Miami Heat Legend Dwyane Wade Launching Podcast With iHeartMedia

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is an NBA fan favorite admired throughout the world while being recognized as a prominent figure in the social scene.

Wade is kicking off a podcast series with iHeartPodcasts called 'The Why with Dwyane Wade.' The debut two-part episode releases on Wednesday, January 17, as a roundtable conversation with his fellow Hall of Fame inductees' Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, and Pau Gasol.

"As someone who is always curious and wanting to learn, I am looking forward to sitting down with some of my friends, peers, and people I admire most to hear more about their 'why' and what motivates them to get up every day to do what they do," Wade said. "iHeartPodcasts is a true leader in the industry, and I am excited and grateful to partner with them for my first show."

Every week on the podcast, the Heat legend will discuss a variety of topics with the biggest names in sports, fashion, music, and business. Some of the featured guests will include retired star Carmelo Anthony, rapper Rick Ross, and Miami team president Pat Riley.

You can view the podcast trailer HERE.

“Dwyane Wade has always been a force on and off the court, and his influence reaches fans of sports, pop culture, and beyond,” Will Pearson, the president of iHeartPodcasts, said. “We are thrilled to welcome him to the iHeartPodcasts family and excited for listeners to get up-close-and-personal with Dwyane and his guests.”

It's an exciting day for Miami fans, who will get to watch a closer look into one of their organization's most beloved players.

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