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Month: August 2025
The Wondery Reactions
Yesterday we covered rumors that established podcast production house Wondery had been shuttered. Then a more nuanced situation emerged: Amazon-owned Wondery will be reduced (110 staffers released) and repositioned in a different part of the parent company. Today, we collect public reactions from industry leaders. Continue Reading
Amid media frenzy, Amazon denies shuttering Wondery
In the biggest news item of the day, a unanimity of reporting asserts that podcast studio Wondery will be closed by parent company Amazon. CEO Jen Sargent reportedly will depart. Departmental reorganization is predicted. Podcast production will continue to some extent, and some will be positioned differently within the Amazon distribution empire. Continue Reading
Established podcast stars lead Edison Top 50
In the just released Edison Research Top 50 Podcasts in the U.S. for Q2, we see long-familiar titles leading this elite pack. Continue Reading