Shannon McGarvey is a writer, producer, and founder of Moonpie Media, a boutique podcast production company based in Austin, Texas. She collaborates with global brands and independent creators to craft human-centered, mission-driven stories that spark curiosity, foster connection, and create meaningful impact.
Through Moonpie Media, Shannon has led the development and production of a range of narrative podcasts, including three seasons of "Edge of Reason" (2023-2025), an award-winning series created with The Atlantic and Hauser & Wirth Contemporary Art Gallery. She co-wrote and produced "Sweets Unwrapped" (2025), a branded collaboration with Ferrero and The Atlantic exploring the culture, science, and craft behind iconic confections. She also serves as writer and executive producer of "The Good-Bye," a forthcoming series about the transformative power of grief.
Shannon has also scripted for the podcast series "Anatomy of Murder," bringing her narrative sensibility to one of true crime's most popular shows. She previously co-wrote and produced the long-running series "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer" (Mopac Audio, 2020–2024) and wrote, produced, and hosted the podcast "Yuba County Five" (Mopac Audio, 2022), a deeply reported investigation into a decades-old mystery.
Her work has been featured on "Stuff You Should Know," WABC New York, and Pix11 News NYC, and covered by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Cosmopolitan, British GQ, Vogue, HuffPost, Men’s Health, and others.
Awards
Silver: Branded Shows & Advertising, Signal Awards