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The AI XR Podcast

Charlie Fink Productions
Virtual Reality
Artificial Intelligence
Meta
Metaverse
Augmented Reality
Zappar
Generative AI
Openai
XR Technology
Apple
Roblox
AWE
Nvidia
Creator Economy
Extended Reality
Filmmaking
Tiktok
Blockchain
AI Filmmaking
Game Engines

Get the inside story on the biggest tech developments from founders, former executives, and industry veterans who built companies like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Meta Reality Labs, Apple Vision Pro, Microsoft HoloLens, and Unity.

Join Charlie Fink (Forbes), Ted Schilowitz, (Red Camera, Fox, Paramount Futurist) & Rony Abovitz, (founder Magic Leap).as they interview startup CEOs, ex-Google/Meta/Apple... more

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Latest Episodes

Alan Lasky arrived at the AI XR Podcast straight from Las Vegas ahead of NAB. An MIT Media Lab graduate under Nicholas Negroponte, a veteran of Silicon Graphics and Amazon Web Services, and an advisor to investment banks on AI and media, he brings te... more

Ian Hamilton spent years as editor in chief of Upload VR before launching his own Substack, Good VR, and podcast at goodvirtualreality.com. He is one of the few people covering XR longer and more deeply than Charlie Fink, and his perspective spans pl... more

Lucas Rizzotto is one of the most distinctive artists working at the intersection of technology and human experience. He built Where Thoughts Go, a VR piece that proved genuine connection was possible inside a headset when everyone said it wasn't. He... more

Shelley Palmer,media technologist, advisor, and author with over 700,000 daily newsletter subscribers, returns to the show. He's one of the sharpest thinkers writing about AI today, and this conversation covers the full arc: from social media liabili... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Hamilton
Former Editor-in-Chief of Upload VR, now runs goodvirtualreality.com and a Substack
Upload VR / goodvirtuality
Episode: Tech Giants Have Spent $120 Billion To Own The Future Of Virtual Reality & XR – Ian Hamilton
Lucas Rizzotto
XR artist and technologist featured for his wearable AI experiments and VR art pieces
Independent artist/creator
Episode: The Mad-Scientist of AI Smartglasses On Wearable AI, VR & Escaping the Internet - Lucas Rizzotto
Shelley Palmer
Consultant and AI/tech commentator
Palmer Group
Episode: Why Social Media Lost in Court and AI Agents Demand Total Surveillance – Shelley Palmer's 5th Visit
Cathy Hackl
Futurist for Nokia; advisor to Boston Consulting Group
Nokia; Boston Consulting Group
Episode: What Spatial AI, World Models & Quantum Computing Mean For The Global Economy - Cathy Hackl
Salman Avestimehr
Co-founder and chairman of Teamily AI, USC professor
Teamily AI / USC Amazon Center on Trustworthy AI
Episode: The Future of Agentic Social Networks & Why AI Will Replace White-Collar Work - Teamily AI Founders
Aiden He
Co-founder and CEO at Teamily AI
Teamily AI
Episode: The Future of Agentic Social Networks & Why AI Will Replace White-Collar Work - Teamily AI Founders
Rob Minkoff
Director of The Lion King, Stuart Little, and other features; guest on the episode
Director/Producer (Netflix projects, Lion King lineage)
Episode: What This Lion King Director Thinks About AI Storytelling & How Hollywood Can Adapt - Rob Minkoff
Vicki Dobbs Beck
Former head of ILMxLab; interim head at Lucas Learning
ILMxLab / Lucas Educational Foundation
Episode: Using A “Rebel Alliance” Strategy To Elevate AI & VR Learning - ILMxLab’s Vicki Dobbs Beck
Kristi Woolsey
Runs the immersive practice at Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: AI Smart Glasses, Digital Twins & Holodecks Are Changing Work In The Enterprise – Kristi Woolsey

Hosts

Charlie Fink
Host of The AI XR Podcast; Industry insider with experience in tech and media.
Ted Schilowitz
Co-host; Futurist with deep ties to film and media tech.
Rony Abovitz
Co-host; Founder of Magic Leap with extensive XR experience.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • Hollywood has to change

    I like how they talked about Hollywood Studios needing to change their thought process on producing only big budget films.

    The Game Industry went through the same thing in the mid-2000 with AAA or nothing. Then Steam and Indie Studios changed all that (even though Studios like EA and Sony still stick to the same old formula of milking their franchises).

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BBellot57
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    The best tech podcast around! Definitely give it a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agentbrando
    United States6 months ago
  • Definitely one of the best

    I resort to this for all the industry updates and cool insights. Worth listening to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rayrayray925
    United States6 months ago
  • Best podcast in the industry, period!

    Simply, hands down, the best podcast in the industry. If you’re busy and want (or need) to keep up with what’s going on in the XR & AI industries, THIS is your source! REAL industry news and insights (not the slanted hype and “if it bleeds it leads” nonsense you get in mainstream media) from 3 of the most brilliant and experienced minds in these industries! If you don’t watch/listen to this podcast, you’re fumbling around in the dark. The best hour you’ll spend every week to stay informed about ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jongressvfx
    United States6 months ago
  • Legends of XR

    These guys have forgotten more than most will ever know about the XR industry. These podcasts are interesting, engaging and entertaining. If you’re in tech, it’s a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scdude
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the guest variety and practical takeaways, though some note audio quality could vary between speakers.
Consistent high-quality analysis on XR, AI, and media tech with strong technical depth.
Long-form conversations with high-signal guests and real-world industry insights.

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#107
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The Mad-Scientist of AI Smartglasses On Wearable AI, VR & Escaping the Internet - Lucas Rizzotto
Q: Are you talking to any commercial theater chains about Escape the Internet, and what does the business model look like for immersive theater at scale?
There's ongoing conversation with major theater operators (e.g., Alamo, AMC) to explore rev-share and alternative models, recognizing the high equipment costs and margins; the plan includes lightweight, large projection setups and potential daytime or late-night screenings to fit economic realities.
The Mad-Scientist of AI Smartglasses On Wearable AI, VR & Escaping the Internet - Lucas Rizzotto
Q: Lucas, you have been experimenting with wearable AI and documenting it on YouTube—tell us about your wearable AI glasses experiment and what you learned.
Lucas describes building a series around AI-guided personal memory and behavior using Metra's monocular lens, focusing on personal surveillance, humanity, and the social implications of AI involvement in daily life; the exploration is as much about storytelling and ethics as it is about technology, with a cautious, human-centered outlook.
Building Community, Creator IP & Viral Content with AI. Tricia Biggio, Invisible Universe
Q: Where are you calling in from? Where are you in the world?
Tricia responds that she is in Los Angeles, Los Angeles area; the hosts acknowledge her location and transition to her background and work.
What Spatial AI, World Models & Quantum Computing Mean For The Global Economy - Cathy Hackl
Q: Can you define quantum a little bit better for us, Cathy?
Cathy admits she is not a quantum expert and would connect us with a quantum expert; she emphasizes the difference between computing, sensing, and communications in quantum, including practical applications like sensing fiber disturbances and space communications.
The Future of Agentic Social Networks & Why AI Will Replace White-Collar Work - Teamily AI Founders
Q: What is the main go-to-market strategy for Teamily in the short term?
The founders describe a dual approach: penetrating existing ecosystems by binding Teamily agents to popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, while also evaluating long-term strategy around broader social or enterprise deployment.

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A tech-forward discussion show focused on AI, XR, and the future of computation, with weekly conversations featuring founders, former insiders from major tech and Hollywood, and industry veterans. Topics span AI storytelling, immersive experiences, enterprise applications, and the evolving business models around AI-driven content, XR hardware, and media production. Guests often bring practical case studies from animation, gaming, robotics, and consumer electronics, while the hosts offer sharp market analysis and industry-wide context. The format typically blends macro industry trends with hands-on insights from leaders shaping where AI and spatial computing converge, making it valuable for listeners seeking strategic angles for partnerships... more

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2. Lucas Rizzotto
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