The Creating Illusions Podcast

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Do you love waffling about media and filmmaking, all of life's mysteries, guest interview-style deep dives into different topics old and new and everything else in between? That's what we are! Hosted by Nicholas Boorman alongside his Co-Host and Editor James Spencer and Producer Dan, no one episode is the same! Come down and kill some time listening to some university lads and lasses waffle their way through all of life's hot topics and burning mysteries! New episodes every week!

Episodes

  1. #12 - Do Men Prefer Open Relationships...?

    JAN 23

    #12 - Do Men Prefer Open Relationships...?

    In this week's episode Nick, Dan and James decide to drop the waffling for a moment or two and get serious, discussing the mystery that is... RELATIONSHIPS. We talk all things romance from lads' perspectives, recent and old situationships, social stigmas, different hot topics, sex-related career paths and a whole lot more! Get ready for a (semi-serious) lads' discussion on finding love in today's crazy times! Sponsored by Dubby Energy, use our code "TCI10" for 10% off your next order at: https://www.dubby.gg/ Check out the Gram! https://www.instagram.com/the_creating_illusions_podig Big up Host Nick! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vzn Big up Co-Host James! @jimb0h_54 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/ Big up Producer Dan! ​⁠⁠@DanVidss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_d.a.n.54_ Copyright Notice: Any images and sounds used throughout this video/podcast do not belong to us and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. #ukbanter #funny #viral #relationship #hottopic #unistudent #waffling

    1h 23m
  2. #11 - Who Designed These Met Gala Outfits!?

    12/08/2025

    #11 - Who Designed These Met Gala Outfits!?

    In this week's episode we are joined by a new guest - Nick's sister Tanya, a JD Assistant Manager and HIS perosnal stylist... We talk all things fashion industry, favourite shoes and clothes, childhood films and memories, Met Gala outfits, a healthy serving of James' censors... and some AMAZING ASMR (also from James). Sponsored by Dubby Energy, use our code "TCI10" for 10% off your next order at: https://www.dubby.gg/ Check out the Gram! https://www.instagram.com/the_creating_illusions_podig Big up Host Nick! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vzn Big up Co-Host James! @jimb0h_54Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/ Big up Producer Dan! ​⁠⁠@DanVidssInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_d.a.n.54_ Big up Taz!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_taracordiner_/ Copyright Notice: Any images and sounds used throughout this video/podcast do not belong to us and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. #ukbanter #funny #viral #fashiontrends #podcast #unistudent #waffling

    1h 22m
  3. #10 - Nick Bullying the Guest, Star Wars Lore and How to Be a Torie!

    09/14/2025

    #10 - Nick Bullying the Guest, Star Wars Lore and How to Be a Torie!

    In this week's episode we were joined by guest Callum Galgani. We discuss all things from Callum's eSports escapades, Star Wars lore and why the sequels are the best! This was the final episode filmed before Co-Host James had to unfortunately flee to the Spanish borders... We hope you enjoy this week's waffle-filled episode! Sponsored by Dubby Energy, use our code "TCI10" for 10% off your next order at: https://www.dubby.gg/ Check out the Gram! http://instagram.com/the_creating_illusions_podig Big up Host Nick! https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vzn/ Big up Producer Dan! ​⁠@DanVidss  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_d.a.n.54_/ Huge thank you to Callum for joining us on this episode, go show him some love on his socials! https://www.instagram.com/callum6763 Copyright Notice: Any images and sounds used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only.

    1h 2m
  4. #9 - Childhood Films, Current State of YouTube and James's Crimes!

    09/04/2025

    #9 - Childhood Films, Current State of YouTube and James's Crimes!

    In this week's episode Co-Host James returns from his temporary deporting to Spain and is back to waffle some more whilst trying not to be hit by Nick... We talk all things holiday destinations, childhood films, the current state of YouTube, influencer boxing and dealing with ghosts on set?! Co-Host James's return is indeed a bizarre one... Check out the Gram! https://www.instagram.com/the_creating_illusions_podig Big up Host Nick! @TheCreatingIllusionsPodcast on YT! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vzn Big up Co-Host James!  ⁨@jimb0h_54⁩  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/ Big up Producer Dan! ​⁠ @DanVidss  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_d.a.n.54_ Copyright Notice: Any images and sounds used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only.

    1h 27m
  5. #8 - Naruto = Ninja Jesus, Going Broke for Acting and Funny Red Flags!

    08/27/2025

    #8 - Naruto = Ninja Jesus, Going Broke for Acting and Funny Red Flags!

    First off sorry we missed last weeks upload. But in this weeks episode we were Joined by Robert Graham making his second appearance on the podcast. They discuss Nick and Robs favourite anime’s why Might guy was robbed how acting is becoming a harder and harder industry to get into and end on some funny red flags. Again sorry we missed last weeks upload hope this episode makes up for it. Check out the Gram!   / the_creating_illusions_podig  Big up Host Nick!   / nyx_vzn   Big up Producer Dan! ​⁠‪@DanVidss‬ Instagram:   / _d.a.n.54_   Huge thank you to Rob for joining us on this episode, go show him some love on his socials!  / roberto_graham_777   Copyright Notice: Any images and sounds used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. #university #podcast #comedy #funny #anime #naruto #redflags

    1h 5m
  6. #7 - A Graduates' Guide to Surviving University!

    08/11/2025

    #7 - A Graduates' Guide to Surviving University!

    Before anyone says it, yes it was meant to be episode 6 and then Co-Host James went on holiday... In this week's episode we are once again joined by Tara Cordiner, alongside the beloved Co-Host James (he didn't write this...) and your Host Nicholas to give the viewers - old and young - a big survival guide towards university! We talk all things accommodation, courses, university life, nights out, everything you could think of we touched on in this episode! Along with some more energy-drink-filled madness... Check out the Gram! https://www.instagram.com/the_creating_illusions_podig Big up Host Nick! https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vzn Big up Co-Host James! https://www.youtube.com/@jimb0h_54 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/ Huge thank you to Tara for joining us on this episode, go show her some love on her socials! https://www.instagram.com/_taracordiner_ Copyright Notice: Any images and sounds used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. #university #podcast #comedy #funny #jakepaul #boxing

    1h 27m
  7. #6 - These Pet Peeves are PEEVING!

    08/03/2025

    #6 - These Pet Peeves are PEEVING!

    In this week's episode after Co-Host James's (temporary) departure it is Producer Dan's firstly produced episode, kicked off with a discussion with Joseph Healey, a recent university graduate and creator/director of his short film "Something Stupid"! We talk about his filmmaking experiences, amateur boxing, Jake Paul, Formula 1 and some funny pet peeves for you to cringe at... Check out the Gram! https://www.instagram.com/the_creating_illusions_podig Big up Poducer Dan!  @DanVidss  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_d.a.n.54_ Huge thank you to Joeseph Healey for guesting and Georgia Dale for the pet peeves we discussed, go show some love on their socials! Gee: https://www.instagram.com/georgiaa.dale Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/josephhealey_ Copyright Notice: The images and sounds used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. #university #podcast #comedy #funny #jakepaul #boxing

    1h 18m
  8. #5 - James on Filmmaking, University Living and Nick's Hidden Illness?

    07/15/2025

    #5 - James on Filmmaking, University Living and Nick's Hidden Illness?

    In this week's episode Producer James makes his grand entrance as Co-Host on the channel and does so with a bang! We talk all things filmmaking and the changing landscape for short film creators on the platform, general waffling and university living and antics, getting a bit silly on Monster Energy drinks and also introducing DanVids as another official producer for your viewing pleasure! Check out the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vzn?igsh=MXh6YXJ6OTZhcmNmdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Big up Co-Host James: https://www.youtube.com/@UCB-leWdVKB_5wqH8-4blrsA Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-spencer-055a17292/⁠⁠ Big up Producer Dan: https://www.youtube.com/@DanVidss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_d.a.n.54_/ Copyright Notice: The images used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. #university #podcast #comedy #funny

    1h 11m
  9. #4 - Anime in Cartoons and Other Formats, Nick's Favourite Cocktail and Producer James's FACE REVEAL?!

    06/23/2025

    #4 - Anime in Cartoons and Other Formats, Nick's Favourite Cocktail and Producer James's FACE REVEAL?!

    In this week's episode we are joined by Ziene Edmond, a long-time friend of Nick's and lifelong fan of anime! We talk all things anime and the different formats of it across the internet, the following and culture behind it, film-making alongside anime, gaming and everyone's favourite hobbies! Get ready for a more laid-back and relaxed discussion in this episode. Big up Producer James: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@jimb0h_54 ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-spencer-055a17292/⁠ Copyright Notice: The images used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only.

    1h 29m
  10. #3 - Screen Acting, Men's Mental Health and James' Mankini?!

    05/29/2025

    #3 - Screen Acting, Men's Mental Health and James' Mankini?!

    In this week's episode we are joined by Tara Cordiner, Nick's bestie and co-star on the short film "Open a Closed Door" for Mentell, aspiring screen actor and advocate for men's mental health! We talk all things mental health, acting opportunities and the hidden struggles that actors go through in their careers... NHS Mental Health Hotline: 0800 953 0285 Mentell Website: https://www.mentell.org.uk/ Andy's Man Club Website: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/ Big up Producer James:  https://www.youtube.com/@jimb0h_54  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-spencer-055a17292/ Copyright Notice: The images used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes only.

    1h 24m
  11. #2 - Voice Acting and Motion Capture Acting and Performance!

    05/16/2025

    #2 - Voice Acting and Motion Capture Acting and Performance!

    In this week's episode we were joined by Robert Graham, who is a voice actor and motion capture artist! We discuss the differences between screen acting and voice acting and how actors are star-casted for movies such as Chris Pratt in the Super Mario Bros movie and much more!Big up Producer James:  https://www.youtube.com/@jimb0h_54  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-spencer-055a17292/Copyright Notice:The images used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes.

    53 min

  12. 05/08/2025

    #1 - Practical Effects Vs Digital Effects in Films!

    In the first episode we were joined by Ryan Gibson, and we discussed practical effects and digital effects in film making referring back to films like Smile 2, Avengers Endgame, IT (2017), and talk about directors/filmmakers like Christopher Nolan and Guillermo Del Toro! Big up Producer James: ⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@jimb0h_54 ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-spencer-055a17292/⁠⁠ Copyright Notice: The images used throughout this podcast are not ours and are all owned by their respective owners and companies, we used them purely for educational and entertainment purposes.

    28 min
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Do you love waffling about media and filmmaking, all of life's mysteries, guest interview-style deep dives into different topics old and new and everything else in between? That's what we are! Hosted by Nicholas Boorman alongside his Co-Host and Editor James Spencer and Producer Dan, no one episode is the same! Come down and kill some time listening to some university lads and lasses waffle their way through all of life's hot topics and burning mysteries! New episodes every week!

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