PODC · PodcastOne, Inc.

The appointment of Craig Christensen as Interim CFO fills a critical financial leadership gap at PodcastOne following Ryan Carhart's planned departure, which was amicable and not due to any disagreements. Christensen's 25+ years of experience, including CFO roles at public companies like Montrose Environmental Group and prior Big Four audit work at Ernst & Young, positions him to oversee financial reporting, GAAP compliance, treasury, and internal controls during this interim period. His dual appointment at PodcastOne and parent LiveOne underscores coordinated leadership across the group. Compensation via a month-to-month consulting agreement through LiveXLive provides flexibility, with a modest cash fee and performance-tied equity incentives linked to timely SEC filings, aligning interests with regulatory compliance. The planned good-faith discussions for a full-time role signal potential for longer-term stability in the CFO position, which is vital for executing growth strategies, M&A, and scaling operations as highlighted in the press release.