Listen Taps Ex-Paramount Executive Jonathan Pascoe to Continue Visualised Push
Listen, the production company leading the charge in visualised podcasting, is excited to announce the appointment of Jonathan Pascoe as Executive Producer. This latest hire comes as Listen kicks off 2025 following a hugely successful 2024, a year that saw the company cement its reputation as a pioneer in the space.
Pascoe is no stranger to Listen’s success, having worked with the company on some of its most celebrated visualised companion podcasts. Most notably, he served as Series Producer on BBC’s The Traitors: Uncloaked this month, hosted by Ed Gamble, which concluded its record-breaking run last Friday with a thrilling finale that drew an incredible 4.8 million overnight viewers on BBC ONE. He also Executive Produced Disney’s official Rivals podcast, a groundbreaking production and the first visualised podcast available on the Disney+ platform. The show brought fans closer to the drama with behind-the-scenes insights and special guests, including cast members Danny Dyer and Emily Atack**, making it a must-view companion to the hit series.
“2024 was our biggest year yet, and we’re building on that success as we step into 2025,” said Darby Dorras, Director of Content at Listen. “Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to Listen that’s perfectly aligned with our ambitions. His proven expertise in digital and broadcast content, combined with his passion for creating engaging, high-quality productions, will help us continue to lead and innovate in the visual podcasting space.”
Pascoe brings extensive industry experience to Listen, having served as Senior Director of Digital Content and Production at Paramount, where he shaped commissioning strategy and developed high-value original series for MTV and Comedy Central. His career also includes earlier roles at Heart Breakfast and BBC Radio 2.
Listen continues to set the standard for visualised podcasts, blending rich storytelling with compelling visuals to captivate audiences across platforms. With Jonathan Pascoe joining the team, the company is poised to further innovate and expand its impact in 2025.
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