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The Story Series Podcast"The Rule I Break" - 10 Guests, 10 Answers10 guests. 10 answers. 1 powerful question: “What’s a rule in your industry you don't follow or believe in?” In this bonus episode, I’ve gathered answers to the question I ask every guest. The responses are surprising, deeply human and reminders that rule breaking isn’t always reckless… sometimes it’s requisite to carving out a path that's uniquely yours. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been following since the beginning, this compilation offers a glimpse into the mindset of artists, outsiders, and originals who do things differently. Here are the rules the first ten guests dar...2025-05-1219 min
The Story Series PodcastCulture Misfit | Marisa BalkusMarisa Balkus is a seasoned producer and executive specializing in anime, adult animation, and IP adaptations. She began her career at New Regency Productions, contributing to acclaimed films like The Revenant and Ad Astra. In 2017, she joined Crunchyroll to oversee original series and co-productions across Japan and the U.S. Most recently, she served on Netflix’s Adult Animation team, focusing on gaming adaptations such as Arcane, Devil May Cry, and Tomb Raider. Marisa now runs Culture Misfit, a consulting and producing firm focused on anime, adult animation, and bringing bold IP-driven stories to life. Learn more ab...2025-04-281h 21
Onyx Equinox: A Companion PodcastEpisode 7: The UnderworldOnyx Equinox creator Sofia Alexander is joined by Josh Pruett (Writer), Samir Barrett (Storyboard Artist), Anna Lencioni (Storyboard Artist) and Marisa Balkus (producer) to discuss episode 7, THE UNDERWORLDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-01-0959 min