The League of Extraordinary Storytellers

Episode 21 - Jasmin Jodry

What changes when audiences stop watching the story—and start living it? In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, Theron Skees speaks with Jasmin Jod

Episode 20 - Sherlocked (Francine Boon & Victor Van Doorn)

What happens when a story becomes something you can step into? In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, Theron Skees speaks with Francine Boon and Vi

Episode 19 - Roberta Perry

Great opportunities often begin with one person opening a door. In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, Theron Skees speaks with Roberta Perry, busi

Episode 18 - Doug Griffith

What makes an Audio-Animatronics character feel alive? In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, Theron Skees speaks with Doug Griffith, creative lead

Episode 17 - Dave Hoffman

In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, I speak with Dave Hoffman, former Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Development Executive with a 35-year care

Episode 16 - Lyndsey Archer

In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, Theron Skees speaks with Lyndsey Archer, former Walt Disney Imagineering designer and Founder of Studio Arche

Episode 15 - Jason McManus

In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, Theron Skees speaks with Jason McManus, Principal and Executive Creative Director at TAIT and former Walt Dis

Episode 14- Pigalle Tavakkoli

Season 2 opens with experience design pioneer Pigalle Tavakkoli. From immersive theatre to global education and consulting, Pigalle shares how experiences move beyond sp

Episode 13: James Wallman

For the Season 1 finale, Theron Skees talks with James Wallman, CEO of the World Experience Organization, about the future of experiences and their growing role in cultur

Episode 12: Tony Mancini

How do you lead when creativity and commerce collide? In this episode, Tony Mancini—a veteran of Disney, MGM Resorts, and Las Vegas Sands—joins host Theron Skees to expl

Episode 11: Joe Pine

In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, Theron speaks with Joseph Pine, co-author of The Experience Economy and one of the most influential thinkers

Episode 10: Peter Weishar

In Episode 10 of The League of Extraordinary Storytellers, I sit down with Peter Weishar, Founding Director of the Themed Experience program at UCF, to explore the frontl

Episode 9: Mk Haley

In Episode 9, I sit down with former Imagineer and current UT Austin educator Mk Haley for a candid look at what it really takes to build a lasting career in themed enter

Episode 8: Jason Surrell

From iconic Disney attractions to expansive universes like Marvel and The Simpsons, Jason Surrell has helped shape some of the most enduring stories in themed entertainme

Episode 7: Louis Alfieri

Are we ready for what’s next? In this episode, I talk with industry veteran Louis Alfieri about how technologies like AI are changing the way we tell stories, design expe

Episode 6: Joe Lanzisero

What makes a creative process truly great? Join me as I host Joe Lanzisero, a visionary force behind some of Disney’s most beloved experiences. In this episode of The Lea

Episode 5 : Melody Matheny

In this episode of the League of Extraordinary Storytellers, host Theron Skees interviews Melody Matheny, an attraction designer with over 24 years of experience in the t

Episode 4: Chris Lattner

In this episode of the League of Extraordinary Storytellers, host Theron Skees engages with Chris Lattner, a trailblazer in immersive storytelling and escape room design.

Episode 3 Francisco Nunez

In this episode ofThe League of Extraordinary Storytellers, host Theron Skees sits down with Francisco Nunez, president of Frank N Design, to explore the intersection of

Episode 2: Stacy Barton

In this episode, I sit down with Stacy Barton, a brilliant writer, performer, and experience designer with over 25 years of expertise in themed entertainment. From her wo