Jillian Clare Inks Exclusive Podcast Distribution Deal with Realm Media for ‘Thanks for Coming In’8/2/2022 Written by John Edward Betancourt Every creative person out there hopes for one thing when they start out in their careers. In that, whatever it is they are planning to create, will be seen by a massive audience. Because that is what every artist wants, to share their gifts with the world, so that people can take something away from it and what’s wild… is that even in this age of independence for art, that goal is still no easy task. For so many are jockeying for space and likes and shares in this bold new digital frontier, making this dream seem impossible at times. But the dream can come true and when it does, it is a special occasion for certain, and that particular quest and the payoff are top of mind, because of today’s announcement from Realm Media. For earlier today they let the world know that they signed an exclusive distribution deal with Jillian Clare for her podcast, Thanks for Coming In. A… now formerly… indie podcast that Jillian started during the pandemic to get her voice and the voices of other actors regarding the wild world of auditions out into the world, with that very hope that so many would tune in and listen and learn. And well, today her hard work has paid off since her show will now be heard by an even larger audience, and that’s saying something when one considers that this podcast is nearing 100 episodes. But what matters most, is that this deal is proof that dreams do indeed come true and with that in mind, here are all the details on this incredible deal, courtesy of Realm Media. ‘Whimsical Entertainment, an eclectic production company for films and new media helmed by actress/producer Jillian Clare, today announced an exclusive distribution deal with Realm for the podcast Thanks For Coming In. Created during the early days of the global pandemic from her home studio, the podcast is the brainchild of Clare who also hosts the weekly interview show. Each episode features a new guest who shares an audition story - sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and sometimes it's the one big role that got away With nearly 100 episodes in the can and released, Clare, a veteran of more than two decades in the entertainment industry as an actor, director and producer, shared her insight on penning the deal with Realm. “I’m so excited to be joining the Realm family of content creators! I am someone who always needs to be doing something, and this podcast really helped me through the lockdown. I love that I get to talk to old and new friends every week and I'm so happy that listeners have been having as much fun as I have!” She concluded “Realm is an incredible company and I couldn't ask for a better home for the show.” Nicole Kreutter, Realm’s Studio Operations Manager, said: “We are so excited to welcome Thanks for Coming In and Jillian Clare to our growing roster of independent podcasts. Jillian’s thoughtful discussions with fellow actors every episode aligns perfectly with Realm’s goal to share diverse stories with our listeners. We are looking forward to introducing these stories to a new audience.” Listen to Thanks For Coming In via the Realm network: http://thanksforcominginpodcast.com About Whimsical Entertainment: Whimsical Entertainment is a production company founded by veteran actress and producer Jillian Clare. The goal of Whimsical Entertainment is to turn passion into vision and bring stories to life that are refreshing, eclectic, and exciting for audiences everywhere. About Realm: Realm is the world’s largest independent scripted podcast network with more shows in the top charts than any competitor. In the last year, nearly 90% of Realm shows have reached the top 100 most popular fiction podcasts in the US, with more than 25% reaching the top 10. Realm’s slate is anchored by #1 hit fiction podcasts and fan favorites like the Webby winner IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, Ambie-nominee ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany, MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; OUTLIERS narrated by Rory Culkin; BLACK FRIDAY with Fred Armisen; and MEMORY LANE written by “Pretty Little Liars” creator and New York Times best selling author Sara Shepard. In Summer 2022, Maslany reunites with Realm as Executive Producer and star of the forthcoming dark comedy POWER TRIP. Realm produces immersive stories with top-tier talent and companies from across the entertainment industry including franchise partners such as DC and Marvel on shows such as WONDER WOMAN: HEARTLESS and BLACK PANTHER: SINS OF THE KING starring Emmy-nominated actor William Jackson Harper. In 2023, Realm will release an all-new, original podcast from New York Times best-seller Charlaine Harris whose novels inspired the HBO mega-hit, TRUE BLOOD. Co-founded by former Penguin Random House executive Molly Barton and former Obama Administration Dept of Justice lawyer Julian Yap, Realm shows are available as podcasts everywhere, and on the Realm app, awarded “Best of the Year” by Apple. Follow Realm for updates on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For more information, please visit https://www.realm.fm/.’
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Written by Shae 'Miss Mako' RufeGuys! It’s Shark Week!? Did you know that? I knew that. I really feel like Shark Week should really be Shark Month. Wait... a whole month of Sharks!? That might be too much Shark. So instead, we’re gonna talk about what Sharks have taught me. And by Sharks, I mean Shark media. Granted, my media experience with sharks is somewhat limited, since I’m not really a big fan of things that can eat me. So, if you didn’t know this about me, I’ve lived in some tropical areas in my day. Both Florida and Hawaii have been my homes respectively for some time. My Shark experience was never made personal, thankfully. But hey, we’ve all heard of those scary instances, right!? Jaws is likely one of the most well-known Shark movies. Actually, it’s probably safe to say that Jaws is the Shark movie. That movie has probably been responsible for so many fears of the water…I know for a fact that it scared me for a bit. Come on, a blood thirsty Shark picking off people one by one? Jaws taught me that if you hear some pretty intense music, you should get out of the water. Or something’s chasing you. Or both. Also, did anyone else notice that Jaws got larger and larger as the movie went on? I never did until I was forced to analyze it for a class on film. Jaws not only gets bigger, but hungrier and far more murder-y. Shark bites aren’t anything to laugh at, but I always loved the scene at the end where we see this massive shark eating a boat. I felt bad for the captain though…I don’t want to be eaten whole by a shark. Jaws also taught me that you should not try and kill the people-eating shark infesting your waters, because it will most likely kill you. Seriously. It’s just really bad for everyone involved. Jaws also taught me that sometimes, the only way to kill a human eating monster is to blow it up with giant oxygen tanks, and a massive spear. I’m pretty sure that’s some kind of animal cruelty, but it did eat people. And boats. There was no stopping this massive shark. I’m also willing to bet that Jaws was really just a metaphor for something, but it could also just be a literal monster. Jaws 2 taught me that there was a sequel to this movie. That… I never watched. I presume more people get eaten? Sharknado taught me that if you have a tornado near an ocean, you get a massive twister filled with sharks, and that just makes being on land ten times deadlier. Also, who knew tornadoes needed to be more terrifying. Did Syfy sit down and have a conversation? ‘Hey guys, what could make a tornado scarier? Oh! I know! Let’s add sharks!’ Well, it worked. Not only am I scared of Sharks and Tornadoes, now every time there’s a bad storm, I’m scared there’s going to be a tornado raining sharks. Of course, I can’t sit here and ignore all the shark documentaries that have been on TV lately. It’s hard to flip through and not turn on one and watch it for hours. Not only are sharks utterly efficient killing machines, they’re also horrific, transforming, nightmares! Anyone else seen the Goblin Shark?! I have! It’s fascinating! I don’t want to like it, it scares me, but it is pretty cool. Tiger sharks are my favorite though, just because of how ruthless they are. I mean, even before they’re born, they kill their siblings. And eat them. Yes, that’s gross and I apologize, but it’s also a massive life lesson. Be nice to your siblings; especially if you’re a twin! Above all, I’ve learned to be lucky I’m not a shark. And to stay out of the ocean. I’m just not an ocean fan period, so that’s kind of okay with me. Sharks are scary and not to be messed with. Unless they’re the ones from Finding Nemo. Which taught me that sometimes sharks have support groups and try not to eat fish. Kind of like AA meetings, but less successful. I’m pretty sure real sharks never sat down and thought ‘hey, let’s not eat fish!’. The Little Mermaid was my first introduction to sharks, and the big one that tries to eat Ariel was pretty scary. Especially when I was little. I guess that’s a good thing since I’ve never felt the need to go hug a shark, or even try to befriend it… Written by John Edward Betancourt
One would think that science fiction and crime stories, wouldn’t go together in the slightest. After all, science fiction is hopeful and forward thinking in nature and crime dramas examine the darkest parts of the human condition, meaning that neither of those genres have a single thing in common. But as the creative world has proven time and time again… with the right story anything can be accomplished. Since we’ve been treated to stories that fuse these genres together seamlessly and wow us in the process and well… the wonder of that fusion is top of mind today for one reason and one reason alone.
For earlier today, Realm Media announced that Harry Shum Jr. is going to Executive Produce and star in a brand-new Crime Thriller Podcast for the network, entitled, Echo Park. A story that brings together wonder of Los Angeles Detective Noir with the flair of science fiction courtesy of a unique and engaging plot that involves… well… it’s best we let Realm Media inform you of the details of what will be another fantastic fusion of sci-fi and crime-themed storytelling, courtesy of this synopsis and trailer. ‘Realm, the largest scripted podcast network that creates immersive, original fiction podcasts and audiobook series, today released the trailer and announced casting for the Realm Original, “Echo Park,” starring and executive produced by Harry Shum Jr. (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “All My Life”) launching August 18. This pulse-pounding crime thriller takes place in a lightly futuristic world where Echoes—genetic clones of their sources— exist and live on the outskirts of society. James (Harry Shum Jr.) and Terrance share DNA, but they aren’t brothers. They aren’t even friends. As a civil advisor for the LAPD harboring a secret addiction, James relies on Terrance— his genetic clone—to help him pass mandatory drug testing. But when Terrance suddenly goes missing, and multiple clones end up murdered, a case of mistaken identity forces James to inhabit his double’s life, risking the unraveling of his carefully composed lies. Shum Jr. said: “The team at Realm have created a compelling thriller that cleverly mixes detective noir, sci-fi-what-if's and daringly tackles the social implications of how our future world might look if we were faced with clones of our stranger selves. Excited to help tell this original story through an Asian-American lense and for audiences to experience "Echo Park". Molly Barton, Realm’s founder and CEO, said: “It was an absolute joy partnering with Harry on this project. And his connection with this character was abundantly clear from the minute we began recording. He's beloved by so many and we believe audiences will fall in love with Harry yet again when they engage with this incredible performance.” “Echo Park'' episodes release weekly on all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher, the podcast will also be available in full and ad-free on premiere day for subscribers to Realm+ and Realm Unlimited. Harry Shum Jr., recently cast in the upcoming 19th season of ABC’s venerable medical drama "Grey’s Anatomy," stars and executive produced “Echo Park. Written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Produced by Rhoda Belleza, Fred Greenhalgh, Kailynn West, and Hayley Wagreich. Directed by Pun Bandhu. Executive produced by Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, Julian Yap, and Harry Shum Jr. Associate produced by Michael Coulter. Starring Harry Shum Jr. and Nikki Tauzon. Loop group actors: David Chen, James Taku Leung, Constance Parng, and Artemis Snow. Sound design by Christa Giametti. Mixing and mastering by Rory O’Shea. Audio editing by Justin DeWald. Original score by Martin D. Fowler. Music supervision by Marcus Bagala. Production Manager: Alexis Latshaw. Production Coordinator: Angela Yih. Casting by Sunday Boling and Meg Morman. Cover art by Kyndal Thomas and Louis Dazy. Executive in Charge for Realm: Mary Assadullahi. Find more shows like Echo Park by following Realm on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Realm.fm.’ Please enjoy this sneak peek and synopsis from tomorrow’s finale episode of The Co-Founder on Realm! ‘Realm’s nine-episode workplace comedy podcast, The Co-Founder, led by the voice talents of Sunita Mani (“Scenes From a Marriage”) and Alexandra Shipp (“Tick, Tick…BOOM!”), plus guest star skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, premieres its gripping and climactic final episode Thursday, July 14. The first eight episodes are available now on all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. In “The Co-Founder,” Valerie (Sunita Mani) and Juliet (Alexandra Shipp) are more than just best friends: they are business partners in the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley, where their video game startup is on the verge of failure. Between running out of capital and being treated like dirt during their fundraising meetings with big-deal finance bros, they need a win, or it’s game-over. They begin to think that maybe they need…a white guy. It was only supposed to be one meeting; one meeting where neighborhood barista and Random White Dude Toby Johnson pretends to be a co-founder to clinch the investment cash. But one million dollars later, Toby shows no signs of going with grace. Instead, he plots to entrench himself further into their company. Unless Valerie and Juliet want the truth to come out—and to kiss their company goodbye—they have to play along with Toby’s games. In this finale installment, hear how the two best friends find their way out of Toby’s trap, only to end up in the clutches of Anthony Hawk’s master plan for their company—and Silicon Valley as a whole. But Valerie and Juliet are experts of the gaming space. That’s why they started a video game company; and to save it, they are willing to break all the rules. “The Co-Founder” is a Realm production, starring Sunita Mani and Alexandra Shipp and co-written by Alexis Wilkinson, Alexa Wejko, and Mimi Mondal.’
Please enjoy this super-sized preview of Moriarty: The Devil’s Game, which makes its debut on Audible on July 7, 2022.
Episode 1
‘Who Would Want to Hurt Rose?’
‘Holmes Can Prove This Wasn’t Me’
Episode 2
‘Even Sherlock Holmes Believes You Are Guilty’
‘Sherlock Holmes Takes the Stand’Episode 3: ‘An Assassin That Believes in Karma’
Tatiana Maslany, Lisa Loeb & Brendan Hines to Headline New Realm Fiction Podcast ‘Power Trip’6/28/2022 Written by John Edward Betancourt It really is quite amazing, how far the podcast has come. For this once curious form of entertainment, one that appeared to be nothing more than a sounding board for folks that wanted to try a new form of communication, exploded into so much more. For now, it is a powerful way to have a discussion about the world and our lifestyle and topics that intrigue us. Not to mention, it went from being an outlier format to one of the most popular mediums out there. To the point where big-time celebs have their own podcast. Not to mention, it is also a source of great entertainment since fiction-based podcasts are all the rage and explore unique plots that cannot be found elsewhere within the industry. If anything, unique storytelling is top of mind today, simply because Realm Media is about to release a brand-new fiction podcast that features a wonderfully original story, and features some heavy names and well, here are all the details on Power Trip, courtesy of Realm Media. ‘Realm, the largest scripted podcast network, today released the trailer and announced casting for the Realm Original Power Trip, starring and executive produced by Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk, Orphan Black). This new scripted comedy podcast, launching Thursday, July 21st, marks Maslany’s return to the world of audio following the successful release of two acclaimed Realm original podcasts based on her legacy franchise, Orphan Black. Written by Mary Hamilton, Power Trip also features Grammy-winning singer Lisa Loeb (“Stay”) in the role of Jane’s overbearing but well-meaning mother and Brendan Hines (Locke & Key, The Tick) as Bruce, a “perfect on paper” man that Jane meets on a dating app. This wry, dark comedy explores the life of Jane, an ordinary woman who always got the best seat on the struggle bus. But after receiving a healthy kidney hot off the black market, she discovers an uncanny ability to command those in her orbit to do exactly what she wants. Suddenly dating for the first time and with no concerns about overindulging in her new powers, Jane is living her best life, one with no limits. But now that she's getting everything she ever dreamed of, how will Jane know when she's gone too far??? Maslany said: “It was a joy to collaborate with Realm on such a funny, irreverent show. Power Trip is a great character piece, super inventive and at the same time embarrassingly relatable. I’m excited for people to go on the journey with Jane and I hope they have as much fun living inside her head as I did.” Molly Barton, Realm’s founder and CEO, said: “Tatiana's talents are limitless as an actor and also as an executive producer. She brings depth and relatability to this character and has been an active participant in shaping our narrative and our approach to bringing this story to life - a story we believe will be one of the best listens of the year.” Power Trip episodes release weekly on all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher, the podcast will also be available in full and ad-free on premiere day for subscribers to Realm+ and Realm Unlimited. Power Trip stars Tatiana Maslany. Written by Mary Hamilton, with additional writing by Cara Horner. Produced by Rhoda Belleza, Nicole Otto, Kailynn West, and Hayley Wagreich. Directed by Kailynn West. Executive produced by Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, Julian Yap, and Tatiana Maslany. Starring Tatiana Maslany, Brendan Hines, Lisa Loeb, Zeke Alton, Dalal Badr, Jourdan Battiste, Andrew Call, Ella June Conroy, Timothy Fritz, Larissa Gallagher, Tanesha Gary, Dexter Hobert, Ray Hurd, Miriam Katz, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Kaylor Leigh, Courtney Lin, Vargus Mason, David Shattraw, and Mike Smith Rivera. Additional voices by the cast.’ Written by John Edward Betancourt Perhaps one of the most delightful aspects of this new era in audio entertainment, is that anyone can just join in on the fun. And what makes that so delightful, is the sheer fact that anyone joining in, has a real sense of freedom and fun surrounding their performance or their podcast or whatever storytelling medium they’re sharing with the masses and well… that really does energize and engage a listener and motivate them to finish the show and enjoy every single second of this labor of love. But what’s truly amazing, is that despite being bigger than ever… this type of entertainment is showing no signs of shying away from this. Which is interesting since usually, when someone or something gets bigger, there’s a push to be ‘professional’. But this industry knows what people love the most about this type of show and rather than shy away… it’s doubling down and asking for big names to join in on the fun and let loose and be silly and for proof… then look no further than this announcement from Realm. For they informed the world that superstar skating legend Tony Hawk, will be joining The Co-Founder, to have a little fun with some guest performances and well… here are the all the details on Tony’s pending arrival in the audio drama world, courtesy of Realm. ‘Realm, the largest independent fiction podcast network with more shows in the top charts than any competitor, today announced that iconic skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk is set to perform in upcoming episodes of “The Co-Founder,” beginning July 7th. Hawk, recently the subject of an acclaimed documentary, “Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off,” will portray Anthony Hawk, a Silicon Valley overlord with exaggerated villainy and killer timing that you never saw coming. Led by the voice talents of Alexandra Shipp (“Love, Simon,” “Tick, Tick … Boom!”) and Sunita Mani (“Scenes From a Marriage,” "GLOW"), the first five episodes of the hilarious and relatable workplace comedy podcast are now available to stream on all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher, with new episodes premiering every Thursday. In “The Co-Founder,” Valerie (Sunita Mani) and Juliet (Alexandra Shipp) are more than just best friends: with their video gaming business on the brink of failure, these two Silicon Valley start-up founders, both women of color, are in need of a win. Between running out of capital and being treated like dirt during fundraising meetings with big-deal finance bros, it could be game-over. Until they come up with a hair-brained scheme to have their neighborhood barista, a white guy, pretend to be a third founder to help raise cash. It was only supposed to be one meeting where Random White Dude Toby Johnson would help the ladies clinch the investment cash. But one million dollars later, he shows no signs of going with grace. Instead, when he reveals he has a scheme of his own to take over the company, hijinks and hilarity ensue. “The Co-Founder” is a Realm production, starring Alexandra Shipp and Sunita Mani and co-written by Alexis Wilkinson, Alexa Wejko, and Mimi Mondal.’ Written by John Edward Betancourt It is definitely safe to say that the saga of Sherlock Holmes was far more influential upon modern storytelling than we give it credit. For in many ways, the always intelligent and aware, and slick Sherlock Holmes… set the standard for the cool and collected detectives we see in popular media now. For they are just as intelligent as that iconic gumshoe, they just happen to have technology to help them solve tough crimes. But what’s truly amazing about this saga, is that its influences extend well beyond Holmes and Watson and their ability to solve any crime. For these stories also made popular, the enigmatic and charming villain. For Professor James Moriarty managed to uncomfortably charm readers everywhere with his own special brand of intelligence and a level of humanity that really wasn’t present in villains until he came along, and his legacy is so long lasting that he too helped to give rise to baddies that are molded in his image. In fact, he has done such an incredible job of captivating audiences everywhere… that new stories focusing just on him are still finding their way to television, film, print… and audio dramas, as evidenced by today’s announcement. Because earlier today, Audible announced the release date for their upcoming Moriarty themed scripted podcast, Moriarty: The Devil’s Game. A delightfully original and unique story starring Dominic Monaghan that will arrive on Audible on July 7, and well… here are some updated details on this fascinating new adventure involving one of literature’s most iconic characters, and a trailer (located here), courtesy of Audible. ‘Performed by Dominic Monaghan, Bill Boyd, Phil LaMarr, Adam Godley, Curtis Armstrong, Josh Robert Thompson, Lindsay Whisler, Carlo Rota, Victoria Smurfit, Billy Harris, Rebecca Mader, and a full cast Audible’s bold new addition to the Sherlock Holmes universe, Moriarty: The Devils Game, dares to ask: What if Holmes’ most villainous nemesis was actually an innocent man? Featuring Dominic Monaghan (Lord of the Rings, Lost) in a riveting lead performance, Moriarty turns one of literature’s most famous rivalries on its head, recasting Professor James Moriarty as a desperate fugitive framed for murder–and hunted by dark forces who will stop at nothing to exploit his brilliance. Moriarty finds the professor on the heels of an earth-shattering mathematical breakthrough–a formula so powerful, it can predict the future–and at the scene of a gruesome murder he must solve to prove his innocence. With London’s sprawling underworld as their battleground, Moriarty and Holmes match their peerless intellects to gain the ever-shifting upper hand. But as their duel escalates, so does the deadly cost of pursuing the truth. “What will it take to get your justice?” Dr. Watson asks an utterly ensnared Moriarty, “And if do you get it… what will you become?” Vividly brought to life by a sensational cast and meticulously crafted sound design, Moriarty is a heart-pounding series filled with biting wit and shocking twists at every turn. Listen closely–and assume nothing. The game is afoot. Moriarty: The Devils Game was written and produced by Treefort Media.’ Written by John Edward Betancourt
It really is quite amazing… how the audio drama is making quite the comeback. Because one would think in this era of peak television and big-time cinema, and distracting technology, that settling in to enjoy a story that requires perfect silence and focus… would be an outright impossibility. But audio dramas continue to gain in popularity, largely due to the fact that their production values have increased tenfold, and they now attract top-tier talent to sell the moment and to entertain. If anything, the wonder of the new audio drama and the talents they now can attract are top of mind today, for one important reason.
For earlier today, Audible reinforced exactly how popular they are and what kind of A-list talent they continue to attract by letting the world know that Ethan Hawke will be starring in a new original scripted drama from the network entitled, Fishpriest. Which will debut on Audible on May 19, 2022, and well… here are all the details on the latest top-tier audio drama from Audible, along with a trailer and a behind the scenes look at Ethan in action, courtesy of Audible. 'Ethan Hawke stars in the dark, thrilling, character-driven crime drama, Fishpriest, premiering Thursday, May 19 exclusively on Audible. Dripping with blood, drugs, violence, and murder, this cinematic Audible Original written by Mike Batistick is presented in eight-episodes with an intense, wall-to-wall sound design and grim and gritty performances at a fever pitch. The Bronx, 1993. Crack is king. Crime is rampant. Tommy “Fishpriest” Barth - nicknamed after his weapon of choice, a club that’s meant to kill fish but works on people just fine - sees the chaos firsthand at Concourse Bail Bonds. Today, Tommy’s a bounty hunter, but he was a cop up until two years ago, when an all-consuming undercover operation to bust one of the most notorious crime syndicates the city's ever seen - the Jamaican Shower Posse - destroyed his marriage, drove him to addiction, and cost him his badge. Tommy thought he’d banished the JSP from the Bronx forever. But with the crack epidemic in full swing, they’re back - and they’re stronger. When Tommy’s ex-partner offers him a shot at redemption, he chooses to risk everything he’s rebuilt. Will he survive this time?' Written by John Edward Betancourt
One would think that podcasts should have certain limitations when it comes to the stories they can tell. After all, podcasting is an audio based medium. One that should suffer from the same storytelling limitations that radio plays of years gone by used to suffer from. But the beauty of technology and innovation and quality storytelling, are quickly making it clear that podcasts can be far more than just a digital radio play of sorts. They can be dramatic; they can be terrifying and above all… they can be as innovative and breathtaking as any action epic on the small or silver screen and one company that is proving this to be the case… is Realm Media.
For they continue to push the envelope both storytelling wise and from an innovation standpoint when it comes to podcasting, and they are preparing to release another series that features top notch casting and one ambitious story entitled, Overleaper. Which is an espionage thriller starring Thora Birch and well, judging from the plot summary and the trailer to this series… it’s obvious that Realm not only has another hit on their hands, but they are going to provide us with the closest cinematic experience possible, and well… rather than just my word for it… here’s the trailer and a synopsis of this series to demonstrate the epic nature of this series before its 5/5/22 release date, courtesy of Realm. ‘Realm, the audio entertainment company with more fiction podcasts in the top charts than any other company,, today released the trailer for “Overleaper.” Filled with twists and turns, the espionage thriller tells the story of an American soldier who must stop her doppelganger’s plans to assassinate the President of the United States. The new 10-episode fiction podcast, starring the voice talents of ‘90s icon Thora Birch (“Ghost World,” “Hocus Pocus,” "The Walking Dead"), premieres Thursday, May 5 with weekly releases on all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. “Overleaper” centers on Special Forces Staff Sergeant Audrey Beach (Birch), a determined career soldier, rising through the ranks to the cream of the military crop. She doesn’t have much else in life besides her daughter Lydia, who lives with her ex-husband after a difficult divorce. But Audrey’s training could never prepare her for a top-secret mission in Afghanistan’s Herat Province, where she faces the impossible: her own doppelgänger from another universe locking her up and leaving her to die…and taking Audrey’s place in the process. The Overleaper is Audrey, but in her timeline, she has suffered far worse pain. Her daughter Lydia is dead— murdered in a tragic military mishap— and her quest for revenge led her to sacrifice her loyalty to the United States. A dangerous country in her dimension aided the her vengeful mission, for a price: replace the Audrey Beach in our world and assassinate the President, no matter the personal price. With nothing left to live for, the Overleaper agrees. To defend the nation and protect her good name, the real Audrey must escape Afghanistan and traverse the globe, evading US authorities and international spies in order to thwart the Overleaper’s plan. “Overleaper” is a Realm production, written by Sam Boush. The podcast is produced for Realm Studios by Diana Pho, Fred Greenhalgh, and Hayley Wagreich, directed by Fred Greenhalgh and executive produced by Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. About Realm: Since the audio entertainment company’s launch in April 2021, nearly 90% Realm shows have reached the top 100 most popular fiction podcasts in the US, with more than 25% reaching the top 10. Realm’s slate is anchored by #1 hit fiction podcasts and fan favorites like IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe, ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany, MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; OUTLIERS narrated by Rory Culkin; BLACK FRIDAY with Fred Armisen; and MEMORY LANE, written by Sara Shepard, the New York Times bestselling creator of Pretty Little Liars. In 2022, Maslany will return to Realm as Executive Producer and star of the forthcoming dark comedy POWER TRIP. Realm produces immersive stories with top-tier talent and companies from across the entertainment industry including franchise partners such as DC and Marvel on shows such as WONDER WOMAN: HEARTLESS and BLACK PANTHER: SINS OF THE KING starring Emmy-nominated actor William Jackson Harper. In 2023, Realm will release an all-new, original podcast from New York Times best-seller Charlaine Harris whose novels inspired the HBO mega-hit, TRUE BLOOD. Realm was co-founded by former Penguin Random House executive Molly Barton and former Obama Administration Dept of Justice lawyer Julian Yap. Realm shows are available as podcasts everywhere, and on the Realm app, awarded “Best of the Year” by Apple. Follow Realm for updates on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For more information, please visit https://www.realm.fm/. About Thora Birch: Thora starred on AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD as ‘Gamma’ opposite Samantha Morton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Norman Reedus. Resuming her acting career right where it left off after going to school, Birch has numerous heavily praised recent films including playing Emilia Clarke’s sister ‘Jolene’ opposite Jack Huston and Johnny Knoxville in Phillip Noyce’s ABOVE SUSPICION (reuniting her with her director from PATRIOT GAMES and CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER), THE ETRUSCAN SMILE, starring opposite Brian Cox, Rosanna Arquette, and JJ Field, and the critically-acclaimed Plan B // A24 film THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO. Birch also recently starred in the Lionsgate thriller AFFAIRS OF STATE with David Corenswet, and portrayed software engineer ‘Morgan’ on Carlton Cuse and Ryan Condal’s hit series COLONY. Thora has won SAG Awards and multiple Young Artist Awards, and has been nominated for Golden Globe, Emmy, and BAFTA awards. Some of her most iconic roles include Enid in GHOST WORLD, Jane in AMERICAN BEAUTY, Teeny in NOW AND THEN, and Dani in HOCUS POCUS. Other classic films in which Thora has starred include MONKEY TROUBLE, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS, THE HOLE, and ALASKA. Thora has acted professionally since the age of 4 and a half.’ |
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