Future of StoryTelling (FoST)

Netflix is Going Beyond the Screen — Greg Lombardo

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:07 +0000

Greg Lombardo, Vice President of Experiences Creative & Production at Netflix, takes us inside the thinking behind Netflix House and the company’s growing slate of real-world experiences.

From Stranger Things to Bridgerton to Squid Game, Greg and his team are translating global hits into physical environments you can step into, through immersive worlds, live experiences, and themed dining. He shares how Netflix approaches experience design, what audiences are really looking for beyond the screen, and why these spaces are becoming a powerful extension of storytelling.

With a background spanning 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios, and BRC Imagination Arts, Greg brings a unique perspective on where entertainment, design, and culture are headed next.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Greg Lombardo, Alexis Garcia, Madison Brown, Lor Simpson, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Escaping Into Story — David Spira and Peih-Gee Law

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:41 +0000

Reality Escape Pod hosts David Spira and Peih-Gee Law take a closer look at escape rooms as immersive, participatory experiences. They unpack the medium’s evolution, the rise of escape room tourism, and how hands-on play can reshape learning, collaboration, and the way people connect through story.

They also share standout rooms from around the world and reflect on the creative and business choices that help these immersive experiences thrive.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to David Spira, Peih-Gee Law, Madison Brown, Lor Simpson, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

What Ice Cream Can Teach Us About Connection — Manish Vora

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:56 +0000

Manish Vora, CEO and co-founder of the Museum of Ice Cream, shares how a 30-day pop-up across from the Whitney Museum became a global experiential brand and helped define what he calls the “experium,” a mix between a museum and an experience.

In this conversation, he reflects on how we define a museum, why participation and hospitality matter as much as physical design, and how simple rituals like choosing an ice cream name can spark real connection. He also opens up about scaling location-based experiences, designing for play in a phone-saturated world, and what’s ahead with new flagship locations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Manish Vora, Madison Brown, Lor Simpson, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

The 4 Elements of Transformative Experience — Margaret Kerrison, Revisited

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:17 +0000

We’re revisiting our conversation with writer and immersive storyteller, Margaret Kerrison, an episode first recorded following the launch of the ambitious Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience at Disney World in Florida. As a key architect of its narrative and characters, Margaret offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create immersive story worlds. We explore the craft of writing for immersive experiences, and how it demands a distinctive creative approach — one rooted in world-building, collaboration, and audience agency.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Margaret Kerrison, Madison Brown, Lor Simpson, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Mixed Reality and the Human Experience — Todd Eckert

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:06 +0000

Today, we speak with producer Todd Eckert of Tin Drum, a studio creating original work for mixed reality. While the medium remains unfamiliar to many, Todd has spent years exploring its potential as a form of storytelling that blends the physical and digital worlds. This conversation centers on his most recent piece, An Ark, now at The Shed in New York, and how mixed reality can forge intimate relationships between audience and performer. We reflect on how emerging technologies can be valuable in understanding the deeper human condition.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Todd Eckert, Madison Brown, Lor Simpson, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Art as Activism, Activism as Art — Pierce Freelon, Revisited

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:17 +0000

We’re re-releasing a conversation from 2021 that remains strikingly relevant today. In this episode, we speak with Pierce Freelon– musician, filmmaker, social entrepreneur, and former Durham, North Carolina City Councilman– whose work sits at the crossroads of art, activism, and storytelling. From his Emmy Award-winning Beat Making Lab to his Grammy-nominated albums AnceStars and Black to the Future, Pierce shows how storytelling, rooted in family and community, can drive real social change.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Pierce Freelon, Luke Gernert, Madison Brown, Lor Simpson, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Scaling the Intimacy of Live Music — Warren Webster

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:20 +0000

Before Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean were winning Grammys and selling out at Madison Square Garden, they were performing in living rooms with Sofar Sounds. In this episode, we talk with Warren Webster, CEO of Sofar Sounds, about the importance of connecting artists and fans through intimate live music to create community. Warren also discusses the economics of Sofar concerts and how they approach scaling this intimacy across the globe. Stay tuned to hear special Sofar Sounds live performances featured.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Warren Webster, Rebecca Carlisle, Madison Brown, Lor Simpson, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman. Sofar songs in this episode are performed by Benjamin Carter and Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille.

Humanity is First — Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Revisited

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:54 +0000

Today, we’re re-releasing a favorite conversation and a 2024 Webby Award-nominated episode with acclaimed Mexican filmmaker, Alejandro González Iñárritu. Iñárritu is best known for directing Oscar-winning films like Birdman and The Revenant, but today, we discuss his work beyond Hollywood. Unpacking Carne y Arena, a groundbreaking virtual-reality installation centered on the lived experiences of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, Alejandro embodies a storyteller who creates to evoke empathy and humanity.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Alejandro González Iñárritu, Madison Brown, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Behind the Curtain of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere — Carolyn Blackwood and Ben Grossmann

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:16 +0000

What happens when one of Hollywood’s most beloved classics is reimagined for one of the most advanced immersive venues in the world? In this episode, Carolyn Blackwood and Ben Grossmann break down how they adapted The Wizard of Oz for the Sphere. They discuss the technical challenges and creative opportunities of using VFX, generative AI, and 4D effects to pull audiences into the world of Oz, while preserving the authenticity of the original film.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Carolyn Blackwood, Ben Grossmann, Madison Brown, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

The Future of Storytelling for Audiences — Charlie Melcher and Rohit Bhargava

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:52:20 +0000

We’re moving away from media that is flat, fixed, linear, and passive. The future of storytelling is embodied, immersive, agentic, responsive, and social — and this is what Charlie Melcher’s new book, The Future of Storytelling: How Immersive Experiences Are Transforming Our World is all about. In this episode, guest host Rohit Bhargava in collaboration with FoST members asks Charlie all about his book and how audiences can become “actiences.”

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.

To listen to the first half of the conversation on the future of storytelling for creators, visit nonobvious.com/podcast/.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Rohit Bhargava, Madison Brown, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Megan Worman, and all FoST members who participated.

Inside The Shed’s Vision for Interdisciplinary Arts — Alex Poots

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:35:36 +0000

Since launching The Shed in 2019, Alex Poots has developed it into one of NYC’s most dynamic cultural institutions– a home for genre-defying performances, bold commissions, and unexpected collaborations. In this episode, he shares his insights on the space, its programming, and the evolving role of cultural institutions as platforms for innovative and interdisciplinary arts and storytelling.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie’s upcoming book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producers, Madison Brown and Tsuki Carlson

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Alex Poots, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Directing the Machine — Eliza McNitt

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:55 +0000

Today’s guest is Eliza McNitt, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker working at the intersection of technology, science, and film. From her groundbreaking VR trilogy SPHERES to her latest AI film ANCESTRA, Eliza embraces emerging technologies to tell deeply personal and cosmic stories. In this conversation, we explore her creative evolution — and how she’s using AI to expand the language of storytelling and make the invisible visible.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To pre-order your copy of The Future of Storytelling, and enter for a chance to win a customizable immersive getaway, click here.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Eliza McNitt, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

How SFMOMA Centers the Audience — Christopher Bedford

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:32 +0000

Today’s conversation is with Christopher Bedford, the Helen and Charles Schwab Director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Chris is leading a bold vision to make the museum community-centered, inclusive, and reflective of San Francisco’s cultural identity. In this episode, he shares how SFMOMA is adapting to a changing world and redefining what a modern museum can be.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To pre-order your copy of The Future of Storytelling, and enter for a chance to win a customizable immersive getaway, click here.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Christopher Bedford, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Meta's Wearable Revolution — Shachar Scott

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:49 +0000

Today’s conversation is with Shachar Scott, VP of Global Marketing at Meta Reality Labs. Shachar has played a key role in introducing the world to immersive, wearable technology, like the Meta Quest headset and the wildly popular Ray-Ban Meta glasses. In this episode, she shares her insights on what storytelling opportunities these devices present, how Meta has successfully gotten customers to adopt them, and the role authenticity plays in their marketing.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To pre-order your copy of The Future of Storytelling, and enter for a chance to win a customizable immersive getaway, click here.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Shachar Scott, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Enriched Reality at Venice Immersive — Liz Rosenthal and Michel Reilhac

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:29 +0000

Today’s conversation is with Liz Rosenthal and Michel Reilhac, the curators of Venice Immersive, the Extended Reality section of the Venice International Film Festival. For close to a decade, Liz and Michel have put together one of the world’s leading showcases for immersive arts and media, convening a global community of artists, technologists, and producers to experience and celebrate the evolution of immersive media. In this episode, they discuss this year's edition of Venice Immersive (showing from August 27 - September 6), what they've learned from watching immersive media grow, and how they anticipate the medium will continue to evolve.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie's upcoming book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Liz Rosenthal, Michel Reilhac, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Embodied Cognition and Sensual Media — Annie Murphy Paul, Revisited

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:58 +0000

Today on the podcast, we revisit an all-time favorite conversation with Annie Murphy Paul, author of The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain. Annie's insightful and informative book about embodied cognition is an invaluable read for any storyteller interested in creating embodied, multi-sensory narratives.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie's upcoming book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Annie Murphy Paul, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman.

Photos and Stories — Stephen Shore, Revisited

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:17:29 +0000

In this revisited conversation, renowned photographer Stephen Shore talks about the craft of photography, tells stories from his illustrious career, and shares his philosophy on art and life.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Charlie's upcoming book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Stephen Shore, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Memoirs of a Theater Kid — Jeffrey Seller

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:05 +0000

Jeffrey Seller is the legendary Broadway producer behind shows like Rent, Hamilton, In the Heights, and more. His shows have won a combined 22 Tony Awards, including four for Best Musical, and he's the only producer to have mounted two shows that went on to win the Pulitzer Prize. This spring, Jeffrey published his autobiography, Theater Kid, an honest and moving reflection on his path to finding his place on Broadway, as well as an invaluable source of wisdom for anyone interested in building a business in a creative field. In this episode, he shares openly about his journey to finding himself in theater, stories of his creative collaboration with artistic powerhouses like Jonathan Larson and Lin-Manuel Miranda, his philosophy of good producing, and more.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

To get your copy of Theater Kid, visit jeffreyseller.com.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jeffrey Seller, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

JR Reality and the Power of Portraits — JR, Revisited

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:31 +0000

French photographer and street artist JR is best known for his striking large-scale black and white portraits that he flyposts in public spaces. Today on the FoST Podcast, we revisit a conversation with him about his foray into digitizing the collaborative Inside Out project—where communities are invited to create their own public art in his style—and what the project has taught him about the power of giving people the space to tell their own stories.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to JR, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Embodied Storytelling in a Real-Life Game — Jeroen van Hasselt

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Demise of the Gricers is a groundbreaking "real-life game" by interactive experience studio Entered. Brought to life in a former train yard in As, Belgium, it combines elements of immersive theater, video games, escape rooms, and LARP to create a first-of-its-kind story experience. In this conversation, Entered co-founder and creative director Jeroen van Hasselt takes us behind the scenes of the project to share how he and his team approached its unique design and what they learned from it.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jeroen van Hasselt, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Inside the AI Revolution with Secret Level — Jason Zada and Eric Shamlin

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Jason Zada and Eric Shamlin lead the team at Secret Level, an AI-native entertainment studio that’s exploring new frontiers in storytelling. They made waves this past winter when they created a TV commercial for Coca-Cola with generative AI, which sparked many conversations about AI’s role in the future of creativity. Today, Jason and Eric pull back the curtain on the advantages and challenges of this new technology that's helping artists dream bigger and move faster.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jason Zada, Eric Shamlin, Sara Hougan, April Gardner, Caitlin Fisher, Renuka Sastri, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

From Conversations to Change with Yerba Madre — Emily Kortlang

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Yerba Madre (formerly Guayakí) is a certified B Corp that aspires to create more than just profits with their yerba mate teas. CMO Emily Kortlang and her team are doubling down on what makes the brand unique: their commitment to regenerating the planet and to creating dialogues, rather than just increasing sales. On today's episode of the FoST Podcast, Emily shares her fascinating insights on using a story-first approach to build relationships that go beyond product.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Emily Kortlang, David Gray, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Behind the Scenes Under the Dome — Eric Spring in ‘t Veld

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Today's guest is Eric Spring in 't Veld, founder and creative director of Dutch escape room company Mama Bazooka. Eric and his team created the Netherlands' first-ever escape room in 2013, as well as the award-winning Girlsroom experience. Their third project, The Dome, has been on TERPECA’s list of top ten escape rooms worldwide since 2019, and was ranked #1 in the world twice in a row in 2019 and 2020. In this episode, Eric goes in depth into the development, design, and evolution of this leading example of the genre.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Eric Spring in 't Veld, David Gray, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

The Worth of Water — Scott Harrison, Revisited

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, we revisit a conversation with Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of Charity: Water. Scott and his team recently opened The Experience Lab by Charity: Water just outside of Nashville, where they utilize experiential storytelling to help visitors foster empathy for people struggling to access clean water. To celebrate this new endeavor, please enjoy this conversation from 2020.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Scott Harrison, David Gray, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Discovering Great Stories with The Black List — Franklin Leonard and Randy Winston

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Black List is a platform that helps writers get feedback on their work and connect with professionals who can bring their project to life. After twenty years of successfully uplifting writing for film, TV, and theater, they’ve now turned their attention to a new industry: publishing. Today, The Black List Founder and CEO Franklin Leonard and Creative Director of Fiction Randy Winston talk about the platform’s expansion into fiction and what they’ve learned from supporting great, fresh voices.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Franklin Leonard, Randy Winston, David Gray, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Taking Design from Good to Great — Robert Brunner

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Today’s guest is Robert Brunner, founder and creative director of Ammunition. Robert is one of the world’s foremost industrial designers, having worked on popular products from the iconic Beats headphones to the omnipresent Square terminal to the Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader. In this episode, Robert shares his insights about the role that design plays in connecting people to brands and how he helps companies tell stories through their products.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

For more information on Charlie's SXSW session, click here.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Robert Brunner, David Gray, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

The Stories of Smell — Sissel Tolaas

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:40:07 +0000

Sissel Tolaas is an expert on the art and science of smell. Her endeavor to help people rediscover this essential sense and understand its importance has led her to collaborate with some of the world’s top research institutions, cultural organizations, and brands. Today on the FoST Podcast, she shares her learnings from thirty years of research on smell and how she imagines it could shape the future.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Sissel Tolaas, David Gray, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

How to Design an Escape Room — Victor van Doorn, Revisited

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Victor van Doorn, co-founder and creative director of escape room company Sherlocked. He and other escape room creators like him aren’t just making timed puzzle rooms— they’re creating embodied, social story experiences that players love.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Victor van Doorn, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Storytelling's Future Normal — Rohit Bhargava

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Rohit Bhargava is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur whose specialty is identifying the trends and innovations of the future that others tend to overlook. In this episode, he discusses his predictions for the next generation of stories, from immersive entertainment to generative AI to history itself.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Rohit Bhargava, Lynnette McCurdy, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Balanced and Connective Brand Storytelling — Angela Ahrendts, Revisited

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

For the last episode of 2024, we return to the very first conversation on the FoST Podcast with Angela Ahrendts. Angela has had an incredible career in business--she's been the CEO of Burberry, SVP of Apple Retail, and more--and in this discussion shares invaluable insights on her approach to brand storytelling.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Angela Ahrendts, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Exploring the Experience Economy — Joe Pine, Revisited

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Today on the FoST Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Joe Pine, co-author of the seminal 1999 book The Experience Economy: Competing for Customer Time, Attention, and Money. In it, Joe predicted that creating memorable experiences would become a key aspect of business in the future— a prediction we’ve seen borne out with the rise of immersive and experiential in entertainment, marketing, retail, and beyond. Joe is now working on his next book, a follow-up to The Experience Economy about transformation, which you can follow on his Substack at transformationsbook.substack.com.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Joseph Pine, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Science is a Story — Vivienne Ming, Revisited

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Today, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Vivienne Ming, theoretical neuroscientist, author, and serial entrepreneur. Dr. Ming has worked in AI and machine learning for 25 years, inventing multiple systems to improve health outcomes and address social issues. She uses data to help foreground more just and diverse stories—a talent and commitment that now is more important than ever.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Vivienne Ming, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

The Story of "The Work of Art" — Adam Moss

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:37:36 +0000

Earlier this year, celebrated magazine editor Adam Moss authored his first book, The Work Of Art: How Something Comes From Nothing. Inspired by his experience as a painter, Adam interviewed dozens of the best creatives of our time, from Stephen Sondheim to Sofia Coppola to Ira Glass. The result is a detailed study of the process of making art in many different disciplines— and a rich resource for any creative person. He shares his learnings on today’s episode of the FoST Podcast.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Adam Moss, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Cooking and Creativity at Attica — Ben Shewry

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Ben Shewry is a chef, author, and co-owner of Attica Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. Recognized as one of the top restaurants worldwide, Attica offers guests an experience that immerses them in Australia’s unique cuisine. In his new book, Uses for Obsession, and on this episode of the FoST Podcast, Ben discusses how that experience came to be, as well as his personal learnings on creativity and culture in and around the kitchen— insights which are incredibly applicable to any storyteller.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Ben Shewry, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Spherical Storytelling and Shared Reality at Cosm — Neil Carty

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Cosm is a global immersive technology company that aims to democratize access to "shared reality"—highly immersive, highly social experiences—across the globe. Today's guest, Neil Carty, is Head of Cosm Studios and Labs, where he helps encourage and support creatives working in spherical storytelling. He talks about what makes Cosm special and the power of 360° content.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Neil Carty, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Authentic Brand Engagement at Johnnie Walker Princes Street — Christian Lachel

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

BRC Imagination Arts has 40 years of experience creating brand experiences that are especially participatory, personalized, and emotionally engaging. One great example is Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, the creation of which was spearheaded by today's guest: Chief Creative Officer Christian Lachel. Christian takes us behind the scenes at Princes Street to reveal how he and his team created one of the most authentic and immersive brand experiences out there today.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Christian Lachel, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Drone Storytelling at New Heights — Kimbal Musk

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Kimbal Musk is the cofounder and CEO of Nova Sky Stories, the company that's pushing the boundaries of the new medium of aerial drone storytelling. Combining light and sound to create emotionally resonate experiences, Nova collaborates with some of the best artists of our time to tap into the awe of looking up into the night sky. In this episode, Kimbal discusses their work and the future of this nascent art form.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Kimbal Musk, Courtney Walsh, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

The Rise of Uncle Nearest — Fawn Weaver

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

When Fawn Weaver learned that the first master distiller for Jack Daniel's Distillery was a formerly enslaved man named Nearest Green, she set out to tell his story in the best way she could think of: by creating a whiskey brand that celebrates his legacy. In her new book, Love & Whiskey, Fawn shares what she learned of the incredible friendship between Nearest and Jack, the impact of their relationship, and how she turned that story into the fastest growing whiskey brand in American history.

To learn more, visit our website at fost.org.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Fawn Weaver, Rhona Davis, Jessica Davis, Amy Snook, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Embodying Empathy with Global X-Perience — DJ Begbie

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:13:52 +0000

Hong Kong-based nonprofit Crossroads Foundation brings together those who are in need with those who can provide help. To raise awareness about global issues and create lasting change, they’ve come up with a unique approach: immersive, experiential programs on world need that allow people to have real emotions and foster genuine empathy. Director and senior spokesman DJ Begbie shares what these programs look like and why they're so effective.

To learn more, visit our website.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to DJ Begbie, Lauren Morrow, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Your Brain is a Storyteller — Theodore H. Schwartz

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In his new book, Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery, neurosurgeon Dr. Theodore Schwartz delves into the history and practice of neuroscience. What he and his fellow scientists have discovered is that our lives are based on stories that our brains construct, and those stories are not fact, but fiction. Ted is certainly not the first guest on this podcast to talk about the relationship between brain science and storytelling— but as a neurosurgeon, he comes at it from a uniquely hands-on perspective.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Ted Schwartz, Lauren Morrow, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Greater Humanity with Layered Reality — Andrew McGuinness

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Immersive entertainment company Layered Reality's approach is, as the name suggests, layered: they combine components of immersive theater with new technologies to create productions that feel participatory, immersive, and alive. Today, their CEO Andrew McGuinness joins us to talk about how he’s built such a successful immersive entertainment company and where he plans to take it next.

To learn more, visit our website.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Andrew McGuinness, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Making Change One Story at a Time, Revisited — Jose Antonio Vargas

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today, we revisit an episode from 2020 with Jose Antonio Vargas, Founder of the nonprofit Define American. Drawing on his background as a journalist and his own experience as an undocumented immigrant, Jose created Define American to educate storytellers, challenge stereotypes, and ultimately change the narrative around immigration, one story at a time.

To learn more, visit our website.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jose Antonio Vargas, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Agency, Exploration, Discovery, Revisited — Vince Kadlubek

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this revisited episode, we go back to a conversation with Vince Kadlubek of legendary immersive art collective Meow Wolf, whose installations give visitors agency to re-engage their imaginations and create their own stories—an experience that can be transformational.

To learn more, visit our website.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Vince Kadlubek, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Good, True, and Beautiful, Revisited — Glen Keane

Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Legendary Disney veteran and Academy Award winner Glen Keane has made invaluable contributions to the art of animation. In this episode, we revisit a conversation from 2020 with Glen about his story, craft, and philosophy on creativity.

For additional links and more information, visit our website.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Glen Keane, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Creating a Healthy AI Ecosystem, Revisited — Stephanie Dinkins

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Since this 2020 conversation with artist, educator, and AI practitioner Stephanie Dinkins, essential questions about artificial intelligence have only become more pressing. In turn, Stephanie's method of approaching AI—with a conscious eye towards breaking down bias, rather than perpetuating it— has only become more necessary.

For additional links and more information, visit our website.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Stephanie Dinkins, Bonnie Eldon, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

"Silo" and Disrupting Entertainment, Revisited — Hugh Howey

Thu, 02 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Silo, the TV adaptation of Hugh Howey's acclaimed sci-fi novel Wool, has become one of Apple TV's hottest properties since it aired last May: it's earned a second season and several nominations in the forthcoming 2024 BAFTA Television Awards among other accolades. To celebrate the success of Silo, we're revisiting this episode with Hugh about how Wool took the world by storm.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Hugh Howey, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Evolving Layers of Experience, Revisited — Felix and Paul

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today, we revisit a conversation from 2021 with immersive storytelling pioneers Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël of Felix & Paul Studios. For over ten years, these two have been carefully developing a unique experiential language— a language which they’ve deployed to incredible effect in the location-based VR experience Space Explorers: The Infinite. Felix and Paul discuss the elements of this language and how it came to be in this revisited episode.

For additional links, information, and more, visit our website.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Music, and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Félix Lajeunesse, Paul Raphaël, Bonnie Eldon, David Gray, Amy Snook, Michael Bass, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Second City and the Power of "Yes, And" — Kelly Leonard

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Improvisation is an essential skill for comedians at the famous Second City— and it’s a valuable skill for creators and businesses off stage, too. No one knows this better than Kelly Leonard, the Executive Director of Learning and Applied Improvisation at Second City Works. In this episode, Kelly shares some of his insights into how improv can make us better bosses, makers, friends, family members, and all around better people.

For additional links, information, and more, visit our website.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Kelly Leonard, Bonnie Eldon, David Gray, Amy Snook, Michael Bass, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

Human-Centric Health Stories — Jim Weiss

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We all get sick-- and yet somehow, so much of the communication from biopharmaceutical companies fails to connect with the average person. Jim Weiss, the Founder and Chairman of health innovation company Real Chemistry, is working to change that. In this episode, Jim shares how his consultancy is making healthcare communications more effective, creative, and human.

Listen to Jim's podcast, Get Real with the Chairman, here.

For additional links, information, and more, please visit our website.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jim Weiss, Danielle Clark-Brown, Kate Vos, Bonnie Eldon, David Gray, Amy Snook, Michael Bass, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman.

The Reimagined Greatest Show On Earth — Juliette Feld Grossman

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has been delighting Children Of All Ages for generations. However, The Greatest Show On Earth is anything but dated — after all, you don’t last for 150 years without regular refreshes. Join Juliette Feld Grossman, COO of Feld Entertainment, as she walks audiences through the new circus and how her family business has been so successful in creating wildly popular live family entertainment.

For additional links, information, and more, please visit our website.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Juliette Feld Grossman, Sabrina Lowe, Steve Yaros, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, David Gray, Amy Snook, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Niantic and the Future of Mixed Reality — John Hanke

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, founder and CEO of Niantic John Hanke discusses his company’s philosophy when it comes to making AR games, his predictions for the future of mixed reality, and Rangers Wanted, the brand-new AR app Niantic created with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Trigger XR, and FoST.

For more information, additional links, and more, visit our website.

Download Rangers Wanted for iOS here, and for Android here.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to John Hanke, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, David Gray, Amy Snook, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Design in Our Time at MoMA — Paola Antonelli

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Paola Antonelli is Senior Curator of Architecture & Design at the Museum of Modern Art, where she’s been expanding the understanding and appreciation of design in all its forms for nearly 30 years. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Paola asks thought-provoking questions about the value of design, illuminates design’s relationship to story, and discusses the evolution of the museum.

For more information, additional links, and more, visit our website.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Paola Antonelli, Esther Omole, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, David Gray, Amy Snook, and Megan Worman.

Pursuing Fan Joy at Scale — Greg Lombardo Revisited

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this revisited episode, we return to a conversation from February 2023 with Greg Lombardo, VP and Head of Experiences at Netflix. As Netflix's experiential offering continues to grow, Greg's insights on creating immersive entertainment that successfully engages fans both on a deep level and on a large scale remain incredibly relevant.

For more information, additional links, and more, visit our website.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Greg Lombardo, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, David Gray, Amy Snook, and Megan Worman.

Systems for Immersive Storytelling — Les Enfants Terribles

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The high-touch, immersive storytelling of theater company Les Enfants Terrible’s show Alice’s Adventures Underground is made possible by a complex system behind the scenes. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Creative Director James Seager and Artistic Director Oliver Lansley pull back the curtain to give us a special look at the magic that the audience doesn’t see.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to James Seager, Oliver Lansley, Laura Nicholson, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, David Gray, Amy Snook, and Megan Worman.

Solving the Leadership Crisis — Ajaz Ahmed

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

AKQA is not just one of the most successful design and innovation agencies in the world— it’s also a workplace that allows creative people to truly thrive. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, AKQA founder and CEO Ajaz Ahmed discusses his principles of leadership and how AKQA serves its clients, employees, and community.

For additional links, information, and more, visit our website.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Ajaz Ahmed, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, David Gray, Amy Snook, and Megan Worman.

Humanity Is First — Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This week, the FoST Podcast is celebrating a very special occasion: our 100th episode. For this milestone, we’re honored to interview Alejandro Gonzáles Iñárritu, the renowned filmmaker behind such critically acclaimed works as Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) and The Revenant. He also created the immersive installation Carne y Arena, which uses VR and multisensory elements to powerfully convey the experience of immigrants at the US-Mexico border. Alejandro represents what we aspire to at FoST: someone who believes in using new technology not for its own sake, but in the service of telling more powerful, empathetic, and human stories.

For additional links, information, and more, visit our website.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Alejandro Gonzáles Iñárritu, Paloma Quintanal, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, David Gray, Amy Snook, and Megan Worman.

A Strong Voice — Maira Kalman

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

For decades, Maira Kalman has worked on countless projects across many different kinds of media and with many different collaborators— all while staying true to her signature smart, funny style. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, she talks about cultivating curiosity, clarity, and confidence throughout her illustrious career.

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Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Maira Kalman, Kimisa H, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

The Craft of Experience Design — Abraham Burickson

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Experience designers are working on turning the innate knowledge of human experience into a craft. Abraham Burickson's forthcoming book, Experience Design: A Participatory Manifesto, distills his learnings as one of the foremost experts in this field into a practical handbook for everyone who wants to create memorable, transformative experiences.

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124 West 13th Street

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Abraham Burickson, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Photos and Stories — Stephen Shore

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

On this special episode of the Future of StoryTelling Podcast, pioneering photographer Stephen Shore talks about the craft of photography, tells stories from his illustrious career, and shares his philosophy on art and life.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Stephen Shore, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

At AREA15, Space is Content — Winston Fisher

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

AREA15 is the world’s first district dedicated entirely to immersive entertainment. Leading it is CEO Winston Fisher, whose real estate background gives him a unique perspective on location-based entertainment. Today on the FoST Podcast, Winston discusses how space can be considered content, what he’s learned from AREA15, and what a 21st century business model looks like.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Winston Fisher, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Mess and Magic in Advertising — David Lubars

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

As Chief Creative Officer of BBDO Worldwide, David Lubars is constantly adapting to change— a skill that has allowed him to lead the agency to become the most creatively recognized in the world. On today’s episode of the FoST podcast, David shares his insights on how BBDO creates magic in an environment full of mess.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to David Lubars, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Return on Impact with National Geographic — Kaitlin Yarnall

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The mission of the National Geographic Society is to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world. Chief Storytelling Officer Kaitlin Yarnall, her team, and the storytellers they fund aim to achieve this goal by telling the right story in the right way to the right person. On today’s episode of the FoST podcast, Kaitlin shares insights on impact storytelling from one of the biggest scientific and educational nonprofits in the world.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Kaitlin Yarnall, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, David Gray, and Megan Worman.

Behind the Beanie Bubble — Kristin Gore & Damian Kulash

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In their new film, The Beanie Bubble, co-directors Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash look closely at the hopes and delusions behind a consumerist craze– and, perhaps, behind our society as a whole. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, Charlie sits down with this dynamic duo to explore their creative process, the themes of their film, and collaboration as a married couple.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Kristin Gore, Damian Kulash, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Living History in VR — Derek Ham

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Derek Ham, PhD, is using the spatial and empathetic capacities of VR to illuminate stories from African American history, allowing participants to feel embodied in different moments in time. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, Derek and Charlie talk about revisiting history through space, empathizing with the full spectrum of emotions, and the opportunities presented by emerging media.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Derek Ham, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Live Entertainment's Operating System — Ignacio Bachiller

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Fever is a platform that is filling a crucial hole in the live entertainment market: they’re not only curating the best events for users based on their interests, but also providing creators with the data they need to scale and improve their experiences. In today’s episode, Fever co-founder and CEO Ignacio Bachiller discusses how Fever works for both consumers and producers, and where he sees the live entertainment industry heading.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Ignacio Bachiller, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

The Future of Sports is Electronic — Dan Sutton

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Esports are a rapidly growing entertainment phenomenon, drawing in millions of viewers from around the globe, particularly young people. As the developer and publisher of some of the world’s most popular esports, Riot Games is at the forefront of this field. Today, Riot’s Global Vice President of Esports Publishing, Dan Sutton, helps us understand what esports are and why the stories that arise from them are just as compelling as those in traditional sports.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Dan Sutton, Brenna Web, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Tribeca and the Importance of Curation — Jane Rosenthal Revisited

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In honor of the Tribeca Festival taking place this week in New York City, we’re revisiting a conversation with Tribeca’s CEO and co-founder Jane Rosenthal. In this episode, Jane discusses the festival’s important role in finding, highlighting, and supporting the development of new and diverse voices.

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jane Rosenthal, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

JR Reality and the Power of Portraits — JR

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

For years, French artist JR has been making statements by printing large-scale portraits and pasting them in public locations across the globe. Now, he’s using augmented reality technology to make it easier than ever for communities to share their stories. JR Reality, created with Superblue and Niantic, is a platform that lets anyone with a smartphone add their portrait and story to geotagged locations throughout their city. On today’s episode, JR talks about the creative process behind the app and what it means both for him and for the world.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to JR, Superblue, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

"Silo" and Disrupting Entertainment — Hugh Howey

Thu, 18 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

A true disruptor, Hugh Howey turned his sci-fi novella series Silo from a self-published ebook into a bestseller and now an acclaimed streaming series. On the occasion of Silo’s release on Apple TV+, Hugh talks about changing the traditional model of publishing, adapting his work to television, and the creative revolution he sees on the horizon.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Hugh Howey, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Story Living with Industrial Light & Magic — Rob Bredow and Vicki Dobbs Beck

Tue, 09 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Industrial Light & Magic sets the gold standard for visual effects and immersive storytelling in collaboration with some of the world's most popular IPs. On today’s episode of the FoST podcast, ILM’s SVP, Chief Creative Officer Rob Bredow and VP of Immersive Content Vicki Dobbs Beck discuss the work of ILMxLAB and the exciting ways that storytelling is becoming more immersive than ever with AR, AI, and other next-generation technologies.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Rob Bredow, Vicki Dobbs Beck, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Behind the Mask with Punchdrunk — Felix Barrett

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

With critically acclaimed shows worldwide, Punchdrunk is the company that put immersive theater on the map. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, Punchdrunk’s founder and artistic director Felix Barrett gives us a very special “one-on-one”– he’ll take us through their iconic production Sleep No More from beginning to end, illuminating the creative process behind it all along the way.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Felix Barrett, Izzy Stargardter, Meghal Janardan, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Get Your Art Rate Up — Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In their new book Your Brain on Art, VP of Hardware Design at Google Ivy Ross and Founder and Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Susan Magsamen show that great art and stories are not just enjoyable, but necessary for us to flourish as humans. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, they discuss the neuroscience supporting their hypothesis and the culture shift needed to help us live fuller, more artistic lives.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Ivy Ross, Susan Magsamen, Meghal Janardan, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Burning Man and Radical Self-Expression — Marian Goodell

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Burning Man is much more than an event– it’s a co-created immersive world. Marian Goodell, the CEO of Burning Man Project, has helped the community grow while maintaining its culture, spirit, and collaborative ethos. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Marian talks about what makes Burning Man such a fertile ground for creativity.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Marian Goodell, Meghal Janardan, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Where Physical and Digital Merge — Cathy Hackl

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Chief Metaverse Officer at Journey and “Godmother of the Metaverse” Cathy Hackl is paying close attention to the metaverse– and if you’re a creator or an entrepreneur, you should be too. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Cathy shares how she defines the metaverse, what opportunities it’s creating for commerce and creativity, and how she’s working towards a protopian world both physical and virtual.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Cathy Hackl, Meghal Janardan, Bonnie Eldon, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

How to Design an Escape Room — Victor van Doorn

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Escape rooms give audiences the opportunity to use their minds and bodies in an exciting, participatory experience. Victor van Doorn and his company Sherlocked are taking that offering to the next level by integrating deep storytelling into their rooms for an altogether more immersive experience. Hear Victor talk about how Sherlocked designs with an eye towards narrative and flow on today’s episode of the FoST podcast.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Victor van Doorn, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, Megan Worman, and Laura Cray.

Pursuing Fan Joy at Scale — Greg Lombardo

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Fans dream of living in their favorite storyworlds, and as Head of Experiences at Netflix, Greg Lombardo is helping make those dreams come true for lovers of shows like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. What's more, he and his team are bringing shows to people in cities across the globe, producing immersive experiences at incredible scale. In this episode, Greg discusses the strategy behind these experiences and what makes them special.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Greg Lombardo, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, Megan Worman, and Laura Cray.

Emerging Tech, Education, and Empowerment — Alton Glass

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

As new technology arises, so do new opportunities for expression, empathy, and empowerment. Our guest today, Alton Glass of GRX Immersive, shares how he’s making the most of these opportunities and helping others do the same through educational programs designed to help diverse creators take advantage of virtual reality and other emerging forms.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Alton Glass, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

LARP and Co-Created Reality — Sarah Lynne Bowman

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

We all play roles in our day-to-day lives– but we don’t always have a choice in them. Roleplaying games, and particularly live action roleplays (aka “LARP”), allow us to reclaim the ability to decide who we’re going to be, both within the game and beyond. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, Dr. Sarah Lynne Bowman shares her learnings on how roleplaying games work and why they’re becoming more and more popular.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Sarah Lynne Bowman, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, Megan Worman, and Laura Cray.

Be the Stage, Not the Star — Marvin Chow

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Today’s marketers are tasked with telling stories that not only represent their products, but that also empower their customers. As VP of Global Marketing at Google, Marvin Chow understands better than anyone how important it is for a brand to have a positive impact and help its users do the same. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Marvin shares learnings on marketing for one of the biggest brands in the world.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Marvin Chow, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, Megan Worman, and Laura Cray.

The Neuroscience of Good Storytelling — Paul J. Zak

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Creators, marketers, and other storytellers have long wondered: could there ever be an objective measurement of how moving our stories are to audiences? Neuroscientist and tech entrepreneur Paul J. Zak says yes— and he's studied 50,000 brains to back up his claims. Paul shares science-based insights on what makes stories effective from his new book, Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness, on this episode of the FoST podcast.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Paul J Zak, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, Megan Worman, and Laura Cray.

Reinventing Retail — Ben Kaufman

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In recent years, brick-and-mortar retail has been facing a crisis. But Ben Kaufman and his family experience company, CAMP, have come up with a solution: make shopping in person a memorable, immersive experience. On this episode of the FoST podcast, Ben discusses how CAMP is combining play, product, and programming to give young families a place to make memories together.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Ben Kaufman, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

The 4 Elements of Transformative Experience – Margaret Kerrison

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

With immersive experiences becoming more and more popular, it's important to ask: what makes an experience not just entertaining, but transformative? Margaret Kerrison, former Disney Imagineer and multi-award winning writer for immersive experiences, shares her answer to that question and more from her new book, Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds: A Writer’s Guide.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Margaret Kerrison, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Songwriting and the Future of Music — Aloe Blacc

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc sits down to talk about what makes a song “evergreen,” how he writes his lyrics, and the potential of machine learning in art.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Aloe Blacc, Bonnie Eldon, Meghal Janardan, Sarah Vitak, Elisabeth March, Michael Bass, and Megan Worman.

Designing Games for Generosity — Jenova Chen

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Co-founder & CEO of thatgamecompany, visionary designer of Journey (2012) and Sky: Children of the Light (2019), and game media evangelist Jenova Chen talks about designing video games that bring out the best in people.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jenova Chen, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Sarah Vitak, and Megan Worman.

Inside the Theater of the Mind — David Byrne

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

David Byrne, multi-award-winning artist and front man of Talking Heads, shares the insights and aspirations that shaped his newest immersive project, Theater of the Mind.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to David Byrne, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Elisabeth March, Sarah Vitak, and Megan Worman.

Marc Simons

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Marc Simons, co-founder of Giant Spoon, the agency behind the legendary Westworld SXSW activation discusses immersive as a tool for building brands.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Sarah Vitak

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Stephen Smith, Marina Kay, Fred Kolouch, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Robert Tercek

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Want to know the future of the metaverse? Ask author, futurist, and digital media trailblazer, Robert Tercek. Hear his forecasts on the future of virtual reality on this week's episode.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Sarah Vitak

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Stephen Smith, Marina Kay, Fred Kolouch, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Jessica Brillhart

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jessica Brillhart shares stories about the highs and lows of working with an emerging technology and takes a look at the past, present, and future of VR cinematography.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Sarah Vitak

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Stephen Smith, Marina Kay, Fred Kolouch, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Sam Barlow

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Innovator in the world of narrative gaming, Sam Barlow, talks about making games that break the mold and letting the player drive the story.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Sarah Vitak

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Stephen Smith, Marina Kay, Fred Kolouch, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Inviting the Audience In — Third Rail Projects

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Zach Morris, Tom Pearson, and Jennine Willett of Third Rail Projects on caring for the audience, incubating new work, and intimacy versus scale.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Sarah Vitak

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Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Zach Morris, Tom Pearson, Jennine Willett, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Cristina Jones

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Chief engagement officer at Salesforce.org, Cristina Jones, weighs in on the power of listening to your audience, using storytelling for good, and why action leadership is the new thought leadership.

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Producer, Sarah Vitak

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Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Cristina Jones, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Nonny de la Peña

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Peabody Awardee and “Godmother of Virtual Reality,” Nonny de la Peña shares her vision for the future of immersive journalism and virtual reality.

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Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Sarah Vitak

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Nonny de la Peña, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Chris Alden

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Chris Alden, founder of Palace Games, named one of the top escape room companies in 2020 by TERPECA, gives us a peak behind the curtain at how story, experience, and technology all factor into designing great escape rooms.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Sarah Vitak

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Chris Alden, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Frank Rose

Thu, 05 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Writer and digital anthropologist Frank Rose shares his insights about how the art of storytelling shapes our world, changes with new technology, and is wired into our brains.

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Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Sarah Vitak

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Frank Rose, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Thorny Games

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Kathryn Hymes and Hakan Seyalıoğlu, the cofounders of Thorny Games, discuss inventing games as children, play as an integral part of being human, and designing games that allow players to co-create the story.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Sarah Vitak

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Kathryn Hymes, Hakan Seyalıoğlu, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Diverting Dystopia, Revisited — Margaret Atwood

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Literary icon Margaret Atwood discusses the future and the effects that stories can have upon it.

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Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

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Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Margaret Atwood, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Stephen Smith

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

StoryFile cofounder & CEO Stephen Smith discusses his company's pioneering technology, which allows users to converse directly with history.

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Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

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Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Stephen Smith, Marina Kay, Fred Kolouch, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Bernie Su

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Award-winning writer, director, and producer Bernie Su discusses his innovative approach to building interactive stories for brand new mediums.

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Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

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Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Bernie Su, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Carlie Houser, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Dario Calmese

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Artist & designer Dario Calmese discusses predictive design, the sources of inspiration and creativity, and his practice of beginning every creative project with writing.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Dario Calmese, K.T. Thompson, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Carlie Houser, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Anil Seth

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Author and neuroscientist Anil Seth discusses his book Being You: A New Science of Consciousness and brings his scientific perspective to bear on topics including embodied storytelling, co-creation, artificial intelligence, and how the stories that we hear and tell can change our experience of the world around us.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Anil Seth, Emily Canders, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Carlie Houser, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Sakchin Bessette

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Moment Factory cofounder Sakchin Bessette discusses the studio's process, philosophy, and techniques, and explores broader questions about the field of immersive entertainment.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Sakchin Bessette, Daphné Boxer, Vanessa Chartrand, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Carlie Houser, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Embodied Cognition and Sensual Media — Annie Murphy Paul

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Acclaimed science writer Annie Murphy Paul discusses her book "The Extended Mind," how the process of thinking actually takes place both inside and outside the brain, and the connections between extended thinking and embodied storytelling.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Annie Murphy Paul, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Carlie Houser, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Felix and Paul

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Film-making duo and co-founders of Felix & Paul Studios, Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël, discuss their journey to becoming experts in virtual reality cinema, how the role of storytelling in VR has evolved, and the process behind their groundbreaking collaboration with NASA, which brought audience members to space (virtually) for the first time.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Félix Lajeunesse, Paul Raphaël, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Carlie Houser, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Philip Rosedale

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Founder of Second Life and High Fidelity Philip Rosedale discusses how online and virtual worlds have changed since Second Life's inception and shares his insights about the metaverse.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Philip Rosedale, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Carlie Houser, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Maureen Fan

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Baobab Studios Founder and CEO Maureen Fan discusses her passion for animation, her company's unique approach to VR production and interactive storytelling, and the challenges of being a female Asian CEO in a sector dominated by white men.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Maureen Fan, Danica DiLeonardo, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Carlie Houser, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Bob Bejan

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Microsoft Corporate VP of Global Events, Production Studios, and Marketing Community Bob Bejan discusses the lessons learned from Microsoft's shift to virtual events during the pandemic, and how those lessons can apply to the broader developing world of virtual and interactive entertainment.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Bob Bejan, Jane Frye, Bonnie Eldon, Madison Brown, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Cortney Harding

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Award-Winning XR Producer and Friends with Holograms Founder and CEO Cortney Harding discusses how XR can be used to tackle difficult topics and build empathy.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Cortney Harding, Bonnie Eldon, Madison Brown, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Jake Barton

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Local Projects Founder and Principal Jake Barton discusses the firm's award-winning approach to experience design and the transformative power of participatory storytelling.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jake Barton, Ben Millstein, Nicholas Mondie, Bonnie Eldon, Madison Brown, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Jane Rosenthal

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Tribeca Enterprises Cofounder, CEO and Executive Chair Jane Rosenthal discusses the history of the Tribeca Film Festival and the current landscape of cutting-edge storytelling.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jane Rosenthal, TJ Williams, Bonnie Eldon, Madison Brown, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Gayatri Parameswaran and Felix Gaedtke

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

NowHere media co-founders Felix Gaedtke and Gayatri Parameswaran discuss their Tribeca-winning VR piece, Kusunda, why it's so important to preserve disappearing languages, and how their background in journalism influences their work as immersive creators.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Gayatri Parameswaran, Felix Gaedtke, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

teamLab

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

teamLab Global Brand Director Takashi Kudo and Social Branding team member Michaela Kane discuss the history and ideology behind the collective that has risen to become one of the world's most prominent digital arts groups.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Takashi Kudo, Michaela Kane, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Todd Yellin

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Netflix Vice President of Product Todd Yellin discusses content personalization, interactivity, and his vision for the future of digital storytelling.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

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Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Todd Yellin, Leslie Posada, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

Joe Pine

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Bestselling author and business consultant Joseph Pine discusses the roots of today's experience economy and what it means for entrepreneurs and storytellers.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Joseph Pine, Madison Brown, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, and Megan Worman.

The Need for New Stories, Revisited — Van Jones

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Activist and political commentator Van Jones discusses the influence of Marvel comics on his life and activism, the power of virtual reality to create empathy and understanding, and why the future of human civilization is the future of storytelling.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Van Jones, Theodora Alexander, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

We Are All Storytellers, Revisited — Brian McDonald

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Master storyteller Brian McDonald shares his thoughts on narrative structure and the inner workings of stories.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Brian McDonald, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Jasmine Mans

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Celebrated poet Jasmine Mans discusses her new collection, her artistic process, and the realities of being a poet in the age of the internet.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jasmine Mans, Liza Zusman, Bonnie Eldon, Paige Fain, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Scott Trowbridge

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Disney Imagineering Studio Lead and Creative Portfolio Executive Scott Trowbridge discusses his work on the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land at Disneyland and Disney World, what it means to be a Disney Imagineer, and what it takes to design immersive experiences that will be visited by tens of millions of fans.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Scott Trowbridge, Melissa Jackson, Diego Parras, Bonnie Eldon, Paige Fain, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Danny Cannizarro and Samantha Gorman

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Tender Claws co-leads Danny Cannizzaro and Samantha Gorman discuss their approach to XR storytelling and their project "The Under Presents," a unique blend of virtual reality and live theater.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Danny Cannizzaro, Samantha Gorman, J Noland, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Brent Bushnell

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Two Bit Circus cofounder Brent Bushnell shares his thoughts about the current state of the experiential entertainment industry and where it might be headed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Brent Bushnell, Andy Levey, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Al Gore

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Former Vice President Al Gore shares lessons about the art of telling stories that resonate learned through decades of experience telling the story of the climate crisis.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Al Gore, Lisa Berg, Brad Hall, Fae Jencks, Beth Prichard Geer, Carolina Sears, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Richard Taylor

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Weta Workshop co-founder and creative director Richard Taylor discusses the art of handcrafted movie magic and why craft is so important, even in an industry increasingly dominated by CGI.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Richard Taylor, Ri Streeter, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Victoria Labalme

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Hall of fame speaker and performance coach Victoria Labalme shares lessons learned over a wide-ranging career in the performing arts and discusses her new book, "Risk Forward."

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Victoria Labalme, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Sarah Ellis and Robin McNicholas

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Sarah Ellis of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Robin McNicholas of Marshmallow Laser Feast discuss the two companies' virtual interactive adaption of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Sarah Ellis, Robin McNicholas, Jane Ellis, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Vince Kadlubek

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Meow Wolf cofounder and director Vince Kadlubek discusses the history and philosophy behind Meow Wolf's unique brand of immersive storytelling.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Vince Kadlubek, Jennifer Lievois, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Pierce Freelon

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Multi-talented creative and Durham city council member Pierce Freelon discusses the intersections of political movements and storytelling.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Pierce Freelon, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Yoni Bloch

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Yoni Bloch, founder and CEO of interactive video startup eko, discusses the artistic and commercial applications of branching narrative in storytelling.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Yoni Bloch, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Tyler Jones and T. Marie King

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Director Tyler Jones and activist T. Marie King, who collaborated on the recent short film “For the Sake of Old Times,” discuss the relationship between storytelling, truth, memory, and reconciliation.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Tyler Jones, T. Marie King, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Anna Hall, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Oskar Eustis

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000

As our last episode of 2020, we're re-releasing one of our favorite interviews, a conversation with Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis (originally published March 26, 2020). Oskar discusses the essential role that theater plays in a functioning democracy and his belief in the power of art as a fundamental tool for social justice.

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Oskar Eustis, Shareeza Bhola, Jessica Slaght, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Anna Hall, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Doug Palladini & Amber Cabral

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Vans President Doug Palladini and inclusion strategist Amber Cabral discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity to modern brands, and why brand storytelling has to start from within.

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New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Doug Palladini, Amber Cabral, Regina McConnell, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Stephanie Dinkins

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Transmedia artist and storyteller Stephanie Dinkins discusses the ethical quandaries of AI and how she's using her art to chart a path forward.

This episode of the Future of StoryTelling Podcast was made possible through the support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Stephanie Dinkins, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Good, True, and Beautiful — Glen Keane

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Legendary animator Glen Keane discusses the art of bringing characters to life and the joy of creating magic in the minds of the audience.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Glen Keane, Wancy Cho, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Claire Wardle

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In the wake of a tense presidential election and an accompanying wave of misinformation, we're re-releasing this interview with misinformation expert and First Draft News co-founder Claire Wardle (originally published May 2, 2020). Claire discusses how misinformation spreads, why it's so powerful, and how journalists can leverage storytelling techniques to turn the tide.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

In collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Claire Wardle, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Anna Hall, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Damian Bradfield

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

WeTransfer cofounder and Chief Creative Officer Damian Bradfield discusses the evolving nature of work in the digital age and his vision of an internet that earns its users' trust rather than treating them as exploitable resources.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Damian Bradfield, Linda Mertens, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Martha Wells and Karen Lord

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Speculative fiction authors Karen Lord and Martha Wells discuss their contributions to the new short story collection "Take Us To A Better Place: Stories," published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with the goal of sparking conversations about what a culture of health might look like—and how we might get there.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Karen Lord, Martha Wells, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Helder Guimarães

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

World-renowned magician Helder Guimarães shares how he has successfully adapted his magic act into a virtual experience that has been consistently sold out for over 4 months.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Helder Guimarães, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:00:15 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas of Stanford Graduate School of Business discuss their new book on humor and share how a bit of levity can make stories more engaging, memorable, and impactful.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jennifer Aaker, Naomi Bagdonas, Nicole Aw, Joy Pantorillo, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Vivienne Ming

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:00:05 +0000

Theoretical neuroscientist and founder of Socos Labs Vivienne Ming discusses her work using data and technology to augment humans and tell stories that can change the world.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Vivienne Ming, Sasha Newton, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Kwame Alexander

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:00:18 +0000

Bestselling author and poet Kwame Alexander discusses his work, his passion for promoting diverse voices, subjects, and styles in children's literature, and how better stories can help empower the next generation.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Kwame Alexander, Carmen Oliver, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Alex McDowell

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:35 +0000

Master world builder Alex McDowell discusses building fictional worlds from the ground up, and how the principles of world building can help us imagine and build a better future.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

In collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Alex McDowell, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Wendy Calhoun

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:18 +0000

Peabody award-winning writer Wendy Calhoun discusses the diversification of Hollywood, the particular strengths of television as a medium, and the responsibility that comes with writing TV episodes that will be viewed by millions.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Associate Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Wendy Calhoun, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Jacob Collier

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:00:07 +0000

Grammy-award winning musician and YouTube star Jacob Collier discusses his unique approach to creativity and how he bridges the intellectual and the emotional in his art.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jacob Collier, Chris Taillie, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Karen Palmer

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:00:31 +0000

Artist and filmmaker Karen Palmer discusses her work using neuroscience and artificial intelligence to create emotionally-responsive stories that help people understand their own subconscious biases.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Karen Palmer, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Jose Antonio Vargas

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:00:26 +0000

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and Define American founder Jose Antonio Vargas is a leading voice for the human rights of immigrants in America. In this episode, Jose discusses his life as an undocumented immigrant and his work using storytelling to shift the cultural narrative on immigration.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jose Antonio Vargas, Jonathan Yu, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Catherine Burns

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:00:03 +0000

Catherine Burns, Artistic Director of The Moth, discusses the organization's history, the importance of listening, and how stories can bridge the personal and the universal.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Catherine Burns, Emily Couch, Jano Tantongco, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

The Need for New Stories — Van Jones

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:00:16 +0000

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124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Van Jones, Theodora Alexander, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Human Stories, Human Connections — Rainn Wilson

Thu, 21 May 2020 10:00:11 +0000

Rainn Wilson discusses the need for positive stories on the internet, what it took to create the iconic Dwight Schrute character, and his high school radio show where he read Dr. Seuss poems in between punk rock songs.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Luke Gernert

In collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Rainn Wilson, Carlton Norris, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Scott Harrison

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:00:13 +0000

Charity: water founder Scott Harrison shares how he has used storytelling to build the organization to the success it is today, and why a simple story is so much more powerful in moving people to action than even the most compelling statistics and data.

Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.

124 West 13th Street

New York, NY 10011

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Executive Producer, Carolyn Merriman

Assistant Producer, Luke Gernert

in collaboration with Charts & Leisure

Founder, Jason Oberholtzer

Executive Producer, Mike Rugnetta

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Scott Harrison, Carly Cott, Anna Stock-Matthews, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Bill Margol and Jon Kamen

Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:23 +0000

PBS American Portrait creators Bill Margol and Jon Kamen discuss how they’re using crowdsourced stories from people across the country to explore what it really means to be an American today.

For more information about Future of StoryTelling, and to sign up for our newsletter, check out fost.org

The FoST podcast is a production of Future of StoryTelling and Charts & Leisure. This episode is brought to you by PBS American Portrait.

Produced by Carolyn Merriman, Luke Gernert, Anna Hall, Jason Oberholtzer, and Mike Rugnetta, with support from Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Edited by Garrett Crowe. Mix and music by Michael Simonelli.

Hosted by Charlie Melcher.

For more information about PBS American Portrait and to add your story, visit http://pbs.org/americanportrait

Claire Wardle

Sat, 02 May 2020 10:00:17 +0000

Misinformation expert and First Draft News cofounder Claire Wardle discusses how misinformation spreads, why it's so powerful, and how journalists can leverage storytelling techniques to turn the tide.

For more information about Future of StoryTelling, and to sign up for our newsletter, check out fost.org

The FoST podcast is a production of Future of StoryTelling and Charts & Leisure. This episode is brought to you by PBS American Portrait.

Produced by Carolyn Merriman, Luke Gernert, Anna Hall, Jason Oberholtzer, and Mike Rugnetta, with support from Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Edited by Garrett Crowe. Mix and music by Michael Simonelli.

Hosted by Charlie Melcher.

Changing Content and Constant Curiosity — Neil Patrick Harris

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:25 +0000

Screen and stage polymath Neil Patrick Harris discusses the power of immersive theater, the struggles of parenting during a pandemic, and how learning trapeze taught him to stay calm under pressure.

For more information about Future of StoryTelling, and to sign up for our newsletter, check out fost.org.

The FoST podcast is a production of Future of StoryTelling and Charts & Leisure. This episode is brought to you by PBS American Portrait.

Produced by Carolyn Merriman, Luke Gernert, Anna Hall, Jason Oberholtzer, and Mike Rugnetta, with support from Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

Edited by Garrett Crowe. Mix and music by Michael Simonelli.

Hosted by Charlie Melcher.

Diverting Dystopia — Margaret Atwood

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:00:09 +0000

Speaking with Margaret Atwood, poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, inventor, teacher, and environmental activist.

For more information about Future of StoryTelling, and to sign up for our newsletter, check out fost.org.

The FoST podcast is a production of Future of Storytelling and Charts & Leisure.

Produced by Luke Gernert, Anna Hall, Jason Oberholtzer and Mike Rugnetta, with support from Shannon Fanuko, Anna Huff, Meghal Janardan, Weronika Jurkiewicz, Zoe Margolis, Carolyn Merriman and Megan Worman.

Edited by Garrett Crowe. Mix and music by Michael Simonelli.

Hosted by Charlie Melcher.

We Are All Storytellers — Brian McDonald

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:09 +0000

Speaking with Brian McDonald, screenwriter, director, teacher and author.

For more information about Future of StoryTelling, and to sign up for our newsletter, check out fost.org.

The FoST podcast is a production of Future of Storytelling and Charts & Leisure.

Produced by Luke Gernert, Anna Hall, Jason Oberholtzer and Mike Rugnetta, with support from Shannon Fanuko, Anna Huff, Meghal Janardan, Weronika Jurkiewicz, Zoe Margolis and Megan Worman.

Edited by Garrett Crowe. Mix and music by Michael Simonelli.

Hosted by Charlie Melcher.

John Boiler

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:00:08 +0000

Speaking with John Boiler, co-founder and CEO of the global ad agency 72andSunny.

For more information about Future of StoryTelling, check out fost.org

The FoST podcast is a production of Future of Storytelling and Charts & Leisure.

Produced by Luke Gernert, Anna Hall, Jason Oberholtzer and Mike Rugnetta, with support from Camille De Beus, Shannon Fanuko, Anna Huff, Meghal Janardan, Weronika Jurkiewicz, Zoe Margolis and Megan Worman.

Edited by Garrett Crowe. Mix and music by Michael Simonelli.

Hosted by Charlie Melcher.

Oskar Eustis

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:00:15 +0000

Speaking with Oscar Eustis, Artistic Director at the Public Theater in New York City since 2005.

For more information about Future of StoryTelling, and to apply for tickets to our annual summit, check out fost.org

The FoST podcast is a production of Future of Storytelling and Charts & Leisure.

Produced by Luke Gernert, Anna Hall, Jason Oberholtzer and Mike Rugnetta, with support from Camille De Beus, Shannon Fanuko, Anna Huff, Meghal Janardan, Weronika Jurkiewicz and Megan Worman.

Edited by Garrett Crowe. Mix and music by Michael Simonelli.

Hosted by Charlie Melcher.

Balanced and Connective Brand Storytelling — Angela Ahrendts

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:00:20 +0000

Welcome to the Future of StoryTelling podcast! In our first episode, we speak with former SVP of Retail at Apple and CEO of Burberry, Angela Ahrendts.

For more information about Future of StoryTelling, check out fost.org

The FoST podcast is a production of Future of Storytelling and Charts & Leisure.

Produced by Luke Gernert, Anna Hall, Jason Oberholtzer and Mike Rugnetta, with support from Camille De Beus, Shannon Fanuko, Anna Huff, Meghal Janardan, Weronika Jurkiewicz, Caitlin Kelly and Megan Worman.

Edited by Garrett Crowe. Mix and music by Michael Simonelli.

Hosted by Charlie Melcher.