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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast podcast

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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast

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  The HP Video Game Podcast Network - John JP Podlasek  

🎙️ Game Dev Advice is hosted by 30+ year game industry veteran John “JP” Podlasek, who interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, writers, arcade owners, CEOs, and more. Hear insider stories, practical tips, and real-world advice from across the gaming industry. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a longtime veteran, you’ll find valuable insights, career guidance, and behind-the-scenes stories—sometimes funny, always honest. 👉 Subscribe now and visit GameDevAdvice.com for more.

🎙️ Game Dev Advice is hosted by 30+ year game industry veteran John “JP” Podlasek, who interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, writers, arcade owners, CEOs, and more. Hear insider stories, practical tips, and real-world advice from across the gaming industry. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a longtime veteran, you’ll find valuable insights, career guidance, and behind-the-scenes stories—sometimes funny, always honest. 👉 Subscribe now and visit GameDevAdvice.com for more.

 

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#76

Starting an Indie Studio, Getting a Publisher, and Shipping the RPG Indie Hit Fretless: The Wrath of...

In this episode, Jeff Linville — co-founder of Ritual Studios — returns to Game Dev Advice... more

03 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:56

03 Nov 2025

#75

From Disney’s “Where’s My Water?” to Solo Indie Dev Success: How Creativity and Persistence Built a ...

In this episode, we dive deep into Tim’s creative journey behind Disney’s hit mobile game ... more

29 Aug 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:34

29 Aug 2025

#74

Laughs, Games & Career Turns: Mike Drucker’s Path from SNL, Nintendo to Tonight Show and New Memoir

In this episode of Game Dev Advice, writer and comedian Mike Drucker shares his journey ac... more

27 Jun 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:45

27 Jun 2025

#73

Stuart Maine on 28 Years in Game Development: Starting a Studio, Building Great Teams, Career Advice...

In this interview, veteran game designer Stuart Maine shares his 28-year journey in the ga... more

04 May 2025

50 MINS

50:23

04 May 2025

#72

Building a Successful Indie Studio with No Industry Experience, Betting on Steam, Game Jams, Finishi...

In this episode, Adam Coster, CEO of Butterscotch Shenanigans, shares his unique journey o... more

03 Mar 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:45

03 Mar 2025

#71

Navigating Game Industry Challenges, Job Hunting After a Layoff, the Rise of Consulting Firms, Celeb...

In this episode, industry veteran Adam Boyes discusses the complexities of the video games... more

04 Feb 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:25

04 Feb 2025

#70

Starting a Studio, Thriving Post-Layoff, Working at Epic Games, the Rise of UGC, Hiring Is Broken, S...

In this episode, I caught up with Alan Noon, founder and CEO of Drill Creative, Inc., to d... more

18 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:02

18 Dec 2024

#69

Working at Valve, Finding Mentors, Reinventing Yourself, Collecting Pinball, Grit, Nolan Bushnell, W...

Summary: ---Jeri Ellsworth shares her journey from childhood fascination with technology t... more

21 Nov 2024

2 HR 03 MINS

2:03:32

21 Nov 2024

#68

Starting a Studio, Don’t Give Up, Self Publishing, Being a CEO, and the Gold Rush ‘90s with Brad Hen...

In this episode, I speak with Brad Hendricks, CEO and Founder of Blind Squirrel Entertainm... more

05 Oct 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:27

05 Oct 2024

#67

Navigating a Layoff, Importance of Networking, Working at PlayStation, Resumes and Portfolios, Menta...

In this episode, I speak with Alex Gombos, a seasoned talent acquisition manager who share... more

04 Sep 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:23

04 Sep 2024

#66

Starting a Game Company, Underserved Developers, New Opportunities, Finding a Publisher, Industry Su...

In this episode, I speak with Ben Kvalo, the Founder and CEO of Midwest Games. Discover ho... more

10 Jul 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:17

10 Jul 2024

#65

Creating ANIMAL WELL, Building a Game Engine, Finding Opportunities, Indie Games, Dunkey, Going to D...

In this episode, I spoke with Billy Basso, the sole developer behind the hit indie game AN... more

10 Jun 2024

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:55

10 Jun 2024

#64

Working on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Artist Turned Designer, Serious Games to Triple A, NASA, Learning ...

In this episode, I spoke with Roxanne Splitt, Associate Design Director at Insomniac Games... more

02 May 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:20

02 May 2024

#63

Recruiters Talk Hiring, Job Strategies, Plan B, Call of Duty, Networking, ATSs, The Industry Layoff ...

In this episode, I spoke with Keith Plesha, Sr. Recruiter with Krafton Americas who offers... more

25 Mar 2024

1 HR 39 MINS

1:39:32

25 Mar 2024

#62

Working on Jedi Starfighter, Portfolios, DirectX’s Mission, Embracing AI, the Neuroscience of Play, ...

In this episode, I spoke with Sam Glassenberg, Founder and CEO of Level Ex, as we dive int... more

02 Feb 2024

58 MINS

58:06

02 Feb 2024

#61

Starting Bungie, UEFN, Teamwork, Making Halo, AI Concerns, Portfolios, UGC, Game Industry Optimism, ...

 I welcome Alex Seropian, founder and CEO of Look North World on this episode kicking off ... more

08 Jan 2024

48 MINS

48:44

08 Jan 2024