OpenLiving Launches as a New Lifestyle Media Ecosystem Under Chris & Will and ChrisWill Media, Expanding into Storytelling, Audio, and Experiential Living

Courtesy of: ChrisWill Media

Written By: Chris and Will Press

May 3, 2026 — A new lifestyle and media brand is entering the creative landscape with the launch of OpenLiving, an umbrella brand under Chris & Will and ChrisWill Media, designed to bridge outdoor living, storytelling, and human connection through a multi-platform ecosystem of content, experiences, and branded media.

At its core, OpenLiving is positioned as more than a lifestyle concept. It is a developing creative universe centered on slowing down, gathering intentionally, and finding meaning in everyday experiences. The brand spans shared meals, handcrafted beverages, travel, live events, and conversation-driven media, offering a unified approach to modern storytelling rooted in authenticity and connection.

Expanding the OpenLiving Storytelling Universe

Leading the narrative arm of the ecosystem is the upcoming series “ShineOut,” starring Christopher L. Antie, William Antie, and Danielle Parton.

The series explores the intersections of place, memory, and conversation, blending humor, reflection, and lived experience into structured storytelling episodes. Each installment invites audiences into grounded, real-world moments—shared meals, travel experiences, and unscripted dialogue—capturing the transition between everyday life and meaningful connection.

ShineOut is scheduled to launch in June 2026, with additional details to be announced.

Chrillz, Chris and Will Adventures: A Signature Lifestyle Experience

Expanding beyond storytelling, OpenLiving introduces Chrillz, a lifestyle and beverage concept tied directly to the experiential content series Chris and Will Adventures.

Blending bold flavors with accessible recipes and experiential storytelling, Chrillz is designed to accompany shared moments across settings—from at-home gatherings to travel-driven experiences documented through Chris and Will Adventures. The series highlights food, culture, and connection through real-world exploration and lifestyle storytelling.

Developed in collaboration with Danielle Parton’s ShineGirl Moonshine, Chrillz reflects a shared focus on craftsmanship, creativity, and experiential storytelling.

Recipe launches are scheduled for June 2026.

Introducing “Moments We’ve Missed”

OpenLiving is also expanding its narrative slate with the introduction of “Moments We’ve Missed,” a multi-format storytelling series created and hosted by Christopher L. Antie.

Inspired by classic American narrative traditions and broadcasters such as Paul Harvey, the series focuses on overlooked moments within everyday life—the experiences that feel ordinary in real time, but gain meaning in reflection. With a cinematic, intimate narration style, Moments We’ve Missed is designed to slow down modern storytelling and reframe everyday experiences through emotional depth and perspective.

The project will launch across three formats:

• Podcast Series (Apple Podcasts): Launching May 20, 2026, with the first three episodes

• Hardcover Book Edition: Releasing June 26, 2026, with retail distribution including Barnes & Noble

• Audiobook Edition: Releasing August 4, 2026

  
  

“Some of the most meaningful stories are the ones we almost walked past,” said Christopher L. Antie. “This project is about giving those moments a voice.”

GO!Live Radio: The ChrisWill Radio Network Expands into Streaming Audio

OpenLiving also announces the launch of GO!Live Radio, a digital streaming radio platform under the ChrisWill Radio Network, is set to go live on May 29, 2026, on the TUNEIN app.

GO!Live Radio is structured as a multi-format audio network, combining archived talk programming, narrative storytelling, curated music blocks, and live broadcast events into a unified streaming experience.

At launch, the platform will feature archived episodes of the conversational series What About Our Life?, alongside selected episodes of Moments We’ve Missed, creating a blend of dialogue-driven content and narrative storytelling.

The platform will also feature curated music programming and scheduled live broadcasts.

The first major live broadcast event, “One Magical Weekend,” will air exclusively on GO!Live Radio from June 4–8, 2026, marking the network’s first large-scale live programming activation.

According to OpenLiving, GO!Live Radio represents a natural extension of its mission to explore modern storytelling, shared experience, and meaningful human connection through audio, conversation, and narrative form.

Continuing the OpenLiving Media Expansion

OpenLiving will continue production of Season 7 of What About Our Life?, airing on iHeartRadio, featuring conversations, interviews, live-style segments, and experiential storytelling content.

Additional announcements, press materials, and creative releases will be distributed through Chris and Will Press, the official communications arm of the Chris & Will Media ecosystem.

About OpenLiving

OpenLiving is a lifestyle and media ecosystem focused on creating meaningful experiences across storytelling, conversation, and shared living. Built under Chris & Will and ChrisWill Media, the brand spans audio, written, and experiential formats designed to connect audiences through authentic moments—whether around a table, through a story, or under an open sky.

Source: ChrisWill Media

About the Authors: Christopher L. Antie and William Antie are podcast journalists who cover a wide range of topics across multiple industries. To learn more about Chris and Will, tune in to their podcast What About Our Life? on iHeartRadio, and visit chrisandwill.com.