EXCLUSIVE: Whitney Port, Lauryn Bosstick and More to Bring Podcasts to Life at Dear Media’s First New York City Event

Dear Media is headed to New York City to bring its fan-favorite podcasts to life.

The media company will host its annual Dear Media IRL event, where fans and podcasters gather, in New York City on Nov. 2. The event has been held in Austin the past two years.

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“We are incredibly excited to bring Dear Media IRL to New York City and to further connect with the huge audience and vibrant community that we have in the area,” said Michael Bosstick, chief executive officer of Dear Media. “Our inaugural NYC event will showcase an outstanding lineup of talent, and we’re excited to bring fans closer to their favorite shows and voices.”

The event’s lineup currently includes Amanda Hirsch of “Not Skinny But Not Fat”; Taylor Strecker of “Taste of Taylor”; Shannon Ford of “Probably a Podcast”; Alisha Marie of “Pretty Basic”; Remi Cruz of “Pretty Basic”; Mary Beth Barone of “Ride”; Benito Skinner of “Ride”; Whitney Port of “With Whit”; Pia Baroncini of “Everything Is the Best”; Caroline Baudino of “Coming in Hot”; Ken Eurich of “Dumber Blonde”; Lindsey Metselaar of “We Met at Acme”; Aurora Culpo of “Barely Filtered”; Michael and Lauryn Bosstick of “The Skinny Confidential,” and other content creators like Eyal Booker.

Dear Media IRL will include morning and afternoon panel sessions, as well as breakfast, lunch, happy hour and brand activations and photo ops. Tickets, which include access to all panels, activities, food and beverage and a gift bag, start at $105, though there are additional options that include a hotel package or entry to a welcome party on Friday evening.

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