Episode 42: Cortopia Studios - Escaping Wonderland

This week Frank is joined by artist, game designer and Privateer Press co-founder Matt Wilson, the creative force behind the steampunk fantasy of the Iron Kingdoms, Warmachine, Hordes and Monsterpocalypse. Together they talk about the art of collaboration and how sprawling worlds can grow from the smallest seeds of personal creativity. Shuffle your deck, rally your card soldiers, and join them down the rabbit hole!Connect with Matt Wilson:Visit the WebsiteFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on YoutubeFollow on XConnect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Frank is joined by game designer American McGee, the creative mind behind the cult-classic American McGee's Alice and Alice: Madness Returns. From his early days at id Software to reimagining Wonderland as a darker, more twisted place, American shares what drew him to Alice and why she has haunted him for more than two decades. Plus, a peek at Plushie Dreadfuls, his new spiritual successor that picks up where Madness Returns left off. Grab your Vorpal Blade and follow them down the rabbit hole!Connect with American McGee:Follow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on YoutubeFollow on TikTokFollow on XConnect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Frank is joined by producer Pelle Hallert and writer Mårten Gisby from Cortopia Studios. Together they chat about the new game (and sequel to Down the Rabbit Hole) Escaping Wonderland, a fresh and exciting VR adventure.Connect with Cortopia Studios:Play the game!Visit the Website for moreFollow on YoutubeFollow on Twitter Connect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Frank is joined by Wonderverse super fan and incredible educator James Agee. Travel and teaching and the captivating power of storytelling make this a conversation you don’t want to miss.Connect with James Agee:Visit his WebsiteFollow on YoutubeConnect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Frank is joined by his longtime friend and brand strategist virtuoso Ken Markman. From toys and teacups to rabbit holes and race cars, this conversation is a glimpse into the madness of masterful marketing. Keep it under your hat, but Looking Glass Wars fans should listen closely for a secret reveal of Frank’s next big project!Connect with Ken Markman:Visit KKM's WebsiteConnect on LinkedInConnect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Frank is joined by Mary Pat Matheson, President and CEO of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Back by popular demand, the Garden’s Alice’s Wonderland Returns exhibit is a jam-packed, larger-than-life trip down the rabbit hole. Join Frank and Mary Pat for a trip through the looking glass of frabjous flowers and marvelous Mosaiculture!Connect with The Atlanta Botanical Garden:Visit the WebsiteFollow on InstagramFollow on YoutubeConnect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Frank is joined by wellness educator and opera expert Dr. April Lynn James. Her five-step approach to personal wellness, the ALICE Way, is a Wonderland-inspired path to health and joy that you don’t want to miss!Connect with Dr. April:Visit the WebsiteFollow on InstagramFollow on YoutubeConnect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Frank is joined by Joanna Groarke, the VP of Exhibitions and Programming at the New York Botanical Garden. Their exhibit "Wonderland: Curious Nature" runs through October 27th, 2024, and boasts attractions for everyone. You don't want to miss this tumble down the rabbit hole of fantastical fungi and flowers!Connect with The New York Botanical Garden:Visit the WebsiteFollow on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on XConnect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Frank is joined by playwright and Emmy winner Mark Saltzman. Together they chat about the Ensemble Theatre Company's world premiere of Saltzman's "Alice, Formerly of Wonderland" and the creative process behind this innovative take on the truth behind the fiction.Connect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on FacebookConnect with Mark Saltzman:Visit his Website Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Frank is joined by Stan Just, the CEO of Covenant.dev, the creators of the upcoming Alice-inspired survival adventure game "To the Star". Buckle up for a trip down the rabbit hole of game development, Alice adaptation, and even some insight into what made The Witcher 3 such a revolution in meaningful choice-based storytelling.Connect with Stan Just:Visit Covenant.devFollow on YoutubeFollow Covenant.dev on XFollow To The Star on XConnect with Frank Beddor:Visit the Website for more about FrankFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.