Invisalign Partners with Audiorama to Launch Youth Inc. Podcast Hosted By Greg Olsen

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Audiorama, a premium creation platform powered by passionate storytellers whose mission is to navigate audiences through transformative podcasts that enlighten, entertain and inform, announced today that it has joined forces with Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, to debut Youth Inc., a journey into the changing world of youth sports in America, hosted by Greg Olsen: 14 year NFL veteran and father of 3 young children. Youth, Inc. premieres March 9, 2022 and is available on Audiorama, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Facebook and wherever podcasts are heard.

After a lifetime of sports, Olsen finds himself caught in the uncertainty and stress of balancing his personal experience as the son of a coach, as a pro athlete, the challenges and responsibilities of being a youth coach in the current climate and culture of sports, and his primary role as a father. In a podcast advertising rarity, the podcast will be presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology Brand as they collaborate to bring youth sports and the power of a confident smile together. Invisalign, an Align Technology Brand, is focusing on educating and connecting with families to showcase the power of a smile and confidence building, starting at a young age. In each episode of the podcast, Olsen sits down with legacy sports families, coaches, psychologists, authors and more in search of guidance and tools to make the best decisions for his family. Guests confirmed for the show include Shawn Johnson, Cooper Manning, Eric Weddle, Jerry Rice, Michael Gervais, Russell Wilson and Jerry Rice, who was interviewed at Invisalign's Super Bowl experience activation in LA, with more names to be announced soon.

"Successful podcasts have passionate hosts and Greg Olsen's passion for youth sports and his commitment to a positive culture in children's athletics can be heard and felt in each episode. Audiorama is proud to have partnered with Invisalign to bring this podcast to the forefront and we look forward to sharing Olsen's personal experiences and passion with podcast audiences around the globe," said Fowler.

Youth Inc. is the flagship podcast for Audiorama, which was founded by award-winning actor Vince Vaughn (Wedding Crashers, Brawl in Cellblock 99), Olsen, Ryan Kalil, and Powerhouse Capital, the technology venture fund that has backed category defining media platforms like Wondery, The Athletic, Calm, and MasterClass. Mikey Fowler heads Audiorama as Vice President and General Manager, departing his previous role as the Director of Audio for Barstool Sports which grew to a top 5 podcasting network during his tenure. In advisory roles are; Peter Morris who most recently served as CEO of PodcastOne and prior to his role there held senior roles at Barstool Sports, IMAX and Funny Or Die; and Peter Raskin founder of Rubicon Talent, a sports marketing and talent management firm and whose client list includes world-renowned NFL players & Hall of Famers, Heisman Trophy Winners, Olympic Champions, Media Personalities, and Celebrity Chefs while also serving as advisors to Fortune 500 brands and agencies with talent-driven marketing campaigns, sponsorship integration, branded content, and licensing/merchandising programs.

About Ryan Kalil
Ryan Kalil is a film and television producer and veteran All-Pro Center who played 13 seasons in the National Football League. Kalil played collegiate football at The University of Southern California, where he was a member of two national championship teams, was named a first-team All-American, and won the 2006 Morris Trophy. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, where he played for 12 seasons. Kalil founded Mortal Media in 2016, a film and television production company, with NBA All-Star Blake Griffin. Mortal Media is currently in production on a half-hour sci-fi dramedy titled 'Hello Tomorrow!' starring Billy Crudup for Apple TV+. Mortal has a slate of projects in the works at various film studios and television networks, including a sequel to 'The Rocketeer' at Disney and a reboot of 'White Men Can't Jump' at 20th Century Studios. Continuing his involvement with sports, Kalil was recently announced as one of the investors in a new National Women's Soccer League franchise in Los Angeles, the top level of women's sport in the U.S. The new team, since unveiled as Angel City FC, is set to start play in 2022. Kalil resides in Manhattan Beach, California, with his wife, Natalie, and their four children. He and his wife started the Kalil Family Foundation, which works to greatly accelerate lupus research and improve life for people living with lupus. The foundation also supports pioneering solutions to end homelessness in the United States and abroad.

About Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen is a veteran NFL tight end and three-time Pro Bowler who joined FOX Sports following retirement at the conclusion of the 2020 NFL season. Olsen was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 31st overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft out of the University of Miami. He spent four seasons with the Bears before being traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2011. Olsen remained with the Panthers through the conclusion of the 2019 season, played a key role in the Panthers' Super Bowl 50 berth against the Denver Broncos and went on to become one of the most prolific tight ends in NFL history. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time second-team All-Pro ranks fifth all-time among tight ends with 742 receptions and 8,683 yards. From 2014 to 2016, he recorded 1,000 receiving yards each season, becoming the first tight end in history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. He left the Panthers as the franchise's all-time leading tight end in receiving yards (6,463), receptions (524) and 100-yard receiving games (10). Olsen sits second among Panthers tight ends in receiving touchdowns at 39 and third in receiving yards and receptions. Olsen twice was named a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Inspired by the challenges facing his son, T.J., who was born with a severe congenital heart defect, Olsen and his wife, Kara, founded the HEARTest Yard Program to offer support and services to those facing similar circumstances. A Wayne, N.J., native, Olsen attended the University of Miami. He and Kara reside in Charlotte, N.C., with their two sons and daughter.

About Vince Vaughn
Vince Vaughn has become one of Hollywood's most highly acclaimed triple threats as an actor, producer and screenwriter. A Chicago native, Vaughn first caught the attention of critics and audiences in Doug Liman's independent sleeper hit and cult classic Swingers. Vaughn was recently seen in the role of Freddy Funkhouser in Larry David's 10th and 11th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO. He was also seen in Benedict Andrews' Seberg, as FBI agent Carl Kowalski alongside Kristen Stewart, Anthony Mackie and Jack O'Connell. It had its world premiere at the 2019 Venice Film Festival and played at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival. In 2018, Vaughn starred alongside Mel Gibson in S. Craig Zahler's Dragged Across Concrete, after starring in Zahler's Brawl in Cell Block 99 in 2017, which received critical acclaim worldwide with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92 percent. In 2016, Vince starred in Mel Gibson's WWII drama Hacksaw Ridge, which was nominated for 6 Academy® Awards and 3 Golden Globes. Vaughn's production company Wild West Picture Show has had a string of hits on Audience Network such as the fan favorite "Undeniable," a 10-episode series with host Dan Patrick which features one-on-one in-depth interviews with various sports legends. Additional WWPS credits include ESPN's "30 for 30 documentary" on the '85 Bears, which Vaughn also narrated, along with Audience Network's "Fear(less) with Tim Ferriss." Netflix has had a successful five seasons of the late 70's politically incorrect F is for Family, which Vaughn voiced the character Chet Stevenson, a retired military pilot who moved next door to Bill Burr's character Frank Murphy. Vince most recently starred alongside Kathryn Newton in the Blumhouse body-swap thriller FREAKY and comedy Queenpins with Kristen Bell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Paul Walter Hauser. Next up he will star in and executive produce "Bad Monkey" for Apple TV+ from Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence. Vaughn's other film credits include Rudy, Old School, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Wedding Crashers, The Break Up, Into the Wild, Couples Retreat and The Internship.

About Powerhouse Capital
Powerhouse Capital is a Los Angeles based venture capital fund exclusively dedicated to global technology investment opportunities in media, entertainment, sports & gaming. Powerhouse focuses on investments in the Four Pillars of Media: Sight (Visual), Sound (Audio), Play (Gaming) and Live (Experiences). The Powerhouse team has invested into leading tech-driven media companies such as MasterClass, Wondery (acquired by Amazon), The Athletic (acquired by NY Times), Epic! Kids (acquired by Byju's), Scopely and Calm.

About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero® intraoral scanners and services, and CAD/CAM software. Align has helped treat over 8 million patients with the Invisalign system and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry with the iTero intraoral scanner and exocad® CAD/CAM software − modernizing today's practices by enabling enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies. Visit http://www.aligntech.com for more information. For additional information about the Invisalign system or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit http://www.invisalign.com. For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit http://www.itero.com. For additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit http://www.exocad.com.

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