Jillian Clare Inks Exclusive Podcast Distribution Deal with Realm Media for ‘Thanks for Coming In’

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.
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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/.’
 

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