Not that long ago, Audible, was nothing more than a place for Audio Books. Where one could easily find an audio version of a popular novel and enjoy it on the go. But audiences and listeners everywhere loved what Audible offered so much, they pondered aloud as to whether or not they could offer more, so that a listener could enjoy a one-stop shop if you will, and that allowed for Audible to grow into something revolutionary. Since it is now host to podcasts and scripted content and well, what’s amazing is that Audible isn’t done when it comes to its desire to grow and evolve into an audio-based entertainment juggernaut.
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For now, the company is partnering up with others to bring more content to the digital airwaves, so that it can provide its audience with a wide variety of new voices and unique stories that captivate, and for proof, look no further than today’s announcement. Since earlier Audible let it be known that At Will Media and Audible have struck a deal multi-project deal. One that will bring more top-tier entertainment to Audible’s already incredible lineup and well, here are all the details on this wonderful deal, and some information regarding the new content to come… courtesy of At Will Media and Audible.

‘Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced a multi-project slate deal with AT WILL MEDIA, an award winning independently-owned podcast studio.
 
Known for their scripted and non-fiction podcast originals, AT WILL MEDIA joined forces with Audible to launch their first Audible Original, Sorry Charlie Miller in 2021, starring Zachary Quinto, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Michelle Buteau, Ashley Benson and a full cast. Since the successful debut of this collaboration, a second dynamic project has already been announced, an innovative singing competition series, Breakthrough, which is executive produced by Kick the Habit, headed by Grammy Award-winning and Billboard chart-topping artist/producer duo, The Chainsmokers which is currently in development at Audible. Breakthrough follows a group of aspiring professional singers as they work through a series of challenges, allowing listeners to connect with undiscovered artists intimately and exclusively through their music and voices, as they learn from the industry’s best along the way. At the end of the season, one artist will be crowned the winner.
 
The third project and first from the slate deal will be KOZ, a scripted podcast that tells the unbelievable true story of Special Agent Darrin Kozlowski, who spent two decades climbing the ranks of the most ruthless biker gangs in America, all while working undercover for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Set to premiere on September 15, 2022, the series uses a unique mix of interviews with the real-life Darrin “Koz” Kozlowski and dramatized reenactments featuring a full cast which includes Taylor Kitsch, Kate Mara, Xander Berkeley and Chris Diamantopoulos. This project is written by Rob Fresco (Ray Donovan), directed by Scott Ellis (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and executive produced by Will Malnati of AT WILL MEDIA, along with Kitsch and Fresco.
 
Two additional projects are in development at Audible, Untitled News Trivia Show, a fun dive into the week’s news that invites listeners to test their wits against journalists and comedians who are muddling through - just like the rest of us - the onslaught of information and screaming headlines, and Possession, a scripted thriller about a young couple, forced out of their home by a stranger claiming it as his own, who struggle against arcane, Kafkaesque adverse possession charges in a desperate bid to take back their property. Equal parts ghost-story and home-invasion thriller, Possession is a nine-part mystery, written by Matthew Derby (Phreaks) and Brianna Holt, that explores the intersection of class, race, and a housing crisis ready to explode.
 
Will Malnati, Founder & CEO, “We are so excited to link arms with Audible on this exciting new collaboration. Their successful track record of creating ambitious content of the highest quality and their commitment to giving creators the ability to create couldn’t be more aligned with our philosophy at AT WILL MEDIA.”
 
“At Audible we strive to create genre and format bending content; breaking the existing templates to develop truly creative projects that tell stories in new and often experimental ways. We are excited to have joined forces with AT WILL MEDIA to bring such a varied slate of new projects to our listeners,” said Pat Shah, Head of Content Acquisition & Development, Audible. “Their creativity knows no bounds and we are excited to bring such imaginative and unique audio storytelling to our listeners. From a never-been-done-before singing competition show to a unique drama series that innovatively mixes actors’ portrayals with real interviews; from comedy to drama and thriller to competition, listeners will be delighted by everything we have to come.”
 
This deal follows Audible’s recently announced production and development deals with top creatives such as Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company; George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures; Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street; Hillman Grad Productions founded by Lena Waithe and Rishi Rajani; Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit; Elizabeth Banks; Laura Dern’s Jaywalker Pictures; Kenya Barris’ Khalabo Ink Society; Topic Studios; Treefort Media; Steph Curry’s Unanimous Media; Kevin Hart’s HartBeat Productions; Charlamagne tha God’s CTHAGOD World Productions; and The SpringHill Company, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter.
 
Projects produced via this exclusive deal will join a series of best-in-class Audible Originals including recent releases like the #1 New York Times best-selling audio fiction The Sandman from Neil Gaiman, performed by James McAvoy, Kat Dennings, Michael Sheen and a full cast; the highly anticipated sequel The Sandman: Act II;  Hot White Heist, a unique scripted comedy from Broadway Video; My Body, My Podcast, an open space for all things sex and sexuality, created and hosted by Elizabeth Banks; Who I am, from The Who’s Pete Townshed, the latest in the Words + Music franchise; Coupledom with Idris and Sabrina Elba featuring unguarded conversations from some of the world’s most interesting duos; and James Patterson’s The Coldest Case starring Aaron Paul, among many more.
 
ABOUT AUDIBLE, INC.
Audible, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering customers a new way to enhance and enrich their lives every day. Audible content includes more than 700,000 audio programs from leading audiobook publishers, broadcasters, entertainers, magazine and newspaper publishers, and business information providers.
 
ABOUT AT WILL MEDIA
One of the fastest growing independently-owned podcast studios in the U.S., AT WILL MEDIA is an award-winning production company with offices in Manhattan and Los Angeles, founded in 2016 by CEO Will Malnati. It’s diverse slate of non-fiction and scripted originals consist of the Webby Award-winning, and recent winner of Adweek’s Podcast of the Year Award 2022 for ‘Best Pop Culture Podcast,’ Wild Things, an Apple TV+ docu-series exploring the lives of famed magicians Siegfried and Roy, and the Webby Award-nominated scripted series 14 Days with Felicity starring Jordan Klepper and Helene York.
 
Their production services business boasts partners including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV+, American Express, Southwest Airlines, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Verizon, Ford, Entertainment Weekly, GQ, Morgan Stanley, Bleacher Report, and Viacom/CBS. 
 
UTA brokered the deal between At Will Media and Audible.’

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.
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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/.’