Immersion Nation Podcast

Immersion Nation
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Immersion Nation Podcast

Entertainment is changing. Discover how Immersive entertainment is changing our culture, the way we interact, and the way we play. Each Monday, the creators of immersive experiences tell us what it means to engage with new rules in new worlds. VR, escape rooms, social adventures, and alternate reality games only scratch the surface of what’s to come as the immersive revolution grows.

  1. This Immersive Globe | Steve Boyle of Epic Immersive

    07/28/2020

    This Immersive Globe | Steve Boyle of Epic Immersive

    This week in the interview we talk with the one, the only, Steve Boyle; CEO of Epic Immersive. From immersive hackathons in Paris to swing dancing in Japanese internment camps, we cover a whole lot of ground! We start by discussing steve’s background which starts with performance education in Thailand, India, and Indonesia while attending NYU, and ends in the unexpected origins of Epic Immersive. We trace the line between producing 100 actor shows, creating immersive work in China, and starti...

    1h 2m
  2. RECON & the Room Escape Artists | David and Lisa Spira

    07/22/2020

    RECON & the Room Escape Artists | David and Lisa Spira

    This week in the interview, we talk with David and Lisa Sipra; the co-founders of Room Escape Artist, the most prolific publication covering escape rooms and the escape room industry. We start by talking about Lisa and David’s first escape rooms and how Room Escape Artist (or REA for short) came to be. Next, we move on to discuss how escape rooms are contending with the COVID-19 pandemic. And finally, we go in-depth on the creation of the first annual RECON, or Reality Escape Convention, whic...

    1h 2m

  3. 07/15/2020

    Crafting Immersive Performance | Amber Lawson and Erik Abbot-Main

    This week in the interview, we talk with two seasoned immersive performers, Amber Lawson, and Erik Abbot-Main. One who’s principle experience comes from immersive dance in New York City, and the other from interactive acting in Los Angeles. Their professional backgrounds couldn’t be more different, which makes the similarities in their tactics and strategies as immersive performers even more striking. We discuss how they invite their audiences into the world of an experience. Contrast the dis...

    60 min

  4. 07/07/2020

    Into the Void | Jorge DeMoya and Julian Rodriguez

    This week in the interview we get some fresh perspective from outside the immersive community, talking with Jorge Demoya and Julian Rodriguez about the virtual reality experience, The VOID. We explore the delta between the reactions of a gamer and a non-gamer to this industry staple and go in-depth on ‘Ralph Breaks VR’. Finally, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the mixed VR and real-world experience that has made The VOID a leader in the immersive space. You can find the ...

    55 min
  5. Innovating out of Limitation | Kendra Slack and Jordan Chlapecka

    06/29/2020

    Innovating out of Limitation | Kendra Slack and Jordan Chlapecka

    This week in the interview, we talk with Kendra Slack and Jordan Chlapecka of Linked Dance Theatre, a group based in New York City that creates immersive experiences that utilize a multitude of mediums in their work, but of course, emphasize dance. We talk about: Their paths and how Linked Dance Theatre somewhat organically broke down that fourth wall. Their most recent in-person immersive experience, ‘Remembrance’. The adventure and challenge of creating ‘Remembrance’ on Governors Island, wh...

    54 min
  6. Finding Hidden Magic | Tommy Honton

    06/21/2020

    Finding Hidden Magic | Tommy Honton

    This week in the interview we talk with experience designer Tommy Honton about finding hidden magic in the world and Tommy's origin story. The creation of Stash House, LA. Why the Los Angeles legislature is confused about immersive entertainment. The art of the 2nd or 3rd impression and how Tommy used his unique way of connecting with people to find his way onto the path of the professional immersive experience designer. And so much more.Note: This is the first episode of season 2 and as such...

    1h 9m

  7. 05/15/2020

    Season 2 - Trailer 2

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    1 min

  8. 05/15/2020

    Season 2 - Trailer 1

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Entertainment is changing. Discover how Immersive entertainment is changing our culture, the way we interact, and the way we play. Each Monday, the creators of immersive experiences tell us what it means to engage with new rules in new worlds. VR, escape rooms, social adventures, and alternate reality games only scratch the surface of what’s to come as the immersive revolution grows.

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  • Creator
    Immersion Nation
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Immersion Nation Podcast
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