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.Available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ec
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Aug 24, 2021 • 40min
Interview: Jordan Mechner on His New Book, And the Legacy of Prince of Persia
In this episode of Wassup Conversations, I had a chat with Jordan Mechner, the original creator of Prince of Persia about his new book "Samak the Ayyar A Tale of Ancient Persia". The story of the book is a wonderful adventure in ancient Persia.We talked about Jordan's life and career, the past and the legacy of Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed and his love of Persian mythology. You can read more about "Samak the Ayyar" and purchase it from this link:http://cup.columbia.edu/book/samak-t...
Aug 18, 2021 • 55min
Interview: Paweł Błaszczak on Making Music for The Ascent
In this episode of Wassup Conversations, Paweł Błaszczak, the music composer of great games such as The Ascent, Call of Juarez, Dying Light and The Witcher is my guest to talk about his career, his techniques and making a futuristic world in The Ascent.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services. Access via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/suppo...
Jul 19, 2021 • 42min
Interview: Shohreh Aghdashloo (Farsi) | Part 2
گفتگو با شهره آغداشلو، بازیگر افسانه‌ای که نامزد اسکار و برنده تونی شد.در این گفتگو، به زبان فارسی در مورد زندگی، نگرش و هنر شهره صحبت می‌کنیم.پادکست واساپ کانورسیشنز در یوتیوب و برنامه‌های مطرح گوش دادن به پادکست از طریق لینک زیر قابل دسترس است:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupلطفا اگر علاقه دارید، از لینک زیر به ما کمک مالی کنید:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsتویتر حمیدرضا نیکوفر:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarاینستاگرم حمیدرضا نیکوفر:https://www.instagram.com/hamidrez...
Jul 7, 2021 • 37min
Interview: Shohreh Aghdashloo On Life, Acting, Mass Effect and Destiny (Part 1)
In this episode of Wassup Conversations, the legendary Oscar-nominated and Emmy Winner actress, Shohreh Aghdashloo is my guest to talk about her life, acting and video games, such as Mass Effect and Destiny.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services. Access via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support...Hamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/...
Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 41min
Masterclass: Audio Director of "Outriders" on Sound Design and Mixing
Marcin Czartynski is the audio director of Outriders at People Can Fly. His long and rich career has given us games such as Fortnite, Gears of War, Bulletstorm and Painkiller. In this episode, we talk about his background, sound design, mixing games and Marcin's workflow.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and...
May 12, 2021 • 1h 26min
Masterclass: Doug Cockle Talks About Acting and Voicing Geralt for The Witcher
In this episode of Wassup Conversations, Doug Cockle (Voice actor of Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher game series) goes deep about acting, his methods of preparation, advice for newcomers and his journey as an actor from America to England.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitte...
May 5, 2021 • 1h 5min
Interview: Thierry Dansereau Talks about Art Directing Immortals Fenyx Rising and Assassin's Creed
In this episode, Thierry Dansereau, art director of great games such as Immortals Fenyx Rising and Assassin's Creed Odyssey talks about behind the scene of those games and his general approaches toward creating the visual world of massive games.Please consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link"https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsYou can watch or listen to Wassup Conversations on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wass...
Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 4min
Interview: Scott Phillips on Directing Assassin's Creed games and Immortals Fenyx Rising
In this episode, I celebrate the career of a veteran in the video game industry. Scott Phillips is the director of many great games such as Immortals Fenyx Rising, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Saints Row The Third and Saints Row 4.We talk about his background, techniques and behind the scene of many great games.Please consider supporting "Wassup Conversations" to help us continue:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support...Watch or listen to this conversation from this l...
Mar 3, 2021 • 55min
Masterclass: Hitman 3's UI Designer Talks about UI/UX | Joined with Cyberpunk 2077's UI Designer
In this masterclass, we study the art of UI/UX design in video games. Morten Elgaard, UI designer at IO Interactive talks about his experience and Hitman 3. Arash Naderi, UI designer of Cyberpunk 2077 at CD Projekt Red and Emad Ameri, Visual Artist have joined me to have a fun conversation.Watch or Listen to Wassup Conversation on YouTube or any other podcast streaming platform via this link:https://li.sten.to/HYq5GVZYou can get more from Wassup Conversation, and my work from:www.nikoofarmusi...
Feb 24, 2021 • 55min
Masterclass: Helen Hindpere Talks About Writing Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Helen Hindpere is the Award-Winning writer of the genre-defining Disco Elysium. In this episode, she talks about her techniques and the way she and her colleagues wrote Disco Elysium.Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is the definitive edition of the smash-hit RPG. New political vision quests, more characters, and full English voice-acting. Coming to PlayStation and Google Stadia March 2021.The Final Cut will also be available at no extra cost to all current owners of Disco Elysium on PC and Mac. ...
