New Audio App - Personalized To Explore
Award-Winning Podcast Studio Treefort Media Launches Storyrabbit -- A Personalized Audio Guide to Explore the World
Mobile app combines Generative AI with notable voices, including Dominic Monaghan, to bring listeners on a never-ending journey of stories across genres
Before we get to the press release, I spent 10-20 minutes trying out the app. Easy enough to download via the app store and created my account via Google sign-in. My initial reaction to the sound and design when starting the app was a calm vibe.
Once you go through the account creations and customizations we are met with a map of your surrounding area as a default. You can always search elsewhere. Anyway, I stuck around in my city and was not sure when selecting what genres I liked, I did not click true crime, but the story creator's default was true crime. Ultimately, I found the feed where you can select History, TV & Film, etc.
I tried the Film & TV one seeing how I live down the street from a studio. The True Crime and the Film story, both started off the same. The AI speaks the letters of certain acronyms, like BLVD for Boulevard to B-L-V-D. Aside from those minor critiques, it was voiced calmly and the stories I listened to were short. I'll have to keep returning to it to build a story out, but it was a good, quick, first listen.
There's potential there.
Remidner on one of Treefort Media's podcasts:
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, CA (SEPTEMBER 24, 2024) -- Award-winning podcast studio, Treefort Media, today announced the launch of Storyrabbit -- a first-of-its-kind mobile app that combines the power of the human voice with Generative AI to unlock a new era in audio storytelling. The app’s interest and location-based features empower curious minds to embark on a never-ending audio journey, uncovering snackable stories in their own neighborhoods or anywhere in the world across genres including true crime, sports, the paranormal, food, music, art, and architecture.
Each captivating story is narrated by a familiar voice, and is about a minute long. Once the story is finished, users are invited to go deeper into the story “rabbit hole,” with additional generative audio clips. Listeners are also able to connect with friends on the app to share their “rabbit holes” and explore others. Notable voices include acclaimed actor, Dominic Monaghan (Lord of the Rings, Lost) who will narrate “The Wild Guide;” renowned podcast host and bestselling author, Candice DeLong (Killer Psyche), who will narrate the “True Crime Guide;” along with Josh Robert Thompson as the “Cynical Guide” (The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Family Guy) --- with more names to be announced soon.
Storyrabbit was developed by the creative minds at Treefort Media, led by Emmy-nominated TV producer and development executive Kelly Garner, in collaboration with Younite-AI, a leader in Generative AI and XR technologies.
“We created Storyrabbit with the idea that incredible stories are hidden all around us,” said Kelly Garner, CEO of Treefort Media, creator of Storyrabbit. “By partnering with notable voices and Younite-AI’s capabilities, we are able to uncover and share these stories, no matter where you are in the world. Whether you are looking to explore the restaurant scene in London or the architecture in your hometown, our goal is to entertain and educate listeners through the power of storytelling.”
"I’ve always been driven by curiosity and a desire to learn more about everything,” said Dominic Monaghan. “Storyrabbit is the perfect platform for me to partner with, offering a unique way to explore the world. Its innovative technology opens up exciting new possibilities for learning and discovery, and I’m thrilled to be part of it."
Treefort Media specializes in producing premium audio that leverages the latest in technology and pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Since launching in 2018, the company has partnered with some of the biggest players in the audio space including Audible, Spotify, iHeartMedia and Amazon’s Wondery. Treefort’s podcasts have amassed millions of downloads across its slate of hit shows including Moriarty, Killing Hollywood: The Cotton Club Murder, Fatal Voyage: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood, and Paul Giamatti’s Chinwag.
"Partnering with Treefort has enabled us to harness our deep expertise in AI to create a groundbreaking application that blends compelling storytelling with advanced AI technology, paving the way for new creative frontiers," said Afa Heikkinen, CEO of Younite-AI." Dave Papworth, CCO of Younite-AI added, "We believe this technology will be transformational in delivering on the promise of creating personalized premium content at scale, anytime, anywhere.”
Storyrabbit is available for download now on iOS in the U.S. For more information and to stay updated on the latest Storyrabbit features and updates, visit storyrabbit.ai.
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About Treefort MediaFounded in 2018 by Emmy-nominated TV producer and development executive Kelly Garner, Treefort Media is an award-winning podcast company specializing in premium audio that leverages the latest in technology and pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Since launching,Treefort has partnered with some of the biggest players in the audio space including Audible, Spotify, iHeartMedia and Amazon’s Wondery; and In 2023, Garner and Treefort co-founder, Lisa Ammerman, were named among the 40 Most Powerful People in Podcasting by The Hollywood Reporter. Treefort’s slate of nearly 50 shows range from nonfiction to audio-drama, including the hit podcast, Moriarty, which won Best Scripted Fiction at Banff; and Killing Hollywood: The Cotton Club Murder, which won a Webby for Best Scripted Fiction. Other notable Treefort podcasts include the weekly series’ Killer Psyche with Candice DeLong, Paul Giamatti’s Chinwag; as well as the investigative series Collapse: Disaster in Surfside with the Miami Herald’s Pulitzer Prize winning team. In 2024, Treefort launched the revolutionary mobile app, Storyrabbit — an immersive audio experience that guides curious minds on a never-ending storytelling journey to discover the magic around them.