No Risks, No Story: Riot Games Wins Emmys by Betting Big on Storytelling

What does it take to produce Emmy-winning broadcasts that fans actually care about? In this episode of Storyteller, Tagboard CEO Nathan Peterson sits down with Stefan Richardson, Director of Global Broadcast at Riot Games, to talk about the power of risky storytelling, emotional connection, and turning esports into cinematic experiences. From shark-bitten fiber cables to the “Riot Broadcast Bingo” card of production disasters, Stefan shares behind-the-scenes stories and hard-earned lessons from the edge of innovation. No risks, no story. This one’s a masterclass in making people care.