Wassup Conversations

<p>Conversations with inspiring icons of pop culture.</p>

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

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

02-27
54:06

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

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/hamidrezanikoofarSupport the show

02-07
40:43

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

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 streaming services. https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupMark Mangaini: https://markmangini.com/https://www.instagram.com/markmanginisoundHamidreza Nikoofar: https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarSupport the show

01-30
01:00:18

Conversation: Alan Wake's Actor on Life, Career, Alan Wake II, Sam Lake, and Horror Stories

A conversation with Ilkka Villi, the actor of Alan Wake games. In this interview, we talk about Alan Wake II and the differences of making it in comparison to the first entry. We also discuss Ilkka's life growing up and falling in love with acting.Wassup Conversations podcast is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services. Learn more about Wassup Conversations:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupSupport the show

11-14
42:28

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

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

11-07
30:07

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

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

10-11
01:02:38

Conversation: Audio Director of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on Game Audio Mixing and New Book

An in-depth conversation with Alex Riviere, audio director of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora about sound design, implementation, mixing audio for games, and his new book "Game Audio Mixing: Insights to Improve Your Mixing Performance"Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupAlex on X: https://twitter.com/AAAlexRiviereHamidreza on X: https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarSupport the show

09-19
50:24

Conversation: Jason Graves on His Techniques for Horror Music, Career and Ghost Stories

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/wassupSupport the show

09-12
44:24

Conversation: Tina Guo on Her Career, Life and Success Story

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/wassupSupport the show

09-05
52:03

Conversation: The Writer of Fable, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on Writing for Games and Her Book

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/wassupSupport the show

08-14
55:32

Conversation: Chloe Van Landschoot on From, Being a Nurse and Her New Film

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:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease subscribe to Wassup Conversations, if you're enjoying the show.Chloe on social media:https://twitter.com/chlovlshttps://www.instagram.com/chlovls/Hamidreza Nikoofar on social media:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofahttps://www.instagram.com/hamidrezanikoofar#FROM #Chloevanlandschoot #InterviewSupport the show

06-26
37:41

Conversation: Cinematographer of John Wick: Chapter 4, The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley

An in-depth conversation with the legendary Dan Lauststen, two times Oscar-nominated cinematographer of The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley, John Wick movies, and many more. Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup#johnwick #Danlaustsen #cinematographySupport the show

05-09
37:41

Conversation: Composer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Immortality, For Sama

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 #SoundtrackSupport the show

05-02
48:19

Conversation: Composers of Star Trek: Picard, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and The Dragon Prince

In this episode of Wassup Conversations, Stephen Barton (Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor) and Frederik Wiedmann (Star Trek: Picard, The Dragon Prince) talk about their lives, career, the way they make music and the future of film music, considering the evolution of AI.Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard is available on Paramount+.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup#startrekpicard #starwarsjedisurvivor #filmmusicSupport the show

04-25
01:02:11

Composer, Paul Leonard-Morgan (Dredd, Cyberpunk 2077) on Life and Music

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 #DreddSupport the show

03-16
46:03

Conversation: Gearbox Creative Director on Designing Loot Systems, Comedy in Games and Boss Fights

In this episode of Wassup Conversations, Matt Cox, Creative Director at Gearbox Software, talks about comedy in video games, Borderlands looting system, designing impactful boss fights, and his recent game, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.Wassup Conversations on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarEmad Ameri's Twitter:https://twitter.com/itsemadameri#gamedevelopment #borderlands #tinytinaswonderlandsSupport the show

08-04
33:20

Sam Slater (BF2042, Joker, Chernobyl) on Music Production, Sound Design, and His Latest Album

A conversation with Sam Slater, Score Producer of Joker, Chernobyl and co-composer of Battlefield 2042.Wassup Conversations on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarEmad Ameri's Twitter:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriSam Slater's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sam.slater.music#SamSlater #MusicProduction #InterviewSupport the show

07-28
50:00

Conversation: Writer and Director of Wolfenstein Games on Writing, Career, and Leaving the Franchise

A conversation with Jens Matthies, the legendary writer, and director of games like Wolfenstein: The New Order, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, The Darkness, and many more...Wassup Conversations on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarEmad Ameri's Twitter:https://twitter.com/itsemadameri#gamedevelopment #writing #wolfensteinSupport the show

06-30
01:27:30

Conversation: Art Director of Halo Infinite on Creating Worlds, Inspirations and his Workflow

A conversation with Nicolas Bouvier, AKA, Sparth, the art director of Halo Infinite. He talks about his life, success story, inspirations, techniques, and worldview. Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarEmad Ameri's Twitter:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriSparth on social media:https://www.instagram.com/sparthhttps://twitter.com/nbsparthhttps://www.artstation.com/sparthHalo Infinite is out on PC, and Xbox.#HaloInfinite #ConceptArt #ArtDirectionSupport the show

05-31
01:13:40

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

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 services: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarRaphael Colantonio on Twitter:https://twitter.com/rafcolantonioWeird West is available on PC and Consoles:https://twitter.com/WolfEyeGames#WeirdWest #Dishonored #RaphaelColantonioSupport the show

05-09
01:07:57

Ali Tabaraie

Could you probably set up a talk with Mr. Shimmerman talking exclusively over the voicing over Andrew Ryan? However short it might be! That'd be dope!

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Ali Tabaraie

Mr. Levine, sir, you MUST change your last name to LEGEND! I enjoyed the talk with the LEGEND! Thank you, Hamidreza.

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Abbas Mousavi

chera man az in adamhaee ke bahashoon interview mikoni khosham miad ?

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Niloo Naderi

👍

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آتشفشان خاموش

One of the Greatest human beings ever lived in the world.

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