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In this episode, Chris Heatherly and Alex Kruglov dive into the dynamic landscape of Hollywood, discussing the ongoing battle between major players like Netflix, Warner Brothers, and Paramount. They explore the implications of potential acquisitions, the shifting priorities within Hollywood, and the impact of streaming services on traditional theatrical models. The conversation also touches on the...

VERY SPECIAL +1 this week with The Godfather of Toys, Tom McGrath. Tom has been in the toy industry for over 40 years, starting first at Kenner, then becoming an executive over Hasbro's boys toys division, and then moving into consulting. Tom has worked with virtually every major toy company including Mattel, Universal Studios, Moose, and others. He also does an annual presentation of toy trends a...

My +1 this episode is Sam Steffanina, CMO of Remix.gg , Host of Gamified, and Co-founder of Wolves DAO. We talk Remix, and how he is building the TikTok of gaming, how Gen Z gamers are entering the business in new ways, and his conviction in the inevitability of web3. Remix.gg https://remix.gg/ Sam Steffania on X https://x.com/SamSteffanina Wolves DAO https://x.com/WolvesDAO Gamified https://x.com...

Hollywood Wars: A Conversation with Erich Schwartzel Chris Heatherly's +1 this episode is Erich Schwartzel, Wall Street Journal reporter and author of "Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy" and the upcoming book "Empire" about Star Wars. They discuss the evolving landscape of Hollywood - from China's changing role in the film industry to the rise of Korean ent...

Jonah Blake, CEO of Real Agency and sploots.ai talks to me about becoming an AI influencer, web3 gaming, the future of incentivized marketing, and “Silly Markets” his thesis on why Gen Z trades the way they do. x.com/RealJonahBlake frankygo.xyz Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of +1, host Chris Heatherly interviews Bored Elon Musk, a pseudonymous figure known for his humorous takes on technology and culture. They discuss the concept of pseudonymity versus anonymity, the evolution of Bored Elon Musk from a parody account to a significant online presence, and the implications of digital identity on privacy. The conversation also delves into the current sta...

The metamaster Jeff Gomez is BACK to talk the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a case study for where transmedia can go off the rails. We talk about how to fix it and where things should head as we look towards the debut of the X-Men. THIS IS A BANGER - MUST LISTEN!! Please follow Jeff at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgomez/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hollywood talent is on strike! What are the unions fighting for? How do the unions view AI? And will video games be next?  My +1 is Katie Sikkema, a union contract expert and former Sr Lead Business Representative for SAG-AFTRA, where she worked for 15 yrs. She helped negotate the 2016-2017 interactive media stike and joins me to help explain the situation from the union's point of view. Hosted on...

INCREDIBLE conversation with Jen Donahoe, a former colleague from Disney Toys who went on to work for Mattel, EA, Scopely, Riot and more. She's an incredibly talented brand and product marketing veteran in both toys and video games. And she's a regular on Deconstructor of Fun. We talk about why Jen HATES Barbie, but loves the movie's marketing, what she's learned about building brands in toys and...

Game industry veteran and 100 Thieves Chief Product Officer Pete Hawley is my +1 to discuss Fortnite Creative Mode, Project X, and his post-mortem of web3. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

My +1 is educator Anthony Carlson who teaches the video games program at Monrovia High School. We talk about what makes his program special and how more high schools can educate the next generation of game makers and provide a path to our industry. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

My +1 this week is Jeff Gomez, CEO of Starlight Runner and the godfather of transmedia storytelling. Jeff talks with me about his long career creating some of the biggest IP story worlds, how the franchise model that bought us Marvel, DC, Star Wars and more went off the rails, how we make sense of the stories we tell ourselves, and where our collective narrative journey will take us next. Hosted o...

VR/AR/XR/MR OG, former Disney Imagineer and magic maker Mike Goslin joins me to talk the past, present and future of spatial computing, Apple's new Vision Pro headset, the secret R&D connection between Disney and the millitary and more!! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Our debut featuring Alex Kruglov, CEO of pop.in and former Head of Content Acquisition for Hulu where we discuss WTF is going on in the crazy world of media and the game of thrones surrounding it. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.