The management arm of the entertainment company, led by CEO Nick Witters and podcast star John Allen, has signed on the creators Ryan “Nexpo” Cantu and Nick Crowley alongside UTA.

Ballen Studios, founded by former Navy Seal turned breakout podcaster MrBallen, is staffing up, hiring Zac Levitt as its new Head of Production. Continue to Deadline SKIP AD.

Digital creator Dougie Corrado has signed jointly with UTA and Ballen Management for representation in all areas.. Corrado is known for his immersive storytelling in the mystery and horror genres ...

Barnes, who has also worked on Heels and Wu-Tang: An American Saga, has teamed up with Ballen Studios for Run, Fool!, a scary podcast series that already has one eye on being adapted for film and TV.