We are Crowd Network

We are an independent podcast network that specialises in unforgettable stories and personalities. We exist to bring people together and create conversations you have to share.

We are proud to be based in Manchester, but we work across the world. We cover history, politics, fiction, lifestyle, culture and sport.
We create compelling original documentaries like the Secret History of Flight 149 and ground-breaking fiction like Eliza: A Robot Story.
We make lifestyle podcasts with your favourite on-screen stars like The Sam and Billie Show and Go Love Yourself.
And we produce top sports podcasts with the likes of Joe Marler, Jimmy Bullard, Dan Cole, Ben Youngs and Geraint Thomas.
We are welcoming, inclusive and collaborative. This is a place where you belong.

Annie Thomas

Producer

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Annie Thomas

Producer

Hi I’m Annie, and I’m a Producer at Crowd. I love to create podcasts based around stories, and create content that people want to keep coming back to! I’m currently working on Joe Marler’s Things People Do, and I’m looking forward to more exciting projects to come. I love all things sport, especially football, but can very often let my competitive nature get the better of me (especially on the padel court!).

Archie Biltcliffe

Producer

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Archie Biltcliffe

Producer

As a massive sports geek, working on our trailblazing Crowd Sports shows is a dream. I work alongside our brilliant producers to create content for social media and build communities for our shows. When I’m not listening to podcasts, I play for a local rugby team, support Manchester United (for my sins) and love a day at the cricket.

Benjamin Hackett

Video Producer

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Benjamin Hackett

Video Producer

I’m Ben, a video producer here at Crowd. I’m fortunate to work on a huge range of our amazing podcasts and help bring stories to life through video. Outside of work I love to run, cycle, and play guitar – all of which are done in an extremely mediocre fashion. I also have a whippet called Remy and I’d be more than happy to show you some photos.

Catalina Noguera

Production Co-ordinator

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Catalina Noguera

Production Co-ordinator

I’m all about organisation, effectiveness and brainstorming ideas that will make working at Crowd more enjoyable. I work with all members of the team in different areas to make sure all processes work as they should and to keep Crowd’s culture a priority. One day I could be sorting out the logistics for an abroad recording and the next I will be chasing people for receipts and designing the newsletter! Outside of work, you’ll find me baking vegan treats, dancing to reggaeton with friends or doing some CrossFit/Yoga (depending on the day’s vibe).

Christie Cremin

Finance Director

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Christie Cremin

Finance Director

I lead on everything finance, which means working with podcast producers to keep our shows on budget, working with our commercial team to maximise podcast revenue, and helping to finetune our business model so Crowd can continue to go from strength to strength! Outside of work, music is my vice – anything and everything, from Khruangbin to Jeff Mills.

Elle Scott

Senior Producer

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Elle Scott

Senior Producer

Hi I’m Elle. I’m a senior producer on programmes that bridge narrative and sports and I have a decade’s worth of experience working in podcasts. This means I’ve spent much of my career explaining what a podcast is to people at parties. Now the majority of the world knows, I can relax and do so by playing my switch, going on runs and dj-ing parties under the moniker Grievous Bodily Rhythms (well… I’ve dj-ed live twice).

Emma Clarke

Production Co-ordinator

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Emma Clarke

Production Co-ordinator

Hey, I’m Emma and I’m a Production Coordinator here at Crowd. Although my background in TV has been in almost every role you can find on a production, here you will find me coordinating the logistics of a shoot, assisting with finances, helping the Producers with anything they need and more – no two days are the same! I am a huge rugby fan (specifically Wales and Saracens), and outside of work you will usually find me watching a game, going on random photography adventures or getting way too competitive over video games.

Francesca Portas

Video Producer

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Francesca Portas

Video Producer

Hi I’m Francesca (Franki), and I’m a Video Producer at Crowd. I have a passion for telling stories and listening to podcasts that are full of them. I’m excited to work on one of my favourite podcasts at Crowd; For the Love of Rugby! I love all things sport but you’ll be more likely to find me watching them live or playing them rather than watching them on TV (though I do try to not to let my competitive side take over). With a background in Sport broadcasting it’s hard not to watch the camera and director work over watching the game itself.

George Sampson

Senior Marketing Manager

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George Sampson

Senior Marketing Manager

Hey there, I’m George and I love growing the Crowd. I work across all shows to help create them, launch them and build their listenership. I also oversee all our branding and visual output, have a hand in our PR and various other bits! I love golf, padel and support Portsmouth, no laughter please.

George Solomon

Senior Producer

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George Solomon

Senior Producer

I’m George and I produce Crowd Sports’ cycling podcasts. I started Watts Occurring with Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe in my old job at Team INEOS, when we boldly decided to record a pod without any idea what we were doing. Four years on, I’m not too sure much has changed. I’m really excited to turn my hand to podcasting full-time here at Crowd and also hoping to persuade the bosses that there’s legs in a pod about my amateur football team, the mighty Salford Albion.

Kate Stevens

Video Producer

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Kate Stevens

Video Producer

I work on the video side of things for a range of our podcasts here at Crowd, and am passionate about storytelling through video editing and animation- whether that’s full length episodes or snappy clips for social media. I’m a lover of music and dance, and also have a very competitive streak, so in my spare time you’ll often find me playing board games, video games, or at the pub quiz…

Louise Gwilliam

Talent Director

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Louise Gwilliam

Talent Director

Hello! As Talent Director, I look after our recruitment here at Crowd, and the development of all our amazing talent both on and off-air. I also produce the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club, organise Crowd socials, and make sure everyone takes their holiday allowance. Away from work, despite growing up in a very English part of England, I support Welsh national teams at all opportunities, and I sing a mean rendition of Wannabe on karaoke.

Mike Carr

CEO

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Mike Carr

CEO

I specialise in surrounding myself with brilliant people. My job is to create an environment where they can all flourish – plus developing partnerships, long term strategy and unfortunately spread sheets and budgets. I am Manchester born and bred and love the fact that Crowd represents the values and ambition of this great city.

Rob Roberts-Facey

Head of Crowd Sports

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Rob Roberts-Facey

Head of Crowd Sports

I lead our Crowd Sports division with over 10 years of experience working on the biggest sporting events on the planet. From World Cups to Olympics and Super Bowls – I’ve been there and bought a mug to prove it. As well as podcasts, I am an all-round sport, television and Football Manager addict. Ask me anything about the film Jaws.

Ryan Bailey

Executive Producer

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Ryan Bailey

Executive Producer

Hello! I’m Ryan and I recently swapped filming TV shows for making podcasts at Crowd (which is much more fun). I mostly spend my days learning about very interesting people on Things People Do and devising ridiculous ideas to feature in Beef’s Golf Club. My favourite things include fantasy football, craft beer and Game of Thrones seasons 1-6 (don’t ask about 7-8).

Sam Psyk

Head of Crowd Stories

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Sam Psyk

Head of Crowd Stories

I head up the Crowd Stories team. We develop and produce incredible documentary and narrative podcasts. Everything from callous cover-ups, scintillating scams, crafty cons, high-stakes history, captivating characters – you name it, we’re probably writing a treatment on it. Before joining Crowd, I worked at the BBC producing content across TV and network radio, as well as BBC-wide creative projects. In my spare time I can be found down at the beach topping up my vitamin D, and debating if it’s too cold for a sea swim…

Steve Jones

Content Director

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Steve Jones

Content Director

I work across Crowd’s three content divisions – Stories, People and Sports. I work closely with a team of producers to make the best content possible, creating show ideas, developing them into actual things and then finessing them to make them special. I used to produce Things People Do until I was replaced by Ryan who is much better than me. At everything.

Tom Fordyce

Creative Director

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Tom Fordyce

Creative Director

I’m Crowd’s Creative Director, which means I get to co-present podcasts like the Joe Marler Show, the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club and our history show We Didn’t Start the Fire, as well as coming up with ideas for new shows and new superstar pod presenters. I was the BBC’s Chief Sports Writer for a long time, and co-presented That Peter Crouch Podcast. I own too many bikes and not quite enough guitars.

Vicky Wright

Producer

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Vicky Wright

Producer

I’m Vicky and I’m a Producer at Crowd Network. I produce a bunch of shows here, working with our amazing talent. And I also put my love of the internet to good use by making digital content for a bunch of our shows – which basically means I get to make memes and spend a lot of time on TikTok. Always up for making a silly idea come to life.

WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM?

We are always looking for new talent to join our crowd so visit the careers page for more information.

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