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.
The TIFF Sessions: Inside “Lesbian Simulator” | Iris van der Meule
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 Audience Award at TIFF: The Market. After experiencing the work at the Innovation Hub, I sat down with Iris to explore its creative intentions and how VR invites audiences into its world.
We discuss the experience’s fun and lighthearted approach alongside the distinction between a virtual encounter and the realities of queer life. A conversation about identity, representation, and the possibilities of immersive storytelling, recorded as part of Dr. VR’s coverage of TIFF: The Market.
18 Oct 2026
The TIFF Sessions - Bringing XR to TIFF | Geoff McNaughton
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 the Innovation Hub at TIFF: The Market and the place of XR within a festival rooted in cinema. Having experienced all eight immersive works showcased at the Hub, I was eager to explore what this initiative means for creators and audiences alike.
Our conversation introduces this special Dr. VR series, which takes you closer to the people and ideas behind TIFF’s immersive programming, and the possibilities that emerge when stories extend beyond the screen.
23 Sept 2026
Ep. 56 - "A Vocal Landscape": Human Connection in VR
In 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 Back, we discuss how immersive storytelling invites us into the spaces between what people say, what they mean, and what we understand. Omid shares his approach to making technology feel invisible, embracing imperfection, and creating experiences where listening and being present become meaningful forms of participation.
A conversation about human connection, the uncertainty of perception, and the creative possibilities of VR.
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Elie Levasseur
Tosca Terán
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1,867
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5.0 / 5
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68
Engagement
60
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