Riley Gaines Inks Multiyear Deal With Fox News and OutKick in Podcast Expansion (Exclusive)

Fox News Media and OutKick have inked a new multiyear deal with Riley Gaines, the former college swimmer turned conservative activist, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Fox is expected to announce the deal Wednesday as part of its new media expansion push.

Gaines linked up with OutKick in 2023 to host the podcast Gaines for Girls. Under the new deal, the podcast will relaunch with a broader remit as The Riley Gaines Show, beginning Jan. 7, where it will also live alongside podcasts like Ruthless and Will Cain Country in Fox News’ podcast portfolio.

Gaines has also been a frequent guest on Fox News programming in recent years.

Porter Berry, the president and editor-in-chief of Fox News Digital and president of new media for the company has been leading its push into the space, taking a much more aggressive approach than many of its competitors in the linear TV space.

“Riley has been an instrumental voice on OutKick, across Fox News Media, and for women across this country,” Berry said in a statement. “I am thrilled that she will be part of our new expansion and provide a unique and fresh perspective on everything from culture trends to current affairs and continue to be a leading voice for young conservative women.”

“I started this journey of simply saying men shouldn’t play in women’s sports and OutKick and Fox News Media have supported me from day one,” added Gaines. “They provided me a platform to bring national attention to the transgender issue in sport and ignite change that will forever protect women living out their dreams in athletics. I’m beyond excited to launch my new show that will cover a variety of topics and highlight the stories of women who are fighting alongside with me.”

New episodes of Gaines’ show will debut on YouTube and other podcast platforms on Wednesdays and Fridays.