Geektown Talks To... With David Elliott

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Geektown Talks To... lifts the curtain on the creative minds shaping the worlds we love. Each episode features in-depth conversations with the artists, showrunners, directors, actors, writers, composers, producers, designers, and developers behind your favourite TV series, films, and video games. Hosted by Dave from Geektown.co.uk, the show dives into the craft and chaos of modern entertainment, exploring everything from building monster-sized streaming hits to designing unforgettable game worlds. Whether it’s a director breaking down a set-piece, a composer walking through their score, or a game developer sharing the secrets of a new universe, this is where the real stories get told. Perfect for anyone who loves creativity, production insight, or just discovering how the magic gets made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 12/19/2025

    Geektown Talks To… Jules O’Loughlin on Percy Jackson, Practical Fantasy & Shooting the Impossible

    For this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave Elliott sits down with cinematographer Jules O’Loughlin, whose work you’ll recognise from some of the most ambitious genre TV of the last decade. Jules recently completed work on Season 2 of the Emmy-winning Percy Jackson and the Olympians, returning to the show as it expands its scale, environments and action. He’s the only cinematographer to work across both current seasons, and while production is on a short Christmas hiatus, he’ll be heading back to Vancouver in the new year as Season 3 continues filming. In the conversation, Jules talks about shooting fantasy in a way that feels physical and grounded, why Season 2 of Percy Jackson leaned harder into real locations and large practical builds, and how you approach sequences involving speed, water, scale and creatures that don’t technically exist. He also digs into the collaborative reality of big TV productions, balancing technical precision with performance, and the problem-solving mindset needed when the camera is placed in less-than-friendly environments. Jules’ previous work includes Black Sails, Ms. Marvel, See, and The Old Man — shows known for their scale, visual ambition, and the kind of challenges that keep cinematographers permanently on their toes. 🎙️ Geektown Talks To… is Geektown’s interview podcast, featuring long-form conversations with the people working behind the scenes of TV, film, games and animation. 📻 You can also hear Dave every week on Geektown Radio for TV news, reviews and UK air date info. 📚 And for something a little different, Geekstorians explores the history of geek culture, from fandom and gaming to the evolution of genre storytelling. z3DImbewhUFfUinqO3z2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    Geektown Talks To... Composer Greg Nicolett: Scoring The Sneetches, Talon and the Art of Musical Experimentation

    In this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave sits down with composer Greg Nicolett, whose work spans Disney animation, award-nominated game scores, sci-fi pilots and experimental live action projects. Greg talks about blending orchestral writing with unexpected sounds, from kazoos and chipmunk-style vocals in Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches, to amplified cellos and duduk in Talon, and even a bowed one-string guitar for the horror feature Dead of Night. Greg shares how a viral collaboration with Shia LaBeouf led him into Disney’s animation world, how he approaches world-building through music, and why video games offer a unique creative space. He also discusses the influence of composers such as John Williams and Trent Reznor, the challenge of scoring emotionally dark material while raising a family, and his ongoing search for new sonic ideas. If you enjoy this interview, you can hear more behind-the-scenes conversations right here on Geektown Talks To…, as well as weekly TV news and reviews on Geektown Radio, and deep dive storytelling on Geekstorians, our documentary podcast exploring the history of geek culture. Listen, subscribe and explore more at Geektown.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
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Geektown Talks To... lifts the curtain on the creative minds shaping the worlds we love. Each episode features in-depth conversations with the artists, showrunners, directors, actors, writers, composers, producers, designers, and developers behind your favourite TV series, films, and video games. Hosted by Dave from Geektown.co.uk, the show dives into the craft and chaos of modern entertainment, exploring everything from building monster-sized streaming hits to designing unforgettable game worlds. Whether it’s a director breaking down a set-piece, a composer walking through their score, or a game developer sharing the secrets of a new universe, this is where the real stories get told. Perfect for anyone who loves creativity, production insight, or just discovering how the magic gets made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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