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.

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.--© 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 Stephanie Dinkins, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

Legendary animator Glen Keane discusses the art of bringing characters to life and the joy of creating magic in the minds of the audience. --© 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 Glen Keane, Wancy Cho, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

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

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.--© 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 Damian Bradfield, Linda Mertens, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

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.--© 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 Karen Lord, Martha Wells, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

World champion magician Helder Guimarães discusses his successful virtual show 'The Present' that incorporates digital separation into his magic. They explore the uniqueness of magic and the importance of storytelling, and emphasize the impact of genuine moments and audience interactions. The hosts express their gratitude and excitement for the future of storytelling.