Project Tempest
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -New Zealand author C J Halbard talks with creators from around the globe about their journeys, struggles, and inspirations. From video games to movies, comic books to horror novels, what makes us all tick?
Check out Project Tempest at https://www.project-tempest.net/. Thank you for being part of the journey with us.
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Episodes
Lovecraft's Letters & Influence - S.T. Joshi II
March 29, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBOur second conversation with the great Lovecraft scholar S.T. Joshi, diving deep into Lovecraft’s staggeringly prolific letter writing and influence on generations of creators. This is a real treat for fans of weird fiction. S.T. Joshi is an American writer, musician, critic and award-winning scholar whose work has covered much weird and fantastic fiction, especially H. P. Lovecraft, Ambrose Bierce, Lord Dunsany, and associated writers. Incredibly prolific with over 350 books published, h...
Evangelia Artemis-Gomez: What's Gonna Happen
March 05, 2023 21:09 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBEvangelia Artemis-Gomez is a New York-based visual artist, writer and co-host of the What's Gonna Happen podcast. In this episode we talk about mental & spiritual health, shaping imaginary worlds, choosing to be fuelled by passion, wrestling with family legacies, and much more. Follow Evangelia on instagram @evangelullu and check out the What’s Gonna Happen podcast. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On s...
A.I. & Narrative Design - Nick Jones II
January 28, 2023 21:20 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBNick Jones is a transmedia storyteller and senior narrative designer for Sharkmob Games, and author of the book “The Player and the Pentacle: Folkloric Motifs for Narrative Design”. In this episode we dig into a real-world example of using the AI tool ChatGPT to help narrative design for videogames. View or download Nick’s ChatGPT example here. Follow Nick on twitter, visit his LinkedIn, and get your copy of The Player and The Pentacle. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | ...
A.I., copyright & creators - Scott Sholder, Simon Pulman
January 04, 2023 22:56 - 1 hour - 124 MBTwo leading entertainment dealmakers and intellectual property experts talk about Artificial Intelligence and its urgent real-world impact on creators and copyrights. You're making things with AI tools, but who owns it? This fascinating conversation goes everywhere from case law and Hollywood risk management to monkey selfies and Steamboat Willie the horror movie. A must-listen for any creator or dealmaker grappling with the torrent of issues and opportunities that AI presents. Scott Sholde...
2022 in Love, Madness, and Horror
December 31, 2022 21:35 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBAt its heart, Project Tempest is about using stories to navigate a world going mad. 2022 brought a lot of that! This special episode is a look back at what we made in 2022, what felt important, and what’s coming next in 2023. You can also read the full blog post at Project Tempest and watch a video version on youtube. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Support & connect: Find us at www.project-tempest.net/podcast, and get the acclaimed Project Tempest no...
Tara Lomax - secrets of blockbuster franchises
September 18, 2022 22:08 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBDr Tara Lomax is a cinema and screen media scholar with a PhD in contemporary Hollywood entertainment, particularly blockbuster franchising. Tara has published on multiplatform story development, world-building, seriality, and visual effects industries and has a particular interest in Disney’s development of Marvel & Star Wars. She also works as a story consultant and has a relatively new connection to pro wrestling. Follow Tara’s work at Assembled Illusions and on LinkedIn. Subscribe: ...
Jeff Gomez - narrative, story worlds and transmedia development
August 09, 2022 00:26 - 1 hour - 113 MBContent warning: this episode contains discussion of emotional struggles, mental health, and neurodiversity. These are in an empathetic and supportive context, but as always, please stay safe and look after yourself. Jeff Gomez, CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment, is a leading expert in narrative, story worlds, and transmedia development. Jeff was a creator on the original story world of Magic: The Gathering, and since then has helped develop and expand universes like Pirates of the Car...
Ed McRae III - Trilogy complete!
June 05, 2022 22:17 - 1 hour - 88 MBEd McRae is a Kiwi writer of dark fiction and narrative designer for video games, including the hit online RPG Path of Exile. Ed’s books Narrative Design for Writers and Narrative Design for Indies are essential reading for anyone interested in modern storymaking. Follow Ed’s writing at www.edmcrae.com Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to ...
Simon Pulman, Dealmaker & Strategist
May 16, 2022 00:20 - 1 hour - 140 MBSimon Pulman is a New York based lawyer and advisor focusing on tv, film, and interactive, including influencers and e-sports. Simon thinks and writes a great deal about the fast evolving landscape of entertainment and digital content - the present and future of how creators connect with audiences worldwide. Follow Simon's writing at www.linkedin.com/in/simonpulman/ Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On so...
Bonnie Harris-Lowe, game designer and writer
April 22, 2022 00:47 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBBonnie Harris-Lowe is a game designer and writer for Wildseed games, who are working on a genre bending videogame set in a sci-fi-fantasy world, inspired by Eastern martial arts and culture, hip hop, and Afrofuturism. Follow Bonnie on twitter, LinkedIn, and check out their Mixed Reviews blog. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to th...
Nick Jones, The Player and the Pentacle
April 04, 2022 02:33 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBNick Jones is a narrative designer and transmedia storyteller, author of the new book “The Player and the Pentacle: Folkloric Motifs for Narrative Design”. Follow Nick on twitter, visit his website, and get your copy of The Player and The Pentacle. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (01:10) - ...
Lee Murray, Bram Stoker-winning horror writer
October 18, 2021 01:22 - 1 hour - 115 MBLee Murray is New Zealand’s most awarded speculative fiction writer and editor. Her many works include the Taine McKenna thriller series that began with Into The Mist, the Path of Ra, supernatural crime-noir that Lee co-writes with Dan Rabarts, dozens of stories, novellas, and anthologies, and recently co-editing the collection Black Cranes: Tales of Unquiet Women, which won both the Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson awards. Lee’s latest release is Tortured Willows: Bent - Bowed - Unbroken,...
Fabian Nicieza, comic book writer and novelist
September 15, 2021 20:41 - 1 hour - 122 MBFabian Nicieza is a writer of long-standing in the comic book industry. With over a thousand credits in a 30 year career, he has worked on Marvel titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, Cable, Deadpool, and Thunderbolts, and is likely best known as the co-creator of Deadpool; his work on DC titles includes Robin, Superman and the Justice League More recently, Fabian’s debut novel, Suburban Dicks, a mystery wrapped in a comedy, has been called an engrossing and entertaining murder myste...
Ed McRae 2 - the Horror Returns
August 18, 2021 21:25 - 1 hour - 104 MBWhat is horror and how do you make it? Our second conversation with Ed McRae, kiwi horror author, narrative designer and narrative paramedic for the video games industry. Ed's been a screenwriter and story designer for over 13 years, and was lead writer on the hit online RPG Path of Exile. Follow Ed at www.edmcrae.com. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click ...
S.T. Joshi, Lovecraft scholar and cheerful pessimist
July 12, 2021 22:37 - 1 hour - 114 MBS.T. Joshi is an American writer, musician, critic and award-winning scholar whose work has covered much weird and fantastic fiction, especially H. P. Lovecraft, Ambrose Bierce, Lord Dunsany, and associated writers. Incredibly prolific with over 350 books published, he has also expanded into areas such as atheism, weird poetry, race relations and political discussion. Follow him at stjoshi.org. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the tim...
Simon Pulman, entertainment lawyer and strategist
May 23, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 111 MBSimon Pulman is a New York based lawyer and advisor focusing on tv, film, and interactive, including influencers and e-sports. Simon thinks and writes a great deal about the fast evolving landscape of entertainment and digital content - the present and future of how creators connect with audiences worldwide. Follow Simon's writing at www.linkedin.com/in/simonpulman/ Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On so...
Jason Killingsworth, Tune & Fairweather publishing
April 14, 2021 21:26 - 1 hour - 133 MBThe Dark Souls book You Died is a beautiful artefact of love and obsession, raising over €120,000 on Kickstarter. Author and publisher Jason Killingsworth talks about his personal creative journey through religion, journalism, Riot Games, and building Tune & Fairweather as a home for objects of strange wonder. Visit Tune & Fairweather at tuneandfairweather.com. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some p...
Sarah Beaulieu, author & narrative designer (long)
March 14, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour - 120 MBA late night conversation withhttps://twitter.com/jamese?lang=en ( )French writer https://sarah-beaulieu.com/ (Sarah Beaulieu), recently announced as Associate Narrative Director on Assassin's Creed Valhalla at Ubisoft. Mentioned: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1240210/There_Is_No_Game_Wrong_Dimension/ (There is no game) & https://store.steampowered.com/app/303210/The_Beginners_Guide/ (The Beginner’s Guide), two games on games https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAcsAE1tpLuP3y7UhxUoWpQ (Ramb...
Sarah Beaulieu, author & narrative designer
March 14, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour - 120 MBSarah Beaulieu is a French writer, narrative designer, and script doctor, recently announced as Associate Narrative Director on Assassin's Creed Valhalla at Ubisoft. Follow Sarah at sarah-beaulieu.com. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (00:56) - ‘There is no game’ & ‘The Beginner’s Guide’, tw...
Her Mad Song & The Rabbit Bit (short)
March 14, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBThe new Project Tempest novella, Her Mad Song, is out! https://www.project-tempest.net/ (www.project-tempest.net) has the trailer, links to stores, and sample chapters. You can get also get the first novella, 1862, free on https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1001614 (Smashwords). Mentioned: https://twitter.com/jamese?lang=en (James Everett) and his https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f220b200-6201-4e01-9d8b-6ddacff48d5f (Project Tempest interview) about augmented reality https://www.loca...
Her Mad Song & The Rabbit Bit
March 14, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBThe new Project Tempest novella, Her Mad Song, is out! https://www.project-tempest.net/ (www.project-tempest.net) has the trailer, links to stores, and sample chapters. You can get also get the first novella, 1862, free on https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1001614 (Smashwords). Mentioned: https://twitter.com/jamese?lang=en (James Everett) and his https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f220b200-6201-4e01-9d8b-6ddacff48d5f (Project Tempest interview) about augmented reality https://www.loca...
James Everett, extending reality (long)
January 25, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBA wide-ranging conversation with https://twitter.com/jamese?lang=en (James Everett), game designer, creative producer, co-founder of https://www.nzxr.dev/ (NZXR) (the XR stands for Extended Reality). His Canada-New Zealand journey has included Ubisoft, Sidhe Interactive, Magic Leap/Weta Workshop, and Dr Grordbort's Invaders. Covered: Personal creative journeys & inspirations Moments in game design that change us The challenges and possibilities at the bleeding edge of Extended Reality Menti...
James Everett, extending reality at Magic Leap & NZXR
January 25, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBA wide-ranging conversation with James Everett, game designer, creative producer, co-founder of NZXR (the XR stands for Extended Reality). His Canada-New Zealand journey has included Ubisoft, Sidhe Interactive, Magic Leap/Weta Workshop, and Dr Grordbort's Invaders. Follow James on twitter and at NZXR.dev. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp ...
Creative tangles and American buffalo
November 30, 2020 21:18 - 14 minutes - 20 MBThe next Project Tempest story is nearly done! It's been quite the tangle, but navigating strange waters keeps the job interesting. Mentioned: Contact us on [email protected] if you're a creator who can hold a good conversation and would like to have that conversation on the podcast. https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-George-Grinnell-Buffalo/dp/0803226802 (Last Stand: George Bird Grinnell, the Battle to Save the Buffalo, and the Birth of the New West), by Michael Punke, author of The Reven...
Creative tangles and American buffalo (short)
November 30, 2020 21:18 - 14 minutes - 20 MBThe next Project Tempest story is nearly done! It's been quite the tangle, but navigating strange waters keeps the job interesting. Mentioned: Contact us on [email protected] if you're a creator who can hold a good conversation and would like to have that conversation on the podcast. https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-George-Grinnell-Buffalo/dp/0803226802 (Last Stand: George Bird Grinnell, the Battle to Save the Buffalo, and the Birth of the New West), by Michael Punke, author of The Reven...
Ed McRae, Writer & Narrative Designer (long)
November 02, 2020 21:28 - 1 hour - 118 MBA rollicking conversation with https://www.edmcrae.com/ (Ed McRae), kiwi LitRPG author, narrative designer and narrative paramedic for the video games industry. Ed's been a screenwriter and story designer for over 13 years, and was lead writer on the hit online RPG Path of Exile. Covered: Personal creative journeys & inspirations Why we're each excited about the future of NZ horror Move over the old guard - what's coming next in storymaking Mentioned: https://thunderlotusgames.com/spiritfa...
Ed McRae, writer & narrative designer
November 02, 2020 21:28 - 1 hour - 118 MBA rollicking conversation with Ed McRae, kiwi LitRPG author, narrative designer and narrative paramedic for the video games industry. Ed's been a screenwriter and story designer for over 13 years, and was lead writer on the hit online RPG Path of Exile. Follow Ed at www.edmcrae.com. Subscribe: Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple | Captivate (direct) Outline: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. ...
Sunlit hills and twisted adventures (short)
October 19, 2020 22:27 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBA quick catchup on the Wellington weather, what's next for Project Tempest, and a couple of haunting adventure games. Mentioned: https://www.failbettergames.com/sunless/ (Sunless Sea), in which Victorian-era London has been moved beneath the earth's surface to the edge of the Unterzee, a vast underground ocean. http://kentuckyroutezero.com/ (Kentucky Route Zero), a magic realist adventure game, with deep shades of David Lynch. Producer for this podcast is Kearin Armstrong.
Sunlit hills and twisted adventures
October 19, 2020 22:27 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBA quick catchup on the Wellington weather, what's next for Project Tempest, and a couple of haunting adventure games. Mentioned: https://www.failbettergames.com/sunless/ (Sunless Sea), in which Victorian-era London has been moved beneath the earth's surface to the edge of the Unterzee, a vast underground ocean. http://kentuckyroutezero.com/ (Kentucky Route Zero), a magic realist adventure game, with deep shades of David Lynch. *** Find us at https://www.project-tempest.net/podcast (www.pro...
Trailer - Welcome to Tempest Bay
August 05, 2020 23:25 - 6 minutes - 9.05 MBA quick preview of the Tempest Bay podcast, to whet your whistle and help you know if this is something you might be into. I'm C J Halbard. I live in Wellington, New Zealand, near the ends of the earth. We're building an imaginary place called Tempest Bay and filling it with stories. Quirky, very human stories about the people in this small Kiwi town by the sea, living their lives in a world going mad. Horror stories, of a sort, but with a lot of humanity, creativity, local history woven in...
Welcome to Tempest Bay
August 05, 2020 22:25 - 6 minutes - 9.05 MBA quick preview of the Tempest Bay podcast, to whet your whistle and help you know if this is something you might be into. I'm C J Halbard. I live in Wellington, New Zealand, near the ends of the earth. We're building an imaginary place called Tempest Bay and filling it with stories. Quirky, very human stories about people living their lives in a world going mad. Along the way, we'll connect with other creators, having in-depth conversations about their inspirations, struggles, and obsessi...