NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 – Realm, the digital media network, today announced that the top-charting podcast Mick Unplugged, hosted by business leader and motivational speaker Mick Hunt, has officially joined for multi-format distribution and monetization.
As part of the partnership with Mick Unplugged, Realm will exclusively distribute and represent the show for multichannel monetization, supporting the show’s continued growth through marketing, ad sales, and platform strategy. Together Realm and Hunt will expand the Mick Unplugged brand across premium subscription offerings, video, live events, and 360 sponsorship opportunities.
Currently the #4 charting show in all podcasts on Apple, Mick Unplugged challenges listeners to move beyond the conventional ‘Why’ and embrace the empowering realm of ‘Because.’ Hosted by Hunt—widely known as the voice of Modern Leadership and a mentee of legendary motivational speaker Les Brown—the podcast provides practical advice, real-life stories, and forward-thinking insights designed for leaders, doers, and anyone aspiring to create meaningful impact in their personal and professional lives. Since its launch in February 2024, Mick Unplugged has grown to over a million monthly downloads, captivating a dedicated audience seeking modern leadership principles and a greater sense of purpose.
“From our very first conversation, we felt that Mick Unplugged belongs at Realm,” said Mary Assadullahi, Realm’s Vice President. “He has hustle, vision, and he’s an incredibly kind person. As Realm builds out Self-Improvement & Wellness, we’re thrilled to expand this top charting show to new channels and premium offerings, and to present sponsors with custom multi-format opportunities.”
“Mick Unplugged was never just a podcast—it was a calling. A mission to challenge the norm and lead a new generation with purpose,” said Mick Hunt. “From the moment I connected with the Realm team, it felt like family. They didn’t just understand the ‘because’ behind the show—they championed it. This partnership isn’t about distribution. It’s about alignment, legacy, and making sure every ear that needs this message hears it.”
Mick Unplugged is available everywhere podcasts are found, with new episodes dropping twice weekly.
Realm Media Contact:
Olivia DeRienzo
olivia.derienzo@realm.fm
About Realm:
Led by a powerful team from CAA, ESPN, Disney, Penguin Random House, Warner Brothers, and NBC Universal, Realm operates an ad-supported digital content network and the popular audio streaming service Pinna (pronounced ‘Pin-nah’), developed and curated exclusively for families with kids under 12.
Realm has a strong presence in Fandom & Entertainment, Family & Parenting, and a growing presence in Comedy, Sport, and Wellness/Self-Improvement. The company partners with top creators and hosts, as well as major IP holders for development & production, global distribution in all channels, 360 monetization and growth. The network’s focus is on categories that bring people together through fandom, storytelling, and shared experiences.
Shows include the top charting DC High Volume: BATMAN ongoing scripted podcast; UNSPOOLED with hosts Paul Scheer and LA Times film critic Amy Nicholson; BUSINESS DAD hosted by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian; the 2025 Webby Best Kids Podcast GRIMM, GRIMMER, GRIMMEST; #1 Spotify podcast HARLEY QUINN & THE JOKER: SOUND MIND starring Christina Ricci; IGN’s NINTENDO VOICE CHAT; Netflix’s POPCORN BRAINSTORM; family favorite STORY PIRATES; CRITICAL ROLE & SAGAS OF SUNDRY; LEGENDS OF THE OLD WEST; SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW with broadcaster Mike Carruthers; and reality TV recappers BROS & SHOWS.
