The UK’s most recognisable presenting duo, Ant & Dec have announced the launch of their first ever podcast series.
Hanging Out With Ant & Dec will mark a new chapter for the pair as they step into podcasting for the first time.
Episodes will be released fortnightly, with an additional bonus episode landing every Monday, giving fans regular access to them outside their traditional TV appearances.
It will reflect the reality of Ant and Dec’s lives today as both now have young children and, as they admit, do not get as much time together as they once did.
The series is built around that simple idea, with the pair sitting down to catch up, reminisce and let conversations unfold naturally, without scripts, agendas or interruptions.
Audience involvement sits at the heart of the format. Listeners and viewers will help shape each episode by suggesting topics, sharing stories, asking for advice or prompting the duo to revisit iconic moments from their long television careers.
Hanging Out With Ant & Dec will be hosted on Belta Box, a new digital entertainment channel launched by the presenters.
Belta Box will act as a hub for the podcast, new digital formats and a library of classic Ant & Dec moments from shows including Saturday Night Takeaway and Byker Grove. The channel will be available across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Belta Box is described as feel-good entertainment curated by Ant and Dec, bringing together humour, nostalgia and new ideas in one place.
Alongside the podcast, the channel will feature returnable digital content carrying the duo’s stamp of approval, with further announcements expected in the coming months.
Ant says: “We’ve spent our whole careers celebrating great entertainment, so launching Belta Box feels like the natural next step. Alongside our new podcast, we’re excited to create a space packed with fun, feel-good content that brings people together – no matter where they’re watching or listening.”
Dec adds: “And what better way to launch Belta Box than with our first ever podcast series! We asked our audience if we did a podcast what would they like it be about, and they said we just want you guys to hang out. So that’s what we’re doing! Ant & I don’t get to hang out as much as we used to, so it’s perfect for us.”
The podcast is being supported by a multi-series deal between Mitre Studios and Platform Media. Platform will lead marketing, distribution and commercial strategy, using its Amplification Network to distribute clips across social platforms and non-traditional broadcasters.
The partnership also benefits from Platform Media’s long-standing relationship with Spotify, providing enhanced marketing support and reach across listening platforms.
Josh Adley, CEO of Platform Media, said: “Ant & Dec have been asked to do a podcast more times each year than probably any other talent in the UK. I could not be more proud that with their production company, Mitre Studios they have chosen Platform Media as the podcast partner.”
Hanging Out With Ant & Dec will be available on all major podcast platforms from Thursday 22 January, with extended video episodes available on the Belta Box YouTube channel.
