The World Beyond – Michael Mack and the Emotioneers of Tomorrow

„Die Musik war schon immer im Film. Ohne sie wäre das Kinoerlebnis unvollständig.“ – Volker Bertelmann ist der Komponist hinter dem Soundtrack des ersten Kinofilms des Europa-Park: Für den Animationsfilm Grand Prix of Europe, produziert von MACK Magic und Warner Bros., hat Bertelmann die emotionale und treibende Filmmusik komponiert und dabei ein akustisches Erlebnis geschaffen, das die rasante Story von Ed und Edda auch musikalisch auf Hollywood-Level bringt. Der Produzent des Films, Michael Mack, spricht in dieser Episode mit dem Oscar-prämierten Musiker über seinen Weg – von ersten musikalischen Gehversuchen in einer Hip-Hop-Band über experimentelle Klavierklänge bis hin zur höchsten Auszeichnung in der Filmbranche: dem Oscar für die Filmmusik zu Im Westen nichts Neues. Volker Bertelmann, der als Hauschka neue Klangwelten geschaffen hat, gibt persönliche Einblicke in seinen kreativen Prozess und erklärt, wie ihn alltägliche Dinge zu neuen Ideen bringen: „Ich schöpfe meine Inspiration aus alltäglichen Aktivitäten wie Wandern und Kochen. Diese einfachen Dinge geben mir viel Freude.“ Er spricht über den Einfluss, den der Oscar auf seine Karriere und sein inneres Gleichgewicht hatte, und über die Bedeutung von Unabhängigkeit und Intuition in seinem künstlerischen Schaffen. Außerdem diskutieren die beiden, wie sich die Filmmusik in Zeiten von künstlicher Intelligenz verändern wird – und welche Rolle menschliche Kreativität in einer zunehmend automatisierten Welt noch spielen kann: „Gerade in einer zunehmend automatisierten Welt glaube ich an die Kraft der menschlichen Kreativität – an Kunst, die aus Intuition und Erfahrung entsteht – und gerade deshalb ohne Technologie auskommt.“ -- Ein MACK One Original Podcast.

„Man muss nicht mit Ed und Edda aufgewachsen sein, um bei Grand Prix of Europe mitzufiebern. Der Film spricht wirklich jeden an.“ David Ginnuttis ist Creative-Head, Storyteller und Autor bei MACK Magic und einer der kreativen Köpfe hinter dem ersten internationalen Kinofilm des Europa-Park. In dieser Folge von The World Beyond spricht Podcast-Host Michael Mack mit ihm über eines der ambitioniertesten Projekte in der Geschichte des Familienunternehmens. Gemeinsam mit Warner Bros. entstand ein Animationsfilm auf internationalem Top-Niveau, an dem mehrere hundert Menschen weltweit beteiligt waren. Der Film Grand Prix of Europe startet am 24. Juli 2025 in den deutschen Kinos – doch das Abenteuer endet dort nicht: Die Geschichte rund um Ed, Edda & Co. gibt es auch als Comic, Buch, Computerspiel, Tonie-Figur – und natürlich als spektakuläre 3D-Darkride-Attraktion im Europa-Park. Wie schafft es MACK Magic, ein ganzes Universum rund um die Figuren über so viele Medien hinweg nahtlos zu erzählen? Welche Rolle spielen Emotion, Technologie, Musik, KI, echte Menschen und Charakterentwicklung im kreativen Prozess? Und beginnt eine gute Geschichte bei David Ginnuttis klassisch mit Stift und Papier – oder längst komplett digital? Antworten gibt es in dieser Folge von THE WORLD BEYOND. — Ein MACK One Original Podcast.

“Tangibility was a problem. LEGO is the king of tangibility.” – When Brian Schwab reflects on his work, it’s more than nostalgia, it’s a call to rethink how we design technology. As Head of AI & Creative Technology at LEGO and a veteran of the gaming industry, Brian blends decades of interactive experience with a deep belief in human-centric design. — In this episode of THE WORLD BEYOND, podcast host Marcus Ernst sits down with one of the most thoughtful minds in game design and emerging tech. Brian has worked across major studios, tackled the challenges of spatial computing at Magic Leap and now helps shape the future of play by bringing physical and digital worlds together. — Their conversation explores the emotional depth of interactivity, how generative AI must feel authentic to truly engage us and why sensory memory might be the secret key to better experiences. From the magic of theme parks to the messiness of human behavior, Brian invites us to imagine a future where technology fades into the background and human experience comes first. — This is a story about the power of play, the science behind what feels “real” and the need to reclaim our senses in a world dominated by screens. As Brian puts it: “We can derive meaning and fun from technology if we design it to serve us, not distract us.” — Press play and jump right into THE WORLD BEYOND. — A MACK One Original Podcast.

“We can show you your breath like stardust.” – When Nanea Reeves talks about her work, it sounds poetic — but it’s also deeply rooted in cutting-edge technology. As the founder and CEO of TRIPP, Nanea is at the forefront of a revolution that blends immersive virtual reality, emotional wellness and artificial intelligence into one powerful experience. — In this episode of THE WORLD BEYOND, podcast host Marcus Ernst sits down with one of the most innovative voices in tech and mindfulness. Nanea’s career spans leadership roles at giants like Sony PlayStation and Electronic Arts, she has advised Oculus in its early days, and today she leads one of the most talked-about startups in the wellness tech space. Her work at TRIPP earned her the prestigious AUREA Award for Innovation – and even though she’s the cousin of Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves, it’s her own vision and presence that continue to captivate audiences across industries. — Their conversation journeys through the science of VR’s stress-reducing potential, the emotional intelligence of Kōkua — TRIPP’s AI companion — and the urgent need for mental health tools that speak to the unique struggles of young men. But beyond the tech, it’s about trust — between users and machines, between data and integrity, between what feels artificial and what feels real. — This is a story of technology that doesn’t distract, but reconnects. A call for more empathy in innovation. And a vision of digital wellness that’s less about optimization — and more about transformation. As Nanea puts it: “We’re living in one of the most exciting times. The future of emotional well-being is personal, immersive and just beginning.” — Press play and jump right into THE WORLD BEYOND. — A MACK One Original Podcast.

„The internet will transform into spatial experiences. So, of course, we need virtual cities.“ Patrik Schumacher, CEO of legendary Zaha Hadid Architects and a true visionary, envisions a future where architecture exists in both the physical and digital realms. As the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds blur, urban planning must undergo a radical transformation. In this episode of THE WORLD BEYOND, podcast host Michael Mack sits down with Patrik Schumacher at the AUREA Award at Europa-Park to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing tomorrow’s cities: How can architecture enhance efficiency and sustainability? What role does gaming technology play in designing virtual cities? What political dimensions will the Metaverse assume? What is Metatopia? And why is Computational Design the driving force behind innovation? Dive in and discover what the future holds! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“I’m not afraid of evil AI; I’m much more afraid of evil people misusing the AI superpowers given to them.” – Alvin Wang Graylin is a true pioneer in the fields of Virtual and Augmented Reality. Over 30 years ago, he recognized that artificial intelligence would play a significant role in shaping the future and transforming our lives. Today, he serves as the Global Vice President of Corporate Development at HTC and is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on the Metaverse and artificial intelligence. His book, „Our Next Reality: How the AI-powered Metaverse Will Reshape the World“, has been recognized by the AUREA community. Join podcast host Michael Mack, CEO of MACK One and Europa Park, in this fascinating conversation recorded live in front of an audience at Studio 78. Together, they discuss the opportunities and risks of an AI-powered Metaverse, the real possibilities it holds for humanity, and the AI technologies waiting just beyond the horizon. True to the guiding principle of this year’s AUREA AWARDS, Michael Mack and his guest dive deep into some of the most fundamental questions facing the entertainment industry: What tools are we creating to empower the next generation of storytellers? How will AI redefine the creative process in immersive entertainment? And, as AI gains the ability to preserve and control our narratives long after we’ve passed on, how do we redefine our own memento mori? Press play and uncover the answers right here on THE WORLD BEYOND! -- Ein MACK One Original Podcast.

„Wir haben 400 Rechner bei uns stehen, die über ein Jahr lang Tag und Nacht rendern“ - Bernd Bohnert ist Produktionsleiter bei MACK Animation und gibt einen exklusiven Einblick in die Produktionsprozesse des ersten 90-minütigen Kinoabenteuers mit den Europa Park Maskottchen-Stars Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE. Der Kinofilm ist eine Co-Produktion von MACK Magic und Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany und wird verantwortet von Michael Mack. Parallel zum Leinwandabenteuer (ab Sommer 2025 überall im Kino) entsteht in Europas größten Freizeitpark der neue interaktive 3D-Darkride GRAND PRIX EDventure: „Wir bringen Spielspaß und Abenteuer durch modernste Multimedia-Integration und liebevolle thematische Gestaltung auf eine neues Level“, erzählt Lars-Gerrit Hansen über das kommende Highlight im Europa Park. Der Projektleiter der neuen Attraktion gibt hier im Podcast die ersten Details zu Storyline, Technik, Interaktionen und Fahrdauer bekannt. Podcast-Host und Visionär Michael Mack wirft zusammen mit seinen Gästen einen Blick in die Zukunft: An welchen Innovationen arbeiten die Animations- und Ingenieurteams bei diesen Projekten? Vor welchen Herausforderungen stehen sowohl Filmemacher als auch Konstrukteure? In welchen Bereichen arbeiten die Teams von MACK Animation und MACK Magic zusammen? Und wie wird sich die Welt des Entertainments in den nächsten Jahren verändern? Antworten hier im Podcast: THE WORLD BEYOND! -- Ein MACK One Original Podcast.

„Dass Voltron ein absoluter Kracher wird, war relativ schnell klar – denn das war auch die Anforderung! Eine Anlage in dieser Größenordnung bauen wir nur alle 10 bis 15 Jahre, da muss es einfach sitzen.“ - Patrick Marx, Head of Masterplanning bei MACK One, und Lukas Metzger, Head of Park Operations im Europa Park, sind näher dran an der „besten neuen Achterbahn der Welt“ als jeder andere: Seit der ersten Fahrt vor etwa 6 Monaten hat Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac bereits knapp 3 Millionen Menschen durch die Luft gewirbelt. Podcast-Host Michael Mack, Gründer und CEO von MACK One, gibt in dieser Episode von THE WORLD BEYOND einen exklusiven Einblick in dieses Meisterwerk der Ingenieurskunst: Was macht Voltron Nevera so außergewöhnlich erfolgreich? Was sind die physikalischen Limits einer Achterbahn? Wie wird sich der kroatische Themenbereich, dessen Herzstück die Achterbahn ist, in Zukunft weiterentwickeln? Und an welchen innovativen Attraktionen arbeiten die MACK Emotioneers aktuell? Antworten hier im Podcast: THE WORLD BEYOND! -- Ein MACK One Original Podcast.

“Horror is not about the monster. It’s about hope.” - Bill McCoy is a world-renowned make-up artist who has been creating incredible and often terrifying characters for film, TV, and live events for over 25 years. His exceptional work can be seen in major Hollywood productions such as “Stranger Things,” “The Walking Dead,” and many more. Join podcast host Michael Mack, founder and CEO of MACK One, in this thrilling conversation about the psychology of creating fear, the delicate balance between horror and storytelling, and the innovative trends shaping the future of special effects make-up. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into this year’s Traumatica Festival of Fear: “This year, it’s going to be intense; everything has either been upgraded or completely overhauled. The ‘Cinema’ is going to be the fan favorite — I think the scare-factor there is very high. What I want is for Traumatica to become a brand of horror, not just a place you can visit.” Press play and embark on this spine-chilling journey into THE WORLD BEYOND! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“The next big change is how we achieve performances for these figures — how we create an experience that feels organic, as if it's happening in real time.” Bill Butler is a brilliant mind in the field of creating and programming hyper-realistic mechatronic puppets (animatronics) controlled by multiple machines to move fluidly. Join podcast host Christina Rees, one of the Emotioneers from MACK Magic, in this deep-dive conversation about a top-secret project for the U.S. Department of Defense, where they built an immersive training space for the Marines (a highly detailed Afghan village), and how innovations are changing the way animatronics are created to look more and more lifelike. “Now we have things that could fit in your pocket, capable of controlling an entire attraction, and that’s been one of the biggest changes.” Press play and dive into a thrilling journey to the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

"With immersive media, if it’s done well, we can recreate a kind of reality — and this is pretty cool because it brings that reality into your home," says Dr. Thomas Wagner, one of Germany’s leading figures in the field of virtual reality games, VR, and AR. As the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Managing Director at Munich-based K5 Factory, he and his team are currently developing the only officially licensed Oktoberfest game. Join podcast host Marcus Ernst, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the biggest misconceptions about VR, tackling the challenges of creating large-scale virtual experiences, and whether spatial computing will really be the next big thing. "I’m still convinced that whatever brings reality closer to the user is something worth focusing on." Press play and dive into a thrilling journey to the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„I was eight or nine years old when I finally made the decision about what I was going to do with the rest of my life: I wanted to be a roller coaster designer." - Jeff Pike is a prominent figure in the amusement industry for his contributions to the development of modern theme park attractions, where he combines creative design with technical expertise. As a designer and co-founder of Skyline Attractions, an American amusement ride and roller coaster design and manufacturing company founded in 2014, he has played a key role in the creation of rides like the 'Skywarp' series, known for their compact yet thrilling designs. Jeff Pike also collaborated with Europa-Park on the design of the legendary wooden coaster 'Wodan' as a mechanical designer. Join podcast host Lukas Metzger, Head of Operations at Europa-Park, in this deep-dive conversation about key principles in the design process, the impact of technological innovations and what the roller coasters of tomorrow will look like: “The new Multi Launch Coaster Voltron Nevera, here at Europa-Park, could probably have existed in the minds of talented designers 20 years ago... but I doubt they could have made it a reality without the technology we have today.“ Press play and jump right into a thrilling journey to the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

"With game engines, AI, and 5G, you can make the park much more programmable, allowing you to change and tailor the experience for your guests. Based on your guests' data, you can alter the story, and the adventure can take a different turn.“ - Thierry Coup has profoundly shaped the way theme parks are experienced and continues to set new standards in the entertainment industry: He has been behind some of the biggest developments and implementations of innovative attractions for Universal Creative and Walt Disney Imagineering. A few notable examples include "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter“, "Transformers: The Ride-3D" "The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man“ and "Jurassic World - The Ride." His work has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including honors from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). Join podcast host Lukas Metzger, Head of Operations at Europa Park, as he talks with Thierry Coup about the biggest challenges in creating immersive experiences and his vision for the future of entertainment: "It’s all about the mix of real settings, projection mapping, screens, lows and highs and the balance of all those things! It’s like a perfect symphony. But it’s becoming more and more difficult to get a good return on investment because the costs are so high and everything is became so expensive." Tune in to this podcast episode and embark on an exciting journey into the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„I am quite confident that the generation after us will also find solutions in regular play and regular toys“ - Christopher Becker is an internationally sought-after professional in the fields of licensing and franchising, as well as an expert in children’s toys, consumer goods and much more. He was the Senior Licensing Manager for Lucasfilm, Disney and Marvel for all three German-speaking countries, the Head of Licensing for The Walt Disney Company in Switzerland, the European Franchise Director for Sesame Workshop and he is currently the Director of Licensing and Partnerships at tonies. Join podcast host Christina Rees, one of the Emotioneers from MACK Magic, in this inspiring conversation about the future of physical toys, game related content and audio-based entertainment. Will physical games and toys soon be pushed aside in favor of more high-tech or digital ones? What will the toys of the future look like? And what components, features and hybrid forms will we be seeing? „Toys will never die!“ Tune in to this podcast episode and embark on an exciting journey into the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

"In the next several years, we will have an augmented personal assistant in a wearable device, but not necessarily in our pocket“ - Emily Olman is one of the leading figures in creating relevant use cases for VR and AR. As CEO and Chief Media Officer at her very own company, Hopscotch Interactive, she has a deep understanding of emerging technologies. Join podcast host Marcus Ernst, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, in this thrilling conversation about the influence existing and upcoming technologies will have on our everyday life. What are the biggest misapprehensions about VR, AR and AI? And which trends and technologies are currently waiting behind the horizon? "Go and attend, show up, be present, and be unafraid – you don’t get a second chance! If you have a big dream, then it really takes a lot of people to make that big dream happen. Everything takes teamwork!" Press play and jump right into The World Beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„I think that we are going to really look at how we can all find solutions for problems within the world. Everything is changing and sustainability is terribly important to everyone“ - Amanda Thompson is an inspiring figure in the amusement park industry with an impressive family tradition and a remarkable commitment to creativity and shows. Join podcast host Lukas Metzger, Head of Operations at Europa Park, as he talks with Amanda Thompson about the challenges and opportunities running a family owned theme park in England, the learnings from the Covid pandemic and future tasks for the amusement industry: „Our industry is quit sustainable. We try to build locally, we try to use things again and we reimagine what is great from our past and constantly making it better. That means: We will have an industry for the future.“ Tune in! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„Technology is going to make it easier for guests to be guests and easier for us as operator to treat them as guests“ - in this special episode, podcast host Lukas Metzger, Head of Operations at Europa Park, meets exciting personalities from the entertainment industry at the Hot Ice Show 2024 premiere in Blackpool. This legendary ice skating show is running since 1936 and is a real benchmark for storytelling and shows. As part of the Pleasure Beach Resort, a family owned theme park in England, the season start of this extraordinary event attracts leading figures from all over the world. Lukas Metzger takes the opportunity to ask these master minds the recurring final question from THE WORLD BEYOND: 7 years from now - how do they envision the world evolving over the next seven years? What major changes or developments will shape the leisure industry? Get the answers from Miro Gronau, Concept Manager at Wiegand Water Rides, Håkon Lund, Owner Lund Group Norway and Massimiliano Freddi, Founder & CEO of Wonder Woods Theme Park Italy. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Every week, Michael Mack and his team from MACK One welcomes the leading experts, courageous entrepreneurs, professors and future-shaping inventors from various areas of expertise as guest in this podcast. Take an exclusive peek into the future and tune in to some true highlights of 50 Episodes: 1 - Mate Rimac, Founder and CEO of "Rimac Automobili", named "The European Elon Musk" 2 - Sir Richard Taylor, 5-time Academy Award Winner and Founder "Weta Workshop" 3 - Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board, former CEO of "Cirque du Soleil" 4 - Dr. Auma Obama, Sociologist, Keynote Speaker, Founder and Director of the Auma Obama Foundation „Sauti Kuu“ 5 - David Rynearson, Senior Software Programmer and Consultant at "NASA" 6 - Prof. Patrick Glauner, Professor at the Institute of Technology in Deggendorf, leading Artificial Intelligence Expert 7 - Cathy Hackl, Tech Futurist, bestselling Author, "Godmother of the Metaverse" 8 - Thor Pedersen, Awarded Adventurer, holding the World Record of having traveled to every single Country in the World without flying 9 - Jelle de Jong, CEO Madrid Artes Digitales, visionary Leader and Innovator in the Realm of Immersive Exhibitions 10 - Athena Demos, CEO of multi-award-winning XR-Company "Big Rock" 11 - Rolf Schumann, Co-CEO Schwarz Digits, leading entrepreneurial Figure in the Fields of Technology and Innovation 12 - Marc Zachary, former Head of Disney Location-Based Experiences, Consultant and President of his own Company “Experiential Advisors” Dive deeper and listen to the full episodes! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“Be friendly to AI! Say always `thank you´ when you get an answer from a bot. When it takes over the world - you’re on the right side“ - Joel Allenspach is a prominent figure in the field of immersive 3D experiences and extended reality (XR) technologies. His swiss based company Jamaze AG is known for its innovative solutions in enhancing customer experiences through advanced technology. Join podcast host Marcus Ernst, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, in this deep-dive conversation about the impact AI integration can have on immersive experiences and the biggest challenges in this field. „With the help of AI, we as a small company can create much cooler experiences than we ever dared to dream of.“ Press play and jump right into this exciting journey of the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„The biggest problem is usually trying to get the technology to balance with the storytelling” - Lou Doye is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible: The british based creative director helps launch the latest immersive storytelling technology and has realized ground-breaking productions for the META Quest, the Apple Vision Pro and many more. Join podcast host Christina Rees, one of the Emotioneers from MACK Magic, in this inspiring conversation about the latest AR-trends in storytelling, the new VR animation tool „Quill“ and about the biggest challenges in creating and producing immersive experiences. „When you are a smaller company, you can be more experimental.“ Explore the true magic of storytelling in this podcast episode! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“KI fehlt einfach das Herz. Und das hört man“ - Sebastian Kübler prägt mit seinen einzigartigen Kompositionen seit über 15 Jahren die Freizeitpark-Branche. Der Lead Composer der 2112 Studios (MACK One) kreiert mit seinem Team einen Sound ala Hollywood - made im Europa Park in Rust. Podcast-Host Michael Mack spricht mit dem gefragten Komponisten über die Zukunft der Musikproduktion: Wie beeinflußt KI schon heute die Arbeit der Musikproduzenten? Welche Urheber-rechtlichen Fragen sind ungeklärt? Kann KI echte Emotionen erzeugen und einen Welthit produzieren? „Musikalisch ist die KI noch zu schlecht und nicht individuell genug. Beim Gesang sieht es anders aus - da wird es bald Zeiten geben, wo sich der Produzent überlegt: gehe ich jetzt ins Studio und hole mir einen teuer bezahlten Sänger oder mache ich das mit Hilfe einer Künstlichen Intelligenz.“ Und: Exklusiv in dieser Episode gibt es eine Sneak-Peak auf den neuen Song von Europa United - „Electrified“ - produziert von einer KI und Sebastian Kübler. Jetzt direkt reinhören und einen Blick in die Zukunft werfen! -- Ein MACK One Original Podcast.

“I think nothing is off the limits if the director wants to go for it“ - Sarah Ellis pushes the envelope and enriches Shakespeare’s iconic works with innovative and creative storytelling techniques, innovative technologies and exciting partnerships. Join podcast host Christina Rees, one of the Emotioneers from MACK Magic, in this inspiring conversation about the legacy of Shakespeare, his timeless appeal to audiences around the globe and the opportunities by combining these masterpieces of storytelling with innovative technologies. "Technology has to work with the story, that's really important to us.“ To be or not to be - that is the question, also in this podcast episode! Press play and jump right into this exciting journey of the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“We have reached this point that the question is not what is possible - we have come to the point what is useful” - Rolf Schumann is an outstanding leading entrepreneurial figure in the fields of technology and innovation. Working as Co-CEO for Schwarz Digits (Schwarz Group is the world's fourth largest goods retailer with approx. 154 billion EURO in sales in 2022), he’s responsible for transforming a traditional retail group with brands such as Lidl and Kaufland into a digital giant that has become the most important AI player and innovator in the German market. Join podcast host Michael Mack as he talks with his guest about the huge efforts and investments of Schwarz Group to create European alternatives to the dominant big players and to access innovation and know-how in Germany: the german cloud solution „Stackit“, the cyber security company „XM Cyber“, the AI Company „Aleph Alpha“, the messenger Service „Wire“ and the educational programm and platform „Campus Founders“. “Now you understand why this company is so fancy because it’s a completely end-to-end connected Eco-System!“ - Press „Play“ and dive right into this exciting journey into the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„I don’t believe in a world where we only will do digital experiences” - Peter van der Schans is a true leader in the leisure industry: As head of IAAPA’s EMEA team, he’s truly shaping the future of entertainment. Join podcast host Lukas Metzger, Head of Operations at Europa Park, in this thrilling conversation about how emerging technologies are revolutionizing the amusement park experience, the significance of interactive storytelling in enhancing visitor engagement and why transformative strategies are crucial for impactful change in the industry. „We have large Player in the market, they are buying multiple parks, family owned businesses like Europa Park becoming more rare actually“. 3, 2, 1 - ignition for this exciting journey into the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“When people say ‚AI is against humans‘: it’s not true! Sitting in front of a computer all day, that’s a human killer. If you can give that to a machine that will do it better than you - it’s value!“ - David Granite is a true mastermind for blockchain, AI, robotics, AR, VR and MR. Working for Dorier Group as creative technologist, he creates immersive experiences for big brands like Audemars Piguet or UEFA. Join podcast host Marcus Ernst, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, in this thrilling conversation about how to utilize new technologies, the role of gamification in telling captivating stories and how AI is evolving at the speed of light. „I think that AI enabled devices are going to be the next big thing, the next iPod-vibe.” Press ‚Play’ and dive right into this exciting journey of the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„For someone who truly loves Theme Parks, I like originality - what you have done with Voltron Nevera, to me it is very original“ - Tim Baldwin is editorial writer at Amusement Today - the attractions industry news leader since 1997 and the presenter of the prestigious Annual Golden Ticket Awards. Join podcast host Michael Mack, founder and CEO on MACK One, in this thrilling conversation about major trends in the amusement industry, new game-changing technologies and what the future of entertainment may look like: Is there a social change in terms of time out and recovery after the Covid pandemic? Where does Europe stand in comparison to the USA, Asia or Latin America? Does the label “Made in Germany” still have global relevance? “When I go to parks in America and I see something that could be operated more efficiently, I always want to say: just go and watch ‚Blue Fire‘ here at Europa-Park for an hour, watch it run and see how it should be done!“ Discover an exciting journey into the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“The roller coaster itself is no longer the central experience, it becomes part of a larger experience” - get started for the new multi-launch coaster VOLTRON NEVERA - powered by Rimac! In this episode, the minds behind this innovative project from EUROPA PARK Rust provide a detailed insight: from the idea to development to the first ride. Podcast host Patrick Marx, Head of Masterplanning MACK Emotioneers, speaks with Development Manager Dennis Gordt and Roller Coaster Planner Stephan Alt from Mack Rides: “We are something like the kitchen planners for roller coasters!” What were the biggest challenges in this gigantic project? And how does it feel to ride the coaster in the new “Croatia” themed area? “There were a lot of variants of VOLTRON during development, probably 40 or 50,” say the experts. Together they take a look ahead: What will the roller coaster of the future look like? Can there ever be another development step as big as VOLTRON? Get the answers - here in the podcast. -- „Die Achterbahn an sich ist nicht mehr das zentrale Erlebnis, sie wird Teil eines größeren Erlebnisses“ - Start frei für den neuen Multi-Launch-Coaster VOLTRON NEVERA - powered by Rimac! Die Köpfe hinter diesem innovativen Projekt des EUROPA PARK Rust geben in dieser Episode einen detaillierten Einblick: von der Idee über die Entwicklung bis zur ersten Fahrt. Podcast Host Patrick Marx, Head of Masterplanning MACK Emotioneers, spricht mit Entwicklungsleiter Dennis Gordt und Achterbahnplaner Stephan Alt von Mack Rides: „Wir sind so etwas wie die Küchenplaner der Achterbahnen!“ Was waren die größten Herausforderungen bei diesem gigantischen Projekt? Und wie fühlt es sich an, den Coaster im neuen Themenbereich „Kroatien“ zu fahren? „Von VOLTRON gab es während der Entwicklung sehr viele Varianten, bestimmt 40 oder 50“, erzählen die Experten. Gemeinsam werfen sie einen Blick nach vorne: Wie wird die Achterbahn der Zukunft aussehen? Kann es überhaupt noch einmal einen derart großen Entwicklungsschritt wie bei VOLTRON geben? Antworten - hier im Podcast. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„We want to use theatrical tricks in our immersive experiences - and I think that is the key why the shows are working so well and people are so in love with it“ - Jelle de Jong is a visionary leader and innovator in the realm of immersive exhibitions. As CEO and executive producer at Madrid Artes Digitales, he spearheads the development of groundbreaking exhibitions and has positioned himself at the forefront of the immersive experience industry. Join podcast host Marcus Ernst, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, in this behind-the-scenes conversation about the fusion of technology and art: Do immersive exhibitions either enhance or diminish our appreciation of art and culture? What added value does technology brings to storytelling? And how is Jelle de Jong envision the world of immersive art in 7 years from now? - „The strategy for our company is clear for the coming years. What I have really learned: keep your ears open to your audience.“ Tune in to this podcast episode and discover an exciting journey into the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„All of these new things are tools - and if you give tools to creative people, creative people will find new and interesting ways to use them” - Anthony Williams and Andy Lanning combine a broad range of experience in the areas of storytelling, writing and creativity. Before founding their company „Ideas and Inks Limited“, they worked for DC Comics, Marvel and Magic Leap. The list of world-famous characters they worked on is impressive: Superman, Batman, Justice League, Loki, Wolverine, Spiderman, Deadpool, The Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America and The X-Men - just to name a few. Join podcast host Christina Rees, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, in this thrilling conversation about the storytelling of tomorrow: Will any storytelling medium eventually become extinct? What makes a story a great story? Will we still go to the cinema and watch TV in the future? „New technology is wonderful – but the new doesn’t necessarily have to kill the old. AI can take the food out of the mouth of artists for specific disciplines, but you can’t replace human creativity“. Let yourself be enchanted by a conversation full of creativity and incredible expertise about today's and future storytelling! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„Robots will move humans to do other stuff. The bottom line is: It’s almost impossible to stop this modernization, the question is how to join it“ - Uziel Zontag is an true expert in product and business development with a background in software and IT. As head of digital solutions at HAHN Group, he helps companies with digital transformation. Join podcast host Marcus Ernst, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, in this thrilling conversation about human-like robots, Industry 4.0 and the power of technological transformation: Will this progress destroy jobs or make them obsolete? How can family businesses with an analogue business model successfully move towards digitalization? Will robots really be integrated into our everyday lives in the future? „The train is moving. It’s more like evolution than revolution.“ Discover an exciting journey into the world beyond! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„If you expect too much, it’s very often that you get disappointed“ - Dr. Auma Obama is an international sociologist, keynote speaker, author, journalist as well the founder and director of the Auma Obama Foundation Sauti Kuu. Join podcast host Christina Rees as she talks to her very special guest about leadership, hope and a better tomorrow. What impact can each of us create to make the world a better place? What does a good changemaker look like? „As a leader, you need to be trusted and you need to trust the people you lead” - the sister of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, has a clear understanding of how change can work. Also in this podcast episode: Dr. Roland Mack, Founder and CEO of Europa Park. One of his biggest learning over the years: „Try to make it better - every day! Be prepared to learn new things your whole life. Be curious, be respectful and get up - otherwise you will not succeed.“ Experience two very inspiring personalities - right here in this episode! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„Social Media Companies need to be required by law to work on systems that would detect AI generated imagery as its being posted“ - Eliot Higgins is the founder of Bellingcat, a multi-award-winning investigative collective focused on online open-source investigation. Join podcast host Michael Mack as he talks with his guest about the incredible story of how a news blog became one of the most important disclosure platforms of our time: In 2012, Eliot Higgins started a news blog and wrote under the pseudonym “Brown Moses” - he often reported more quickly and accurately on bombings and new weapons systems in the Syrian war than any other newspaper and media. Rumors quickly circulated on the Internet: "Brown Moses" was working for the CIA or MI5, perhaps even for the Mossad. Get the true story right here in the podcast! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“There are still a lot of challenges left, especially when it comes to these emotional parts, I think much of it is about directing the AI in a natural way” - Simon Alexanderson is an acclaimed researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and also Co-Founder of Motorica AI. His current project "MoGen" has just won an AUREA Award and is considered by experts to be a revolutionary AI technology for motion-based 3D animations. Podcast host Marcus Ernst, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, takes you on an exciting journey into the world beyond: How will AI affect the creative industry? What exactly makes it so complicated to make an AI created character dance to the beat of music or gesturing in sync with speech? And what would Star Wars or Jurassic Park look like if this technology had already existed back then? Simon provides answers: „Our current technology allows users to quickly generate high-quality locomotion mixing between more than 150 styles“. Discover the magic of AI generated ultra realistic moving 3D characters in this episode! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„I think there is a push back and an awareness from this next generation. They wants to unplug and have no online presence what so ever. The radical idea is not being plugged in.“ - Kathleen Cohen is known as a genius tech humanist and XR immersive strategist, bringing over 25 years of expertise in designing user and guest experiences. Throughout her career, Kathleen has held roles as a creative and producer at DreamWorks Interactive, the IBM Centers for Innovation and Disney Parks & Resorts. Podcast host Michael Mack discusses with her one of the big questions of our time: In a world that is increasingly driven by immersive technologies in which the boundaries between reality and virtuality are blurring, are we not close to losing contact with the profound essence of real human relationships? Get the answers right here! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„I wish policy makers actually not just regulated AI, but used AI in their daily work” - let's jump straight into the second part of the extraordinary conversation between podcast host Michael Mack and the German AI mastermind Prof. Patrick Glauner. One of the most important AI-driven topics of the future: Health Care. The expert from the Institute of Technology in Deggendorf is desperately waiting for more applications in health care, like personalized drug development: „Personalized drugs in future would be very helpful, could reduce damage and maybe the time you need to recover.“ In this podcast episode we also take a deeper look at the german company „skyrocket.ai“ (of which Patrick Glauner is the founder) and the Heidelberg based start-up „Aleph Alpha“. Buckle up and press play! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„We in Europe are often driven by fear, in China AI is seen as a huge opportunity“ - Prof. Patrick Glauner is a distinguished expert for artificial Intelligence and professor at the Institute of Technology in Deggendorf. Join podcast host Michael Mack as he talks with one of the world's leading data experts about this groundbreaking technology: „It’s a problem if you have politicians who claim AI as unsafe. A lot of people are scared of AI because of the terminator movies.“ Profoundly shape your view on artificial intelligence and don’t miss this extraordinary conversation about digital transformation within healthcare and the role of ChatGPT. Also, as a mathematics expert, Professor Glauner knows the limits of artificial intelligence: „AI is not a silver bullet.“ -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

"VR provides the opportunity to bring the viewer into the storyworld and even make him a character in the show” - professor Eve Weston is a metaverse expert, storytelling consultant and a genius writer and producer. She teaches screenwriting and VR filmmaking at Chapman University, Los Angeles Film School and Emerson College L.A. and was awarded at CES 2020 for creating and producing the world's first VR Sitcom “BizNest”. Listen to this exciting conversation between podcast host Michael Mack and Eve Weston, talking about the overarching goal to infuse human emotions into the digital universe and utilizing storytelling as a powerful tool for positive change: „Combining cutting edge technology and intelligent storytelling creates the opportunity, not only to just watch the show you love, you can hang out with the characters in the show, it’s like hanging out with your friends”. Eve Westons mega trend for 2024: „People will explore immersive storytelling in the real world“. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“There are two types of really important educations in the world: formal education and education you get from life and travel” - let's start straight away with part 2 of the inspiring conversation between podcast host Michael Mack and adventurer Thor Pedersen. He holds the world record of having traveled to every single country in the world without flying: “In the next years I think people will travel domestically and locally a lot more.“ Learn more about the impact that traveling and meeting people has on our lives and why technology isn't always the best way to connect people. What Thor observed on his travels to all 203 countries: „Everywhere you always see people looking at their phones. We can make ourselves lonely thru technology.“ Jump right in and listen to this very special episode of THE WORLD BEYOND with world traveler Thor Pedersen! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Ten years ago, Thor Pedersen embarked on his epic journey "Once Upon a Saga" with a self-imposed rule to not return to Denmark until his mission was completed: to travel every single country in the world entirely without flying. After visiting his 203rd and final country, the Maldives, he’s back home with a world record in his pocket: “I didn’t leave home thinking that I had a 100 percent success rate of coming back home alive.” Join podcast host Michael Mack as he talks with Thor about the most important learnings from his incredible adventure: „If you want to achieve a goal in life, a key ingredient is never to give up. I had an option of being the man who quit and the man who did it.” Profoundly shape your worldview and don’t miss this extraordinary conversation about a giant adventure, countless cultures and a unique connection to the people of the world! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Debi Wong is an interdisciplinary performance artist who loves to combine sound, text, movement and technology to create contemporary stories. She is the founding artistic director of re:Naissance Opera in Vancouver, BC. While she was a guest during AUREA Award at Europa Park, she spoke to podcast host Michael Mack about the future of opera, performing arts and the impact of technology on this industry: „If someone says ‚that’s not opera to me‘, I know I’ve crossed a line and I should keep going. I wanna feel like I’m playing Zelda when I go to an opera.“ Jump right in and listen to this extraordinary conversation about groundbreaking new ideas for immersive experiences. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Get ready for the extraordinary Live Podcast from the AUREA Award at Europa Park in Rust! Podcast host Michael Mack ist taking you on a journey into the future: His very special guest flew straight in from Stanford University: Caitlin Krause. She’s a renowned specialist in VR and AR, an expert for artificial intelligence and a genius mind in creating effective applications of immersive storytelling to executives, fostering creativity and imagination. „What I find exciting about emotion is that every meaningful experience that we have in life is encoded with emotion.“ Jump right in and listen to this very special episode of THE WORLD BEYOND in front of an attentive live audience who will also be part of the conversation with their questions. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Marcus Ernst works for MACK Interactive as project manager for YULLBE, Europa-Park's own location based virtual reality experience. Also, he is the project manager of the AUREA Award: From January 17th to 19th, the brightest minds in immersive tech and XR coming together at Europa Park in Rust to lookout for the most successful companies, people and ideas in the market to award their success, resilience and positive impact. Join podcast host Michael Mack and his guest talking about this years AUREA Award highlights: Who are the secret special guests? How are the winners selected? Who is part of the jury? Find the answers right here. Looking ahead: Next Friday there will be a special edition of THE WORLD BEYOND - tune in to our live podcast directly from the AUREA Award! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Every week, Michael Mack welcomes the leading experts, courageous entrepreneurs, professors and future-shaping inventors from various areas of expertise as guest in his podcast. Take an exclusive peek into the future and tune in to Michael Mack's exciting best of 2023 episode: 1 - David Rynearson, Senior Software Programmer and Consultant at "NASA" 2 - Clark Parsons, Founder & CEO "Internet Economy Foundation" 3 - Amy Jupiter, Experience Designer & Former Disney Imagineer 4 - Sir Richard Taylor, 5-time Academy Award-Winner and Founder "Weta Workshop" 5 - Rony Abovitz, visionary entrepreneur and inventor, founder of "MAKO Surgical Corp" and AI company "Magic Leap" 6 - Mate Rimac, founder and innovator, Founder and CEO of "Rimac Automobili", named "The European Elon Musk" 7 - Georg Diez, renowned philosopher, acclaimed journalist, columnist and best selling author 8 - Athena Demos, CEO of multi-award-winning XR-company "Big Rock" 9 - Katharina Schüller, Data & Statistics Expert, Board Member of German "Statistical Society (DStatG)", CEO of "Stat-Up" 10 - Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board, former CEO of "Cirque du Soleil" 11 - Christian Dawson, Co-Founder "Internet Infrastructure Coalition" 12 - Nils Wollny, CEO & Co-Founder "holoride" 13 - Marc Zachary, former head of Disney Location-Based Experiences, consultant and president of his own company “Experiential Advisors” 14 - Kristie Collins, CEO at "FactFinder" 15 - Cathy Hackl, tech futurist, bestselling author, "Godmother of the Metaverse" Dive deeper and listen to the full episodes! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„We’ll see a fight in 2024, a race for wearable AI and these devices“ - let's dive deeper into the world of tomorrow in this second part: Podcast host Michael Mack and his guest Cathy Hackl talking about how fashion, creativity and technology are coming together in 2024. The renowned tech futurist also hopes, that „new technology is used in research and education, because education needs to be changed.“ Another topic of their thrilling conversation is the future of theme parks: „I was at the age of 8 when I was engaged with augmented reality for the very first time: The ghost at 'Haunted Mansion’ at Disney Orlando was sitting right next to me.“ Cathy Hackl’s vision of the future: „In seven years some of us have moved from mobile phone to another device.“ -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

“Play video games with your kids, see what they are doing, where they spend their money” - Cathy Hackl is a renowned tech futurist and a bestselling author. Dive in and join podcast host Michael Mack as he gains deeper insights about the metaverse and web 3.0 strategies, NFTs, gaming, virtual fashion and how to extend brands into virtual worlds. Cathy's prediction for 2024: „Technologies like Apple Vision Pro will allow AI to see the world how we see it. It’s the year that we move away from just AI text training into training with images and videos.“ Her super smart source of inspiration: „If you wanna know about the future, ask a kindergarten teacher“. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

In the second part of this intriguing episode, Michael Mack and Kristie Collins dive even deeper into the world of AI in marketing and online shopping! Kristie reveals where the limitations of AI lie, what has to happen for AI to be regulated by the government, and how much we are already using this technology without even realizing it. For the first time ever on this podcast, host Michael Mack also poses a question to an Artificial Intelligence and investigates directly at the source what the next big breakthrough in AI could be. Tune in and listen to this exciting "trio" discuss the future of all things Artificial Intelligence! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Join Michael Mack's latest exploration of the world of tomorrow! In this exciting episode, he consults Kristie Collins, CEO at FactFinder, on her expertise about AI in marketing and online shopping. Kristie invites you to take an exclusive peek at some of the secrets behind FactFinder's huge success and why it is the Europe's leading e-commerce business in Product Discovery. She herself is a sought-after overall AI-, shopping- and marketing expert. In this podcast episode, she discusses FactFinder's latest revolutionary technology, Pulse, and reveals why the company incorporates a technology called Authentic Intelligence! Be sure to tune in and learn more about how AI invisibly operates in the background to predict your wants and needs while you shop online, where she sees potential dangers or downsides of AI, and much more! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„AI will change everything – theme parks, live shows, music, television“. Let's dive deeper into the world of tomorrow in this intriguing second part: Podcast host Michael Mack and his guest Marc Zachary talk about location-based entertainment venues of the future, the immersive fusion of the real world and virtual ones, and which topics and stories we will likely see in attractions in the coming years. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Marc Zachary, former head of Disney Location-Based Experiences and highly sought-after consultant and president of his own company “Experiential Advisors”, shares his unparalleled expertise in theme parks, live shows, film, television, home video, music, mobile and online entertainment. Together with podcast host Michael Mack, he takes you on an exciting journey into the world of entertainment of tomorrow: How will AI affect the industry? Is home entertainment ready for AR and VR? What problems are cinemas and TV stations facing? Find out and tune into part 1 of this exciting talk! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„We do tests with applications that don't need a headset in the car“ - Nils Wollny speaks plainly about the challenges and plans of his tech company holoride. Join podcast host Michael Mack in this second part of „The World Beyond“! The two exchange visionary ideas and technical challenges. Big topic: The way we travel from A to B will change drastically. But: „It takes time to be successful“. As always, Michaels final question is: What will the future look like 7 years from now? Find the answers in this podcast episode! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

„I love media, entertainment and cars - with holoride I’ve created my dream job!“ - transforming cars into interactive experience platforms by connecting extended reality content with data points from the vehicle in real time - that’s the mission of Nils Wollny and his team at holoride. Before co-founding that revolutionary company, Nils was head of digital business and customer experience at Audi. Dive in and join podcast host Michael Mack as he gains deeper insights about how VR and AR technologies combined with entertainment on the go will change the future of traveling. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Christian Dawson is one of seven individuals from around the world who hold the keys to control security at the core of the internet: the domain name system (DNS). Dive in and join podcast host Michael Mack as he gains deeper insights into how the World Wide Web truly operates, why we shouldn't fear cloud services, and why the German Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) already sets the rules for global internet traffic. As always, his final question is: What will the future of the Internet look like 7 years from now? Find the answers in part 2! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

It sounds like science fiction: seven keys, held by individuals from all over the world, that together control security at the core of the web. Join Michael Mack in this thrilling new podcast episode as they delve into the system at the heart of the web that controls everything: the domain name system, or DNS. This is the internet's version of a telephone directory. Christian Dawson shares how he became a member of this extraordinary "key holder club," how the Internet was built, and what most people misunderstand about how the World Wide Web is constructed. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board and former CEO of the world-renowned show empire Cirque du Soleil, joins Michael Mack in this intriguing new episode to exchange insights into all things surrounding live entertainment. Lamarre shares how his company creates their famous shows, gives insights into how Cirque became a household name that is synonymous with spectacular and high-quality live experiences all over the world, and recounts how their company survived Covid. He also answers the question of if and how live entertainment will likely change in the future and spills their secret on how they succeed in keeping their spectators on the edge of their seats for over two hours straight! Be sure to tune in! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Katharina Schüller is a pioneer in the fields of data science, statistics and AI, advises renowned companies, and has received numerous prestigious awards for her great expertise. In this exciting episode, she reveals to host Michael Mack how intriguing and essential the ability to correctly interpret data is for each and everyone of us – she even advocates for data literacy to be taught in primary schools! She reveals just how much our perception of reality is shaped by our interpretation of seemingly objective facts and she also explains that data is always dependant on a multitude of very individual factors. Katharina delves into how more data does not automatically mean having a higher quality of results and more insights, talks about why everyone of us should try using an anonymous browser, what we really pay for with our personal data, how online dating might change the way we view people, if AI can make ethical decisions, if we should be afraid of AI – and much more! Be sure to tune in and to learn more important facts and insights about all things data! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Athena Demos, CEO of multi-award-winning XR-company Big Rock Creative, joins host Michael Mack in this intriguing episode! The futurist shares her insights into the exciting world of VR-/XR-spaces and tells the listeners why her Burning Man-project BRCvr was so overwhelmingly well-received all over the world, shares how this unprecedented VR-space ended up with over 200 interconnected worlds, and she reveals first exciting details on how her metaverse is experiencing a huge evolution right now. Athena also gives insights into the huge advantages of virtual event production over purely in-person location-based events and predicts how we will be experiencing events in the future, and how hybrid and virtiual opportunities will help unite us as humans in a way that was never possible before! Be sure to tune in to learn more about finding balance in this modern world, possibilities of collaborating, connecting and learning with and from people from everywhere in the world - and much more! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack's latest guest is considered to be one of the most brilliant minds in Germany. Georg Diez is a renowned philosopher, acclaimed journalist, columnist and an author. In this intriguing podcast episode, Georg tells Michael what he personally believes is wrong with our democracy and why the current situation leads to displeasure in the population - and shares tips on how we as individuals can initiate lasting change in politics. Diez also reveals his insights into why he believes there is a rising trend towards voting for autocratic governments and explains to the listeners what that could lead to. He tells Michael Mack where he sees Europe's role in the advanced world of new technology and politics, talks about his ambitions of creating a European understanding of how technology can be used, if collected data can be used for the collective good - and much more! Be sure to listen to this inspired discussion. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Part two of Michael Mack’s exciting talk with electric sportscar revolutionary Mate Rimac gets deeper and more personal! The founder of Rimac Automobili talks more about his incredible path to success and how he built his world-renowned brand from the ground up – against all odds and predictions. He tells Michael Mack why it is so important to him to base his company in Croatia, and reveals his best tips and insights into what he would recommend to other aspiring inventors. Tune in to learn what inspires him and motivates him to keep pushing the boundaries and much more! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

In this very special podcast episode, founder and innovator Mate Rimac and Michael Mack meet in person at Studio78 at Europa-Park to exclusively reveal more thrilling details about the newly revealed partnership between Europa-Park and Rimac Automobili! Tune in to learn first-hand how this electrifying project came to be and what the beautiful country of Croatia and legendary inventor Nikola Tesla mean to Rimac. Hear all about the extraordinary meaning behind the name of Europa-Parks long-awaited thrilling new highlight and why it’s a simply perfect fit for Rimac Automobili to power the newest coaster at Europa-Park! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

In the second part of this intriguing podcast, forward-thinking inventor and founder Rony Abovitz talks more about technological advancements, what it was like to create numerous simultaneous revolutionary inventions at Magic Leap, and how he came to be in a “game of superpowers” against forces such as Apple, Meta and Microsoft as a comparatively small and independent competitor. He reveals why he strongly believes we are currently experiencing an incredible decade and talks about his new and exciting creative project that he truly burns for! Tune in to this inspiring second part of the talk, recorded live in person at Studio78 at Europa-Park. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

In this captivating new episode, Michael Mack talks with visionary entrepreneur and inventor Rony Abovitz live at Studio78 at Europa-Park. The world-renowned American talks about how he revolutionized the integration of robotics in the surgical field at a young age and how he came to building one of the very first and best mixed reality glasses with his very own company. He reveals what draws him to his hugely successful projects, how he spends his hard-earned money, which invention he wishes were reality today and much more – be sure to tune in and listen to the very exciting first part of this talk! -- A Mack ONE Original Podcast.

In the second part of this exciting conversation, Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshop and five-time Oscar winner, gives his host Michael Mack more inspiring insights into his fascinating life and his extraordinary, impressive work. He shares his unique perspective on various new ways to bring stories to life, talks about whether we should be concerned about AR, why he perceives his experiences with mixed reality as elementally transformative, and why it is imperative to remain open for inspiration at all times. This inspiring talk between Michael Mack and Richard Taylor was recorded live in Studio78 at Europa-Park! -- A Mack ONE Original Podcast.

Exclusive: Michael Mack and Richard Taylor will be revealing the first insights into as yet top-secret joint project! Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshop, invites you into his fantastic(al) world: The five-time Academy Award-winner, who gained worldwide recognition through his outstanding work on hit films such as The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Hobbit, etc., reveals in this lively conversation with Michael Mack where he keeps his awards, in which fictional world he would like to live, and unveils the two secret key elements to any successful storytelling. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

In this special episode, five-time Academy Award-winner Richard Taylor and hugely successful founder and entrepreneur Rony Abovitz talk with host Michael Mack about how "being friends with robots" connects the two guests, how to approach building parallel worlds, and that the future of entertainment will be incorporating a co-creative audience into an experience. This intriguing discussion was recorded live and in person at Studio 78 in Europa-Park and will be continued in separate talk with the guests. In the next episode, Richard Taylor will chat with Michael Mack about the secret key ingredients in every successful creative process, which medium is best suited for developing a plausible story and much more. Be sure to tune in! -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Amy Jupiter shares an exclusive glimps on how magic is created: The expert of innovative, multimedia storytelling, who has won many awards for her excellent effects and attractions, reveals in an exclusive conversation with Michael Mack what the design of the future looks like, which storytelling medium she will always return to and what the future of immersive experiences has in store for us. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.

Clark Parsons lets the genie out of the bottle: in his exclusive talk with Michael Mack, the visionary founder of the Internet Economy Foundation reveals how Europe can compete in the international race to the newest technological achievements and developments, why there has never been a more exciting time to be a creator and why the role of a leader must drastically change in the years to come. -- A MACK One Original Podcast.