Amplifying stories from across the human spectrum is what drives us year-round, and this month we’re excited to share inspiring listens from Black voices across a multitude of genres and host events that support our employees’ creativity.
In hilarious and nuanced explorations of fatherhood and grief, Chris Gethard’s “A Father & The Sun” and Michael Cruz Kayne’s “Sorry For Your Loss”, directed by Josh Sharp, will be recorded live at Minetta Lane Theatre and released as Audible Originals.
The first season of “Marvel’s Wastelanders” follows Peter Quill and Rocket through an alternate future ruled by villains. Releasing internationally in June, the cinematic audio experience will be produced in French, German, Hindi, Italian, and Japanese.
Andre Royo, best known for “The Wire,” will star in a new production of the critically acclaimed play “Drinking in America” at the Minetta Lane Theatre this March. The show will also be recorded as an Audible Original for our listeners around the world.
A new Audible Stories skill for Alexa offers listeners inspiration and entertainment with free, original short stories created across multiple genres, for different ages and moods.
In the first podcast from Audible and Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, the iconic former first lady and her esteemed friends will discuss the importance of lighting up for others to reveal the potential around us.
A new slate of titles includes works from entertainment icons, cultural change agents, and dynamic new voices including Queen Latifah, Tessa Thompson, Brit Bennett, and the culinary collective Ghetto Gastro.
The Words + Music series expands with new originals from Grammy Award-winning artists Jazmine Sullivan, D’Angelo, and Wilco frontman, Jeff Tweedy. These installments will debut in 2023 with previously announced titles from Mariah Carey and Aimee Mann.
Plan B Entertainment’s multi-project deal marks their first foray into audio entertainment. The inaugural project, “A Summer Love Thing,” is already in development and will take advantage of the audio format to evoke a lush Southern soundscape.
The multi-project development deal with Daniel Dae Kim’s 3AD will lead with an adaptation of the play “Yellow Face.” The actor, producer, and director says he’s excited about this “unique and innovative” opportunity to bring the play to a new audience.
Throughout more than 30 years of working in entertainment law, Audible’s General Counsel Lori Landew has forged a unique career journey by following her passions. She shares what she’s learned about the importance of determining your own path.
This year we continued to reimagine the future of audio entertainment and storytelling, of workplace culture, and of the role companies can have in driving positive impact. Here are some of our top moments.