Oct 18, 202615 min
How can virtual reality create space for queer stories, playful encounters, and new perspectives? In this episode of The TIFF Sessions, I’m joined by Iris van der Meule, creator of Lesbian Simulator, which won the...
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Dr. VR
Hosted by Justin Baillargeon, Ph.D · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Dr. VR Podcast is an award-winning bilingual (English and French) podcast produced and hosted by Dr. Justin Baillargeon that explores virtual reality, immersive media, gaming, and emerging technologies through conversations with leading creators, researchers, and industry professionals.
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What is Dr. VR about?
Dr. VR Podcast is an award-winning bilingual (English and French) podcast produced and hosted by Dr. Justin Baillargeon that explores virtual reality, immersive media, gaming, and emerging technologies through conversations with leading creators, researchers, and industry professionals.
Who hosts Dr. VR?
Dr. VR is hosted by Justin Baillargeon, Ph.D. The show has published 89 episodes to date.
What has Dr. VR covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The TIFF Sessions: Inside “Lesbian Simulator” | Iris van der Meule" (18 October 2026, 15 minutes), "The TIFF Sessions - Bringing XR to TIFF | Geoff McNaughton" (18 October 2026, 14 minutes), and "Ep. 57 - "A Vocal Landscape": Human Connection in VR" (23 September 2026, 54 minutes).
How often does Dr. VR publish?
Dr. VR publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 89 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Dr. VR?
Booking probability for Dr. VR is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dr. VR requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dr. VR's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Dr. VR?
The strongest fits for Dr. VR are IT Services & Software Development and Scientific Research & Development. Dr. VR has a technology audience.
About the host
Justin Baillargeon, Ph.D hosts Dr. VR, a technology podcast with 89 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 18, 202614 min
What happens when a major film festival opens its doors to immersive storytelling? In this first episode of The TIFF Sessions, I’m joined by Geoff McNaughton, Vice President, Market Programming & Theatrical, to discuss...
Sep 23, 202654 minS1In this episode of Dr. VR, I’m joined by filmmaker and immersive creator Omid Zarei to explore how virtual reality gives ordinary encounters an unexpected depth. Through his work on A Vocal Landscape and Reality Looks...
Aug 26, 202658 minS1For the 10th anniversary of Venice Immersive, I’m joined by curators Liz Rosenthal and Michel Reilhac to reflect on how immersive storytelling has evolved—and where it may be heading next. What began as a field largely...
Aug 20, 20261h 2mS1In this episode of Dr. VR , I sit down with Ferryman Collective co-founders Stephen Butchko and Deirdre Lyons to discuss the journey that led to their Emmy-nominated production, Uncanny Alley: A New Day , a live...
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Aug 6, 202657 minS1Dans cet épisode, je reçois l’auteur et réalisateur Ugo Arsac, lauréat du Prix de la meilleure œuvre immersive au 79e Festival de Cannes pour son œuvre Katabasis . À travers les souterrains de New York, Katabasis nous...
- Jul 17, 202641 minS1
<p>Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Antoine Cayrol, cofondateur et producteur chez Atlas V, l’un des studios les plus importants de la création immersive narrative.</p><p>Avec lui, on revient sur l’évolution du...
- Jul 17, 202641 minS1
Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Antoine Cayrol, cofondateur et producteur chez Atlas V, l’un des studios les plus importants de la création immersive narrative. Avec lui, on revient sur l’évolution du métier de...
Jul 2, 202653 minS1Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Myriam Achard, cheffe des partenariats nouveaux médias et relations publiques chez PHI, une institution incontournable dans le développement, la diffusion et la reconnaissance des...
- Jul 2, 202653 minS1
<p>Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Myriam Achard, cheffe des partenariats nouveaux médias et relations publiques chez PHI, une institution incontournable dans le développement, la diffusion et la reconnaissance...
May 13, 20261 hourS1<p>I’m joined by Carl-Edwin Michel, founder and executive producer of the Canadian Game Awards, for a timely conversation about the evolution of the CGA and the importance of celebrating Canadian talent in the video...
May 6, 202657 minS1<p>À l’approche de la troisième édition de la Compétition Immersive du Festival de Cannes, je retrouve Elie Levasseur, responsable de cette initiative ambitieuse, pour une conversation approfondie sur l’évolution rapide...
Apr 8, 202651 minS1<p>In this episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Geoff Eisfeld, founder of XR FIT in Whitby, Ontario, to explore his journey from immersive space design and gaming into the world of location-based VR. We talk about the...
Mar 13, 202610 minS1<p>Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je m’entretiens avec Éric Brouillet, président de Vibrant Studios, une division de l’entreprise montréalaise Vibrant Marketing spécialisée dans la création d’expériences immersives grand...
Mar 10, 202626 minS1<p>Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je m’entretiens avec Félix Lajeunesse, cofondateur du studio montréalais Félix & Paul, l’un des pionniers mondiaux du cinéma en réalité virtuelle immersive. Depuis plus d’une décennie...
Feb 12, 202647 minS1<p>In this episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Dr. Oliver Schreer, who is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Berlin and Head of the Immersive Media & Communication Group at the Fraunhofer Heinrich...
Jan 20, 20261h 2mS1<p>In this episode of Dr. VR, I take a deliberate turn toward a topic that has surfaced repeatedly on the show but has never been fully unpacked: artificial intelligence.</p><p>My guest, Claudette Hutchinson, is a...
Dec 11, 202552 minS1<p>"The Thrill of the Fight" is unquestionably one of the most iconic and authentic VR experiences ever created. Now, with "The Thrill of the Fight 2," the franchise is entering a bold new chapter.</p><p>In this...
Episode #43
Ep. 43 - Shaping the METAVRSE: XR technology & the evolving place of women in immersive futures
Nov 27, 20251h 7mS1<p>I sit down with someone whose influence can be felt across technology, education, entrepreneurship, and global community building. Julie Smithson is the CEO and co-founder of METAVRSE, XR Women and Unlimited Awesome...
Nov 4, 202512 minS0<p>In this Stereopsia Session, I spoke with Prof. Raigmor Barras and Prof. Rosemary Bernabe, coordinators of the EU project XR4Human, about creating a Code of Conduct for ethical and human-centred immersive...
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Michel Reilhac
Programmer Consultant to the Artistic Director of the 82 Venice International Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival
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Julie Smithson
CEO and co-founder, MetaVRse
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Stephen Butchko
Ferryman Collective
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Antoine Cayrol
Atlas V
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