Episodes

  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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 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 sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod
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  • 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/
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  • 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 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 sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Michael Brown Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/VideoGamePRGuy
    Vicarious PR Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/VicariousPR
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  • 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 sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Indie Shout Outs:
    Josh: Weird West
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097350/Weird_West/
    Vaughn: Our Elusive Suffering
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837980/Our_Elusive_Suffering/
    Time Codes: (Approximations)
    What we've been playing:
    Josh: 15:25 
    Tunic
    Vaughn: 20:50
    Main News Stories: 25:20
    Indie Shout-Outs: 32:35
    Listener Questions: 41:00
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  • 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 Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Indie Shout-Outs:
    Josh’s
    tERRORbane (BitNine Studio)
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1617030/tERRORbane/
    Vaughn’s
    Derelicts (Romain)
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1572000/Derelicts/
    Time Codes: (Approximations)
    Our Goodbye: 11:50
    What we've been playing:
    Josh: 25:21
    Tunic (Tunic Team)
    Vaughn: 31:40
    Main News Stories: 35:40
    News Cram: 1:00:20
    Indie Shout-Outs: 1:03:00
    Listener Questions: 1:07:35
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  • 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 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 sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Kevin Donnelly Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/_kdonnelly
    BOBBY TECHNOLOGY Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/bobbydimension
    CHAOTIC ERA Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/chaotic_era
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  • 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 crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Indie Shout-Outs:

    Josh’s

    Anno: Mutationem (Developer is ThinkingStars)

    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368030/ANNO_Mutationem/

    Vaughn’s

    Critter Crops (Skyreach Studio)

    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1641120/Critter_Crops/
    Time Codes: (Approximations)
    What we've been playing:
    Josh: 11:10
    Vampire Survivors (poncle)
    Vaughn: 25:30
    News Cram: 29:20
    Indie Shout-Outs: 35:52
    Listener Questions: 41:20
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  • 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 Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    LUCID Steam Page:
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717730/LUCID/
    The Matte Black Studio Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/_theMatteBlack
    Indie Pod Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/IndiePod
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  • 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 Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Indie Shout Outs:

    Josh’s

    Edricks’ Conquest: Skyrim and Diablo inspired open world action rpg

    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1863000/Edricks_Conquest/

    Twitter: @EdricksConquest

    Vaughn’s

    Sons of Valhalla: A 2D base-building strategy game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelchest/sons-of-valhalla-a-2d-base-building-strategy-game


    Indie Pod Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod
    Time Codes: (Approximations)
    What we've been playing:
    Josh: 12:30
    Risk of Rain2 (Hopoo Games)
    Vaughn:
    Main News Stories: 26:50
    News Cram: 44:40
    Indie Shout Outs: 51:45
    Listener Questions: 58:40
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  • 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 Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils Steam Page:
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726760/Curse_Crackers_For_Whom_the_Belle_Toils/
    Colorgrave Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/ColorgraveGames
    Indie Pod Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/IndiePod
    Indie Pod Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod
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  • 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 over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Indie Game Shout Outs:
    Josh:
    FREERIDE: An Action-RPG that's (not-so) secretly a Personality Test
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1597910/FREERIDE/
    Vaughn:
    I Am Ronin: Action-Adventure game
    https://twitter.com/FTorriss/status/1498146955314094087
    Time Codes: (Approximations)
    What we've been playing:
    Josh: 21:30

    Bio-Gun [DEMO] (Dapper Dog Digital)

    Forward: Escape The Fold [DEMO] Two Tiny Dice

    The Unliving [DEMO] (RocketBrush Studio)

    Vaughn: 37:20
    News Cram: 49:45
    Indie Shout Outs: 54:00
    Listener Questions: 58:50
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  • 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 world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Lone Ruin Steam Page:
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1452070/Lone_Ruin/
    Hannes Rahm Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/kebabskal
    Indie Pod Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/IndiePod
    Indie Pod Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod
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  • 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 crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Indie Game Shout Outs:
    Josh:
    Grey Block: A 3rd-Person Stealth Adventure
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1821070/Grey_Block/
    Vaughn:
    Bio-Gun: Side-scrolling twin-stick Shooter.
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1219240/BioGun/
    Indie Pod Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod
    Time Codes: (Approximations)
    What we've been playing:
    Josh: 20:35

    Infernax (Berzerk Studio)

    Tinykin [demo] (Splashteam)

    Vaughn: 29:10
    Main News Stories: 34:34
    News Cram: 59:30
    Indie Shout Outs: 1:04:20
    Listener Questions: 1:09:50
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  • 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 which we run you through all the news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Battle Cry of Freedom Steam Page:
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1358710/Battle_Cry_of_Freedom/
    Flying Squirrel Entertainment Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/fse_games
    Indie Pod Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/IndiePod
    Indie Pod Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod
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  • 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 Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    My Friend Pedro Steam Page:
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/557340/My_Friend_Pedro/
    Indie Pod Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod
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  • 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 sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Indie Shout Outs:
    Josh: Beyond the Long Night
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/noisyheadgames/beyond-the-long-night
    Vaughn: Astral Ascent
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280930/Astral_Ascent/
    Time Codes: (Approximations)
    What we've been playing:
    Josh: 7:25
    Grapple Dog (Medallion Games)
    Vaughn: 14:40
    Skul: The Hero Slayer (SouthPAW Games)
    Main News Stories: 20:00
    News Cram: 37:15
    Indie Shout Outs: 40:30
    Listener Questions: 45:50
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  • 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 news surrounding the world of Indie Game Development, as well as check out Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    Links:
    Isle of Jura Steam Page:
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/1703140/Isle_of_Jura/
    EM Games Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/EMGameDev
    Indie Pod Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/IndiePod
    Indie Pod Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod
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  • 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 Indies over on crowdfunding sites, answer your listener questions, and even interview a developer or two. So be sure to subscribe to Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast on your favorite listening platform.
    This is one of our formerly Patreon exclusive episodes. But we'll now be posting one every Monday until free feeds have caught up to the Patrons. Afterward, free feeds will receive Special Episodes and Book Club episodes one month after our Patrons. If you'd like to participate in the Book Club episodes become a patron today.
    Links:
    Indie Pod Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/IndiePod
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