Event Venue: Revolución de Cuba Manchester, 11 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR

Happening 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=dynamic

Beelievee's official Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/beelievee._/

Support Alistair raising money for Once Upon a Smile:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/alistair-sawyerr-1

Once 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_vzn

Big 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_/

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#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_vzn

Big 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_

Big up Taz!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_taracordiner_/

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#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_vzn

Big 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 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_vzn

Big 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_podig

Big 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/callum6763

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.

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_podig

Big up Host Nick! @TheCreatingIllusionsPodcast on YT!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vzn

Big 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_podig

Big up Host Nick! https://www.instagram.com/nyx_vzn

Big 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_podig

Big 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.dale

Joseph:

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=qr

Big up Co-Host James: https://www.youtube.com/@UCB-leWdVKB_5wqH8-4blrsA

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/j.amesmichael54/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-spencer-055a17292/⁠⁠

Big up Producer Dan: https://www.youtube.com/@DanVidss

Instagram: 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