
Welcome to the Metaverse
The Welcome to the Metaverse podcast is the no.1 place to learn about the metaverse and AI quickly and to stay ahead, with interviews from top industry leaders and the brightest minds in the space.
This podcast breaks it down simply so you can understand web3, crypto, NFTs, blockchain, ai, the metaverse and everything in-between. Come and join the community and learn how to position yourself for the future.
Latest episodes

May 24, 2023 • 9min
Meet the World's Most Terrifying Robots! (Boston Dynamics, Tesla bot, humanoids that make art and one that escaped on its own)
Introducing the world's most terrifying robots that exist on planet earth today. Scientists warned us but we mostly ignored them and made them anyway, good work humans! I for one welcome our new robot overlords and am looking forward to their reign.
We dive into the amazing but disturbing progress of Boston Dynamics, Optimus aka the Tesla bot, Sophia, Ameca, one that escaped from the laboratory and a creepy artist humanoid robot called Ai-Da. Oh and self driving cars and an AI baby stroller. Enjoy!
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May 23, 2023 • 32min
AI Can Read Our Minds Now!? Intelligent NPC's in Games and Chat GPT as Your Wingman?
There's no need for us to tell you what the show is about today because AI CAN LITERALLY READ YOUR MIND NOW. We chat through what is happening and how it has already been tested in games. We also cover intelligent NPCs and using ChatGPT as your wingman/person/droid, as well as how the metaverse might be used to go back and relive your favourite moments in life. Miss this episode at your peril.
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AI mind reading article : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/01/ai-makes-non-invasive-mind-reading-possible-by-turning-thoughts-into-text
Metaphysic episode : https://plnk.to/welcome-to-the-metaverse/e/1000554421540

May 17, 2023 • 12min
The Virtual Humans Have Arrived! Is This the Future You Imagined!?
The virtual humans are here but what does this mean for us regular physical humans!? In this episode we cover the vtuber origins through to the latest and most hyper real virtual human Ana, who interestingly is made by Krafton, the game studio responsible for PUBG.
On this week's episode of the Welcome to the Metaverse Podcast, dive into why this trend continues to explode and the opportunities that it's bringing, everything from virtual gigs, to vtuber empires, CarynAI and even helping solve future human diseases? Strap yourself in
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Holo-deck video! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvVcOb5GT0E
Previous interview with Teflon Sega : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMagsswb9DA
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3D Kalidoface : https://3d.kalidoface.com/
VROID Studio : https://vroid.com/en/studio
Metahuman Creator : https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/metahuman

May 15, 2023 • 45min
The AI Girlfriend (Caryn Marjorie) Who Charges $1 per Minute! Memecoin Mania and Google Is An AI Company!?
Just another quiet week in the land of AI and the metaverse as we see influencer Caryn Majorie with 1.8 million followers on snapchat release an AI version of herself. She charged $1 per minute to use it and made $72,000 in just 1 week, it hasn't even properly launched yet.
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We also saw the crazy hype of memecoin season, including Pepe going wild and an AI created coin; Turbo (by artist Rhett Mankind) make one of Luke's friends an absurd amount of money (Luke forgot to buy it, classic).
Google announce a whole host of AI products and are we seeing the beginning of the end of Hollywood with incredible AI text to video results? Supermassive and Luke discuss all so sit back, grab yourself a cool, refreshing can of Fraz and enjoy!
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May 10, 2023 • 9min
The Next Chapter of Fortnite - What is The Unreal Editor (UEFN) & Why is it Such a Big Deal?
Since Fortnite's first release in 2017, it is garnered 500 million player accounts and 70 million monthly active users. We've seen Battle Royale Mode, Creative Mode and now the next chapter - the Fortnite Unreal Engine Editor (UEFN).
In this episode we bring you up to date on the Fortnite story so far, explain what the latest release - UEFN is. We also talk about why it's such a BIG deal and why it's definitely not too late to get involved.
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May 5, 2023 • 16min
FORTNITE Joins the ESPORTS OLYMPICS! Everything You Need to Know
The IOC have just announced that Sport Shooting has joined the Olympic Esports Series, with the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)’s challenge featuring Fortnite.
The Olympic Esports series is taking place from the 22nd to the 25th June 2023 and sport shooting has now joined the ranks! It will take place on a specially designed Fortnite Creative Island and will see twelve players from the 2023 Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) invited to compete on the global stage. There are also lots of events that are open to amateurs, so if you fancy your chances, maybe you'll end up in Singapore!
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Olympics Esports Series Information : https://olympics.com/en/esports/olympic-esports-series/
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HADO : https://hado-official.com/en/
Virtual Athletics League : https://www.valvr.com/

Apr 26, 2023 • 34min
Now Is The Time to Pay Attention to the Digital Sneaker Movement (with Sekure D) - Nike have arrived
The digital sneaker revolution is coming, along with the opportunity to be early to this next frontier. Nike, RTFKT, Adidas, Puma and Lacoste are all on board but what happens next?
Legendary sneaker artist Sekure D, who is famed for being one of the pioneers of customisation takes on a journey through sneaker history and puts the puzzle pieces together of where this all goes.
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Apr 20, 2023 • 14min
This Is Why AR is About to Have Its Mainstream Moment (Apple Are Coming)
With the heavily rumoured Apple RealityPro mixed reality headset on the way in June, the pieces are falling into place for augmented reality to have a major mainstream moment.In this episode of the Welcome to the Metaverse Podcast, we look at all of the coolest examples of AR today and why it is likely about to explode into mainstream consciousness.
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Links : Apple Reality Pro Article : https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/apple-reality-pro-demoed-to-company-executives/

Apr 13, 2023 • 14min
Digital Soulmates: The Unstoppable AI Romance Revolution - with CEO of Replika - Eugenia Kuyda
Replika is an AI companion app that has been downloaded 10s of millions of times and provides you with an AI friend, coach or romantic partner. It recently made headlines after users began using it for explicit conversations and falling in love with their AI counterparts.
In this episode we dive into the future of AI dating, relationships and love in the metaverse. We talk to the founder and CEO of Replika - Eugenia Kuyda to get her thoughts on the future and what they are working on at Replika and beyond.
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Apr 6, 2023 • 41min
Beyond the Fear: Will AI Make Us Immortal!? + Big Show News!
It’s been a WILD month in the world of AI; with AI Jay-Z, new human-like robots and our digital selves becoming immortal! This is the Welcome to the Metaverse podcast where we explore the future of humans and technology.
In this episode we discuss just what the hell is going on with the exponential pace of AI and all that it means for you, as we approach episode 100!
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