Mythical Entertainment Hires Daniel Angarita As Director of Podcasts

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EXCLUSIVE: Podcast vet Daniel Angarita has joined Mythical Entertainment as their Director of Podcasts, overseeing the label’s podcast studio, and its flagship show from Mythical founders Rhett & Link, Ear Biscuits, as well as Mythical Kitchen podcast A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich.Angarita arrives with three new shows on the horizon in 2022 as well as the development of future narrative programming like the hit limited series, Ronstadt, in partnership with preeminent audio studio QCode and its Wood Elf label.

Angarita will work closely with Mythical partners at Audacy (formerly Cadence13) and its Ramble imprint.Angarita will report to VP of Production & Operations, Gabriel Blanco, as well as the VP of Digital Content, Kevin Kostelnik.Says Blanco, “Daniel brings with him to Mythical vast experience leading a podcast studio and a keen eye towards developing new and exciting stories.

We are thrilled to have him spearhead the expansion of our podcast studio.”Adds Mythical Chief Creative Officer Stevie Wynne Levine, “We’re thrilled to bring even more Mythicality into the world by expanding our podcast offerings this year.

We hope to entertain a broader audience with properties aimed at celebrating young Gen-Z talent, reveling in the magic of female friendships, and as always in everything we produce, supporting a comedic, left-of-center POV.”Angarita comes from Studio71’s podcast studio where he served as Lead Podcast Producer and Podcast Launch Manager.