LISTENIN BUILDS ON BLOCKBUSTER DEBUT OF KEVIN FEDERLINE’S YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW WITH TWO NEW POWERFUL TITLES ARRIVING IN 2026

The next titles in Listenin’s expanding catalog will feature the moving life stories of NFL legend Ricky Williams and elite celebrity bodyguard Anton Kalaydjian

Los Angeles, CA — November XX, 2025 — Listenin, the audio-first storytelling imprint from Barracuda Baby Productions, is accelerating its publishing slate following the extraordinary success of its debut release, Kevin Federline’s You Thought You Knew. The memoir soared to multiple top Amazon rankings within days of its October 21st release, signaling a strong demand for the imprint’s commitment to bold, unfiltered, and deeply personal narratives.

Building on this momentum, Listenin will release two compelling new titles in Q1 of next year, beginning with The Long Run, the memoir from NFL icon, Hesiman Winner, and cultural trailblazer Ricky Williams. Told in his unmistakable voice, the memoir offers an intimate examination of identity, purpose, reinvention, and the search for meaning beyond the expectations placed upon him as one of the most outspoken figures in modern sports and culture.

Following shortly after will be Guardian, the astonishing true story of internationally recognized security specialist to the stars Anton Kalaydjian, written with Alex Holstein. The book opens with a moment that changed Kalaydjian’s life forever: “Getting shot his first few weeks on the job was the last thing Anton Kalaydjian expected…” That night—a crowded Buffalo parking lot, a burst of gunfire, a .40-caliber bullet tearing through his leg—set off a chain of events that took him from stockbroker to nightclub bouncer to the founder of one of the world’s most elite celebrity protection units. Guardian moves with the pace and intensity of a cinematic thriller, transporting listeners from the VIP rooms of South Florida’s toughest nightclubs to the favelas of São Paulo, the slums of Cité Soleil, the restricted backstage corridors of the world’s biggest concert venues, the Billboard Music Awards, and even wartime Baghdad. It is a raw and riveting exploration of the hidden front lines where protectors go to work every day “to keep the darkness out of the limelight.”

“The response to Kevin’s memoir has been extraordinary, and it affirmed exactly why we created Listenin,” said Jaren Hayman, Founder of Listenin. “Audiences want truth. They want vulnerability. They want stories that hit with impact. Ricky Williams and Anton Kalaydjian each deliver that in completely different yet equally powerful ways, and we’re honored to help bring their voices to the world.” With three major titles launching in quick succession and six additional projects already planned for 2026, Listenin is establishing itself as a dynamic new home for authentic, high-impact, audio-first storytelling.

Listenin is an audio-first storytelling imprint from Barracuda Baby Productions, dedicated to publishing bold, honest, and immersive voices across memoir, narrative nonfiction, and original audio projects. The imprint champions truth-driven stories created for a new generation of listeners and readers.

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