

Future of StoryTelling (FoST)
Future of StoryTelling
The Future of StoryTelling (FoST) is a passionate community of people from the worlds of media, technology, and communications who believe that better stories can create a better future. Join FoST Founder and CEO Charlie Melcher for a series of conversations with expert storytellers from a range of disciplines to learn how they’re navigating the changing media landscape, focusing on how stories can help create positive and lasting change in the world. Conversations address a breadth of topics, from immersive storytelling to emerging technologies, the neuroscience of narrative, and much more. www.futureofstorytelling.org
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May 14, 2020 • 24min
Scott Harrison
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.--© 2020 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssistant Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Scott Harrison, Carly Cott, Anna Stock-Matthews, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

May 7, 2020 • 26min
Bill Margol and Jon Kamen
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.orgThe 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

May 2, 2020 • 25min
Claire Wardle
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.orgThe 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.

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Apr 23, 2020 • 30min
Changing Content and Constant Curiosity — Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the film and live theater industries, his love for physical skills in roles, his experience observing JJ Abrams direct Star Wars, the importance of curiosity and exploration, and the challenges and opportunities for creators during the current time.

Apr 16, 2020 • 32min
Diverting Dystopia — Margaret Atwood
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.

Apr 9, 2020 • 27min
We Are All Storytellers — Brian McDonald
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.

Apr 2, 2020 • 26min
John Boiler
Speaking with John Boiler, co-founder and CEO of the global ad agency 72andSunny.--For more information about Future of StoryTelling, check out fost.orgThe 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.

Mar 26, 2020 • 23min
Oskar Eustis
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.orgThe 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.

Mar 19, 2020 • 26min
Balanced and Connective Brand Storytelling — Angela Ahrendts
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.orgThe 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.