
"The League of Extraordinary Storytellers" is a podcast that celebrates the visionaries, innovators, and orchestrators from the themed experience industry. Hosted by Theron Skees, creative leader and author of Creating Memorable Worlds, the podcast features video interviews with leaders from every discipline—designers, engineers, writers, technicians, and more—who come together to dream and build ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsDesign | |||

In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, I speak with Dave Hoffman, former Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Development Executive with a 35-year career in themed entertainment.
Dave shares insights on experience design, storytel... more
In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, Theron Skees speaks with Lyndsey Archer, former Walt Disney Imagineering designer and Founder of Studio Archer.
Lyndsey shares how experience design creates emotional connection, how art a... more
In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, Theron Skees speaks with Jason McManus, Principal and Executive Creative Director at TAIT and former Walt Disney Imagineering creative leader.
Jason shares how experience design creates em... more
Season 2 opens with experience design pioneer Pigalle Tavakkoli.
From immersive theatre to global education and consulting, Pigalle shares how experiences move beyond spectacle to create internal transformation—shifting how people feel, think, and a... more
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I’d suggest giving this podcast a listen if you’re in the themed experience industry or just starting out. Theron is a treasure trove of information, and the guests are fantastic. They’re all so open about their experiences and insights, making this podcast a fantastic resource.
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This show spotlights leaders and practitioners shaping themed experiences, from design and storytelling to operations, education, and leadership. Across episodes, guests recount long careers at major studios and venues, discuss how cross-disciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and cultural nuance drive successful, guest-centric experiences, and explore how emerging technologies like AI and XR influence design education and practice. Listeners can expect practical insights on managing large, multi-country teams, balancing creative ambition with budget and schedule realities, and translating complex visions into memorable, real-world experiences. A notable throughline is the emphasis on people, collaboration, and optimistic storytelling as th... more
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Recent guests on The League of Extraordinary Storytellers include:
1. Dave Hoffman
2. Lyndsey Archer
3. Jason McManus
4. Pigalle Tavakkoli
5. James Wallman
6. Tony Mancini
7. Joe Pine
8. Peter Weishar
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