The Creating Illusions Podcast

Sponsored by Dubby Energy, use our code "TCI10" for 10% off your next order at: https://www.dubby.gg/ Your favourite podcast has had a MASSIVE facelift and is ready to deliver a new level of content whilst keeping things familiar and just as waffle-based...To mark the start of Season 2 (or Season 1 of the new and improved brand), this episode has everything you expect from us: brain farts, loud noises, shocking admissions, high energy and a catch-up of what's been happening in the lives of all the boys! As well as a teaser of new stuff we have in the pipeline and what's to come for the channel...Check out the Gram! https://www.instagram.com/brokenbrainspodBig up Host Nick! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vznBig up Co-Host James! @jimb0h_54Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/films.by.james/Big up Producer Dan! ​⁠⁠@DanVidssInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danvidss/Big up Taz!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taracordineracting/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 #comedypodcast #hottopic #unistudent #waffling

Event Venue: Revolución de Cuba Manchester, 11 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QRHappening on Tuesday 28th April 2026 from 7pm -11pm!Purchase tickets at:https://www.fatsoma.com/e/p3197e72/once-upon-a-night?utm_campaign=prom_ss&utm_medium=social&utm_source=dynamicBeelievee's official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beelievee._/Support Alistair raising money for Once Upon a Smile:https://www.justgiving.com/page/alistair-sawyerr-1Once Upon a Smile:https://onceuponasmile.org.uk/events/student-night/We are joined by our first outside guest in this bonus episode, Evie Price from MMU studying Event Management. She and her amazing team are hosting Manchester's hottest charity event of the summer and she wants all of you to come down, have a great time and support an amazing charity while you're doing it!We talk all things university, Manc nightlife, accommodation horror stories, and some smashing details about the event "Once Upon a Night"!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_vznBig 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 #hottopic #unistudent #waffling

The boys have returned after yet another grueling 4 months after filming this episode while they finished university, and are here to present a very tasty episode (literally)! The boys go on an adventure to determine just how inferior UK candy and snacks are compared to the Eastern countries overseas, and have a little walk down memory lane on the way discussing everything from recent life ventures, boxing, relationships, and the usual caffeine-filled antics you're used to by now...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_vznBig 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 #hottopic #unistudent #waffling

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_vznBig 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_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

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_vznBig 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

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_podigBig 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/callum6763Copyright 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.

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_podigBig up Host Nick! @TheCreatingIllusionsPodcast on YT!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vznBig 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.

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

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_podigBig up Host Nick! https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vznBig 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

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_podigBig 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.daleJoseph: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

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=qrBig up Co-Host James: https://www.youtube.com/@UCB-leWdVKB_5wqH8-4blrsAInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-spencer-055a17292/⁠⁠Big up Producer Dan: https://www.youtube.com/@DanVidssInstagram: 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

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.

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 0285Mentell 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.

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.

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.