FutureOfStoryTelling

Go behind the scenes with the people shaping what’s next in storytelling. Step inside immersive worlds and creative spaces, and stay in the conversation. Join the FoST Explorers Club. home.fostexplorersclub.com

On a recent trip to Vegas, Charlie, our founder, visited Interstellar Arc at Area 15, an immersive, cinematic leap into the future. From Emmy Award–winning @felixandpaul, whose work is featured in THE FUTURE OF STORYTELLING. Learn more: thefutureofstorytelling.com

Career rejuvenation doesn’t come from just adding another conference. It comes from the right community. The FoST Explorers Club gives leaders space to think differently, discover what’s next, and unlock ideas that actually move the needle. Join us. home.fostexplorersclub.com

What’s the secret sauce behind experiences people return to? Matt DuPlessie of @golevel99 and @5wits breaks it down. Listen now. open.spotify.com/episode/4e7uJb…

Inside @SphereVegas , The Wizard of Oz becomes a full-body experience. Wind, temperature shifts, debris in the air. You don’t just watch, you feel it. Not every moment lands, but when it works, it really works. A treat, and a glimpse of where cinematic storytelling is headed.

Inside Google X’s Design Kitchen. Where ideas move from concept to working prototype, long before the world sees them. One of our favorite FoST Explorers Club moments. If you want to be in rooms like this, join us. home.fostexplorersclub.com

Real change in this industry requires critical mass, and @SphereVegas shows what’s possible when immersive cinema reaches that scale. Explore what this means for the future of storytelling on the FoST Podcast with Jay Rinsky futureofstorytelling.org/case-study/jay…

A question that sparked conversation inside one of our monthly cabins, where members have the opportunity to share openly and connect deeply. What’s your answer? Share below and join the FoST Explorers Club to be part of it. home.fostexplorersclub.com/fec

Believe it or not, there’s a better way to engage with escape rooms. It’s not about winning—it's about play. For more tips and escape room strategies with David Spira and @PEIHGEE listen to the full episode youtu.be/EXwZ9yE-wJ8

The future of storytelling is social. At @sandboxvr, players step into the same world where every move and interaction is shared. A leading example of storytelling designed for connection. Learn more in THE FUTURE OF STORYTELLING thefutureofstorytelling.com

Next time you travel, add an escape room to your itinerary. Experience designer and @RoomEscapeArt co-founder David Spira, one of the leading voices in the escape room industry, explains why the best games are worth traveling for. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/EXwZ9yE-wJ8

Join Charlie Melcher on April 23 at 4 PM during London Experience Week 2026 for an intimate, interactive roundtable on the future of storytelling. Space is limited. The “Storyteller’s Pass”includes a copy of the book. Reserve your spot via London Experience Week.

This week on the FoST Podcast, returning guest Greg Lombardo, VP of Experiences Creative & Production at @netflix, shares why guest satisfaction is the metric that matters most. Listen now: futureofstorytelling.org/case-study/gre…

The next chapter of the FoST Explorers Club is here. Membership is now open. A home for those curious about what’s next in storytelling, immersive experience, technology, and culture. Join today. Link in bio.

How do you create a narrative in experiential mediums? We’re revisiting our interview with Margaret Kerrison to uncover the unique creative approaches in crafting an immersive narrative — rooted in world-building, collaboration, and agency. Listen now: bit.ly/4kScvvO

We spoke with Todd Eckert of @TinDrumIO about the potential for mixed reality and his latest piece, An Ark, now at @TheShedNY. Our takeaway? Blending physical and digital worlds can elevate our stories and deepen our sense of the human condition. Tune in: bit.ly/4kmkjW4

In 2021, award-winning artist Pierce Freelon spoke about the notion that you must look back to move forward. We’re revisiting this episode today to remind ourselves how storytelling rooted in family and community can spark real social change. Listen now: bit.ly/4q08FBn

Before Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean were winning Grammys and selling out at MSG, they were performing in living rooms with @sofarsounds. We talk with their CEO, Warren Webster, about the value of connecting artists and fans through live music. Listen now: bit.ly/3LrO62z

Alejandro Iñárritu is known for Oscar-winning films like Birdman— but today, we revisit a conversation on Carne y Arena, a novel VR installation centering migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. A powerful lesson on empathy and humanity, listen now: bit.ly/3MHhJxf

What happens when one of Hollywood’s most beloved classics is rebuilt for one of the most advanced immersive venues in the world? In this episode, Carolyn Blackwood and Ben Grossmann break down how they reimagined The Wizard of Oz @SphereVegas. Listen now: bit.ly/4pBvnQU