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When Classical Music Meets AI — Paola Prestini
Jun 11, 2026
30m 13s
A New Language for VR Storytelling — Felix and Paul, Revisited
May 29, 2026
41m 20s
The Stories of Smell — Sissel Tolaas, Revisited
May 14, 2026
27m 21s
Building a Business Out of Play — Matt DuPlessie
Apr 30, 2026
29m 48s
Little Cinema, Big Ideas — Jay Rinsky
Apr 17, 2026
29m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11/26 | When Classical Music Meets AI — Paola Prestini✨ | classical musicAI+4 | Paola Prestini | National SawdustVisionIntoArt+1 | — | operaclassical music+4 | — | 30m 13s | |
| 5/29/26 | A New Language for VR Storytelling — Felix and Paul, Revisited✨ | virtual realitystorytelling+4 | Félix LajeunessePaul Raphaël | Felix & Paul StudiosFuture of StoryTelling+2 | Las VegasInternational Space Station | virtual realitystorytelling+7 | — | 41m 20s | |
| 5/14/26 | The Stories of Smell — Sissel Tolaas, Revisited✨ | scentstorytelling+4 | Sissel Tolaas | Cooper HewittTate Modern+2 | — | scentstorytelling+5 | — | 27m 21s | |
| 4/30/26 | Building a Business Out of Play — Matt DuPlessie✨ | immersive experience designparticipation in storytelling+3 | Matthew DuPlessie | Level995 Wits+2 | — | immersive experiencesstorytelling+3 | — | 29m 48s | |
| 4/17/26 | Little Cinema, Big Ideas — Jay Rinsky✨ | experiential cinemastorytelling+3 | Jay Rinsky | Warner Bros.Little Cinema+5 | — | Little CinemaJay Rinsky+3 | — | 29m 55s | |
| 4/2/26 | Netflix is Going Beyond the Screen — Greg Lombardo✨ | experience designimmersive worlds+4 | Greg Lombardo | Netflix20th Century Fox+6 | — | NetflixGreg Lombardo+5 | — | 28m 05s | |
| 3/20/26 | Escaping Into Story — David Spira and Peih-Gee Law✨ | escape roomsimmersive experiences+4 | David SpiraPeih-Gee Law | Reality Escape PodFuture of StoryTelling+2 | New York124 West 13th Street | escape roomsimmersive storytelling+4 | — | 33m 05s | |
| 3/6/26 | What Ice Cream Can Teach Us About Connection — Manish Vora✨ | experiential brandingconnection+4 | Manish Vora | Museum of Ice CreamFuture of StoryTelling+2 | Las VegasLos Angeles | ice creamexperium+5 | — | 28m 56s | |
| 2/19/26 | The 4 Elements of Transformative Experience — Margaret Kerrison, Revisited✨ | immersive storytellingworld-building+3 | Margaret Kerrison | Future of StoryTellingDisney World+1 | — | immersive experiencesstorytelling+5 | — | 32m 25s | |
| 2/5/26 | Mixed Reality and the Human Experience — Todd Eckert✨ | mixed realitystorytelling+3 | Todd Eckert | Tin DrumAn Ark | The ShedNew York | mixed realitystorytelling+5 | — | 27m 21s | |
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| 1/22/26 | Art as Activism, Activism as Art — Pierce Freelon, Revisited✨ | artactivism+4 | Pierce Freelon | Future of StoryTellingBeat Making Lab+3 | Durham, North Carolina | art as activismPierce Freelon+5 | — | 25m 49s | |
| 1/8/26 | Scaling the Intimacy of Live Music — Warren Webster✨ | live musiccommunity building+4 | Warren Webster | Sofar SoundsFuture of StoryTelling+1 | Madison Square GardenNew York, NY | Sofar Soundslive music+5 | — | 28m 14s | |
| 12/18/25 | Humanity is First — Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Revisited✨ | virtual realitystorytelling+3 | Alejandro González Iñárritu | Future of StoryTellingFuture of StoryTelling, Corp.+3 | U.S.-MexicoNew York | Alejandro González IñárrituCarne y Arena+4 | — | 57m 47s | |
| 12/4/25 | Behind the Curtain of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere — Carolyn Blackwood and Ben Grossmann✨ | immersive storytellingVFX+4 | Carolyn BlackwoodBen Grossmann | Future of StoryTellingSphere+2 | — | The Wizard of OzSphere+5 | — | 32m 25s | |
| 11/17/25 | The Future of Storytelling for Audiences — Charlie Melcher and Rohit Bhargava | We’re moving away from media that is flat, fixed, linear, and passive. The future of storytelling is embodied, immersive, agentic, responsive, and social — and this is what Charlie Melcher’s new book, The Future of Storytelling: How Immersive Experiences Are Transforming Our World is all about. In this episode, guest host Rohit Bhargava in collaboration with FoST members asks Charlie all about his book and how audiences can become “actiences.” To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. To get your copy of Charlie’s book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com/home.To listen to the first half of the conversation on the future of storytelling for creators, visit nonobvious.com/podcast/.--© 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanAssistant Producer, Tsuki Carlsonin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Rohit Bhargava, Madison Brown, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Megan Worman, and all FoST members who participated. | 31m 43s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | Inside The Shed’s Vision for Interdisciplinary Arts — Alex Poots | Since launching The Shed in 2019, Alex Poots has developed it into one of NYC’s most dynamic cultural institutions– a home for genre-defying performances, bold commissions, and unexpected collaborations. In this episode, he shares his insights on the space, its programming, and the evolving role of cultural institutions as platforms for innovative and interdisciplinary arts and storytelling.To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. To get your copy of Charlie’s upcoming book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com.--© 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherDirector, Carolyn MerrimanAssistant Producers, Madison Brown and Tsuki Carlsonin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerProducer, Meghal JanardanEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Alex Poots, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman. | 29m 38s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | Directing the Machine — Eliza McNitt | Today’s guest is Eliza McNitt, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker working at the intersection of technology, science, and film. From her groundbreaking VR trilogy SPHERES to her latest AI film ANCESTRA, Eliza embraces emerging technologies to tell deeply personal and cosmic stories. In this conversation, we explore her creative evolution — and how she’s using AI to expand the language of storytelling and make the invisible visible. To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. -- © 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp. 124 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher Director, Carolyn Merriman Assistant Producer, Madison Brown in collaboration with Charts & Leisure Founder, Jason Oberholtzer Producer, Meghal Janardan Editor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Eliza McNitt, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman. | 31m 16s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | How SFMOMA Centers the Audience — Christopher Bedford | Today’s conversation is with Christopher Bedford, the Helen and Charles Schwab Director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Chris is leading a bold vision to make the museum community-centered, inclusive, and reflective of San Francisco’s cultural identity. In this episode, he shares how SFMOMA is adapting to a changing world and redefining what a modern museum can be. To learn more and pre-order your copy of The Future of Storytelling, visit our website at fost.org. -- © 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp. 124 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher Director, Carolyn Merriman Assistant Producer, Madison Brown in collaboration with Charts & Leisure Founder, Jason Oberholtzer Producer, Meghal Janardan Editor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Christopher Bedford, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman. | 29m 34s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | Meta's Wearable Revolution — Shachar Scott | Today’s conversation is with Shachar Scott, VP of Global Marketing at Meta Reality Labs. Shachar has played a key role in introducing the world to immersive, wearable technology, like the Meta Quest headset and the wildly popular Ray-Ban Meta glasses. In this episode, she shares her insights on what storytelling opportunities these devices present, how Meta has successfully got customers to adopt them, and the role authenticity plays in their marketing. To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. To pre-order your copy of The Future of Storytelling, and enter for a chance to win a customizable immersive getaway, visit this link: https://bit.ly/48dRdEh -- © 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp. 124 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher Director, Carolyn Merriman Assistant Producer, Madison Brown in collaboration with Charts & Leisure Founder, Jason Oberholtzer Producer, Meghal Janardan Editor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Shachar Scott, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman. | 28m 01s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Enriched Reality at Venice Immersive — Liz Rosenthal and Michel Reilhac | Today’s conversation is with Liz Rosenthal and Michel Reilhac, the curators of Venice Immersive, the Extended Reality section of the Venice International Film Festival. For close to a decade, Liz and Michel have put together one of the world’s leading showcases for immersive arts and media, convening a global community of artists, technologists, and producers to experience and celebrate the evolution of immersive media. In this episode, they discuss this year's edition of Venice Immersive (showing from August 27 - September 6), what they've learned from watching immersive media grow, and how they anticipate the medium will continue to evolve. To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. To get your copy of Charlie's upcoming book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com -- © 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp. 124 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher Director, Carolyn Merriman Assistant Producer, Madison Brown in collaboration with Charts & Leisure Founder, Jason Oberholtzer Producer, Meghal Janardan Editor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Liz Rosenthal, Michel Reilhac, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman. | 34m 24s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | Embodied Cognition and Sensual Media — Annie Murphy Paul, Revisited | Today on the podcast, we revisit an all-time favorite conversation with Annie Murphy Paul, author of The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain. Annie's insightful and informative book is an invaluable read for any storyteller interested in creating embodied, multi-sensory narratives. To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. To get your copy of Charlie's upcoming book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com -- © 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp. 124 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher Director, Carolyn Merriman Assistant Producer, Madison Brown in collaboration with Charts & Leisure Founder, Jason Oberholtzer Producer, Meghal Janardan Editor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Annie Murphy Paul, David Gray, Tsuki Carlson, Bonnie Eldon, and Megan Worman. | 31m 05s | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | Photos and Stories — Stephen Shore, Revisited | In this revisited conversation, renowned photographer Stephen Shore talks about the craft of photography, tells stories from his illustrious career, and shares his philosophy on art and life. To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. To get your copy of Charlie's upcoming book, The Future of Storytelling, visit thefutureofstorytelling.com -- © 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp. 124 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher Director, Carolyn Merriman Assistant Producer, Madison Brown in collaboration with Charts & Leisure Founder, Jason Oberholtzer Producer, Meghal Janardan Editor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Stephen Shore, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman. | 49m 25s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | Memoirs of a Theater Kid — Jeffrey Seller | Jeffrey Seller is the legendary Broadway producer behind shows like Rent, Hamilton, In the Heights, and more. His shows have won a combined 22 Tony Awards, including four for Best Musical, and he's the only producer to have mounted two shows that went on to win the Pulitzer Prize. This spring, Jeffrey published his autobiography, Theater Kid, an honest and moving reflection on his path to Broadway as well as an invaluable source of wisdom for anyone interested in building a business in a creative field. In this episode, he shares openly about his journey to finding himself in theater, stories of his creative collaboration with artistic powerhouses like Jonathan Larson and Lin-Manuel Miranda, his philosophy of good producing, and more. To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. To get your copy of Theater Kid, visit jeffreyseller.com. -- © 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp. 124 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher Director, Carolyn Merriman Assistant Producer, Madison Brown in collaboration with Charts & Leisure Founder, Jason Oberholtzer Producer, Meghal Janardan Editor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Jeffrey Seller, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman. | 42m 04s | ||||||
| 6/26/25 | JR Reality and the Power of Portraits — JR, Revisited | French photographer and street artist JR is best known for his striking large-scale black and white portraits that he flyposts in public spaces. Today on the FoST Podcast, we revisit a conversation with him about his foray into digitizing the collaborative Inside Out project—where communities are invited to create their own public art in his style—and what the project has taught him about the power of giving people the space to tell their own stories. To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. -- © 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp. 124 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher Director, Carolyn Merriman Assistant Producer, Madison Brown in collaboration with Charts & Leisure Founder, Jason Oberholtzer Producer, Meghal Janardan Editor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to JR, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman. | 31m 02s | ||||||
| 6/13/25 | Embodied Storytelling in a Real-Life Game — Jeroen van Hasselt | "Demise of the Gricers" is a groundbreaking "real-life game" by interactive experience studio Entered. Brought to life in a former train yard in As, Belgium, "Demise of the Gricers" combines elements of immersive theater, video games, escape rooms, and LARP to create a first-of-its-kind story experience. In this conversation, Entered co-founder and creative director Jeroen van Hasselt takes us behind the scenes of the project to share how he and his team approached the design in this unique form and what they learned from it. To learn more, visit our website at: https://bit.ly/3TaZ3WR -- © 2025 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp. 124 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher Director, Carolyn Merriman Assistant Producer, Madison Brown in collaboration with Charts & Leisure Founder, Jason Oberholtzer Producer, Meghal Janardan Editor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael Simonelli With special thanks to Jeroen van Hasselt, David Gray, Bonnie Eldon, Eitan Wolf, and Megan Worman. | 31m 38s | ||||||
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29 placements across 28 markets.
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