26 episodes
Left Brain vs. Right Brain with Stu Levy Mr. Thrive Media
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Join entrepreneur Stu Levy and esteemed guests as they explore the eternal tug-of-war between creative endeavors and financial success.
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Episode 26: Jeff Gomez, pt. 2
In this episode, we hear more from transmedia guru Jeff Gomez’s inspiring life journey. As his career takes off in Hollywood, Jeff battles his childhood demons. Join host Stu Levy as we explore Jeff’s early success with “Magic the Gathering” and “Turok” (Valiant Comics), moving from role-playing games to screenwriting and filmmaking while fighting to maintain his grip on reality.
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HOST: Stu Levy
GUEST: Jeff Gomez | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgomez/
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Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com
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Episode 25: Gene Luen Yang
Gene Luen Yang is one of the top comic book creators in the industry, having earned his way to the top by writing a wide range of both original auteur-driven works (American Born Chinese, The Shadow Hero, Lunar New Year Love Story) and adapting widely popular characters (Avatar the Last Airbender, Superman, Shang-Chi), Host Stu Levy of TOKYOPOP explores the risks, transitions and sacrifices Gene made to achieve the success he has today.
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HOST: Stu Levy
GUEST: Gene Luen Yang | www.GeneYang.com
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Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com
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Episode 24: Jane Hoffacker pt. 2
Jane Hoffacker is back for a deep dive with host Stu Levy of TOKYOPOP, focusing on “Arcane”, the award-winning animated series she produced during her time at Riot Games. She covers the challenges and lessons learned along the way of this monumental endeavor while discussing her journey as founder and CEO of Incredible Dream, her ambitious board game start-up. Tune in to learn more from Jane’s unique and unparalleled experiences.
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HOST: Stu Levy
GUEST: Jane Hoffacker | LinkedIn: Jane Hoffacker
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Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com
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Episode 23: Jeff Gomez
Jeff Gomez is the “godfather of transmedia”, shaping major hit franchises such as Avatar, Transformers, Spiderman, Pirates of the Caribbean and more across media platforms and formats. Growing up in a rough-and-tough neighborhood while struggling with internal demons, Jeff had to learn various defense mechanisms and skills to survive and ultimately thrive. Host Stu Levy of TOKYOPOP explores Jeff’s challenged journey to creative and business success.
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HOST: Stu Levy
GUEST: Jeff Gomez | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgomez/
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Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com
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Episode 22: Jane Hoffacker
Navigating the complex intersection of creativity and executive leadership is no simple feat. Jane Hoffacker’s career guided the incredible trajectory of franchise video game hits, from Guitar Hero to Skylanders and eventually League of Legends, eventually leading to her flagship project, the Emmy-award-winning animation series Arcane. Now, at the helm of her own start-up, Incredible Dream, in the dynamic board game vertical, Jane speaks to host Stu Levy about her career’s obstacles and victories, and how she evolved as a leader.
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HOST: Stu Levy
GUEST: Jane Hoffacker | LinkedIn: Jane Hoffacker
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Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com
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Episode 21: Patrick Lee
What’s it like to create one of the world’s most famous brands? Host Stu Levy, founder of TOKYOPOP, interviews Patrick Lee, the entrepreneur behind Rotten Tomatoes, which transformed the film and television industry. Stu explores Patrick’s multiple swivels - between Asia and the US, between tech and entertainment, and between left brain and right brain.
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HOST: Stu Levy
GUEST: Patrick Lee | LinkedIn: Patrick Lee
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Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com
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This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: Chaz@MrThrive.com | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter