Best Ascendant Studios Podcasts (2024)

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SERIES 12: Episode 12 - The Victim, Ryan Holiday, Munk Debates, This Girl Can, Ram Dass 52:47

15d ago52:47

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Michael has been unwell this week, which has given us time to catch up on a highly-recommended television programme. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Victim - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8178650/ Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/ Munk Debates - https://munkdebates.com/ This Girl Can - https://www.thisgirlcan.co.u…

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SERIES 12: Episode 11 - Coconote, No More Cocaine Shane, Paul Weller, My Life in a Book, Sand Job 54:27

22d ago54:27

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Revealed in this episode, Michael has a big announcement about a shocking life change. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Coconote - https://coconote.app/ No More Cocaine Shane - https://www.instagram.com/no_more_cocaine_shane/?locale=es Sofa Session: Paul Weller! - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001zwgt My Lif…

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SERIES 12: Episode 10 - A View from the Bridge, Barry Manilow, Percy Pigs, Jade Colucci, You Made it Weird 49:03

29d ago49:03

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In this episode, we head to the West End with a bag of treats. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. A View from the Bridge - https://trh.co.uk/whatson/a-view-from-the-bridge/ Sister Act - https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/london/ Barry Manilow - https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/barry-manilow/ https://open.spotif…

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SERIES 12: Episode 9 - Breathwork, Friday Night Lights, Clarkson's Farm, RevivR 52:33

2M ago52:33

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Not only do we recommend ideas for exercise and entertainment, we suggest something that could help you saves lives. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Blisspoint - https://www.instagram.com/blisspoint.co/ Friday Night Lights - https://www.fridaynightlights.run/ Dom Whiting - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqP8au…

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SERIES 12: Episode 8 - Amnesia, Pikes, Clean Co, Calligraphy Health, The Water Shed, The Fall Guy 48:21

2M ago48:21

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If our gravely voices aren’t a dead giveaway, we’re just back from Ibiza. We’ve returned with hoarse vocal cords and recommendations! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Amnesia - https://www.amnesia.es/ Pikes - https://www.pikesibiza.com/ Crazy P - Heartbreaker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU4Cv8E_yxE&ab_chann…

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SERIES 12: Episode 7 - Joodaboo, People Places and Things, Genius of Coldplay, Tim Minchin, Johann Hari 40:04

2M ago40:04

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Get out your crystals, because we are going spiritual in this episode through philosophical music, meaningful movies and thought-provoking books. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Joodaboo - https://joodaboo.com/ People Places And Things - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/people-places-and-things/ Tim Minchin -…

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SERIES 12: Episode 6 - Mo Gawdat, Babbel, Frameless, Paul Weller, Laura Moso, Jimmy Carr 56:05

2M ago56:05

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People with misophonia beware! We’re eating at the start of the episode. But don’t worry, we quickly move on to delight you with recommendations for music, instagram pages, an art installation and a language app. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Mo Gawdat - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en Babbel - http…

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SERIES 12: Episode 5 - Halstead Baker, Forrest Gump, Ascending Bear, Stuber, Myoovi 47:10

2M ago47:10

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This week we talk bread, books, hotels and health devices. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Park House Hotel - https://parkhousehotel.com/ The Psychology of Secrets - https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/andrew-gold/the-psychology-of-secrets/9781035002597 Melanie Cantor - https://www.instagram.com/melanie.cantor/…

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SERIES 12: Episode 4 - Duke of Cumberland, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Pull Up Bar, Riyets, Forest Feast, Baby Reindeer 50:30

2M ago50:30

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Did you know you can make money listening to this podcast? Kind of. Listen to the end to find out how. Send us voice notes of your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Haslemere Hospital - https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/haslemere-hospital/ The Duke of Cumberland Arms - https://dukeofcumberland.com/ Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - https://ww…

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SERIES 12: Episode 3 - Jimmy on Relationships, Simon Squibb, Love From, Fallout, Space X, Billy Joel 52:26

3M ago52:26

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Movies to watch, relationship advice to ponder, music to make you cry: another cracking week of recommendations. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Jimmy on Relationships - https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_on_relationships/?hl=en Simon Squibb - https://www.instagram.com/simonsquibb/?hl=en Love From - https://love-fr…

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SERIES 12: Episode 2 - Bute, Robert W B Love, Tony's Chocolonely, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Eddie Abbew 41:51

3M ago41:51

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This week we recommend everything from chocolate to a classic television programme to a Scottish island. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Bute - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Bute Dr Lisa Mosconi - https://www.lisamosconi.com/ Robert W. B. Love - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/?hl=en Ton…

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SERIES 12: Episode 1 - Monkey Man, The Dropout, The Gentlemen, Super Sparrow, Paul Weller, Nudi Spray 43:20

3M ago43:20

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We are back, baby! We’ve missed you all and can’t wait to inundate you with the recommendations that we’ve discovered over the past few months. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Monkey Man - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9214772/ The Dropout - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10166622/ The Gentlemen - https:/…

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Incentivizing User-Generated Content in Web3 ft. Tony Valcarel (Shrapnel) 1:10:24

4M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Originally recorded in 2023 but now removed from paywall, Tony Valcarel from Shrapnel shares his insights into how the team plan to incentivize their users to generate content built on top of their game to enhance the player experience.By Milo BC

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SERIES 11: Episode 6 - Holly & Co, James O'Brien, Sophie Webster, Thomas Bird, Organically Epic, Dave 56:05

9M ago56:05

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We’ve got some news: this is our last episode for a while. We will miss you so much! In the meantime, be sure to send us your tips to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast where we’ll also keep posting our recommendations. Not On the High Street - https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/ Holly Tucker Books - https://www.waterstones.com/author/holly-tucker/…

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LIVE from Aspen: Meeting Student Parents Where They Dream 38:04

9M ago38:04

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An episode of firsts! Our first live episode recorded at the inaugural Ascend Parent Advisor Convening in Aspen, CO in front of an audience of student parents. Co-hosts David Croom and Dr. Daria Willis (President, Howard Community College) are joined by former guests Michaela Martin, Yolanda Johnson-Peterkin, and Ariel Ventura-Lazo to reflect on th…

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SERIES 11: Episode 5 - Dawn French, Mob, Jimmy Doherty, Maggie's, Beckham, Life Changing 54:36

9M ago54:36

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This episode is in honour of Davina’s upcoming birthday. And there are plenty of things to celebrate this edition. Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Dawn French The Twat Files - https://www.waterstones.com/author/dawn-french/50524 Titting About - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/French-Saunders-Titting-About-Podcast/B08JHC…

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SERIES 11: Episode 4 - Sole Bliss, Mod Shoes, Desert Island Discs, Donna Ashworth, Dr Mighat Arif, Lyma Laser 51:06

10M ago51:06

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A new week and new recommendations. As always, please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Md London - https://mdlondon.co.uk/ Sole Bliss - https://solebliss.com/ Mod Shoes - https://www.modshoes.co.uk/ Honest by Milly Evans - https://www.millyevans.com/honestbook Adrian Edmondson - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001qlz2 Simo…

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SERIES 11: Episode 3 - Fearless, Arbour, Jacob Collier, Tortoise, Herboo 54:55

10M ago54:55

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Get ready for an x-ellent podcast… Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Fearless - https://www.waterstones.com/book/fearless/trinny-woodall/9780008605438 Arbour - https://arborgardensolutions.co.uk/ Jo Whiley - https://twitter.com/jowhiley Jacob Collier - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QWrMNukfcVOmgEU0FEDyD?autoplay=tru…

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SERIES 11: Episode 2 - Next Door Records, Shake Shack, Gabor Mate, Poetry of Reality, Playdate 54:10

10M ago54:10

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In this episode, we laugh, we cry and, of course, we recommend. Like always, please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Emma Guns Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-emma-guns-show/id1102982843 Next Door Records - https://www.nextdoorrecords.co.uk/ Vinyl Pimp - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpimp/?hl=en Even Flow …

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SERIES 11: Episode 1 - Frank's Red Hot, Revvies, The Bear, My Mum Your Dad, Eccleston Yards, Talolo 51:23

10M ago51:23

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We’re baaaack! We’ve missed you. Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Reminders - https://www.icloud.com/reminders Scribbler - https://www.scribbler.com/ Frank’s Red Hot - https://www.franksredhot.com/ Revvies - https://revviesenergy.co.uk/ The Bear - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/ My Mum Your Dad - https://www.it…

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unh 1:32:10

10M ago1:32:10

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unh by Colin CraftBy Colin Craft

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Building Intergenerational Prosperity at HBCUs and TCUs 36:56

11M ago36:56

36:56

What does college success look like for Black and Native student parents? Dr. Deana Around Him and Julian Thompson shed light on student parents’ and administrators’ experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, and Tribal Colleges and Universities, or TCUs. In conversation with David Croom, Associate Director for the Posts…

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Design from the Heart ft. Scott Kester 1:02:45

11M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Join Art Director and Co-Founder of Ruckus Games, Scott Kester, as he shares how his love for comic books and video games took him on an unconventional path into the games industry, and the many lessons he learned along the way. Scott Kester fell in love with video games as a kid, but didn’t head directly into the industry as an adult. He worked in…

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Designing a Brand New Fantasy World in Immortals of Aveum ft. Dave Bogan and Julia Lichtblau 37:55

12M ago37:55

37:55

Join us for a special behind-the-scenes look into the inspiration and design of the brand new magical world in Immortals of Aveum. Associate Art Director, Julia Lichblau and Senior Art Director, Dave Bogan discuss what it took to craft kingdoms, costumes, gear, and characters from scratch, and how new tools in Unreal Engine 5.1 helped them bring th…

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SERIES 10: Episode 13 - Hijack, The Sixth Commandment, Revolut, Guys and Dolls, There Will be Blood 1:00:57

12M ago1:00:57

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This is our last episode for the summer! But we’ve left you with stacks of things to watch, eat and check out. While we’re away, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Revenant - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ Hijack - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ The Sixth Commandment - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20916306/ C…

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Imagining an Unconventional Fantasy World in Immortals of Aveum ft. Bret Robbins 24:34

1y ago24:34

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Bret Robbins, game director and CEO of Ascendant Studios, tells how he and lead writer, Michael Kirkbride, envisioned the world and narrative of Immortals of Aveum. He shares insights into character development, the history of the Everwar, why they chose to ground the fantasy world of Aveum in modern dialogue, and the importance of balancing a seri…

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SERIES 10: Episode 12 - Jeff Innocent, Paris, Texas, Kingdom School of Arts, Boathouse London, David Gray, The Thick of It 54:36

12M ago54:36

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Three words: Cute little pups. You’ll have to listen to the end to find out what that means. Looking forward to your ideas - send them to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Johan Cruyff Arena - https://www.johancruijffarena.nl/en/home/ Jeff Innocent - https://www.jeffinnocent.com/ Paris, Texas - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087884/ Prince Charles…

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Hollywood (Colin's version) 5:22

1y ago5:22

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Hollywood (Colin's version) by Colin CraftBy Colin Craft

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SERIES 10: Episode 11 - Bertinet Bakery, Dinner with Jon, DJ BBQ, Arnold, Larissa Mills, Tanya Baker 54:40

1y ago54:40

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Among other things, today we’re celebrating ordinary people who make extraordinary content on social media. Don’t forget to send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Out the Door - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9_IQUkJ4-E&ab_channel=ObsessiveProgressive Prazynki - https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/przysnacki-prazynki-o-smak…

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Game Devs: Everyday People Entertaining the World ft. Anthony Nicholson 40:11

1y ago40:11

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Anthony Nicholson grew up playing video games, but always saw game makers as rock star geniuses that did something impossible for everyday humans. Being a professional athlete seemed more attainable. Anthony had a scholarship and played football in the NCAA, but his passion for games never faltered, and he eventually sought a path into the video ga…

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Aiwass ≠ Aiamm (Colin's Studio version) 1:44:08

1y ago1:44:08

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Aiwass ≠ Aiamm (Colin's Studio version) by Colin CraftBy Colin Craft

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SERIES 10: Episode 10 - Threads, Babylon Bee, Wham!, Big Manny, Untangle Grief, Riverford 50:20

1y ago50:20

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We may have set a record for the number of recommendations in an episode. As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Threads - https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/threads-instagram-text-feature Babylon Bee - https://babylonbee.com/ The Free Press - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333064/ Wham! - https://www.imdb.co…

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Aiwass – AiAmm 3:00:01

1y ago3:00:01

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Aiwass – AiAmm by Colin CraftBy Colin Craft

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SERIES 10: Episode 9 - Spudos, Jury Duty, Nick Mohammed, Oku, Pikes, The Change 57:07

1y ago57:07

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We’re back from Ibiza and have recommendations not just from Spain but also for your viewing pleasure and for your crisp addiction. Remember to send us your recommendations on our insta @makingthecutpodcast. Spudos - https://spudos.com/ Jury Duty - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22074164/ Nick Mohammed - https://twitter.com/nickmohammed?lang=en Oku -…

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Game Devs Unleashed ft. Haden Blackman 54:44

1y ago54:44

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In this episode, award-winning game designer, Haden Blackman, shares his journey as a writer and creative lead for incredible franchises including Star Wars, The Force Unleashed at LucasArts and Mafia III at Hangar 13. Haden Blackman has led teams and built entire studios from the ground up, is an award winning author of over 100 comic books, and i…

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SERIES 10: Episode 8 - Grandma Wild's, Nothing Phone, Quarter Tequila, Tracie Giles, Mew Mews 51:38

1y ago51:38

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Davina’s had a coffee, so expect a high-energy, recommendation-packed episode. As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Revvies - https://revviesenergy.co.uk/ Lady A Provence Rosé - https://www.vivino.com/NL/en/lady-a-provence-rose/w/7334050 Shortbread Melts - https://grandmawilds.co.uk/product/all-butter-shortbread-melts…

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Producing a Legacy: Real Lessons in Shipping Games ft. Kevin Boyle 29:08

1y ago29:08

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Approaching three decades in gaming, Kevin Boyle has shipped over 30 titles while working for industry titans like LucasArts, WB Games, SEGA, and Telltale Games. He has worked on multiple Game of the Year award-winning titles with over 90 awards between them, including two BAFTAs. Now he oversees production on Ascendant Studios’ AAA magic shooter, …

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SERIES 10: Episode 7 - Viggo Venn, World Economic Forum, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland, Toast in the Post, Brown Beauty Talk 56:52

1y ago56:52

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In this edition, we talk about lots and lots and lots of things… As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Viggo Venn - https://www.instagram.com/viggovenn/?hl=en Grassroot Soccer - https://grassrootsoccer.org/ World Economic Forum - https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/ Photo Leap - https://www.photoleapapp.com/ D…

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Secrets to YouTube Automation as Passive Income ft. Matt Cobuzio (MCSPORTZHAWK) 1:25:51

1y ago1:25:51

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Today's guest is Matt Cobuzio, a YouTube entrepreneur and close friend of mine with over a dozen YouTube channels. Some of Matt's videos have generated over 30 million views each, and he did that while automating the channels so they all ran themselves and generated him passive income. The episode is full of alpha you can use to build a channel lik…

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Influencer Marketing a Brand New AAA Games Studio ft. Scott Pytlik (Ascendant Studios) 2:27:14

1y ago2:27:14

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Today's guest is Scott Pytlik, Director of Marketing at Ascendant Studios. Scott has been running influencer marketing campaigns since before the term was even coined, working on video games like Spec Ops: The Line, Borderlands 2, and BioShock: Infinite. Now at Ascendant, Scott is spearheading a totally new approach to promoting the studio's debut …

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SERIES 10: Episode 6 - The Lowdown, Moocall, Blackburn Birth Centre, Odd Coffee, Fargo, Still 45:20

1y ago45:20

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Today the theme is…. babies! Well, it’s an accidental theme. Send us your recs (baby related or otherwise) to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Lesley Regan - https://twitter.com/lregan7 Yinka Bokinni - https://www.instagram.com/yinkabokinni/?hl=en The Lowdown - https://thelowdown.com/ Clarkson’s Farm - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10541088/episo…

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Celestial Ascendance 2:31

1y ago2:31

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"Enter 'Celestial Ascendance,' a cosmic journey through mesmerizing soundscapes. Embrace your uniqueness, harness AI's power, and make a positive impact. Join Colin Craft on this sonic odyssey. Let's ascend together. #Ambient #Empowerment #InfinitePossibilities"By Colin Craft

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Making Video Games Fun, First and Foremost ft. Chris Scholz 31:50

1y ago31:50

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Join games industry veteran and Free Range Games CEO, Christopher Scholz, as he shares hard lessons and inspiration from his years creating games for franchises like Tony Hawk, Spider-Man, and now Lord of the Rings. Rise Above season 1 has arrived! Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode. Just like when creating games, we're trying ne…

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SERIES 10: Episode 5 - Dig, Beef, Zeha, Mod Shoes, Lick, One Hundred Stars 49:06

1y ago49:06

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Another week, another episode! As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMsQO5u7-NQ&ab_channel=TED Her - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/ Dig - digclub.co.uk Beef - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/ Paul Weller - paulweller.com Zeha Berlin - https://www.zeha-berlin.de/e…

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SERIES 10: Episode 4 - How to Basically, Succession, Robot Monster Music, Ray-Ban 39:52

1y ago39:52

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We’re in Midhurst this week and raring to give you recommendations from West Sussex and beyond. Send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Midhurst - https://visitmidhurst.com/ How To Basically - https://howtobasically.co.uk/ Succession - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/ Fire Crotch and Normcore - https://shows.acast.com/firecrot…

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Imagining the Evolution of Video Game Art: 3 Decades in Art Design ft. Dave Bogan 54:02

1y ago54:02

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Join Ascendant’s Senior Art Director, Dave Bogan, as he discusses the evolution of art in video games throughout his nearly 30 year career working on Grim Fandango, Star Wars: Republic Commando, Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Batman: The Telltale Series, Sam & Max, and now creating a brand new world in Immortals of Aveum. Rise Above …

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SERIES 10: Episode 3 - Toblerone Golden Caramel, Aria Fans, Tessa Clemson, Rye Lane, Dance Fever 54:46

1y ago54:46

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This episode is in honour of Michael’s departure from his mid-40s. Send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Toblerone Golden Caramel - https://www.toblerone.co.uk/en/products/toblerone-golden Askeys Cornets - https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/259834797 Aria Life - https://www.arialife.co.uk/ Tessa Clemson Yoga - https:/…

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SERIES 10: Episode 2 - Discover Connection, Children of Men, Safari Lodges, Adjustable Belts, Rainkiss, Lewis Capaldi 48:14

1y ago48:14

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Basking in the sun, we discuss TV shows, ponchos, a documentary and how you can have a getaway with a rhino. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Dr Night Arif - https://www.instagram.com/drnighatarif/?hl=en Discover Connection - https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscoverConnection Children of Men - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634…

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How BioShock’s Little Sisters Almost Got Cut: Tough Decisions in Game Design ft. Paul Hellquist 58:33

1y ago58:33

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In this episode, Paul Hellquist shares his journey from gamer to archaeologist to video game designer to Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Stray Kite Studios, and what he’s learned along the way. Paul Hellquist is a BAFTA Awards nominated game designer who was the lead designer on the original BioShock and the creative director on fan favori…

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SERIES 10: Episode 1 - Prima Facie, I am Legend, Jonathan Bynoe, Apple Music Sing, Revvies, Phone Holder 51:39

1y ago51:39

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Can you believe this is our 10th season!? And we’re still haven’t run out of recommendations! In fact, this episode is brimming with ideas. Do remember to send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Tile - https://uk.tile.com/ Lady Garden Challenge - https://lady-garden-challenge.blackbaud-sites.com/ The Happy Vagina - https://twitter.…

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