by The School of Creativity and Innovation
Dr. Steve Diasio is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Founder of The School of Creativity and Innovation. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/stevediasio The YouTube video of these casts can be seen on the Finger Puppet Management TV Channel, part of the Finger Puppet Media Group. www.stevediasio.com
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May 19, 2026
<p><strong>What happens when a performance has no fixed script, the audience becomes part of the story, and a funeral becomes a doorway into memory, relationship, humor, grief, imagination, and human connection?</strong></p><p><strong>Beyond the Unscripted</strong> is a behind-the-scenes podcast exploring the making of an immersive performance created for Tampa Bay Fringe. Part artist diary, part community invitation, and part experiment in immersive education, this series follows Dr. Steve Diasio and The School of Creativity and Innovation as they push beyond traditional improv into something more intimate, participatory, and alive.</p><p>Rooted in the Fringe Festival tradition of bold, experimental, boundary-stretching performance, this podcast asks: What comes after the unscripted? How do we design experiences where people do not just watch, but become part of the meaning? And why might immersive performance be one of the next frontiers of learning?</p><p>Through conversations, reflections, creative process notes, and invitations into the journey, this podcast builds the world around the show before the audience ever enters the room.</p><p>This is not just a podcast about a performance.<br>It is a living invitation to join the story.</p>
April 23, 2026
<p>What happens when AI enters civic decision-making before trust has been designed into the process?In this video, Steve Diasio explores Prototyping Civic Futures with Legible AI, a powerful case study from St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District, where service design, community participation, and generative AI were brought together to reimagine urban redevelopment in a more transparent, accountable, and human-centered way. Drawing from a live civic design sprint with stakeholders across the public, private, and community sectors, this talk shows how AI can support public innovation without becoming a black box of authority.This video is for leaders, designers, policymakers, educators, technologists, and anyone interested in the future of cities, participatory governance, public trust, urban innovation, and ethical AI. Steve breaks down how communities can move from passive feedback to active co-authorship, how trust can be designed into systems, and why service design must evolve into civic infrastructure in the age of AI.In this video, you’ll learn about:Legible AI and why transparency matters in civic systemsService design as a tool for governance and accountabilityCommunity design sprints and public participationThe Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment contextHuman-centered AI in urban planning and civic innovationHow trust, traceability, and accountability can be designed upstreamIf you care about the future of AI in government, smart cities, community engagement, civic innovation, urban redevelopment, and public sector design, this conversation belongs on your radar.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stevediasio">#SteveDiasio</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/legibleai">#LegibleAI</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/civicinnovation">#CivicInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/servicedesign">#ServiceDesign</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/urbaninnovation">#UrbanInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/historicgasplantdistrict">#HistoricGasPlantDistrict</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stpetersburg">#StPetersburg</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/publictrust">#PublicTrust</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/participatorydesign">#ParticipatoryDesign</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ethicalai">#EthicalAI</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communityengagement">#CommunityEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofcities">#FutureOfCities</a><br></p>
February 15, 2026
<p>Ray Charles didn’t just pass through Florida. In St. Petersburg, he left fingerprints on the keys of the city’s cultural story.</p><p>This video takes you inside the surprising, soulful history of <strong>Ray Charles Day in St. Petersburg, Florida (February 15)</strong>, and why the city proudly calls him its <strong>“Adopted Son.”</strong> While many people associate Ray with Georgia, parts of his professional identity were forged on the Gulf Coast, where he performed, recorded, and helped shape the soundtrack of a changing city.</p><p>You’ll hear the story behind <strong>“St. Pete Florida Blues” (1950)</strong>, a recording that became deeply tied to the city’s musical identity. We explore how a single song can turn into civic memory, why that moment mattered, and how St. Petersburg’s relationship with Ray Charles grew from performance to tradition.</p><p>From there, we step into the legendary venues that held the heat of live music and community, including the historic <strong>Manhattan Casino</strong> on 22nd Street South, a landmark woven into St. Pete’s African American heritage. This wasn’t just a stage. It was a cultural engine, a gathering place, and a pulse point for generations of talent and audiences.</p><p>We also spotlight the deeper layers: the era, the venues, the community pride, and the long arc from local performances to official recognition. <strong>Ray Charles Day</strong> isn’t only a date on a calendar, it’s a public reminder that music can shape place, and place can shape music.</p><p>If you love St. Petersburg history, Florida culture, American music, or the hidden stories behind iconic legends, this one is for you. Expect rich visuals, quick context, and a narrative that connects the past to the present.</p><p>🎹 <strong>In this video:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why St. Petersburg celebrates <strong>Ray Charles Day (Feb 15)</strong></p></li><li><p>The story behind <strong>“St. Pete Florida Blues”</strong></p></li><li><p>The role of the <strong>Manhattan Casino</strong> and the Deuces corridor</p></li><li><p>How Ray Charles became St. Pete’s “Adopted Son”</p></li><li><p>Why this legacy still matters today</p></li></ul><p>👇 Drop a comment: <strong>What’s your favorite Ray Charles song</strong>, and have you ever explored the Deuces or Manhattan Casino history in St. Pete?</p><p><strong>Like, subscribe, and share</strong> if you want more stories that blend Florida history, culture, music, and the unforgettable characters who helped build the city’s creative soul.</p><p>#RayCharles #RayCharlesDay #StPetersburgFL #StPete #FloridaHistory #ManhattanCasino #TheDeuces #BlackHistory #AmericanMusic #RhythmAndBlues #SoulMusic #JazzHistory #StPeteEvents #TampaBay #StPeteFlorida #LocalHistory #MusicLegends #ThingsToDoInStPete #PinellasCounty #CulturalHeritage</p>
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Dr. Steve Diasio is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Founder of The School of Creativity and Innovation. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/stevediasio
The YouTube video of these casts can be seen on the Finger Puppet Management TV Channel, part of the Finger Puppet Media Group.
www.stevediasio.com
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