Summary
- Amazon has discontinued the Wondery podcast app and the Wondery+ subscription service.
- The Wondery studio will keep releasing podcasts under its brand.
- Audible subscriptions include ad-free access to Wondery podcasts.
This past spring, Amazon announced its decision to discontinue the Wondery podcast app alongside the Wondery+ premium service. Now, the app has ceased operations, although Wondery podcasts are still accessible on various platforms.
In an update to a prior blog post, Amazon confirmed the app’s discontinuation. However, Wondery will continue its operations as a podcast studio, producing popular shows such as Armchair Expert and New Heights.
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Amazon previously informed users about the impending shutdown in March, though specific details were not provided. The company is encouraging former Wondery+ subscribers to switch to Audible, where the new Standard plan offers ad-free access to Wondery podcasts for $9 per month. Many of Wondery’s shows are also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
The closure follows substantial layoffs at Wondery last year, with around 110 employees let go, and the rebranding of the publisher’s narrative podcasts as Audible Originals. While Amazon’s recent statement highlights Wondery’s ongoing role as a studio with creator-led shows, the future may seem uncertain for the evolving brand.
If you were a Wondery user or a Wondery+ subscriber, will you transition to an Audible subscription, or do you plan to listen to Wondery’s content on other platforms? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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