Best Proscenium Podcasts (2025)

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Theme Parks & Immersive Double Header: DC Heroes & Villains Fest at Six Flags; NoPro After Dark 2:10:28

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This week on the show we’ve got an extra-long double header with some real clarity of purpose as we take a look at IMMERSIVE inside Theme Parks. First up, Mike Ostrom, Manager of Entertainment and Events for Six Flags Magic Mountain and WOW! Entertainment Inc’s Mark Brymer join me to spill the details on DC Heroes & Villains Festival - an immersive…

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22 - How to Make AI + Human Creativity The Winning Formula 30:43

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In this episode, we’re talking with Proscenium’s VP of strategy and resident expert on AI, Henry Evans. Henry blends the intelligence of AI with the creativity of human ingenuity to create memorable moments for live events. In this episode he breaks down how to think about AI in ways that are easy, actionable, and actually fun. So hit the download …

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Zelda - The Proscenium 1:45:34

28 days ago1:45:34

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Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/alansells.bsky.social Jacqueline Swampert: swampert.tum…

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Tribeca Immersive 2025 52:45

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Today on the show we’re talking about this year’s Tribeca Immersive offering at the Tribeca Festival which is currently running in New York City. This year the lineup has come together thanks to a unique partnership between Tribeca, Onassis ONX, and Agog: The Immersive Media Institute. To tell us how that all came together we’ll be joined this week…

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Behind The Magic of The Labyrinth Masquerade 1:06:04

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This week on the show we go into the field for a visit to Sypher Arts Studio where Labyrinth Masquerade founder Shawn Strider and producer Jacquie Adorni give us a tour of the treasure trove of costumes that make up the living tapestry that is the Labyrinth Masquerade — the Twenty Seventh edition of which will take place this coming August 15th & 1…

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The Matrix, Cosm Style w/Little Cinema's Jay Rinsky 54:49

28 days ago54:49

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Little Cinema's Jay Rinsky joins us to talk about his most ambitious project yet: bringing The Matrix — the 1999 blockbuster that defined action movies for a generation — to Cosm’s titanic video domes. In classic Little CInema style they’re using theatrical techniques to bring the world of The Matrix outside the film frame and onto the wrap around …

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Looking Ahead to Voidspace Live 2025 1:05:49

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This week on the show we are joined by Katy Naylor of Voidspace to talk about Voidspace Live, the interactive arts festival which is coming up in London June 7th & 8th and which is featuring a wonderful cross section of London’s always bubbling immersive & experiential scene. SHOW NOTES Voidspace Live The Next Stage Immersive Summit NoPro Backer Fo…

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Zelda - The Witches Academy 1:51:38

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Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/alansells.bsky.social Jacqueline Swampert: swampert.tum…

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Detour: The Andor Finale w/Jay Bushman 2:03:10

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We wrap up our Detor into Andor: A Star Wars Story's second series with one more trip along the Rimma Trade Route to talk with Jay Bushman about the final arc – ever – of the series which pushed Star Wars storytelling in bold new directions. Spoilers Abound. SHOW NOTES Night Drive - Synthwave Cyberpunk by Elysium Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot 52:17

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about a year ago52:17

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This week on the show we are joined by Donna Personna & Mark Nassar two of the three writers — along with Collette LeGrande — of The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot which has returned to San Francisco’s Tenderloin after a successful run in 2018. The immersive, interactive play brings to life the 1966 uprising in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district that wa…

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Zelda - Lon Lon City 1:36:46

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Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/alansells.bsky.social Jacqueline Swampert: swampert.tum…

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Detour: More Andor with Jay Bushman 1:50:40

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Another Detour into the world of Star Wars as storyteller extraordinaire Jay Bushman joins NoPro host Noah Nelson to dive into the incredible third arc of Andor's second season. SHOW NOTES Detour: Jay & Noah Talk Andor Season One Who's The Bossk: Episode 224: Lonni, You're Out of Your Element with Noah J. Nelson Pros & Cons Season 2 Aaron Burr's Fa…

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Jon Pedigo of Quonk 47:51

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Jon Pedigo is known to the NoPro universe as one of the creators of Bar of Dreams, which has charmed audiences on both the East and West Coast and to attendees of the 2022 Los Angeles Immersive Invitational as part of the team that created the brilliant Well, Well, Well that year. Well, Jon will be back this weekend at the LA Immersive Invitational…

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Zelda - The Koyari Caravan 1:54:51

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about a year ago1:54:51

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Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/alansells.bsky.social Jacqueline Swampert: swampert.tum…

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Halfway to Halloween w/Jason Egan & David Markland 1:23:41

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This week on the show we’re marking the imminent Halfway to Halloween point of the year with two interviews. First up: Jason Egan of Egan Productions - whose Saw, It, and Blair Witch escape games are perreniall favorites in Las Vegas, joins us to talk about his origins in haunts, and his latest endeavor: The John Wick Experience at AREA15. Then Dav…

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Zelda - The Temple of Giants 1:47:36

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Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/alansells.bsky.social Jacqueline Swampert: swampert.tum…

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Detour: Noah Talks 'Andor' With Jay Bushman 1:18:18

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As we near Episode 500 I want to start experimenting, exploring other ways to connect with members of the immersive creative community. One idea I've been toying with is a side-project where we talk with creators about works they love and that inspire them, and so that's what we do this week with long time backer, storyteller extraordinaire Jay Bus…

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AREA15's Expansion w/ Winston Fisher; The 2025 LA Immersive Invitational 1:40:59

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about a year ago1:40:59

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Another double header this week as first we're joined by Winston Fisher, Chief Executive officer of Las Vegas' AREA15 to talk about their 20-acre expansion this year which will see attractions like Felix & Paul Studios’ Interstellar Arc, The Museum of Ice Cream, and the highly anticipated Universal Horror Unleashed. Then Graham Wetterhahn of After …

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Zelda - Goron City 2:10:51

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Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/alansells.bsky.social Jacqueline Swampert: swampert.tum…

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Margaret Chandra Kerrison's 'The Art of Immersive Storytelling: Strategies from the Gaming World' 59:22

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This week we’re joined by Margaret Chandra Kerrison, who is here to talk about her latest book The Art of Immersive Storytelling: Strategies from the Gaming World. Many of you know Margaret from her time with Walt Disney Imagineering where she worked on some projects dear to our hearts like Galaxy’s Edge. These days she is Senior Creative Director …

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Zelda - The Great Sea 1:52:36

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Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/alansells.bsky.social Jacqueline Swampert: swampert.tum…

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Beat The Bomb's Alexander Patterson 1:29:05

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This week we’re joined by Alexander Patterson, founder of Beat The Bomb and we go on the origin story journey of the New York based company which traces its roots to Alex’s time with Tough Mudder all the way to its post-pandemic expansion, including the opening THIS WEEKEND of Beat The bomb Denver — the SEVENTH overall. SHOW NOTES Beat The Bomb Bea…

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Zelda - The Temple of Whispers 1:52:16

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Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/alansells.bsky.social Jacqueline Swampert: swampert.tum…

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21 - How the Circus Can Re-Vitalize Your Next Event 29:47

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In this episode, we’re talking with the Founder and Artistic Director of The 7 Fingers, Gypsy Snider. You may not immediately think of the circus as a way to tell a story about the human condition or to better get across your messaging, but after listening to Gypsy, your perceptions just might change and expand. So hit the download button, screw yo…

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Culture House Immersive & Yannick Trapman-O'Brien (Double Header) 1:14:28

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This week on the show: another double header. FIrst up: Mikhael Tara Garver and Jenny Koons of Culture House Immersive are with us to talk a bit about the work going on over there, including a fair amount about working with creatives from outside the realm of immersive to bring their worlds to life. Then we check in with friend of the show Yannick …

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Zelda - Zora's Domain 1:25:43

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CW: Memory loss, sickness, leavin home under duress Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/ala…

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Double Header: WOW Festival 2025 Preview & Darkness Emergent Los Angeles 1:36:10

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This week on the show we’ve got a double header. FIrst up: Amy Ashton and Mia Fiorella of the La Jolla Playhouse will help me make a path through the lineup of this year’s Without Walls Festival, which is coming up April 24-27th on the campus of UC San Diego. Then Jimmy Reckitt and I talk about making Vampire LARPS which is exactly what he does as …

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Zelda - The Creation of Hyrule 1:15:21

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Talk about this on tumblr with #Zelda Rhataf or or bluesky with #ZeldaRHATAF Riley Hopkins & Their Amazing Friends continues telling fanfiction stories, this time in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! Follow the cast on socials at: Riley: badfuckinpodcasts.com on bluesky Alan Sells: https://bsky.app/profile/alansells.bsky.social Jacqueline Swampert: tumblr, baby…

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Jack Aldisert, Creator of The Manikins 41:47

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This week we are joined by Jack Aldisert of Deadweight Theatre, creator of The Manikins, which was the talk of the London immersive scene throughout 2024 — so much so that some legendary figures on that scene became collaborators — and which will be coming to the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans this April and is sure to be all the talk there.…

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SXSW XR Spotlight: Monsters & Grief (Podcast) 58:27

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This week on the show we’ve got a look at two of the experiences in this year’s SXSW XR Experience Competition — The Secret Life of Monsters: The Gateway Experience and Traces: The Grief Processor — we have the key creatives behind both joining us on the pod in a double header. Once again the SXSW lineup is filled with as many XR experiences, IRL a…

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XPLAND & The XLIST w/ Erica Boeke 49:40

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about a year ago49:40

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This week on the show we’re joined by Erica Boeke, CEO of XPLAND — which covers the business of experiential from awards shows to activism, sports to immersive — and who are gearing up for their second XLIST — which puts the spotlight on the most creative visionaries in experiential. Nominations for which are open RIGHT NOW. SHOW NOTES XPLAND The X…