“The Bert Show” host Bert Weiss’ podcast company Pionaire has announced the addition of Mike Morse as President of Podcasting Operations.
Morse joins Pionaire from YEA Networks where he was VP/Podcast Operations since February 2022 after previously leading their Radio DJs mixing division and serving as Executive Producer of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. Morse previously served as morning producer/co-host at Capitol Broadcasting AC “Mix 101.5” WRAL-FM and iHeartMedia CHR “G105” WDCG Raleigh and was a mixer for “106.1 Kiss-FM” KHKS Dallas and SiriusXM’s Pitbull’s Globalization channel.
Mike Morse, formerly the Vice President of Podcast Operations for YEA Networks, joins Weiss’ Pionaire Podcasting Network as President of Podcasting Operations. Morse’s additional industry experience includes roles with iHeartMedia, SiriusXM, Capitol Broadcasting Company and more.
“Mike has spent a decade building YEA’s network into a mini juggernaut,” adds Bert Weiss. “Since joining the podcasting division, he has built it into a content and profit-making machine with 50+ shows. He’s innovative, thorough, connected and brings a podcasting education to Pionaire that takes us to exciting new levels.”
“In all of my years in radio and podcasting, I’ve always admired Bert’s talent, leadership and vision,” comments Morse. “He is a highly respected voice in both industries who has achieved great success through his ability to partner with unique talent in creating great content – while ALWAYS putting the audience first. We are going to achieve great things together at Pionaire!”
“Mike has been on our radar for years so when he accepted this opportunity I was so fired up!” adds Co-Founder and Head of Marketing Chris Tuff. “I’m ecstatic at what he will be able to achieve as he borrows from his extensive background, effectively growing a network while also ensuring quality. Mike will make us more ‘listenable’ to a much wider audience.”
Weiss added, “Between Mike from YEA and the addition of our Senior Director of Podcast Sales & Strategy, Brittany Bernado (from iHeartMedia), we have the foundation to accelerate scaling Pionaire with quality, innovative, creative content providers in a talent/content first environment.”
