However, if the system is abused, the host can block users on their end - though this may not be obvious to the user as the in-app feature would still appear to work.Īfter recording, you can hit play to preview the message before sending it.

The 30-second limit is meant to keep the recordings concise, but there’s nothing to prevent users from sending multiple messages.

When you push the button, a countdown timer will appear to let you know the recording is about to start, then users can record their message. Its red microphone button will appear on the full-screen player page for the show or podcast, and there’s a Talk Back button on the station’s profile or podcast’s profile page, too. In the current version of the iHeartRadio app, there are a couple of ways to access the new Talk Back feature. What makes this offering unique is that the recordings aren’t just going to some inbox somewhere - Talk Back is integrated with the proprietary iHeartRadio CMS (content management system), so the voice recordings are available to use, live on air, within about 10 seconds after sending. With a push of a button, listeners can offer feedback or respond to hosts’ questions by recording a 30-second voice message. In a move to make radio and podcasts more interactive, iHeartRadio today is launching a new feature called Talk Back which allows listeners to participate with their favorite shows directly from the iHeartRadio mobile app.

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