0:00Speaker approaches podium Wide shot. A bald Black man in a light-colored jacket over a dark turtleneck walks from the left side of the frame towards a wooden podium in the center. The background is dominated by rich, deep red velvet curtains, softly illuminated from the top. The lighting is dramatic, with a spotlight on the podium area, casting soft shadows. The man is partially visible as he approaches, blending slightly into the darker areas. On the podium, there are multiple microphones, hinting at a press conference or public address setting. The overall color palette is warm with the dominant red and subtle light from the spotlight. The Audible logo is subtly present in the bottom right corner.
0:01Speaker delivers speech Medium shot transitioning to a medium-wide shot. A bald Black man stands confidently behind a wooden podium, with multiple microphones arranged in front of him. He is wearing a light beige or off-white jacket over a black turtleneck. The background is a vibrant, deep red velvet curtain, subtly lit from above, creating a dramatic and formal setting. The lighting is focused on the speaker, making him stand out against the rich red. He taps the microphone and clears his throat before starting to speak, looking directly at the camera. Text overlays appear: "*Taps microphone*", "*Clears throat*", "Breaking news.", and "There is no 'we' in America.". The Audible logo is visible in the bottom right.
0:04Woman listener close-up eye Extreme close-up of a woman's eye behind glasses. Her left eye (viewer's right) is prominently featured, framed by thick, dark-rimmed glasses, possibly red or burgundy. The lighting is dim, highlighting the eye and the reflection on the lens. The background is dark and out of focus, suggesting she is in an audience. Her expression is attentive, with a slight furrow in her brow, indicating deep thought or concentration. The dominant colors are warm browns and deep shadows. The Audible logo is in the bottom right.
0:05Woman listener medium close-up Medium close-up of a young woman's face, looking slightly up and to the left of the camera. She wears dark-rimmed glasses and has light brown hair styled around her face. The lighting is moody, with her face partially illuminated from the front and shadows creating depth, making her look contemplative. Her mouth is slightly open as if about to speak or listening intently. The background is dark and blurred, maintaining focus on her. Text overlay reads: "But there are millions of 'me's' out there,". The Audible logo is in the bottom right.
0:07Another woman listener medium close-up Medium close-up of another young woman's face. She has light brown or blonde hair that falls around her shoulders. Her expression is neutral but attentive, looking directly into the camera. The lighting is similar to the previous scene, moody with highlights on her face and shadows in the background. The background is dark and out of focus. Text overlay reads: "all sorts of 'me's'." The Audible logo is in the bottom right.
0:08Speaker speaks with gestures Medium-wide shot. The bald Black man from earlier is back at the wooden podium, delivering his speech with animated hand gestures. He is dressed in the same light jacket and dark turtleneck against the striking red velvet curtain backdrop. The lighting continues to highlight him against the deep red, creating a sense of focus and importance. He looks directly at the camera, engaging with his audience. Text overlay states: "And all of us 'me's' make up this big concept of 'we'." The Audible logo is visible.
0:10Speaker's mouth close-up Extreme close-up of the speaker's mouth and lower face, including his beard. His mouth is open, mid-sentence, revealing his teeth. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows and highlights emphasizing the contours of his face and beard. The background is entirely black, making his face the sole focus. Text overlay continues: "make up this big concept of 'we'." This intimate shot draws attention to his words.
0:11Speaker close-up, intense expression Close-up of the speaker's face. He is bald with a beard, wearing the light jacket and dark turtleneck. He looks directly into the camera with an intense, determined expression, his eyes wide and hands raised slightly in emphasis. The microphones are still visible in the foreground, slightly out of focus. The red velvet curtain background is back, creating a vivid contrast. The lighting is direct, highlighting his features. Text overlay: "That 'we' is real:".
0:13Two women, Gothic style Medium close-up of two young women. The woman in the foreground has light skin, dark hair pulled back, strong eye makeup (dark eyeliner), black lipstick, and a black leather jacket with a spiked choker. She looks directly at the camera with a confident, slightly defiant expression. Behind her, another woman with light skin and dark curly hair, wearing a red shirt, looks slightly off-camera. The background is completely black, making the subjects stand out. Text overlay: "We need each other." The Audible logo is visible.
0:14Speaker broad gestures Medium-wide shot of the speaker at the podium. He is making expansive gestures with both hands, palms open and facing upwards, conveying a sense of openness and reaching out. His head is tilted slightly upwards, and his mouth is open as he speaks passionately. The red velvet curtains serve as the backdrop, and the microphones are on the podium. Lighting is bright on the speaker. Text overlay: "We can't do all this alone." The Audible logo is in the bottom right.
0:16Speaker, point with finger Close-up of the speaker. He is bald and bearded, wearing the light jacket and dark turtleneck. He raises his right index finger, making a point, while his left hand is raised slightly. His expression is serious and thoughtful, looking directly at the camera. The red velvet background remains. Text overlay: "I propose—and hear me out—". The Audible logo is present.
0:18Speaker profile, deep thought Tight close-up of the speaker's right profile (viewer's left). His face is mostly in shadow, with a strong highlight along his forehead and cheekbone, creating a dramatic, contemplative mood. His eye is visible, looking upwards and slightly off-frame. The background is completely dark. Text overlay: "a 'heard' mentality.". The Audible logo is visible.
0:19Speaker close-up, red background, hand gestures Close-up of the speaker, bald with a beard, wearing the light jacket and dark turtleneck. He looks directly at the camera with an intense, engaging expression, using hand gestures to emphasize his point. Microphones are out of focus in the foreground. The red velvet curtain background returns, strongly lit. His expression is one of fervent conviction, mouth open as he speaks. Text overlay: "Where we listen to each other." The Audible logo is visible.
0:22Speaker wide shot, open hands Medium-wide shot of the speaker at the podium. He is making expansive gestures with both hands, palms open and facing outwards, conveying a sense of transparency and directness. His expression is serious and persuasive, looking directly at the camera. The red velvet curtains background is well-lit. Text overlay: "Where we ask each other all the direct questions." The Audible logo is visible.
0:25Woman listener close-up, dark background Close-up of a Black woman's face, with dark curly hair styled in dreadlocks or braids. She looks directly at the camera with a calm, thoughtful, and slightly serious expression. Her lips are slightly parted, as if in agreement or deep listening. The lighting is dim but highlights her features against a dark, blurred background. Text overlay: "Because I think when we all feel heard,". The Audible logo is visible.
0:26Speaker profile, dark background, speaking Tight close-up of the speaker's right profile, similar to an earlier shot but with his mouth clearly open and speaking. His face is primarily in shadow, with subtle highlights outlining his features. His eye is still focused upwards and off-frame. The background is completely dark. Text overlay: "we'll find common ground,". The Audible logo is visible.
0:27Young man listener, close-up Close-up of a young white man's face, looking directly at the camera. He has short, light brown hair and a clean-shaven face. His expression is serious and attentive, with a hint of concern or thoughtfulness. The lighting is low-key, creating shadows that emphasize his features, against a dark, blurred background. Text overlay continues: "we'll find common ground,". The Audible logo is visible.
0:28Another young man listener, close-up Close-up of a young Black man's face. He has short dark hair, a neatly trimmed beard, and is wearing a yellow beanie. His expression is neutral but highly attentive, with his eyes focused directly at the camera. The lighting is low-key, with highlights on his face against a dark, blurred background. Text overlay: "and arrive at truth." The Audible logo is visible.
0:29Speaker close-up, final statement Close-up of the speaker's face. He is bald with a beard, wearing the light jacket and dark turtleneck. He looks directly into the camera with a determined and confident expression, raising his right index finger for emphasis. The microphones are still present in the foreground, slightly out of focus. The red velvet curtain background is clearly visible. Text overlay: "and arrive at truth." then "We good?". His expression shifts slightly to a knowing smile as he asks the question.
A full-screen title card against a dark, textured background that resembles crumpled paper or fabric. Large, bold, distressed white text in all caps reads: "audible ORIGINAL", followed by "WE'VE GOT ANSWERS" in even larger, prominent white text. Below that, in a smaller font, it says "CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD" and "WITH JAMES ALTUCHER". The Audible logo is at the top right of "audible ORIGINAL". The overall palette is monochrome with white text on a dark grey/black background, giving a serious yet modern feel.
0:34Call to action card A full-screen graphic against the same dark, crumpled paper-like background. White text centered on the screen reads "LISTEN ON" above a larger, stylized "audible" logo in white with its distinct orange wave emblem to the right. This is a clear call to action. The overall aesthetic is clean and branded.
