Podcast studio Wondery is set to introduce three new Free Ad-Supported (FAST) Channels on Amazon Freevee, making it the first to offer podcast video channels on the platform. Starting October 31, these channels will feature a range of Wondery’s podcast series focused on True Crime, Sports, and Entertainment & Pop Culture.
The channels will utilize a mix of on-camera video, cinemagraphs, animation, and artwork from popular Wondery series like Morbid, Business Wars, Dr. Death, and Baby, this is Keke Palmer. The content will be accessible via the Freevee app, as well as through Fire TV and Prime Video.
Wondery COO Jeanine Wright commented, “With podcast video being a means of discovery for many podcast newcomers, we’re excited at the chance to grow our listener community through free ad-supported channels on Freevee. As podcast video become increasingly popular for both creators and consumers, Wondery’s FAST channels on Freevee will provide a unique opportunity for brands to expand their reach and curate custom content for podcast fans.”
Amazon Freevee head Ryan Pirozzi said, “With over 400 FAST Channels to choose from, Freevee customers have an incredible selection of content at their fingertips. We’re always innovating to offer an increasingly better FAST experience, and the addition of podcast video channels from Wondery is an entertaining and unique way to introduce a new format for our Freevee audience.”
