Press Play Podcast Network Grows, Adding Chief Operating Officer, Head of Content and Development

P3, the Ohio-based podcast network currently airing eight unique shows, plans 2021 growth with additions to executive team

 Columbus, Ohio — Aug. 26, 2020 — The Press Play Podcast Network today announced two new additions to its executive leadership team: JD Hyman, Chief Operating Officer and Brookes May, Head of Content and Development. 

Hyman and May will join P3 CEO and Founder, Chase Smith’s growing podcast network. 

As Chief Operating Officer, JD Hyman will be responsible for managing business decisions, overseeing day-to-day network operations and leading strategic imperatives to execute the vision of the leadership team. Hyman holds a bachelor’s and master’s from Ohio Christian University as well as a DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration) from Walden University. He currently works as a freelance photojournalist covering the riots and protests following the death of George Floyd.

“Being part of this network is a deeply personal journey and experience,” said Hyman. “I’m looking forward to helping further Chase’s unique vision to not just build a network and influence his hosts, but to empower them to pursue their dreams wholeheartedly.”

Hyman’s podcast, The Hyman Podcast, will launch on P3 in September and focuses on the human experience from a narrative storytelling approach. 

As Head of Content and Development, Brookes May will cultivate new hosts with a special focus on diverse voices and unique points of view. Brookes holds a B.A. in broadcast journalism from American University. She is a writer and comedian in Chicago, and the Co-Founder of creative PR agency, Funbully. Her podcast, Books with Brookes, a monthly podcast book club, celebrates its one year anniversary with P3 this month. 

“When I founded P3 more than three years ago, I knew I needed smart, creative, passionate people at my side in order to source and produce the most high-quality shows possible,” said Chase Smith, Founder and CEO of Press Play Podcasts. “Brookes and JD both host their own shows on the P3 network, so they’re excellent ambassadors, ready to take the network to the next level.”

The Press Play Podcast Network exists to empower hosts and create high quality, professional, engaging content that listeners love. The network is made up of a diverse range of fantastic shows, many of them specific to Ohio. From covering professional and college sports to life, leadership and ministry, the ever-growing network has something for everyone.