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Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac

Falling Forward is a series of long-form, unedited conversations with creators, hosted by dan le sac. Guests include Game Developers, Musicians, Animators and more.<p style="color:grey; font-size:0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Please be aware that this episode was recorded prior to Abigail's transition, and although the introduction has been updated to reflect this, the body of the interview does notWelcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac! This weeks guest is the delightful, erudite Oliver Thorn aka Philosophy Tube. We discuss counteracting the disingenuous, snake massages and expressing big ideas whilst wearing silly costumes. Enjoy!If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philosophy Tube aka Abigail Thorn - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #006

Episode 35 and we are back with Game Developer and Creative Director at NoCode, Jon Mckellan. We talk about subverting narratives with Observation and Stories Untold, his decision to leave Rockstar North to build something on his own, and how being in a band is a pain in the arse. As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon McKellan - Falling Forward With Dan Le Sac #35

Well well well, what a guest we have for you this week! Creator of The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy and the soon to be legendary Tapeworm, Edmund McMillen. We discuss the ups and downs of game development, his shift to tabletop gaming, and how poop is always cute.As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edmund McMillen - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #34

Welcome back to a SPECIAL episode of Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. This week I take you into the studio and we make beautiful music together (not like that!). Although the podcast is about creativity, its rare that we get into the nitty gritty, well rare until now!As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Makes Noise SPECIAL - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #33

Back once again... something something... renegade master. Welcome back to the 32nd episode of Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. This week we are joined by podcaster and anti-prohibition campaigner, Jason Reed. We discuss drug law reform, why billionaires are bad and his new podcast "So I Start A Revolution from My Bed..."As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Reed (UK LEAP) - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #32

This week we're joined by a man on a mission, Kurt J Mac, the Twitch streamer / YouTuber who set himself the foolish goal of walking 8000 miles in Minecraft to find the mythical Far Lands, whilst raising $450,000 for charity along the way!As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kurt J Mac - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #31

Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac! Episode 30 bring us the wonderful Flux Pavilion, we get excited about dubstep, knob-twiddling and sitting at the cool kids table when you really wanna be a library kid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flux Pavilion - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #30

Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac, this week we are joined by radio legend John Kennedy to discuss the every changing musical and radio landscape!As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Kennedy (Radio X) - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #29

Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac! This week we are join by Presenter, Twitch streamer, content developer and all-round delightful human Leah. We discuss working with Microsoft for Xbox On, becoming an Esports lead for Ford and the ups and downs of live streaming!As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leah aka Leahviathan - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #28

Welcome back to our first episode of 2020 and what a delightful guest week have for you this week! Dan is joined by podcaster, psychologist and epidemiologist, Dr Suzi Gage to the launch of her new book "Say Why to Drugs"As ever this podcast is made possible by the patrons of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Suzi Gage - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #27

Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac! Episode 26 is a special one, we're joined by Andrea Aiello for an End of Year review which ultimately gets sidetracked in stories from backstage with N'SYNC and giving Vanilla Ice a lip piercing. Enjoy!As ever this podcast is made possible by the patron of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea Aiello / End of Year Special! - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #26

Welcome back to another lovely chat on episode 25 of Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. This week we're joined by songwriter and multi instrumentalist Julie Campbell aka LoneLady. We discuss lofi production, developing her sound, filling ever bigger stages, supporting New Order and music as art.As ever this podcast is made possible by the patron of www.patreon.com/danlesac, thank you one and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LoneLady - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #25

Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. In Ep.24 Comedian, Broadcaster and former Podium Dancer, Marcus Brigstocke joins us to discuss the sacred cows of comedy, the joys of festival crowds, and his own journey with addiction.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus Brigstocke - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #24

Welcome back to another conversation between creators about stuff and things, aka Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac.This weeks guest is Nathan Fake, a genre pushing electronic musician who has been touring and releasing critically acclaimed music for 16 years. We discuss getting a headstart from a Motorola advert, how it feels to be the first album James Holden's Border Community ever released, how the live environment changes production, and what's next for him with Ninja Tune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Fake - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #23

Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. In Episode 22 we're joined by the Music Producer, Scratch DJ, Finger Drummer and now Podcaster, BUDDY PEACE. We discuss making beats for B Dolan, Sage Francis or Buck 65, and what prompted him to launch his own podcast. This podcast is kept running by all my delightful patrons at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buddy Peace - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #22

Welcome back to episode 21 of Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. This weeks guest is Beatboxer, Music Producer, World Record Holder and Mental Health advocate, SK Shlomo. We discuss the ups and downs of working as a creative, the struggle to be taken seriously and owning your mental health.This podcast is kept running by all my delightful patrons at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SK Shlomo - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #21

(Part 2 of 2) Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac, this weeks guest is podcaster and comedian Rich Wilson. We discuss relationships, changing gender roles and toes like pistons. This podcast is kept running by all my delightful patrons at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Wilson (Part 2) - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #20

(Part 1 of 2) Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac, this weeks guest is podcaster and comedian Rich Wilson. We discuss stripping away emotional barriers on his podcast "Insane in the Men Brain", free speech in comedy, and spending years honing your craft.This podcast is kept running by all my delightful patrons at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Wilson (Part 1) - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #19

(Part 2 of 2) Welcome back! This week I had the pleasure of talking to musician, builder and circuit destroyer Sam Battle aka Look Mum No Computer, we discuss building massive drone machines, a gameboy megasynth and surviving social media.This podcast is kept running by all my delightful patrons at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Look Mum No Computer (Part 2) - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #18

(Part 1 of 2) Welcome back! This week I had the pleasure of talking to musician and builder Sam Battle aka Look Mum No Computer. We talk Furby Organs, making ideas reality and attaching flamethrowers to everything!This podcast is kept running by all my delightful patrons at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Look Mum No Computer (Part 1) - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #17

This week I'm joined by the wonderful Jake Hicks, a photographer carving out his own niche within the photographic industry, specialising in high colour editorial work. We've had a 20 years friendship and collaborative relationship and it's my absolute pleasure to introduce him to you all!This podcast is kept running by all my delightful patrons at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake Hicks Photography - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #16

This week I'm joined by the Important Broadcaster himself, the Yes Man, the cult leader, Danny Wallace. We discuss stolen "For Sale" signs, politeness via his new book "F You Very Much" and the dystopian hells cape that is Twitter.If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Wallace - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #15

Welcome back for another episode of Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. Joining me for EP14 is Toy, Puppet and Model maker Kerry Dyer. We discuss working on Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs, the BBC's The Clangers, how to keep a puppet alive and launching her own toy line, Re-Moled. Check her work and filmography at https://www.kerrymakesthings.com AND consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerry Dyer aka Kerry Makes Things - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #14

Episode 13 here we come. Joining me this week on "Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac" is author, journalist and founder of The Quietus, Luke Turner. We discuss his perspective on being both critic and creator, tackle sexuality and masculinity, all whilst diving into his 2019 Wainwright Nature Writing prize and 2019 Polari Prize nominated memoir, "Out of the Woods". If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Turner - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #13

Welcome back to Falling Forward with dan le sac. Lets pick up where we left off for part to of our conversation with actress, author, model, pornographer and advice columnist, Stoya. This week we discuss acting on stage and screen (with her clothes on), her movie AI Rising (Ederlezi Rising), and fun with Fleshlights.(Original photo by Steve Prue)If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stoya (Part 2) - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #012

Hello once again to another fine episode of Falling Forward with dan le sac. This weeks guest is the ridiculously talented and multifaceted, Stoya. She's an actress, author, model, pornographer and advice columnist, so its fair to say we cover a lot, so much in fact that I've had to split it into two episodes. In this episode we cover her new project Zerospaces, her book "Philosophy, Pussycats and Porn" and the changing landscape of porn.(Original photo by Steve Prue)If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stoya (Part 1) - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #011

Oh my its the 10th, yes TENTH episode of Falling Forward. Look ma', we did it ma'! On this weeks episode we meet Producer and Scratchy man, DJ Yoda. We discuss the constant joy he finds in doing new things, breakfast cereal, working with every collaborator he possibly can and his new LP, Home Cooking!If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Yoda - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #010

Ayyy welcome back to the 9th episode of Falling Forward with dan le sac. This week we sit down with the amazing Tim Exile to discuss making music in the moment, creating the awesome Endlesss.fm APP and Buddhism. If you want to get free access to the APPs beta, hop over to Patreon.com/danlesac for all the install info etc or sign up here... http://bit.ly/2UlyCSf ENJOY!If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Exile  - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #009

Hello Hello Hello! Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. This weeks guest is Music Industry Veteran, Darren Hemmings from Motive Unknown. We have a good ole natter this week, we discuss: working with Run The Jewels, how Spotify are gaslighting us, mental health in creative industries and how every job is creative.If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren Hemmings from Motive Unknown - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #008

Welcome back! This weeks guest is artist, creative technologist and experimental game maker, Dan Hett. We discuss using code to create the beautiful, alternative ways to tell stories, fighting against radicalisation, and creating in the aftermath of loss.(Please note, this podcast discusses the Manchester Bombing, Extremism and Death, it may not be suitable for younger audiences)If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Hett - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #007

Welcome back to Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac! This weeks guest is an animation legend, Cyriak Harris. Even if you don’t know his name you’ve seen his work across the internet. We discuss plagiarism Vs inspiration, making a living from fun, and working for Mega Corps whilst living in a bedsit. Enjoy!If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cyriak Harris - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #005

Look mom, episode 4! This weeks guest is BBC 6Music host, the delightful Matt Everitt. We discuss life after success, working in a video shop, interviewing Radiohead and Trent Reznor lyrics. If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Everitt - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #004

Well look at that, you made it to the third episode of Falling Forward. This weeks guest is Andrew Hung, an electronic music & score producer who you may know from his band Fuck Buttons or his work with Beth Orton. We discuss the ending of creative relationships, his love of Portishead and his wonderful OSTs for “The Greasy Strangler” and “An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn”.If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Hung - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #003

Hey Hey! Welcome to the the second episode of Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. This weeks guest is a music producer and all round wondrous human, Chipzel. We discuss all things Chiptune, making music with Nintendo Gameboy's and cats being more popular than art.If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niamh Houston aka Chipzel - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #002

Hello there! Welcome to the very first episode of Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac. This weeks guest is Game Developer, Writer and Lego Enthusiast, Mike Bithell. We discuss games as art, Disney bin logistics and learning to speak.If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting this podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/danlesac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Bithell - Falling Forward with Dan Le Sac #001

The delightful trailer for Falling Forward, a series of long-form, unedited conversations with creators, hosted by dan le sac. Guests include Game Developers, Musicians, Animators and more. Episode #1 drops March 26th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.