Goalhanger

Ahead of our first major social media and OOH advertising campaign (in collaboration with Spotify), Head of Content - Tom Whiter, spoke to Marketing Week about building a new brand identity for Goalhanger. Whiter said: "This is all basically about saying: '2025 - we're open for business.' These are all the things we can do for people. These are all the podcasts we're going to make. This is how you can be part of the conversation and tap into the audiences we've got." This year, our 13 key shows have amassed over 400 million audio downloads and more than 85 million YouTube views—an incredible achievement as we continue to build and enhance our brand presence. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/eD_biWXV

The Rest Is Classified has been nominated for Best Podcast at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2025! A huge thank you to the BPG and its members for this recognition. Congratulations to David McCloskey, Gordon Corera, and the entire Goalhanger team for their work in bringing this series to life. It’s an honour to be nominated alongside such outstanding podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekVPAyyn

The latest Edison Research rankings confirm Goalhanger’s continued impact, with three of our shows securing spots in the Top 5. 🏛 The Rest Is Politics – #2 📜 The Rest Is History – #4 (breaking into the Top 5 for the first time) ⚽ The Rest Is Football – #5 🎬 The Rest Is Entertainment – #16 These results, based on reach among weekly UK podcast listeners (15+), highlight the incredible strength of our shows—made possible by the unwavering support of our audience.

We're building out the commercial team at Goalhanger with exciting roles open across our business: 🔘 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫 🔘 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 - 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 🔘 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 - 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 Please get in touch if you, or anyone you know, would be a good fit for the roles at one of the fastest growing media businesses in the UK, with an opportunity to work across some of the world's biggest shows.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Patrick Barclay, a distinguished journalist, sportswriter, and co-host of the 'Football Ruined My Life' podcast. Goalhanger Co-Founder Gary Lineker said: "Paddy Barclay was one of the finest sports writers of the past fifty years, admired and respected by players, managers, and fellow journalists alike. But beyond his immense talent, he was a true football man—warm, charismatic, and universally liked. A gifted storyteller and a captivating presence, he brought the game to life with his words. Football has lost one of its greats, but he leaves behind unforgettable memories and a legacy of brilliant writing. Our thoughts are with his family." Rest in peace, Paddy.

In a landmark moment for #TheRestIsPolitics, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gave a rare and exclusive interview on 'Leading', hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart. Recorded on 3 February in Damascus, the discussion explored Ahmed al-Sharaa's journey from an imprisoned al-Qaeda member to Syria's leader, the psychological toll of living a secret life for over two decades, and his vision for the country's future—while reflecting on his remarkable path to power. The full episode is now available to watch and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all other podcast platforms: https://lnk.to/Leading

Our Co-Founder, Tony Pastor, spoke with The Current about what makes our shows truly successful. Tony highlighted the rising demand among young adults for "long-form, intelligent, and entertaining conversations" while sharing Goalhanger's vision for international expansion and plans to venture into video content. Listen to Tony and host Damian Fowler (from The Trade Desk) here: https://lnkd.in/ecD7eN6M

⚽ From Golden Boot to podcast gold—Gary Lineker takes the stage at Advertising Week Europe 2025! ⚽ The FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winner and host of the UK’s most popular football show, Match of the Day, has spent decades bringing the game to life for millions. Now, as Co-Founder of Goalhanger, he’s leading the charge in revolutionising storytelling with chart-topping podcasts. Don't miss this — join us at #AWEurope25! Purchase your pass today 👉https://bit.ly/3PX7umQ

The Rest Is Politics, hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart, won 'Political Podcast of the Year' at the inaugural #PoliticalPodcastAwards last night! Accepting the award were The Rest Is Politics producers Dom Johnson, Nicole Maslen, and Fiona Douglas—a huge congratulations to the entire TRIP team!

Today, we announce an exciting new chapter for The Rest Is History as we partner with Wheelhouse to bring the globally celebrated podcast to television. Hosted by renowned historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, The Rest Is History has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of wit, expertise, and engaging storytelling. Wheelhouse, whose numerous content labels produce series such as #Max’s Smartless: On the Road, #Netflix’s The Menendez Brothers and King of Collectibles, and #Hulu’s upcoming Got to Get Out, will collaborate with Goalhanger to develop unscripted projects based on The Rest Is History and the hit podcast’s growing library (600-plus episodes). Speaking on the news, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook said: “We couldn’t be more excited at the thought of bringing The Rest Is History to TV — who wouldn’t want to see Julius Caesar’s toga or Winston Churchill’s cigar in glorious 4K? Our show has always been about making history accessible, intelligent, and entertaining, and we’re thrilled at the chance to bring our favourite stories to life on screen. This partnership with Wheelhouse will allow us to make history unforgettable for a whole new audience, showcasing all the best elements that make our podcast so enjoyable – both for us and for audiences all over the world.” Tony Pastor, Co-Founder of Goalhanger, added: "The global success of The Rest Is History highlights the strong demand for entertaining and intelligent storytelling, disproving the notion that younger audiences prefer only short-form content. Seeing audiences engage with Tom and Dominic during their recent U.S. tour confirmed their status as the rockstars of history. We're excited to partner with Wheelhouse, who truly understand the show's unique appeal. Together, we aim to introduce the show to new audiences who love history and enjoy it with the most engaging historians around." While Brent Montgomery, CEO of Wheelhouse and creator of Pawn Stars, said, "The Rest is History is a unicorn. The podcast's global popularity, propelled by Tom and Dominic's rapport, dynamic and ridiculous knowledge and expertise, has paved the way for best-selling books and sold-out live tours across the UK and the U.S. This partnership fits squarely into our strategy of being a bridge between the creator economy and legacy media and we're excited to work with Goalhanger to bring this incredible brand to yet another medium." The deal was orchestrated by Wheelhouse EVP of Business Development, Fanny Baudry, who also serves as Managing Director of the company’s digital and audio division (DNA), alongside Wheelhouse EVP of Development, Kate Collier, and Goalhanger Co-Founder, Tony Pastor. Baudry and Collier will oversee the partnership for Wheelhouse. WME | William Morris Endeavor), representing both Wheelhouse and Goalhanger, negotiated the deal. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eVeHpR-Z