Episode 24: DJ Good

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites DJ Good to talk about his history in Telecommunications technology and how it’s impacted our everyday lives over time including in times of crisis, research, and communication. Maxwell and DJ also discuss the impact of the internet on Virtual Reality, and how underserved communities are deserving of telecommunications technology as it is a necessity.

Episode 23: Dr. Louise Edwards

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Dr. Louise Edwards to talk about her experiences a scientist bringing her passions into the world of VR. Maxwell and Dr. Edwards AKA Dredwards also discuss a fascination with volcanoes, how VR fits into the modern world of education and the type of immersive experiences that keep students engaged and wanting more.

Episode 22: Sana Shah

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Sana Shah to talk about her experiences as a young professional in the world of advanced technologies. Maxwell and Sana also discuss her work that caught NASA’s attention, what it’s like to work in Robotics, the importance of programming, and how XR technology can change the world of medicine.

Episode 21: Robin White and Michael Owen

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Robin White and Michael Owen to talk about how they founded MediaCombo and got involved in Education. Maxwell, Robin White and Michael also discuss Virtual Reality lessons, how it impacts students and museum tours empowered by XR. 

Episode 19: Lance Powell JR

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Lance Powell JR to talk about his career Virtual Reality, Technology, VR and Mental Health, and interaction through VR Technology.. Maxwell and Lance also discuss how companies can do better to create an effective social environment and product, how harassment and bullying in the metaverse can be prevented, and the good that VR Technology can do for humanity.

Episode 18: Noah Robinson

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Noah Robinson to talk about his career in Clinical Psychology, VR for mental health, how Runescape helped start the Metaverse and the inspiration behind Innerworld. Maxwell and Noah also discuss what age is appropriate to engage with VR, how VR can be used to help communities come together, and what the tech industry needs to thrive.

Check out Innerworld events: https://app.inner.world

Innerworld manifesto: https://youtu.be/NvSBJWu-EHE

Episode 17: Doug Hohulin

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Doug Hohulin to talk about his career working for cell phone companies and now as an Immersive Tech Advisor in the medical and education fields. Maxwell and Doug also discuss the prospects of sustainability, how VR can help humanity understand more about pollution and the future of VR technology.

Episode 16: Craig Frehlich

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Craig Frehlich to talk about his history in education, and how subjects such as Math, Science, Technology, and Design can show how amazing VR technology can be. Maxwell and Angelina also discuss how schools can better implement VR tech into their programs, and the many benefits of adding VR labs into educational institutions.

Episode 15: Dr. Angelina Dayton

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Dr. Angelina Dayton to how she got the nickname “the VR Lady” and what Educational organizations can do to implement more VR into their programs. Maxwell and Angelina also discuss how powerful experience is in the learning process, the Skill Spark project, and what the youth of today can do to make an impact in the future using technology and education.

Episode 14: Mark Billinghurst

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Mark Billinghurst to discuss his past in Mathematics and how visualizing data inspired him to join the VR revolution. Maxwell and Mark also discuss the power that VR brings its users, how we can create and share empathy through immersive experiences, and how others can follow the same path that Mark took.

Episode 13: Chris Madsen

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Chris Madsen to discuss his remarkable career transition from behavioral science to virtual reality. Maxwell and Chris also discuss what it’s like to give people their first ever VR experience, how to define the Metaverse for corporations, and the new technologies that will define the future of VR.

Episode 12: Keram Malicki-Sanchez

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Keram Malicki-Sanchez to discuss his incredible career as an Actor, Producer, Musician and Philosopher on Spatial Media. Maxwell and Keram also discuss the history behind FIVARS and VRTO, and how Keram started a festival that would connect some of the best and brightest in the XR community.

Episode 11: Ori Inbar

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Ori Inbar, CEO and Co Founder of AWE and Super Ventures to discuss some of the most exciting new tech that was on display this year at AWE. Maxwell and Ori also discuss the major changes to Augmented Reality that have taken hold in the past 10 years, how Super Ventures is funding some of the latest and greatest innovations, and what Virtual Reality will look like in the future for consumers and professionals.

Episode 10: James Orrigo

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites James Orrigo, Social Entrepreneur, Motivational Entertainer and Founder of Big Dreams Virtual Tour to discuss his charitable work bringing digital multimedia worlds to life for children in hospitals across the country. Maxwell and James also discuss the impact that technologies like VR and AR have on the youth, how it’s being used to create engaging experiences today and what types of XR experiences can change the world for the better. Check out some of James work below!
Overview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_70FgsMlqU&list=PL4IwAU8Mp5GEx1Lbgh0eFCDBvbEa1zH2W&index=7
Virtual Camp Norden:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO5lZoRNuao&list=PL4IwAU8Mp5GEx1Lbgh0eFCDBvbEa1zH2W&index=40
Virtual sneaker lab:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aao7fMezTRw&list=PL4IwAU8Mp5GEx1Lbgh0eFCDBvbEa1zH2W&index=12
Kaden hulk game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elG0AvS7AoA&list=PL4IwAU8Mp5GEx1Lbgh0eFCDBvbEa1zH2W&index=14
Colby:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY3XbIfH3A4&list=PL4IwAU8Mp5GEx1Lbgh0eFCDBvbEa1zH2W&index=2

Episode 9: Alvin Wang Graylin

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Alvin Wang Graylin, Virtual World Society board member and China President of HTC China to discuss his responsibilities as a leader, the most excited new technology coming from HTC and Virtual Realities impact on industries like medical and education. Maxwell and Alvin also discuss the future of Virtual Reality and how it will change to be more comfortable for everyday users, Alvin’s history as an entrepreneur as well as his perspective on the humanitarian side of VR.

Episode 8: Marcus Shingles

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Marcus Shingles, Virtual World Society board member and CEO/Co Founder of Exponential Destiny to discuss his role as a mentor, leader, and specialist in the VR industry. Maxwell and Marcus also discuss how Marcus was able to train the youth from underserved communities to take on the tech challenges of the future, including the Metaverse for SDG’s global competition that gives young and eager professionals the opportunity of a lifetime to form a team and solve some of the worlds biggest problems with the power of technology. Maxwell and Marcus are also joined by Sam, Chief Design Officer of Exponential Destiny to discuss her role in the companies vision.
To learn more about the Metaverse for SDG’s Global Competition and Exponential Destiny, follow the links below!
https://exponentialdestiny.com/
https://www.sdgmetaverseprize.org/

Episode 7: Jeremy Nickel

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites VP of Community and Live Events at TRIPP and founder of EvolveVR Jeremy Nickel to discuss his role as a leader in VR meditation and mindfulness communities. Maxwell and Jeremy also discuss the need to add more security to all social VR apps, creating positive change by telling stories with VR, and how VR meditation is taking mindfulness to the next level with technology.

Episode 6: Steve Bambury

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Independent Tech Consultant and Award-Winning Educator Steve Bambury to discuss his role as a tech consultant aiding different schools in the advancement of their own technology and immersive gear. Maxwell and Steve also discuss the theory behind what makes a “Metaverse”, the difference between AR and VR technology, and how the worldwide adoption of cutting-edge tech will work in the future.

Episode 5: Rob Theriault

Join host Maxwell McGee as he invites Immersive Tech Manager of Georgian College and Paramedic Professor, Rob Theriault to discuss his role as a VR specialist who integrated the technology into Georgian Colleges infrastructure. Maxwell and Rob also discuss the advantages of VR in medicine, how institutions and universities can be more forward thinking about the metaverse and VR by integrating immersive pedagogy into programs, and Rob’s incredible career as a Paramedic and Professor.