The ReadyAimFire podcast invites you to fall in love with your favourite video games all over again. Every two weeks, we take you behind the scenes as we interview the designers, artists, and storytellers who craft the worlds we escape to—from iconic blockbusters to cult classics. These are the people responsible for the characters you love, the levels you’ve memorised, and the moments that still give you goosebumps. Hosted by actor Kezia Burrows (Alien: Isolation, Star Citizen) and producer ...
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You’re Becoming Hysterical – Inside Alien: Isolation with Will Porter & Anthony Howell
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What goes down when several creators of a cult classic finally step into the same room – over a decade on from shaping one of gaming’s most terrifying sci-fi experiences? In this special episode of ReadyAimFire, we welcome Anthony Howell and Will Porter, two pivotal forces behind Alien: Isolation alongside our very own Kez, who provided the likenes…
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Artistry and Antics on Final Fantasy XVI – with Hannah Price, Oli Chance, Morgan Rushton & Martin Vaughan
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Ever wondered what goes on inside the studio for one the most acclaimed game series of all time? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, hosts Kez and Tom welcome an extraordinary panel featuring the performance directors, casting directors and localisation experts whose fingerprints are all over Final Fantasy XVI, Alan Wake II, Death Strandin…
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How Baldur’s Gate Broke Through – Kirsty Gillmore on Empathy, Safe Spaces and Directing Magic in the Studio
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How do you combine the technical disciplines of music, theatre and video games – to help create immersive experiences like Baldur’s Gate 3 that not only thrill, but truly move us? In this episode of ReadyAimFire, join hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey as they sit down with Kirsty Gillmore: New Zealand-born sound engineer turned acclaimed voice and…
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From Prague With Love – Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Unfiltered, with Tom McKay & Luke Dale
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What’s it like to be taken on a hero’s journey – from relative unknowns to gaming royalty? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, we’re joined by Tom McKay and Luke Dale: the voices and faces behind Henry of Skalitz and Hans Capon in Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its highly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Together with hosts …
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Wisdom from The Witcher – Becoming Geralt, Fan Tattoos and Dungeons & Dragons with Doug Cockle
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How did one of gaming’s iconic voices get – and nearly lose – his big break as Geralt of Rivia in the Witcher series? In this episode, hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey are joined by none other than Doug Cockle. Doug takes us behind the scenes of his journey as the legendary Witcher, shares the inspiration behind Geralt’s voice, and reveals the bi…
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When Directing for Games Gets Intense – Damien Goodwin on Directing for Returnal, Greedfall, Helldivers 2 and more
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How does someone go from directing Hollyoaks on TV – to directing a BAFTA award-winning games performance in Returnal? In this episode of the ReadyAimFire Podcast, Damien Goodwin joins hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey to dive deep into the craft of performance direction in video games. Damien shares how his journey unexpectedly shifted from actor…
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The Space Marine You Can Hear Scream – Warhammer, Welsh Kings and Sentient Mushrooms with Michael Geary
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How does a theatre-trained actor with Welsh roots become one of gaming’s most compelling voices? In this episode of The ReadyAimFire Podcast, hosts Tom Stacey and Kezia Burrows welcome Michael Geary, voice of Warhammer 40,000’s iconic Space Marines and many more. Michael takes us from stage to studio, sharing the art and chaos of recording powerful…
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The Warrior Behind Lae’zel – Devora Wilde on Baldur’s Gate 3, Polarising Player Reactions and Unexpected Fame
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What does it take to give a video game character a soul – and what happens when that performance touches hearts around the world? In this premiere episode of ReadyAimFire, we sit down with Devora Wilde, the actor behind Lae’zel in the award-winning Baldur’s Gate 3, for an in-depth conversation into her craft and her most beloved character. From mud…
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Fall in love with your favourite video games all over again. In this very first episode of The ReadyAimFire Podcast, hosts Tom Stacey and Kezia Burrows introduce the show and share why they’re bringing the incredible people behind our favourite games — actors, directors, developers and creatives — into the spotlight. 🎙️ In this episode: 🔸 What The …
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