PAVE Studios Expands Portfolio with History-Focused Rewind Brand
PAVE Studios has announced the launch of Rewind, a new creator-led brand dedicated to historical storytelling that goes beyond traditional classroom narratives. The brand’s debut comes alongside the premiere of “Hidden History,” a podcast hosted by Dr. Harini Bhat that explores unexplained phenomena and mysteries from the past.
Hidden History Tackles History’s Unanswered Questions
As shown in the promotional materials, “Hidden History” takes a unique approach to historical storytelling by treating ancient events not as myths or superstition, but as “incomplete case files.” The weekly podcast, which launched on May 11, features Dr. Bhat examining mass hysterias, medical oddities, vanished civilizations, and strange signals that continue to puzzle historians and scientists.
The show’s upcoming episodes will cover intriguing topics including the Dancing Plague of 1518, the Roswell Incident, and “The Blast That Shook the World,” demonstrating the breadth of unexplained phenomena throughout history.
Dr. Harini Bhat Brings Science Expertise to Historical Mysteries
Host Dr. Harini Bhat brings impressive credentials to the project as a clinical pharmacist turned science storyteller. She has built a substantial following of 2.5 million across social media platforms, with her YouTube series “Today I Learned Science” accumulating over 105 million views and 650,000 subscribers. Additionally, she hosts PBS’s NAACP-nominated series “In the Margins,” which bridges digital-first science content with premium educational television.
Rewind Builds on PAVE Studios’ Success
The launch of Rewind follows PAVE Studios’ impressive growth since its founding in April 2024. The company has successfully developed brands like Crime House for true crime content and Open Mind featuring prominent personalities including Khloé Kardashian. With shows such as “Clues,” “Khloé in Wonder Land,” and “Murder True Crime Stories,” PAVE Studios has achieved double-digit monthly growth rates and reaches over 10 million monthly listeners and viewers across platforms including Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
“Creators are no longer just a part of the entertainment industry. They are the entertainment industry,” said a PAVE Studios representative. “The studios that thrive in this new era will be the ones built to amplify multi-hyphenate storytellers across every format.”
Star-Studded Creator Lineup for Rewind
Beyond Dr. Bhat, Rewind has signed several notable creators including Connor Tomlinson, a breakout star from Netflix’s Emmy-winning “Love on the Spectrum” series who has 2.8 million social media followers. The brand also features Dr. Greg Jackson, creator and host of the top-10 podcast “History That Doesn’t Suck,” and Dr. Lindsey Cormack, a political science professor and author.
Rewind content will be available on YouTube and major podcast platforms, with “Hidden History” now streaming and “Government That Doesn’t Suck” scheduled to premiere in July. The brand plans to launch at least five new original video series this year, all developed and owned by PAVE Studios.
This expansion into history-focused content reflects the growing demand for educational entertainment that combines rigorous research with engaging storytelling, positioning PAVE Studios to capture audiences hungry for content that goes beyond surface-level historical narratives.
Source: Podwires Newsletter
