{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629f3f97bbbd8500123d7c59/68779c2ec32bf359c0d10e11?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fabian Nicieza: Deadpool's co-creator on AI, storytelling and saving creativity","description":"<p>For writers and anyone who loves characters: Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza on building characters that last and what AI means for creative work.</p><p><br></p><p>Fabian is a writer and editor known for X-Men, X-Force and co-creating Deadpool at Marvel, with a 40-year career that includes DC Comics, Mattel, Acclaim and Starlight Runner. His novels Suburban Dicks and The Self-Made Widow were critically acclaimed, including an Edgar Award nomination.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation:</p><p>- Deadpool&#39;s origin, and why humour and trauma together can help people heal</p><p>- How characters help readers through trauma, cancer and loss</p><p>- AI and the creative and moral challenge for the next generation of artists</p><p>- Transmedia: the promise versus the reality</p><p>- How creators should handle fandom backlash</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 – Introduction: From Marvel to Deadpool</p><p>04:32 – Deadpool’s origin and emotional impact</p><p>12:15 – The evolution of storytelling (simplicity to complex simplicity)</p><p>18:40 – The Deadpool effect: humour + trauma = healing</p><p>28:55 – AI and the end of creativity</p><p>43:00 – Transmedia: Dream vs. Reality</p><p>55:15 – How creatives should handle fandom backlash</p><p>01:02:30 – Can stories still survive without storytellers?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Bio:</strong></p><p>Fabian Nicieza is a legendary writer and editor known for his iconic work at Marvel Comics, including X-Men, X-Force, and co-creating Deadpool. With a career spanning 40+ years, he’s also worked with DC Comics, Mattel, Acclaim, and Starlight Runner. His novels Suburban Dick&#39;s and The Self-Made Widow received critical acclaim, including an Edgar Award nomination.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resource Links:</strong></p><p>Fabian’s book: Suburban Dick&#39;s (https://amzn.to/4kF17BD)</p><p>Purpose Made website: www.purposemade.uk</p><p>Listen on Spotify: Purpose Made Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/66hrGrtDSwBJUzIGF6f5eg?si=4d7031600d3c433e)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔔 Subscribe</strong> for more conversations on purpose, creativity &amp; the future: https://www.youtube.com/@UCftFt-Pd7xe1f0XY0K-dX4w</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Fabian Nicieza:</strong></p><p>• Twitter/X: @FabianNicieza</p><p>• Website: fabiannicieza.com</p><p><br></p><p>#Deadpool #FabianNicieza #Storytelling #AIandCreativity #PurposeMadePodcast #Transmedia #Marvel #CreativeProcess #FutureOfArt</p><p>Enjoying the show? Follow and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps other people find us.</p><p>We&#39;re also building a Purpose Made community on Discord for people who love games, film, TV and the IP behind them. Come and join us: https://discord.gg/vvtV6ZHKGK</p>","author_name":"Pete Bell, Purpose Made"}