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COMEDIAN TOM SEGURA'S YMH STUDIOS AND FOX CREATOR STUDIOS SEAL MULTI-PROJECT PARTNERSHIP
Collaboration Unites Segura's Original Content with FOX's Dynamic Approach to Scaling Creator-Led IP and Direct-to-Consumer Innovation
Los Angeles, CA - May 28, 2026 - FOX Entertainment's newly formed FOX Creator Studios (FCS) and Tom Segura's YMH Studios have entered into a strategic multi-project partnership. The collaboration is designed to combine YMH Studios' established direct-to-consumer infrastructure and creator-owned content portfolio with FOX Creator Studios' production, advertising sales, and global distribution capabilities.
Under the agreement, FCS and YMH Studios will develop, finance, and produce a broad slate of original content to be released via YMH Studios' direct-to-consumer platforms. The partnership reflects a shared focus on building and expanding creator-owned intellectual property while preserving the creative vision and audience relationships YMH Studios has cultivated over the course of its growth into one of the most prominent independent comedy networks in the country.
The initial slate, which moves into production this year, includes multiple series, among them a stand-up comedy showcase spotlighting both established and emerging voices; a horror comedy animated series; and a live-action comedy series set in an airport bar.
"Tom is a rare creative who has built an entire world around his voice and point of view," said Billy Parks, Head of FOX Creator Studios. "What he and YMH President Ryan T. Hall have done across stand-up, podcasts and direct-to-consumer is incredibly forward-thinking, and we're excited to partner with them to build on this foundation, bring even more of Tom's original ideas to life, and share them with new and existing fans globally."
"Comedy is what drives everything we do at YMH," said Tom Segura. "We've built a studio that lets us create, produce, and connect directly with fans, and FOX Creator Studios is the right partner to help us expand that. They bring the scale, infrastructure, and flexibility to take our ideas further, while letting us do what we do best."
YMH Studios has grown into one of the leading independent comedy networks in the podcasting space, generating more than 500 million annual impressions across a network of 25 shows. The company operates its own in-house advertising and sales infrastructure supporting both owned and partner programming and has built a robust direct-to-consumer business producing and distributing premium live events, comedy specials, and exclusive content.
"We've grown YMH Studios into a prolific independent studio, and we got here by staying close to our audience, developing real talent, and owning what we create," said Ryan P. Hall, President of YMH Studios. "FOX Creator Studios lets us think bigger without losing any of that."
The partnership reflects FOX Creator Studios' broader approach to working with creators, collaborating with talent who are already building meaningful connections with audiences and supporting them in developing new formats, expanding their reach, and growing sustainable, long-term businesses. By combining creator-driven storytelling with FOX's creative, production, advertising sales, and global distribution capabilities, FCS aims to help creators evolve and scale in this dynamic, ever-expanding IP ecosystem.
Launched at CES in January 2026, FOX Creator Studios is a digital-first division of FOX Entertainment designed to partner with leading creators to develop new formats, scale original IP and build global entertainment brands that travel across platforms.
About YMH Studios
YMH Studios is a groundbreaking production company known for producing top comedy podcasts and creating both scripted and unscripted content for film and television. Our industry-leading ad-sales podcast network dominates the comedy space. Home to a dynamic roster of comedians and personalities, including Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky, Bert Kreischer, and more, YMH Studios offers a variety of engaging podcasts that cover everything from Internet weirdness and pop culture cringe to relationships and insightful social commentary. With a focus on humor and authenticity, YMH Studios fosters a loyal and engaged community where listeners can connect and share a laugh.
About FOX Creator Studios
FOX Creator Studio, a division of FOX Entertainment, partners with the world's most influential and prolific creators, combining FOX's scale, infrastructure, and expertise with creator innovation to bring bold ideas to life as premium IP, original formats, and enduring entertainment brands. The newly established studio is platform agnostic, working with digital-native talent to expand their ideas and brands across YouTube, linear television, streaming, film, the digital storytelling ecosystem, and beyond.
About FOX Entertainment
With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide.
FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell's Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company's worldwide content sales and distribution arm.
As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain's experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms.
A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.
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