Producing Innovation

What does it take to transform a sketch in a notebook into an international phenomenon?How do the world’s top innovators in the arts, business, and technology conceptualize and execute groundbreaking new ideas? Artist, director and experience designer Michael Counts—dubbed a “mad genius” by the New York Times--interviews pioneers about their successes, failures, and insights. This podcast was edited by Max Silverman Original Music and Sound Design by Max Silverman Logo designed by Nick Auer Follow us! www.countsprojects.net Instagram: @countsprojects Facebook: www.facebook.com/countsprojects

Episodes

Stacy Spikes: The Rise and Fall of MoviePass and What’s Next

October 4, 2019 • 40 mins

Stacy Spikes co-founder of MoviePass gives us an insider perspective on his 13 year journey from bringing MoviePass from initial idea to completion. He then blows us away with his new startup PreShow.

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Peter Sabbeth: Creative Living

August 29, 2019 • 46 mins

Peter Sabbeth is an architect, builder, designer, painter, and creative entrepreneur. He and Michael discuss how to live a truly creative life.

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Brian Bickerstaff: GAle GAtes, Part 3

July 25, 2019 • 52 mins

Brian Bickerstaff, one of GAle GAtes’ principal performers, reflects on his formative years at GAle GAtes and how they informed his later work as an actor, creator and director.

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Howard Pyle: Systems Thinking

July 11, 2019 • 46 mins

Howard Pyle, SVP of Experience Design at MetLife, unpacks the meaning of innovation and discusses career changes resulting from chasing passions.

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Michelle Stern: GAle GAtes, Part 2

June 22, 2019 • 51 mins

In this second installment of our series, Michelle Stern, co-founder and producer of GAle GAtes, shares some of her favorite memories from their time in DUMBO, and lessons learned along the way.

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David Wise: Creating a Culture of Innovation

June 13, 2019 • 45 mins

This week Michael sits down with David Wise, a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, to discuss how to cultivate creativity and innovation in the business sector.

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Michael Counts: GAle GAtes, Part 1

June 6, 2019 • 50 mins

Michael Counts sits down with Katie Pedro, a creative director at Counts Projects, to discuss how GAle GAtes came to be.

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Ashley Tata: Performance as an Offering

May 30, 2019 • 44 mins

Ashley Tata discusses what informs her work as a director and designer of multi-media works of theater, contemporary opera, performance, live music and immersive experiences.

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Jecca Barry: Chasing Experiences

May 23, 2019 • 41 mins

Jecca Barry, Executive Director of Beth Morrison Projects, sits down with Michael in between rehearsals for Madame White Snake in Hong Kong to discuss her love for new music and new opera.

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Anne Hamburger: Just Add Chairs

May 17, 2019 • 44 mins

Anne Hamburger discusses her storied career in New York site-specific and immersive theatre.

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Jonathan Schnapp: Betting on Shuffleboard

May 9, 2019 • 51 mins

Jonathan Schnapp shares how Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club came to be.

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Victoria Lucai and Nick Sample: Creating Hoodoo

May 2, 2019 • 44 mins

Victoria Lucai and Nick Sample, producers of Hoodoo in Berlin, share how their show evolved from an idea to an epic, immersive reality.

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Bonus Episode: August Moon Drive-In Update

March 19, 2019 • 15 mins

Michael Counts shares updates from a recent site visit in Pigeon Forge, as well as highlights from the recent Entertainment Evolution Experience conference in LA.

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Karen Dalzell: Finding the 'Yes' from the 'No'

March 5, 2019 • 33 mins

Karen Dalzell, producer extraordinaire, outlines her approach to producing live events that push the boundaries of performance, business, art and technology.

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Cayla Sharp: Through the Trap Door

February 26, 2019 • 41 mins

Cayla Sharp walks us through her journey from Virginia Tech to San Francisco, and offers inspiration for those looking to accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.

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Michael Solomon: Invest in Yourself

February 19, 2019 • 36 mins

Michael Solomon explains his approach to management, the art of the pivot, and the importance of investing in yourself.

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Vivek J. Tiwary: Find a Historical Mentor

February 12, 2019 • 53 mins

Vivek J. Tiwary discusses the importance of having a historical mentor, and the powerful combination of passion and persistence in your work.

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Michael Counts: Thinking Outside the Box

February 5, 2019 • 29 mins

Michael Counts shares his own story, insights and inspirations that helped him build a unique career in the arts.

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Episodes

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Brian Bickerstaff: GAle GAtes, Part 3

Howard Pyle: Systems Thinking

Michelle Stern: GAle GAtes, Part 2

David Wise: Creating a Culture of Innovation

Michael Counts: GAle GAtes, Part 1

Ashley Tata: Performance as an Offering

Jecca Barry: Chasing Experiences

Anne Hamburger: Just Add Chairs

Jonathan Schnapp: Betting on Shuffleboard

Victoria Lucai and Nick Sample: Creating Hoodoo

Bonus Episode: August Moon Drive-In Update

Karen Dalzell: Finding the 'Yes' from the 'No'

Cayla Sharp: Through the Trap Door

Michael Solomon: Invest in Yourself

Vivek J. Tiwary: Find a Historical Mentor

Michael Counts: Thinking Outside the Box

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Stacy Spikes: The Rise and Fall of MoviePass and What’s Next

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