LBX Collective
The LBX Collective aims to inform and educate, create opportunities to connect with industry peers, and to spur collaboration, discourse, and cross-pollination of ideas in the location-based entertainment and experience industry.
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Episodes
528 episodes
The LBX Show #69 - BW, Kevin, & Adam Debrief Amusement Expo 2026
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we debrief Amusement Expo International 2026 from the show floor and zoom out on what ...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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1:27:17
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Sound Off #114 - Enchanted Parks enters the scene, InnovateX review, & more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we sanity-check what “immersive” really means when guests have better options next doo...
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Season 4
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Episode 114
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51:04
The LBX Show #68 - AEI preview, Dr. Seuss LBE, Pickleball Arcade, & more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we get you ready for Amusement Expo International with the news that will shape the sh...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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50:55
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Sound Off #113 - Cinema's Pivot, Paramount-Warner impacts on IP, & more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we argue why cocktails outperform sports bars for modern social entertainment and foll...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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50:51
The LBX Show #67 - Vibe Coding, Six Flags divestment, FEC Connect, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we trace how AI-powered “vibe coding” turns ideas into working tools in only a few hou...
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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1:05:06
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Sound Off #112 - Rave Bingo, Kiddleton Brand Takeover, XR Trends, & More!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we argue for commercial‑grade re-creations of classic arcade machines while unpacking ...
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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1:18:03
The LBX Show #66 - Flying Drone Laser Tag, Scene75 & The Light, & More!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we tour the future of location-based entertainment with London-led immersive design, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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55:37
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Virtual Arena #22 - Immersive Education
In this special feature of Virtual Arena we look at the developments in the educational and technology (EduTech) sector, while attending Europe’s largest teaching and training convention, and see the deployment of the latest VR headsets and cla...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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14:08
Sound Off #111 - Transmedia IP in LBE & Amusement, Tradeshow Wars, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we dig into why big-box esports keeps missing while tournament-led play thrives, then ...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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1:12:29
The LBX Show #65 - Topgolf’s New CEO, Odyssey Manor, Arcade Updates, & more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we discuss Amusement Expo momentum, immersive F&B bets in Vegas, a major leadershi...
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Season 4
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Episode 65
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1:10:11
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Entertainment Social Arena #15 - Social Entertainment's Galloping Growth
The evolving landscape of social entertainment is significantly reshaping the amusement industry, as evidenced by EAG 2026 in London, where a record number of exhibitors showcased products blending amusement with immersive social experiences. K...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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17:12
Sound Off #110 - Leader Shake-Ups, iQIYI Land, Vitruvian VR & More!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we discuss how leadership changes ripple across our industry as CFOs step into CEO rol...
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1:12:18
The Stinger Report #1261 - Europe Amusement Race
The start of 2026 has already delivered significant insights into the amusement and social entertainment markets, with the UK’s EAG 2026 standing out as a key indicator of emerging trends. The event showcased record-breaking exhibitor par...
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Season 1
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Episode 1261
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17:26
The LBX Show #64 - Guest Gab w/Randy White on authenticity & more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we track how adult-focused, social, and authentic experiences are reshaping location-b...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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1:15:35
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The Stinger Report #1260 - Consumer VR Reboot!
The consumer VR market faces significant headwinds amid major industry shifts, with declining headset sales and strategic retreats from key players. Valve’s unveiling of the ‘Steam Frame’ signals a high-end PC VR resurgence, emphasizing streame...
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Season 1
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Episode 1260
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15:09
The Stinger Report #1259 - Entertainment Sector Starts at a Gallop!
The opening of 2026 signals a turbulent yet dynamic year for the entertainment investment landscape, marked by major M&A activity, strategic restructuring, and technological innovation. Notably, Netflix’s $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner...
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Season 1
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Episode 1259
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20:19
Sound Off #109 - Inflection Point For LBE, Exec Leadership Resets, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we examine the inflection point in location-based entertainment, from Disney’s leaders...
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Season 4
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Episode 109
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1:03:35
The LBX Show #63 - Brass Ring Winners, BW rants about IP, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we break down the IAPPA Brass Ring winners, why Hupalupa’s guest-first design stands o...
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Season 4
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Episode 63
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53:52
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Sound Off #108 - Meta's VR Retreat, Genda's M&A strategy, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we weigh Meta’s VR retreat against the strength of premium, social LBE VR, then follow...
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Season 4
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Episode 108
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52:51
The LBX Show #62 - Dollywood Host Tributes, Cornhole Golf TikTok, & more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we scan the FEC and arcade landscape with fresh openings, smart marketing examples, an...
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Season 4
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Episode 62
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56:08
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Sound Off #107 - Party Booking AI Agents, Disney pivots, Padel LBE, & more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we look at how AI agents now handle first-contact birthday party and corporate booking...
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Season 4
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Episode 107
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44:45
The LBX Show #61 - Barry Zelickson Guest Gab, LBE vs FEC Debate, & more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we unpack Area 15’s phase two expansion, then go deep with
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Season 4
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Episode 61
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59:44
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Sound Off #106 - Sporttainment’s Fork In The Road, EAG Trends, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Sponsored by Alan-1!On this week's show we trace where sportainment actually works for guests, where it slips into sports trai...
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Season 4
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Episode 106
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52:13
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