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The Tomorrowland Times Podcast

Chad Jones

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Disney’s “The Optimist” alternate reality game, Nick chats with one of its contributors: writer, experience designer, and creative director Chad Jones.

Redacted, a novel by Chad Jones on Amazon

⚛ The Optimist official 2013 recap video on YouTube.

⚛ The Optimist page on Tomorrowland Times.

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  • Book Club | Part 3: Chapters 21 to 34

    01:15:04|
    Transcend the divide between free will and fate as the Before Tomorrowland Book Club enters its home stretch! This episode, hosts Hastin and Nick debate secret society politics, steal a robot's heart, and ship Amelia Earhart and Nikola Tesla… ⚛ Tomorrowland Times Website⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Bluesky⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Instagram⚛ Questions? Comments? Drop us an email at press@tomorrowlandtimes.com
  • Book Club | Part 2: Chapters 10 to 20

    01:18:42|
    The Before Tomorrowland Book Club returns as Hastin and Nick examine Chapters 10 through 20 of the prequel novel, wandering the 1939 World’s Fair grounds in search of Plus Ultra’s secrets…⚛ Tomorrowland Times Website⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Bluesky⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Instagram⚛ Questions? Comments? Drop us an email at press@tomorrowlandtimes.com
  • Book Club | Part 1: Chapters 1 to 9

    01:22:26|
    “Thrill and intrigue! The incredible story of Plus Ultra! Could this be your world of tomorrow?” This action-packed entry of the Before Tomorrowland Book Club covers Chapters 1 through 9, in which hosts Hastin and Nick attend Worldcon 1939, explore Plus Ultra’s dumping grounds, and meet a mad scientist hellbent on revenge. “Look! Think! Win!”⚛ Tomorrowland Times Website⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Bluesky⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Instagram⚛ Questions? Comments? Drop us an email at press@tomorrowlandtimes.com
  • Book Club | Further Beyond

    51:58|
    Continuing our limited series, the Before Tomorrowland Book Club, Hastin and Nick dive into historical fiction by taking a look at the book’s prologue and attached “Further Beyond” in-universe comic book which tells the story of Plus Ultra’s secret founding!⚛ Tomorrowland Times Website⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Bluesky⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Instagram⚛ Questions? Comments? Drop us an email at press@tomorrowlandtimes.com
  • Book Club | Announcement

    43:12|
    Announcing a new limited series: The Before Tomorrowland Book Club! Follow along over the next six weeks leading up to the 10th anniversary of the prequel novel written by Jeff Jensen & Jonathan Case. Hastin and Nick kick off the festivities with a look back at the book’s announcement, and their New York City adventure that followed… ⚛ Tomorrowland Times Website⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Bluesky⚛ Tomorrowland Times on Instagram⚛ Before Tomorrowland on Amazon⚛ Before Tomorrowland on Audible⚛ Questions? Comments? Drop us an email at press@tomorrowlandtimes.com
  • Clint Schultz

    36:08|
    In an interview nine years in the making, Nick talks with legendary graphic designer Clint Schultz about his experience working on Tomorrowland, including the film’s iconic pin and the secretive 1952 box!⚛ Clint’s July 2015 issue of the Art Directors Guild Perspective Magazine
  • The State of Tomorrow

    22:04|
    On Tomorrowland’s 8th anniversary, Nick sits down for a State of Tomorrow address, covering everything from the film’s availability to new merch, fandom, and its emerging legacy over the past year. ⚛ Follow Tomorrowland Times on Twitter. ⚛ Bill Terezakis Estate Auction ⚛ Washington Post opinion piece by Amanda Shendruk⚛ Adam Buxton Podcast ⚛ Library of Congress screening ⚛ AR elevator by Michael Delgado⚛ Banana Split (2018) movie
  • Marc Vena

    46:13|
    To celebrate the 7th anniversary of the theatrical release of Tomorrowland, The Tomorrowland Times Podcast is proud to present a special interview with legendary storyboard artist Marc Vena. His work on the film encompassed several key sequences, including a few tantalizing omissions! ⚛ Our story reel for Marc Vena's “Boat Ride” storyboards.⚛ Follow Tomorrowland Times on Twitter.