Goalhanger is the home of shows for the curious.

Goalhanger creates story-first shows across history, politics, sport, business, entertainment, culture and audio drama. From The Rest Is History and The Rest Is Politics to Empire, The Rest Is Football, The Rest Is Entertainment and We Have Ways of Making You Talk, our shows are built around voices you can trust.

At the heart of Goalhanger are hosts who are among the most celebrated in culture and media, including Alastair Campbell, Rory Stewart, Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Richard Osman, Marina Hyde, Gary Lineker, and Hannah Fry.

They are historians, journalists, broadcasters, writers and athletes who have earned credibility over decades. People listen because these experts know their subject, respect their audience, and are willing to sit with complexity rather than simplify it.

 

Goalhanger is proudly independent and that independence shapes the work.

We back people who think clearly, speak honestly, and care about getting it right. Trust goes both ways here.

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“Curiosity works best when it’s shared.”

 

It connects ancient history to the present moment. Elite sport to everyday life. Big ideas to human stories. True curiosity isn’t about having the answers. It’s about asking better questions and staying open to where they lead. That’s the point of Goalhanger.

Goalhanger reaches tens of millions of people each month across audio, video, live events and beyond, with over 750 million full-episode streams in 2025.

You can watch and listen to Goalhanger shows wherever you already spend your time on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms, with full video episodes and clips across a social ecosystem that includes YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

For listeners who want to go further, membership opens up more context, and more of what happens beyond the episode. Whether you’re listening on the move or sitting down to watch properly, the experience stays the same: thoughtful, unhurried, and made to be spent time with.
Goalhanger. For the curious.