Podcasts about Worldbuilding

Send us a text“Is your fantasy world leading readers closer to God, or just into the woods?” Christian fantasy authors often wrestle with a big question: Can I use magic in my stories without compromising biblical truth? In this episode, we break down how to create magic systems that are imaginative, compelling, and Christ-honoring.

In this episode of Future of Film, Alex Stolz speaks with worldbuilding pioneer Kurt McClung, a narrative designer whose “world-first” methodology has helped build over 100 fictional universes across AAA games, film, TV, animation, and transmedia. From major gmaing franchises such as Ghost Recon and Beyond Good & Evil 2 to original IPs in development for the screen, Kurt has worked at the intersection of storytelling, design, and audience engagement for over two decades. Kurt shares why the traditional focus on characters and plot is no longer enough and how starting with a flawed world, defined by a central metaphor or societal question, can unlock new creative possibilities and commercial longevity. But more than that, Kurt explores how powerful worlds don't just contain stories they create space for audience participation, debate, and community-building. With real world and practical examples, Kurt explains how worldbuilding is not just a storytelling tool, it's a strategic engine that can align creative teams, connect with real-world conversations and give audiences something they want to explore, contribute to, and advocate for. Whether you're developing a game, a TV series, or an immersive transmedia experience, this conversation offers essential insights into designing IP that's both creatively bold and culturally resonant. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why starting with a flawed world — not a character — leads to stronger stories - How to frame your world as a metaphor for a meaningful societal question - The three essential elements of a compelling narrative bible - How world-first storytelling creates alignment across large creative teams - Why audiences gather around problems, not plots and how to build a community around your story -Practical strategies for involving marketing and distribution early through theme-based outreach - How to design IP with built-in potential for audience expansion and participation About Kurt McClung Kurt McClung is a transmedia storyteller with a passion for epic inspirational experiences. He started his career writing graphic novels and interactive children's books, and then blossomed into videogames and recently television and cinema. He has worked on over on one hundred fictional worlds for more than forty studios as a Creator, Writer, Lead Writer, Script Doctor, Content Director, Narrative Designer and World Designer. A specialist of IP creation, narrative structure and world logic with an industrial engineering education, he builds fictional journeys like one would plan the construction of a work of architecture. He has developed his own set of creative vision tools, and has shared his passion teaching transmedia strategy, interactive script writing, world design and 360 narrative design in several universities and for master class circuits. He serves as narrative Content Director on several boards of game studios he helped found. Kurt is an excellent team builder and creative alignment lead, whether on small scale projects or those of AAA scale. He strives to give audiences a novel point of view, an “extra life”.

Alison Mckenzie joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, THE BLACKSMITH'S BRIDE! We talk about her inspiration for the book (a role playing game based off a Robinhood TV show), why she is fascinated by eras like 1380s in England when change is in the air, and how relationship dynamics can work as great metaphors for political systems. Plus, she shares the romance rule she broke when she decided to publish this book!   00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:32 Reading from 'The Blacksmith's Bride' 13:18 Discussion on the Scene and Tropes 14:01 Origins and Inspirations Behind the Story 17:56 Historical Context and World-Building 20:44 Influences and Favorite Authors 22:37 Love It or Leave It? 28:24 Breaking Romance Rules and Self-Publishing 30:05 Where to Find 'The Blacksmith's Bride'   Find out more about Alison Mckeznie at alisonmckenziewrites.wordpress.com   HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh  Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)   Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler)  Instagram (@historicalromancesampler) 

Temptation comes calling.JOIN OUR DISCORDHelp support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website!Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush CoilOriginal Composition by Serpent Sound Studios

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Au Coin du Checkpoint se réunit sous les cocotiers, toujours autours du feu mais cette fois ci, on sort les ukulélé ! On discute et on partage nos souvenirs des meilleurs prologues de jeu video (petite dédicace a Velvet Wombat, merci pour l'idee) ! Rejoignez-nous sur les réseaux pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes et pour discuter avec nous de vos univers vidéoludiques et de vos favoris. Ensemble, faisons grandir la communauté Au Coin du Checkpoint !

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What happens when you have to build an entire world on the spot? In this episode of The Corner of Story and Game, we sit down with Jesse Theiler, the creator behind The Dungeon Cocktail Experience, to explore the art of worldbuilding in real time.Jesse shares how his background in improv and D&D has shaped his approach to storytelling, including how he engages players in collaborative narrative design and the tools he uses to maintain consistency in worlds that are being built on the fly.Whether you're a game designer, GM, or writer, you'll walk away with actionable insights into:

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Ramya Venkataraman Teaching the World: Building a Global Community with Purpose and Impact July 15th, Tuesday

Chac and Gobbo talk over Gods and Pantheons in Part 2 of our most recent World-Building roundtable. They examine Pantheons, Domains, Culture, and Religions, delving into history and anthropological aspects, all to provide more context for building gods in Fantasy and Space Fantasy settings. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!Sump-Fisherman Joe: "FOUR ARMER EMPEROR!"Arbites: "What did you say?"Joe:" ...for...the... emperor?"Email the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us today on Discord! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under the Hive of Madness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH!⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find our cast through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Underthehiveofmadness.com⁠⁠

Mit "First Steps" gelingt Marvel ein echter Balanceakt. Der Film ist actionreich, unterhaltsam und visuell beeindruckend, gleichzeitig aber getragen von glaubwürdigen Figuren und einer erstaunlich starken Gruppendynamik. Er ist keine One-Man-Show und auch kein CGI-Overkill, sondern ein Ensemble-Film, der die "First Family" des Marvel-Universums endlich so zeigt, wie sie gedacht war. Als Team, das nicht aus coolen Sprüchen besteht, sondern aus Bindung, Konflikten und Vertrauen.Was besonders auffällt, ist das Spiel der vier Hauptdarsteller. Sie wirken nicht wie Castings für ein Poster, sondern wie echte Figuren mit Vergangenheit. Reed Richards ist forsch und brillant, aber innerlich zerrissen. Sue Storm hat als Figur endlich Raum. Sie ist nicht nur die Stimme der Vernunft, sondern selbst komplex. Johnny bringt Tempo und Reibung, ohne zur Karikatur zu werden. Und Ben Grimm, das "Ding", ist mehr als nur ein tragischer Sidekick. Er ist der emotionale Anker des Films.

In this week's Talking Money, Etholle talks us through the recurring habit of sci-fi writers and directors to use the overarching term 'credits', instead of creating a brand-new currency. 

Summary:  BuildingResilient ChildrenThis guideoffers parents twelve strategies for fostering resilience in theirchildren. Key approaches include empowering children to solveproblems independently, exposing them to manageable stress, validating theirfeelings, and sharing family stories of overcoming adversity. The guide alsoemphasizes the importance of teaching children to embrace challenges,understand a range of emotions, and build self-worth and kindness. Finally, itstresses the significance of open communication about life's difficulties,including mental health and suicide awareness, to create a supportiveenvironment. What keystrategies foster resilience in children, according to this guide? How doesmanageable stress benefit child development?How canparents foster grit in their children?What roledo family stories play in resilience?

The Fantastic 4: First Steps is getting a lot of hype right now. We liked it... but found the screenplay flawed. 00:00 State of the Fantastic 4 IP 03:18 The Worldbuilding 11:31 Doomsday Theories 16:29 Structure and Dialogue 24:59 Visuals and Filmmaking 30:18 Production Design 37:22 High Stakes 42:04 The Score 43:18 The Family Dynamic 49:41 Stray Thoughts 53:42 Wrap-up WEBSITE: https://www.thoughtplane.ca/ JUSTIN'S SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/jchurchtpm/ Recorded by Joseph Morin and Justin Church Edited by Joseph Morin Close Up cover art by Justin Church #fantasticfour #marvelstudios #blockbuster #pedropascal #closeup #reviews

Satte elf Teile hat die Story des aktuellen Magic-Sets "Am Rande der Ewigkeiten". Aber keine Sorge. Wir geben Euch wie gewohnt einen kurzen, knackigen Überblick über die Story und tauchen dann ein ins Worldbuilding. Dabei hilft uns dieses Mal – ganz Sci-Fi – eine künstliche Intelligenz und da kommen dann noch mal ganz neue Aspekte der Story zutage, die selbst das Creative Team von Wizards nicht auf den Schirm hatte. Also steigt ein, drück die Playtaste und hebt mit uns in die spannende Space Opera in den Weiten des Weltalls.

What makes a story -- and a world -- "cozy"? What are the conflicts, challenges, and obstacles like when, instead of taking the Ring to Mordor, you heroes are trying to keep a coffee shop afloat or open a pet shop? Sarah Beth Durst joins us to discuss not just what cozy fantasy is, but how its radical joy can be a powerful act of subversion when the real world tells us to be cynical or defeatist. We also explore how cozy fantasy expands what the fantasy genre gets to be when it refocuses the lens on different kinds of protagonists and places. Often, it centers and lifts up different kinds of protagonists, ordinary people rather than Chosen Ones. The world itself might be one where things are relatively calm -- or there could be a full-on Battle for the Powers of Good happening somewhere, just not in the story's imminent proximity. A smaller story can still be important, complex, and deeply satisfying. [Transcript for Episode 160] Our Guest: Sarah Beth Durst is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty-five books for adults, teens, and kids, including cozy fantasy The Spellshop. She's been awarded the American Library Association's Alex Award, the Libby Book Award for Best Fantasy, and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Several of her books have been optioned for film/television, including Drink Slay Love, which was made into a TV movie and was a question on Jeopardy! She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, her children, and her ill-mannered cat. Visit her at sarahbethdurst.com.

The final session of our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars. The final battle at the World Axis continues. Aided by the many allies they've made throughout their adventures, the PCs fight for the survival of Primordia itself. Together they will make a decision that changes Primordia forever.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

The final session of our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars. The final battle at the World Axis continues. Aided by the many allies they've made throughout their adventures, the PCs fight for the survival of Primordia itself. Together they will make a decision that changes Primordia forever. This is part 2 of the session.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Standing in the collapsed tunnel blocking Dragon Road, Darla witnesses the true, brutal nature of magic. Prosper becomes a terrifying force, erasing the past one memory at a time to clear the path. The man she's left with is a stranger, but a final, shocking revelation suggests a memory too strong for even magic to destroy.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.---Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.---Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.----Grab some Thieves Guild merch!https://store.podcastalchemy.studio----Check out our other drama podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn't abandoned the world.https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcaneThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday----Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Send us a textJoin us for an insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball as we welcome the talented author J.F. Monroe, creator of the captivating Legacy of the Four trilogy. J.F. shares her journey from aspiring writer to published author, emphasizing the importance of building relatable characters amidst fantastical settings. Discover her unique approach to blending romance with high-stakes fantasy, and how her characters' emotional struggles resonate with readers on a profound level. J.F. also reveals her cinematic vision for her work and the pivotal lessons she has learned throughout her writing process. With her upcoming book release just around the corner, this episode is filled with inspiration and motivation for anyone pursuing their dreams.

Gobbo, Emmy, and Drew sit down to talk about designing and writing Gods and Pantheons. In Part 1, they discuss some of the finer points of genre blending, as well as what makes a god, by exploring the works of Lovecraft, Martin, and Gaiman, while also examining works such as The Magnus Archives, Dragon Age, and Guild Wars. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"They stalk cloaked in shadows, these killer-tyrants made of blood..."Email the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us today on Discord! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under the Hive of Madness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH!⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find our cast through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Underthehiveofmadness.com⁠⁠

World building isn't just about the fun, nerdy stuff (though I'm always here for that). It can also be strategic—the part where your dragons, space stations, or magic moose help you actually reach your readers.

Brooke and Tyler invite Lydia Suen, Lead Writer of the Cosmere RPG, and Lyla McBeath Fujiwara, Stonewalkers Adventure Book Lead, to discuss the digital release of the Cosmere RPG and the Stonewalkers campaign. We disucss Lydia and Lyla's path to becoming worldbuilders, the mechanics of the Cosmere RPG's Plotweaver System, and how the Stonewalkers campaign went from idea to full campaign. This episode does not include major spoilers for the Stonewalkers campaign and can be listened to by gamers and non-gamers alike. #AlmostAllSpoilers Follow Brotherwise on Socials to get more news about the launch and all their exciting projects. Instagram: @brotherwisegames (https://www.instagram.com/brotherwisegames) @cosmererpg (https://www.instagram.com/cosmererpg) Bluesky: @brotherwisegames.bsky.social‬ (https://bsky.app/profile/brotherwisegames.bsky.social) TikTok: @brotherwisegames (https://www.tiktok.com/@brotherwisegames) YouTube: @brotherwisegames (https://www.youtube.com/@BrotherwiseGames) Threads: @brotherwisegames (https://www.threads.com/@brotherwisegames) Brotherwise Games Discord Launch Party. Friday, July 25. 11am PT/2pm ET (https://discord.gg/nVAEA9cYE3?event=1387862029888520242) Worldhopper Ball Reunion Live Stream. Saturday, July 26. 1pm PT/3pm ET (https://www.youtube.com/@CosmereConvo) Shard of Opportunity. A Cosmere RPG Web Series. (https://www.youtube.com/@ShardofOpportunity) An actual play of the Cosmere RPG split into two different groups. One following the canon stories (Tyler is here!) produced by Brotherwise and one homebrewing their own tales. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

Joe Abercrombie (author of The Blade Itself and many other brilliant stories) joins me to discuss the opening chapters from his new book, The Devils. This is an in-depth deep dive into the techniques Joe uses to hook readers, introduce characters, and develop an interesting fantasy world. Click here to get my free 5-day character course.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:23 - Writing a great opening hook10:59 - Does Joe read aloud during editing? 12:05 - What makes 'good prose'? 13:34 - Deep dive into Diaz's character 22:53 - Chapter transitions and pacing 25:01 - Introduction of Alex 30:03 - Using familiar tropes in fresh ways 34:45 - Making metaphors multilayered 41:00 - Worldbuilding through POV 46:40 - Deductive vs inductive worldbuilding 49:55 - Abercrombie's anti-worldbuilding approach 54:17 - How to introduce several characters at once01:02:33 - Jed's favourite character from The Devils1:04:55 - What is Joe trying to improve with his writing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex and Brian dive into the power of building brand universes, using Late Checkout as a standout example of a brand doing it right. They break down how to use movies as a tool, create better on-ramps, and build worlds people want to be part of. Plus, how to avoid outdated tactics and keep your brand from being stuck in 2017.As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week.--------------------WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex?Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcastOR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com--------------------WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head tohttps://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1NEWSLETTER:For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed atwww.marketingexamined.com--------------------Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IGwww.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atxwww.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Alex Wang, the Visual Effects Supervisor for the acclaimed HBO series The Last of Us, to break down the monumental VFX work behind the show's highly anticipated second season. Alex pulls back the curtain on the incredible challenges and creative triumphs of bringing the post-apocalyptic world to life, from the massive scale of the infected horde to the intricate details of hero creatures like the Bloater. He discusses the crucial balance between practical and digital effects, the importance of building trust with showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, and the seamless collaboration with world-class VFX houses like Weta, DNEG, and ILP. This conversation delves deep into the specific hurdles of Season 2, including a massive battle sequence Alex likens to "Helm's Deep," the complexities of a dramatic stormy water episode, and the creative pipeline from concept art to final shot. Alex shares how the team learned from Season 1 to push the boundaries of world-building and create environments that are both epic in scope and grounded in reality. This is a must-listen for any fan of The Last of Us and for visual effects artists and supervisors interested in the high-level strategy and creative problem-solving required to execute VFX on one of television's biggest shows. Topics Covered: The VFX of The Last of Us Season 2 Alex Wang's Role as VFX Supervisor Creating the Infected Horde and the Challenges of Crowd Simulation A Deep Dive into Season 2's Massive Battle Sequence Asset Creation for the Bloater and Other Infected Balancing Practical Effects with Digital Enhancements (Pyro, Weather, etc.) World-Building and Large-Scale Environment Extensions The Complexities of Creating the Stormy Water Sequence Collaboration with Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann Managing Multiple VFX Vendors (Weta, DNEG, ILP, Rise) The Creative Process from Concept Art to Final Shot Quotes: On the massive battle sequence: "I thought to myself, 'Craig, this is your Helm's Deep.'" On designing the infected horde: "These are civilians that became infected... their own story. So repetition is not something that we want." Resources: The Last of Us on HBO Weta FX DNEG Rise VFX Important Looking Pirates (ILP) Naughty Dog

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COSMOS Manga Review, Alien Theories & Our Pokémon Teams | AniPro Podcast 189Episode Overview:AniPro hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay explore their alien sides as they take a look at the Men in Black-like manga: Cosmos! Tune in to find out if Ryuhei Tamura's 2023 alien insurance agency manga is destined for the stars, or a crash landing!Also, the boys discuss para-social relationships, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - AniProPod 189 Intro 00:03:45 - Parasocial Relationships: How We Connect With Creators00:08:15 - Our Unique Skills In an Anime Game00:15:03 - Are Aliens Already on Earth? Theories and Speculation00:20:23 - Far Away Aliens, Mars Mysteries & Musings on Reality00:24:46 - Bad Concepts, Great Anime: Unexpected Success Stories00:35:18 - Our Realistic Pokémon Teams: If We Were Trainers00:46:27 - Cosmos Manga Review Introduction: Alien Insurance Begins00:50:19 - Similar Manga Recommendations & Genre Comparisons00:56:39 - Cosmos' Premise: Sci-Fi Mystery With Heart01:04:15 - Worldbuilding of Cosmos: Aliens, Agencies & Ethical Questions01:09:50 - Alien Characters: Design, Role, and Narrative Use01:16:04 - Plot Thoughts (Spoiler-Free): Episodic Format & Story Pacing01:22:03 - Character Dynamics & Emotional Arcs in Cosmos01:30:04 - Art Style & Character Designs: What Stands Out01:34:25 - Would Cosmos Work as an Anime Adaptation?01:38:56 - Final Thoughts, Ratings & Is It Worth Reading?01:44:51 - Wrap-Up & What's Coming Next on AniProSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! → ID: INVADEDManga – Cosmos → Wandance → Kindergarten WarsMusic & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya”Bumper Track – "She Dances For No One" by Percentage PROMusic licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

I talk with pop culture scholar Shawn Taylor about fandom at the Immersive Design Summit 2019, and be sure to check out his post "We the Fans: How Our Powers Can Change the World" for more on his thoughts on fandom. We also talk about Edward T. Hall's concept of Monochronic vs Polychronic time. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I spoke with Michèle Stephenson, Joe Brewster, & idris brewster about There Goes Nikki at Tribeca Immersive 2025. See more context in the rough transcript below. (Photo by Mikhail Mishin courtesy of Onassis ONX) Tribeca Immersive 2025 Selection #1567: Tribeca Immersive Curators on the 2025 Selection of Impact Projects Curated by Onassis ONX, Agog, & Tribeca #1569: Family of Storytellers Creates an AR Memorial of Black Poet Nikki Giovanni with Epic Organic Garden Installation #1570: "The Founders Pillars and The Power Loom" Uses AR to Recontextualize Wall Street History Through African Textiles and Myths #1571: "Uncharted VR" Explores the Spatialization of African Languages and Knowledge through Immersive Architecture and Adowa Dance #1572: "The Innocence of Unknowing" Uses Socratic Dialogue with AI & Video Essay to Deconstruct Root Cases of Gun Violence #1573: Muslim Futurist "New Maqam City" Invites Users to Play with Mystic Sufi Beats to Imagine States of Flourishing #1574: Part 1: Co-Creation with XR for Building Community with "A Father's Lullaby" (2023) #1575: Part 2: Co-Creation with XR for Building Community with "A Father's Lullaby" (2025) Boreal Dreams Scent Onassis ONX Summer Showcase & Other Interviews #1579: The Backstory of ONX Studios and the Onassis Foundation's Support for XR Art & Innovation #1580: "Neuro-Cinema: From Synapse to Montage" Explores Bioethics Moral Dilemmas & BCI-Controlled Editing & Robotics #1581: The Story Behind "The Orixa Project" Series of XR Experiences #1582: Shawn Taylor on Fandom for Social Change, Polychronic Time, Worldbuilding & Future Dreaming #1583: From XR Storytelling to Museum to Ice Cream to AI: Michaela Ternasky-Holland's Entry into Immersive #1584: White Paper on XR for Impact Campaign Activation for "On the Morning You Wake to the End of the World" #1585: Debating AI Project and a Curating Taiwanese LBE VR Exhibition at Museum of Moving Image #1586: Academic Research on Immersive Storytelling with Philippe Bedard, co-editor of "States of Immersion Across Media: Bodies, Techniques, Practices" book #1587: "Space-Time Adventure Tour" AR Guided Tour to NYC Central Park Monuments #1588: Excurio on Bringing their High-Throughput, XR LBE Theaters to North America #1589: Using VR to Paint Dreams for Active Imagination, Collaborative Dreamwork, and Symbolic Contemplation This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

It’s not every day you get to interview one of your heroes, but in this episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding is in conversation with one of hers. Meet T.A. White, the American author behind several acclaimed series that cross the fantasy genres. Tobey shares her journey into writing, including a unique background that offers insight into authority and combat. She offers thoughtful reflections on her writing process, tips for crafting strong characters, and how to handle the art of a slow-burn romance. The episode concludes with a fun discussion: which fantasy world has the best maps? A must-listen for aspiring writers and anyone in search of their next favourite series.(00:05) Fantasy Author Exploring Genre Diversity(14:45) Character Development Through Genre Exploration(24:09) Slow Burn Romance Writing and World BuildingFor more information on TA White, and to explore her literary works, visit http://www.tawhiteauthor.com/home.html For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

Welcome back to the long-awaited return of Foundation on Apple TV. In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton dive into the first episode of season three titled, 'A Song for the End of Everything.' They discuss key plot elements, characters, and predictions for the rest of the season. Highlights include the introduction of the Mule, the evolving character dynamics among the Cleons, and the ambitious task of continuing a storyline that spans centuries. Get ready for an in-depth discussion as the hosts share their immediate reactions and theories.00:00 Welcome Back to Foundation Season 3!01:25 Initial Reactions and Predictions02:31 The Importance of Season 302:49 Viewership and Popularity Concerns03:30 World-Building and Character Development04:41 Theories and Speculations06:08 Empire vs. Foundation Dynamics08:55 Character Arcs and Humanization18:06 The Mule's Threat and Predictions22:53 Casting Choices and Comparisons24:00 Recognizing Familiar Faces24:41 Connecting TV Shows and Theories26:33 Character Analysis and Speculations28:27 Foundation's New Developments30:17 Visual Marvels and Art Direction36:18 Favorite Moments and Characters43:03 Final Thoughts and OutroKeep up with all things Story Archives Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@soapbox.house⁠⁠⁠Support this show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠Follow the hosts on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariobusto @zacharyrnewtonMario's Production Company: 1992films.comZachary's Design Company: zacharyrnewton.com

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the final battle at the World Axis continues. Aided by the many allies they've made throughout their adventures, the PCs fight for the survival of Primordia itself. They are now level 17.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the final battle at the World Axis continues. Aided by the many allies they've made throughout their adventures, the PCs fight for the survival of Primordia itself. They are now level 17. This is part 2 of the session.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Kolby Mac returns to review James Gunn's Superman. It's a massive film study, a pointed Oscars Profile, and we have the perfect guest for the occasion. NON-SPOILER REVIEW SECTION FOR SUPERMAN: Reception, Box Office, & Our Movie Watching Experiences - 2:37 General Thoughts + Comparing to other James Gunn Films - 10:16 Why “superhero fatigue” is a premise for this story - 15:50 Rewatchability, The Superman Problem & Worldbuilding - 19:11 How the Politics are benign - 24:48 An Ensemble of Strong Performances - 31:39 Production Values and Oscar Lens - 40:57 Spoiler Warning - 50:55 SPOILER REVIEW SECTION: Changing the canon for good and for ill - 52:18 Making character scenes count because it's such an ensemble piece - 58:11 Where James Gunn is ambitious - 1:02:05 How a strong evil plan brings about a more rounded hero - 1:08:33 Combating superhero fatigue & why it's polarizing - 1:11:01 More Bests & Worst Scenes - 1:14:29 What's coming next for the DCU & Our Grades - 1:20:32 OUTRO: What's coming next on The Kolby Told Me Podcast and where you can find all of Kolby's work on the internet. Make sure you guys follow him on social media and like, subscribe and review & rate him 5 stars. He goes back with us, and we love having him on the show. As for what's coming next from us, we'll hopefully do some Mike, Mike and Emmy work with the Emmy Noms incoming this week. Plus, we will continue to follow the Superman Box Office and root for it in theaters. Kolby Told Me on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3FodYSr3yWaIySSAjYrAtc Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kolby-told-me-podcast/id1449736187 Follow him on X https://x.com/kolbytoldme Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kolbytoldme/?hl=en

Grab my free Worldbuilding Simplified guide. Fantasy author A.M. Deese (aka Alexis Marrero Deese) joins me to talk about her immersive Dance of the Elements series, how she builds layered magical worlds, and what it really looks like to write through fear, doubt, and procrastination.We dive into the challenges of writing a dynamic fantasy series, how to track all your world details without losing your mind, and why your first draft is supposed to be messy. Whether you write fantasy or not, this episode is packed with truth, tools, and encouragement to help you keep going.✨ You'll hear about:Crafting a multi-POV fantasy series with political intrigue and elemental magicHow to approach worldbuilding without getting stuck in the weedsThe power of a “what if” and the value of trusting your processTools Alexis uses to stay organized (hello, series bible + style sheet!)Her new adult fantasy romance project under the pen name Lexi LopezTimestamps: 00:00 – Embrace your shitty first draft 00:32 – Welcome to the Write It Scared podcast 01:30 – Meet fantasy author A.M. Deese (Alexis Marrero Deese) 02:23 – Why worldbuilding matters for all writers 03:17 – Alexis's journey to publication + #PitMad success 07:52 – Inside the Dance of the Elements series 14:23 – Building complex worlds + magic systems 20:00 – Series Bibles, style sheets, and staying consistent 27:06 – Pushing past fear, self-doubt, and rejection 31:15 – Spicy fantasy romance + writing as Lexi LopezTo connect with Alexis and find her books please visitWebsite: www.amdeese.comInstagram/Facebook: @authoramdeeseTikTok @authoramdeese Have a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.Support the show To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy: Email: Stacy@writeitscared.co https://www.writeitscared.co/wis https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/ Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears

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On this week's episode, Brad, Eric and Jen talk about the blue guys most beloved by Warhammer 40K players. No, not space marines. The T'au Empire. Why would they do that you ask? This is a patron-decided episode! Our patrons voted for a Book Club about the newest Elemental Council book, by Noah Van Nguyen and they nailed it! The book is very well written and the audiobook very well narrated. Tune in to find out everything we thought about the plot, lore and more! 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In this conversation, the participants delve into the intricacies of Berserk Volume 24, discussing its themes, character dynamics, and the introduction of new magical elements. They explore the darker aspects of the story, particularly the portrayal of trolls, while also critiquing the volume's narrative choices. The discussion highlights the evolving nature of Guts' journey, the significance of companionship, and the visual artistry that defines the series. Overall, the conversation reflects on the balance between hope and despair in the world of Berserk.Send us a messageSupport the showFilm Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/followLens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewingSpeculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculationsSupport the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7EQ7XWFUP6K9EJoin Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=steve-l

On this week's episode, Brad, Eric and Jen talk about the blue guys most beloved by Warhammer 40K players. No, not space marines. The T'au Empire. Why would they do that you ask? This is a patron-decided episode! Our patrons voted for a Book Club about the newest Elemental Council book, by Noah Van Nguyen and they nailed it! The book is very well written and the audiobook very well narrated. Tune in to find out everything we thought about the plot, lore and more! 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Welcome to our 150th episode!Raef's journey takes an unexpected turn when he meets two stout warriors in the foothills—warriors who are not human. He has stumbled upon the Dwarves, who guard a secret outpost called Dragon's Watch and speak of a past that all of Ness has forgotten.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.---Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.---Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.----Grab some Thieves Guild merch!https://store.podcastalchemy.studio----Check out our other drama podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn't abandoned the world.https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcaneThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday----Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

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We're tying up some loose ends and getting to the point!JOIN OUR DISCORDHelp support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website!Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush CoilOriginal Composition by Serpent Sound Studios

In one way or another, economy touches almost everything in a world. Even without currency or capitalism in the sense that we currently know it, the idea of obligations and repayment exert pressure on society. So how can we make interesting worldbuilding choices when it comes to money, debt, gain, and other aspects of economy? Guest Elizabeth Bear joins us to explore the options! Where does money intersect with other kinds of power and privilege? What's the income equality or inequality like -- what conflict is there between the haves and have-nots? How much opportunity is there for mobility between classes? Even issues as simple as currency are worth interrogation: What is your currency made from? There's a reason many societies have always used copper, silver, and gold -- but others use things like shells or polished stones. Then, of course, there are things like faery markets and the stock market, both of which operate on the trade of abstract nouns. So how can you make these choices for the world you're building in a way that serves the story you're telling? [Transcript for Episode 158] Our Guest: Elizabeth Bear was born on the same day as Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, but in a different year. She is the Hugo, Sturgeon, Locus, and Astounding Award winning author of dozens of novels; over a hundred short stories; and a number of essays, nonfiction, and opinion pieces for markets as diverse as Popular Mechanics and The Washington Post. She lives in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts with her spouse, writer Scott Lynch. 

In Episode 43 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Michelle Miles to discuss her new YA romantasy, ONCE UPON AN ENCHANTED CASTLE. An ancient text. A cursed prince. A love that could break the spell. In ONCE UPON AN ENCHANTED CASTLE, Michelle Miles conjures a lush, fairytale world where a determined scribe and a beastly prince must unlock the secrets of a forgotten language before time—and magic—runs out. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

How can Bioregionalism supplant the nation state as the natural unit of civilisation? Joe Brewer is living, breathing and teaching the ways we can work together with each other and the natural flows of water and life. We know that the current paradigm is breaking apart in real time, but how do we become the light that shines through the cracks?  How do we build ways of being that reunite us with the web of life, create new/old ways of letting value flow and become what humanity has been and could be: stewards of that massive, magical, heartbreakingly beautiful living system that is the web of life. This week's guest, Joe Brewer, works at the leading edge of these ideas, testing out answers on the ground in communities of place, purpose and passion around the world.  Joe is a trans-disciplinary systems thinker and Earth regeneration designer who has worked in everything from agroforestry work in Bioparque Móncora to starting a Waldorf Forest School (Sueños del Bosque) to co-founding a territorial foundation called Fundación Barichara Regenerativa and starting a trust to bring more local land into the commons. He was founder of the Earth Regenerators study group, which became Design School for Regenerating Earth, and is the author of The Design Pathway for Regenerating Earth. Increasingly, he's becoming a leading global voice on the ways we can return to a bioregional way of living that is, as you'll here, how we have lived for over 99% of human history. It's the way that makes sense, that can heal our relationships to ourselves, each other and the living web of life.  The question, always, is how we make this happen? How do we shift our entire culture out of a world where lines drawn on maps are more real than the flows of a river, back to a place where clean air, clean water, clean soil are our priorities, the non-negotiable baselines from which everything else arises? How do we shift our concept of value flows away from the accumulation of stuff in a zero-sum game to a place where human needs are trusted and met?  Joe has such heart-warming, inspiring examples of how this is happening around the world: on all 5 inhabited continents, there are groups making this happen. As Joe says, this is the work of now. It's urgent. It's also the single most inspiring thing we can do. Bioregional Earth https://www.bioregionalearth.org/pathway/design-schoolDesign School for Regenerating Earth https://www.bioregionalearth.org/pathway/design-schoolJoe's book: The Design Pathway for Regenerating Earth https://www.bioregionalearth.org/pathway/design-pathwayGovernance Futures  https://governancefutures.org/Elinor Ostrom's work on Governing the Commons https://www.beyondintractability.org/bksum/ostrom-governingSociocracy https://www.sociocracyforall.org/sociocracy/ProSocial World https://www.prosocial.world/Joe on Accidental Gods Episode #127 https://accidentalgods.life/bio-regionalism-the-design-path-for-regenerating-earth/What we offer: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to join our next Gathering 'Becoming a Good Ancestor' (you don't have to be a member) it's on 6th July - details are here.If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are here

My guests today are Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, who you might know as The Chainsmokers. We explore their fascinating evolution from scrappy DJs to global superstars to serious venture capitalists with their fund Mantis. Drew and Alex share how the same high-touch, relationship-driven approach that built their music empire now defines their investment philosophy. Their framework for backing founders mirrors their artistic process: they invest in obsessive individuals who will pursue their vision regardless of external validation, much like how they've remained authentic to their sound despite industry pressures. We discuss parallels between creative iteration in music and venture investing, particularly around managing failure, maintaining intentionality in an age of abundance, and the importance of taste as a differentiating factor. Please enjoy this fascinating discussion with The Chainsmokers, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp.com/invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. –  This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Arcana⁠. Arcana is the world's most advanced portfolio intelligence platform, trusted by institutional investors managing trillions in AUM — including market neutral, long-short, long-only, and capital allocators. Arcana enables portfolio managers, risk teams, analysts, and CIOs to drill into exposures and idio, construct optimal portfolios, and decompose performance at incredible granularity. Visit ⁠arcana.io⁠ to request a demo and learn more. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:06:16) The Creative Process Behind Songwriting (00:07:33) Exploring the Emotional Depths of Music (00:11:50) Navigating the Music Industry and AI (00:17:45) The Importance of World Building in Music (00:21:27) Finding Your Creative Itch (00:35:04) The Chainsmokers' Journey and Work Ethic (00:40:37) The Business Side of the Chainsmokers (00:45:43) Venturing into Tech and Investments (00:51:39) The Evolution of Mantis (00:53:11) Overcoming Celebrity Investor Stereotypes (00:55:20) Supporting Founders Like Record Labels (00:57:26) The Art of Collaboration (01:04:02) The Grind to Success (01:13:49) Investing Insights and Evolution (01:26:39) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done for Drew and Alex

Emilia Wickstead is a New Zealand–born, London-based fashion designer known for her refined yet playful approach to feminine dressing. Since launching in 2008, she's evolved her namesake brand from a made-to-measure model to producing seasonal ready-to-wear collections, shown at London Fashion Week for the past 13 years, and expanded into bridalwear. In this episode, Wickstead joins Senior Fashion Editor Anna LaPlaca to discuss her early design influences, the trademarks of an Emilia Wickstead piece, and how she selects artistic muses for her cinematic collections. Wickstead also shares which pieces to shop from her pre-fall collection and details on her upcoming collaborations with the Palm Heights Hotel and Paperless Post.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mal and Jo are joined by ‘Andor' showrunner Tony Gilroy! They dive into everything from the world-building and ideology of ‘Andor' to the fate of the Maya Pei Brigade, what's in Syril's box, and much more! (00:00) Intro(05:08) Speeches and Quotes in ‘Andor'(07:16) World-Building in ‘Andor'(10:24) The Sense of Place and Ideology in ‘Andor'(15:30) Balance of Characters(21:15) Power Dynamics and How They Shift(23:32) If You Made ‘Rogue One' After ‘Andor,' How Would it Be Different?(25:41) Jyn and Cassian's Relationship(26:52) Figuring Out Character Retributions(29:42) Luthen and Saw(34:35) Staying in His Five-Year Period(36:40) Taking the Ideas of ‘Andor' and Moving Beyond It(43:39) Which Characters Will You Miss Writing For?(46:11) Cinta Kaz and Tay Kolma's Demise(48:00) B2EMO and a Farewell Scene with Cassian(51:57) Budget Restrictions Where They Had to Get Creative(56:56) Lessons to Take from ‘Andor'(01:00:35) Syril's Private Box and Enza(01:03:04) Did Anyone from the Maya Pei Brigade Survive? Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonGuest: Tony GilroyProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices