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Hope Media Group (HMG) is celebrating a significant milestone as The Wally Show Podcast officially surpasses 20 million total downloads, marking a major moment for the long-running show. Launched in 2009, The Wally Show Podcast has grown into one of Christian radio’s most recognizable and engaging digital shows, now accumulating nearly 2,000 episodes. Hosted by Wally, Betty Rock, and producer Gavin, the podcast releases two episodes every day:
- • Highlights from that morning’s radio show.
- • The Aftercast—a podcast-only segment featuring longer and often funnier conversations that did not air during the morning show on WayFM.
The Aftercast was created for fans wanting more of the show’s humor, chemistry, and honest dialogue. The team often dives into life, faith, culture, and whatever Wally is fired up about that day. Even when the discussions turn deep, the show’s signature humor always keeps things grounded.
Listeners—affectionately known as “Poddies”—have formed a loyal, tight-knit community around the podcast. As one Poddie put it: “The Wally Show isn’t like church; it’s like hanging out at lunch with your friends after church.”
“Hitting 20 million downloads is wild,” said Wally. “We started the Aftercast because we wanted space for deeper conversations... mixed with the usual chaos of our show. Knowing people still want to spend more time with us after all these years—laughing, thinking, and doing life together—means more than they know. Our Poddies make this possible.”
Shawn Farrington, SVP of Digital, added: “To succeed in podcasting, you have to understand your audience, show up consistently, and commit to the long game. The Wally Show has done that since 2009. Every download represents a real moment where someone found encouragement, laughter, or a step closer to Jesus. We’re incredibly proud of Wally, Betty, and Gavin.”
The continued growth of The Wally Show Podcast underscores Hope Media Group’s commitment to meeting audiences wherever they are—on air, online, and on demand—with content that sparks meaningful conversation and points people toward hope and truth.
About Hope Media Group Hope Media Group is a family of media brands that engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope through radio, events, online content, and mobile apps. Its platforms include KSBJ/Houston, the WayFM and Worship 24/7 national networks, Spanish-language Christian network Vida Unida, digital content outlets NGEN Radio (Christian hip-hop and pop), Hope Nation, WAYLOUD (Christian rock), the God Listens Prayer App, and a concert and event producer, Hope Events.
For more information, visit www.hopemediagroup.com.
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