketing prowess brings together best-in-class firms including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects and The Digital Dept. Together, this collective delivers unmatched cross-marketing expertise and relationships across every vertical of pop culture - from film, television, music, influencers, sports, hospitality and fashion to consumer brands and purpose-driven initiatives. Dolphin marketing has been the recipient of many accolades, including No. 1 Agency of the Year on the Observer PR Power List in 2025, The PR Net 100 and the PR News Elite 120.

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SOURCE: Dolphin Entertainment

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