Impactful Realities with Jason Jerald

In this episode, Sharif Razzaque traces the full arc of XR—from early research at UNC to real-world medical systems that are now used on patients every day. This is not theory. It’s the transition from lab innovation to life-changing outcomes.  What starts with redirected walking and shared research labs evolves into something much harder: building systems that actually work in hospitals, sca...

In this episode, Jeremy Kenisky shares a grounded, operator-level view of XR—far beyond demos and hype. From shipping millions of AR devices to building VR training systems for oil & gas, defense, and education, this conversation traces what actually works when immersive tech meets real-world constraints. This is not a surface-level discussion. It’s a breakdown of how XR moves from novelty to...

Step onto the floor of the world’s largest simulation and training conference — I/ITSEC 2025 — through the eyes of Dr. Jason Jerald, a pioneer in virtual and mixed reality. In this exclusive on-the-ground walkthrough, Jason guides us through cutting-edge defense and public safety simulations, immersive training platforms, and mixed-reality breakthroughs that redefine how humans learn, respond, and...

In this high-impact episode of Impactful Realities , XR pioneer Jeremy Dalton (author of Reality Check , former PwC XR lead, and founder of the upcoming XRHQ platform) joins Jason to reveal how immersive technologies are driving real-world results —not just buzzwords. 🔍 From training flight crews at American Airlines to remote firefighting in Germany, and even surprising daily VR use among senior...

In this powerful episode of Impactful Realities, host Jason Jerald sits down with Dr. Phillip Mangos, CEO of Adaptive Immersion, to explore how immersive training in high-risk environments can literally save lives—and how to prove it with hard numbers. Phillip breaks down how Adaptive Immersion helps organizations—from military to manufacturing—build XR training that prepares employees for the rar...

In this immersive episode of  Impactful Realities Podcast , host Jason Jerald engages in a dynamic and unfiltered conversation with Annie Eaton — the CEO of Futurus — about the state of immersive technology, the real challenges of scaling, and what it takes to lead in an industry that constantly shifts beneath your feet. 🎧 This is not a surface-level talk. It’s an in-depth look into the mind...

In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of AI, storytelling, and neuroscience with Joseph Van Harken, an expert in media, AI-driven education, and EEG based learning optimization. 🎙 What You’ll Discover in This Episode: ✅ How AI-generated avatars are reshaping education and knowledge transfer ✅ The real impact of AI in storytelling—beyond just content generation ✅ How EEG brainwave...

In this episode of the Impactful Realities Podcast, we sit down with Ben Lok, co-founder of Shadow Health and a pioneer in VR-driven communication and empathy training. 🎙 What You’ll Discover in This Episode: ✅ How VR is transforming human interaction and training ✅ The secret behind creating deep emotional engagement through AI ✅ How Shadow Health is revolutionizing medical education ✅ The mi...

Ori Inbar is one of the most connected minds in XR — founder of AWE, SuperVentures, and advisor to numerous XR startups. In this episode, he explains why: – XR is the interface AI needs – Real-world data will define future intelligence – Enterprise is already leading in ROI – The best-performing use cases and startup strategies today – And what it means to be a “master builder” in this era 🎧 Host...

Before Google ATAP and UNC Chapel Hill, Richard Marks led the development of PlayStation EyeToy, Move, and PSVR — redefining how millions experienced presence. In this episode, he and Jason go deep into the real future of AI + XR. 🧠 Topics explored: – What “spatial context” means — and why it changes everything – Why real presence is the next frontier for AI – What Sony, Google, and academia taug...

This episode brings you face-to-face with Tom Furness, one of the original architects of immersive tech. This is a call to a higher vision. From classified military labs to building labs that fostered 27 startups, Tom’s story is one of intentional transformation. He didn’t just pioneer the tech — he is now defining how it will be used to lift humanity. 🎙 In this episode, you’ll hear: ✅ The origin...

Some say the future is unpredictable. We say that’s an excuse. Hosted by Jason Jerald — a leader in immersive tech for over 25 years — this podcast gets straight to what matters. No fluff. No trends. No theory without test. We speak with the builders of reality’s next chapter: those creating meaningful outcomes in XR, AI, and impact tech — under real pressure, for real impact. This is about what h...