Jon Hamm @The Audible Listening Lodge @Sundance 2025

The Audible Listening Lodge, one of Main Street’s most popular destinations during Sundance Film Festival, is back in 2025! Audible, the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, invites Sundance Film Festival attendees to experience the Lodge from Friday, January 24 through Sunday, January 26. Visitors will dive into Audible’s exceptional collection of premium podcasts, audiobooks, and Originals while soaking in Park City’s stunning scenery.

Festivalgoers can relax by the fireplace, savor complimentary hot and cold beverages, along with light snacks and s’mores (while supplies last) on the outdoor terrace, complete with a cozy heated yurt. The scenic haven will also provide an idyllic place for guests to listen to Audible’s diverse audio offerings across many genres.

The Audible Listening Lodge will once again host the “Variety x Audible Cocktails & Conversations” panel events, bringing together actors, directors, and creators from diverse mediums and backgrounds. Taking place on Friday, January 24 and Sunday, January 26, these conversations will feature engaging and inspiring discussions with visionary talent. On Friday, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Ronan Farrow, actor André Holland, actor Titus Welliver, Audible’s Chief Content Officer Rachel Ghiazza, and more will explore how they adapt their creative processes to engage modern audiences across entertainment mediums, offering unique insights into the past, present, and future of narrative crafting. On Sunday, the cast and creators of Audible’s The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery, including actors Jon Hamm, Alia Shawkat, Ana de la Reguera, Producer and Director Aaron Lipstadt, and Kate Navin, Executive Producer, The Big Fix, and Head of Creative Development for North America at Audible, will participate in a thought-provoking conversation about the new installment of John Mankiewicz’s Audible Original, The Big Fix.

Closing out the weekend, Sundance and Audible will welcome emerging creators to The Audible Listening Lodge for the “Redefining Storytelling: Creating Compelling Narratives Through Audio” panel on Monday, January 27. This invite-only event will feature a thoughtful discussion exploring the vast potential of audio storytelling and the creation of content across TV, cinema, and audio with panelists including Josh Poole, Director, Creative Development at Audible, John Mankiewicz, Emmy-nominated Writer, Producer, creator of The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery, and Blaine Morris, filmmaker. The panel is part of a broader partnership between Sundance and Audible, which includes the upcoming Sundance Collab Audio Intensive in April 2025, aimed at nurturing emerging talent in the audio storytelling space.

THE AUDIBLE LISTENING LODGE AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL:

WHERE &                         The Audible Listening Lodge Address: Kimball Terrace, 675 Main Street, Park City

WHEN                               Dates: Friday, January 24 – Sunday, January 26

Hours of Operation: Open to the public daily:

●      Friday, January 24: 11:00AM – 4:00PM

●      Saturday, January 25: 12:00PM – 4:00PM

●      Sunday, January 26: 11:00AM – 4:00PM

PROGRAMMING &         “Variety x Audible Cocktails & Conversations” Panels 

HIGHLIGHTS                     Friday, January 24, 5:30pm – 8:00pm

                                           The Audible Listening Lodge – Kimball Terrace 675 Main Street

Panel Discussion: Audible x Variety Presents: Storytelling For Modern Audiences

Join leading creatives from film, television, audio and beyond for an illuminating discussion on the evolution of storytelling as audiences crave innovative content experiences. Featuring Ronan Farrow (Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and host of Audible’s “Not a Very Good Murderer”), André Holland (actor and producer of “Love, Brooklyn”), Titus Welliver (actor, “Bosch”, “Ricky”), Rachel Ghiazza (Audible’s Chief Content Officer), and more, these industry innovators will explore how they adapt their creative processes to engage modern audiences across entertainment mediums, offering unique insights into the past, present, and future of narrative crafting.

Moderator: Brent Lang, Executive Editor, Variety

Sunday, January 26, 5:30pm – 8:00pm

The Audible Listening Lodge – Kimball Terrace 675 Main Street

Panel Discussion: Audible x Variety Presents: The Big Fix – Crafting Cinematic Experiences in Audio

The panel will spotlight Audible’s The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery with stars Jon Hamm (“Mad Men, FARGO, Grimsburg, Your Friends and Neighbors (upcoming), Top Gun: Maverick, Baby Driver”), Alia Shawkat (“Blink Twice, Search Party”), Ana de la Reguera (“Narcos, Army of the Dead”), Aaron Lipstadt (Producer and Director, “The Big Fix”), and Kate Navin (Executive Producer, “The Big Fix”, and Head of Creative Development for North America, Audible), exploring the new installment of Audible’s cinematic audio drama, The Big Fix, and how an oft-forgotten, dark moment in L.A. history is brought to light through a captivating detective story and unparalleled immersive audio experience. The new season debuts on Audible on Thursday, April 24.

Moderator: Angelique Jackson, Senior Entertainment Writer, Variety

“Sundance x Audible Collab” Advisor Studio

Monday, January 27, 9:30am – 11:30am

The Audible Listening Lodge – Kimball Terrace 675 Main Street

Panel Discussion: Redefining Storytelling: Creating Compelling Narratives Through Audio | Presented by Audible

This panel will feature Josh Poole, Director, Creative Development at Audible, John Mankiewicz, Emmy-nominated Writer, Producer, creator of The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery, and Blaine Morris, filmmaker, as they discuss one of the fastest-growing formats in today’s storytelling landscape, audio. Join industry experts and seasoned audio storytellers as they share insights on how to tap into the ever-expanding possibilities of this dynamic craft.

Moderator: Glynn Pogue, Associate Director, Creative Development at Audible