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Neville's Media Empire Earns £11.6M
3 Apr
Summary
- Gary Neville's Buzz 16 generated £11.6m in revenue last year.
- The Overlap's YouTube channel achieved 2.2 billion views in 2025.
- Buzz 16 paid out £4.6m in wages and £3m in dividends to directors.
Gary Neville's production company, Buzz 16, achieved significant financial success in the past year, reporting total revenues of £11.6 million. A substantial portion of this revenue is attributed to the immense popularity of its podcast empire, spearheaded by The Overlap.
The Overlap's YouTube channel was a major driver of this success, attracting an impressive 2.2 billion views in 2025. At the beginning of 2025, the company strategically sold a majority stake in anticipation of further brand expansion.
Financially, Buzz 16 allocated £4.6 million towards wages and pension contributions. Additionally, Neville and fellow directors received over £3 million in dividends. Since its 2021 inception, The Overlap has grown beyond its flagship show to include spin-offs and has successfully launched into new markets, such as cricket.
Beyond podcasts, Buzz 16 has also produced notable sports documentaries, including "Rylan: Football, Homophobia & Me" and "Micah Richards: Tackling Racism." This diversification highlights Neville's broad influence in the sports media landscape, positioning him among other former England stars active in the podcasting world.
