Episode 147 - Improvatars
The Improvatars is an inclusive group of performers specializing in improvised virtual theatrical events.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Episode 130 - THX-1138
Before George Lucas found The Force and brought us Star Wars, he created an intellectually scifi indie film called THX-1138.
Many of you may have seen that film, and noticed precursors from everything to light sabers and stormtroopers, but did you ever consider that it takes place entirely in a simulation? Based on an article by our previous guest, cyberpunk author Mark Everglade, we are going to dive in and see if this theory holds merit.
Episode 129 - Stereoscopic 3D Photography in the Metaverse
Stereo vision is when separate images from two eyes are successfully combined into one 3D image in the brain.
In virtual reality, no special glasses are required to view stereo 3D photographs as they become just another part of the fabric of reality.
You can easily create and post 3D photos and videos in virtual reality thanks to the technical wizardty of our guest ch0rtle (Dave Stereo3D).
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!
Episode 127 - The Player of Games by Iain Banks
Long before Ready Player One, there was a book about an intergalactic game of chance and luck called The Player of Games, by Iain M. Banks, published in 1988. It was the second Culture novel, which is a vast AI interface that plug people into a better reality, or does it?
We’ll break down the book, see if it holds up, and talk about its relevance in today’s world which has VR gaming as the new frontier. Check it!
Episode 126 - The Theory of Everything with Azi
The Theory of Everything is a virtual group that meets to discuss such topics as Science and Spirituality, Loneliness and Solitude, Lucid Dreaming and beyond.
Episode 125 - Worldbuilder Mason
Today we are talking to a worldbuilder who not only designs mindbending mazes, illusory magician's castles and zen meditation spaces, but is also a master of the MRE with kits such as the force fields, trap doors, and multi-cam setups for recording those YouTube worthy shows like this one!
Episode 124 - ADHD and the Metaverse
Today we talk to Mike Fedel, who explores the effects of the metaverse on mental health, specifically ADHD and other neurodiversity.
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.
Episode 121 - Healers in the Metaverse
Today we are talking to a group of highly gifted healers from all over North America that have taken to the metaverse to use their abilities to spread positivity in this new virtual medium. Your soul will be rejuvenate during this episode or your money back!
Episode 120 - From the Barrio Foundation
Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Robert Renteria, the founder of our sponsor, the From the Barrio Foundation, with the support of HumanityXR.
Dr. Robert Renteria is a resource who promotes education, a sense of pride and accomplishment, and self-esteem within the youth of our communities.
The “From the Barrio Foundation” is working with schools around the country to implement From the Barrio to the Classroom, a dynamic two week curriculum/teacher’s guide that utilizes Dr. Renteria’s story to help students reflect on their own lives and share their own stories.
Episode 119 - Alien Rescue with Creator Jason Moore
In Alien Rescue, audience members play a virtual character hired by a team of alien-rights activists to help them rescue a rare and dangerous creature from captivity.
We are very excited to have director Jason Moore join us to talk about creating a live virtual reality experience where audiences play the lead role in an interactive movie.
A MetaMovie delivers the thrill and excitement of a live performance, the visually immersive and cinematic feel of a film, and the personal and deeply emotional experience of collaborative storytelling.