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Episode 146 - Bigger Better Meta

Bigger Better Meta is Sir Saxy and Soul Gee, the latter of which has worked with such musicians as P Diddy and TLC.

Together, they have created the unofficial anthem of virtual reality with their single ‘Welcome to the Metaverse’, and have weekly rap battles with their Power Hour.

Oh, and did we mention they’re on a mission to educate the world about Web 3 and give people the tools to create their own opportunities in The Metaverse?

Check out our conversation here.

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Episode 145 - Paprika Revisited

Paprika is a 2006 anime film about a psychologist who enters the dream world in order to stop a dream terrorist from wrecking havoc on people’s subconsciouses. It was also the inspiration for Inception.

We revisit and see if it holds up.

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Episode 144 - CTO of Sansar Hurchel Young

We have made our second stop in Sansar, where we are meeting with another another Altspace Alumni. We knew him as Emulor, who created our ingenious jukebox MRE that provided the soundtrack for countless of our events, but is also known as Hurchel Young, the CTO of Sansar. We will talk with him about this burgeoning metaverse platform, and all that it entails.

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Episode 143 - In-World VR Filmmaker Carlos Austin

We start our post-Altspace journey with an Altspace alum, Carlos Austin, who is an ‘In-World’ VR Filmmaker who has recorded events in VRChat, Sansar, Altspace, NeosVR and many other platforms.

Carlos is helping to create broadcast television standards for capturing live events in virtual social platforms.

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Episode 142 - ISSRadio

ISS Radio is a DJ IRL for the last 30 years and in VR for last 3 years. He built the Paris Hilton VR world to give her a place to play in the metaverse, and we’re happy to talk with him today about how he got involved in VR, and where he’s headed..

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Episode 141 - Altspace Farewell Panel

Our mission has been to archive all the amazing groups, worlds, talent and channels in altspace before we’re cast out as digital nomad, wandering the metaverse for a new home.

And today we have the grand finale. On the eve of Altspace’s sunset, we are talking with the most accomplished panel of altspace illuminati perhaps ever assembled... We’ll talk about where we’ve been, what Altspace meant to us, and where we’re headed.

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Episode 140 - MOMA Raves

The pandemic tried to stomp out fun, but MOMA assured that the boogie would never stop.

Over the last few years, MOMA Raves have been set in over fifteen different virtual worlds, encompassing 120 hours of dancing and over 9000 dance-happy avatars.

We talked with founders Zacke and Manon about their experiences, and where the best VR parties will be occurring after The Great Migration away from Altspace.

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Episode 139 - Eli Roth's BE MINE: A VR Valentine's Slasher Review

For a different kind of Valentie's experience, we reviewed Be Mine. Written by Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel), this 30-minute, 180- and 360-degree immersive VR experience follows Becca, a girl who’s stalked by an anonymous maniac in a Cupid mask, as she finds herself at the center of a frightening Valentine’s Day nightmare.

Eli Roth’s BE MINE: A VR Valentine’s Slasher premiered in Meta Horizon Worlds on February 10. If you missed it, you can check it out here-- https://www.oculus.com/blog/eli-roth-peyton-list-be-mine-valentines-slasher-free-vr-film/

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Episode 138 - Event Horizon Experiences

Charles Ace is a world builder and VR entrepreneur.

His company, Event Horizon Virtual Experiences, uses VR to provide a wide range of services, from 360 Immersive Virtual Tours, 3D Modeling and Scanning services for Digital Preservation, 360 3D Photo and Video services for Special Events, and even courses held in Virtual Reality Spaces to engage in a fully immersive educational experience.

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Episode 136 - Harlem Film House

Harlem Film House provides creatives services and resources to ensure longevity in careers in film, theatre and related entrepreneurial pursuits in underserved communities around the world.

They produce film & music festivals, workshops, theatre productions, live events, and most importantly, the Mall of the MetaVerse right here in Altspace.

Check it!

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Episode 135 - Shamanic Sound Healer JoAnn Chambers

JoAnn Chambers is a shamanic sound healer and a digital content creator.

She creates sound healing events in her 25+ virtual worlds in ASVR, built by Jose Ferrer. You can watch our interview with him here-- https://youtu.be/qweSRTmhhTA

The worlds feature magical meditation spaces, NFT art and/or trippy psychedelic music videos centered around the soundscapes her husband Gary/aka ShapeshifterDNA creates.

Their 35-year body of work emanates from mystical teachings in the field of Conscious Evolution - Visionary Music & Multimedia.

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Episode 134 - Worldbuilder Lightyear

For our final Worldbuilder of Altspace interview of 2022, we are proud to have Lightyear on our stage.

Lightyear's worlds span from serene meditation temples to terrifying abandoned ruins, to the elaborate worlds found in The Witcher series.

Join us as Lightyear talks us through his inspirations, some of his technical tricks, and then gives us a world tour of some of his blockbusters.

Check it!

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Episode 133 - Aliens, Simulations, and Quantum Consciousness with Sci-fi Author Dave Norman

Join us for a wide-ranging discussion with and scifi author Dave Norman. He came to talk about his novel Halien Aeon, the first of a pentalogy about a deep, mysterious intelligence that pervades the creation of our solar system, but went on tangents concerning everything from Quantum Entanglement, the laws of physics, and why intergalactic travel is rather difficult.

If you're a fan of Neal Stephenson's Seveneves or the sprawling Culture series by Iain M Banks, this book may pique your interest.

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Episode 132 - The New Frontier of Art with Candice Houtekier

Today we’re talking to the operator of the Floating Point Art Gallery, which is a meta gallery that lives in virtual reality and explores not only the new frontier of art, but also online marketplaces and digital publishing models for artists.

Here to talk about the role of NFTs, her experience running a gallery in the metaverse, and the state of digital art with the new proliferation of AI such as Midjourney and dall-e 2, we are happy to have Candice back on this stage.

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Episode 131 - Avatar Revisted

Love them or hate them, the blue aliens are coming back with the long awaited Avatar 2 - The Way of Water.

Just in time for the release of the new film a decade in the making, we're taking a look back at the original to see if it holds up.

Have a strong opinion about Avatar? Want to refresh your memory? Check out this episode!

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Episode 128 - A Brief History of Anime

We are very excited to dive into all things anime with our fearless guide Shoyo who runs the C's Anime Club in virtual reality.

Shoyo starts all the way back at the beginning in the early 1900s Japan, and lead us through the pillars of the art form to its present state.

We'll talk about all your favorites from Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bepop, as well as dive into lesser known gems like The Tale of the White Serpent and Bubblegum Crisis.

If you're a fan of anime, or if you're intimidated by the massive amount of content, this is your guide. Enjoy!

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Episode 123 - The Power of Community with City Girl

City Girl is a force to be reckoned with in the metaverse. From being a member of the entertainment group The Flock, to hosting events such as Sherwin's Spin2Win, The $100,000 Pyramid, and Chain Reaction, City Girl is no stranger to the importance of building community.

We talked to her about her experience in virtual reality, then talk about her own non-profit organization IRL called Kyle's Legacy, which supports the research and cure for canine cancer.

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