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Hosted by Theron Skees · arts · EN-US · 22 episodes
"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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Signup to Generate a Pitch"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.
The League of Extraordinary Storytellers is hosted by Theron Skees. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 19 - Roberta Perry" (15 July 2026, 66 minutes), "Episode 18 - Doug Griffith" (15 June 2026, 69 minutes), and "Episode 17 - Dave Hoffman" (15 May 2026, 63 minutes).
The League of Extraordinary Storytellers publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for The League of Extraordinary Storytellers is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The League of Extraordinary Storytellers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The League of Extraordinary Storytellers's contact route on record: verified email.
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Theron Skees hosts The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, an arts show with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #19
Great opportunities often begin with one person opening a door. In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers , Theron Skees speaks with Roberta Perry, business development strategist, founding member and...
Episode #18
What makes an Audio-Animatronics character feel alive? In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers , Theron Skees speaks with Doug Griffith, creative leader, animator, concept designer, educator, and...
Episode #17
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...
Episode #16
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...
Episode #15
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...
Episode #14
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...
Episode #13
For the Season 1 finale, Theron Skees talks with James Wallman , CEO of the World Experience Organization, about the future of experiences and their growing role in culture, business, and human behavior. James shares...
Episode #12
How do you lead when creativity and commerce collide? In this episode, Tony Mancini —a veteran of Disney, MGM Resorts, and Las Vegas Sands—joins host Theron Skees to explore how story, brand, and business come together...
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In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers , Theron speaks with Joseph Pine , co-author of The Experience Economy and one of the most influential thinkers in business today. They explore how The...
Episode #10
In Episode 10 of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, I sit down with Peter Weishar, Founding Director of the Themed Experience program at UCF, to explore the frontlines of themed entertainment education. Peter...
Episode #9
In Episode 9, I sit down with former Imagineer and current UT Austin educator Mk Haley for a candid look at what it really takes to build a lasting career in themed entertainment. We talk about reframing your existing...
Episode #8
From iconic Disney attractions to expansive universes like Marvel and The Simpsons, Jason Surrell has helped shape some of the most enduring stories in themed entertainment. In this episode, he reflects on a career...
Episode #7
Are we ready for what’s next? In this episode, I talk with industry veteran Louis Alfieri about how technologies like AI are changing the way we tell stories, design experiences, and build across borders. It’s a...
Episode #6
What makes a creative process truly great? Join me as I host Joe Lanzisero, a visionary force behind some of Disney’s most beloved experiences. In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers , Joe reflects...
Episode #5
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...
Episode #4
In this episode of the League of Extraordinary Storytellers, host Theron Skees engages with Chris Lattner, a trailblazer in immersive storytelling and escape room design. They explore the journey of storytelling from...
Episode #3
In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers , host Theron Skees sits down with Francisco Nunez, president of Frank N Design, to explore the intersection of architecture, technology, and themed experience...
Episode #2
In this episode, I sit down with Stacy Barton, a brilliant writer, performer, and experience designer with over 25 years of expertise in themed entertainment. From her work with Disney and SeaWorld to her passion for...
Episode #1
In this inaugural episode of the League of Extraordinary Storytellers, host Theron Skees interviews Craig Russell, a veteran of Disney Imagineering, about his journey and insights into the themed entertainment industry...
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