Bonfire Conversations

Hamidreza Nikoofar

Welcome to Bonfire Conversations, a podcast where we gather around the metaphorical bonfire to share inspiring stories, explore creative journeys, and ignite deep, meaningful dialogues. Hosted by Hamidreza Nikoofar, each episode delves into the minds of remarkable individuals across various fields, including music, film, art, and beyond.
Join us as we chat with influential guests, uncovering the passions, challenges, and triumphs that shape their unique paths. Whether you’re a creator seeking inspiration or simply a curious mind eager to learn from the best, Bonfire Conversations is your invitation to sit back, relax, and enjoy the warmth of genuine human connection.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Bonfire Conversations episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Bonfire Conversations for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Bonfire Conversations episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Conversation: Director of Weird West, Dishonored on Immersive Sim, Game Design and the Game Industry

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05/09/22 • 67 min

A conversation with Raphael Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios, and WolfEye Studios. He is the director of some of the most important immersive sim games, such as Dishonored, Prey, and Arx Fatalis.His new game, Weird West is another ground-breaking title in his career, and in this episode, Raf and I talk about Immersive Sim philosophy, subscription services, the game industry, cutscenes, and storytelling in video games.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming ...

Interview: Brandon Campbell on Composing for Amazon's New World, Ramin Djawadi and His Career

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10/20/21 • 39 min

In this episode of Wassup Conversations, I had a chat with the amazing Brandon Campbell, , the co-composer of Amazon’s New World. A fantastic MMO with great music from Ramin Djawadi and Brandon. He started his career at Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Productions and has been the co-composer of Ramin Djawadi on many great projects such as Westword, Person of Interest, Game of Thrones and Gears of War franchise.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https:...

Mark Petty (Borderlands 3's Audio Director): Sound of Mayhem

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11/15/19 • 30 min

A chat with the audio director of Gearbox Software about sound and creating the audio experience of Borderlands 3.Support the show

Patrice Desilets (Creator of Assassin's Creed): Playing with History

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09/23/19 • 37 min

In this episode, I talk to Patrice Desilets about growing up loving video games and history, Assassin's Creed creation, leaving Ubisoft and starting his own studio.Support the show

Josef Fares (Founder of Hazelight, It Takes Two, A Way Out)

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07/18/20 • 59 min

A chat with Josef Fares, Founder of Hazelight Studios, director of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, A Way Out and It Takes Two. In this episode, we talk about Josef's background, his techniques, and his life as a game director.Support the show

Conversation: Josh Sawyer (Director of Fallout: New Vegas, Pentiment) On Creativity, and Writing

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02/27/24 • 54 min

Josh Sawyer is the legendary writer and director of games such as Fallout: New Vegas, Pentiment, and Pillars of Eternity at Obsidian Entertainment.In this episode, we talk about creativity, writing, inspirations, Josh's workflow, and favorite films.Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupSupport the show

Conversation: Cinematographer of "Society of the Snow" on His Life, Career and Shooting in Mountains

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02/07/24 • 40 min

A conversation with the legendary Pedro Luque, the cinematographer of Don't Breath and Society of the Snow. We talk about scenes and shots of Society of the Snow and Pedro's success story.Wassup Conversations podcast is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPedro's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pedroluqueHamidreza's X and Instagram:https://twitter.com/hrnikoofarhttps://www.instagram.com/hamidrezanikoofarSuppo...

Conversation: Oscar Winner Sound Editor of Mad Max: Fury Road and Dune on Success and Failure

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01/30/24 • 60 min

Mark Mangini is the legendary two-time Oscar winner and six-time Oscar-nominated sound editor and designer of some of the best-sounding movies in history, such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Dune, Blade Runner 2049, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. In this episode, we talk about his success story, life, career, failure, and winning two Oscars. We also talk about many of his great films and his favorites.Wassup Conversations podcast is available on YouTube and all the major podcast str...

Conversation: Creator of Castlevania: Nocturne on Vampires, Villains and Season 2

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11/07/23 • 30 min

A conversation with Clive Bradley, creator and writer of Castlevania: Nocturne from Netflix. Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupSupport the show

Conversations: Production Designer of Silo and Star Wars on His Legendary Career and Art

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10/11/23 • 62 min

A conversation with Gavin Bocquet, production designer of great movies such as Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Warcraft, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and Silo. Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.www.nikoofarmusic.comSupport the show

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How many episodes does Bonfire Conversations have?

Bonfire Conversations currently has 72 episodes available.

What topics does Bonfire Conversations cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Bonfire Conversations?

The episode title 'Conversation: Cinematographer of "Society of the Snow" on His Life, Career and Shooting in Mountains' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bonfire Conversations?

The average episode length on Bonfire Conversations is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bonfire Conversations released?

Episodes of Bonfire Conversations are typically released every 15 days.

When was the first episode of Bonfire Conversations?

The first episode of Bonfire Conversations was released on Sep 18, 2019.

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