Prime Video and Amazon Freevee Release the Official Trailer for "Counsel Culture," A Podcast Turned Talk Show Hosted by Nick Cannon, Premiering June 6

Cannon will be joined by noted therapist Dr. Mike Dow, psychiatrist Dr. Ish Major, and a panel of guest co-hosts including Howie Mandel, Lamar Odom, NE-YO, DeSean Jackson and more

CULVER CITY, California - May 22, 2024 - Today, Amazon MGM Studios announced Counsel Culture, a podcast turned talk show hosted by multifaceted entertainer Nick Cannon, will premiere June 6 on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee. The show, which seeks to help destigmatize topics around male mental health, will address issues including grief, loyalty, financial security, marriage, trust, and emotional vulnerability. During each half-hour episode, Cannon will be joined by different guest co-hosts and together they will discuss timely topics influencing society and impacting their own well-being. All nine episodes of the series will be available on premiere day on Prime Video in the U.S., UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and on Freevee in the U.S. and UK.

Counsel Culture, the series, brings Cannon's podcast to television with a variety of experts encouraging open conversations about subjects often considered taboo. The episodes are moderated by Cannon and rely upon the knowledge of doctors, therapists and psychiatrists, as well as the lived experience of guest panelists.

Guest panelists for the show will include comedian Howie Mandel, former NBA star Lamar Odom, multi-talented entertainer NE-YO, NFL star receiver DeSean Jackson, multi-talented artist and entrepreneur Ray-J, singer-songwriter August Alsina, therapist Stephan Speaks, BEAM founder Yolo Akili Robinson, , psychic medium John Edward, grief expert David Kessler, comedian Tim Chantarangsu, relationship expert Terri Cole, comedian and actor Godfrey, licensed therapist and author John Kim, renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian, NFL legend T.J. Slaughter, former UFC Champion Tyron Woodley, NBA star Matt Barnes, and licensed therapist and author John Kim.

"I created Counsel Culture to help destigmatize male mental health. It's a safe space and a brave place to allow men to discuss their emotions and allow themselves to learn, grow and heal," said Cannon, host and executive producer. "Instead of canceling each other, we are counseling each other. We have a rotating panel where we will discuss necessary topics, and nothing is off limits."

Counsel Culture joins the recently announced Wish List Games, a multi-episode holiday event hosted by Cannon, which is produced by MGM Alternative. Content creator Lele Pons will join the Emmy-nominated host on the game show as a special correspondent. Wish List Games is a high-energy, half-hour game show where contestants play for the chance to win everything on their Amazon Wish Lists, totaling up to $25,000.

Counsel Culture is produced by NCredible and Amazon MGM Studios. The series is executive produced by Nick Cannon, Benjamin Sumpter and Michael Goldman. Edgar Martin will serve as the program's director.

About Nick Cannon

TV and radio host, comedian, actor, producer, rapper, writer, director, DJ, philanthropist, children's book author, and activist, Nick Cannon has entertained audiences for over 20 years. Cannon is currently the executive producer and host of Fox's hit TV series The Masked Singer; creator, host, and executive producer of the sketch comedy show Wild 'N Out, which went on its fourth tour in June 2023 selling out arenas across the country; he is the host and executive producer of The Daily Cannon, a morning show hosted live on Amazon platforms every Monday through Friday. Plus, Nick and Kevin Hart are the creators, hosts, and executive producers of E!'s Celebrity Prank Wars which scored the highest premiere ratings for E! Network since 2021. Nick is also the creator and executive producer in partnership with Live Nation for the Future Superstar Tour, which also premiered on VH1 as a TV show. Nick Cannon's Big Drive is his newest show streaming on Tubi, a ride-along series with special celebrity guests, automotive events and more. Cannon holds a bachelor's degree in criminology from Howard University and plans to pursue his master's degree. He is the father of 12 and is a creative and entrepreneurial force at the vanguard of his generation with over 17 million subscribers socially.

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