Best Discover Virtual Reality Design Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Cutty Sark WebXR Virtual Tour for Cultural Heritage 18:05

5d ago18:05

18:05

In this episode we explore the design of a web-based 3D virtual tour system for cultural heritage sites. This podcast episode delves into the paper "A Web-Based Virtual Tours System for Cultural Heritage: The Case Study of the ‘Cutty Sark’", authored by Marco Gilardi, Raymond Holder, and Thanos Kokkiniotis. Published at the IEEE SKIMA conference, t…

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Thermal Haptic Feedback in Virtual Reality 15:08

12d ago15:08

15:08

In this episode, we delve into the paper "Thermal Haptic for Virtual Reality: A Review" authored by Wei Ning and Marco Gilardi, published at the IEEE SKIMA conference. The paper explores the field of thermal haptics (TH) and its application in virtual reality (VR) to enhance user immersion and realism. The authors provide a valuable review and cate…

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Eye-Controlled Web3D Cultural Heritage Viewer 10:15

19d ago10:15

10:15

This podcast explores the paper "Enhancing Web3D Accessibility in Cultural Heritage: An Eye-Controlled 3D Model Viewer" by Julius Bernikas (UWS), Raymond Holder (Smartify Holdings ltd), Thanos Kokkiniotis (Smartify Holdings ltd), and Marco Gilardi (UWS), published at the IEEE SKIMA 2025 conference. The research presents a 3D model viewer designed t…

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Guidelines for Immersive Serious Games Design 19:03

26d ago19:03

19:03

Welcome to Episode 2 of the AI generated UWS CCT's Research podcast. This episode highlights "Guidelines for Immersive Serious Games Design" by our PhD student Luke Beveridge. Published at IEEE SKIMA 2025, this paper presents over 100 universal design guidelines for immersive serious games (ISG). Based on a thematic analysis of literature, it aims …

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VR and Deafness: The Emergence of Virtual Reality Sign Language 17:17

29d ago17:17

17:17

Welcome to the first UWS CCT AI podcast from the University of the West of Scotland Creative Computing Technologies Research Group. This first episode examines recent research from our undergraduate student Lara McIntyre's paper "A User Study on Deaf Individuals in VR Social Spaces - The Emergence of the VR Sign Language" published at the IEEE SKIM…

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How Xander Black Helps Creators Fund Their Work Through Artizen’s XR Film Fund | #34 33:25

2M ago33:25

33:25

In this episode of Eat. Sleep. Immerse. Repeat., Xander Black—actor turned immersive advocate and program lead of the XR Film Fund on Artizen—shares his path into the world of 360° filmmaking and funding for immersive creators. We explore how discovering 360 video in acting school sparked his interest in immersive storytelling, and how that journey…

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How Daniel Grozdanov Went from 360° Travel Creator to Launching Imagine360 | #33 30:36

2M ago30:36

30:36

Daniel Grozdanov, founder of Imagine360, joins Eat. Sleep. Immerse. Repeat. to share how he went from traveling the world as a 360° content creator for resorts to building a thriving immersive marketing agency. We talk about creating on the go, growing a client base, and the future of 360° storytelling. Imagine360 Daniel's LinkedIn Music from #Uppb…

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Creating an AR Vehicle: Design, Tech & Storytelling with Jeff Smith & Steve Petersen | #32 27:53

3M ago27:53

27:53

In this episode of Eat. Sleep. Immerse. Repeat., I chat with Jeff Smith and Steve Peterson, the creative minds behind Chronocraft — a groundbreaking AR vehicle that transports passengers through the real world while magically transforming the view outside. We dive into the inspiration, tech, and future of this one-of-a-kind immersive experience. We…

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Solo VR Filmmaking: How Tomis Fras Creates Immersive Stories Independently | #31 31:04

3M ago31:04

31:04

In this episode of Eat. Sleep. Immerse. Repeat., I chat with 3D animator and VR developer Tomis Fras about his self-taught journey into animation and immersive storytelling. Tomis' Website - Art | Tomisfras Tomis' Instagram - Tomis Fras (@tomis_fras) • Instagram photos and videos Tomis' LinkedIn - (3) Tomis Fras | LinkedIn Music from #Uppbeat (free…

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From Mumbai to London with XR Filmmaker, Ajay Singh | #30 30:25

4M ago30:25

30:25

In this episode of Eat. Sleep. Immerse. Repeat., I talk to XR filmmaker Ajay Singh about his creative journey from Mumbai to London. We dive into his experiences working across immersive storytelling and the challenges of breaking into the industry. Ajay's Website - ajay singh aka master3sixty Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbe…

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VR Storytelling & Narrative Design: How Dee Harvey Crafts Award-Winning Immersive Experiences | #29 56:00

4M ago56:00

56:00

In this episode of Eat. Sleep. Immerse. Repeat., I sit down with Dee Harvey to discuss the award-winning VR film Heartbeat. We explore the creative process behind bringing the emotional and immersive story to life in virtual reality and the challenges and opportunities of the medium. Whether you're a VR creator, filmmaker, or just fascinated by imm…

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Designing VR Experiences for the Elderly: Accessibility & Empathy with Mark Kendrick | #28 47:09

5M ago47:09

47:09

This week I am joined by Mark Kendrick of Gizmo Media to chat about how he got into creating immersive content and the experiences he creates for care homes in the UK. VR Care - www.vrcare.co.uk Intro Song - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/stellar-escape License code: VMM0U2GSVXE19CJH Outro Song - Music from #…

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We're back... but not as you know it! | #27 2:09

5M ago2:09

2:09

It's back... but not as you know it! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/fountains License code: AZTALY6OPRKTOUIJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Season 03 Episode 04: "AR for Information Visualisation" 29:55

4+ y ago29:55

29:55

In this episode, which will be our final one for now, Aki has a conversation with Andrea Bravo and her research on using augmented reality for information visualisation purposes.The paper discussed:https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/proceedings-of-the-design-society-design-conference/article/immersive-visualisations-in-design-using-augmented-r…

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Season 3 Episode 3: "XR Prototyping and Diversity" 27:54

4+ y ago27:54

27:54

In this episode, we discuss how to get into programming and how to approach prototyping in XR projects with Antonia Forster, who works for Unity. We also touch upon the topic of diversity and how to make the XR space more inclusive.By Aki Järvinen, Dooley Murphy

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Season 3 Episode 2: "VR and Architecture with Kim Baumann Larsen" 31:14

4+ y ago31:14

31:14

In this episode, we discuss how VR designers should draw from centuries of work in architecture into their thinking when constructing virtual spaces. Watch also our guest Kim Baumann Larsen's talk on the topic:https://vimeo.com/468867559By Aki Järvinen, Dooley Murphy

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Season 3 Episode 1: "Multisensory experiences with Marianna Obrist" 35:46

4+ y ago35:46

35:46

We're back for Season 3! This season will be mostly interviews with people working on XR design related things. Our first conversation is with Marianna Obrist, Professor and co-author of a new book titled "Multisensory experiences".By Aki Järvinen, Dooley Murphy

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Season 02 Bonus Episode: Hand Tracking with Luca Mefisto 30:09

5y ago30:09

30:09

In this bonus episode to the 2nd season, Aki has a conversation on hand tracking with XR designer-developer Luca Mefisto. Look for an accompanying blog post with videos of the demos discussed at https://medium.com/discover-virtual-reality-designBy Aki Järvinen, Dooley Murphy

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Startup Culture & Alex's Affair | #26 1:23:55

5y ago1:23:55

1:23:55

In this episode, Alex and Dan discuss Alex's affair, startup culture and why everyone should see The Room. Music and Audio mixed by Will Hatton. Links Dan on Twitter Dan on Instagram Alex on Twitter Alex on Instagram Will Hatton Music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Tribeca & Art in VR | #25 1:00:47

5y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

In this episode, Alex and Dan give their thoughts on some of the 360 titles playing the Tribeca Film Festival and discuss art in VR. Audio mixed by Will Hatton. Links Dan on Twitter Dan on Instagram Alex on Twitter Alex on Instagram Alex's Webinar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Aca…

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Staying Productive While In Quarantine | #24 44:54

5y ago44:54

44:54

This week, Alex and Dan discuss what they've been doing to stay productive (or not) whilst in quarantine.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Daniel K. Hatton, Alex Ruhl

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Ramblings from Isolation | #23 1:08:44

5y ago1:08:44

1:08:44

On this episode, Alex & Dan ramble about cancelled projects due to coronavirus and YouTube algorithms.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Daniel K. Hatton, Alex Ruhl

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Putting On An Extravaganza with Director, Ethan Shaftel | #21 21:08

5+ y ago21:08

21:08

This week, Dan chats with Extravaganza director, Ethan Shaftel.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Ethan Shaftel, Daniel K. Hatton

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Alex & Dan Catch Up! | #22 1:18:21

5+ y ago1:18:21

1:18:21

This week, Alex is back!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Daniel K. Hatton, Alex Ruhl

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Journey Into Space With 2nd Step Producer, Maria Courtial | #20 36:11

5+ y ago36:11

36:11

On this episode, Dan chats with producer of 2nd Step, Maria Courtial.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Raising The Phoenix with Abhi Kumar & Ashima Thomas | #19 36:56

5+ y ago36:56

36:56

On this episode, Dan chats to husband and wife team, Abhi Kumar and Ashima Thomas about their sci-fi series, The Phoenix.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Daniel K. Hatton

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Making a $1.5m Short with Producer John Hamilton | #18 46:09

6y ago46:09

46:09

This week, Dan chats to creator/producer, John Hamilton about his epic sci-fi short, Trinity.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Daniel K. Hatton

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Creating Lightning with Jeremy Casper | #17 42:36

6y ago42:36

42:36

This week, Dan chats with filmmaker Jeremy Casper about his short, Lightning: A VR Story.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Daniel K. Hatton

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Getting Downloaded with Ollie Rankin | #16 36:52

6y ago36:52

36:52

This week, Dan chats with filmmaker Ollie Rankin about his new VR experience, Downloaded.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Daniel K. Hatton

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Making Defrost with director Randal Kleiser | #15 34:47

6y ago34:47

34:47

We thought we'd try something a little different this week... so we have the audio from Dan's interview with Hollywood director, Randal Kleiser at the Altspace event for his VR series, Defrost!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vrsidechats/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Discover Virtual Reality Design Podcast

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Digital Alchemists: UWS CCT's Research

UWS CCT

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Discover Virtual Reality Design Podcast

Aki Järvinen, Dooley Murphy

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Eat Sleep Immerse Repeat

Daniel K Hatton

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Cutty Sark WebXR Virtual Tour for Cultural Heritage 18:05

1
Thermal Haptic Feedback in Virtual Reality 15:08

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Eye-Controlled Web3D Cultural Heritage Viewer 10:15

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Guidelines for Immersive Serious Games Design 19:03

1
VR and Deafness: The Emergence of Virtual Reality Sign Language 17:17

1
How Xander Black Helps Creators Fund Their Work Through Artizen’s XR Film Fund | #34 33:25

1
How Daniel Grozdanov Went from 360° Travel Creator to Launching Imagine360 | #33 30:36

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Creating an AR Vehicle: Design, Tech & Storytelling with Jeff Smith & Steve Petersen | #32 27:53

1
Solo VR Filmmaking: How Tomis Fras Creates Immersive Stories Independently | #31 31:04

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From Mumbai to London with XR Filmmaker, Ajay Singh | #30 30:25

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VR Storytelling & Narrative Design: How Dee Harvey Crafts Award-Winning Immersive Experiences | #29 56:00

1
Designing VR Experiences for the Elderly: Accessibility & Empathy with Mark Kendrick | #28 47:09

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We're back... but not as you know it! | #27 2:09

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Season 03 Episode 04: "AR for Information Visualisation" 29:55

1
Season 3 Episode 3: "XR Prototyping and Diversity" 27:54

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Season 3 Episode 2: "VR and Architecture with Kim Baumann Larsen" 31:14

1
Season 3 Episode 1: "Multisensory experiences with Marianna Obrist" 35:46

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Season 02 Bonus Episode: Hand Tracking with Luca Mefisto 30:09

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Startup Culture & Alex's Affair | #26 1:23:55

1
Tribeca & Art in VR | #25 1:00:47

1
Staying Productive While In Quarantine | #24 44:54

1
Ramblings from Isolation | #23 1:08:44

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Putting On An Extravaganza with Director, Ethan Shaftel | #21 21:08

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Alex & Dan Catch Up! | #22 1:18:21

1
Journey Into Space With 2nd Step Producer, Maria Courtial | #20 36:11

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Raising The Phoenix with Abhi Kumar & Ashima Thomas | #19 36:56

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Making a $1.5m Short with Producer John Hamilton | #18 46:09

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Creating Lightning with Jeremy Casper | #17 42:36

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Getting Downloaded with Ollie Rankin | #16 36:52

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Making Defrost with director Randal Kleiser | #15 34:47

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