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Investor Webinar February 19, 2026 NASDAQ: PODC A LEADING PODCAST PLATFORM WITH OVER 3.8 BILLION DOWNLOADS THAT PROVIDES CONTENT CREATORS AND ADVERTISERS WITH A FULL 360-DEGREE SOLUTION
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1NASDAQ: PODC Legal Disclaimer The information in this presentation is provided to you by PodcastOne, Inc. (the “Company” or “PodcastOne”) solely for informational purposes and is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any security or instrument of the Company, or to participate in any investment activity or trading strategy, nor may it or any part of it form the basis of or be relied on in connection with any contract or commitment in the United States or anywhere else. 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2NASDAQ: PODC Presenters RYAN CARHART Chief Financial Officer A seasoned executive with extensive financial, mergers and acquisitions and operational experience in building, managing and scaling organizations, as well as financial reporting and internal controls. KIT GRAY Co-Founder & President One of the early strategists in developing a monetization standard for the podcast industry. Gray has spent nearly two decades working with talent and developing podcast concepts across all genres, all while creating a top tier team of individuals that are experts in all aspects of podcasting from technology, advertising sales, marketing, talent booking, acquisitions, development, vodcasts, video, social media, emerging concepts and more.
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3NASDAQ: PODC PodcastOne: Overview ▪ 190 exclusive podcasts, 350+ episodes per week, 20.8 million monthly downloads and 6.0 million monthly unique listeners ▪ Differentiated platform provides full 360-degree solution for advertisers and content creators ▪ Diversifying revenue streams with high margin offerings to loyal podcasting audiences and owned IP , with two shows sold for TV adaptation ▪ Focused on acquiring new talent and expanding reach to grow audiences ▪ Leader in podcasting, a $2B+ market ▪ Opportunistic M&A outlook to incorporate smaller networks and technology into PodcastOne’s robust infrastructure ▪ Strong financial profile: Double digit revenue growth, expanding margins and no debt ▪ Pathway to $100M in revenues, target 2 - 4 years ▪ Strong management, with media veterans and podcasting pioneers THE ONLY PUBLICLY -TRADED PURE-PLAY PODCAST COMPANY IN THE U.S. NASDAQ: PODC Revenue ($ in millions) $32.3 $34.6 $43.3 $52.1 PodcastOne is a leading global podcast platform 1) Financial guidance as of February, 2026 $60 - $62 (Guidance)
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4NASDAQ: PODC Recent News ● Named 10th Largest US Podcast Publisher by Podtrac for January 2026 ● Added 25 new podcasts year-to-date, totaling 190 shows across the network ● Maintained T op 10 Publisher status in Podtrac rankings for 15 consecutive months (currently #10) ● Achieved record YTD revenue from Art19 (Amazon) and a Fortune 250 streaming partner ● Expanded Amazon partnership from $16.5 million (3 years) to a $20+ million annual run rate ● Fortune 250 partner revenue increased to $26+ million annual run rate ● Three PodcastOne titles sold to major TV and streaming platforms.
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5NASDAQ: PODC PodcastOne: Snapshot 20.8M 190 1,000+ Monthly Downloads Jan 2026 Exclusive Podcasts Episodes Produced Monthly Fiscal 2026 Guidance2 A 2026 T op 10 US Podcast Publisher $60-62M $5.5-6.5M Revenue Adjusted EBIDTA $100M T wo – Four Year Revenue Goal 6.0M 500+ 3 Jan 2026 Unique Listeners Advertisers Shows Sold for TV Adaptation 1) Podtrac Podcast Publisher Rankings 2) See Company’s Press Release dated February 13, 2026 1
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6NASDAQ: PODC 1) The Infinite Dial 2024 2) MRI-Simmons 2023 April Podcast Study 3) PwC | IAB FY 2023 Podcast Ad Revenue Study 4) Podcastindex.org Podcast Listeners are a Loyal, Engaged And Highly Sought After Demographic 135M Monthly U.S. listeners1 8.3 Avg. podcast episodes listened to per week1 75% Say “I feel close to the hosts of the podcasts I listen to”2 48% Of listeners are college educated2 39 Median age, with heavy users trending younger2 $101K Median household income2 $2B+ T otal U.S. podcast market Ad Revenue in 2024 climbing to ~$2.6B by 20263 4.3M+ T otal Podcasts4 The Podcast Market Improvements in measurement and the evolution in programmatic buying, along with revenues tied to video and live events are contributing to the positive outlook.” – PwC | IAB FY 2023 Podcast Ad Revenue Study “
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7NASDAQ: PODC1) MIDiA Research, 2024–2030 global podcast forecasts The Podcast Market The latest nine-figure deals, while they look pricey, are rooted in solid projections of the ad dollars they could generate. These are tested shows – these aren’t big risks these companies are taking,” – Josh Lindgren, Head of CAA’s Podcast Department “ $250M+ Joe Rogan’s Renews Spotify Deal, Podcast Will No Longer Be Exclusive to the Platform $125M Alex Cooper Jumps From Spotify to SiriusXM $100M+ SiriusXM Inks ‘SmartLess’ Podcast Three-Year Deal $100M+ Kelce Brothers Sign Three-year Deal With Amazon’s Wondery for ‘New Heights’ Podcast Recent Podcast Pay-days Watchable podcasts are growing in popularity; 1 in 3 now say they prefer actively watching podcasts with videos.” – Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights' Podcast Download – Fall 2024 Report “ Global Podcast Listeners to Exceed 1 Billion by 20271 Millions
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8NASDAQ: PODC PodcastOne Vision & Objectives Near-T erm ▪ Be the go-to platform to grow audiences and expand reach for established and emerging content creators ▪ Invest in technology and infrastructure to produce best-in-class podcasts with high margins ▪ Grow the advertising platform with diversification of podcasts and by partnering with top brands to reach key demographics and loyal listeners, resulting in growth above industry trends Long-T erm ▪ Partner, nurture and develop industry leading podcasts by offering diverse revenue growth and a return profiles that exceeds industry growth metrics and returns ▪ Execute on focused M&A strategy to grow PodcastOne through the acquisition of existing platforms, technology, and production capabilities to capitalize on future industry trends ▪ Be an acquirer of choice for smaller podcast platforms (10-50 podcasts), offering efficiencies in cost structure, ability to scale and access to much larger advertising platform
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9NASDAQ: PODC Unmatched Infrastructure ▪ Allows creators to focus on what they do best and PodcastOne to offer value-added services that efficiently drive revenues PodcastOne Pro ▪ Specializes in transforming podcasts into polished productions ▪ Offers fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists ▪ Leverages current infrastructure, to drives higher margins & diversified revenue streams Platform of Choice Production Public Relations Advertising Hosting & Distribution Booking Editing Marketing & Promotion Strategy Building a Successful Podcast Requires More Than Just Great Content; It Requires a Strategic Approach
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10NASDAQ: PODC Our Blue-Chip National Advertisers Deep Relationships Across Our Network of 500+ Advertisers & Brands PodcastOne has Exclusive Rights to All Advertising Inventory
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11NASDAQ: PODC Revenue Segments Core Direct & Programmatic Sales ▪ Host Read Ads – Audio & Video ▪ Recorded directly into the episode file and served with every download or view ▪ Dynamic Ad Insertion ▪ Targeted & inserted the moment the podcast episode is downloaded ▪ Custom Segments ▪ 3-5 minute custom executions or episode takeovers ▪ Social Media Campaigns Diversified / Emerging ▪ PodcastOne owned IP on scripted shows allows for second window opportunities ▪ Varnamtown &Vigilante have been sold for TV adaptation ▪ PodcastOne Pro ▪ Fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists ▪ Paywalls ▪ Substack, Apple+, Patreon ▪ Podroll ▪ Feed dropping at the end of another podcast ▪ Other ▪ Live shows, branded podcasts, merchandise, etc.
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12NASDAQ: PODC Reaching Audiences Across Every Medium PodcastOne’s Hit Shows Are Available Wherever Y ou Get Y our Podcasts & However Y ou Consume 31% of weekly podcast listeners use Y ouT ube to listen & view Spotify (27%) and Apple Podcasts (15%)1 1) Edison Podcast Metrics™, Oct, 2024
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13NASDAQ: PODC 2026 FY Growth Strategy Organic ▪ Focused execution on driving ad revenue ▪ Supporting talent to expand beyond audio & video ▪ Cross platform promotion and monetization ▪ Maximize current infrastructure to drive higher margins ▪ Diversified and emerging revenue streams ▪ Owned IP , PodcastOne Pro, Paywalls, Podroll, Live Events, Merchandise, … Mergers & Acquisitions ▪ Industry has seen consolidation & PodcastOne will be a consolidator of choice ▪ Positioned to act opportunistically with $0 debt, using cash & stock ▪ Major mergers or acquisitions of synergistic verticals ▪ Accretive, cash flow positive assets to benefit from cost reductions upon integration ▪ Platforms with 10-50 podcasts ▪ T echnology & industry talent to bolster infrastructure T wo-Pronged Approach to Grow in Fiscal Year 2026 & Beyond
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14NASDAQ: PODC Select Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Three Months Ended Dec 31, $ in Millions 2025 2024 2026 2025 Revenue $52.1 $43.3 $15.8 $12.7 Gross Profit $4.7 $6.0 2.6 0.7 Operating Expenses $(57.6) $(48.3) (2.5) (2.0) Net Loss $(5.5) $(14.7) $(0.2) $(1.6) Adj. EBITDA $(0.5) $0.5 $2.8 $(0.7) Debt $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $60.0 - $62.0 FY 2026 Guidance2 Expect FY 20261 Revenues to Increase to at Least a Record $60.0 Million, Driving Expected 10x increase to $5.5-6.5M Adjusted EBITDA2 Revenue ($ in millions) 1) The Fiscal Year ends March 31, 2026 2) Company financial guidance as of February 13, 2026 $60.0
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15NASDAQ: PODC Case Studies Amazon Groceries Amazon teamed up with PodcastOne to drive awareness for Amazon Groceries, exposure to the podcasts with advertisements yielded higher agreement of Amazon Prime’s convenience and helped make their life easier. The advertising positively influenced agreement that Amazon Prime is convenient to use across all age groups and genders. Purchase Intent for groceries from Amazon Prime rose by 11 pts among the 18-34 age group as well 11+ Almost all respondents agreed that Amazon Prime makes their life easier, a +3pt lift over the control, females were the main driver in this overall increase. 3+ Impressions delivered22.7M+ Podcasters ▪ The Adam Carolla Show moved from Radio to Podcasting in 2009, joining what would become PodcastOne ▪ With PodcastOne as a partner, Carolla expands his podcast network: ▪ The Adam Carolla Show, The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Carolla Classics ▪ And diversifies his revenue streams ▪ Live shows & tours, PPV, merchandise, Substack
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16NASDAQ: PODC Robert Ellin James Berk Carolyn Blackwood Jay Krigsman Executive Chairman of PodcastOne Founder, CEO & Chairman of LiveOne Founder & Managing Dir. of Trinad Capital Mgmt. Chairman & CEO of Goodman Media Partners Former CEO of Participant Media Head of Studio, Sphere Entertainment Former Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros Director of LiveOne Executive VP & Asset Manager of The Kraus Companies Board of Directors Management & Board KIT GRAY ROBERT ELLIN RYAN CARHART SUE MCNAMARA STEVE LEHMAN ELI DVORKIN STACIE PARRA Co-Founder & President Executive Chairman Chief Financial Officer Chief Revenue Officer Vice Chairman Chief Content Officer Content & Podcast Producer 19+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE + YEARS EXPERIENCE 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE Podcast Industry Veterans High Insider Ownership Creates Alignment With Investors 16PODC Investor Presentation Patrick Wachsberger Ramin Arani Jon Merriman Director of LiveOne Founder & Manager of Picture Perfect Entertainment Director of LiveOne Former Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Management Head of Equities for T exas Capital Bank
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17NASDAQ: PODC Up Trending Shows
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18NASDAQ: PODC PodcastOne is a leading podcast platform with over 3.8 billion downloads that provides content creators and advertisers with a full 360-degree solution. PodcastOne’s hit shows are available wherever and however you listen. Key T akeaways ▪ The only publicly-traded pure-play podcasting company in U.S. ▪ The U.S. podcast market commands 35M monthly listeners and ad revenues of ~$2.0B ▪ Platform of choice, given robust infrastructure that leverages technology, production efficiencies, advertising breadth, and marketing reach to create significant competitive advantage ▪ Ability to grow PodcastOne show revenues faster than competitors and the market through focused marketing ▪ Diversified revenue opportunities beyond direct advertising, including paywalls, live events, social campaigns, and owned IP through scripted podcasts with two shows sold for TV adaptation ▪ Strong financial profile – double digit revenue growth, expanding margins and no debt ▪ Strong organic and M&A focused inorganic growth strategies leading to $100M revenue goal over the next two – four years. ▪ Management team led by media and podcasting industry veterans with significant insider ownership NASDAQ: PODC1 Price $2.62 Market Cap $71.43M 52 Week Range $3.35 - $1.28 Avg. Volume (3-Mo) 131.51K TTM Revenue2 $60.10M TTM Adj. EBITDA2 $5.34M Debt $0 Enterprise Value $70.79M 1) As of February 19, 2026 2) As of February 19, 2026
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Investor Relations Carson Pascente PodcastOne carson@podcastone.com