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Bonfire Conversations

Author: Hamidreza Nikoofar

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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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Step into the dark and twisted world of Charles Manson like never before. In this exclusive episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Billie Mintz, the director of the groundbreaking documentary Making Manson, now streaming on Peacock. Built around 20 years of never-before-heard taped conversations between Manson and journalist John Michael Jones, Making Manson uncovers shocking revelations and offers a fresh perspective on one of the most infamous figures in history. In this conversation, Billie shares even more exclusive insights, taking us behind the scenes of the documentary’s creation. We discuss the chilling reenactments, Tex Watson’s parole battles, Manson’s manipulative relationships, and the haunting truths hidden in the tapes. 💡 Highlights: New revelations from Manson’s tapes The process of creating Making Manson Tex Watson and the battle for truth Behind-the-scenes secrets and untold stories If you're fascinated by true crime, documentary filmmaking, or the psychology of manipulation, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews and deep dives into stories that captivate and inspire. Bonfire Conversation on YouTube and Podcast Apps: https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ec Billie Mintz Website: https://www.billiemintz.com/ Hamidreza Nikoofar on X: https://x.com/HRNikoofar #CharlesManson #MakingManson #TrueCrime #Documentary #BonfireConversations
🎙️ In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with the legendary Harvey Smith! 🚀✨ From shaping iconic immersive sims like Deus Ex and Dishonored to sharing his incredible life experiences, Harvey opens up in a heartfelt and insightful conversation that you won’t want to miss. We dive into: 🕹️ The creative origins behind his groundbreaking game design 🤝 The story of meeting Raphael Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios 🧠 Deep reflections on aging, generational changes, and creative inspiration 💭 His thoughts on the future of gaming and what’s next for him Whether you’re a game developer, a fan of immersive sims, or just love a good story, this episode has something special for everyone. It was an emotional and inspiring chat, and I’m thrilled to share it with you all! 🙌❤️ 🔔 Make sure to subscribe to Bonfire Conversations for more insightful interviews! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. Link: https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ec 📢 Let’s dive into my conversation with the one and only Harvey Smith! 👇🔥 #HarveySmith #BonfireConversations #GameDesign #DeusEx #Dishonored #Podcast
In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Ulas Karademir, a key figure in the technical evolution of IO Interactive. Ulas has played an integral role in shaping the studio’s flagship Glacier Engine and has extensive experience with a variety of game engines, including Unity and TMRW. We explore IO Interactive’s incredible 25-year journey, their ambitious Future Devs Program, and the strategic expansion to new locations like Istanbul. Join us as we discuss the unique culture at IO, the company’s growth and evolution, and Ulas’s expertise in engine and technical development. We also dive into the fascinating impact of diverse international influences on their projects and why the Glacier Engine stands out in a world where many companies are migrating to Unreal Engine. Whether you’re a fan of IO Interactive’s iconic games or simply curious about the inner workings of game development, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 🔊 Bonfire Conversation is available on YouTube and Podcast Apps: https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ec 🎙️ About Bonfire Conversations: Bonfire Conversations is a podcast where we dive deep into the creative minds shaping the world of entertainment, from filmmakers and composers to game developers and storytellers. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! Ulas Karademir on X: https://x.com/ulskrdmr Hamidreza Nikoofar on X: https://x.com/HRNikoofar #IOInteractive #UlasKarademir #GameDevelopment #GlacierEngine #BonfireConversations #FutureDevs #GameIndustry #hitman #007
In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I’m joined by Ashley Poprik 🎮✍️, the talented writer behind some of the most successful video games in recent years, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Modern Warfare 3, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.We dive deep into Ashley's impressive career journey, from her early days in short film 🎥 to crafting narratives for blockbuster games. Ashley shares her insights on the writing process for large-scale video game productions, where multiple writers collabor...
In this mind-blowing episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Marcos Arrut, co-founder of RenovaCode Therapeutics, to explore the future of human evolution and the science of extending life. From reversing aging to the possibility of achieving immortality, Marcos and his team are pioneering breakthroughs in gene therapy that could change the way we think about health and longevity.We discuss everything from the impact of habits like smoking and stress on our genes to the cutting-edge...
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.Li...
🎙️ In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with two of the most creative minds in film and television music—Oscar-nominated composer Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Trial of the Chicago 7) and James Griffith of Toydrum (Slow Horses, Three Pines). We dive deep into their collaborative work on the hit spy thriller series Slow Horses, exploring their creative process, technical approach to composing, and the distinctive sound that sets the show apart. 🎶🎬 W...
🎙️ In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with the brilliant art director Jacinta Leong, whose incredible work has shaped the look and feel of iconic films like Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Mad Max: Fury Road, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Alien: Covenant, and many more.✨ We dive into her career journey, from her early days in architecture to working with legendary directors like George Miller. Jacinta shares her approach to world-building, the unique challenges of desi...
🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of Bonfire Conversations! In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented composer Wilbert Roget II. Known for his work on iconic video games such as Call of Duty: WWII, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Mortal Kombat 11, Wilbert shares his journey, insights, and experiences in the world of music composition.🔥 Join me as I delve into:Wilbert's early influences and what inspired him to pursue a career in musicThe creative process behind composing ...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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Comments (18)

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!

Oct 24th
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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.

Oct 24th
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Abbas Mousavi

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

Aug 26th
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Niloo Naderi

👍

Aug 2nd
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آتشفشان خاموش

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

Aug 30th
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matin.t

🔥🔥🔥

Aug 6th
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Nell and stories

its interesting to hear about user experience in gaming development , it's always about UX of apps or web app but UX for gamings is fascinating

Aug 31st
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Nell and stories

great podcast

Aug 31st
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Mahdi Bicdily

عالی بود

Aug 12th
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Mahdi Bicdily

best podcast ever❤️

May 15th
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Mars._.citizen

you talk English kinda cool😉😎( I ,m a popcorntalk fan)

Oct 26th
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Aliroham

FINALY IT'S HERE. I've been waiting for this since last week.

Jul 18th
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Hosein Mohamady

Is it the full version?

Apr 6th
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Masoud Rezaei

Great Podcast 😍👍 Good luck in all Time

Oct 11th
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