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PRESS RELEASE, DATED AUGUST 12, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Reports Record First Quarter 2027 Revenue of $16.1M; Adjusted EBITDA* of $1.6M (up 172% YoY)

LOS ANGELES, CA, August 12, 2026 -- PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a leading publisher and podcast sales network, today announced its record financial results for the first fiscal quarter (“Q1 Fiscal 2027”) ended June 30, 2026 of its fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 ("Fiscal 2027"). PodcastOne will host a conference call and webcast today, August 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM Eastern Time.

Q1 Financial & Operational Highlights

●Revenue increased 8% YoY to record $16.1 million

●Adjusted EBITDA* increased $1.0 million YoY, reaching new record of $1.6 million

●Delivered 18M+ downloads and streams and 6M unique listeners in June

●Reached a record #6 ranking on Podtrac, surpassing Disney and others, further strengthening PodcastOne’s position as a leading U.S. podcast publisher

●Expanded our creator portfolio through the acquisitions of The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan and Life Happens with Barb and Michelle

●Continued expanding PodcastOne content beyond the podcast feed through original programming, strategic partnerships, and entertainment properties including It’s Okay, We’re All Gonna Die, A&E’s The First 48, and House of Stassi.

“Q1 Fiscal 2027 was a strong quarter for PodcastOne, and I’m incredibly proud of our team and the momentum we’ve built across the business,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne. “We delivered record quarterly revenue, reached our highest-ever Podtrac ranking at #6, and continued to expand our content portfolio, creator relationships, and distribution footprint. We have a number of exciting projects ahead, and we’re very optimistic about the opportunities in front of PodcastOne as we continue to grow.”

Q1 Fiscal 2027 vs Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results Summary (in $000’s, except per share; unaudited)

Three Months Ended

June 30

2026 2025

Revenue $16,125 $14,994

Operating loss $(1,556) $(1,054)

Total other expense $(2) $-

Net loss $(1,558) $(1,054)

Adjusted EBITDA* $1,576 $580

Net loss per share basic and diluted $(0.05) $(0.04)

Q1 Fiscal 2027 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast:

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Time: 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time (9:30 a.m. Pacific Time)

Webcast Link: Link:  https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/425589710

Dial-in:

+1 (833) 461-5787

International Dial-in: +44 808 196 8935

Conference Code: 425 589 710

About PodcastOne, Inc.

PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) is a leading podcast platform that provides creators and advertisers with a comprehensive 360-degree solution in sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution. PodcastOne has surpassed 3.9 billion total downloads with a community of 200 top podcasters, including Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jordan Harbinger, LadyGang, A&E’s Cold Case Files, and Varnamtown. PodcastOne has built a distribution network reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions across all channels, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. PodcastOne is also the parent company of PodcastOne Pro which offers fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists. For more information, visit www.podcastone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X at @podcastone.

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