Hi, I’m Michael Hanson, a multi-disciplinary audio professional, writer, and musician with over two decades in podcasting and broadcast. I’ve created, edited, and produced content for BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, talkSPORT, and independent platforms, while composing original music that has aired on Radio 2, 6 Music, JazzFM, and TV. I lead Thelonious Punk Productions, developing formats, editorial strategy, and digital media projects, from award-winning podcasts to NHS campaign videos and theatre work. I thrive on turning ideas into immersive listening experiences and building strong teams across production, music, and storytelling.

Michael Hanson

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Hi, I’m Michael Hanson, a multi-disciplinary audio professional, writer, and musician with over two decades in podcasting and broadcast. I’ve created, edited, and produced content for BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, talkSPORT, and independent platforms, while composing original music that has aired on Radio 2, 6 Music, JazzFM, and TV. I lead Thelonious Punk Productions, developing formats, editorial strategy, and digital media projects, from award-winning podcasts to NHS campaign videos and theatre work. I thrive on turning ideas into immersive listening experiences and building strong teams across production, music, and storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Michael Hanson, a multi-disciplinary audio professional, writer, and musician with over two decades in podcasting and broadcast. I’ve created, edited, and produced content for BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, talkSPORT, and independent platforms, while composing original music that has aired on Radio 2, 6 Music, JazzFM, and TV. I lead Thelonious Punk Productions, developing formats, editorial strategy, and digital media projects, from award-winning podcasts to NHS campaign videos and theatre work. I thrive on turning ideas into immersive listening experiences and building strong teams across production, music, and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Executive Producer at Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd
January 1, 2019 - Present
Founded and run a multimedia production company for podcasts, music, and theatre. Created and produced a range of podcasts under Pod People Productions including Alien Nation with Jo Wood; Namaste Motherf*ckers with Cally Beaton; Psycomedy with Nathan Cassidy. Developed the audio course Everyone Has a Podcast Now, So Why Not You Too? for Listenable.com. Consulting producer for The Podcast Show 2022. Currently developing Death on the Dial, an eight-part comedy thriller podcast. Executive Producer of NHS charity video campaign Keep Fighting featuring Olivia Colman, Emma Thompson, Sienna Miller, and others during Lockdown. Produced the award-winning one-woman play Tomorrow May Be My Last.
Editor / Weekend Editor / Executive Producer at BBC Radio 2 & BBC Radio 6 Music
December 31, 2018 - October 23, 2025
Senior editorial and production leadership across major shows with top-tier presenters including Sir Terry Wogan, Ken Bruce, Graham Norton, Iggy Pop, and Lauren Laverne. Editor (2016–2018) led editorial for major shows, including Graham Norton and Jarvis Cocker; oversaw awards submissions, helping Radio 2 achieve Radio Academy Station of the Year in 2014 and 2016. Weekend Editor, Radio 2 (2013–2016): Editorial lead for flagship weekend programming; reimagined Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park as a premier creative event. Deputy Editor, 6 Music (2008–2012): Supervised daytime/specialist content; created enduring formats like Round the Stages and Paperback Writers. Executive Producer, 6 Music (2001–2008): Core contributor to the station’s launch and preservation during the 2010 closure threat.
Programming Manager / Producer at talkSPORT & Talk Radio
November 30, 2000 - October 23, 2025
Managed daily programming and production staff at talkSPORT. Produced and co-hosted a range of shows at Talk Radio including Ian Collins and the Creatures of the Night, delivering diverse sports and talk content with strong audience engagement.
Editor at BBC Radio 2 & BBC Radio 6 Music
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Led editorial for major shows, working with top presenters including Sir Terry Wogan, Ken Bruce, Graham Norton, Iggy Pop, and Lauren Laverne. As Editor (2016–2018), oversaw all awards submissions and secured Radio 2 Radio Academy Station of the Year in 2014 & 2016. As Weekend Editor for Radio 2 (2013–2016), led flagship weekend programming and reimagined Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park as a premier creative event. As Deputy Editor for 6 Music (2008–2012), supervised daytime/specialist content; created enduring formats like Round the Stages and Paperback Writers. As Executive Producer of 6 Music (2001–2008), contributed to the station’s launch and its preservation during the 2010 closure threat.
Weekend Editor at BBC Radio 2
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Editorial lead for flagship weekend programming. Reimagined Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park as a premier creative event.
Deputy Editor at 6 Music
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Supervised daytime/specialist content; created enduring formats like Round the Stages and Paperback Writers.
Executive Producer at 6 Music
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2008
Core contributor to the station’s launch and preservation during the 2010 closure threat.
Programming Manager / Producer at talkSPORT & Talk Radio
February 1, 1995 - November 1, 2000
Managed daily programming and production staff at talkSPORT. Produced and co-hosted a range of shows at Talk Radio including Ian Collins and the Creatures of the Night.
Editor / Weekend Editor / Executive Producer at BBC Radio 2 & BBC Radio 6 Music
November 1, 2001 - December 1, 2018
Worked across senior editorial and production roles with top-tier presenters including Sir Terry Wogan, Ken Bruce, Graham Norton, Iggy Pop, and Lauren Laverne. Editor (2016–2018): Led editorial for major shows, including Graham Norton and Jarvis Cocker. Oversaw all awards submissions, securing Radio 2 Radio Academy Station of the Year in 2014 & 2016. Weekend Editor, Radio 2 (2013–2016): Editorial lead for flagship weekend programming. Reimagined Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park as a premier creative event. Deputy Editor, 6 Music (2008–2012): Supervised daytime/specialist content; created enduring formats like Round the Stages and Paperback Writers. Executive Producer, 6 Music (2001–2008): Core contributor to the station’s launch and preservation during the 2010 closure threat.

Education

BA English Literature at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
BA English Literature at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
BA at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
BA at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026

Qualifications

Radio Academy Judge
January 1, 2002 - January 21, 2026
British Podcast Awards Judge
January 1, 2022 - January 21, 2026
Radio Academy Judge
January 1, 2002 - March 6, 2026
British Podcast Awards Judge
January 1, 2022 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other