New Arc Podcast

New Arc Ventures
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New Arc explores the cutting edge where robotics, artificial intelligence, and storytelling collide. From lifelike robotic characters and AI-powered production tools to revolutionary immersive experiences in film, theme parks, live performances, and gaming — we dive deep into the technologies reshaping how stories are told, experienced, and shared. Hosted by the team at New Arc Ventures, each episode features conversations with founders, creators, technologists, and visionaries building the future of entertainment. Whether it’s AI-driven virtual production, animatronics for live shows, or emotionally intelligent robotic companions, we examine how these breakthroughs are creating deeper human connection through narrative. If you’re passionate about the evolution of storytelling — from passive screens to embodied, interactive experiences — this is your new home. New episodes every week.

Episodes

  1. 12h ago

    The Body

    In this first full episode of the New Arc Podcast, we dive into the most overlooked piece of robotics and AI — not the brain, but the body. We explore why nonverbal communication, timing, gestures, and movie magic matter more than raw LLM responses, the challenges of the uncanny valley, and how Hollywood storytelling instincts can make robots feel truly alive. We discuss character embodiment, practical categories for robotic characters, and the future of meaningful human-robot connection. This episode lays the groundwork for how New Arc thinks about building the next generation of interactive storytelling — where technology serves narrative, not the other way around. Credits Theme Music: Composed and produced by Aaron Wagner https://aaronpwagner.com Intro Narration Clip: Criswell from Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) Directed by Edward D. Wood Jr. (Public Domain) Produced by: New Arc Ventures

    1h 38m

  2. Jun 8

    The Prologue

    In this prologue episode, we pull back the curtain on the vision behind New Arc — exploring the collision of robotics, artificial intelligence, and storytelling. We sit down for an honest conversation about where entertainment, technology, and humanity are heading. We discuss the shift from passive media to interactive, embodied experiences, why storytelling must lead technology rather than the other way around, and how we can build the next generation of immersive worlds without losing what makes us human. This episode sets the foundation for what New Arc is really about: using advanced tools like robotics and AI to create more meaningful, emotionally resonant stories — not just bigger spectacles. Credits Produced by: New Arc Ventures

    1h 11m
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New Arc explores the cutting edge where robotics, artificial intelligence, and storytelling collide. From lifelike robotic characters and AI-powered production tools to revolutionary immersive experiences in film, theme parks, live performances, and gaming — we dive deep into the technologies reshaping how stories are told, experienced, and shared. Hosted by the team at New Arc Ventures, each episode features conversations with founders, creators, technologists, and visionaries building the future of entertainment. Whether it’s AI-driven virtual production, animatronics for live shows, or emotionally intelligent robotic companions, we examine how these breakthroughs are creating deeper human connection through narrative. If you’re passionate about the evolution of storytelling — from passive screens to embodied, interactive experiences — this is your new home. New episodes every week.

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    New Arc Ventures
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  • Episodes
    2
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    © 2026 New Arc Ventures
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