+1 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022 I know lots of interesting people. Let's talk to them! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. en Chris Heatherly Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:24:53 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:24:53 +0000 feeds@ausha.co (Ausha) Ausha (https://www.ausha.co) us Chris Heatherly Chris Heatherly chrisheatherly@gmail.com I know lots of interesting people. Let's talk to them! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false no no yes episodic Chris Heatherly chrisheatherly@gmail.com I know lots of interesting people. Let's talk to them! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false Support us! Business https://image.ausha.co/n5jQrTBFzSiI9UMV514ymEJdEaH5Zy0nv2GgQDzi_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1691730166 +1 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022 Streaming Wars - From Acquisitions To AI 70f331648a527331a3ca5d26c0b8c782ffe8aff3 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 role of technology and innovation in shaping the future of entertainment, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for both established studios and emerging creators.


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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 role of technology and innovation in shaping the future of entertainment, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for both established studios and emerging creators.


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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:57:44 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/streaming-wars-from-acquisitions-to-ai Chris Heatherly false 1:34:01 full 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,... Chris Heatherly false The Godfather of Toys - Masterclass with Tom McGrath b11907d5b20f61ad71ef9387fa9f88582479573b 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 and analysis that is a must-attend event for executives at every major studio and toy company. In this episode, Tom gives us a MASTERCLASS on how makes successful toy brand and speaks to trends in the industry.


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]]> 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 and analysis that is a must-attend event for executives at every major studio and toy company. In this episode, Tom gives us a MASTERCLASS on how makes successful toy brand and speaks to trends in the industry.


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]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:32:54 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/the-godfather-of-toys-masterclass-with-tom-mcgrath Chris Heatherly false movies,games,toys 44:46 full 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 work... Chris Heatherly false The TikTok of Gaming? Sam Steffania on vibe gaming, Gen Z & why web3 is still inevitable 61c96269d3b4cfb3a12f237c432a3d4f83e530f4 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/GamifiedShow


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]]> 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/GamifiedShow


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]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:04:54 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/the-tiktok-of-gaming-sam-steffania-on-vibe-gaming-gen-z-why-web3-is-still-inevitable Chris Heatherly false #tiktok,#Games,#SocialMedia,#web3 1:02:00 full My +1 this episode is Sam Steffanina, CMO of Remix.gg (http://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 convic... Chris Heatherly false Hollywood Wars – Change in Hollywood, The Rise & Fall of the Global Blockbuster, the Awkward Embrace of AI, and the State of Star Wars 1e3ecab392ad876fb4e5c0c70dc0270f2498cf53 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 entertainment, this episode delves into the global dynamics shaping the future of cinema. Discover insights on the impact of AI in filmmaking, the challenges of maintaining cultural relevance, and the potential for new voices to emerge in the digital age.


Key Topics:


  • China's Influence on Hollywood

  • The Rise and Fall of Global Blockbusters

  • Korean Entertainment's Global Appeal

  • AI in Filmmaking

  • The State of Star Wars

  • Challenges Facing Hollywood


Guest: Erich Schwartzel, Wall Street Journal reporter and author


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]]> 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 entertainment, this episode delves into the global dynamics shaping the future of cinema. Discover insights on the impact of AI in filmmaking, the challenges of maintaining cultural relevance, and the potential for new voices to emerge in the digital age.


Key Topics:


  • China's Influence on Hollywood

  • The Rise and Fall of Global Blockbusters

  • Korean Entertainment's Global Appeal

  • AI in Filmmaking

  • The State of Star Wars

  • Challenges Facing Hollywood


Guest: Erich Schwartzel, Wall Street Journal reporter and author


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]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:31:33 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/hollywood-wars-change-in-hollywood-the-rise-fall-of-the-global-blockbuster-the-awkward-embrace-of-ai-and-the-state Chris Heatherly false Cinéma,disney,AI,Film,Star Wars 1:09:24 full 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... Chris Heatherly false AI influence, web3 gaming and "Silly Markets" with Jonah Blake 4017a82eadd0b577b7f0b0108d89a98a57e0acc4 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


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]]> 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


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]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2025 20:25:27 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/ai-influence-web3-gaming-and-silly-markets-with-jonah-blake Chris Heatherly false 1:05:25 full Jonah Blake, CEO of Real Agency and sploots.ai (http://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/RealJonahBla... Chris Heatherly false BORED Vibes – Pseudonymity, Crypto, Disposable Games & Vibe Coding with BoredElonMusk aka BORED 19f89aba562d6afb1ebeb41761ccd3d24f480617 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 state of crypto, the future of the metaverse, and BoredCorp's innovative approach to game development through vibe coding. Bored shares insights on tokenization in gaming and the future of digital currency, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly models in the evolving landscape of Web3.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bored Elon

01:21 The Concept of Pseudonymity

03:59 The Evolution of Bored Elon

06:54 The Challenges of Maintaining Pseudonymity

09:54 The Impact of Social Media on Personal Identity

14:28 Exploring the Metaverse

18:45 The Future of Crypto and the Metaverse

25:29 Navigating the Crypto Landscape

27:22 The Future of Stablecoins and Digital Transactions

29:34 The Role of Banks in a Crypto World

31:22 Privacy and Surveillance in Financial Transactions

34:26 Vibe Coding: Merging Gaming and Culture

36:57 Success Stories in Vibe Gaming

39:08 The Evolution of Crypto Trading and Media

41:47 Tokenization in Gaming: A Unified Approach

43:49 Innovative Game Models and User Engagement

50:19 Future Endeavors and Community Engagement


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]]> 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 state of crypto, the future of the metaverse, and BoredCorp's innovative approach to game development through vibe coding. Bored shares insights on tokenization in gaming and the future of digital currency, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly models in the evolving landscape of Web3.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bored Elon

01:21 The Concept of Pseudonymity

03:59 The Evolution of Bored Elon

06:54 The Challenges of Maintaining Pseudonymity

09:54 The Impact of Social Media on Personal Identity

14:28 Exploring the Metaverse

18:45 The Future of Crypto and the Metaverse

25:29 Navigating the Crypto Landscape

27:22 The Future of Stablecoins and Digital Transactions

29:34 The Role of Banks in a Crypto World

31:22 Privacy and Surveillance in Financial Transactions

34:26 Vibe Coding: Merging Gaming and Culture

36:57 Success Stories in Vibe Gaming

39:08 The Evolution of Crypto Trading and Media

41:47 Tokenization in Gaming: A Unified Approach

43:49 Innovative Game Models and User Engagement

50:19 Future Endeavors and Community Engagement


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]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:41:47 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/bored-vibes-pseudonymity-crypto-disposable-games-vibe-coding-with-boredelonmusk-aka-bored Chris Heatherly false 52:18 full 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 pa... Chris Heatherly false Fixing Marvel - A Case Study with Jeff Gomez b6f6de27f125fa73cb64ace16fe38ac445627def 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/


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]]> 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/


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]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:41:54 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/fixing-marvel-a-case-study-with-jeff-gom Chris Heatherly false 1:01:31 full 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 - M... Chris Heatherly false Hollywood on Strike...will Video Games be Next?! 79aa58e9818d0e77eac20b3095cf096057bc879e 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 19:26:40 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/hollywood-on-strike-and-what-it-means-for-vide Chris Heatherly false 50:21 full 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... Chris Heatherly false Barbie, Building Brands & Beyond with Jen Donahoe 2a9d4275515911c27f198c08bb58431723544f49 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 games, and where she sees marketing going in a post-privacy policy world.


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]]> 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 games, and where she sees marketing going in a post-privacy policy world.


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]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:30:34 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/barbie-building-brands-beyond-with-jen-donahoe Chris Heatherly false 1:24:39 full 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... Chris Heatherly false Heisting Fortnite with 100 Thieves' Pete Hawley aeaba55678a3bc2b0d3d0d7f6b932a05595b1e71 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:44:11 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/heisting-fortnite-with-100-thieves-pete-hawley Chris Heatherly false 59:26 full 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. Chris Heatherly false School of Games – Teaching The Next Gen of Game Makers 452e9bc66aa883192cf4d0c793f72d0d69281367 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:09:44 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/school-of-games-teaching-the-next-gen-of-game-makers Chris Heatherly false 1:01:55 full 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. Chris Heatherly false Trouble in Transmedia? The Franchise Multiverse and How We Make Sense of It Again e5f3810cb891c6fbeb64cff83492824ad32d7e1a 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:24:39 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/trouble-in-transmedia-the-franchise-multiverse-and-how-we-make-sense-of-it-again Chris Heatherly false 1:06:54 full 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... Chris Heatherly false A Pro's Vision of Augmented Reality with Mike Goslin 9bcc0cc57aeb93c51b39531122e5e29e4647b3f4 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!!


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]]> 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!!


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]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:11:37 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/a-pro-s-vision-of-augmented-reality-with-mike-goslin Chris Heatherly false 53:11 full 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!! Chris Heatherly false Hollywood’s REAL Succession: WTF is happening in media?! 88438ee66bb9894f0f8ab70bae0dd26e9d874bd8 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 16:53:06 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/1-2022/succession-wtf-is-happening-in-media Chris Heatherly false 51:37 full 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. Chris Heatherly false