ReadyAimFire

About ReadyAimFire

We bring players closer to the games they love by chatting with the people who make them, from actors and developers to everyone in between.

Publisher

ReadyAimFire

Category

business · leisure · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Apr 2025

Latest episode

7 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Apr 2026

   David Menkin on FFXVI, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and the Pressure of Voicing Luke in LEGO Star Wars

   David Menkin talks about voicing the villainous Barnabas Tharmr in Final Fantasy XVI, playing Breach in Valorant, and navigating a decades-long career as one of gaming's most versatile voice actors. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from FFXVI, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Battlefield Bad Company, and more. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: 🎧 Spotify: https://readyaimfire.tv/spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://readyaimfire.tv/apple ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyAimFireStudio (https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyAimFireStudio) 🌍 Website & Email Sign-Up: https://readyaimfire.tv (https://readyaimfire.tv) 📱 Follow ReadyAimFire: Instagram: @readyaimfirestudio (https://www.instagram.com/readyaimfirestudio) TikTok: @readyaimfirestudio (https://www.tiktok.com/@readyaimfirestudio) Twitter/X: @rdymfr (https://x.com/rdymfr) LinkedIn: ReadyAimFire (https://www.linkedin.com/company/readyaimfire/) Bluesky: readyaimfire.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/readyaimfire.bsky.social) New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe now and rediscover the games you love. Listen to ReadyAimFire (https://readyaimfire.captivate.fm/listen) Copyright 2026 ReadyAimFire

2. 

   4 Feb 2026

   Rich Keeble on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Monoco magic, and becoming Trash Can Man

   Rich Keeble talks about playing Monoco and the unforgettable Trash Can Man in GOTY winner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, fan impact, and the art of bringing legendary video game characters to life. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: 🎧 Spotify: https://readyaimfire.tv/spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://readyaimfire.tv/apple ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyAimFireStudio (https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyAimFireStudio) 🌍 Website & Email Sign-Up: https://readyaimfire.tv (https://readyaimfire.tv) 📱 Follow ReadyAimFire: Instagram: @readyaimfirestudio (https://www.instagram.com/readyaimfirestudio) TikTok: @readyaimfirestudio (https://www.tiktok.com/@readyaimfirestudio) Twitter/X: @rdymfr (https://x.com/rdymfr) LinkedIn: ReadyAimFire (https://www.linkedin.com/company/readyaimfire/) Bluesky: readyaimfire.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/readyaimfire.bsky.social) New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe now and rediscover the games you love. Listen to ReadyAimFire (https://readyaimfire.captivate.fm/listen) Copyright 2026 ReadyAimFire

3. 

   21 Jan 2026

   Alix Wilton Regan on Mass Effect, Cyberpunk 2077 & Landing Lara Croft in Tomb Raider

   Alix Wilton Regan talks Mass Effect, Divinity, Cyberpunk 2077, and playing the legendary Lara Croft in Tomb Raider. Hear her behind-the-scenes stories, fan impact, and the art of bringing legendary video game characters to life. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: 🎧 Spotify: https://readyaimfire.tv/spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://readyaimfire.tv/apple ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyAimFireStudio (https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyAimFireStudio) 🌍 Website & Email Sign-Up: https://readyaimfire.tv (https://readyaimfire.tv) 📱 Follow ReadyAimFire: Instagram: @readyaimfirestudio (https://www.instagram.com/readyaimfirestudio) TikTok: @readyaimfirestudio (https://www.tiktok.com/@readyaimfirestudio) Twitter/X: @rdymfr (https://x.com/rdymfr) LinkedIn: ReadyAimFire (https://www.linkedin.com/company/readyaimfire/) Bluesky: readyaimfire.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/readyaimfire.bsky.social) New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe now and rediscover the games you love. Listen to ReadyAimFire (https://readyaimfire.captivate.fm/listen) Copyright 2026 ReadyAimFire

4. 

   24 Dec 2025

   Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Neil Newbon Answers YOUR Questions

   Actor Neil Newbon discusses his career and award-winning performance as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, answering fan questions about acting, performance capture, and gaming in this interview.

5. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Samantha Béart on Baldur’s Gate 3 & New Titles Fading Echo and Absolum

   Samantha Béart discusses voicing Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3, explores the emotional impact of player stories, and previews her work in upcoming titles Absolum and Fading Echo in this interview.

6. 

   26 Nov 2025

   Black Myth Wukong | The Performance Behind Sun Wukong & The Reality of Acting in Games

   Host Tom interviews Mark Takeshi Ota, voice actor for Sun Wukong in Black Myth: Wukong, about acting in video games, motion capture techniques, and character development, offering insights into bringing virtual characters to life.

7. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Mass Effect | Jennifer Hale on Commander Shepard and Building a Legendary Career

   Voice actress Jennifer Hale discusses voicing Commander Shepard in Mass Effect, explaining how collaboration and dedication helped her build a legendary voice acting career in this interview.

8. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Ryan Laley on Teaching a Sidemen Member, Success on YouTube, and Making the Survival Horror Game Mimic

   Kezia and Tom interview indie developer Ryan Laley about his journey teaching game design, building a YouTube community, and creating the survival horror game Mimic.

9. 

   19 Aug 2025

   Inel Tomlinson on The First Descendant, Space Marine 2 & Shaping Game Worlds

   Actor and comedian Inel Tomlinson discusses the emotional reality and challenges of bringing video game characters to life in this interview.

10. 

    5 Aug 2025

    Becoming Amicia – Charlotte McBurney on A Plague Tale, Final Fantasy and more

    Actress Charlotte McBurney discusses voicing Amicia in *A Plague Tale* and young Jill in *Final Fantasy XVI*, revealing her creative upbringing and the emotional connection she forms with her characters in this interview.

11. 

    22 Jul 2025

    You’re Becoming Hysterical – Inside Alien: Isolation with Will Porter & Anthony Howell

    Actors Anthony Howell and Kez, along with writer Will Porter, revisit the creative process behind the iconic survival horror game *Alien: Isolation*, discussing early script reads and performance capture in this interview episode.

12. 

    8 Jul 2025

    Artistry and Antics on Final Fantasy XVI – with Hannah Price, Oli Chance, Morgan Rushton & Martin Vaughan

    Performance directors Hannah Price, Oli Chance, Morgan Rushton, and Martin Vaughan discuss artistry and antics in Final Fantasy XVI, revealing challenges and creative processes behind game storytelling in this interview with Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey.

13. 

    24 Jun 2025

    How Baldur’s Gate Broke Through – Kirsty Gillmore on Empathy, Safe Spaces and Directing Magic in the Studio

    Voice and performance director Kirsty Gillmore discusses directing voice acting for games like Baldur's Gate 3 with hosts Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey, emphasizing empathy and safe spaces for actors in this interview.

14. 

    10 Jun 2025

    From Prague With Love – Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Unfiltered, with Tom McKay & Luke Dale

    Actors Tom McKay and Luke Dale discuss their experiences portraying Henry of Skalitz and Hans Capon in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance games, including motion capture and fan interactions, in an interview with Tom Stacey and Kezia Burrows.

15. 

    28 May 2025

    Wisdom from The Witcher – Becoming Geralt, Fan Tattoos and Dungeons & Dragons with Doug Cockle

    Voice actor Doug Cockle discusses voicing Geralt in The Witcher, shares insights on the games industry, and explores his love for Dungeons & Dragons in an interview with Kezia Burrows and Tom Stacey.

16. 

    13 May 2025

    When Directing for Games Gets Intense – Damien Goodwin on Directing for Returnal, Greedfall, Helldivers 2 and more

    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 and TV director to working on high-profile video game titles like Dragon Age: Inquisition, Greedfall, Helldivers 2, and Returnal. The conversation spans chance industry encounters, the evolving nature of game performance, and the increasingly important role of collaborative, actor-centric direction in delivering nuanced, emotionally compelling game narratives. You’ll hear: How a chance encounter on a train got Damien his break in video games Insights on the collaboration between director, actor and development team in building a character What it was like directing Returnal, including the intense emotional weight handled by lead actor Jane Perry Advice for aspiring games performance directors. “No two games are the same in a lot of ways. Your process evolves according to the content that you’re working on.” – Damien Goodwin Whether you’re a fan of heartfelt games performances or curious about breaking into game direction yourself, join us for this insightful episode. 🧭 Key Points &amp; Timestamps: 00:01:59 – From TV to gaming: Damien’s fortuitous path into the industry 00:05:13 – Directing performance–and the essentials of collaboration 00:08:01 – The shared language of actors 00:11:00 – Actors taking ownership–the created language in Greedfall 00:16:05 – Enhancing storytelling where player choice is crucial 00:18:27 – How seamless gameplay and cinematics affect performance 00:22:10 – Character development takes time: protecting the actor 00:27:07 – Researching for projects (when you’re not a great gamer!) 00:29:08 – Directing VR – surprising casting for PlayStation’s The London Heist 00:31:44 – Returnal: an intense journey of discovery 00:35:58 – The impact of games marketing and social media 00:39:12 – Innovative studios and exciting directing 00:42:35 – Tech and coding: knowing what you don’t know 00:44:53 – Adaptability, the director’s secret weapon 00:48:00 – Experiencing the satire of Helldivers 2 👤 Guest Info: Damien Goodwin is a film, television and cinematic performance capture and voice director for games. He has worked on many award-winning video games and TV series. Recent games include Helldivers 2, Star Wars Outlaws, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and Returnal, which won Best Performance BAFTA for Jane Perry in 2022. 🌐 LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-goodwin-88b04b16/) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/damiengoodwin_director/) 🔗 Resources &amp; Mentions: Sheffield Crucible Theatre (https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/) Side (Audio Production for Games) (https://side.inc/services/audio-production) Channel 4 - Hollyoaks (https://www.channel4.com/programmes/hollyoaks) Dragon Age: Inquisition (Official) (https://www.bioware.com/games/#dragon-age-inquisition) BioWare (https://www.bioware.com/) The <a...

17. 

    29 Apr 2025

    The Warrior Behind Lae’zel – Devora Wilde on Baldur’s Gate 3, Polarising Player Reactions and Unexpected Fame

    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 muddling through technical challenges to discovering her own voice, Devora opens up about the wild, unpredictable, and deeply human ride of bringing one of gaming’s most complex companions to life. Discover how four and a half years behind the mic—and a self-tape filmed in a living room—led to one of gaming’s most polarising, unforgettable heroines. Hear the true impact of storytelling as Devora shares how fans’ lives have been changed, sometimes “more than years of therapy,” by the journey of her character. Get an unfiltered look at performance capture, improvisation, and collaborating through unexpected personal moments (including recording days before giving birth!). "Sometimes I feel like I just went in and said the words… and then to have people so passionate about these characters—it’s kind of blown my mind." — Devora Wilde Settle in and hit play. This is The ReadyAimFire Podcast, bringing you the stories behind your favourite games, from the people who make them. 🧭 Key Points &amp; Timestamps: 00:00:22 – Guest reactions: Not knowing about nudity filters 00:02:30 – Explaining Baldur’s Gate 3 in one sentence 00:03:32 – How Lae’zel is misunderstood—Devora’s emotional lens 00:04:57 – Polarised player reactions to Lae’zel 00:08:10 – Four and a half years of performance capture 00:11:20 – Surprise: Voice actors for talking cats 00:16:43 – Finding fulfilment in games vs. TV/film 00:17:22 – Gaming’s “golden age” and the power of writing 00:18:43 – Advice for actors breaking into games 00:21:24 – How romance scenes were actually performed 00:25:01 – Recording mocap for Baldur’s Gate 3 while pregnant 00:28:36 – Flexibility: Balancing TV, pregnancy, and game work 00:30:40 – Collaborating with writers—character evolving with performance 00:32:09 – Voice transformation: Lae’zel’s vocal journey 00:38:19 – Most unusual convention fan moments 00:49:10 – Players tell Devora: “Lae’zel helped more than years of therapy” 👤 Guest: Devora Wilde Devora Wilde is an actor celebrated for her powerful and nuanced performances. She is best known to gamers as the voice and performance actor behind Lae’zel in Baldur’s Gate 3, delivering a bold, layered portrayal that helped shape one of the game’s most iconic characters. Beyond BG3, her work includes appearances in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom LIberty, Split Fiction and Dragon’s Dogma II, as well as a diverse range of TV and film roles. A passionate advocate for the craft of acting in games, Devora brings physicality, emotional depth, and fierce authenticity to every role. She continues to inspire players and performers alike by pushing the boundaries of storytelling in interactive media. 🌐 Website (https://www.devorawilde.com (https://www.devorawilde.com)) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/devora_wilde (https://www.instagram.com/devora_wilde)) 🔗 Resources &amp; Mentions: Baldur's Gate 3 (https://baldursgate3.game/) Dungeons &amp; Dragons (https://dnd.wizards.com/) <a href="https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

18. 

    29 Apr 2025

    The Space Marine You Can Hear Scream – Warhammer, Welsh Kings and Sentient Mushrooms with Michael Geary

    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 Keziah 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 characters at home (with a makeshift duvet booth and occasionally anxious neighbours), the joy of playing everything from sentient mushrooms to mighty heroes, and why authenticity, inclusion and fun are central to a great performance. You’ll hear: What it’s really like to voice epic game roles—and why even orcs sometimes sound Welsh The technical and emotional craft behind world-class voice acting Candid reflections on building a creative life in games, and the importance of mentorship and play The time Michael almost threw up in the booth—and it made the game! "You can literally play any character… It’s a democratising process, being a voice actor." – Michael Geary It’s not just about the games—it’s about the people who shape them. Join us for this warm, witty, and inspiring episode. 🧭 Key Points &amp; Timestamps: 00:02:23 – Stumbling into voiceover – advice that changed everything 00:03:04 – DIY home studio—and warning the neighbours 00:05:12 – Why voice acting is “democratizing” for performers 00:06:49 – The struggle—and pride—of voicing Welsh characters in games 00:09:42 – From theatre to games: Breaking down old stigmas 00:10:39 – How games lead inclusion in entertainment 00:12:01 – Teaching audio: letting actors “play” with their limits 00:13:55 – Looking after your voice—honest truths and practical tips 00:15:52 – How a theatre background shapes games performance 00:18:02 – Accidental practice: cold-reading from “sales” and shop signs 00:21:00 – LAN parties, Left 4 Dead, and gaming socials 00:28:43 – Finding characters—turning breakdowns into monologues 00:31:01 – The madness of Warhammer 40K—explained in a minute 00:33:37 – Warhammer audiobooks: big, weird words and lore obsession 00:47:12 – AI in games—what can (and can’t) be replaced? 👤 Guest Info: Michael Geary is a seasoned actor with a background in theatre, film and TV, and AAA games. His work includes Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Total War: Warhammer III, and numerous roles spanning other franchises. He also teaches and mentors actors in how to use their bodies and voices as tools of authentic performance. 🌐 Website (https://www.michaelgearyactor.co.uk/) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/michaelgeary1973/) 🔗 Resources &amp; Mentions: Warhammer 40,000 (Warhammer 40k) (https://warhammer40000.com/) Warhammer: Total War – Thrones of Britannia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_War_Saga:_Thrones_of_Britannia) BAFTA (https://www.bafta.org/) Damn Good Voices (https://damngoodvoices.com/) Isovox (https://isovoxbooth.com/en-gb) GreedFall (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GreedFall) Fable (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2769570/Fable/) /<a...

19. 

    20 Apr 2025

    ReadyAimFire – Official Trailer

    Fall in love with your favourite video games all over again. In this trailer, meet your hosts—actor Kezia Burrows (Alien: Isolation, Baldur’s Gate 3) and producer Tom Stacey—as they introduce ReadyAimFire: the podcast that brings you behind the scenes with the designers, artists, and storytellers who craft the games we escape to. Every other week, we speak to the people responsible for the characters you love, the worlds you get lost in, and the stories that stick with you. Whether you’re a die-hard gamer or just here for the creative process, you’ll come away inspired, entertained, and reminded why you picked up a controller in the first place. 🔊 In this trailer: Why this podcast exists—and who it’s for How Tom and Kez came together to launch the show What to expect from future guests and episodes The creative promise behind every story we tell 🔗 Listen &amp; Subscribe: 🎧 Spotify: https://readyaimfire.tv/spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://readyaimfire.tv/apple ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyAimFireStudio (https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyAimFireStudio) 🌍 Website &amp; Email Sign-Up: https://readyaimfire.tv (https://readyaimfire.tv) 📱 Follow ReadyAimFire: Instagram: @readyaimfirestudio (https://www.instagram.com/readyaimfirestudio) TikTok: @readyaimfirestudio (https://www.tiktok.com/@readyaimfirestudio) Twitter/X: @rdymfr (https://x.com/rdymfr) LinkedIn: ReadyAimFire (https://www.linkedin.com/company/readyaimfire/) Bluesky: readyaimfire.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/readyaimfire.bsky.social) New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe now and rediscover the games you love. Listen to ReadyAimFire (https://readyaimfire.captivate.fm/listen) Copyright 2025 ReadyAimFire

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• Neil Newbon
• Samantha Béart
• Mark Takeshi Ota
• Jennifer Hale
• Ryan Laley

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YouTube views

70,481

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.9 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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78

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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