Crafted Reality

In this episode of Crafted Reality we continue our conversation from last month. This one’s a short and sweet 20-minute catch-up with just us (Allie & Julian), sharing what we’re currently working on, the ideas that have been capturing our attention lately and also talk about some bits of inspiration. Think of it as a little window into the in-between - the projects in progress, the thoughts still forming and the threads we’re starting to follow.LINKSBooks: Book of Bogs - Edited by Anna Chilvers & Clare Shaw https://www.annachilvers.co.uk/the-book-of-bogsArt Cure - Daisy Fancourthttps://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Art-Cure-by-Daisy-Fancourt/9781529935547TV Series:Wonder Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHuWmjXsReUSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

In this episode of Crafted Reality, we turn our attention to a project that sits very close to home - Gentle Gathering. Part supper club, part social experiment and part invitation to connect, Gentle Gathering explores what happens when technology, conversation and shared space come together with care. Across a series of prototypes, we’ve been asking simple but layered questions:- How might AI support, rather than replace, human connection?What does it mean to design a space where people feel able to speak, listen and linger?And how can an experience hold both structure and spontaneity?This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the thinking, testing and unexpected discoveries shaping Gentle Gathering so far. If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support what we do, we’d love for you to check out our Patreon page. You’ll get access to bonus content, early guest announcements, the chance to ask questions, and more. Your support really helps us keep the podcast going - thank you so much for listening!Support us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome back!!2026 brings with it a new season for the Crafted Reality Podcast.In our Season 2 kickoff episode, we look back on what Season 1 taught us and share some thoughts on where we’re heading as we move toward 2026 - creatively, collaboratively and curiously.If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support what we do, we’d love for you to check out our Patreon page. You’ll get access to bonus content, early guest announcements, the chance to ask questions, and more. Your support really helps us keep the podcast going - thank you so much for listening.Support us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick#CraftedReality #Podcast #LauraJeffs #FlossyAndBoo #ChroniclesOfTheUnknown #InteractiveTheatre #DnD #WorldBuildingSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

A podcast that dives into the world of play, story and technology - exploring the ways we craft experiences that shape how we see the world.In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Jeffs, theatre maker, performer and workshop facilitator with a passion for devising, comedy, movement and improvisation. Laura is also one half of Flossy and Boo (the “Boo” half!), a South Wales-based theatre company creating playful, interactive work that looks at the world from an unconventional perspective.Together, we dive into Laura’s creative process, the art of interactive theatre, her love of Dungeons & Dragons and world-building and her recent collaboration with yello brick on Chronicles of the Unknown -  an interactive experience where RPG meets theatre.LINKSDimension 21 - https://www.youtube.com/dimension20showWorlds Beyond Number Podcast - https://worldsbeyondnumber.com/I am a Phoenix, Bitch - Bryony Kimmings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzFQ70ZgkZ8Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more conversations on creativity, storytelling and innovation.If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support what we do, we’d love for you to check out our Patreon page. You’ll get access to bonus content, early guest announcements, the chance to ask questions, and more. Your support really helps us keep the podcast going - thank you so much for listening.Support us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

A podcast that dives into the world of play, story and technology - exploring the ways we craft experiences that shape how we see the world.This month, we chat with Laura Cotton, who joined World Productions in April 2020 as Head of Development for the Welsh office, where she fosters a slate of exciting, ambitious drama that will primarily be set and shot in Wales.Recently, she has worked closely with writer Helen Walsh, executive producing The Gathering, a character-led whodunnit for Channel 4.Laura’s career also spans everything from script editing the award-winning Being Human to nurturing new voices in drama through Channel 4’s Coming Up and 4Stories.In this episode, we talk about Laura’s journey from floor runner to Head of Development, how TV drama is made behind the scenes, and the craft of telling stories that feel authentic, ambitious, and rooted in place.LINKSWorld Productions - https://www.world-productions.comThe Gathering - https://www.world-productions.com/productions/the-gatheringIf you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support what we do, we’d love for you to check out our Patreon page. You’ll get access to bonus content, early guest announcements, the chance to ask questions, and more. Your support really helps us keep the podcast going — thank you so much for listening.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrickSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

A podcast that dives into the world of play, story and technology - exploring the ways we craft experiences that shape how we see the world.This is part two of our conversation with Robin Moore - Creative Technologist and Director of SHUSH Ltd, an innovation consultancy that collaborates with artists, creatives, production companies, and broadcasters to explore emerging tools and storytelling techniques.In this episode, we dive deep into AI as a creative tool. We talk about the opportunities and tensions around AI in the creative industries, what it means to collaborate with a machine, and how these technologies are reshaping the way we tell stories.#craftedreality #CreativeWork#MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArt#AISupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

A podcast that dives into the world of play, story and technology - exploring the ways we craft experiences that shape how we see the world. This month we have a brilliant chat with Robin Moore, Creative Technologist and Director of SHWSH Ltd, an innovation consultancy that works with artists, creatives, production companies and broadcasters.He is the former Head of Innovation at BBC Wales, where he developed and piloted the use of new tools and platforms to deliver novel formats and experiences for many of the BBC's biggest brands. In this episode, we talk about an abundance of things from his journey from traditional broadcast to experimental formats, to discussion content consumption, to exploring the meaning of R&D.If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support what we do, we’d love for you to check out our Patreon page. You’ll get access to bonus content, early guest announcements, the chance to ask questions, and more. Your support really helps us keep the podcast going — thank you so much for listening.Support us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

A podcast that dives into the world of play, story and technology - exploring the ways we craft experiences that shape how we see the world.In this episode, we chat with Danny Muir, who has made a career both working in digital spaces, from running a comedy ASMR YouTube channel to working as a production stage manager for traditional theatre and non-traditional immersive experiences. We talk about his creative process and his hands-on approach to creating work. He wears many hats (figuratively and metaphorically), and you'll be pleased to know he wears a very attractive hat during this podcast!We hope you enjoy!CHAPTERSPodcast IntroductionHats / DannyMaking YouTubesAlter ego - Danny Docile & Dark ASMRCreative Process & making workHumour and comedy in Immersive Building for the mediumAmbitions for the future Inspirations--------------------------------LINKSDanny's Website:https://www.dannyjmuir.com/The saying Allie couldn't remember: Jack of all trades - “Jack of all trades master of none, though oftentimes better than master of one.”#craftedreality #CreativeWork#MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrickSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

A podcast that dives into the world of play, story and technology - exploring the ways we craft experiences that shape how we see the world. In this episode, we are joined again by Lisa Heledd Jones, a storyteller, artist, and producer whose work explores the connections between people, places, and memory. We had such lovely feedback from our previous conversation that we thought we would share more of it!We hope you enjoy!CHAPTERS01:11 Podcast Introduction01:44 Defining the role of an artist15:10 Generous Authority 20:42 Creative Process and Failure40:44 Recommendations--------------------------------LINKSLisa's Website:https://www.lisaheleddjones.com/Lisa's Recommendations:Lift Documentary - Mark Isaacshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJNAvyLCTikThe Art of Gathering - Priya Parkerhttps://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gatheringHomebody - Rupi Kaur https://rupikaur.com/pages/home-bodyNo One Belongs Here More Than You - Miranda Julyhttps://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/no-one-belongs-here-more-than-you-miranda-july/4490383Shit Theatrehttp://www.shittheatre.co.uk/The Ezra Klein Show - New York Time Opinionhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3oB5noYIwEB2dMAREj2F7S#craftedreality #CreativeWork#MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

A podcast that dives into the world of play, story and technology - exploring the ways we craft experiences that shape how we see the world. In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Heledd Jones, a storyteller, artist, and producer whose work explores the connections between people, places, and memory. Through her creative practice, she brings often-overlooked stories to life across audio, performance, film, and installation. From intimate personal histories to large-scale immersive projects, Lisa’s work invites audiences to listen, reflect, and engage.We discuss her creative process, the ethics of storytelling, and the power of sound as a narrative tool. We hope you enjoy!--------------------------------LINKSLisa's Website:https://www.lisaheleddjones.com/-------------------------------#craftedreality #CreativeWork#MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome back to Crafted Reality, the podcast where we explore the world of play, story, and technology. In this episode, we (Julian and Allie) take a deep dive into The Field, yello brick's fragmented audio project released in October last year. We break down audience engagement, behaviour patterns, and reflect on what worked well, as well as what we’d do differently next time. We also have some news.........We’d love to hear your thoughts on themes and topics you’d like us to explore in future episodes—plus any guest suggestions you have!Get in touch:Email: [email protected] on Instagram: @yello_brick--------------------LINKSLISTEN TO THE FIELDYou can listen to The Field anywhere you get your podcasts:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/33Rle1cYfhi3MO8WNwWd61?si=f124d54828ff43c9Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-field/id1773241467Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/38fe2d44-7f85-411e-a4d5-58f31d8704b0/the-fieldABOUT THE FIELD An audio mystery.Llanantwn, an ordinary village in Wales. Until one day, everything changed.The Field is written by Hefin RobinsonAnd produced by Yello BrickAnd is a collaboration between Alison John, Julian Sykes and Hefin Robinson. Episodes are directed by Alison John, with original scoring and sound design from Jak Poore.Support us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

In this episode, we welcome back bilingual playwright and writer Hefin Robinson. In our conversation, recorded back in October, we talk about his creative process, bilingual storytelling, and the power of interactive narratives. We also talk about Z0MB1E5......but not Z0MB1E5.....Hefin, who hails from Carmarthen, has been a long-time collaborator with yello brick, working on projects like the tabletop murder mystery COLD CASE, its Welsh-language counterpart GWAED OER, and interactive dining experience FINAL CUT. He’s also been busy crafting stories for theatre, including PIRATES OF THE ODYSSEY INN with Hijinx and A TOWN CALLED BLYTON with Mess Up The Mess. And of course, more recently, he contributed his talents to THE FIELD, our audio mystery experience.We hope you enjoy!Follow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrickSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.uk--------------------------------LINKSPontypoolThis production was staged at WMC in November 2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW93tKGMoJMhttps://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2024/pontypool-------------------------------#craftedreality #CreativeWork#writer#playwright#narrativegamesdesign#gamedesign #games #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality, a podcast by Yello Brick. In this episode we pick up our conversation with Tobias Weatherburn, an actor and voice over artist based in Cardiff. We talk about voice overs and the unusual skills required to undertake voice over roles as well as the skill required to create voices for our pets! This is a joyful lil episode just for you fitting for the end of the year.We hope you enjoy!Follow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick--------------------------------LINKSyello brick Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/yellobrickCamlann - https://open.spotify.com/show/1sXRFAqZoVduDQ0NgcD8FlSpace Marine 2 - https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/warhammer-40000-space-marine-2-------------------------------#craftedreality #spacemarine2 #voiceoverartist #CreativeWork#narrativegamesdesign#gamedesign #games #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to the second episode of this special weekly series that covers our latest project The Field, an audio mystery set in Wales. We are joined by writer Hefin Robinson who we collaborated on with the project and in this final episode of our special series we try to sum up The Field in three little words.........LISTEN TO THE FIELDYou can listen to The Field anywhere you get your podcasts:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/33Rle1cYfhi3MO8WNwWd61?si=f124d54828ff43c9Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-field/id1773241467Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/38fe2d44-7f85-411e-a4d5-58f31d8704b0/the-fieldABOUT THE FIELDAn audio mystery.Llanantwn, an ordinary village in Wales. Until one day, everything changed.The Field is written by Hefin RobinsonAnd produced by Yello BrickAnd is a collaboration between Alison John, Julian Sykes and Hefin Robinson.Episodes are directed by Alison John, with original scoring and sound design from Jak Poore.Follow us on social media:@the_field_expInstagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick--------------------------------LINKSyello brick Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/yellobrick-------------------------------#craftedreality #CreativeWork#narrativegamesdesign#gamedesign #games #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrickSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrickSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to the second episode of this special weekly series that covers our latest project The Field, an audio mystery set in Wales. We are joined by writer Hefin Robinson who we collaborated on with the project and in this episode we talk the challenges of making The Field.LISTEN TO THE FIELDYou can listen to The Field anywhere you get your podcasts:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/33Rle1cYfhi3MO8WNwWd61?si=f124d54828ff43c9Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-field/id1773241467Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/38fe2d44-7f85-411e-a4d5-58f31d8704b0/the-fieldABOUT THE FIELDAn audio mystery.Llanantwn, an ordinary village in Wales. Until one day, everything changed.The Field is written by Hefin RobinsonAnd produced by Yello BrickAnd is a collaboration between Alison John, Julian Sykes and Hefin Robinson.Episodes are directed by Alison John, with original scoring and sound design from Jak Poore.Follow us on social media:@the_field_expInstagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick--------------------------------LINKSyello brick Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/yellobrick-------------------------------#craftedreality #CreativeWork#narrativegamesdesign#gamedesign #games #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrickSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to the second episode of this special weekly series that covers our latest project The Field, an audio mystery set in Wales. We are joined by writer Hefin Robinson who we collaborated on with the project and we talk the process of creating the work.LISTEN TO THE FIELDYou can listen to The Field anywhere you get your podcasts:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/33Rle1cYfhi3MO8WNwWd61?si=f124d54828ff43c9Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-field/id1773241467Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/38fe2d44-7f85-411e-a4d5-58f31d8704b0/the-fieldABOUT THE FIELDAn audio mystery.Llanantwn, an ordinary village in Wales. Until one day, everything changed.The Field is written by Hefin RobinsonAnd produced by Yello BrickAnd is a collaboration between Alison John, Julian Sykes and Hefin Robinson.Episodes are directed by Alison John, with original scoring and sound design from Jak Poore.Follow us on social media:@the_field_expInstagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick--------------------------------LINKSyello brick Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/yellobrick-------------------------------#craftedreality #CreativeWork#narrativegamesdesign#gamedesign #games #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrickSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to the second episode of this special weekly series that covers our latest project The Field, an audio mystery set in Wales. We are joined by writer Hefin Robinson who we collaborated on with the project and we talk about creating the world within the piece.LISTEN TO THE FIELDYou can listen to The Field anywhere you get your podcasts:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/33Rle1cYfhi3MO8WNwWd61?si=f124d54828ff43c9Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-field/id1773241467Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/38fe2d44-7f85-411e-a4d5-58f31d8704b0/the-fieldABOUT THE FIELDAn audio mystery.Llanantwn, an ordinary village in Wales. Until one day, everything changed.The Field is written by Hefin RobinsonAnd produced by Yello BrickAnd is a collaboration between Alison John, Julian Sykes and Hefin Robinson.Episodes are directed by Alison John, with original scoring and sound design from Jak Poore.Follow us on social media:@the_field_expInstagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick--------------------------------LINKSyello brick Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/yellobrick-------------------------------#craftedreality #CreativeWork#narrativegamesdesign#gamedesign #games #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to the first episode of this special weekly series that covers our latest project The Field, an audio mystery set in Wales. We are joined by writer Hefin Robinson who we collaborated with on the project and we talk about creating this experiment in storytelling.LISTEN TO THE FIELDYou can listen to The Field anywhere you get your podcasts:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/33Rle1cYfhi3MO8WNwWd61?si=f124d54828ff43c9Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-field/id1773241467Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/38fe2d44-7f85-411e-a4d5-58f31d8704b0/the-fieldABOUT THE FIELD An audio mystery.Llanantwn, an ordinary village in Wales. Until one day, everything changed.The Field is written by Hefin RobinsonAnd produced by Yello BrickAnd is a collaboration between Alison John, Julian Sykes and Hefin Robinson.Episodes are directed by Alison John, with original scoring and sound design from Jak Poore.--------------------------------Follow us on social media:@the_field_expInstagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick--------------------------------LINKSyello brick Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/yellobrick-------------------------------#craftedreality #CreativeWork#narrativegamesdesign#gamedesign #games #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality, a podcast by Yello Brick. In this episode we chat with Tobias Weatherburn, an actor and voice over artist and all round lovely human being about crafting realities through performance, voice and audio. We chat about his recent projects that include his role as Dai in Camlann for which he has been nominated for best performance by New Jersey Web Fest and Vox Awards. We also chat about his recent role as an Assault Marine in the Warrhammer 40k Game Space Marine 2. (It’s so exciting)So grab yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy.LINKSCamlann - https://open.spotify.com/show/1sXRFAqZoVduDQ0NgcD8FlSpace Marine 2 - https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/warhammer-40000-space-marine-2Support us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality, a podcast by yello brick. In this episode, we talk about setting up yello brick, our hopes for the future and some projects that will soon be released.......We hope you enjoy!Follow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick--------------------------------LINKSyello brick Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/yellobrickGentle Gathering https://www.tickettailor.com/events/yellobrick/1372851-------------------------------#CraftedReality#CreativeWork#narrativegamesdesign#gamedesign #games #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality, a podcast by yello brick.In this episode, we welcome Ian Thomas, who joins us to talk about narrative game design. Ian is a writer, narrative designer, and games programmer who's blended interactivity and storytelling for nearly three decades. He's worked in interactive television, education, puppet-making, film, publishing, and the games industry, and has contributed code, writing, or design to more than a hundred titles, including franchises from LittleBigPlanet to LEGO. He currently works as Narrative Director at The Chinese Room.In his spare time he's created children's books about Cthulhu, genre movies, playable interactive fiction, RPGs featuring giant rats, and critically-acclaimed larps.--------------------------------LINKSIan’s websitewildwinter.bio.linkIan’s workhttps://www.thechineseroom.co.uk/Mediumhttps://wildwinter.medium.com-------------------------------#CraftedReality#CreativeWork#Computergames#AAAGames#IndieGames #narrativegamesdesign#gamedesign #games #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jenny Kidd, a longtime collaborator with yello brick, who shares her fascinating insights and experiences in the world of digital heritage and culture. From her early days as a web editor and developer to her current research projects at Cardiff University, Jenny takes us through the highlights of her work with various heritage organisations and her innovative projects.This episode of Crafted Reality is also available with subtitles on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ocN2sMb1Nks-------------------------------LINKSAcademic Papers:Traces - Olion: Creating a bilingual 'subtlemob' for National Museum Wales. Read hereWith new eyes I see: Embodiment, empathy, and silence in digital heritage interpretation. Read hereEvaluating the affective dimensions of Traces-Olion: A subtle mob at St Fagans National Museum of History, Wales. Read hereArticles:Laurie Anderson - Creating an AI chatbot of Lou Reed: Read here-------------------------------#CraftedReality #CreativeWork #Heritage #StreetGames #MultimodalExperiences #CreativeProcess #ArtistsInterviews #CreativeCommunity #AlternativeArt #PodcastDiscussion #MakerCulture #ExperimentalArt #CommunityBuilding #CreativeProcess #ArtistsInterviewsSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality, a podcast by yello brick.Our guests this month are Ian Thomas and Rachel Thomas, who have been involved in directing and producing larps and live-action events for more than 30 years. They are founders of Crooked House, an organisation legendary for its high concept larps and ridiculously over-the-top special effects and sets.--------------------------------LINKShttps://wildwinter.medium.comhttps://greatbigshowoff.medium.com#CraftedReality#CreativeWork#Larping#StreetGames#MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#AlternativeArt#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality! In this episode we continue chatting with our good friend Hannah McPake, an actor, director and playwright who collaborated with us on a project called DYAD: RISE & SET. An at home multi-sensory experience created for sunrise and sunset that combined captivating audio and beautifully designed literature to create a moment of solace, reflection and connection. We talk about the creative process and inspiration behind the project.ABOUT HANNAHHannah's work is often inspired by history or reimagining's of well-known stories, it puts female characters squarely centre stage, usually playful and comic but unafraid to delve into the dark side of life, big-hearted and quietly political.  --------------------------------LINKSBUY DYAD: RISE & SET Postal Experience - https://www.yellobrick.co.uk/experience-shop/p/qcu4etmx7ccjx6cfai92w5e3yekg2rhttps://www.hannahmcpake.com/--------------------------------#CraftedReality#CreativeWork#StreetGames#MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#AlternativeArt#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality! In this episode, we chat with our good friend Hannah McPake, an actor, director and playwright originally from Edinburgh but now based in Cardiff. We talk about traditional and non-traditional forms of theatre, devising work, R&D’s, design, and everything in between.ABOUT HANNAHHannah's work is often inspired by history or reimagining of well-known stories, it puts female characters squarely centre stage, usually playful and comic but unafraid to delve into the dark side of life, big-hearted and quietly political.  In 2013 she co-founded multi-award-winning gig theatre company Gagglebabble with Lucy Rivers. Her first full-length play TALES OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM was performed at Sherman Theatre for Christmas 2022. I AM KEVIN a hybrid theatre/film with Cornish landscape theatre company Wildworks has been short listed for Best Single Drama at the Celtic Media Festival 2024.  Hannah took part in BBC Writers Room Welsh Voices 2023 and is working on her first TV drama pilot.Hannah regularly collaborates with yello brick and is an Associate Artist of Theatr Iolo.--------------------------------LINKShttps://www.hannahmcpake.com/https://www.gagglebabble.co.uk/https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/i-am-thomas-2016https://wildworks.org.uk/projects/iamkevin/--------------------------------#CraftedReality#CreativeWork#Larping#StreetGames#MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#AlternativeArt#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality, a podcast produced by yello brick. In this second episode, we (Allie John and Julian Sykes) continue to talk about the background of the company and also the projects and people that have inspired us to make work in this space. We chat about ARG's (Alternate Reality Games) and how community plays a role in bringing a story together. We hope you enjoy!In this podcast, we are going to be exploring what it means to make work in the margins. Creative work that doesn’t quite fit into a neat little box. The podcast will be a mixture of discussions around creating work with some of the leading makers in the world of larping, street games and general multimodal experiences. We will also be sharing some of our work as we develop a number of projects this year. #CraftedReality#ARGS#Alternaterealitygames#CreativeWork#Larping#StreetGames#MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#AlternativeArt#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#communitybuilding #MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#AlternativeArtSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick

Welcome to Crafted Reality, a podcast produced by yello brick. In this episode we discuss our humble beginnings as a creative company, how we began and what inspired us to make the work that we make.In this podcast we are going to be exploring what it means to make work in the margins. Creative work that doesn’t quite fit into a neat little box. The podcast will be a mixture of discussions around creating work with some of the leading makers in the world of larping, street games and general multimodal experiences. We will also be sharing some of our work as we develop a number of projects this year. Find out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.uk-----------------------------LINKS:2.8 Hours later - https://8hourslater.com/City Wide zombie chase game Conspiracy for Good - https://www.conspiracyforgood.com/ARG created by Tim Kring  Ludocity - https://ludocity.org/ Ludocity is a collection of pervasive games, street games and new sports - social forms of play that take place in public spaces, such as city streets, parks and public buildings.#CreativeWork#Larping#StreetGames#MultimodalExperiences#CreativeProcess#ArtistsInterviews#CreativeCommunity#AlternativeArt#PodcastDiscussion#MakerCulture#ExperimentalArt#CommunityBuildingSupport us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yellobrickFind out more about yello brick - www.yellobrick.co.ukFollow us on social media:Instagram: @yello_brickTwitter (X): @yellobrick