The Actual VR Podcast
The Actual VR Podcast
Kyle Mann
Virtual Reality & 360 Video Production
Snapchat Lensfest 2: Electric Bugaloo | Phil Walton Returns
Phil Walton, Official Snapchat Lens Creator, Co-Owner of Big Banzai and leader of the ‘Philuminati’. We discuss the latest from Snapchat Lensfest, the future of AR tech and take a look at some of Phil’s latest lens creations.
Jan 6, 2020
38 min
Matt Houser | Leading the Charge with 360 Video Content for Global Brands
Matt Houser, Staff Producer at Taillight TV. We discuss the challenges and victories he has faces as a producer: from his first 360 video, all the way to this year’s Swisher Sweets Artist Project featuring Cardi B, which we created together.
Nov 11, 2019
37 min
Julian Messina & Robert Coomber | New Revelations in Spatial Audio & Sound Design with VR
Today we have Julian Messina and Robert Coomber, two of the finest audio engineers and pioneers of virtual reality sound design and 360 video spatial audio. Join us as we reveal some of the latest developments that are making sound engineering more accurate and easier to produce.
Oct 25, 2019
38 min
Dustin Ballard | Talking Business at the Breakfast Table
On this episode of the Actual VR Podcast we have Dustin Ballard, co-founder of the Nashville, TN based VR/AR agency Big Banzai. We’re touching on the importance of “talking business at the breakfast table”(more on this later), discerning when to delegate and when to double down in your business, and how Big Banzai is using immersive technology to catapult start-ups to success.
Oct 18, 2019
38 min
Jason Bunn | The Future of Virtual Objects & Spaces
From warhammers to spatulas, virtual objects all start with guys like Jason Bunn and today he's bringing some unbelievable facts about VR prototyping, creating virtual spaces, and how he takes a philosophical approach to designing better VR experiences.
Oct 11, 2019
46 min
Amy Wolf | Revolutionizing Vanderbilt University’s International Admissions with VR
Today we're talking to Amy Wolf, Senior Producer for Vanderbilt Communications at Vanderbilt University about the importance of story in VR, practical advice if you're thinking about hiring a VR company, and we share some of the challenges faced on our 360 video shoot. Amy is a passionate creator and producer and we know that you will leave feeling inspired. But first, we are joined by team member and audio engineer Julian Messina for a very special surprise!
Oct 4, 2019
1 hr 4 min
Mitchell & Jennifer Poythress | Leading the VR Revolution Down the Rabbit Hole
Today we're talking to Mitchell & Jennifer Poythress, the brains behind one of the world's first VR Arcades, The Rabbit Hole Virtual Reality - Nashville. They are industry leaders in Virtual Reality consulting and today we discuss how they grew beyond the "arcade" title and their latest plans to open a brand new VR center here in #Franklin. First, we're recapping the latest news in Virtual Reality with our marketing amigo, Nick.
Sep 27, 2019
43 min
Josh Collins | Content Creators Are Gift Givers
On today's episode, we talk to Josh Collins, Director of Destination Activation + Marketing at Street Sense about how to activate your community, the value of strategy when marketing to 'Generation Z', and the discusses the finer points of collaboration. Josh also posits an alternative term for 'Content Creator' — 'Gift Giver'. But first, we recap the week's latest vr tech developments from Monday's The Actual VR Show our producer Casey Chahine.
Sep 20, 2019
51 min
Phil Walton | New Frontiers of Creativity in Augmented Reality
You’ve used Snapchat filters before, but have you ever wondered who designs them? Well, you’re in luck. Because today we're talking to Phil Walton about his co-ownership of Big Banzai, and his role as an Official Lens Creator for Snapchat. Plus - we're re-capping the latest tech developments with team videographer Patrick Robinson. Follow Phillip.Walton on Snapchat to check out his lenses!
Sep 14, 2019
53 min
Julian Messina | When Everything Rides On One Moment
Today we're talking unbelievable situations we've encountered behind the scenes with VR Audio Engineer Julian Messina - Plus we're re-capping the latest tech developments with podcast producer Casey Chahine. Get ready for some real tangible technical advice with a few laughs inbetween.
Sep 6, 2019
45 min