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Hosted by Ralph Lucchese, Storytects is a podcast where stories aren’t just told—they’re built. Each episode breaks down the core elements of storytelling—Time Period, Location, Character, and Genre—while using transmedia storytelling as a means to expand its IP across multipe mediums. From crafting compelling narratives to building immersive worlds that span films, books, games, and more, Storytects is perfect for writers, filmmakers, game designers, and anyone passionate about storytelling.
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Jeff Gomez, CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment, is a transmedia producer, worldbuilder, and narrative architect who has helped to shape some of the biggest franchises in entertainment, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Halo, Magic: The Gathering, Avatar, and Hot Wheels. Jeff joins Ralph to talk about the art of building immersive story worlds, the challenges of expanding franchises across multiple platforms, and how transmedia storytelling is shaping the future of entertainment. He also reveals what went wrong with Amazon’s Rings of Power, the secret to creating billion-dollar IPs, and the dream project he’s currently negotiating.
For more Jeff Gomez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgomez/
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Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Time period isn’t just a setting—it shapes a story’s world, characters, and conflicts in meaningful ways. In this episode, Ralph Lucchese explores how time period influences storytelling, using The Lord of the Rings as a guide. From the decline of the Third Age to the lasting effects of the Second Age, he breaks down how Tolkien’s use of history gives Middle-earth structure, depth, and purpose.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Welcome to Storytects! In this first episode, Ralph Lucchese introduces the mission behind Storytects and introduces the concept of transmedia storytelling—where stories aren’t confined to a single platform but expand across films, books, games, and more. Using examples from The Matrix, Star Wars, and The Lord of the Rings, Ralph breaks down how great stories can evolve into something far bigger and more impactful than their original form.
"3 Minute-Man" Official Short Film: https://youtu.be/xiwv1BYJ5vw?si=WPNNRqJJEw1UXdOg
Storytects Mission: To develop brand-new stories and worlds right here on the podcast—with input and collaboration from the community.