Future of StoryTelling (FoST)

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.--© 2021 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssociate Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith 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.

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. --© 2021 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssociate Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Richard Taylor, Ri Streeter, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

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." --© 2021 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssociate Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Victoria Labalme, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Sarah Ellis and Robin McNicholas discuss using technology to reshape live theatre, exploring new forms of storytelling in the digital age, the connection between human existence and dreams, Shakespeare's innovation, and the future of interactive theatrical productions.

Vince Kadlubek, Founder and CEO of Meow Wolf, discusses the journey of Meow Wolf and their impact on the experience economy. They explore the upcoming opening of Meow Wolf Las Vegas and the immersive nature of their experiences. The podcast also delves into the importance of imagination, the unexpected success of the House of Eternal Returns exhibition, and the potential of creatives to shape the future. Overall, they express excitement for the future of Meow Wolf and their upcoming project, Omega Mart.

Multi-talented creative and Durham city council member Pierce Freelon discusses the intersections of political movements and storytelling.--© 2021 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssociate Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Pierce Freelon, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Yoni Bloch, founder and CEO of eko, discusses the success and origins of eko, his early experiences with technology and interactive music videos, the changing role of the audience in storytelling, and observations on the future of storytelling and creating a new medium.

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.--© 2020 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssociate Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett CroweMix 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.

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.--© 2020 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssociate Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett CroweMix 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.

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.--© 2020 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssociate Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Doug Palladini, Amber Cabral, Regina McConnell, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.