April 24, 2026

4. Drew Davidson – Scholarship

Drew Davidson a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, a producer and player of interactive media as well as a giantof indie academic publishing, first through his creation of the ETC Press and now with PlayStory Press

Summary

This episode explores how play shapes creativity, culture, and scholarship through Drew Davidson’s new publication Ludic Narrans. Drawing on 175 interviews with play makers, thinkers, producers and facilitators, it examines play as storytelling, social practice, and a vital force for innovation, connection, and reimagining how we live and work.