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Future of StoryTelling (FoST)

Future of StoryTelling
Storytelling
Virtual Reality
Artificial Intelligence
Escape Rooms
Immersive Experiences
Immersive Storytelling
Mixed Reality
Augmented Reality
Generative AI
The Future Of Storytelling
Smell
Design
Community Engagement
Justice and Equity
Cultural Narratives
Technology and Society
AI Ethics
Immersive Media
The Shed
An Ark

The Future of StoryTelling (FoST) is a passionate community of people from the worlds of media, technology, and communications who believe that better stories can create a better future. Join FoST Founder and CEO Charlie Melcher for a series of conversations with expert storytellers from a range of disciplines to learn how they’re navigating the changing media landscape, focusing on how stories ca... more

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Bob Rogers is a pioneer of immersive storytelling and the founder of BRC Imagination Arts, the renowned strategic design and production agency behind experiences like the Johnnie Walker Princes Street Experience, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Libr... more

Could generative AI unlock a new era of storytelling in video games?

Ubisoft, the gaming company behind some of the best-selling open-world franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry is exploring this very question.

Yves Jacquier founded the Ubis... more

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 wen... more

In a world increasingly dominated by technology, how do we ensure storytelling remains authentic and impactful? Today's guest, Baratunde Thurston, has spent decades grappling with our relationship to technology and each other, through his work as the... more

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Bob Rogers
Founder of BRC Imagination Arts, pioneer of immersive storytelling
BRC Imagination Arts
Episode: The Power of Deep Story — Bob Rogers
Yves Jacquier
Executive director of Ubisoft's La Forge
Ubisoft
Episode: Generative AI and the Future of Gaming — Yves Jacquier
Jeffrey Seller
Broadway producer, memoirist of Theater Kid
Theater production (Rent, Hamilton, etc.)
Episode: 30 Years of Broadway and the Legacy of Rent — Jeffrey Seller, Revisited
Baratunde Thurston
Writer, comedian, activist; host of Life With Machines and How to Citizen
Life With Machines; How to Citizen
Episode: Humans, Machines & Democracy — Baratunde Thurston
Ted Roosevelt V
Host of Good Citizen, great-great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt
Good Citizen / Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Episode: Making the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Ed O'Keefe
CEO, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Episode: Making the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Dean Rodgers
Experiential Director at Studio Secret Cinema
Secret Cinema
Episode: World-Building at Secret Cinema — Dean Rodgers
Paola Prestini
Leading classical composer and artistic entrepreneur
National Sawdust; VisionIntoArt
Episode: When Classical Music Meets AI — Paola Prestini
Félix Lajeunesse
Co-founder of Félix & Paul Studios
Félix & Paul Studios
Episode: A New Language for VR Storytelling — Felix and Paul, Revisited

Host

Charlie Melcher
Host focused on futures of storytelling and immersive experiences; founder/CEO of the organizing body.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 420 ratings
  • Energizes the Batteries

    As a multidisciplinary artist, the varied discussions keep me up to date on new ways (or revived methods) to tell a story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DoodlesUponDoodles
    United States2 years ago
  • Real thinking of the futures

    Conversations about the future—not just storytelling! A direction and call to being conscious and mindful of our senses as we go forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TempleInside
    United States3 years ago
  • Time in between

    Beautiful interview with third row, the three founders have a sweet place in my heart and it was lovely to hear their voices and process. Especially enjoyed resonated with theNotion that time in between for things to sift reveals other possibilities creative thought etc. I find that so true in life and in my coaching work with artists in general helping them to see that moments in between-When's so much is unknown - has a creative function and purpose. Naomi Vladeck , coach , author Braving Cr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonkyjan 9
    United States3 years ago
  • Genuine joy and curiosity

    Rarely does something come along that evokes such joy, playfulness, and curiosity — while also bringing together such intellect across disciplines. It has everything you need: a true roadmap of human communication and self-expression!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicotianaG
    United States3 years ago
  • Top Podcast for Innovative Storytelling

    Great guests and Charles Melcher’s curiosity and questioning make it a standout production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Secret guy21
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for inspiring, cross-disciplinary thinking and practical storytelling insights.
Guests are described as authentic, insightful, and deeply knowledgeable across fields.
The host's curiosity and careful questioning are repeatedly highlighted as standout strengths.
Audience engagement and the breadth of perspectives are frequently noted as a key value for sponsors or guests.

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#197
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#131
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#134
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#107
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#130
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#8
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Generative AI and the Future of Gaming — Yves Jacquier
Q: How do world models differ from traditional LLMs in supporting game storytelling and player interaction?
World models understand underlying concepts like gravity and the game world's rules, not just predict the next word or frame. This enables deeper immersion by allowing the environment to respond in coherent, context-aware ways, unlocking more elaborate and consistent storytelling within open worlds.
Generative AI and the Future of Gaming — Yves Jacquier
Q: What are the main challenges to making these AI-driven experiences scalable and truly responsive in real time?
Key challenges include latency, compute costs, and making interactions truly meaningful rather than shallow. We're exploring local AI execution on player hardware to reduce latency and energy use, while also solving design challenges to keep interactions engaging and aligned with the game world.
Generative AI and the Future of Gaming — Yves Jacquier
Q: How are you thinking about generative AI in terms of radically transforming or impacting the experience of players in video games?
There are two paths: using AI to augment game creators and, alternatively, letting AI generate in-game content in real time to adapt to the player's experience. We're running experiments like Teammates to show how AI can support player-driven strategies and dialogue while maintaining character consistency and meaningful interaction.
30 Years of Broadway and the Legacy of Rent — Jeffrey Seller, Revisited
Q: Rent's opening became linked to tragedy with Jonathan Larson's death; how did that shape the show's launch and its legacy?
Larson's sudden passing intensified the show's urgency and public interest. We adapted quickly, had a dress rehearsal read-through the next day, and leveraged the moment to underscore the show's themes of struggle and perseverance, turning a tragedy into a catalyst for lasting momentum and cultural impact.
World-Building at Secret Cinema — Dean Rodgers
Q: What future do you see for AI in immersive experiences?
Dean expresses skepticism about AI replacing the human element, arguing that the value of these experiences lies in real human interaction, while acknowledging that AI might influence certain behind-the-scenes aspects but not the core live experience.

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What is Future of StoryTelling about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking show exploring the evolving art and science of storytelling across media, tech, and experiential design. Episodes frequently center immersive experiences, AI and technology's role in narrative, and leadership lessons from creators building transformative projects. Notable threads include how big ideas translate into public-facing experiences, the balance between scale and intimacy in live storytelling, and the ethical responsibilities of shaping culture through narrative. The show tends to feature practitioners in theater, museums, music, VR/AR, and large-scale entertainment, often highlighting practical strategies for audience engagement, collaboration, and accessible, inclusive storytelling. This mix may appeal to crea... more

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2. Yves Jacquier
3. Jeffrey Seller
4. Baratunde Thurston
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6. Ed O'Keefe
7. Dean Rodgers
8. Paola Prestini

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