Goodfull Media Presents The HoT (Henley-on-Thames) Podcast Festival

Following the sell-out success of An Audience with the Movers & Shakers (a live podcast event about Parkinson’s), Goodfull Media is thrilled to announce the launch of the HoT Podcast Festival at the Kenton Theatre, coming to Henley in February 2026.

This inaugural event will feature a dynamic line up of podcasts and talent, with three live podcast recordings running over three consecutive nights, covering travel, parenting and adventure. Goodfull Media, the local company behind the festival, aims to be known for its informative, entertaining and honest content. With the launch of the HoT Podcast Festival, it also hopes to add a little more showbiz to the already thriving Henley cultural calendar. Bringing podcasts to life with a fresh, engaging and community focused touch, this is an event you don’t want to miss out on!

Friday 13th February 2026

Ollie Phillips ‘The Eternal Optimist’ Podcast – Seas Life- First ever recording!

Former England International and Optimist Performance CEO Ollie Phillips will be joined by his co-host and fellow adventure athlete Sophie Storm Roberts for the first-ever recording of their inspiring new podcast -The Eternal Optimist. Fresh from the finish line of the World’s Toughest Row - 3,000 miles across the Atlantic in aid of three incredible causes (My Name’s Doddie Foundation, The Clocktower Foundation and Shiplake Primary) – Ollie will be interviewed by Sophie alongside his awe-inspiring crewmates Stuart Kershaw and Tom Clowes. Together, they’ll share extraordinary stories of grit, teamwork, and endurance.


The night of adventure doesn’t stop there. The team will be joined on stage by a very special guest as they explore what it really takes to perform under extreme conditions, whether in sport, at sea, or in life. They’ll uncover the resilience, teamwork and mindset that drive people to push beyond limits and what it truly means to Play To Your Potential. 

Ticket Prices: All Tickets £27.75

Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy

Take a look at our other HoT Podcast Festival artists below, and click on the titles to book tickets.

Wednesday 11th February 2026

Travel Secrets The Podcast with Tanya Rose

Travel Secrets is the podcast sharing wisdom for fellow travelers, hosted by industry specialist Tanya Rose. The show sees Tanya in conversation with an impressive cohort of glittering guests – from brilliant actor James Norton to Hollywood icon Dame Joan Collins, about how they travel. For this special episode recorded in Henley, Tanya will be interviewing the fabulous Christopher Biggins, as well as two local famous guests, in a bid to unearth their exclusive tips and anecdotes from around the globe. It promises to be an intimate, insightful, and, most importantly, fun evening. 

Thursday 12th February 2026

Made By Mammas – Girls Night Out

Broadcasters and friends Zoe Hardman and Georgia Dayton are bringing their award-winning parenting podcast to the stage. The pair first met in a café while pregnant, bonding throughout maternity leave over the highs and lows of early motherhood. When they realised there was nowhere offering honest, non-judgmental parenting support, they launched Made by Mammas in 2017 and haven’t looked back since.

Now, they’re taking those open conversations live. No topic is off the table: from keeping our children safe in a modern digital world, navigating social media, bullying and relationships, to lighter chats about their favorite fashion and beauty finds.

With a special goody bag up for grabs, leave bedtime to your other half and head to The Kenton for a brilliantly fun night out.