The League of Extraordinary Storytellers
The League of Extraordinary Storytellers
Podcast Description
"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 story-driven, transformative experiences. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the unique roles and collaborations that drive this dynamic industry.
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The podcast focuses on storytelling, design innovation, and collaborative experiences in the themed entertainment sector, with episodes that delve into topics such as the intersection of architecture and technology, the magic of live performance, and the challenges of entrepreneurship, highlighting transformative narratives in the design process.
“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 story-driven, transformative experiences. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the unique roles and collaborations that drive this dynamic industry.
In this episode of the League of Extraordinary Storytellers, host Theron Skees interviews Melody Matheny, an attraction designer with over 24 years of experience in the theme entertainment industry. They discuss Melody’s career journey, the importance of networking, the significance of creating memorable experiences for guests, and the balance between creative and technical skills. Melody emphasizes the need for brutal honesty in self-assessment, the value of studying successful professionals, and the common mistakes young creatives make as they enter the industry. The conversation highlights the essential role of soft skills in building a successful career in the creative field. In this conversation, Melody Matheny and Theron Skees explore the significance of collaboration and emotional intelligence in creative environments. They discuss the importance of play in the creative process, effective conflict resolution through listening, and the future of in-person entertainment. The role of technology as a storytelling tool is emphasized, along with advice for the next generation of creatives to embrace their youth and experiences.
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