What does the next generation of media look like when creators are in the driver’s seat? Join Max Cutler and Jack Davenport for a forward-looking conversation on how these leading media companies are evolving podcasting into something much bigger– and bolder.

PAVE Studios is reshaping the media landscape with a creator-first model, paving the way for a new era in media. Through genre-specific studios like Crime House and OpenMind, they’re partnering with top creators including Khloé Kardashian, Morgan Absher, Kaelyn Moore, and Jemma Sbeg to launch original content across video, audio, books, live experiences, merchandise, and more. 

Goalhanger has redefined political and cultural commentary with arena-filling live shows, a U.S. expansion, and chart-topping hits like The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is History, making it the UK’s largest independent podcast producer. 

This panel will unpack how these creator-first businesses are fostering meaningful fandoms, adapting to the rise of video, and creating cultural IP with global reach. Whether you're a studio, storyteller, or strategist–this session offers a blueprint for what’s next.