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Hosted by Theron Skees · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 18 episodes
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"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.
Theron Skees hosts The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, a arts show with 18 episodes published.
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 p
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 subj
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
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 e
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 ho
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
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 ins
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 t
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 Experien
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 shar
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 sk
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 roote
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 thoughtf
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 o
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
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 rol
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
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 liv
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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The League of Extraordinary Storytellers is hosted by Theron Skees. The show is categorised under arts (design) and has published 18 episodes.
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