Realm-Disney Deal Brings Millions of Monthly Downloads to the Realm Podcast Network
Realm, the independent podcast network known for its focus on fandom, today announced a new partnership with Disney that brings beloved family and fan-favorite audio titles including Frozen and Marvel podcasts to Realm and the company’s family division Pinna. Under the agreement, Realm will produce, distribute, and monetize Disney, National Geographic Kids, and Marvel audio properties. Select titles will be available early and ad-free for families on Pinna, Realm’s award-winning audio streaming service.
The partnership kicks off with a major milestone for the National Geographic Kids’ hit podcast Greeking Out: for the first time ever, the show will be available to select family-friendly advertisers. Millions of families who continuously engage with the podcast monthly will now enjoy always-on programming, with new episodes launching every two weeks.
Realm and Pinna will also be distributing titles including Disney’s Frozen: Forces of Nature, and Marvel’s acclaimed scripted audio library, including Wolverine: The Long Night, the Wastelanders saga, Marvels, and Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show!.
Greeking Out is one of the most popular family podcasts of all time and holds the #1 slot in Kids & Family on Apple Podcasts despite having been on an extended hiatus. The show offers a timely way for listeners to dive into the myths, heroes, and adventures that have captivated audiences for generations. Hosted by creator Kenny Curtis and co-written alongside his daughter, professional writer Jillian Hughes, Greeking Out is a true standout in family entertainment. Since launch, the series has generated more than 80 million lifetime downloads and millions of downloads every month.
“Bringing Greeking Out back to podcast listeners with Realm is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with kids and families who love audio entertainment,” said Curtis. “Mythology and storytelling are perfect as a listening experience; it’s a natural fit for kids and families to engage with us (and our stories) in podcast format.”
“Greeking Out has been part of so many families’ listening routines in the car and the kitchen, and we’re excited to work with Disney to bring new episodes to fans everywhere,” said Molly Barton, CEO and co-founder of Realm. “Realm’s launch of new episodes everywhere podcasts are available is supported by wonderful brand partners, while families who’d prefer an ad-free experience can listen on Pinna.”
About Realm
Realm is a fandom-focused, independent podcast network with global reach, led by executives from CAA, ESPN, Disney, Penguin Random House, Warner Bros, and NBCUniversal, and also home to Pinna, an audio streaming service built exclusively for families with kids under 12. With over a hundred award-winning podcasts and partnerships spanning Sega, Paramount, DC, Marvel, Spotify, and iHeart, Realm develops, produces, and distributes premium audio across all channels.
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