PodcastOne Appoints Craig Christensen as Interim CFO Following Departure of Ryan Carhart

PodcastOne, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on April 28, 2026, reporting the appointment of Craig Christensen as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Interim Treasurer, and Interim Secretary, effective May 1, 2026. Christensen succeeds Ryan Carhart, who notified the company on April 28, 2026, that he is leaving to pursue another professional opportunity. The departure was not due to any dispute with the company. Christensen, age 48, brings over 25 years of finance leadership experience, including roles at 180 Health Services, Montrose Environmental Group, and Econolite Group. He previously worked at Ernst & Young and is a licensed CPA in California. Under a consulting agreement with LiveXLive (a LiveOne subsidiary), Christensen will receive a weekly fee of $6,250 and is eligible for equity bonuses of 10,000 LiveOne shares upon filing the 2026 Form 10-K and 5,000 shares upon filing the Q1 2027 Form 10-Q. The company also announced that within approximately 90 days, they will discuss potentially transitioning Christensen to a full-time CFO position. A press release was issued announcing the appointment, emphasizing Christensen's M&A experience and ability to support the company's growth strategy.