What Best Case Studios does

Best Case Studios is a Brooklyn-based podcast studio and media company founded in 2019 that produces premium narrative audio, including scripted podcasts, audio documentaries, and feature-length 'podcast movies.' Its catalog of more than 30 productions spans true crime (Rorschach: Murder at City Hall, Fallen Angels), history (the Making series for HISTORY Channel), sports (Biggest Rivalries of All Time, The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told), comedy (Say More with Dr? Sheila, The Chris Chatman Do-Over), scripted drama (Ghostwriter, Treat, Jakob's Point), and financial content (Best New Ideas in Money, Mind Body Wealth). The company's core technology is high-end audio production: archival research, editorial scripting, sound design, music supervision, and post-production — capabilities delivered by a small team (1-10 employees) led by founder Adam Pincus and Head of Development Brent Katz.

The business model is B2B and platform-anchored. Best Case Studios does not sell directly to consumers; instead, it co-produces and licenses content to major audio and media platforms — primarily Audible (Audible Originals such as What Could Go Wrong? and Fallen Angels), HISTORY Channel (the Making franchise), ABC News Studios/ABC Audio (In Plain Sight: Ladybird Johnson), Spotify, iHeartMedia, Audacy, and Cadence13/C13Features (podcast movies). Revenue is generated through platform production deals, licensing, and advertising share with these distribution partners. The company complements these co-productions with production-for-hire work for networks such as Exactly Right (Infamous International) and editorial partnerships (Coda Story, MarketWatch).

The company's competitive positioning rests on access to high-profile talent (Scott Z. Burns, Cari Champion, André de Shields, Amy Poehler, Julia Sweig, Jason King, Stephanie Kelton), a track record of press coverage in Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and The New York Times, and a defensible editorial brand around archival-driven, sound-design-forward narrative audio. Its geographic focus is the United States, with content distributed globally through the partner platforms. Ownership is private and founder-controlled; the only disclosed capital relationship is a 2019 nominal funding event with TechNexus Venture Collaborative.

Name

Best Case Studios

Legal name

Best Case Studios Inc.

Website

https://bestcasestudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Best Case Studios is a Brooklyn-based, founder-led podcast studio that produces premium narrative audio — audio documentaries, scripted series, and feature-length 'podcast movies' — co-produced and licensed to major platforms including Audible, HISTORY Channel, ABC News Studios, Spotify, iHeartMedia, and Cadence13.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podcast Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Networks & Studio Platforms (MPAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE), Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ), Exclusive/Original Audio Content Studios (Audio Originals, Serialized Audio) (MPAJAIAF)

Keywords

• Podcast production services
• Narrative audio documentaries
• Scripted audio storytelling
• Audio content licensing
• Premium podcast studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Platform Production Deals: Co-production and licensing deals with major podcast platforms and media companies including Audible, HISTORY Channel, ABC Audio, Spotify, and others. The company produces original content that is distributed through partner platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Best Case Studios is a podcast studio and media company that develops, produces, and licenses premium creator-driven audio documentaries and scripted narrative podcast series for major distribution partners such as Audible, The HISTORY Channel, Spotify, ABC Audio, iHeartMedia, Audacy, Cadence13, and Exactly Right. Its catalog of more than 30 shows spans documentary podcasts, scripted audio drama ("podcast movies"), history, sports, comedy, and social justice content, with a strong editorial point of view, archival integration, music, and cinematic sound design.

Product overview

Best Case Studios is a premium podcast studio and media company specializing in high-quality, creator-driven audio documentaries and scripted audio storytelling. The company produces a diverse portfolio of podcast series spanning documentary podcasts (Rorschach: Murder at City Hall, Fallen Angels), narrative audio dramas (Ghostwriter, Treat, Jakob's Point), history podcasts (Making Grant, Making Lincoln, Making Teddy, Making Washington, In Plain Sight: Ladybird Johnson), celebrity-hosted interview shows (Fighting Words, The Thin Line), sports podcasts (Biggest Rivalries of All Time, The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told), comedy podcasts (The Chris Chatman Do-Over, Women Talkin' 'Bout Murder, Say More with Dr? Sheila), and financial content (Best New Ideas in Money, Mind Body Wealth, Business Schooled). Their shows are distributed through major platforms including Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audacy. The company collaborates with prominent talent including Scott Z. Burns, Cari Champion, André de Shields, and George M. Johnson, and partners with organizations like The HISTORY Channel, ABC Audio, and C13Features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• What Could Go Wrong? An Audible Original narrative audio documentary series hosted by Scott Z. Burns, in which the screenwriter of Contagion explores creating a follow-up film by collaborating with artificial intelligence, reuniting with director Steven Soderbergh, cast members, and scientific experts from the original production. Distributed on Audible.
• Fallen Angels: A Story of California Corruption A ten-episode journalistic thriller podcast hosted by Los Angeles Times investigative reporter Paul Pringle, examining corruption in Los Angeles. Produced for Audible.
• Sound Barrier: Sylvester A documentary podcast about barrier-breaking artists in music and culture; Season 1 profiles Sylvester, an openly gay Black musician who paved the way for later artists. Hosted by Jason King and distributed on Spotify.
• Biggest Rivalries of All Time A documentary-style podcast hosted by broadcaster Cari Champion that goes deep into epic rivalries in women's sports, with Season 1 exploring the Martina Navratilova vs. Chris Evert rivalry. Distributed via iHeartMedia.
• In Plain Sight: Ladybird Johnson An eight-part narrative audio series co-produced with ABC Audio and ABC News Studios, presenting Ladybird Johnson's story through her White House audio diaries. Based on Julia Sweig's book and hosted by Sweig.
• Making Lincoln A history podcast from The HISTORY Channel hosted by André de Shields that explores the life and legacy of 16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln through leading historians and journalists.
• Making Teddy A history podcast from The HISTORY Channel hosted by André de Shields that explores Theodore Roosevelt's journey from frontier life to the White House.
• Making Grant A five-part history podcast from The HISTORY Channel hosted by André de Shields that explores the legacy of 18th U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant through leading historians and journalists.
• Making Washington A history podcast hosted by André de Shields that examines George Washington's complex legacy beyond the myth, featuring leading historians and journalists. Produced for The HISTORY Channel.
• Ghostwriter A psychological thriller podcast movie starring Kate Mara and Adam Scott about a former journalist ghostwriting a murder mystery novel for an eccentric billionaire. Produced with Cadence13/C13Features.
• Treat A feature-length podcast movie thriller starring Kiernan Shipka about a teenager who discovers her seemingly perfect small town's terrifying secrets on Halloween night. Produced with Cadence13/C13Features.
• Jakob's Point A twisted murder-mystery podcast movie starring Emily Deschanel and Ken Leung about an FBI agent investigating a town where everyone in the Witness Protection Program lives.
• The Cinnamon Bear A holiday podcast adventure produced for Audible, featuring an all-star cast including Alan Cumming, John Goodman, Stephen Root, and Ryan Reynolds as Santa Claus.
• Rorschach: Murder at City Hall A documentary podcast recounting the 2003 murder of New York City Councilman James E. Davis by his political rival Neil Askew, exploring the mystery of their relationship through eyewitness accounts.
• Infamous International: The Pink Panthers Story An investigative podcast produced with Exactly Right about the world's most notorious jewel thieves, the Pink Panthers crime syndicate, with editorial partnership from Coda Story.
• The Whistleblowers: Inside the Trump Administration A political podcast hosted by former DHS official Miles Taylor, featuring high-ranking officials' accounts of trying to bring order to the Trump administration.
• The Big Payback An immersive narrative podcast hosted by Erika Alexander and Whitney Dow exploring the controversial topic of reparations for Black Americans.
• We Were All Rooting For You A documentary podcast hosted by Franchesca Ramsey examining the reality TV show America's Next Top Model and its impact on representation and beauty standards since 2003.
• Fighting Words An interview podcast hosted by George M. Johnson featuring conversations with creative people making culture, addressing topics like tolerance, fear, censorship, and marginalization.
• The Thin Line A podcast series hosted by Scaachi Koul exploring the boundaries between different perspectives and experiences.
• Say More with Dr? Sheila An improvised comedy podcast featuring Amy Poehler as couples therapist Dr? Sheila, with guest stars including Fred Armisen, Tina Fey, and Maya Rudolph.
• Women Talkin' 'Bout Murder An improvised comedy podcast satirizing the true crime genre, hosted by Liz Cackowski and Emily Spivey as fictional podcast hosts Donna and Jobeth.
• The Chris Chatman Do-Over An improvised comedy podcast starring Ike Barinholtz as controversial shock jock Chris Chatman, featuring guest appearances by Amy Poehler and Fred Armisen.
• The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told A sports storytelling podcast narrated by ESPN's Joe Tessitore, featuring first-hand accounts from athletes who broke boundaries and overcame adversity.
• Best New Ideas in Money A finance podcast hosted by MarketWatch's Charles Passy and economist Stephanie Kelton, exploring monetary innovations that rethink how people live, work, and invest.
• Mind Body Wealth with Lauren Simmons A financial and career advice podcast for young Americans, hosted by Lauren Simmons, known as 'The Wolfette of Wall Street' and the youngest trader on the NYSE floor.
• Business Schooled An entrepreneurship podcast hosted by Soraya Darabi featuring conversations with successful founders about their startup journeys.

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AudiblecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor production and distribution partner for Audible Original podcasts including 'What Could Go Wrong?' and 'Fallen Angels'. Audible is a primary platform for Best Case Studios' premium audio content releases.
• HISTORY ChannelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for the 'Making' podcast series covering historical figures including Making Lincoln, Making Teddy, Making Grant, and Making Washington. Original podcast series from The HISTORY Channel.
• SpotifycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for podcast content including 'Sound Barrier: Sylvester'. Spotify serves as a primary podcast streaming platform for Best Case Studios productions.
• ABC News StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for 'In Plain Sight: Ladybird Johnson' podcast. ABC Audio and Best Case Studios joint production of eight-part series based on Julia Sweig's book.
• Cadence13 (C13Features)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for 'Treat' and 'Ghostwriter' podcast movie experiences. C13Features produces feature-length audio drama content with Best Case Studios involvement.
• iHeartMediamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for 'Biggest Rivalries of All Time' and other iHeart podcast productions. iHeart podcast network serves as distribution channel for select Best Case Studios content.
• AudacymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for podcast content including 'Making Teddy' and other shows available on Audacy podcast platform.
• Exactly RightmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for 'Infamous International: The Pink Panthers Story'. Exactly Right produces the podcast with Best Case Studios involvement and Coda Story editorial partnership.
• Coda StoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEditorial association partner for 'Infamous International: The Pink Panthers Story'. Coda Story provides editorial oversight for the investigative journalism podcast.
• MarketWatchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for 'Best New Ideas in Money' podcast featuring MarketWatch reporter Charles Passy as co-host. Marketing and audience partnership.
• Paper KiteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner listed in Best Case Studios partner ecosystem. Marketing collaboration for podcast content distribution.
• EndeavorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner listed in Best Case Studios partner ecosystem. Marketing collaboration for content and talent representation.
• Lit-HubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner listed in Best Case Studios partner ecosystem for literary and cultural content marketing.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wondery: Premium podcast studio producing narrative audio (true crime, history, scripted) for major platforms. Most direct competitor in the B2B premium audio originals space; now Amazon-owned.
• Pineapple Street Studios: Independent narrative podcast studio producing documentary and scripted audio for platforms including Audible, Spotify, and iHeart. Closely comparable in scale, business model, and premium positioning.
• Pushkin Industries: Premium podcast production company founded by Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Weisberg, producing narrative audio with high-profile hosts. Direct competitor for talent and platform deals.
• Cadence13 (C13Features): Podcast studio and network producing narrative audio and 'podcast movies' for major platforms. Direct competitor and current Best Case Studios partner on scripted audio dramas like 'Treat' and 'Ghostwriter'.
• Gimlet Media: Premium narrative podcast studio acquired by Spotify; produces documentary and scripted audio. Comparable in editorial approach and platform B2B model, now with deep Spotify integration.
• Campside Media: Premium narrative podcast studio producing documentary and investigative audio (e.g., 'Chameleon'). Comparable in production style, scale, and B2B platform partnership model.
• Exactly Right: Podcast studio specializing in true crime and narrative audio, founded by Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff. Current Best Case Studios partner on 'Infamous International' and comparable in production approach.

Broad incumbents

• Audible Originals (in-house production): Amazon-owned audiobook and audio original platform that both commissions external producers (like Best Case Studios) and operates in-house production. Functions as a major customer and competitor.
• Spotify Studios: Spotify's in-house podcast production arm producing originals in narrative, scripted, and documentary audio. Major platform partner and competitor for premium podcast originals.
• iHeartMedia: Largest US radio broadcaster and major podcast publisher/networks operator. Both a distribution partner for Best Case Studios and a competitor via its in-house podcast studios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/best-case-studios
• Instagraminstagram.com/bestcasestudios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Best Case Studios