Best Persistent Mesh Podcasts (2025)

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RedPubPod 047: Two Poets for the Price of One The Teacher, The Student, and the Poetry Between Them 46:10

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What makes a good poet? Never underestimate the impact of a great instructor who both nurtures and challenges their students. In this episode, Patty and Richard dive into the art and craft of poetry with two writers who represent both sides of that relationship — the teacher and the student. Scott Owens, a longtime poet, instructor, and owner of Ta…

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RedPubPod 046: How Slow and Steady Persistence Shaped an Amazing Memoir with Jason Parker 1:04:07

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Author Jason Parker and editor Tom Rash drop by the RedPubPod studio to dive into PROSECUTOR BOY, Jason’s memoir! What follows is a laid-back, insightful, and often hilarious conversation. Redhawk Publications hosts Patty Thompson and Richard Eller, who are in their element, riffing with Jason and his editor not only about the ups and downs of the …

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RedPubPod 045: Academic Writer Turned Published Author Jane Everson Discusses Her debut book: Everyday Women, Extraordinary Wisdom 32:22

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Academic Writer turned Published Author Jane Everson discusses her debut book: Everyday Women, Extraordinary Wisdom We’re excited to have North Carolina author Jane Everson in the studio today. Gather 'round as she shares her writing journey—one that almost led her down the path of Scandinavian murder mysteries. (Yeah, imagine that!) Lucky for us, …

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Sole Purpose: Ian Harrison, Co-founder of SneakAR on Supercharging Connection Through Web3, XR & Augmented Footwear 36:32

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What do your shoes do? On today’s episode we’re stepping into the future of footwear with Ian Harrison, creative disruptor, innovation catalyst, XR futurist and the Co-founder of SneakAR. SneakAR transforms your sneakers into a dynamic digital canvas with their revolutionary AR experience, turning your shoes into an interactive masterpiece with jus…

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RedPubPod 044: First Time Novelist John Rhea Discusses His Debut Novel Lifer 46:13

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In this episode of RedPubPod, retired criminal attorney and author John Rhea discusses his writing journey. John admits to some half-hearted attempts at writing in his earlier years—but the world waited patiently. Was it worth the wait? Lifer absolutely was. And we’re lucky it’s finally out in the world. With razor-sharp dialogue and a plot that’s …

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RedPubPod 043: Poet Rupert Fike Explores His Years at “The Farm” in Poetry 45:19

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In this episode of RedPubPod, we welcome Georgia poet Rupert Fike to discuss his powerful new poetry collection, All Things in Common, published by Redhawk Publications. With special guest host Cecilia Woloch an internationally renowned poet and Fulbright scholar—this lively conversation explores Fike’s poetic chronicle of "The Farm," a legendary c…

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XR Zero to Hero: Dominique Wu, Founder XReality Pro & her latest Ultimate AI Pipeline for XR Development course 31:11

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Dominique Wu is the founder of XReality Pro, where she designs, builds, and teaches immersive technologies that empower creators and transform how we interact with XR and AI. She has consulted for industry giants including Meta and Walmart’s Store No. 8, and is the author of Spatial Design: Breaking the 2D Paradigm. With over 500 speaker events hos…

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AWE 2025: Heard in the Hall – AI in XR, VRChat’s Avatar Marketplace, Spatial Intelligence, Favorite Games & Purpose-Driven Innovation 25:43

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What’s everyone excited about at AWE 2025? What’s still needed as we build the future of XR? 🎧 Listen in for quick-hit insights from leading XR innovators, direct from the expo hall floor. Featuring: Cognitive3D - Build Better XR Experiences with 3D Spatial Analytics VR Chat Avatar Marketplace - The First Avatar Marketplace Inside VRChat Convai - C…

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XR is Going Mainstream! AWE 2025 Keynote Highlights: Ori Inbar AWE / Evan Spiegel Snap / Chi Xu & Ralph Jodice Xreal / Year of the Master Builder 26:09

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AWE USA 2025 delivered on its promise of feeling spatial. Not only was the mantra XR is Going Mainstream, AWE founder Ori Inbar optimistically declared 2025 as the year of the Master Builder - passionate domain subject experts creating XR solutions for their community filling in diverse content gaps that are shifting the balance between big brands …

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Get Spatial with the XR Guild @ AWE USA 2025 Augmented World Expo, June 10th - 12th Long Beach Convention Center 50:45

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XR pioneer Avi Bar-Zeev has been at the forefront of Spatial Computing for over 30 years: from launching Disney’s groundbreaking Aladdin VR ride in the early 90s and crafting Second Life’s 3D worlds to co-founding Keyhole (Google Earth) mirror-earth spatial browser, co-inventing the Hololens AR headset in 2010 and leading the Experience Prototyping…

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We're getting spacial at AWE! The 2025 Augmented World Expo returns to the Long Beach Convention Center, June 10th -12th 18:00

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On today's show we're spotlighting our AWE day one itinerary. Elevate your conference vibe with our AWE playlist ! Heading to AWE USA 2025 next week? Road to VR readers can still get an exclusive 20% discount on tickets: https://geni.us/7ijTS - BEN LANG JUNE 10 ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS 09:00 AM - 09:25 AM AWE USA 2025 Welcome Keynote - XR Is Going Main…

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RedPubPod 042: "This Book Is About Where I’m From, The Ghosts of Lenoir, My First Tormentor" with Chris Nelson 44:21

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In this insightful and entertaining episode of RedPubPod, Richard and Patty sit down with local author Chris Nelson, whose debut short story collection, Where You Are From, is already making waves. Chris's path—from bouncer to paralegal to English instructor to published author—is a fascinating ride through real-life plot twists, all grounded in a …

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MeaningfulXR panel: Creating platforms and apps to better people's lives led by Carsten Becker, Faculty, Media Design and Extended Reality at USC Iovine & Young Academy 1:04:04

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How can we create XR experiences with purpose and why does it matter? Last week's MeaningfulXR conference at UC Davis and in VRChat brought together a dynamic XR community from across the globe to explore the answers and featured some of the latest academic research using XR across disciplines including education, psychology, design, AI, health and…

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The MeaningfulXR Conference at U.C. Davis May 22nd - 23rd and The Neely Purpose-Driven XR Library 7:43

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Today’s bite-sized episode is a quick shout out to the Meaningful XR conference happening Thursday May 22nd and Friday May 23rd at the UC Davis International Center and virtually in VRChat. On Friday at 12:30pm I’ll be joining the panel, Creating platforms and apps to better people's lives Led by Carsten Becker Faculty, Media Design and Extended Re…

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RedPubPod 041: "Letting Go, Holding On – Maeve Fox & the Power of Poetry" 38:22

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In this vibrant episode of RedPubPod, we sit down with the brilliant and bold Maeve Fox, a North Carolina poet whose debut collection, Letting Go of Me, is turning heads and opening hearts. This convo is hosted by Redhawk Publications' own Patty Thompson and featuring special guest Jay Orlando (author of Tangled Lineage and featured poet on RedPubP…

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RedPubPod #040: “That’s What’s Important About Poetry; You Have To Wager Something You Can Lose.” with Michael Loderstedt and Tim Peeler 29:52

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“That’s what’s important about poetry; you have to wager something you can lose.” Award-winning author Michael Loderstedt reveals the key to impactful poetry Welcome to another episode of RedPubPod, where poetry, art, and a little bit of Southern charm collide in the most unexpected ways. Hosted by Acquisitions Editor Patty Thompson, this episode f…

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GDC READOUT: The Top Game Developer Trends heading into GDC, Meta Horizon Start at GDC & GDC Parties 17:27

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It’s Game ON with GDC in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center, March 17th through the 21st. On our first episode of 2025 we’re checking out The Top Game Developer Trends heading into GDC 2025 The Meta Horizon Start Guide to GDC XR events and other happenings featured on gdcparties.com Find out why you don’t have to have a GDC pass to enjo…

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RedPubPod #039: Chrissie Dixon, No Jump in My Trunk 41:08

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“Having a passionate acquisitions editor encourages you, but it’s also accountability. Someone knows you are writing a book, so you have to write a book. And you know you’ll be disappointed if you don’t.” Chrissie Dixon, Author In this episode of RedPubPod, co-hosts Robert Canipe and Patty Thompson welcome author Chrissie Dixon to discuss her new i…

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RedPubPod #038: “There Are a Lot of World-Class Books That Never Find a Publisher” with Joseph Citro 34:59

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Famed Vermont Author Joseph Citro Tells it Like it Is Regarding 21st Century Publishing Whoa! Patty gets her secret wish. It doesn’t happen often, but our acquisitions editor becomes the solo host and takes the crown as “Queen of the Pod” with guest veteran storyteller and Vermont’s own Joseph Citro. Joseph isn’t new to publishing—back in the day, …

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December to Remember: Google introduces Android XR, Niantic's Into the Scaniverse Gaussian Splat viewer, XR news and year end highlights 8:08

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Happy New Year's Eve! Before the clock strikes midnight I'm sharing a quick message of thanks and appreciation to all of my guests this year and to you, the listeners, who've downloaded episodes in 37 countries across the world. Our top listeners are from the U.S., Germany, Australia, Canada and the UK. Our Top podcast episode of 2024 is: Retail Th…

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RedPubPod #037 “Writing Forces Me to Continue to Pay Attention… I Wouldn’t Want to Live If I Didn’t Feel I Was Paying Attention!” with Scott Owens 58:37

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We're always pumped to have poet Scott Owens drop by for a podcast chat! Not only is he a natural storyteller, but you walk away a little brighter every time. It's been a whole year since his last visit, and true to form, he hasn’t been resting on his laurels—he’s released two poetry collections: An Augury of Birds and Eventually. An Augury of Bird…

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Apple Vision No: How returning the Apple Vision Pro made me rich 10:30

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I recorded this episode on the afternoon of Election day in the US... During the storms of change and chance I take shelter in making VR, buying vinyl and listening to The Cure. So I’m in the midst of making a creepy crawly experience based on Lullaby from The Cure’s Disintegration album to match my post-halloween haunted garden. However, on today’…

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RedPubPod #036 Every Serious Writer Needs to be Reading Craft of Writing Books Every Day! with Rhonda Browning 50:55

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“Every Serious Writer Needs to be Reading Craft of Writing Books Every Day!”... Renowned Southern Author Rhonda Browning Puts All Writers on Notice Get comfy for this jam-packed, fun episode with award-winning author Rhonda Browning White as she spills the inside scoop on her debut novel, Filling the Big Empty. Inspired by her earlier short stories…

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Cogniclear VR: The new gold standard of cognitive screening with Amir Bozorgzadeh, Founder, CEO at Virtuleap 44:19

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Since 2018 Virtuleap has been at the cutting edge of combining neuroscience and virtual reality to help increase attention levels, and address cognitive illnesses, disorders, and learning challenges. On this episode, Amir Bozorgzadeh, Cofounder and CEO of Virtuleap is back to tell us all about the release of Cogniclear VR, an immersive cognitive sc…

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360 Degrees of Innovation: Nathalie Mathe on her journey from Hollywood VFX to social impact VR and beyond 40:41

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Former NASA AI scientist turned VR creative director and producer, Nathalie Mathe, has been pushing the boundaries of VR since the early days of the Oculus DK1 and DK2. From creating visual effects on blockbuster films like Total Recall, Fast & Furious6, Skyfall, and The Dark Knight Rises to directing and supervising cutting-edge VR projects for Go…

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RedPubPod #035 “Hey, Y’all… Watch This!” with Dr. Garrett Hinshaw 52:45

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Dr. Hinshaw Gets to the Root of Redhawk Publications...Its Humble Beginnings and Its Continued Mission that’s Growing Exponentially Go ahead, laugh it up. Redhawk Publications might be the Isle of Misfit Toys, but guess what? We wear that title like a badge of honor—and we deliver! As we close in on our ninth anniversary (yeah, nine years!) and nea…

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RedPubPod #034 ”Character Rich Stories Well - Crafted!” with David Dickson 41:41

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David Dickson’s short story collection, “Down to the Root", is an homage to a life richly lived. It makes sense: the author has spent a lifetime collecting people and developing stories. And the folks he meets along the way are incorporated into vibrant characters you can’t forget. The RedPubPod crew had a great time interviewing this clever North …

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Optimizing XR Development: The Power of Automated Testing with Shane Evans, Cofounder, GameDriver 39:10

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GameDriver enables video game developers, testers, and producers to automate playtesting; improving time to market, test coverage, and overall quality and revenue. The company brings over 30 years of test automation expertise to the massive gaming industry, as well as Enterprise - where next-gen user experiences are built using gaming technologies …

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RedPubPod #033 “Getting Tangled in Jay Orlando’s Lineage!” 27:50

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Grab your favorite artisanal coffee, hit play, and settle in for an inspiring chat with Western Pennsylvania's poetic gem, Jay Orlando! Hailing from a small Appalachian town east of Pittsburgh, Jay's journey is as rich and complex as the rolling hills he grew up in. This episode is a deep dive into the life of a trans man who turned his trials into…

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RedPubPod #032 A Husband And Wife Team Co-Author a Book About a Husband & Wife 34:09

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What a fun episode we have in store for you today! We're thrilled to welcome Redhawk Publications director, Richard Eller, and his wife, co-author, Claudia Ward as our special guests! Tim Peeler, the chief editor at Redhawk Publications, moderates the conversation as we delve into the captivating world of their latest book, "Tell Us, Marcellus." Se…

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Launching JADU on mobile, a first-of-its-kind multiplayer AR fighting game, with Sarah Stumbo Huth, Gameplay Engineer, Jadu AR 47:07

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In just a few short years, mobile gaming has exploded, now accounting for almost half of all gaming, with the market worth an astounding $90 billion dollars. According to Statista, by 2026 the mobile AR market is predicted to reach $36 billion dollars in revenue. As mobile AR gaming evolves beyond Pokemon Go, one company is going all-in to redefine…

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RedPubPod #031 Beth Copeland ”The Mountains are in My DNA” 39:57

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If it is April, it is National Poetry Month! Welcome to this auspicious April episode of RedPubPod as we have a chat with guest and poet, Ms. Beth Copeland. "Shibori Blue - Thirty-six Views of The Peak" is Beth's fourth published collection. It was great having Beth in our studio today as we discussed many things, including her travels as a youth w…

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RedPubPod #030 Julia Nunnally Duncan “When Time Was Suspended” 45:56

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Welcome to our March 2024 edition of RedPubPod! Just when you think, ‘can they keep doing these podcasts?’ Redhawk Publications is here to say… “YUP!” Today our guest is Marion, NC poet, Julia Nunnally Duncan. Having written 11 books, Redhawk Publications is proud to publish her newest poetry collection, “When Time Was Suspended". Not unlike many o…

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Retail Therapy: My inner child said no to a $4,500 Apple Vision Pro 11:18

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Apple Vision Pro doesn't have anything I really need, just everything I want. They're the coolest goggles on the planet. While hot takes about the price, the returns, the meaning of this moment continue to light up our news feed, I’m still integrating the 3 days I spent with The Vision Pro. Using Apple's spatial computer for the first time consumed…

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RedPubPod #029 “Willis, You’ve Come a Long Way” 42:15

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Hey folks, it's that time again – new month, new author, and you guessed it, another episode of RedPubPod! We're hanging out at Redhawk Publications in the Foothills of Western North Carolina. On a clear day, you can catch a glimpse of the Appalachian Mountains right in our backyard. Many of our authors are all about those mountain vibes, putting p…

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Apple Vision Pro's paradigm shift with Ash Baccus-Clark, Speculative Researcher and Creative Strategist, ABC Worldwide 43:12

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It's Apple Vision Pro Day! Will it be as paradigm shifting as the first iPhone? If Apple is hedging its bet on spatial computing, did oculus/Meta do the hard excavation work to prove there is an innovative market for XR? Does an early adopter really need another headset in their vast collection of goggles, glasses and gadgets? These are some of the…

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RedPubPod #028 Les Brown 41:45

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“The Characters write their own story. I don’t tell them where to go and what to do. They tell me what to write…” Welcome to our first episode of RedPubPod in 2024! This edition is a true gem. Our spotlight is on author and poet Les Brown, a North Carolina native with roots deeply embedded in the Appalachian soil. In his latest book published by Re…

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Seeing is believing (and hearing): Apple Vision Pro sold out - inside the presale, sales results and visionOS 24:14

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The Apple Vision Pro presale on Friday Jan.19th was a resounding success, erasing any doubt about Apple’s ability to capture the public’s imagination - and their wallets, with its first spatial computer. The Vision Pro marks a new day in the XR industry, or rather, a new tune that has the potential to transcend the friction and failures of the last…

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Reflections: Apple Vision Pro and the new era of spatial computing 39:11

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"The new era of spatial computing has arrived." Our first episode of 2024 brings you a readout of last week's proclamation from Apple CEO, Tim Cook on the news of the highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro launch, which is just hours away from pre-sale, on Friday January 19th at 5am pacific. Vision Pro will be available in the U.S. on February 2nd. Ar…

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Presence, experiential design & the ultimate potential of XR with Kent Bye, Voices of VR podcast 51:34

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This holiday we’re celebrating our 25th episode of Zero to Start with a very special guest, Kent Bye, host of the Voices of VR podcast. Since May 2014, Kent has published over 1,300 Voices of VR podcast interviews featuring the pioneering artists, storytellers, and technologists driving the resurgence of virtual & augmented reality. Kent is an oral…

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HaptX G1 Glove and the future of human-computer interaction with Linda Jacobson, Director of Marketing, HaptX 34:35

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Are you game for a full-body haptic suit? HaptX Inc. takes us one step closer with the imminent launch of their G1 Glove. HaptX invents and builds wearable technology that simulates touch with unprecedented realism, enabling haptic interaction in virtual reality and robotics. Joining me to explore the magic of the HaptX G1 glove and the future of h…

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RedPubPod #027 RedPubPod’s End of Year 2023 Wrap-Up Edition! 48:08

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'Tis the season, y'all! It's RedPubPod's End of Year 2023 Wrap-Up Edition! Lots of books are mentioned in this podcast episode. Learn about what we have published, which books are up for end-of-year awards, how not to get ripped off when publishing your book, a nice little discount code to get you 20% off of all books, plus what new titles are up o…

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RedPubPod #026 ’Round Here 48:05

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... The Ultimate Love Song to a Small Southern Town in Poetry & Photography Join us in this engaging podcast as we probe into the creative minds of North Carolina’s renowned poet Scott Owens and acclaimed photographer C. Joe Young. Joining forces once again, they have created a heartfelt book brimming with evocative poems and stunning photographs e…

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Sam Altman, OpenAI and the quest for ethical AGI with Avi Bar-Zeev, Founder and President Reality Prime, XR Guild 43:41

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In the few days since OpenAI's board of directors removed its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman, the future of the company and what it means for the race to AGI Artificial General Intelligence is anyone’s guess. Joining me to put this fast moving saga into perspective is Avi Bar-Zeev founder and president of Reality Prime an independent consulting serv…

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Metaverse Safety Week Dec.10th-15th 2023 with Kavya Pearlman, Founder and CEO, XRSI 30:00

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On December 10th XRSI will kick–off their 4th annual Metaverse Safety Week - XRSI’s flagship conference, an annual occasion to meet industry leaders and discuss the challenges of safety, privacy and artificial intelligence in spatial computing. Kavya Pearlman, Founder and CEO of XRSI, X Reality Safety Intelligence, a leading non-profit organization…

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Reimagined Vol. II: Mahal - Emmy Award-Winning XR Director Michaela Ternaksy-Holland on innovation, affordances and social impact of XR storytelling. 42:36

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Prepare to be amazed and inspired by special guest Michaela Ternasky Holland, Emmy Award-Winning XR Director, Creative Strategist and Impact Producer leading equity and social change in XR and the Metaverse. A pioneer in VR journalism and experience design, Michaela shares the evolution of her unique industry journey and how her latest immersive fi…

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RedPubPod #025 ”Tony Will Always Be Our Grand Poobah!” 39:21

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You never know what you will learn listening to a RedPubPod episode. Not only do we have the distinct honor of interviewing San Francisco Bay native and current Hendersonville, NC resident, Tony Robles, but we also learn about old Flintstone references. If ever there was someone worthy of the title Grand Poobah, it’s Tony. And while we joke, you ca…

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Building the next generation of spatial computing with Robin Moulder, Founder & CEO, 3lb Games and 3lb XR 37:27

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XR Pioneer Robin Moulder, Founder and CEO of 3lb Games and 3lb XR joins the podcast to share details about their latest releases including VR Workout and Grokit, a hand tracking multiplayer mixed reality game aimed at rapid fire interactions focused on fun while giving newer headset players more confidence - perfect for introducing your friends and…

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Hauntify Mixed Reality horror game for Quest 3 with David Montecalvo, Founder and President, VirtualGo LLC 24:00

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"What if I could make an app that could change an entire play area into a horror game?" That's what David Montecalvo, Founder and President of VirtualGo LLC asked himself when he saw the black and white pass-through on the Meta Quest 2, inspiring him to create Hauntify, one of Quest 2's earliest mixed reality games that combined the headset's new e…

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WebAR for Social Impact: The 8th Wall Hope for Haiti Challenge with Sarah Porter, Director of Innovative Philanthropy, Hope for Haiti 21:34

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Web AR and social impact is a powerful combination that fuels dynamic connection, community building, awareness and action - at scale. On this episode of Zero to Start, Sarah Porter, Director of Innovative Philanthropy at Hope for Haiti joins me to share the nonprofit's mission, how they started their immersive journey and how you can join 8th Wall…