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 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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!! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.