Podcast Episodes

On top of the Fires of Hell w/ Daniel Benmergui (Storyteller)

Episode 113

We're joined by Daniel Benmergui (I Wish I Were the Moon, Fidel Dungeon Rescue), creator of the narrative-weaving puzzle game Storyteller. We discuss…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Playing in the Moment with Videogamo (DOBOTONE)

Episode 112

We're joined by Hernán Sáez of Videogamo (DOBOTONE, NAVE) to discuss his beautifully ephemeral party/arcade games, as well as Marie Foulston, a playf…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Finding Your Groove with John Johanas (Hi-Fi RUSH)

Episode 111

We're joined by John Johanas, Director of Tango Gameworks' pitch-perfect rhythm action game Hi-Fi RUSH. We discuss the many challenges of creating a …

2 years, 11 months ago

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Making Friends with Madison Karrh (Birth)

Episode 110

We're joined by Madison Karrh, the solo dev behind Birth, a curious new adventure puzzle game about building a companion to quell your loneliness. We…

3 years ago

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Answering Your Questions without a Guest

Episode 109

No guest this week, so we chat about the motley selection of games we're playing, before hopping into some thoughtful listener questions. We talk rea…

3 years ago

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Designing For Delight with Vectorpark (Windosill)

Episode 108

Patrick "Vectorpark" Smith joins us to discuss his curious and inspiring oeuvre, the lost art of Flash games and DVD menus, and the pros and cons of …

3 years, 1 month ago

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Welcoming Laura!

Episode 107

We welcome Laura E. Hall (they/she) as a permanent member of the cast! Fresh off a session of their online escape game The Traveler's Guide to Little…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Games of the Year 2022

Episode 106

Per tradition, we sit down with immersive puzzle designer Laura E. Hall - and bonus guest writer/developer Rob Dubbin - to count down our Top 5 games…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Making History with Josh Sawyer (Pentiment)

Episode 105

Josh Sawyer (Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity) joins us to discuss Obsidian's historical, narrative-driven adventure game Pentiment. We chat a…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Thanksgiving Leftovers

Episode 104

Our guest couldn't make it, so we gathered some listener questions and got weird! Join us for Thanksgiving recipes, our favorite recent game mechanic…

3 years, 3 months ago

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