Merrick Studios Launches Merrick Studios+: A New Era of Culture-Driven Podcast Access
Greenbelt, MD (April 17, 2026) — Merrick Studios, a culture-forward podcast network rooted in hip-hop and built for where culture is going next, officially announces the launch of Merrick Studios+, a premium subscription platform offering listeners unprecedented access to the voices, stories, and conversations shaping today’s creative landscape.
Merrick Studios+ isn’t just about listening—it’s about participation. Subscribers gain access to exclusive content including live recordings, early episode drops, behind-the-scenes moments, and direct connection to the hosts and community driving the network forward.
At the core of Merrick Studios is a leadership team that blends cultural authority with creative execution:
Bun B – Hip-hop legend, cultural icon, and educator whose influence spans music, business, and academia.
Tom Frank – Founder of Merrick Creative, driving brand strategy, storytelling, and growth across the network
Jeffrey Sledge – Veteran music executive with nearly 30 years in the industry, known for shaping iconic hip-hop and R&B projects at Jive Records and Atlantic Records.
Yvette Dávila – Media and marketing powerhouse with deep expertise in brand development and audience engagement.
Together, the team has built a network that sits at the intersection of hip-hop, storytelling, and modern culture—expanding far beyond the music into business, identity, and lived experience.
The Merrick Studios lineup reflects that vision, featuring a dynamic roster of shows and voices:
Unglossy – Unfiltered conversations with founders, creatives, and industry disruptors
Mixed and Mastered – Deep dives into music, culture, and the art behind the sound
The Heavy Hitter DJs Podcast – Inside the world of elite DJs shaping global sound
Two Mothers, One Aché – A powerful exploration of motherhood, spirituality, and healing
Our Love/Hate Relationship with Comic Culture – Where fandom meets critique, hosted by voices who lived the culture
…and more!
Across every show, listeners gain access to high-level guests, real conversations, and perspectives that don’t exist anywhere else—from hip-hop legends and industry leaders to emerging voices pushing culture forward.
“Merrick Studios+ is about breaking the wall between the audience and the conversation,” said Tom Frank, co-founder of Merrick Studios. “We’re giving people a way to go deeper—to not just hear the culture, but be part of it.”
To celebrate the launch, Merrick Studios is offering an exclusive promotion: new subscribers can use code WELCOME to receive their first three months free, unlocking full access to the platform and its growing library of premium content.
With a rapidly expanding network, an elite roster of hosts and guests, and a pipeline of new shows in development, Merrick Studios+ represents the next evolution of culture-driven media—built not just to keep up with the conversation, but to lead it.
Merrick Studios+ is available now.
For more information or to subscribe, visit:
www.wearemerrickstudios.com/plus
