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Viral #1 Fiction Podcast The Royals of Malibu Returns for Season 3: More Scandal, More Drama, More #MalibuMondays! 

 New York, NY (April 7, 2025) — Emerald Audio’s hit fiction podcast, that has amassed over 12 million downloads and 150 million organic social media views, “The Royals of Malibu,” is back for a highly anticipated third season. The podcast stars mega-influencer Alyssa McKay, who drives audience through her 14M+ followers on Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram. 

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Alyssa McKay: The Social Media Powerhouse Taking Over Audio Storytelling

“The potential is limitless,” Jon Hamm remarked at this year’s Sundance about the future of audio storytelling. Few embody that limitless potential quite like Alyssa McKay—TikTok sensation, digital powerhouse, and the voice behind The Royals of Malibu, the #1 fiction podcast that skyrocketed to global success without traditional marketing dollars.

Gabi Conti from the new podcast BAD INFLUENCER featuring Deux Moi and Kristen Doute

Podnews: “Devoted Actor Aaron Dalla Villa Joins Star-Studded Cast in Immersive Fiction Podcast Series ‘Bad Influencer'”

New York actor Aaron Dalla Villa is delving into the world of audio entertainment with his multifaceted performance in the highly anticipated podcast series Bad Influencer. 

‘Bad Influencer’: New Fiction Podcast Features Deuxmoi, Kristen Doute, Perez Hilton and Christy Carlson Romano

Nine-Episode Podcast Series Explores NYC Influencer Culture, Packed with Celebrity Cameos and Millennial Nostalgia

PR Newswire: Season 2 of the Viral #1 Fiction Hit Podcast of 2023, “The Royals of Malibu,” Returns August 28th

The highly anticipated second season of the viral #1 fiction hit podcast of 2023, “The Royals of Malibu,” is back with a bang, promising an even more thrilling and drama-filled season for its devoted listeners. Diversion Audio, in association with Pod People, is proud to announce the release of the latest installment, which will bring back all the drama, secrets, and unexpected twists that have made this podcast an absolute must-listen in its debut season earlier this year.

Five Female Characters Who Inspire Alyssa McKay

Alyssa McKay Is a Shining TikTok Star — and So Is Her Glamorous Pup

Your For You page has never been cuter.
 

‘Mix of Gossip Girl and Euphoria’: Alyssa McKay talks role in new podcast drama ‘The Royals of Malibu’

Alyssa McKay has made a name for herself, paving her way to social media stardom with 15M+ followers across all her platforms.

Alyssa McKay Channels Her Alter Ego In ‘The Royals Of Malibu’

Unless you don’t have TikTok, or if your FYP is entirely made up of Jeffree Star’s NFL boyfriend conspiracy videos, it’s likely that you’ve come across Alyssa McKay. The 22-year-old Portland, Oregon native is huge on social media: She’s amassed over 15 million followers across her multiple platforms. On the app, you might have seen McKay’s alter-ego Lyss, a “rich, mean, dumb blonde” who writes iconic diss tracks about some of the app’s most popular creators. Or, more recently, you might know McKay from her acting and lifestyle content. No matter where you’ve seen her before, there’s no denying that McKay has made a mark on social media.