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In this episode we speak to Melinda Lauw, Co-Creator and Artistic Director of Whisperlodge, an immersive performance of live ASMR. Melinda guides us through the history of ASMR, common misconceptions around ASMR culture, how Whisperlodge took a medium that solely existed online and brought it into the physical world with live experiences. Melinda also treats us to an impromptu ASMR experience on air. -About Melinda Lauw- Melinda Lauw is a Singaporean artist, curator and performance creator based in San Francisco. Melinda is the co-creator of Whisperlodge, an immersive spa for the senses. Combining her interests in immersive theatre and ASMR, Whisperlodge is based on the idea of providing ASMR in a live, one-to-one environment, translating the work of ASMRtists on Youtube, into a tangible, physical performance. Her co-creators are Andrew Hoepfner, creator of Houseworld, and Steph Singer, founder of Bitter Suite. Whisperlodge has completed two sold-out runs in 2016 and is currently preparing for more performances. Learn more at https://melindalauw.com/ -About Whisperlodge- Whisperlodge is an immersive spa for the senses. Based on ASMR, Whisperlodge provides one-to-one live ASMR treatments for our guests in a safe and relaxing environment. Whisperlodge is designed to relax the body and mind, expand awareness and heighten the senses. Co-created by Melinda Lauw, Andrew Hoepfner, and Steph Singer, Melinda now serves as its creative director. Whisperlodge has performed 7 sold-out runs in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and have been featured in The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, VICE, Nylon and TimeOut. Melinda will also be speaking at the Immersive Design Summit 2018 in San Francisco. Learn more at https://whisperlodge.nyc/ Follow them at @Whisperlodge