Culture & Code

Explore the intersection of creativity and technology in Hollywood as a veteran industry executive breaks down how streaming economics are reshaping entertainment's future. Learn why AI isn't the disruptor everyone thinks it is, and discover how new technologies are democratizing storytelling while preserving human creativity.

Step into the future of filmmaking with this in-depth look at the groundbreaking AI Film Three Festival as we talk with founder PJ Way. From independent creators using cutting-edge AI tools to institutional partnerships and community building, this episode explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing storytelling. Discover how a first-of-its-kind festival in Arizona is helping to shape...

Join us for out conversation with Todd Terrazas, a man on the inside track of how Los Angeles is leading the AI creative revolution. From film competitions to groundbreaking hackathons, explore how technology is transforming entertainment, what it means for creative professionals, and where the industry is headed in 2025 and beyond.

How is artificial intelligence reshaping B2B lead generation? Join us for an in-depth conversation with Shira Simmonds of Smart Reach AI, for an exploration of modern email marketing, where data science meets sales strategy. Learn how companies are leveraging AI to create hyper-personalized communications at scale, understand the power of intent-based targeting, and discover why traditional metric...

We sit down with Ramsay Wharton of the Arizona Commerce Authority’s Film & Digital Media Program to talk about what happens when traditional film production meets artificial intelligence? In this episode, we explore how state film commissions are reimagining their role in the digital age. From innovative tax incentives to the emergence of game development hubs, discover how regions are buildin...

Discover how AI and VR are merging to create revolutionary experiences in education, creativity, and daily life. This episode explores the future of immersive technology, from innovative applications to practical challenges, offering insights for both creators and technology enthusiasts.

Discover why creative professionals are at the forefront of AI development. In this first episode of our groundbreaking series, explore how storytelling shapes AGI and why the fusion of creative and technical skills will define the future of digital media. Essential listening for creators, developers, and innovation leaders.

Explore how AI-powered misinformation is transforming global politics in 2024. From celebrity deepfakes to election manipulation, discover the tools and tactics behind digital deception. We examine real-world cases, reveal the psychology of belief, and provide practical strategies to combat false information. Learn why traditional fact-checking isn't enough and how societies can maintain truth in...

This show features a conversation with Noelle Russell, a multi-award winning technologist and the founder and Chief AI Officer at the AI Leadership Institute. With a career that spans leading roles in tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture and IBM, to name a few, Noelle has been at the forefront of A.I. innovation. She's built over 100 conversational A.I. applications that have millions of...

Virtual Humans: The Impact of Advanced Intelligence and Technology The integration of advanced intelligence and technology into retail and consumer-facing experiences is revolutionizing the way we shop, interact with brands and their online support, and make purchasing decisions. As virtual humans and AI-powered systems become more sophisticated, they're transforming customer service, product reco...

This show is a conversation with Natalie Monbiot was head of Strategy for Hour One, an AI avatar and synthetic video company based in Israel. Natalie focuses on synthetic media and the virtual human economy, in which real people create and profit from their digital selves. Natalie and I are going to explore the virtual human economy through the examples of AI twins made for business leaders like R...

This show is a conversation with Jose Aragon, an international fashion photographer and AI artist based in Madrid, Spain. As his work has appeared in magazines like Elle, Vogue Italia, Vogue UK and Vogue Japan, and was most recently featured in Synthetix, Brazil's leading journal for art and artificial intelligence. Jose and I collaborated on a generative AI story project called the Naruto Whirlpo...

This show features Helen Todd, who focuses on AI and creativity. She's not just talking about the future. Helen Tod is building it via her podcast, newsletter and YouTube channel called Creativity Squared. In this show, Helen and I will explore why the nexus of creativity and AI is such a critical area to cover from both a professional and a social point of view. We'll drill into what people mean...

This shows a conversation with Kate Baucherel, who is a speaker, author and consultant specializing in blockchain, crypto and emerging technologies. Kate has spoken at events across the world and online as a keynote, a panelist, a mentor and chair, and regularly appears on BBC radio and TV as a blockchain expert to provide straightforward commentary on news stories. Kate lectures at Teesside Unive...

This is a conversation with Guy Gadney, of charisma AI, a company that enables rapid creation of story driven experiences with digital avatars for web, mobile and VR platforms. Charisma AI has collaborated with Hollywood studios, global brands and universities, delivering award winning campaigns and educational content built on their ethical AI technology stack. We'll dive into creativity and tech...

This is a conversation with Oskar Serrander, a co-founder of Wondercraft. AI, an AI powered creative platform dedicated to audio. Wondercraft launched in 2024 to democratize audio Oskar and I will explore the intersection of AI and audio through the lens of Wondercraft. We'll focus on the obstacles and opportunities that inspired his launch, and how AI helped make that dream become a reality. Then...

This is a conversation with Ian Beecraft, who is the CEO of Signal and Cipher, an innovation and design agency helping companies navigate the impact of AI to drive the future of work. Previously responsible for innovation departments at some of the largest ad agencies in the world, Ian has advised brands including Samsung, Intel, Coca-Cola and dozens more about the impact of emerging technologies...

This is a conversation with Alvin Wang Graylin, who has over 30 years experience driving innovation in the AI, XR and semiconductor industries. As China President of HTC between 2016 and 2023, Graylin elevated the company to a prominent global position in the virtual reality and augmented reality spaces. Currently, Alvin is global VP for Corporate Development, HTC, vice chair of the Industry of Vi...

This show is a conversation with Rishad Tobaccowala, a genuine big thinker who helps organizations stay relevant and innovative during times of great change. His bestselling book, Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data, ricocheted across c-suites and boardrooms with his message of how to be smart with data while staying true to human values. His newsletter, called The Fut...

This show will examine what we learned in Austin for how storytelling mainstreams AI into daily life. We’ll use three broad themes drawn from our panel plus several interviews we conducted at this year’s festival: 1.) Why storytelling is foundational for human life, work and play. 2.) How Generative AI transforms storytelling and change our ideas about the storyteller. 3.) How human-driven, AI-pow...

This show is a conversation with Debra Aho Williamson, a research analyst and market influencer for the social media landscape at Insider Intelligence and eMarketer. Deborah played a pivotal role to shape the discourse around social media marketing, advertising and usage. Deborah and I will explore how AI is redefining the way marketing and advertising is conducted for social media. We'll focus on...

Evette Vargas, a Hollywood-based screenwriter and producer across multiple media formats talks about the writing process, the role of AI in Hollywood, and upcoming projects at her production company Indigo Reign Films.

Our interview with voice actress, and artist advocate Carin Gilfry digs into the three C’s of AI & Voice Acting: Consent, Control & Compensation in the Age of AI in Hollywood and beyond

This show is a conversation about AI and fashion. Culture & Code spoke with Carl-Axel Wahlström, a senior creative director and consultant for the fashion industry based in Stockholm, Sweden. Carl is the CEO of the Copy Laboratory, a full service studio that uses AI to redefine visual storytelling for the fashion industry. This interview explores the background, the current practice, and the l...

Culture & Code recently spoke with  Chris Browne , an acclaimed filmmaker and visual effects artist. Chris traces his passion for visual storytelling back to his childhood days experimenting with a video camera to make homemade science fiction films. His early artistic experiments ignited a lifelong calling.