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Welcome to the Filament Games Podcast! Co-hosts Brandon Pittser and Dan Norton bring you trending industry news, the inside scoop on Filament Games, and general discussions of entertainment and other nonsense.

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Welcome to the Filament Games Podcast! Co-hosts Brandon Pittser and Dan Norton bring you trending industry news, the inside scoop on Filament Games, and general discussions of entertainment and other nonsense.

    FGP6-8: Games for Change Festival Interview with Stan Pierre-Louis

    FGP6-8: Games for Change Festival Interview with Stan Pierre-Louis

    What does the future hold for gaming as entertainment and beyond? As President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), this week’s Filament Games Podcast guest Stan Pierre-Louis is a prominent strategic leader of the US video game industry.

    As President and CEO of ESA, he spearheads the organization's public policy efforts, showcasing the profound impact of the video game industry on business, entertainment, and culture. His extensive background includes serving as ESA's General Counsel, where he led legal, policy, and regulatory affairs, advocating on critical issues like First Amendment rights, technology, and intellectual property.

    In this interview, podcast host Jennifer Javornik talks with Stan about how advancing technology is propelling games beyond entertainment and driving societal change. With over 215 million Americans playing, understanding where gaming heads next is important for everyone!

    • 22 min
    FGP6-7: Games for Change Festival Interview with Rebecca Benghiat

    FGP6-7: Games for Change Festival Interview with Rebecca Benghiat

    Terms like "addiction," and "anxiety" often carry heavy stigma around with them. Yet opening sincere dialogues around mental health is exactly what longtime advocate Rebecca Benghiat does alongside Filament Games Podcast host Jennifer Javornik in this new episode.

    With senior leadership experience driving growth for organizations like New York’s pioneering Quad Preparatory School and national nonprofit Facing Addiction, Rebecca knows firsthand both the challenges and the potential when it comes to nurturing young people’s wellbeing.

    Rebecca's extensive experience working with vulnerable youth fueled her passion for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children. Rebecca advanced that mission as the former President and COO of The Jed Foundation, “a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.”

    • 26 min
    FGP6-6: Games for Change Festival Interview with Madeline Di Nonno

    FGP6-6: Games for Change Festival Interview with Madeline Di Nonno

    In the latest episode of the Filament Games Podcast, listeners are in for a treat as Jennifer Javornik, Chief Partnerships Officer here at Filament, sits down with Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. With a passion for challenging stereotypes and promoting gender equality in the entertainment industry, Madeline Di Nonno brings a wealth of experience and insight to the discussion!

    • 25 min
    FGP6-5: Games for Change Festival Interview with Elizabeth Newbury

    FGP6-5: Games for Change Festival Interview with Elizabeth Newbury

    Ready to explore policy through play? Get ready for another illuminating conversation about serious games on the Filament Games Podcast! Meet Dr. Elizabeth M H Newbury, the visionary behind the Serious Games Initiative at the Wilson Center. As Director, she transforms policy discussions into interactive experiences, using games to engage the public around critical, real-world issues in science and policy research.

    Filament has collaborated with the Wilson Center before, and as you can probably tell, we have a lot in common when it comes to our values surrounding game-based learning. Tune in to this conversation between CPO Jennifer Javornik and Dr. Newbury!

    • 35 min
    FGP6-4: Games for Change Festival Interview with Jane Lee

    FGP6-4: Games for Change Festival Interview with Jane Lee

    How can video games support teenagers, assisting not only with their traditional education, but also their resilience, self-confidence, and mental health? Jane Lee, the Senior Director of Operations & Mental Health at iThrive Games, has the answers for you in the newest episode of the Filament Games Podcast!

    Join podcast host and Filament Games CPO Jennifer Javornik as she explores the intersection of educational games and mental health with Jane. As a key figure at the iThrive Games Foundation, Jane utilizes her expertise in psychology and project management to spearhead initiatives that equip teens with essential social and emotional skills through gaming.

    • 29 min
    FGP6-3: Games for Change Festival Interview with Jan L. Plass

    FGP6-3: Games for Change Festival Interview with Jan L. Plass

    Season 6 Episode 3 of the Filament Games Podcast is here, and we're thrilled to share another captivating interview from the Games for Change Festival with our listeners! In this episode, host Jennifer Javornik sits down with Dr. Jan L. Plass, a distinguished Professor at New York University and the Paulette Goddard Chair in Digital Media and Learning Sciences. Dr. Plass is not just a professor, he's a trailblazer in the field of digital learning, drawing from cognitive science, learning sciences, computer science, and design to shape the future of education.

    • 34 min

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Darksilver Hawk ,

Awesome games industry podcast

An interesting look behind the curtain at an important but often overlooked genre of games. Filament provides a great discussion about the creation of educational games and how it's similar and different from other genres. I find the discussions of how it relates to the larger educational space some of the most interesting. I hope season three is still in the works!

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