Wondery, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, specializes in media production. Founded in 2016, and with an estimated 270 employees, the company operates as a podcast studio focused on character-driven, binge-worthy stories. Its original productions include Dr. Death, British Scandal, Even the Rich, and Business Wars, alongside partner shows such as Armchair Expert, How I Built This, and New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Over 55 original shows from Wondery have reached No. 1 on Apple Podcasts, including Scamfluencers, Ghost Story, and Hysterical. Wondery adapts podcasts for scripted television or streaming series, with examples like Dr. Death and Joe vs Carole on Peacock, The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV+, and American Sports Story and Dying for Sex on FX. The company offers the Wondery app for a personalized podcast listening experience, which includes access to its premium ad-free offering, Wondery+, providing early access, exclusive episodes, and ad-free listening.
