Savepoint Stories
Savepoint Stories
Podcast Description
Savepoint Stories is a podcast where host Kurosh Jozavi sits down with guests to explore the games that shaped their lives. Each episode dives into a video game that means a lot to that guest, exploring personal memories, unexpected connections, and the lasting impact video games can have. Whether it’s a childhood favorite, a competitive obsession, or a game that came along at just the right moment, Savepoint Stories is all about the emotional journeys we take through gaming.
New episodes every week for each season of 10 episodes. Follow and subscribe to never miss a story!
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of nostalgia, personal growth, and storytelling through gaming. Episodes delve into specific games, like the emotional journeys connected to Majora’s Mask and Final Fantasy 7, exploring topics such as the influence of game narratives on personal development and the cultural impact of iconic gaming moments.
Savepoint Stories is a podcast where host Kurosh Jozavi sits down with guests to explore the games that shaped their lives. Each episode dives into a video game that means a lot to that guest, exploring personal memories, unexpected connections, and the lasting impact video games can have. Whether it’s a childhood favorite, a competitive obsession, or a game that came along at just the right moment, Savepoint Stories is all about the emotional journeys we take through gaming.
New episodes every week for each season of 10 episodes. Follow and subscribe to never miss a story!
What does it take to make magic at Disney? In this bonus episode of Savepoint Stories, host Kurosh Jozavi sits down with Megan Friedenberg, a rendering engineer at Walt Disney Imagineering, to talk about the journey from gaming as a kid to shaping the future of immersive entertainment. Megan shares how Rollercoaster Tycoon 3, GameCube sessions, and Pixar shorts sparked a lifelong passion that led her through Unreal Engine programming, animation, and now, creating real-time magic for Disney parks. From digging into the “pixel mines” to bridging the gap between artists and engineers, Megan explains what it really means to turn imagination into reality. Whether you’re an aspiring developer, an industry pro, or just someone who’s ever asked “How did they build that?”, this episode is for you.
Megan Friedenberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganfriedenberg/
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