Best New Paradigm Storyteller Podcasts (2024)

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EPISODE 9: DR. EDMUND W GORDON legendary educator and mentor, 103 years old and still publishing! 28:32

1M ago28:32

28:32

Ed Gordon, as his friends call him, has more accolades in the academic world than can be listed here. Commissioned in 1956 by president Lyndon B. Johnson to lead the development of Head Start, this renowned psychology professor and researcher went on to earn a whopping NINE honorary degrees from prestigious establishments such as Brown University, …

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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

2M ago47:07

47:07

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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Stuff and Things + Our Favorite Games of 2023 59:08

5M ago59:08

59:08

BlueNile101 and Derptaku are BACK with a new episode of The Paradigm Society Cogcast! We talk about stuff and things while also bringing the feels. Oh, and we also talk about our favorite games of 2023. Better late than never, right? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paradigmsociety/support…

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

5M ago11:18

11:18

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

5M ago43:12

43:12

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

6M ago24:14

24:14

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

6M ago39:11

39:11

"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

7M ago51:34

51:34

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

7M ago34:35

34:35

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

8M ago43:41

43:41

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

8M ago30:00

30:00

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

8M ago42:36

42:36

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

9M ago37:27

37:27

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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The Fall of AAA Games and The Rise of Indie Games 1:41:59

9M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

AAA games these days are expensive to make, expensive to buy, and sometimes, well...they turn out to be a complete let down. Indie games from small companies, that also tend to cost less to make and develop, are on the rise. What is happening in the community? What is happening in the gaming industry? Right when you thought there was no more shenan…

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

9M ago24:00

24:00

"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

9M ago21:34

21:34

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…

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Calder Archinuk, Developer Evangelist at Cognitive3D on building better experiences with spatial analytics 21:30

9M ago21:30

21:30

Discover how Cognitive3D’s SDK for Unreal and Unity empowers immersive creators to unlock player behavior and build better 3D experiences with Calder Archinuk, Developer Evangelist at Cognitive3D. Designing for Player agency in virtual environments is one of many challenges in VR development, yet player agency is also what makes VR an essential med…

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EPISODE 8: KODAH PIPITONE the man who became a woman who became a man again 1:18:56

10M ago1:18:56

1:18:56

I met Kodah at an interactive social event in LA and instantly found him to be interesting, charismatic and eloquent. I had no idea about his transgender backstory and experience, but when I was told about it, I knew he would make for a compelling interview subject. Trigger warning: the subject of transgender is controversial and polarized to begin…

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EPISODE 7: JOHN FUGELSANG renowned political commentator, comedian, TV host, writer, actor and cultural critic 48:10

1y ago48:10

48:10

John Fugelsang is a cultural maverick whose glib humor and razor sharp wit provide a reliably entertaining delivery mechanism for his gently challenging views and observations. Imagine an east coast intellectual with a decidedly liberal/progressive disposition who happens to also be a faithful Christian. I call John the "gentleman iconoclast" in th…

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Amir Bozorgzadeh Cofounder and CEO of Virtuleap on improving brain health with Enhance VR 33:24

1y ago33:24

33:24

Dive into the power of Neuroscience and VR to improve brain health with Amir Bozorgzadeh, the cofounder and CEO of Virtuleap. Brain health as you age affects each and every one of us. Caring for your cognitive well-being is essential for living an independent and fulfilling life. Virtuleap combines neuroscience and virtual reality to help increase …

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SPOTLIGHT: Sadah Espii Proctor, XR & Experiential Designer on narrative VR for theater music and art 42:45

1+ y ago42:45

42:45

Stepping into the Spotlight is Sadah Espii Proctor, XR & Experiential Designer Composer & Spatial Sound Designer On our 8th and final spotlight episode, recorded on January 2021, Espii shares her philosophy on creating narrative VR experiences for theater, music and art - and how the pandemic is ushering in new ways to experience live performance. …

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EPISODE 6: TYSON ADAMS - trauma-informed personal coach who helps men outgrow pornography, objectification and infidelity 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

48:17

Not all men's coaches are created equal, and Tyson Adams truly stands out from the burgeoning crowd with his unique approach to men's inner health. San Diego resident Tyson identifies himself as a trauma-informed men’s coach who utilizes Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) to help men outgrow unwanted sexual behavior such as habitual pornography …

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2022 - Top Favorite Games & A Look Into The Future 1:08:59

1+ y ago1:08:59

1:08:59

2022 is in the books! Derptaku & BlueNile101 talk about all the games they have enjoyed throughout the year along with favorites found in The Paradigm community. But strap yourselves in because Paradigm Gaming has a big announcement to make and the landscape we all know and love is about to change in the near future! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast…

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EPISODE 5: LISA ROMERO - personal development author, public speaker and Anthroposophical meditation teacher on masculine and feminine forces 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

Spoiler alert - this episode gets deeply esoteric! Lisa brings a uniquely spiritual perspective to our topic, leading into new territory for the podcast. Speaking from a point of view that incorporates considerations of karmic purpose and mission, she discusses the connection between violence and subverted sexual energy and how the capacities inher…

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Stories, Surprises, and Difficult Games! 58:24

2y ago58:24

58:24

We're back with a new episode! Join Derp & Blue as we catch up on what they've been doing for the past few months! We've got stories, we've got surprises, and we talk about difficult games with the community! What kind of games have you played that was difficult? And did you beat them? Or did you leave them in the dust because they were too darn ha…

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Fo-Raging a Whole New World! 55:58

2+ y ago55:58

55:58

The Nintendo Switch turns five! Paradigm Gaming and the community talk about some of their favorite games on the system. We also discuss gaming worlds we would LOVE to live in...and gaming worlds we would NOT want to live in. Enjoy the banter between Blue & Derp and the Paradigm community! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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EPISODE 4: STEPHEN JENKINSON ~ elder, author, storyteller, sage, death witness and teacher of ”orphan wisdom” 52:15

2+ y ago52:15

52:15

Teaching through story, song, metaphor and poetry can be so much more powerful than the mere intellectual transference of ideas. Stephen Jenkinson employs his extraordinary mastery of language in loyal service of that more creative, illustrative sharing of wisdom in ways only a true elder is equipped to do. In so doing, he is an inspiration and a p…

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EPISODE 3: JOHN HAMBURG ~ the blockbuster comedy filmmaker who makes us laugh while helping us evolve 36:53

2+ y ago36:53

36:53

John Hamburg writes - and sometimes directs - Hollywood blockbuster comedy films. His "best known for" list is nearly identical to his entire filmography: the "Meet The Parents" trilogy, the "Zoolander" films, "I Love You, Man", "Along Came Polly" and "Why Him?". Whether he is exploring more mundane scenarios with everyday characters or the outland…

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Quantum Acquisitions: Leaping over Moo-Cows and Games 1:12:07

2+ y ago1:12:07

1:12:07

The boys at Paradigm Gaming discuss Microsoft buying the world as well as the state of Playstation and Nintendo in the midst of all the acquisitions. Things get a little spicy between the two as their passions fly across their microphones so, you'll want to grab that popcorn! Also, what kind of games would you like to replay, as if it were the firs…

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Games of 2021 - Paradigm + Community Favorites! 1:15:48

2+ y ago1:15:48

1:15:48

2021 is in the books! Derptaku and BlueNile101 give us a glimpse about the future of The Paradigm while also discussing their top three favorite games they've enjoyed this past year! We are also joined by the Paradigm Gaming community in this epic, year ending episode that you will not want to miss! Enjoy! And thank you all for making 2021 a great …

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Video Game Voice Acting + Storytelling - Best to Worst 1:01:43

2+ y ago1:01:43

1:01:43

When it comes to storytelling in video games, there are times where it can be more powerful than movies. What drives that are its voice actors. Sometimes the two create an amazing experience. Sometimes they do not. In this episode, we talk about video games with great voice acting and great storytelling - terrible voice acting and great story telli…

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Vacations, Video Games, and Internet Adventures 59:14

2+ y ago59:14

59:14

BlueNile101 just came back from a week long trip to New York City and Derptaku has had quite an interesting adventure regarding his internet. Find out about all the juicy details here PLUS an in-depth topic about video game genres! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paradigmsociety/support…

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Back in the Saddle 1:02:24

3y ago1:02:24

1:02:24

The Paradigm Gaming Cogcast is BACK! What have Derp & Blue been up to? What kinds of things has life thrown at them? What kinds of games have they been playing? Find out all this and more in this awesome, brand new episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paradigmsociety/support…

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EPISODE 2: SANDRA DEWEY - entertainment business power player discusses gender dynamics in Hollywood 1:05:35

3y ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Sandra Dewey was until recently president of business operations and production at Warner Media's HBO MAX, TBS, TNT and TruTV. In this interview host Dan Mackenzie encourages Sandra to explore the sociological culture and power structures in the entertainment business as she has observed and experienced them. From the expansive vantage point of of …

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EPISODE 1: STEVE CONNELL - spoken word master, hip-hop artsist, public speaker and cultural influencer 1:02:02

3y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Daniel Mackenzie interviews multi-media creator Steve Connell about his personal background, experience in various performative art mediums, the often radically outspoken creative advocacy for women in his work and his evolving understanding about the changing role of men in contemporary society.By danmackenzy

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SPOTLIGHT: Kai Frazier, CEO, KaiXR on creating the most accessible and inclusive VR platform for kids on the web 43:23

3+ y ago43:23

43:23

Stepping into the Spotlight is Kai Frazier, Founder and CEO of KaiXR, the most inclusive and accessible VR platform for kids where they can explore, dream and create! On our 7th spotlight episode Kai shares how she radically changed her life as an educator to a solo nontechnical founder in the highly volatile world of VR entrepreneurship. Find out …

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SPOTLIGHT: Lauren Frazier, CTO, Ramen VR on becoming a game developer and building Zenith, a VR MMO 30:00

3+ y ago30:00

30:00

Stepping into the spotlight is Lauren Frazier, Cofounder and CTO at Ramen VR, a Y Combinator VR game studio and makers of the award-winning Conjure Strike. On our 6th podcast episode Lauren fills us in on Ramen VR’s upcoming game, Zenith, a cross-platform massive multiplayer for VR funded in part by Oculus. She shares how Y Combinator prepared Rame…

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Bees at the Ancestral Table 36:43

3+ y ago36:43

36:43

Finally!! South Africa’s dropped to its lowest lockdown level during the global Covid pandemic. Everything and everyone’s in bloom… Amazing to consider what we’ve weathered during the Winter months while in hibernation. What’s been taken away from us, has sprouted again, like the trees, flowers, seeds and bees, we’re baaaaack! That’s one perspectiv…

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SPOTLIGHT: Jasmine Roberts, AR/ VR Software Engineer on developing for AR and how beginners can succeed in immersive tech 25:35

3+ y ago25:35

25:35

Stepping into the spotlight is Jasmine Roberts, an accomplished software engineer who has worked at pioneering companies including Unity, Sony Playstation and Google Creative Lab in New York City where she developed and launched, Lines of Play, a Google experiment AR app highlighting the features of Google’s new AR Core Depth API. Jasmine was a 201…

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SPOTLIGHT: Richard Duck, Store Operations Manager at Oculus on preparing your VR title for submission to the Oculus Store 36:55

3+ y ago36:55

36:55

Stepping into the spotlight is Richard Duck, Store Operations Manager at Oculus. On this episode of Zero to Start Richard talks about how his team helps guide developers as they prepare for publishing their titles on the Oculus Store. Richard highlights the importance of testing all aspects of your VR title and how testing helps create community ar…

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SPOTLIGHT: Kathryn Hicks AR/VR Designer on new work and inspiration, open source creation tools 27:00

4y ago27:00

27:00

Stepping into the spotlight Kathryn Hicks, AR/VR Designer at the Danse shares how the Savannah College of Art and Design led her to virtual reality, igniting the creation of her first animated 360 film, Tall Tales of the Aerona Temple. Kathryn fills us in on her latest project working alongside Memphis developer Justin Palmer on Mend, a cross-platf…

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SPOTLIGHT: Clorama Dorvilias, Product Manager at Oculus on new product releases and achieving success in VR 40:13

4y ago40:13

40:13

Stepping into the spotlight Clorama Dorvilias, Product Manager at Oculus shares her first ah-ha moment in VR, her previous experience building VR training solutions to reduce bias in education, new Oculus product releases, tips for aspiring VR product managers and her quarantine playlist. Happy installing! Follow Clorama on Twitter @CreativeClo Sub…

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Creating Better Futures. Made in Zimbabwe with love; Mawuyu, Ice Cream & Wine. 47:20

4y ago47:20

47:20

Leaving home always feels good, when you know you’re going to return. But what about those of us, who don’t? In this episode, I chat with three Zimbabweans who’ve left home, returning with ancestral lineage gifts of cradle to gravel worldwide favourites; Ice Cream, Wine, good Health and Wellness. Come. Catch a buzz with me chatting with @TapiTapi G…

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SPOTLIGHT: Allison Lee, Developer Program Manager at Oculus on Launch Pad 2020 40:43

4y ago40:43

40:43

Siciliana Trevino is excited to bring you her new Zero to Start Spotlight series featuring insightful conversations with VR creators and industry leaders about how you can break into VR, brought to you by Oculus from Facebook. Now in its fifth year Oculus Launch Pad is an essential VR developer program designed for promising content creators from d…

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White is Right, when it comes to Kenyan Coffee & Barista Pros 30:55

4y ago30:55

30:55

Like you, I’ve grown tired and out of patience while waiting for this Covid 19 drama to die down. And yet here on the Continent, we’re told, most countries haven’t even yet seen the peak rise in cases. Well I don’t know about you, but I’m tired! In need of coffee to make the most basic of decisions on a daily basis. Yeah, usually only one.Continent…

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Build Succeeded: Display.land assets in Unity, the end of Bose AR + War of the Worlds, the start of High Fidelity 3D audio, Black Lives Matter 23:47

4y ago23:47

23:47

Our 7th episode finds us in another Mercury retrograde, over 100 days since Berkeley announced its shelter in place and reminiscing about Berkeley's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast last January. Melanie takes a 3D scan of her garden using the Display.land mobile app by Ubiquity6 (which is now discontinued), succeeds in building her first Un…

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Hiatus, Hilarity, and Chaos 1:13:56

4y ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Blue and Derp are BACK! In this episode we discuss summer plans for Paradigm Gaming! Blue's Summer of Sequels has begun as well as Derp's Monster of the Week! We also discuss with the Paradigm Gaming community all the games we used to play in our youth that we don't have anymore that we miss playing. We also discuss the variety of games we like to …

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The Moasis: Melanie's first Unity project, Unreal 5 announced, exploring Engage VR 20:00

4y ago20:00

20:00

Ten weeks ago the Bay Area began sheltering in place. Learning how to build an oasis in VR has never been more profound or essential, if not disorienting as we face a staggering loss of life from Covid-19 and outrage over the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. As we learn how to turn on the lights in the virtual world we’re building with Unity,…

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The Apex of Discussions 1:37:11

4y ago1:37:11

1:37:11

We're mixing it up in this episode! Joining Derp and Blue is a very special guest, Omega_Apex128! In this episode, there's no script, no structure, no rules! It's just three Twitch streamers/game enthusiasts hanging out, having fun, and laughing way too hard. We discuss a wide variety of random topics ranging from horror games, voice acting, E3 exp…

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The Blacker the Banana. The Sweeter the Mash!, with Chef Coco, Cherae Robinson and Portia Mbau 38:36

4y ago38:36

38:36

Still locked-down here on the Continent (and recording from my home office, not usual recording studio), due to Covid-19; Banana bread baking has truly gone viral!!! From Tiktok challenges, thanks to original sound from @Makayladid, to gymnast-nurses strutting and kicking and getting our "attention", everybody needs a sweet snack! Banana bread! But…

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