035: The Center Cannot Hold, Steve

Hey everyone! You’re really gonna like this episode a lot, trust us! In it, Steve chats with Christian Fonnesbech, the Transmedia Director for the upcoming project Cloud Chamber. We talk about story, challenges and more. Also, J.C. chats with ARGNet’s Michael J. Andersen about the latest happenings in the world of ARGs, and we talk

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034: I Literally Ran Into LeVar Burton

It’s our special Mailbag episode! Steve and J.C. answer your questions, and boy were there some doozies! Links mentioned in this episode: Digital Hollywood Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season Three [Blu-ray] Hybrid High ARG (video) Educurious Majestic Online Caroline (website up, but limited functionality) Watson Hollywood 2.0 podcast Transmedia Talk podcast StoryLabs podcast Transmedia

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032: It’s Not About The Zombies

Professor Henry Jenkins is our guest in this episode! He and J.C. sit down and talk about our current culture of shareable, spreadable media in this epic podcast. Also, ARGNet’s Michael Andersen stops by to update us on the latest goings-on in the ARG world, and Steve and J.C. talk Blade Runner, Survivor and their

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031: Little Tamagotchis In Our Pocket

In this episode, we welcome Jeff Gomez (Starlight Runner), as J.C. talks with him about his unique brand of world-building in the transmedia space. Also, Steve launches his new project, Hey! Look Up! Links mentioned in this episode: Arkham City Hey! Look Up! Starlight Runner’s website Starlight Runner’s Facebook Starlight Runner’s Twitter Jeff Gomez’s Facebook

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030: Cummerbund Bandersnatch

It’s listener mail time! Steve and J.C. answer your questions, sent in via all the social networks and wonders of technology. Also: We talk about J.C.’s inability to pronounce tall pale British actors’ names correctly. Links mentioned in this episode: Why I’m quitting Facebook by Douglas Rushkoff (CNN) 003: The BBC’s Sherlock, Transmedia From Inception

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029: A Passion For Making People Squirm

Our guest is Mike Selinker (Lone Shark Games Dot Com). Mike, whose puzzles appear regularly in GAMES magazine, The Chicago Tribune and The New York Times, talks with Steve and J.C. about his time at Wizards of the Coast, building ARGs like the one he did for Universal’s Repo Men, and his new book Maze

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028: When I Say Their Name Was The Entire Text Of “Atlas Shrugged”…

Steve and J.C. spend a little time with Lina Srivastava, as they talk about using transmedia techniques for activism, raising awareness and change. Also, ARGNet’s Michael J Andersen stops by to let us know what’s happening in the ARG world. Links mentioned in this episode: AUTHENTIC IN ALL CAPS crowdfunding campaign The Walking Dead from

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027: I’m Forever 33

We celebrate the Indie-ARG in this episode! Guests Ryan Omark, Steve Omark (We Are Earthborne), Dana Shaw and Tom Pike (The Wall Will Fall) discuss their Alternate Reality Game projects from inception through execution and completion, along with the challenges they faced and lessons they learned. Links mentioned in this episode: The Mass Effect Game

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026: Mr. Worf, Draw Me A Bath!

ARGNet's Michael Andersen

Special guest Michael Andersen (ARGNet) joins Steve and J.C. as they look back at the year 2012. Projects, platforms, ARGs and more, you won’t want to miss this year-in-review episode. Links mentioned in this episode:   ARGNet 2012 Review David Varela’s StoryForward Interview Mass Effect storyworld & video game series       You can subscribe

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025: Trying To Be All Non-Nerdy And Cool About It

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It’s the viewer mailbag episode! In this episode, hosts Steve Peters and J.C. Hutchins answer questions from listeners, with anything as the topic. You’ll be amazed at what you learn about your hosts in this episode, including our favorite books , best holiday memories, anecdotes from past projects and more! Not to be missed! Links

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