Justin Baldoni's Former Podcast Cohost: What to Know About Liz Plank

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was more than ’s “Man Enough” podcast cohost — she has a successful hosting career under her belt.

Plank publicly announced her decision to step down from “Man Enough” in December 2024, days after accused of Baldoni of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed that same month.

“I’m writing to you today to let you know that I have had my representatives inform Wayfarer that I will no longer be co-hosting the ‘Man Enough’ podcast,” Plank’s Instagram statement read. “Thank you for trusting me with your hearts and stories, for holding space for mine, and for making this show what it was.”

Plank noted that she will “miss” the listeners and the community they created. She did not name Baldoni in the statement but discussed but shared what was next after “this chapter closes” in her career.

Liz Plank Related: Everything Justin Baldoni's Lost Amid Fallout From Blake Lively's LawsuitGotham/GC Images Justin Baldoni is already dealing with major fallout days after Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against him. The New York Times reported on December 21 that Lively filed a lawsuit on December 20 in which she accused him of sexual harassment and launching a “social manipulation” campaign against her to “destroy” her reputation […]

“Thank you for being here, for trusting me, and for being by my side for the last four years. We all deserve better, and I know that together, we can create it,” Plank added. “I will have more to share soon as I continue to process everything that has happened. In the meantime, I will continue to support everyone who calls out injustice and holds the people standing in their way accountable.”

Baldoni did not publicly react to news of Plank’s departure, but he denied the allegations made in Lively’s lawsuit via his lawyer. Attorney called Lively’s claims “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious” in a statement to Us, noting that she filed the suit to “fix her negative reputation.”

Keep scrolling for everything to know about Plank:

1. Plank’s Connection to Baldoni Courtesy of Liz Plank/Instagram

She started hosting the “Man Enough” podcast in 2021 alongside Baldoni the president of his Wayfarer Studios production company, (who was also named in Lively’s suit).

2. Plank Has Multiple Degrees

The television host was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Plank attended McGill University where she majored in women’s studies and international development. Following her undergraduate career, Plank attended the London School of Economics where she received a master’s degree.

Related: What 'It Ends With Us' Cast Has Said About Blake Lively and Justin BaldoniThe cast of It Ends With Us brought the drama on screen — and it seems just as much drama was taking place off camera. The movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover‘s novel hit theaters in August 2024. Blake Lively was cast as leading lady Lily Bloom, who becomes the victim of domestic violence in her […] 3. Plank Has a Past in Politics Courtesy of Liz Plank/Instagram

During the 2016 election, Plank worked for Vox Media where she hosted several series focused on politics.

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Prior to Plank’s career at Vox Media, she acted as a correspondent on MSNBC’s Krystal Clear.

4. Plank Is an Author

She published the book For the Love of Men in September 2019, which focused on “mindful masculinity.”

5. Plank Is a Media Mogul

Since kicking off her career, Plank has made a massive impact in the media world. In 2015, she was named as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in the Media category.

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