Last updated May 29, 2024 – 9:58 AM
Global has acquired exclusive production and advertising sales rights to “The Troll.”
The podcast is hosted by political commentator Marina Purkis and presenter and author Gemma Forte.
Every week, Marina and Gemma scroll through social media to find entertaining, and often poignant, political debates. They cover the week's big political news stories and interview guests such as Carol Vorderman, comedian Jen Brister and Greenpia's Jenny Jones.
Currently produced by Global's in-house production team, The Trawl will be available to Global's advertising partners to host leads and spot advertising opportunities and will also be added to DAX, Global's digital advertising exchange.
Marina and Gemma said: “We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved so far on The Troll, but it was time to move it out of our bedrooms and into Global’s state-of-the-art studios.
“We’re both regular LBC listeners and love The News Agents podcast so becoming part of the global network feels like a great fit.
“With the help of Global, we look forward to their experienced sales house taking Pod to the next level and continuing to grow our audience and reach even more ears to reach our broadcasts.”
Vicky Etchells, head of news and factual podcasts at Global, added: “We're delighted to welcome The Trawl to Global. With more elections taking place this year than any other in history, with almost half the world going to the polls, it's the perfect time to expand our news podcast portfolio.”
“Hosts Marina Purkis and Gemma Forte have a unique style that combines expert analysis with witty, relatable humour. In a climate where there are so many male-dominated political podcasts, I'm excited to be working with these two incredible women.”
“Their entertaining and candid conversations have earned them a loyal audience, and the podcast will sit seamlessly alongside our lineup of popular news podcasts, including 'The News Agents' with Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, 'Full Disclosure' with James O'Brien and 'Difficult Women' with Rachel Johnson.”
Trawl launched in July 2022 and was previously produced and presented by Goalhanger.
The latest episode, released today, features guest LBC's James O'Brian and you can also watch an exclusive Q&A with Marina and Jemma on the Global Player.
