Best Will Helliwell Podcasts (2025)

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S.2 Ep. 19: Rewriting the Writer's Mind: Rachel Giffin on Confidence, Craft & the Creative Journey 41:45

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast where creativity meets courage, stories are shaped long before they're written, and finishing a book starts with believing. This week, host Sara Santillan sits down with writing coach Rachel Giffin, whose blend of mindset work, emotional intelligence, structure, and tough love has helped countless writers f…

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S.2 Ep.18: Faith, Fury, and the Firebird: Inside Sarah Mughal Rana’s Fantasy Debut, Dawn of the Firebird 47:03

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast — where fantasy blends craft and culture, heroines rise from discipline and conviction, and every story has a fire at its core. In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with debut author Sarah Mughal Rana, whose upcoming fantasy novel Dawn of the Firebird is already one of the most …

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S.2 Ep. 17: Love Across Time: Elise Helliwell on Within the Space of a Second 36:32

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with debut author Elise Helliwell, whose dazzling time-travel romance Within the Space of a Second will leave you questioning fate, time, and t…

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S.2 Ep. 16: Alchemised: A Mythic Mic Deep Dive with Karina Giada (Part 2) 1:14:05

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where worlds are built one choice at a time, magic always has a cost, and we believe side characters deserve just as much obsession as main ones. This week, we’re returning to Alchemised for Part 2 of our deep-dive discussion. If Part 1 was about the plot, main characters, and emotional impact, this episod…

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S.2 Ep. 15: The Love That Defied the Stars: Imani Erriu on Heavenly Bodies and Fallen Stars 46:57

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths take shape, stories become prophecy, and romantasy is a way of life. Today, host Bethany Amanda sits down with bestselling author Imani Erriu, creator of Heavenly Bodies and the highly-anticipated sequel Fallen Stars. From writing her first kiss scene during lockdown to landing a five-book trad…

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S.2 Ep. 14: Editing Without Fear: A Bitch'n Guide for Aspiring Authors with Kate Black 37:38

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with creativity, writing gets real, and the path to publication is anything but ordinary. In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan chat with Kate Black, founder of Bitch'n Books Editorial, about the real side of editing — from finding the right editor for your book to…

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S.2 Ep. 13: Quicksilver Deep Dive: Fae Warriors, Vampire Curses, and the Brimstone Theories Keeping Us Up at Night 1:28:19

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast — where myths meet magic and the world of romantasy comes alive! In this spoiler-filled deep dive, Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with Janett, a devoted Quicksilver reader and influencer who knows this book inside and out, to unravel every breathtaking twist of Callie Hart’s Quicksilver — from d…

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S.2 Ep. 12: Raiders, Laughter, and Fire-Breathing Lizards: Jackson Ford on The Bone Raiders and How to Write Fantasy that F*ing Slaps 46:32

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, co-host Sara Santillan sits down with international guest Jackson Ford, author of The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind and the explosive new fantasy The Bone Raiders — a brutal, hilariou…

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S.2 Ep. 11: Shelf-Made Publishers: How Bindery Books and Tastemakers Are Rewriting the Future of Publishing for Authors 38:21

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Sara Santillan sits down with Matt Kaye, co-founder and CEO of Bindery Books, to explore one of the most innovative and disruptive ideas in modern publishing: a tastemaker-driven publishi…

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S.2 Ep. 10: Mythic Roundup - November Fantasy Reads 1:34:13

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan dive into their November book lineup, which includes a magical mix of mythology, monsters, knights, and heartbreak. From Greek goddesses and Slavic folk…

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S.2 Ep. 9: Fairydale Fever Dream: Inside Veronica Lancet's Gothic Empire 36:46

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with bestselling author Veronica Lancet, the darkly imaginative mind behind the gothic phenomenon Fairydale — a haunting, genre-bending fantasy that has captivate…

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S.2 Ep. 8: Mythic Mic Deep Dive: Empire of the Vampire with Noah's Brisk Reviews 1:07:55

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🎃 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 🎃 🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! For this spooktacular Halloween special, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan are joined by Noah from @NoahsBriskReviews for a chilling, bloody, and thought-provoking deep dive into Ja…

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S.2 Ep. 7: From Idea to Finished Novel One Habit at a Time: How Writing Habit Helps Authors Write and Publish Their Books 41:55

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with Jed and Liz, the brilliant minds behind Writing Habit, a platform built for aspiring authors who want to finally finish their books and turn writing into a c…

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S.2 Ep. 5: Alchemised: A Mythic Mic Deep Dive with Karina Giada (Part 1) 1:21:39

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this special deep dive episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan are joined by artist Karina Giada to unpack the breathtaking fantasy that none of us can stop thinking about: Alchemised. From the hau…

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S.2 Ep. 6: Copyright and Chaos: Inside the Fan Fiction Legal Debate with Attorney Kirk Sigmon 37:55

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this special episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with intellectual property attorney Kirk Sigmon to unpack one of the most heated topics in the book community right now: the legalities of fan fiction and…

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S.2 E.4 Where Darkness Bloomed: Greek Tragedy, Hades & Persephone, and K.D. Stark's Author Journey 36:17

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with debut author K.D. Stark, whose sweeping Greek mythology retelling Where Darkness Bloomed brings the myths of Hades and Persephone, Helen o…

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S.2 E.3: Navigating the Publishing Landscape with Books on the Grange 31:06

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🎙️ Welcome to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths meet modern creativity, stories take flight, and now—authors find their voice. In this special new Aspiring Author Segment launch, co-hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with literary power duo Ben and Lauren Grange, the minds behind Books on the Grange and the creators of the brand-new…

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S.2 Ep. 2: Mythic Roundup - October Fantasy Reads 1:39:55

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this first ever Mythic Roundup episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan share 6 unforgettable reads that defined their October — from gothic romantasy and myth-fueled mystery to twisted fairytales. …

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S.2 Ep. 1: Kill the Beast: Debut Author Serra Swift on Crafting a Gothic Fairytale 30:09

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🎙️ Welcome to Season 2 of The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with debut author Serra Swift, whose gothic fantasy Kill the Beast brings together fairies, found family, and fierce friendships in a lu…

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S.1 Ep. 12: Myths, Moana, and Mermaids: Inside Whit Stanfield's Ocean-Born Romantasy 39:12

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda is joined by co-host Jenn Acidera for a deep-dive conversation with author Whit Stanfield, creator of the sweeping romantasy series A Sea of Song and Sirens. From its tropi…

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S.1 Ep. 13: Unlock the Dark: Magic, Monsters, and Morally Gray Choices with Sasa Hawk 38:22

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with debut author Sasa Hawk, whose YA romantasy Unlock the Dark delivers monsters, morally gray heroines, and magic born from grief and hope alike. Unlock the Dar…

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S.1 Ep. 11: Hooves, Humor & Happily Ever After: Marina Stevenson's Magical Ride Through Behooved 27:29

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with debut author Marina Stevenson, whose cozy, chaotic romantasy Behoved brings magical mishaps, chronic illness representation, and laugh-out-loud royal drama t…

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S.1 Ep. 10: Smoke, Scar, and Subverted Tropes: How Gretchen Powell Fox Breaks Fantasy's Mold 42:58

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with the globetrotting, purple-haired powerhouse behind Smoke and Scar—the first book in the epic, trial-filled, banter-laced Shattered Crown series—Gretchen Powe…

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S.1 Ep. 9: Starborn Secrets & Shadow Games: Morgan Gauthier on Writing Romantasy We Can't Put Down 39:04

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By Bethany Amanda

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S.1 Ep. 8: Weaving the Winds of Fate: Inside Julie Johnson's New Elemental Fantasy Trilogy 38:31

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Julie Johnson to talk about The Wind Weaver — the first book in her sweeping Reign of Remnants trilogy. From bike rides to…

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S.1 Ep. 7: Rockstars, Romance & Reclaimed Dreams: Inside Kate Golden's Mic Drop Love Story 42:48

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with the brilliant, multi-genre storytelling force behind Dawn of Onyx and the newly published If Not For My Baby—the one and only Kate Golden. From fantasy realm…

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S.1 Ep. 6: From Deadly Trials to Deskside Chaos: Inside Nisha Tuli's Fantastical Worlds 37:32

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with the powerhouse behind Trial of the Sun Queen and Not Safe for Work—the one and only Nisha J. Tuli. From deadly trials to rom-coms and polar bears (yes, reall…

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S.1 Ep. 5: Of Ruination, Freedom, and Fated Chaos: Inside The Star Queen Chronicles with Rachel Fallon 35:45

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda is joined by author Rachel Fallon, whose romantasy series The Star Queen Chronicles (which includes Of Darkness and Ruination and its just-released sequel Of Light and Free…

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S.1 Ep. 4: Once Upon a Thorn: Rewriting Beauty and the Beast with Bestselling Author Kate King 27:42

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda is joined by USA Today bestselling author Kate King, whose new romantasy A Thorn in Every Heart is a lush, emotional portal fantasy where Beauty and the Beast collides with…

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S.1 Ep. 3: Lost in a Dreamworld with Rowyn Adelaide 32:31

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Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda takes you beyond the veil of sleep into a realm where reality fractures, magic lingers, and a single dream can change everything. Joining us is Rowyn Adelaide, author of Of Wi…

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S.1 Ep. 2: Deities, Destiny & Divine Chaos: Randi Garner Unleashes the Gods 36:04

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Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda peels back the layers of mythology, magic, and romance with none other than Randi Garner, author of The Goddess Of and the upcoming sequel Even in Death. If you love star-cros…

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S.1 Ep. 1: Shaedes of Power: The Dark Tinkerbell of Fantasy Romance with Jenny Grimes 36:40

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🎙 The Mythic Mic Podcast – Episode 1: Shaedes of Power: The Dark Tinkerbell of Fantasy Romance with Jenny Grimes✨ Welcome to the first episode of The Mythic Mic Podcast, where legends come to life, myths intertwine with reality, and fantasy is more than just a story! Today, we have an absolutely magical episode lined up with debut author Jenny Grim…

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Introduction: Welcome to The Mythic Mic Podcast 5:09

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Welcome to The Mythic Mic Podcast! If you love fantasy, romantasy, epic worlds, and swoon-worthy stories, you’ve just found your new favorite bookish escape! 📖 In this intro episode, host Bethany Amanda—author, book collector, and lover of all things mythical and magical—shares what you can expect from The Mythic Mic: 🔥 Deep dives into the fantasy …

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A Brief Pause 1:39

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Hello everyone. Will from ComposerCast here. Just wanted to give a quick update on the podcast. It’s currently on pause. It’s not stopped or cancelled but I’m just taking a break away from it. I have a baby arriving in January which is part of the reason of pausing the podcast. I also realised I was spreading myself a bit thin with the day job, mus…

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Interview: Elliot Callighan 44:40

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On this episode, we talked to composer and sound designer, Elliot Callighan. He has recently worked on the the music for the new Trackmania game and is also the owner of Unlock Audio, a company who provide full audio support for game developers.By Elliot Callighan, Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Interview: Evan Rogers 34:40

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Our first VR interview episode! We talked to arranger, orchestrator and composer, Evan Rogers.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Celestial 1:06:18

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We're still in lockdown so join us for another lockdown episode of ComposerCast where Lloyd and I chat about virtual reality inside virtual reality.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Inside The Future? 1:19:19

5+ y ago1:19:19

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Join us for a special lockdown episode of ComposerCast where Lloyd and I talk to each other inside virtual reality.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Interview: Chris Jolley 1:34:40

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Episode 35 of ComposerCast. This is an interview episode where I talk to the wonderful composer and sound designer, Chris Jolley, about his audio career in games.By Will Helliwell, Chris Jolley

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Bewitche(r)d 1:06:39

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On this episode we talk about BlazeRush, a naughty goose and a witcher.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Amanita Music Part 2 1:08:07

6y ago1:08:07

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Part 2 of our talk about Amanita Design and the beautiful worlds they create.By Amanita Design, Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell, Floex

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Amanita Music Part 1 48:54

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On this episode we talk about VR racing, the 10 year anniversary of Machinarium and give a shout-out to Music Weeklies. Join us next episode where we'll do a proper analysis of the music by Floex.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Making Music With Code 1:01:37

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On this episode we talk about VR truck driving, goblin fighting, correcting past mistakes and learning to code with music. We end with a constructive deconstruction of a video game track.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Tree Stream 1:16:12

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On this episode we try and make sense of all the game launchers that are out there competing with each other, we talk about the game From Other Suns and we breakdown some Minecraft music.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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E1M1 1:23:33

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On this episode, Lloyd and I discuss photogrammetry, E3 and deconstruct a classic video game track.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Interview: Composer Denovaire 1:48:48

6+ y ago1:48:48

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Our guest on this episode is Deno; a classical composer, producer and artist.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Interview: Game Music Designer Matthew Walker 1:35:46

6+ y ago1:35:46

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On this episode of the podcast, we talk to the wonderful video game music designer Matthew Walker.By Will Helliwell

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Constructive Deconstruction 1:21:23

6+ y ago1:21:23

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We delve into the future of gaming with Apple Arcade and Google Stadia before deconstructing a classic Zelda tune.By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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A Rift Between Us and Oculus 1:16:43

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What is the Rift S? And why does it sound just so awful? What are those start up sounds? And why do they sound just so lovely? Memes?By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell

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Remakes and Remasters 1:23:14

7y ago1:23:14

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Remasters, remakes, reboots and "remaster plusses"By Lloyd Tranter, Will Helliwell