{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fon-creativity-a-scadcast-with-paula-wallace.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fjeff-probst-IigKNiKW","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Designing Hit Reality TV: Jeff Probst on Storytelling and Creativity","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0df8210e-ffe2-450f-a8ee-abb4dbb1a36f/d6afb878-cb39-483a-b7c1-b7a655cc0b5d/on-creativity-blue-v3.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"How do you keep a creative vision fresh for over two decades?\n\nIn this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer Jeff Probst to deconstruct the creative engine behind the global phenomenon, Survivor.\n\nFrom its origins as a bold social experiment to its status as a record-breaking television staple, Jeff shares his unique perspective on storytelling, leadership, and the art of the pivot. Whether you are a fan of the show or a creative professional looking to sustain a long-term career, this conversation offers a masterclass in staying curious and taking creative risks.\n\nIn this episode, we discuss:\n\nThe Evolution of Survivor: How the show’s creative format has adapted to stay relevant for 40+ seasons.\n\nStorytelling in Reality TV: Jeff’s approach to finding the human narrative in high-stakes environments.\n\nCreative Leadership: The challenges of executive producing one of the most complex productions on television.\n\nMaintaining Passion: How Jeff avoids burnout and continues to innovate after 20 years on screen."}