Chris Williamson, the popular show host Modern wisdom Podcast, signed with CAA for representation.
The major talent agency will look to secure new media formats and global audiences for the reality TV star turned podcaster. This includes helping Williamson secure new business opportunities in podcasting, publishing, live touring, brand partnerships and digital media.
Modern wisdom Williamson features interviews with famous guests such as Joe Rogan, Tony Robbins, Tom Segura, Mel Robbins, Whitney Cummings, Jeremy Renner and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in conversations about masculinity, self-improvement and fitness, among other topics.
“I am excited to collaborate with CAA. Modern wisdom It has always been about exploring ideas that help people think more clearly, live better, and make more intentional choices. “Since launching the podcast in 2018, my mission has been to help listeners understand themselves, make better decisions, and focus on ideas that actually matter,” Williamson said in a statement on Wednesday.
Talent agencies are increasingly looking to the creative economy at the intersection of Hollywood, Madison Avenue, and Silicon Valley for clients. The podcast space has boomed.
Modern wisdom In Spotify Wrapped’s Global Top Ten Podcasts for 2025, Williamson’s podcast has surpassed 1 billion streams and 4.1 million subscribers on YouTube. After podcast host Williamson’s North American tour Mostly wise The live offering is scheduled to arrive in Australia, New Zealand and Bali in March, before arriving in the UK and Ireland in October.
Williamson, who grew up in the United Kingdom, appeared briefly in the first season of the TV series Love Island UK He then turned to interests in psychology and self-improvement, which eventually came into play Modern wisdom As a long-form podcast featuring conversations with scientists, authors, mathematicians, musicians and cultural thinkers.
He is also represented by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP and Align Public Relations.
