Dwyane Wade Teams with iHeartPodcasts for ‘The Why with Dwyane Wade’ Series

iHeartPodcasts, the globally recognized No. 1 podcast publisher, has unveiled a thrilling addition to its lineup with The Why with Dwyane Wade, a new original series hosted by NBA Hall of Famer and three-time NBA Champion Dwyane Wade.

The debut two-part episode, premiering on Jan. 17, features a candid roundtable discussion with fellow Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, and Pau Gasol. Covering personal challenges, rivalry experiences, and the essence of greatness, the podcast promises an engaging exploration of the basketball legends’ journeys.

In each weekly episode, Wade will engage in intimate conversations with trailblazers in sports, fashion, music, and business, exploring their rise to success and the ongoing pursuit of innovation. Notable guests include Carmelo Anthony, Rick Ross, Pat Riley, David Grutman, Lindsey Vonn, and more.

“As someone who is always curious and wanting to learn, I am looking forward to sitting down with some of my friends, peers and people I admire most to hear more about their ‘why’ and what motivates them to get up every day to do what they do,” said Dwyane Wade. “iHeartPodcasts is a true leader in the industry and I am excited and grateful to partner with them for my first show.”

“Dwyane Wade has always been a force on and off the court, and his influence reaches fans of sports, pop culture and beyond,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts. “We are thrilled to welcome him to the iHeartPodcasts family, and excited for listeners to get up-close-and-personal with Dwyane and his guests.”

“The Why with Dwyane Wade” is a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and Wade’s 59th & Prairie Entertainment. The first episode will be available on the iHeartRadio app and major podcast platforms from Jan. 17, 2024, with exclusive video content on YouTube. Fans can catch a glimpse with the trailer available now.

You can hear the trailer below.