Merrick Studios Launches Hip Hop-Rooted, Culture-Forward Podcast Network.

Merrick Creative has teamed with Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepreneur Bun B and music industry veteran Jeffrey Sledge to officially launch Merrick Studios, a new Houston-based podcast network rooted in hip hop but built for a broad audience.

Unlike some startups, Merrick Studios debuts with a deep slate of shows already live and a creator-first model designed to make producing, recording, and promoting podcasts seamless.

“At Merrick Studios, we’re not just building a network of shows — we’re building a family of creators,” said Bun B. “When you’re part of this network, you have the full weight of our production team, promotional reach, and monetization strategies behind you, plus the ability to collaborate and cross-promote with other hosts. That’s how great conversations find bigger audiences.