In the immediate aftermath of confirmation that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed following US and Israeli strikes, Goalhanger’s political and intelligence teams mobilised at speed, releasing emergency live episodes of The Rest Is Politics, The Rest Is Politics: US and The Rest Is Classified. Across February 28th and March 1st, the four […]
Goalhanger has announced new podcast The Book Club, which will serve as a weekly exploration of some of the world’s greatest stories. Each episode focuses on a single book, unpacking the ideas, themes and historical context that have shaped its legacy. Hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett, the show will launch on February 17th […]
Goalhanger has announced a partnership with The Chernin Group (TCG), a US based emerging media and sports investment firm founded by Peter Chernin. The partnership sees TCG making a minority investment and taking a seat on the Goalhanger board. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is already completed. Founded in 2014, Goalhanger has […]
Goalhanger, the media and production company, has appointed a trio of new senior hires. Chloe Straw has been appointed Director of Operations, leading the teams, systems and operational strategy, Andy Hodgson joins as Chief Financial Officer, leading the company’s overall financial strategy; and Emily Kent Smith joins as Editorial Director, overseeing the written content strategy […]
The Rest Is Science, a new video-first show from Goalhanger, explores the forces, patterns, and questions that define the world around us. From cutting-edge discoveries to age-old mysteries, it invites audiences to think deeper – to notice what they’ve overlooked, and to see the familiar through fresh eyes. The Rest Is Science is hosted by […]
Anthony Scaramucci’s weekly interview series Open Book is joining the Goalhanger network. The show, co-produced by SALT and the Casablanca Strategy Group, invites prominent voices in business, politics entertainment and culture to go deep into a piece of their work – whether a book, article or opinion piece – and explore how ideas from the […]
Goalhanger has signed a three-year deal with La Liga EA Sports, securing official rights to weekly clips from the top flight Spanish football league. Launching this season, The Rest Is Football: LALIGA is a new video first edition of the popular podcast, hosted by Gary Lineker and presenter Alex Aljoe. Available on Spotify and YouTube […]
In the immediate aftermath of the US bombing of Iran, The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is Politics: US released live reaction episodes – drawing over 1.8 million views, streams and downloads across platforms in under 24 hours. Audiences tuned in at scale via YouTube, Spotify and podcast platforms, with over 50,000 watching live […]
Goalhanger, the podcast production company, has appointed Conrad Withey as the company’s first Chief Revenue Officer with immediate effect. In this role, Withey will oversee commercial strategy, lead the revenue team, and drive cross-platform expansion. Reporting to Co-Founders Tony Pastor and Jack Davenport, he will work with the board and senior leadership to scale advertising […]
The new show by Goalhanger has topped the charts in the UK and Australia, while also breaking into the top 5 in New Zealand and Ireland. In its first week, the podcast has surpassed over 200,000 downloads. Hosted by two seasoned experts – David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and bestselling spy novelist, and Gordon Corera, a […]