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: Josh Sawyer (Director of Fallout: New Vegas, Pentiment) On Creativity, and Writing
Bonfire Conversations
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/wassup
Conversation: Creator of Castlevania: Nocturne on Vampires, Villains and Season 2
Bonfire Conversations
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/wassup
Conversations: Production Designer of Silo and Star Wars on His Legendary Career and Art
Bonfire Conversations
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.com
Conversation: Jason Graves on His Techniques for Horror Music, Career and Ghost Stories
Bonfire Conversations
09/12/23 • 44 min
A conversation with Jason Graves, the legendary composer of Dead Space, Tomb Raider, Moss, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Warzone.
Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.:
https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup
Conversation: Tina Guo on Her Career, Life and Success Story
Bonfire Conversations
09/05/23 • 52 min
A conversation with Tina Guo, Grammy-nominated musician, composer, and cellist on her life, career, and success story.
Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:
https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup
Conversation: The Writer of Fable, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on Writing for Games and Her Book
Bonfire Conversations
08/14/23 • 55 min
Anna Megill is a veteran writer of great games such as Guild Wars 2, Control, Dishonored, Fable, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. She has published a new book called The Game Writing Guide: Get Your Dream Job and Keep It, which is a great study about writing for games and working in the video game industry.
Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:
https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup
Conversation: Chloe Van Landschoot on From, Being a Nurse and Her New Film
Bonfire Conversations
06/26/23 • 37 min
In this episode of Wassup Conversations podcast, Chloe Van Landschoot who plays Kristi in From, talks about her life, being a nurse while not acting, and her new short film.
From is a horror show from MGM+ and Amazon Prime praised by Stephen King and it's currently running its season 2.
Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:
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#FROM #Chloevanlandschoot #Interview
Conversation: Composer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Immortality, For Sama
Bonfire Conversations
05/02/23 • 48 min
An in-depth conversation with Nainita Desai, composer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (Season 3) about her techniques, composing for games and documentaries.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is available on PC and Consoles.
Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:
https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup
#NainitaDesai #CallofDuty #Soundtrack
Composer, Paul Leonard-Morgan (Dredd, Cyberpunk 2077) on Life and Music
Bonfire Conversations
03/16/23 • 46 min
An in-depth conversation with Paul Leonard-Morgan, composer of many great projects such as Dredd, Cyberpunk 21077, Tales from the Loop, and the new Hulu movie, Boston Strangler.
We talk about Paul's success story, life, iconic projects, and his new movie.
Boston Strangler is available right now on Hulu.
Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.
https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup
#PaulLeonardMorgan #BostonStrangler #Dredd
Conversation: Aza Hand on Mixing Kneecap – The Sound Behind the Rebellion
Bonfire Conversations
10/16/24 • 30 min
In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Aza Hand, the re-recording mixer behind the explosive Irish film Kneecap, Ireland’s official submission for the 2025 Oscars. Aza takes us behind the scenes of this powerful, music-driven movie, sharing insights on the technical and creative challenges he faced while crafting the film’s dynamic sound. From high-energy concert scenes to balancing music, dialogue, and sound effects, Aza's work brings Kneecap's rebellious spirit to life.
Listen as we discuss his process, collaboration with the sound team, and his favorite tools for mixing. If you’re into sound design, filmmaking, or just love great cinema, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Bonfire Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:
https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ec
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#Kneecap #AzaHand #ReRecordingMixer #SoundDesign #IrishFilm #Oscars2025 #BonfireConversations
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FAQ
How many episodes does Bonfire Conversations have?
Bonfire Conversations currently has 66 episodes available.
What topics does Bonfire Conversations cover?
The podcast is about Soundtrack, Leisure, Videogames, Gamedev, Games, Interview, Gaming, Podcasts, Video Games 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 16 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Bonfire Conversations?
The first episode of Bonfire Conversations was released on Sep 18, 2019.
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