Michael Hanson

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I’m Michael Hanson—an award-winning broadcaster, podcast producer and creative leader with 20+ years’ experience shaping distinctive audio for radio, podcasting and live events.

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I’m Michael Hanson—an award-winning broadcaster, podcast producer and creative leader with 20+ years’ experience shaping distinctive audio for radio, podcasting and live events. I specialise in developing original formats, guiding editorial direction and bringing high-profile talent together to make compelling programmes.

I’m also the founder of Thelonious Punk Productions and Pod People Productions, where I create and produce podcasts, commission original music and support multi-platform digital audio projects. My work spans BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music, consulting and talent-led production, and delivering ambitious audio experiences from concept through to final delivery.

  • 32 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Education

Work experience· 17 roles

Consulting Producer · The Podcast ShowJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Served as a consulting producer for The Podcast Show, supporting production and creative development in the podcasting industry context.

Consultant · The Podcast ShowJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr

Consultant (2022).

Founder · Thelonious Punk Productions LtdJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Founded a multi-media production company for podcasts, music, and theatre. Created podcast series for partners under the Pod People Productions banner.

Founder & Executive Producer · Thelonious Punk Productions LtdJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Editor / Weekend Editor / Executive Producer · BBC Radio 2 & BBC Radio 6 MusicDec 2018 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Editor · BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 MusicJan 2016 – Dec 2018 · 3 yrs
Editor · BBC Radio 2 & BBC Radio 6 MusicJan 2016 – Dec 2018 · 3 yrs
Weekend Editor · BBC Radio 2Jan 2013 – Dec 2016 · 4 yrs

Education· 9

BA English Literature · University of Toronto2030 – 2025
BA English Literature · University of Toronto2030 – 2026
BA · University of Toronto2030 – 2026
BA · University of Toronto2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 7

Radio Academy Judge2002 – 2026
British Podcast Awards Judge2022 – 2026
Radio Academy Judge2002 – 2026
British Podcast Awards Judge2022 – 2026

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