Podcasts have exploded in popularity in recent years, with more listeners and content than ever before. Now, shows are making the jump to TV, where they’re being brought to life with big-name actors and high production value. For listeners who have formed a relationship with a show through their headphones, a screen adaptation presents an opportunity to engage in more dimensions and to bring friends along to watch.Fans have gone wild for podcast storylines that have been adapted into miniseries on streaming platforms this year. And podcasts that have been made into movies are faring even better: One podcast-based film that debuted in 2019 is being teased as major award material, and another popular thriller film used a podcast as a companion piece this year to help viewers immerse themselves in the story in a new way.It appears that the future of storytelling features disparate mediums working hand-in-hand.