Latest Immersive entertainment Podcast Episodes
Jennine Willett on Third Rail Projects, Developing New Works and VR + Immersive Theatre
We're Live - September 25, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutesJennine Willett is the co-artistic director for Third Rail Projects, a New York based immersive and site specific company. Jennine is a director, choreographer, educator, and creative consultant. She is co-creator of the Brooklyn immersive theater hits Then She Fell and The Grand Paradise, and t...
Jennine Willet on Third Rail Projects, Developing New Works and VR + Immersive Theatre
We're Live - September 25, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutesJennine Willett is the co-artistic director for Third Rail Projects, a New York based immersive and site specific company. Jennine is a director, choreographer, educator, and creative consultant. She is co-creator of the Brooklyn immersive theater hits Then She Fell and The Grand Paradise, and t...
Rafael Pavon on VR producing, user-centric storytelling and the future of VR.
We're Live - September 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourRafael Pavon, an award winning creator and producer of virtual reality and immersive media experiences. Rafael started his career as a filmmaker, then jumped fully into VR producing after putting on his first head set. He was Creative Director an immersive studio called Future Lighthouse, a Dis...
Joanna Popper - The future of location based entertainment, Amazon's Jack Ryan experience and more
We're Live - September 03, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutesJoanna Popper is a senior media and entertainment executive with 20 years of experience in the US and internationally. She's worked with NBC Universal, Singularity University, McKinsey and most recently as Global head of VR + Location Based Entertainment at Hewlett-Packard. She is also a sought ...
Sammy Chien on Exploring Spirituality Through Art, Dance and Technology, and Virtual Performances
We're Live - August 20, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutesSammy Chien (Chimerik) is a Taipei born, Vancouver based first generation Taiwanese-Canadian immigrant and queer artist-of-colour (He/She/They). He is an interdisciplinary artist, director, performer, researcher and mentor who works with film, sound art, new media, performance, movement, dance, ...
Bob Bonniol on the Creative Process During a Pandemic and the Future of Live Events
We're Live - August 20, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutesEmmy Award winner Bob Bonniol is an acclaimed director and designer of live production, broadcast, and media-driven interactive installations. Widely known for his ability to transform live experiences into must-see spectacles, his imaginative implementation of media and interactivity has render...
Christina Heller - Volumetric Capture Technology, Metastage and Producing VR
We're Live - August 20, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutesChristina is the CEO of Metastage, an XR studio that brings real people and performances into digital worlds through volumetric capture and complementary tools. Metastage is the first US partner for the Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture system and located in Los Angeles. Prior to leading Metastag...
Podcast Trailer
We're Live - August 17, 2020 03:00 - 1 minuteWe’re Live is a podcast about technology, live events and the experience economy. Each episode I interview the artists, technologists and producers that are changing the way we experience entertainment -- from AR/VR to live in-person experiences. Find out more about the show and me at fraserlar...
This Immersive Globe | Steve Boyle of Epic Immersive
Immersion Nation Podcast - July 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week in the interview we talk with the one, the only, Steve Boyle; CEO of Epic Immersive. From immersive hackathons in Paris to swing dancing in Japanese internment camps, we cover a whole lot of ground! We start by discussing steve’s background which starts with performance education in ...
This Immersive Globe | Steve Boyle of Epic Immersive
Immersion Nation Podcast - July 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week in the interview we talk with the one, the only, Steve Boyle; CEO of Epic Immersive. From immersive hackathons in Paris to swing dancing in Japanese internment camps, we cover a whole lot of ground! We start by discussing steve’s background which starts with performance education in ...
RECON & the Room Escape Artists | David and Lisa Spira
Immersion Nation Podcast - July 22, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week in the interview, we talk with David and Lisa Sipra; the co-founders of Room Escape Artist, the most prolific publication covering escape rooms and the escape room industry. We start by talking about Lisa and David’s first escape rooms and how Room Escape Artist (or REA for short) ca...
Crafting Immersive Performance | Amber Lawson and Erik Abbot-Main
Immersion Nation Podcast - July 15, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week in the interview, we talk with two seasoned immersive performers, Amber Lawson, and Erik Abbot-Main. One who’s principle experience comes from immersive dance in New York City, and the other from interactive acting in Los Angeles. Their professional backgrounds couldn’t be more differe...
Into the Void | Jorge DeMoya and Julian Rodriguez
Immersion Nation Podcast - July 07, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week in the interview we get some fresh perspective from outside the immersive community, talking with Jorge Demoya and Julian Rodriguez about the virtual reality experience, The VOID. We explore the delta between the reactions of a gamer and a non-gamer to this industry staple and go in...
Innovating out of Limitation | Kendra Slack and Jordan Chlapecka
Immersion Nation Podcast - June 29, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week in the interview, we talk with Kendra Slack and Jordan Chlapecka of Linked Dance Theatre, a group based in New York City that creates immersive experiences that utilize a multitude of mediums in their work, but of course, emphasize dance. We talk about: Their paths and how Linked Dan...
Finding Hidden Magic | Tommy Honton
Immersion Nation Podcast - June 21, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week in the interview we talk with experience designer Tommy Honton about finding hidden magic in the world and Tommy's origin story. The creation of Stash House, LA. Why the Los Angeles legislature is confused about immersive entertainment. The art of the 2nd or 3rd impression and how Tomm...
Season 2 - Trailer 2
Immersion Nation Podcast - May 15, 2020 11:00 - 54 seconds ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEntertainment is changing. Discover how Immersive entertainment is changing our culture, the way we interact, and the way we play. Each Monday, the creators of immersive experiences tell us what it means to engage with new rules in new worlds. VR, escape rooms, social adventures, and alternate re...
Season 2 - Trailer 1
Immersion Nation Podcast - May 15, 2020 00:00 - 59 seconds ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEntertainment is changing. Discover how Immersive entertainment is changing our culture, the way we interact, and the way we play. Each Monday, the creators of immersive experiences tell us what it means to engage with new rules in new worlds. VR, escape rooms, social adventures, and alternate re...
2019 Immersion Awards Announcements
Immersion Nation Podcast - February 15, 2020 16:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe results are in! For all of you who voted. Thank you so much for taking the time helping to help support both your favorite immersive experiences, creators, and the immersive community! On January 28th, we reached out to a myriad of wonderful immersive creators... Now, 18 days and couple th...
Roundtable discussion: Immersive Entertainment and Real World Impact • Part 3
Immersion Nation Podcast - February 14, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to the 3rd and final part of this roundtable discussion on immersive entertainment and it impacts on the real world. Joining us we have Caroline Murphy, Chief Creative Officer of Incantrix Productions. Jessica Creane, founder of IKANTKOAN Games. Justin Fyles, Co-founder and Managing Dir...
Roundtable discussion: Immersive Entertainment and Real World Impact • Part 2
Immersion Nation Podcast - February 07, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis is part two of the three-part roundtable discussion on the real-world impact of immersive entertainment. This, in many ways, is the perfect set of episodes to be airing now, because this is the time of year where many so many people, subcultures, and industries zoom out to look at the broad...
Roundtable discussion: Immersive Entertainment and Real World Impact • Part 1
Immersion Nation Podcast - January 31, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week we have not one but 4 truly phenomenal guests. This is the first part of a round table discussion on immersive entertainment and its relationship to real experiences and the real world. Caroline Murphy of 'Incantrix Productions', Jessica Creane of 'IKANTKOAN Games', Justin Fyles of 'An...
Roundtable Discussion: Immersive Entertainment and Real World Impact • Part 1
Immersion Nation Podcast - January 31, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week we have not one but 4 truly phenomenal guests. This is the first part of a round table discussion on immersive entertainment and its relationship to real experiences and the real world. Caroline Murphy of 'Incantrix Productions', Jessica Creane of 'IKANTKOAN Games', Justin Fyles of 'An...
Immersive in 2019 & 2020 • The Value of Play pt. 2 • The 2019 Immersion Awards
Immersion Nation Podcast - January 29, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode, we talk about the 2019 immersion awards and take a look at the big picture of immersive entertainment in 2019. We revisit the concept of play with a few listeners of the podcast joining us to share their thoughts on the importance of play. Next, we discuss the potential future o...
#36 Connection is the Secret Sauce with Ross Tipograph
Immersion Nation Podcast - January 17, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBy now, we all know, It’s all about connection. So why am I coming back to this topic here? Because connection can be manifested in so many different ways. It struck me when going through the first section of this interview. It seems like the way Ross cultivates connection is by seeing a spar...
#35 Inside the Mind of an Experience Designer with Ross Tipograph
Immersion Nation Podcast - January 10, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe all have our superpowers. The set of unique experiences we have that make us uniquely suited for specific things. Often, our superpowers come from the combination of many different skills. Now, in our world, the world of immersive entertainment; theater and marketing may seem like an obvio...
#35 Inside the Mind of an Experience Designer with Ross Tipograph
Immersion Nation Podcast - January 10, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe all have our superpowers. The set of unique experiences we have that make us uniquely suited for specific things. Often, our superpowers come from the combination of many different skills. Now, in our world, the world of immersive entertainment; theater and marketing may seem like an obvio...
#34 When fiction looks at you with Jeromy Barber
Immersion Nation Podcast - January 03, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTo recap, last week we left off. Jeromy had gotten a call from a local bar/beer garden asking him to produce a Halloween season show for their upstairs space. They had a month to make this show, the rabbit cage, come together. We talk about this adventure in creation and how one could layer ex...
#34 When fiction looks at you with Jeromy Barber of Dinolion
Immersion Nation Podcast - January 03, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTo recap, last week we left off. Jeromy had gotten a call from a local bar/beer garden asking him to produce a Halloween season show for their upstairs space. They had a month to make this show, the rabbit cage, come together. We talk about this adventure in creation and how one could layer ex...
#33 Designing for Champaign Problems with Jeromy Barber of Dinolion
Immersion Nation Podcast - December 26, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn 2005, Jeromy Barber moved from New York City to a small town in Texas. If Jeromy's life was a screenplay, and I was editing? I would probably advise the writer to make it just a touch less formulaic. It is fantastic. Jeromy has trained with the comedy monolith, Second City. Founded the impro...
#33 Designing for Champaign Problems with Jeromy Barber of Dino Lion
Immersion Nation Podcast - December 26, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn 2005, Jeromy Barber moved from New York City to a small town in Texas. If Jeromy's life was a screenplay, and I was editing? I would probably advise the writer to make it just a touch less formulaic. It is fantastic. Jeromy has trained with the comedy monolith, Second City. Founded the impro...
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