FEARLESS MEDIA: The Future Of Entertainment, Media & Tech

Peter reveals his renown "10 Predictions for Media, Entertainment & Tech" for 2021 in this special year-end episode - and discusses each in detail, covering all sectors of the media and entertainment business (video/movies/television, music, games/esports, immersive/VR/AR, AI, synthetic media and much more). Which sectors - and which companies - will be the "winners" and &q...

Jon Skogmo, founder & CEO of Jukin' Media -- one of the leading media companies in the world of user-generated content -- joins Peter for a live conversation and CREATV University Q&A about Jon's entrepreneurial journey and what it takes to innovate and succeed in the ever-changing world of media and tech. Jon candidly discusses what he has learned along the way -- the good, the...

If ever there were a time for DEVO, THIS is that de-evolutionary time!  In this episode, Peter interviews iconoclastic New Wave band DEVO's founding member, co-songwriter and co-lead singer Gerald Casale to learn the real story behind the surprising hit song "Whip It."  Gerald also discusses how "Whip It" from the band's 3rd album "Freedom of Choice" - which...

We all watch Netflix, and we all love it.  After all, what's not to love (especially when we are locked in our homes)?  But, as invincible as this streaming giant seems, it isn't.  No company is.  The Blockbusters and Kodaks of the world remind us of that.  In this provocative episode, Peter takes the bear's contrarian argument about Netflix and its prospects.  He lays out Netflix&a...

John Evershed, founder of adult animation company Mondo Media and one of the leading experts in the adult animation space, sits down with Peter in this live CREATV University session to give his advice about how best to pursue fulfilling careers in the worlds of entertainment, media and tech. John uses his own non-linear journey to emphasize key universal "take-aways" for the benefit of...

Scott Rupp, founding General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures - one of the leading venture capital firms in the world of esports and games - joins Peter to give an overview of that massive entertainment sector that dwarfs the movie and music industries.  He also discusses the future of esports and games and how the music industry - and other entertainment sectors - can benefit by actively playing in t...

Academy Award & Emmy-winning film and TV producer Chris Donahue -- who teaches film both at UCLA Extension and Chapman University -- joins Peter to discuss his perspectives about what is missing from the curriculum of most film schools -- and how to fix it (which he calls "revolution", not "evolution").  In this live CREATV University session, Chris also answers questions p...

Rabia Abedin, who oversees diversity initiatives and early career programs at DreamWorks Animation, joins Peter to discuss today's realities of diversity in the media and entertainment business (and what DreamWorks and other companies are doing today to make the industry more inclusive and representative). Rabia also discusses breaking into the entertainment business, DreamWorks' innovat...

Peter interviews German DJ Boris Brejcha about his revolutionary upcoming October 24th global livestreamed event - where Boris will stream 3 separate concerts in 3 different time zones around the globe - and only charge fans 1 EURO for it. Boris is changing the game in this grand music experiment that charges his fans less, to reach more of them - and to give them an opportunity for hope and inspi...

CEO/Founder John Petrocelli of BulldogDM -- which is the leading premium high quality livestreaming company -- joins Peter to discuss the power and opportunity of livestreaming for musicians, advertisers and brands.  John, who is one of the leading experts in the world of livestreaming, digs into specific music and entertainment case studies and success stories - as well as industry "best pra...

Long-time Artist manager, A&R executive and music festival relations executive Rachel Cragg - who has worked with musical artists ranging from Beastie Boys to Radical Face - joins Peter for a live CREATV U session and Q&A about her insights into the music business. Rachel discusses her "secret formula" for optimizing the chances of artists getting their songs heard (and building...

CEO/Founder L.C. Crowley of Trioscope Studios -- which produces hybrid live action/animated content for Netflix and others -- joins Peter for a live CREATV University Q&A about developing your own system to realize your creative, professional, and personal/life goals and potential. L.C. also lays out new content and programming possibilities in our streaming-first entertainment world. He also...

Jennie Morris, Senior Vice President of Content Strategy at HBO Max, joins Peter to discuss her unexpected professional journey that ultimately led her to a top programming role in one of the biggest streaming video services and stories of the year. Jennie has held ever-escalating executive roles in leading traditional and tech-driven entertainment companies over the years (including Facebook). Sh...

Artist Claire Cottrill (CLAIRO), one of the hottest young indie music talents in the world, joins Peter in a candid and deeply authentic CREATV U session where she fearlessly discusses her creative process and her own personal journey (including both her triumphs and her struggles). Claire answers questions from, and gives advice to, her fans who joined this live stream. She also discusses how the...

Jeff is President of Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network and CEO of Codeblack Films. He joins Peter for a lively CREATV University session and conversation about his non-linear journey in the entertainment business -- and reveals his keys to succeeding in it. Jeff is a true fearless media entrepreneur who demonstrates the power of relationships, innovation and tenacity - ingredients behind how he...

Ann co-founded global disaster relief organization CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) with actor Sean Penn. She is a fearless social entrepreneur and joins Peter in this CREATV University live session to discuss mission-driven professional career paths, the power of relationships, and the reality that multiple entry points exist into the entertainment business (most of which are unexpected)....

Sarah is CEO of Reese Witherspoon’s media company Hello Sunshine, which places women at the center of its stories and produced HBO’s mega-hit “Big Little Lies.” Sarah is an intense fearless force and innovator in our tech-transformed world of media and entertainment. She joins Peter in this live CREATV University session to take us on her non-linear professional journey and share her insights lear...

Venture capitalist Randy Komisar of Kleiner Perkins, one of the blue chip-iest of all tech VC firms on the planet, joins Peter for a candid, refreshing live CREATV University conversation that will surprise and inspire you. If you think all VC's fit a certain mold, think again. Randy breaks it, fearlessly. He chases ideas – not money. His professional journey matches his personal, spiritual j...

Peter kicks off his new podcast with an interview of musician Ben Cooper, who goes by the artist name "Radical Face." Why Ben first? Because creators and their content (in this case music) sit in the center of everything in the world of entertainment and media - all else flows from that. Ben's music and career also embody everything that this podcast is about. He is fearless in his...

In this introductory episode, I lay out what you can come to expect in my new entertainment, music, media & tech-focused podcast FEARLESS MEDIA - give you a preview of the diverse things to come - and explain why I chose the name. Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services...