Wondery, the largest independent podcast publisher, announced its new programming slate for 2019 at the Winter Podcast Upfront. Fresh off the success of its most recent #1 hit Over My Dead Body - with Episode 1 currently at 900 downloads, 80% higher than Dr Death in the comparable window - Wondery made the following announcements.
Wondery has extended its partnership with the LA Times to jointly produce Man in the Window, a true crime thriller that uncovers new and surprising details about the Golden State Killer. Wondery and the LA Times will also jointly distribute the series _Larger Than Life _and Room 20. Their first collaboration was the viral 2017 podcast Dirty John, which became a hit TV show on Bravo.
Wondery also announced a new partnership with Bloomberg. Under this partnership, Wondery and Bloomberg will jointly produce The Shrink Next Door, the bizarre true story of a successful businessman whose life was taken over by his psychiatrist.
Another major announcement was the return of Wondery’s acclaimed _Inside _miniseries, with Inside Star Wars. Written and hosted by Mark Ramsey, _Inside Star Wars _is an immersive audio-documentary that explores the making of Star Wars. Previous installments of the _Inside_series include Inside Psycho,Inside Jaws, and Inside the Exorcist- all of which were smash hits.
Wondery also revealed the launch of several new ongoing series, including _One Plus One _and The Moment. _One Plus One _looks at what happens when two original thinkers come together to leave an unforgettable mark on the world, while _The Moment _explores the romance and absurdity of our lives’ most important moments.
In addition, Wondery is launching its first-ever sports show, In The Arena, which takes listeners into the most heated rivalries in sports history. Wondery is also launching a new interview series with actor Justin Long called Getting Along With Justin Long.