Wondery Inks Dr. Seuss Podcast Deal

Wondery Kids & Family and Dr. Seuss Enterprises have revealed brand-new upcoming podcast programming.

Leading the content roster is The Cat in the Hat Cast, a variety show-style podcast series hosted by The Cat from The Cat in the Hat. Set to premiere September 18, the podcast is to be available exclusively on the Wondery app’s Wondery+ and through the Wondery Kids channel on Apple Podcasts.

The series is aimed at audiences aged 3 and up. More programming based on the worlds of Dr. Seuss is poised to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

More Wondery Kids & Family shows include Wow in the World hosted by Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas; Little Stories Everywhere, a weekly story podcast; and Whose Amazing Life?, a puzzle format series.

Nicole Blake, head of franchise development for Wondery, said: “This deal with Dr. Seuss Enterprises is a milestone moment in establishing Wondery Kids & Family as the premiere destination for engaging family content. Both Wondery Kids & Family and Dr. Seuss are all about unlocking kids’ curiosity, imagination and wonder. This is truly a natural fit, and we are looking forward to creating an array of programming that entertains and inspires the minds of tomorrow.”

Susan Brandt, CEO and president of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, stated: “The works of Dr. Seuss have resonated with readers of all ages for generations, and the books promote the importance of staying curious and using your imagination. Wondery Kids & Family has an incredible vision for how to bring to life our characters and stories in podcasting form. We believe this collaboration not only builds upon Dr. Seuss’s incredible legacy but also plays a key part of our bigger entertainment strategy for the Dr. Seuss franchise.”