Byron Allen
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Byron Allen has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Bad Friends. Mentioned as the long-running host/producer behind 'Comics Unleashed' and as a wealthy media executive (Weather Channel acquisition) in a discussion about TV credits and pay.
Byron Allen Folks, professionally known as Byron Allen, is an American businessman, film and television producer, television host and comedian. He is the founder of the American media company Allen Media Group, which has interests in television production, broadcasting, film production, and digital media and is the chairman, CEO and partial owner of American internet media and news company BuzzFeed.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Bad Friends |
| Role | Media executive, comedian, television host |
| Affiliation | Allen Media Group; Entertainment Studios |
How do different shows talk about Byron Allen?
2 shows discussed Byron Allen in these episodes.
- Bad Friends — 1 episode
Byron Allen has been running the show.
Don't Start Fake Wars with a Fake Person | Ep 297 | Bad Friends - Lovett or Leave It — 1 episode
Which podcasts has Byron Allen appeared on?
Byron Allen came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Lovett or Leave It.
What is Byron Allen mentioned alongside?
Byron Allen is most often mentioned alongside Larry David, Stephanie Eileene Lazarus and Greg Gutfeld.
Mentioned together: Larry David, Stephanie Eileene Lazarus, Greg Gutfeld, Sundays, Tig Notaro, Roy Wood Jr., Henry Winkler, Timothy Shalamé, Aura Frames, Bob the Drag Queen