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August 20, 2026

Audacy Partners with Bunnie Xo 

Audacy is the exclusive partner for the creator and #1 New York Times bestselling author’s hit podcast “Dumb Blonde”

New York, NY – August 20, 2026 – Audacy announced a partnership with creator and #1 New York Times bestselling author Alisa “Bunnie Xo” DeFord to exclusively handle sales and distribution for her hit podcast Dumb Blonde, expanding Audacy’s slate of entertainment and women’s lifestyle content. 

“Dumb Blonde” from Bunnie Xo is available on YouTube and everywhere podcasts are available. New episodes are released on Mondays, along with regular “Ask, Tell, Confess” episodes. Follow and listen to the show here

On “Dumb Blonde,” Bunnie Xo and guests dive into hilarious discussions about relationships, trauma, embarrassing moments, and all the realness life throws at us, inviting listeners to laugh, relate, and embrace their inner healing. The show brings all walks of life to light, and Bunnie leads conversations with heart and personality at the forefront. Guests have included Dolly Parton, Jon Bon Jovi, Denise Richards, Sharon Osbourne, Bam Margera, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Joel Madden, Wiz Khalifa, and Machine Gun Kelly. 

“What started as a little girl’s love for radio has grown beyond anything I could’ve imagined. I’m so proud to announce a partnership with Audacy, one of America’s largest multiplatform audio networks,” said Bunnie. “As our newest season begins, I’m endlessly grateful for every soul who has trusted me with their story. Here’s to proving people wrong, breaking ceilings, and reminding women everywhere that anything is possible when you set your soul on fire and refuse to let go.”

“Bunnie Xo is unapologetically herself, and she’s built something truly special with “Dumb Blonde.” Her raw, hilarious, and deeply authentic conversations have established the show as one of the most fun and of-the-moment destinations for comedy and women’s lifestyle fans,” said Leah Reis-Dennis, Head of Podcasts, Audacy. “We’re excited to bring the show into Audacy’s portfolio and look forward to accelerating the show’s reach across all platforms and creating dynamic new opportunities for our advertising partners who are eager to reach Bunnie’s obsessive and growing fan base.”

Download the “Dumb Blonde” cover art here

Follow Bunnie Xo on YouTube @DumbBlondePodcast, TikTok @Xomgitsbunnie, and Instagram @Xoitsbunnie.  

About Bunnie Xo: 

Alisa “Bunnie Xo” DeFord is a producer, creator, and New York Times bestselling author of Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic. The memoir about her life debuted as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and remained on the non-fiction and audiobook lists for 4 straight months since its release. Stripped Down was soon after acquired by 101 Studios, the producers of “Landman” and “Yellowstone.” The book is in the process of being adapted into a movie. Bunnie has been paving her way through the entertainment industry for years as the owner of DUMB BLONDE PRODUCTIONS – building an empire from her various works hosting, producing digital content, and leading conversations with heart and personality at the forefront. Bunnie is most prominently known as the host of DUMB BLONDE PODCAST, a show that brings all walks of life to light. The podcast is a top-ranking show, #1 on Apple & #2 on Spotify comedy charts with over 1 million downloads a month. Past guests include Dolly Parton, Jon Bon Jovi, Denise Richards, Sharon Osbourne, Bam Margera, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Joel Madden, Wiz Khalifa, and Machine Gun Kelly. Beyond her creative pursuits, Bunnie also has a passion for animals. Originally beginning as a hobby farm at the start of 2025, her Nashville home has quickly turned into a sanctuary for a number of animals, including many she has rescued from unfortunate situations.

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