In our final developer Interview, Josh sits down with Ron Perry, the developer behind the upcoming title known as Grey Block. They talk all about being inspired to tell your story even if that means taking time from your personal life to finish your passion piece. Links: Grey Block Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1821070/Grey_Block/ Silver Rat Studios Twitter: https://twitter.com/silverrat_bos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 06, 2022•40 min
This is the very last episode of Indie Pod. This week we sit down to reflect on the years of Indie Pod, answer your final Indie Pod questions, and tell a whole lot of weird jokes. This has been an amazing journey and we hope you have an amazing life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 40 min
In this month's special episode, we sit down to talk about Yacht Club Games returning to Kickstarter for their next title, how we feel about it, and what, if anything, could have been done better. These special episodes go live one month early for our patrons. So if you're in dire need of more Indie Pod content be sure to join our amazing community over on Patreon. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episo...
Apr 02, 2022•41 min
This is our last book club episode in which we discuss some awesome Indies with our Patrons. This month we took a look at Berzerk Studio's old school Metroidvania, Infernax. Links: Infernax Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/374190/Infernax/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2022•32 min
In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Michael Brown, the CEO of Vicarious PR. He runs the PR company that, funny enough, are some of the main people who reach out to us about potential dev interviews. They talk all about how he went from a games journalist to running his own PR company and what his team does every day for companies big and small when it comes to games. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and ever...
Mar 30, 2022•35 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the GDC awards, the Good Suck, and a weird amount of saw-like ultimatums. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding ...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 179
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the allegedly "oppressive" work culture at Moon Studios, what was shown at the Humble Games Showcase, and Vaughn's new haircut. We also shout-out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Developm...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 178
In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Kevin, one of the developers working on Chaotic Era. They talk about how they developed this game in a rather unusual manner by actually creating the user interface first and building around more of a vibe rather than a mechanic or story for the game. They are planning to launch the game later this year for iOS devices and shortly after for Android. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tun...
Mar 23, 2022•43 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the upcoming ID@Xbox showcase, a bundle you shouldn't sleep on, and flicking it. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdf...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 177
In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Eric, the developer behind Lucid. They talked all about taking mental breaks and how he came back many years later after a hiatus with fresh eyes to totally revamp what would have been a more traditional Metroidvania. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game...
Mar 16, 2022•43 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the discovery of a long-lost relic, our ghostly antics, and Vaughn's beef with Subway employees. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indie...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 176
In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Joseph Hughes, the lead developer behind Curse Crackers. They talk all about the game and taking inspiration from everyday life experiences to shape the way he tells stories in games. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out...
Mar 09, 2022•34 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about all the awesome demos Josh has been checking out, Vaughn trapping himself, and a murder box. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies ov...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 175
In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with the developer of the upcoming title known as Lone Ruin. They talk about his experience of pushing himself to create a game prototype in a week and then deciding that he liked it so much, he would continue and turn it into a full game. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the wo...
Mar 02, 2022•49 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the never-ending development of No Man's Sky, more Team17 news, and Vaughn's old soul. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 174
In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Flying Squirrel Entertainment the developers behind Battle Cry of Freedom to talk all about how they went from individuals creating successful mods for games to creating their own realistic war game based on the American civil war with matches that can contain up to 500 players at a time. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In w...
Feb 23, 2022•43 min
In this month's Indie Game book club episode, we are joined by some of our amazing patrons to talk about DeadToast Entertainment's action game, My Friend Pedro. If you'd like to participate in these episodes or get them a month early join our community over on Patreon. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Dev...
Feb 21, 2022•45 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about alleged impropriety within Team17, if there's such a thing as a fair fight, and some awesome Indies. We also answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding site...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 173
In this week's developer interview, Josh sits down with Ewan of EM Games the developer of Isle of Jura. They talk about the game and being inspired by the success of smaller indie games that led him to think he could also create a game. He also did this all while maintaining an additional 9 to 5 job on the side. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the ...
Feb 16, 2022•29 min
In this month's special episode, Vaughn sits down with Eldar Basic of Polygon Studios to talk about NFTs moving into the games industry. They talk about the possible future of NFTs, their thoughts on the rollout so far, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indi...
Feb 14, 2022•51 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, Josh and Vaughn sit down to talk about the rollout and subsequent rollback of Team17's Worms NFT program, our favorite weather, and our greatest uncommon fears. We also shout out some awesome Indies, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of ...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 172
In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with the developers of Divine Studi0s developers of, Valorous. They talk about how they met while working at another video game studio and found out they wanted more control and vision when it comes to game creation. As well as, the struggles of having a small team and their dream of creating an indie game with Triple-A quality. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday...
Feb 09, 2022•42 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, Vaughn is out with COVID-19 so The Biggest of Average Josh Bois steps in for a solo episode. He talks about Joe Danger Back to iOS, his most uncommon fear, and the most awkward question that has ever been asked. He also shouts out an upcoming rogue-like dungeon crawler, Forward: Escape the Fold, answers your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday...
Feb 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 171
In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with the developers from the studio known as Floppy Club to talk about their upcoming game, Rytmos. They also get into having a musical background but being inspired by the interactive world of gaming. And about their desire to create a puzzle game that gives nonmusic players the accomplished feeling of creating music via the game itself. Links: Rytmos Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1634220/Rytmos/ Floppy Club Twitter: https://tw...
Feb 02, 2022•34 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about Super Rare Games opening its own publisher branch, Super Rare Originals, what celebrity would make a good butt, and if we'd rather have all hands or arms. We also check out some awesome Indies in our Indie Game Spotlights (Links Down Below), answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which w...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 170
In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Arman AKA Shotgun Anaconda to talk about their upcoming game, Velocity Noodle. They talk about his very in-the-moment process to video game creation and how he created this and a previous project as a solo dev as part-time side projects. If you like what you hear be sure to follow both Shotgun Anaconda and Velocity Noodle on Twitter, as well as add Velocity Noodle to your Steam Wishlist or just purchase the game outright. Links: Velocity No...
Jan 26, 2022•51 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we sit down and run through our favorite Indie Games of 2021. Including those with stand-out mechanics, must-buy indies for those getting into the genre, the best bang for your buck, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indi...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 169
In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Lee Hammoud, the developer behind the upcoming title known as Psychoverse City. They talk all about learning game development on your own, understanding how to talk to publishers, and all about wiggly buildings. Listen to the episode and you'll know what we mean. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through al...
Jan 19, 2022•39 min
In this week's episode of Indie Pod, we talk about the Pope's favorite Indie Game, a bunch of Indies heading to Gamepass, and what our favorite wang slang is. We also shout out two awesome Indies available now over on Steam, answer your listener questions, and much more. If you love Indie Games and want to stay informed, or better yet entertained, be sure to tune in each and every Friday for new episodes of Indie Pod. In which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game D...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 168
In this week's developer Interview, Josh sits down with Miro Straka, the developer behind the upcoming title known as Loot River. They talk all about going from a solo dev doing everything on your own to working with additional developers as a team and having a publisher. They also discuss the challenges that come with procedural generation and how much of an iterative change Loot River experienced before it became the game we know today. Links: Loot River Steam Page: https://store.steampowered....
Jan 12, 2022•43 min
