Meet the Hosts

Pete Wright

Pete Wright is a podcaster, author, and co-founder of TruStory FM. He's been behind a microphone for over thirty years and has logged thousands of episodes across three dozen shows covering film, ADHD, creative process, and the craft of storytelling. He spent fifteen years teaching graduate students and has consulted on brand communications for organizations ranging from global brands to one-person shops. His debut science fiction novella, Lattice, was published in 2026. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Pete has hosted as well as been a panelist on a number of episodes.
This page features episodes on which he has been a host.
See episodes where Pete has been a panelist right here.

The Language of Action: Moving Beyond Communication Breakdown

In this thought-provoking episode of Navigating Change, Pete Wright and Howard Teibel unpack the consequences of weak communication practices in organizations. Discover how distinguishing between assessments and assertions, making offers, and building commitment over consensus can transform your team’s effectiveness and accelerate change.

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The Next Reel • Season 14 • Series: Soviet Sci-Fi • Amphibian Man

Amphibian Man

We return to our Soviet Sci-Fi series with a film that’s more of a fairy tale featuring a young man who can breathe underwater who falls for the daughter of a pearl diver. It’s Vladimir Chebotaryov’s and Gennadiy Kazanskiy’s 1961 film “Amphibian Man.”

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The OpenStack Moment at OpenInfra with Kevin Jackson and David Safaii

Is OpenStack back in the spotlight? Join us as we discuss the renewed interest in OpenStack, fueled by the search for VMware alternatives, with OpenStack experts David Safaii and Kevin Jackson live from the Open Infrastructure Days North America conference. Discover why companies are making the switch and how Trilio is supporting this exciting resurgence, bridging the gap between OpenStack and Kubernetes.

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