Left Brain vs. Right Brain with Stu Levy

Join entrepreneur Stu Levy and esteemed guests as they explore the eternal tug-of-war between creative endeavors and financial success.

Episodes

Episode 38: Karen David

April 28, 2025 • 66 mins

In this episode, host Stu Levy, founder of TOKYOPOP, sits down with actress and singer Karen David (“The Irrational”, “Fear the Walking Dead”, “We Were Liars”) for a heartfelt and lively conversation about creativity, identity, and balancing life across continents. Karen shares her unique journey growing up between Canada and England, building a career in Hollywood, and navigating the ever-present tension between the artistic and p...

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Episode 37: Sharad Devarajan

March 25, 2025 • 49 mins

Host Stu Levy is joined by the multifaceted Sharad Devarajan, an entrepreneur and creative force in the world of comics, animation, and app development. Together, they delve into India’s creative industry, as Sharad shares his incredible journey from the days of working with Richard Branson, Peter Chernin, Gotham Chopra to the rise of Indian cinema and animation on the global stage. From tackling the unique challenges of entreprene...

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Episode 36: Gigi Danziger

February 18, 2025 • 63 mins

Gigi Danziger joins Left Brain vs. Right Brain with Stu Levy to share her unconventional journey from corporate law to entrepreneurship, investment, and community-driven innovation. Founder of Eutopia, a venture firm and nonprofit, Gigi has launched initiatives like The Spark of Hudson, HudsonUP, HudsonDots, and Wally Farms, all aimed at fostering learning, economic equity, and sustainability. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts ...

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Episode 35: John Nee

January 30, 2025 • 58 mins

In this episode of Left Brain vs. Right Brain, host Stu Levy welcomes John Nee, a renowned figure in the world of comics, gaming, and publishing. John shares his fascinating journey, one of the very few executives at both DC and Marvel, and later founding the successful trading card and board game company, Cryptozoic. They dive into John's recent ventures as an author, discussing his “Dee and Lao” mystery series. The conversation ...

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Episode 34: Roland Kelts

December 27, 2024 • 65 mins

Roland Kelts is an award-winning author, scholar and globetrotting public speaker in high demand, renowned for multiple publications, including his bestselling book Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S. and The Art of Blade Runner: Black Lotus. Using his eclectic skillset in adaptability and insight, he has delved into journalism and literature having an impact on bridging Japanese art and culture with the Wes...

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Episode 33: Jeff Gomez part 5

November 18, 2024 • 70 mins

The Jeff Gomez saga reaches its climactic conclusion in this final episode with the transmedia guru! Host Stu Levy explores the current societal trend towards conflict and polarization while revealing Jeff’s epic vision of collective empathy and resource plentifulness. This discussion focuses on the transformative power of storytelling in empowering marginalized communities and the need for new narrative models that transcend tra...

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Episode 32: Fawzi Mesmar

October 29, 2024 • 65 mins

Fauzi Mesmar is a man of many talents: a game designer, author, comic book writer, esports player, and creative visionary currently working with Ubisoft in Stockholm, Sweden. Mesmar shares his unique approach to sparking innovation by setting constraints and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Stu Levy, host of Left Brain vs. Right Brain and founder of TokyoPop, picks his brain on creating immersive experiences grounded in ...

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Episode 31: Jeff Gomez, pt. 4

September 23, 2024 • 67 mins

Deep dive with transmedia guru Jeff Gomez continues in this episode as host Stu Levy explores his role in James Cameron’s game-changing 3D film “Avatar” and more. Join us as we delve into the mind of a creative visionary whose superpower is forging order from chaos in the world of top-tier storytelling and franchise-building, leaving an indelible mark in the entertainment industry. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Jeff Gomez | https:/...

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Episode 30: Adele Lim pt. 2

August 20, 2024 • 64 mins

Adele Lim rejoins the conversation with Stu Levy, host of Left Brain vs. Right Brain, to pick up where she left off in telling her unique story of growth, creation, and success. In this episode we cover Adele’s break-through as a feature film writer (“Crazy Rich Asian”), her major Disney animated film (“Raya & the Last Dragon”), and her award-winning directorial debut (“Joy Ride”), comparing the worlds of television and film along ...

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Episode 29: Jeff Gomez, pt. 3

July 19, 2024 • 64 mins

Ever built a mythology as an intellectual property? It requires a bandwidth and discipline many will never understand. As for Jeff Gomez, he shares what it took to master innovative storytelling with TOKYOPOP's founder, host Stu Levy. In this 3rd part of the series, Stu highlights turning points and opportunities in Jeff's career and the psychological battle it took for him to create lasting success. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: ...

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Episode 28: Shana Martin

June 19, 2024 • 63 mins

Dancer, pilot, marathon runner, and successful entrepreneur - meet Shana Martin, who happens to also be host Stu Levy’s sister! The siblings discuss Shana’s luxury cat hotel business - Club Cat - while comparing notes on inspirations, influences and childhood stories. Shana’s vast array of interests play a significant role in her business success. Tune in to this extra special “all in the family” episode of Left Brain vs. Right Bra...

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Episode 27: Adele Lim

May 20, 2024 • 60 mins

Join host Stu Levy as he begins a deep-dive into white hot filmmaker Adele Lim’s experiences and perspective. Toggling between a feature film screenwriter (“Crazy Rich Asians”, “Raya & the Last Dragon”), director (“Joy Ride”), and TV writer and showrunner (“One Tree Hill”, “Lethal Weapon”, “Private Practice”), Adele discusses the pressures of being a Mom while hustling in the high-stakes Hollywood creative industry. ------- HOST:...

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Episode 26: Jeff Gomez, pt. 2

April 22, 2024 • 67 mins

In this episode, we hear more from transmedia guru Jeff Gomez’s inspiring life journey. As his career takes off in Hollywood, Jeff battles his childhood demons. Join host Stu Levy as we explore Jeff’s early success with “Magic the Gathering” and “Turok” (Valiant Comics), moving from role-playing games to screenwriting and filmmaking while fighting to maintain his grip on reality. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Jeff Gomez | https://w...

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Episode 25: Gene Luen Yang

March 20, 2024 • 77 mins

Gene Luen Yang is one of the top comic book creators in the industry, having earned his way to the top by writing a wide range of both original auteur-driven works (American Born Chinese, The Shadow Hero, Lunar New Year Love Story) and adapting widely popular characters (Avatar the Last Airbender, Superman, Shang-Chi), Host Stu Levy of TOKYOPOP explores the risks, transitions and sacrifices Gene made to achieve the success he has ...

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Episode 24: Jane Hoffacker pt. 2

February 28, 2024 • 59 mins

Jane Hoffacker is back for a deep dive with host Stu Levy of TOKYOPOP, focusing on “Arcane”, the award-winning animated series she produced during her time at Riot Games. She covers the challenges and lessons learned along the way of this monumental endeavor while discussing her journey as founder and CEO of Incredible Dream, her ambitious board game start-up. Tune in to learn more from Jane’s unique and unparalleled experiences. ...

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Episode 23: Jeff Gomez

January 29, 2024 • 69 mins

Jeff Gomez is the “godfather of transmedia”, shaping major hit franchises such as Avatar, Transformers, Spiderman, Pirates of the Caribbean and more across media platforms and formats. Growing up in a rough-and-tough neighborhood while struggling with internal demons, Jeff had to learn various defense mechanisms and skills to survive and ultimately thrive. Host Stu Levy of TOKYOPOP explores Jeff’s challenged journey to creative and...

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Episode 22: Jane Hoffacker

December 18, 2023 • 65 mins

Navigating the complex intersection of creativity and executive leadership is no simple feat. Jane Hoffacker’s career guided the incredible trajectory of franchise video game hits, from Guitar Hero to Skylanders and eventually League of Legends, eventually leading to her flagship project, the Emmy-award-winning animation series Arcane. Now, at the helm of her own start-up, Incredible Dream, in the dynamic board game vertical, Jane ...

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Episode 21: Patrick Lee

November 20, 2023 • 65 mins

What’s it like to create one of the world’s most famous brands? Host Stu Levy, founder of TOKYOPOP, interviews Patrick Lee, the entrepreneur behind Rotten Tomatoes, which transformed the film and television industry. Stu explores Patrick’s multiple swivels - between Asia and the US, between tech and entertainment, and between left brain and right brain. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Patrick Lee | LinkedIn: Patrick Lee ------- Speci...

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Episode 20: Chuck Johnson

October 17, 2023 • 61 mins

Growing up in Michigan and emigrating to Japan, Chuck Johnson is the epitome of eclectic multi-hyphenate – martial artist, stunt actor, screen actor, producer, director, motion capture talent, teacher, entrepreneur, father, and husband. Host Stu Levy explores Chuck’s story as he continuously juggles left-brain plans with right-brain impulses. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Chuck Johnson | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2384108/ -...

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Episode 19: Sean Atkins

September 26, 2023 • 71 mins

Featuring media guru Sean Atkins, this episode of Left Brain vs. Right Brain delves into the evolution of the entertainment business as host Stu Levy explores Sean’s career trajectory, spanning leadership roles at Disney, Yahoo, HBO, MTV to his current role as CEO of Jellysmack, a highly successful influencer and creator management firm. From working with Microsoft founder Paul Allen to parenting advice, Sean’s insight is invaluab...

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Episodes

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Episode 36: Gigi Danziger

Episode 35: John Nee

Episode 34: Roland Kelts

Episode 33: Jeff Gomez part 5

Episode 32: Fawzi Mesmar

Episode 31: Jeff Gomez, pt. 4

Episode 30: Adele Lim pt. 2

Episode 29: Jeff Gomez, pt. 3

Episode 28: Shana Martin

Episode 27: Adele Lim

Episode 26: Jeff Gomez, pt. 2

Episode 25: Gene Luen Yang

Episode 24: Jane Hoffacker pt. 2

Episode 23: Jeff Gomez

Episode 22: Jane Hoffacker

Episode 21: Patrick Lee

Episode 20: Chuck Johnson

Episode 19: Sean Atkins

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Episode 38: Karen David

Episode 37: Sharad Devarajan