Dr. VR
Episodes
Why "The Thrill of the Fight 2" Hits Different
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The Thrill of the Fight" is unquestionably one of the most iconic and authentic VR experiences ever created. Now, with "The Thrill of ...
Ep. 43 - Shaping the METAVRSE: XR technology & the evolving place of women in immersive futures
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with someone whose influence can be felt across technology, education, entrepreneurship, and global community building. Julie Smithson is t...
The Stereopsia Sessions - Roger ter Heide
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Stereopsia Session, I sat down with Roger ter Heide, CEO and Founder of ImproVive, to discuss the intersection of AI, VR, and interactive narr...
The Stereopsia Sessions - Prof. Raigmor Barras & Prof. Rosemary Bernabe
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Stereopsia Session, I spoke with Prof. Raigmor Barras and Prof. Rosemary Bernabe, coordinators of the EU project XR4Human, about creating a Co...
The Stereopsia Sessions - Christophe Hermanns
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cette Stereopsia Session, je rencontre Christophe Hermanns, directeur de Vigo Creative, pour discuter de la manière dont le Serious Gaming en ré...
The Stereopsia Sessions - Alexandra Gerard
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In December 2024, live from Stereopsia 2024 in Brussels, I sat down with Alexandra Gerard, Co-Director and Co-Founder of UnitedXR Europe, and Managing...
Ep. 42 - No-Code and Shared Worlds: "Elysium" and the Future of AR
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Jon Yu, founder of Elysium AR, a no-code AR co-creation app designed to make worldbuilding accessible to ev...
Ep. 41 [Video]: "Atuatanga": Indigenous Māori Identity and Storytelling in VR
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Māori filmmaker, educator, and immersive media innovator Wiremu Grace, the creative force behind ...
Ep. 41: "Atuatanga": Indigenous Māori Identity and Storytelling in VR
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Māori filmmaker, educator, and immersive media innovator Wiremu Grace, the creative force behind ...
Ep. 40 [Video]: "Touching the Sky": Filming for VR at 21,000 Feet
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Jonathan Griffith, director, producer, and sports photographer, to explore the making of his groundbreaking...
Ep. 40 - "Touching the Sky": Filming for VR at 21,000 Feet
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Jonathan Griffith, director, producer, and sports photographer, to explore the making of his groundbreaking...
Ep. 39 [Video] - No Headset Required: How “tAxI” Redefines Immersion Through AI
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Stephen Henderson, multidisciplinary artist, programmer, and spatial designer, to explore tAxI, a groundbre...
Ep. 39 - No Headset Required: How “tAxI” Redefines Immersion Through AI
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Stephen Henderson, multidisciplinary artist, programmer, and spatial designer, to explore tAxI, a groundbre...
Ep. 38 [Vidéo] - "La Maison de poupée" : repenser les dynamiques de pouvoir en VR
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Dominic Desjardins et Rayne Zuckerman, créateur·trice·s basé·e·s à Toronto et fondateur·trice·s de Za...
Ep. 38 - "La Maison de poupée" : repenser les dynamiques de pouvoir en VR
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Dominic Desjardins et Rayne Zuckerman, créateur·trice·s basé·e·s à Toronto et fondateur·trice·s de Za...
Ep. 37 [Video] - Embodied Histories: From "The Pirate Queen" to "Trailblazer"
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Eloise Singer, director and founder of Singer Studios, and Dr. Dave Ranyard, producer, immersive media pioneer, and s...
Ep. 37 - Embodied Histories: From "The Pirate Queen" to "Trailblazer"
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Eloise Singer, director and founder of Singer Studios, and Dr. Dave Ranyard, producer, immersive media pioneer, and s...
Ep. 36 - The Audience Takes the Stage: Inside the AI-Driven VR Opera "From Dust"
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the world of From Dust, the groundbreaking VR opera that just won the Best Immersive Experience at the Cannes Film Festival. In this episode...
Ép. 35 - From Dust to Cannes: L'évolution de la Compétition Immersive
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cet épisode spécial du podcast Dr. VR, enregistré à l’occasion du 78e Festival de Cannes, je retrouve Elie Levasseur, responsable de la Com...
Ep. 34 - SXSW XR 2025 unpacked [Video]
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with freelance professional Danielle Giroux who works in the XR industry contributing to XRMust to unpack the bold, moving, and unexpected ...
Ep. 34 - SXSW XR 2025 unpacked
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with freelance professional Danielle Giroux who works in the XR industry contributing to XRMust to unpack the bold, moving, and unexpected ...
The Stereopsia Sessions - Emanuel Di Martino
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Et si la danse ne se limitait plus aux lois de la physique ? Dans ce nouveau Stereopsia Session, je rencontre Emanuel Di Martino, créateur de Fokus I...
The Stereopsia Sessions [Video] - Emanuel Di Martino
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Et si la danse ne se limitait plus aux lois de la physique ? Dans ce nouveau Stereopsia Session, je rencontre Emanuel Di Martino, créateur de Fokus I...
The Stereopsia Sessions [Video] - Emilia Gozzano
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new Stereopsia Session, I interviewed Emilia Gozzano, the visionary behind The Origin of Blindness, an interactive VR animation inspired by Jo...
The Stereopsia Sessions - Emilia Gozzano
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new Stereopsia Session, I interviewed Emilia Gozzano, the visionary behind The Origin of Blindness, an interactive VR animation inspired by Jo...
Ep. 33 - How Location-Based VR is Reshaping Entertainment
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded in collaboration with XRMust, Dr. VR sits down with Bob Cooney, the world leading expert in location-based VR, to dive into ...
The Stereopsia Sessions [Vidéo] - Baudouin de Troostembergh (Sandora VR)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dans ce nouveau segment des Stereopsia Sessions, nous explorons comment revivre l’héritage de Napoléon autrement. Baudouin de Troostembergh, cofon...
The Stereopsia Sessions - Baudouin de Troostembergh (Sandora VR)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dans ce nouveau segment des Stereopsia Sessions, nous explorons comment revivre l’héritage de Napoléon autrement. Baudouin de Troostembergh, cofon...
Ép. 32 - XR4Heritage : Réinventer le patrimoine avec la XR
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Géraldine Bueken, directrice de XR4Heritage, un programme innovant basé à Bruxelles qui révolutionne la va...
The Stereopsia Sessions [Video] - Gluk Media
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this premiere episode, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Gluk Media, the pioneers of the Lithuanian Metaverse with guests Simas Chomentauskas...
The Stereopsia Sessions - Gluk Media
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this premiere episode, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Gluk Media, the pioneers of the Lithuanian Metaverse with guests Simas Chomentauskas...
Ep. 31 [Video] - Exploring "Human Within": Redefining Immersive Storytelling in VR
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I’m joined by the brilliant minds behind the highly anticipated VR experience Human Within, Anne Weigel and Avi Winkler, ...
Ep. 31 - Exploring "Human Within": Redefining Immersive Storytelling in VR
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I’m joined by the brilliant minds behind the highly anticipated VR experience Human Within, Anne Weigel and Avi Winkler, ...
Ep. 30 - Mycelial Realities: User Participation & Biofeedback Technologies in the Future of XR
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I’m joined by the brilliant interdisciplinary artist and XR creator, Tosca Terán, to explore her groundbreaking immersiv...
Ep. 30 [Video] - Mycelial Realities: User Participation & Biofeedback Technologies in the Future of XR
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I’m joined by the brilliant interdisciplinary artist and XR creator, Tosca Terán, to explore her groundbreaking immersiv...
Ep. 29 - Do we really need VR to be immersed?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dr. VR podcast, I sit down with the legendary Mike Monello, co-producer of The Blair Witch Project and co-founder of Campfire N...
Ep. 29 [Video] - Do we really need VR to be immersed?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dr. VR podcast, I sit down with the legendary Mike Monello, co-producer of The Blair Witch Project and co-founder of Campfire N...
Ep. 28 [Video] - Cracking motion sickness, mastering stereoscopy, and reinventing platform games in VR
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I sat down with Richard Eastes, co-founder and creative director of Toast Interactive, to discuss his groundbreaking work i...
Ep. 28 - Cracking motion sickness, mastering stereoscopy, and reinventing platform games in VR
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dr. VR, I sat down with Richard Eastes, co-founder and creative director of Toast Interactive, to discuss his groundbreaking work i...
Ép. 27 [Vidéo] - Briser le mur de la 1ère personne : Vers une nouvelle immersion narrative
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Gwenaël François, auteur, réalisateur et producteur innovant dans le domaine de la réalité virtuelle. Ave...
Ép. 27 - Briser le mur de la 1ère personne : Vers une nouvelle immersion narrative
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Gwenaël François, auteur, réalisateur et producteur innovant dans le domaine de la réalité virtuelle. Ave...
Ep. 26 [Video] - Digital Wellbeing in the Age of AI: VR, Creativity, and Connection
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 26th episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Caitlin Krause, XR designer, educator, and author of ‘Digital Wellbeing - Empowering Connection with...
Ep. 26 - Digital Wellbeing in the Age of AI: VR, Creativity, and Connection
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 26th episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Caitlin Krause, XR designer, educator, and author of ‘Digital Wellbeing - Empowering Connection with...
Ep. 25 - My PhD dissertation unveiled
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 25th episode, Dr. VR takes listeners on a deep dive into his PhD research, which explores the transformative potential of VR. After ...
Ép. 25 - Ma thèse doctorale dévoilée
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cet épisode marquant de Dr. VR, le 25e, l'animateur Dr. Justin Baillargeon plonge les auditeurs dans sa recherche de doctorat, qui explore le po...
The VRTO Sessions: Dann Blair
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this VRTO Session episode, we sit down with Dann Blair, CTO of Bit Space Development (BSD), to explore his passion for VR and the unique elements t...
The VRTO Sessions: Andrew MacDonald
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this VRTO Session episode, we shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking work of Ontario's XR industry leaders. Joined by Andrew MacDonald from Cream ...
The VRTO Sessions: Whitton Frank
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Whitton Frank, a renowned Los Angeles-based expert in festival planning and live VR production. Join us as ...
The VRTO Sessions: Dan Fill
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of XR with Dan Fill, President of Dark Slope Studios, one of Ontario's leading tech companies. Dan shares his ...
The VRTO Sessions - Debbie Deer
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking VRTO Session, Debbie Deer and I explore the pivotal role of diverse voices in the evolution of XR and their influence on AI ...
Ép. 24 - Le marché de la XR - Des origines à l’avenir
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dans ce vingt-quatrième épisode, j’ai la chance de recevoir Mathieu Gayet qui est consultant et journaliste spécialisé dans les nouvelles écrit...
Ep. 23 - Using VR to reduce burnout syndrome in healthcare workers
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this twenty-third episode, I'm glad to host Jose Ferrer Costa, a medical doctor located in Barcelona in Spain with a strong background in both fami...
Ep. 22 - Biomimicry and environmental causes in XR experiences
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this twenty-second episode, I'm glad to host Tendisai Crowell, who is a Toronto-based UX designer and researcher with a focus on immersive experien...
Ep. 21 - Darkness, spatial audio and architectural design in VR
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great time discussing often under-explored yet fascinating subjects in VR, such as darkness, spatial audio, and architectural design, with And...
Ep. 20 - La XR sur le tapis rouge : le Festival de Cannes lance sa première compétition immersive
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pour ce vingtième épisode, j’ai eu la chance de recevoir Elie Levasseur, responsable de projet de la nouvelle Compétition Immersive du Festival d...
Ep. 19 - “The Faceless Lady": Redefining Filmmaking Grammar for VR Storytelling
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this nineteenth episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Matthew Celia, Creative Director of Light Sail VR and Co-Executive Producer of "The Faceles...
Ep. 18 - Adaptation and improvisation in live multi-cam storytelling with The MetaMovie Project
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this eighteenth episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Jason Moore, CEO of the multiple award-winning ‘The MetaMovie Project,’ where film, the...
Ep. 17 - Embodiment through intuitive controls and freedom of action
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this seventeenth episode, I’m glad to host Paweł Sobik, CEO of Spectral Games, and Grzegorz Fojcik, Lead Unity 3D developer at Spectral Games, ...
Ep. 16 - Immersive storytelling, hand tracking and horror game mechanics in VR game development
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this sixteenth episode, I had the pleasure to host Evan Jones, founder of Games by Stitch and a two-time Emmy Award winner, whose work combines we...
Ep. 15 - Fostering a thriving and inclusive XR community in Africa
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this fifteenth episode, I'm glad to host Arome Ibrahim, who is the co-founder of Immersive Tech Africa, which is a non-profit organization dedicate...
Ep. 14 - Unlocking Privacy and the Future of XR Analytics-Driven Strategies
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this fourteenth episode, I had the pleasure of having Tony Bevilacqua, the founder and CEO of the Canadian company Cognitive3D that provides data ...
Ep. 13 - VR live shows and social implications with Flipside XR
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this thirteenth episode, I had the pleasure of having Lesley Klassen who is the co-founder and Head of Creator Relations at Flipside XR who specia...
Ep. 12 - Using VR for historical preservation and research
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this twelfth episode, I had the pleasure of having Priam Givord who is a senior digital artist, designer & technologist with a career focused to d...
Ep. 11 - VR remote learning, interactive/branching storytelling, XR and its future potential
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this eleventh episode, I had the pleasure of having Thomas Wallner who is a two-time Emmy Award and SXSW Interactive Award-winning producer, write...
Ep. 10 - Hybrid XR live theatre, representation, inclusion and systemic barriers in the digital arts
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this tenth episode, I had the pleasure of having digital artist and XR developer Debbie Deer. We discuss representation, inclusion and systemic ba...
Ep. 9 - Exploring art, the Holocaust, memories and dementia in the virtual realm
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this ninth episode, I had the chance to interview Carol Silverman, who is a painter, a four-time Emmy award winning set decorator for film and tel...
Ep. 8 - VR and the future of cinema
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this eight episode, I had the pleasure to talk to Victoria Bousis, the Winner of the 2023 Producers Guild of America Award for Innovation, who is ...
Ep. 7 - FIVARS, XR Festivals and the state of VR in the cultural sphere
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this seventh episode, I had the pleasure to interview Keram Malicki-Sánchez who is the Founder, Executive Director and Programmer of the Festival...
Ep. 6 - The archeological treasures of Bibliotheca Alexandrina in VR
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this sixth episode, I had the chance to interview Mohammed Elfarargy who is the Head of the Vista Unit team of the famed Bibliotheca Alexandrina i...
Ep. 5 - The VOID’s Curtis Hickman on “hyper-reality” and VR location-based entertainment
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this fifth episode, I had the chance to interview Curtis Hickman, an award-winning illusionist, creative designer & director, and the inventor of ...
Ép. 4 - La réalité virtuelle dans un contexte muséal avec Dr. Georgiana Stanciu
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pour ce quatrième épisode, et tout premier en français, j’ai eu la chance de discuter avec Georgiana Stanciu, directrice générale du musée du ...
Ep. 3 - VR art galleries and museums in the metaverse with ArtGate VR’s Justin O’Heir
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this third episode, I had the chance to talk to Justin O’Heir, co-founder and CTO of ArtGate VR, a social virtual reality platform for gallery a...
Ep. 2 - VR documentary, racism and embodied interactions with Limbert Fabian
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this second episode, I had the chance to talk to three-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and VR creator Limbert Fabian who discusses about the mak...
Ep. 1 - Experimental VR and curation with David Han
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the chance to talk to the award-winning VR creator, media artist, scholar and educator David Han about his hands-on impression on VR creation an...