The Storytellers
Join me, Shazeera Zawawi as we embark on a fascinating journey with a diverse cast of storytellers ; from authors to social activists and documentary filmmakers to data artists. In each episode, we dive into their unique crafts, exploring their thoughts and approaches that make a compelling narrative, regardless of the medium.
How does a playwright build tension that we can apply to a dynamic dashboard? What can a photographer teach us about highlighting key insights in a complex dataset? How does a musician's use of rhythm inform the pacing of a data-driven presentation?
Through insightful interviews, practical takeaways, and a spirit of curious inquiry, The Storytellers aim to inspire and equip you to transform raw data into impactful, memorable, and human-centered stories. Whether you're a data professional looking to elevate your visualizations, a creative seeking new perspectives, or simply someone who appreciates a good story, this podcast is for you.
The Storytellers
Episode 2: Louis Yu - The One Who Played 600 Video Games
I really enjoyed "nerding out" with Louis Yu about video games and storytelling in this episode. Louis Yu is a data storyteller, a Tableau Public Ambassador as well as one of the co-founders of Games Night Viz, a datafam community project. Join us as we chat about RPGs, empathy games, representation and diversity in games and many more.
You can learn more about him here as well as his exciting Games Night Viz project here. For his data viz on Black Myth: Wukong, do visit his page on Tableau Public.
Note: I mentioned the game, "The Grandma" in the podcast which is supposed to be "The Granny". As for the reference to Inuit folklore when discussing the game "Never Alone", the more accurate reference would be the Inupiat folklore.