Best The Thing About Austen Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 104: The Thing About The Crescent 22:59

6d ago22:59

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Henry Tilney has mysteriously disappeared, and Catherine will not rest until she finds him. Next up in her investigation? The Crescent. Join us as we cover the history and architecture of this notable landmark. If you have ever been desperately hoping to casually bump into someone, this episode is for you. Thank you to PBS for sponsoring this episo…

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

3d ago1:23:41

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

6d ago1:18:18

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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

10d 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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Zack Quintana: Dark Side of The Moon, Be Here Now, Europe '72, Are You Experienced, and Purple Rain 59:56

12d ago59:56

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Send us a text Guitar prodigy Zack Quintana takes us through his remarkable musical journey, from picking up the guitar at age four to fronting bands by eight years old. With footage showing him shredding Hendrix solos as a child, it's no wonder the podcast host introduces him as "one of the best guitarists I ever met." During this intimate convers…

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

17d ago59:22

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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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SYML: Love Liza, "The Road", "Grace" by Jeff Buckley, jjjjound.com, and James Turrell 50:10

19d ago50:10

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Send us a text Step into the world of acclaimed musician SYML as he joins us for a powerful and introspective conversation about creativity, influence, and artistic evolution. From his early days with Barcelona to his current work as a solo artist, SYML reflects on the moments and media that have deeply shaped his perspective as a songwriter. We to…

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

24d ago1:29:05

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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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Dylan Glatthorn: The Beatles, Sondheim's "Assassins" , Laura Marling's "Once I Was An Eagle", Jurassic Park, and "There Will Be Blood" 1:08:06

26d ago1:08:06

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Send us a text What makes a composer tick? In this absorbing conversation with Dylan Glatthorn, we explore the unexpected creative influences that have shaped his musical identity. From a shy child with a toy piano to an accomplished composer for theater, film, and television, Dylan's journey reveals how early artistic experiences can profoundly sh…

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

1M ago1:14:28

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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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Our Pop Five: What Happens When You Actually Try the Things People Recommend? 43:26

1M ago43:26

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Send us a text What happens when you finally experience the books, movies, and music everyone's been telling you to check out for years? Ryan and Daniel revisit four seasons of podcast conversations to reveal how "My Pop Five" has fundamentally changed their relationship with art and culture. The conversation begins with Daniel's newfound obsession…

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Episode 103: The Thing About Elegant Extracts 21:45

1M ago21:45

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Harriet has been talking a lot about this nice guy she met, which means that Emma has questions. In addition to Robert Martin's blood type, school transcripts, and tax returns, she would obviously like to know about his reading tastes and preferences. This episode, we're flipping through the pages of Elegant Extracts. You can find us online at http…

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

1M ago1:36:10

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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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Alix Page: Stranger In The Alps, John Carney, 500 Days of Summer, Peter Pan, and Jane Austen Movie Adaptations 56:59

1M ago56:59

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Send us a text Listen To Alix's Latest EP "Bug" When songwriters reveal what shaped them, magic happens. Alix Page peels back the curtain on her artistic development in this intimate conversation about the films, music, and stories that built her creative foundation. From her early days leading worship at a Christian middle school to finding her vo…

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Jack Aldisert, Creator of The Manikins 41:47

1M ago41:47

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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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Casey Feigh: Monty Python, Spike Lee, Sesame Street, Rhymesayers, and SportsCenter 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

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Send us a text The incredible and funny Casey Feigh joins My Pop Five for a fascinating dive into the cultural touchstones that shaped his unique comedic voice. With his signature warmth and thoughtfulness, Casey unpacks how everything from British comedy troupe Monty Python to Minneapolis hip-hop collective Rhymesayers Entertainment influenced his…

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

2M ago58:27

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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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Misty Boyce: Mariah Carey "Someday", A Thing Called Love, Romeo and Juliet, OK Computer and Tori Amos "Silent All These Years" 45:46

2M ago45:46

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Send us a text Step into a world of melodies and memories as we explore the musical journey of Misty Boyce. In our latest episode, Misty, a multi-talented artist, shares her evolving relationship with music, childhood memories, and the creative influences that have shaped her remarkable artistry. We dive into her New Mexican roots, where the enchan…

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XPLAND & The XLIST w/ Erica Boeke 49:40

2M 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…

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Episode 102: The Thing About Lady Bertram's Shawl with guest Laboni Islam 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Fanny's brother is headed back to sea, and Lady Bertram has a request (or two) for him. Poet and arts educator Laboni Islam joins us for this episode as we discuss Lady Bertram and her requested shawl(s). In addition to delving into the history and context surrounding these shawls, Laboni also shares details of her related project from her time as …

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Double Feature: Michael Bontatibus on Immersive Theatre; After Hours' Dark Library Series 1:25:48

2M ago1:25:48

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This week on the show we’ve got a double feature. First up: Graham Wetterhahn of After Hours Theatre Company and NoPro’s own Parker Sela stop by to talk about Dark Library Paris: 1925, a new immersive cocktail experience that’s running in North Hollywood at present. Then: immersive theatre creator Michael Bontatibus, whose company Witness we have c…

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Laura Hall on the Center for Immersive Arts 49:45

2M ago49:45

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This week on the show we’re joined by Planning Your Escape author and one of the creators of the upcoming Mystery Ave. in Portland, the one and only Laura Hall — who will not be talking about EITHER of those things but instead talking about the Center for Immersive Arts — her project to help preserve key parts of the history of immersive art.That i…

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Stefanie Frey of Actor's Equity 39:46

3M ago39:46

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This week on the show, Stefanie Frey the Director of Organizing & Mobilization for Actor’s Equity Association — joins us to talk about how Equity — the union for actors and stage managers — has been expanding its membership into places like escape rooms and themed restaurants that touch upon our world of immersive experiences. SHOW NOTES Actor's Eq…

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Episode 101: The Thing About Lizzy's Pin-money 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Lizzy is officially engaged, and Mrs. Bennet has pound signs for eyes. Grab your marriage settlement and your preferred negotiator, because this episode we're getting into the history and purpose of pin-money. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things.…

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Review Crew: Sleep No More Ends in NYC 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

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This week on the show, the Review Crew – in the form of NYC curator Allie Marotta, East Coast Editor at Large Blake Weil, Exec. Editor Emeritus Kathryn Yu, NYC correspondent Penelope Ray, and host Noah Nelson – gather to talk about the end of Sleep No More’s era defining run in New York City and the last run of shows and parties at the McKittrick H…

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Minisode for Jan 17, 2025 10:10

3M ago10:10

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The original plan for this week was for us to have no episode while The Next Stage Immersive Summit was on. Because of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in LA brought about by the wildfires The Next Stage is postponed. We'll have more on the plans for that at a later date. In the meantime check the show notes for how to help those in LA. Show Notes L…

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Minisode: We're Okay, Are You Okay? 15:30

4M ago15:30

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A quick check in from LA as the fire situation evolves, including updates on The Next Stage Immersive Summit, which at present is still on at the Pasadena Playhouse Jan 17-19. We will check in next week. SHOW NOTES GoFundMe for Suzanne Down to recover from the Eaton Fire Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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Nicole Orabona and Nathan Leigh of CirqueSaw 55:38

4M ago55:38

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This week on the show, Parker Sela takes up the host duties to interview Nicole Orabona and Nathan Leigh of CirqueSaw about their remote repertory season consisting of Void Main, a revival of POV: You Are an AI Achieving Consciousness and workshop dates for labRats and just why an online theatre company is going to all the trouble of coding its own…

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End of the Year 2024 1:38:56

4M ago1:38:56

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This week we wrap our End of the Year podcasts with our annual gathering of the NoPro Crew to look back at the year that was in immersive and look forward to what might be. Joining us for the chat are NoPro Toronto Curator Katrina Lat, New York Correspondent Nicholas Fortugno, correspondent-at-large Martin Gimenez, and Senior LA Reviewer Kathryn Yu…

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2024 Journalist Round Table: London Edition 1:20:53

4M ago1:20:53

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At the end of every year we pull together a roundtable of journalists covering immersive to look back on what was and this year we’re talking with our colleagues in London, starting with NoPro curator Shelley Snyder, the Voidspace’s Katy Naylor, Immersive Rumors' Graham Fitzgerald, and Franco Milazzo stage critic for Broadway World UK. SHOW NOTES V…

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Episode 100: The Thing About Jane Austen's House with guest Lizzie Dunford 46:47

4M ago46:47

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Happy 100! To celebrate this auspicious occasion, we are thrilled to share our conversation with Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen’s House. We chat about Austen's time living in Chawton, as well as the incredible work that Jane Austen's House is doing to promote and preserve Austen’s legacy as an author and storyteller. Thank you so much to L…

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Emursive's Ilana Gilovich 55:06

5M ago55:06

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This week Ilana Gilovich, Chief Storyteller for Emursive Productions, joins me for our first-ever conversation and yes, we get into just what the Chief Storyteller for the production company behind Life And Trust and the McKittrick Hotel – home of Sleep No More in NYC — does and nerd out as only two theatre kids meeting for the first time can do. H…

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Skydance's Behemoth w/Shawn Kittelsen 54:42

5M ago54:42

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This week Shawn Kittelsen SVP Creative at Skydance Interactive, the creators of the just released Skydance’s Behemoth (available now on PSVR2, Steam VR, and Meta Quest) joins us to talk about the game which puts players into the role of Wren, a lone hunter who sets off for the Forsaken Lands to lift a terrible curse. The only way to do so is by say…

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Batman: Arkham Shadow director Ryan Payton 1:44:41

5M ago1:44:41

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This week we have a delightful doubleheader. First up we have Ryan Payton, director of Batman: Arkham Shadow. I’ve been following Ryan’s career since he founded his studio Camouflaj back in 2011 back when I was doing stories about the rise of crowdfunding and here we are on the cusp of 2025 talking about the greatest game to be released on the Meta…

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Episode 99: The Thing About White Soup 13:08

5M ago13:08

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Mr. Bingley is planning to hold a ball at Netherfield Park, and white soup is obviously on the menu. This episode we're cooking up something special in the kitchen as we explain exactly what goes into this delicious dish. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Au…

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True Love Forever 1:11:07

5M ago1:11:07

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This week we have a doubleheader as first we are joined by Third Rail Project’s Co-Artistic Director Jennine Willlet and musician Coyle Girelli to talk about their new collaboration True Love Forever, which has just opened in NYC. Then Immersive Experience Institute co-founder Kathryn Yu joins me as we break down just how next year’s Next Stage Imm…

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide Preview 1:24:11

5M ago1:24:11

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On this episode: a preview of our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide with Kathryn Yu, Kevin Gossett, Patrick McLean, and Noah Nelson. Find the perfect gift for the immersive fan in yourself (even if that's just you). SHOW NOTES GIFT GUIDE LINKS Box TWO by Neil Patrick Harris and Theory11 Clue: Treachery at Tudor Mansion The Morrison Game Factory Star Trek: Re…

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Javaad Alipoor Returns To Talk About 'Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World' 1:36:45

6M ago1:36:45

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The last time British-Iranian theatre maker Javaad Alipoor joined us was way back in May of 2021 when we talked about Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran — which at the time we said was “an incredible multi-media theatre piece that links a constellation of Big Ideas into an incredibly human story.” His most recent work Things Hidden Si…

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Nick Moran of London's Phantom Peak 1:14:31

6M ago1:14:31

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After our annual break we are back this week on a double header. First up, the one and only Nick Moran of Phantom Peak will be joining us to talk about the London favorite, which has conjured a Wild West town not far from the Canada Water station. What is in that Canada Water and why are there so many platypuses involved? We WON’T learn the answers…

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Episode 98: The Thing About Northanger Abbey's Bell System 28:24

6M ago28:24

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THE CALL IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE. And the person calling is General Tilney. For this year's spooky season episode, we're talking about the bell system at Northanger Abbey. If you have ever wondered for whom the bell pulls, this episode is for you. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheT…

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Spooky Season After Dark with the NoPro Review Crew 1:16:39

6M ago1:16:39

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This week on the show we gather the Review Crew to chat about our various Spooky Season and Autumnal Escapades. Nick Fortugno, Blake Weil, Katrina Lat, Laura Hess, and Patrick McLean join host Noah Nelson as we go coast to coast over to London, and into the wilds of VR in search of chills and thrills. SHOW NOTES The Next Stage Immersive Summit Denv…

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Building Immersive Spaces w/Phoenix's Line Lab 1:11:47

7M ago1:11:47

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This week on the show we’re joined by Wesley James and Dallas Nichols of Phoenix based design + build firm LINE LAB for a conversation about building unique immersive environments for places like The Nemesis Club, and Platform 18 and the UnderTow Tiki Bar at Century Grand - all of which have received glowing reviews and accolades. But before we do …

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Taking Immersive On Tour w/Carmel Clavin of Spectacle & Mirth 1:01:44

7M ago1:01:44

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This week we’re joined by Carmel Clavin of Spectacle & Mirth, who just wrapped a tour of two immersive works — Journey to the Kingdom of Hypnos and City Liminal — to talk about the challenges and opportunities of touring immersive work around the globe through the network of Fringe Festivals and beyond. And we break down the Badge Pricing and On-Sa…

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Episode 97: The Thing About Molland's 19:27

7M ago19:27

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Anne is in Bath, and surprise, surprise, so is Captain Wentworth. Everyone has fortuitously converged at Molland's, and we're here to break down the momentous occasion. If you have ever run into your ex at the confectionery shop, this episode is for you. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheTh…

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Scaling New Heights With Hatch Escapes' 'The Ladder' 1:16:20

7M ago1:16:20

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This week we’re climbing The Ladder of success with Terry Pettigrew-Rolapp and Tommy Wallach of Hatch Escapes in Los Angeles as we talk about The Ladder, their long in development new game that turns escape game conventions on their ear and establishes itself as a new can’t miss immersive attraction. SHOW NOTES The Ladder Hatch Escapes The Immersiv…

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Of Cowboix Hevvvens and Sabacc Card Sharks 1:14:00

7M ago1:14:00

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This week we heading to heaven and a galaxy far far away… sort of. The Heaven is Cowboix Hevvven, currently being built inside Meow Wolf’s RADIO TAVE in Houston, and we’re talking to Cole Bee Wilson, the creator of this new space which is Meow Wolf’s first fully functioning dive bar inside one of their exhibitions. We talk to Cole from just outside…

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Adam Lisagor makes magic on the Apple Vision Pro; An on-site chat with On Site Opera 1:13:18

8M ago1:13:18

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Another double header! First up, today is iPhone pre-order day, and that makes it a great day to drop my interview from July with Adam Lisagor, the man behind Sandwich — the firm that got its start making ads for apps and companies big and small because of the the original iPhone and has gotten BACK into the app development game for the Vision Pro …

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Episode 96: The Thing About John Thorpe's Gig 23:51

8M ago23:51

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John Thorpe has recently purchased a gig, and he has a full list of (obviously extremely impressive) features to review with you. Buckle up because this episode we're delivering a crash course on gig carriages. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things…

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Spooky Season 2024 Begins: CREEP x GHOSTS; Monster Party 52:23

8M ago52:23

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We kick off our Spooky Season 2024 coverage with an LA double header. First up: Justin Fix, Stephanie Turek, and Daniel Montgomery of JFI Productions are here with us to talk about the return of CREEP — the show that started it all for JFI and which has been one of the foundational rocks of LA’s Spooky Season for nearly a decade now. This year’s CR…

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Introducing: Book Club Babes 1:03:36

8M ago1:03:36

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We'd like to introduce you to Book Club Babes, your new favourite book club podcast! Each month, hosts Chantal Blakely and Katelynn Nangle read one book and discuss their opinions and insights into that book in weekly installments. This week, you'll hear them discussing Chapters 1-10 of The Women by Kristin Hannah — and they get what all the hype i…

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