Best Videogames But Better Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 175: Weezer? I Barely Know Her! 52:49

2d ago52:49

52:49

You know what this world doesn't have enough of? Dive bar cover bands! Nothing can bring a group together like cheap beer, limp nachos, and 5 sweaty guys doing their best Journey impression. So, in the spirit of bringing the world together, we're recruiting members to form a house band for our new dive bar. But these aren't just your dad's buddies …

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Ep 413 - Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Artists with Rick Williams & Rodrigo Alonzo 50:30

2d ago50:30

50:30

Bringing a game to life means more than writing great code or creating stunning art, it requires harmony between both. But technical collaboration between developers and artists often hits snags, from miscommunication to mismatched expectations. In this episode our guest explores how to build workflows that support both sides of the pipeline, drawi…

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Ep 413 - Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Artists with Rick Williams & Rodrigo Alonzo 50:30

2d ago50:30

50:30

Bringing a game to life means more than writing great code or creating stunning art, it requires harmony between both. But technical collaboration between developers and artists often hits snags, from miscommunication to mismatched expectations. In this episode our guest explores how to build workflows that support both sides of the pipeline, drawi…

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How Tubi Is Coming for Netflix and YouTube in the New Streaming Wars 47:14

6d ago47:14

47:14

Tubi is a free ad-supported streaming service that's gaining ground on big players like Netflix and Amazon. It has the largest content library of any streaming platform, full of obscure gems and films by up and comers, including one starring TikTok influencer Noah Beck. Tubi CEO Anjali Sud says that by putting viewers first, the streamer is "expand…

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DLC EPISODE: DCOMstructed Rankings Supercut 1:47:30

9d ago1:47:30

1:47:30

DCOMstructed is the name of our Premium Patreon show where we consume and digest Disney Channel Original Movies as guys in our 30s. This month, we released our 25th movie review. Through 25 episodes we have created a DCOM Power Ranking list that we plan to relitigate next month! This episode is a supercut of our rankings of all 25 movies on our lis…

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Ep 412 - How to Keep Players Coming Back with Sergei Vasiuk 54:20

9d ago54:20

54:20

If you ever had issues or concerns about why your players leave, well... it's not because your game is bad, they leave because you stop giving them reasons to stay. So today, we tackle how effective Live Ops strategy builds real player loyalty, exploring event design, personalization, and content cadence that turn casual players into regulars. The …

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Ep 412 - How to Keep Players Coming Back with Sergei Vasiuk 54:20

9d ago54:20

54:20

If you ever had issues or concerns about why your players leave, well... it's not because your game is bad, they leave because you stop giving them reasons to stay. So today, we tackle how effective Live Ops strategy builds real player loyalty, exploring event design, personalization, and content cadence that turn casual players into regulars. The …

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Are AI Agents the Future of Business? Salesforce Is Betting $8 Billion on It 40:50

13d ago40:50

40:50

Informatica isn’t a household name, but it plays a crucial role in helping companies like Toyota and Unilever manage and organize vast amounts of data. As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, that data is like a gold mine. Customer relationship software company Salesforce recently struck a multibillion-dollar deal to acquire Informatica. …

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FEED DROP: Avenge This! Ironheart 1:18:57

16d ago1:18:57

1:18:57

We've got a full stack of hosts this week as the gang gets back together triumphantly to talk about Marvel TV's latest and greatest entry, Ironheart! Because it kind of came and went and got buried under the Supermans and Fantastics 4 of the world, you might not have caught this one. And, we're here to say you definitely should! Ironheart was a rea…

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Ep 411 - The Overlooked Key to Game Dev Productivity with Gilad Levanon 1:04:40

16d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Indie devs juggle tons of different task and responsibilites, and in that chaos do everything they can to maintain productivity. However, regardless of their effort to stay efficient and on task, most don't realize they're ignoring one of the most powerful tools for clarity, creativity, and decision-making: sleep. That’s why today we’re going to go…

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Ep 411 - The Overlooked Key to Game Dev Productivity with Gilad Levanon 1:04:40

16d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Indie devs juggle tons of different task and responsibilites, and in that chaos do everything they can to maintain productivity. However, regardless of their effort to stay efficient and on task, most don't realize they're ignoring one of the most powerful tools for clarity, creativity, and decision-making: sleep. That’s why today we’re going to go…

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Encore: Could Amazon’s Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race? 40:40

20d ago40:40

40:40

With Elon Musk’s Tesla piloting its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas and Waymo expanding, it’s the perfect time to revisit our interview with Zoox CEO Aicha Evans. She went deep with WSJ’s Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims on her decisions to sell the company to Amazon for over $1.2 billion and to keep Zoox’s radical design for a driverless car tha…

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FLAVOR TEXT: The Legend of Zelda 2:26:45

23d ago2:26:45

2:26:45

It's dangerous to go alone--take this incredibly convoluted timeline that attempts to wrap together several independent stories into one shared universe! That's right kids, 8 years in the making it's finally time for a FLAVOR TEXT about the one, the only, the Legend of Zelda! Join us on a hero's journey through time, winds, and sepia-toned twilight…

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Ep 410 - What Indies Need to Hear But Rarely Do with Jason Della Rocca 54:25

23d ago54:25

54:25

Between making a great game and having the drive to do it, it’s still only half the battle. Indie studios love chasing creativity, but often struggle to establish core business fundamentals that can turn passion into profit. That’s why today we’re going to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to stand out and succeed in games. From funding…

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Ep 410 - What Indies Need to Hear But Rarely Do with Jason Della Rocca 54:25

23d ago54:25

54:25

Between making a great game and having the drive to do it, it’s still only half the battle. Indie studios love chasing creativity, but often struggle to establish core business fundamentals that can turn passion into profit. That’s why today we’re going to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to stand out and succeed in games. From funding…

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Tariffs, EVs and China: A CEO Insider’s View of the Car Business 41:29

27d ago41:29

41:29

For months, the complex global auto industry has grappled with the added challenge of navigating the Trump administration’s trade war. That gives Swamy Kotagiri, the CEO of Magna International, a first-hand perspective of how tariffs, trade negotiations and shifting supply chains are reshaping the future of the business, today. How is the largest a…

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Why José Andrés Says We Need Leaders Who Believe in ‘Longer Tables’ 35:12

29d ago35:12

35:12

José Andrés knows what it’s like to work under pressure. From managing the chaos of restaurant kitchens, to running a global business empire, to helping feed people in disaster zones, the celebrity chef doesn’t like to sit still, especially when it comes to food. On a special bonus episode of the Bold Names podcast, Andrés speaks to WSJ’s Christoph…

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Ep. 173: The Foggy Fjords of Florida 1:10:05

30d ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Cities. According to Google, there's approximately 35,000 of them in the United States. Well, we here at DT!HQ believe that, of these approximately 35,000 cities, not nearly enough of them have their own superhero! That's why we're putting our heads together to solve this problem. Take a picture by the sign and smash a penny at the Welcome Center w…

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Ep 409 - Designing Emotionally-Driven Games with Nicholas O'Brien 58:04

1M ago58:04

58:04

Many games are fun, but few stay with us after the credits roll. So today, we’re going to dive into how indie devs can use game mechanics, narrative, and aesthetic choices to create emotional resonance and meaning in their titles. From narrative tools to methods that focus on player empathy, we unpack the secrets behind making games that create a l…

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Ep 409 - Designing Emotionally-Driven Games with Nicholas O'Brien 58:04

1M ago58:04

58:04

Many games are fun, but few stay with us after the credits roll. So today, we’re going to dive into how indie devs can use game mechanics, narrative, and aesthetic choices to create emotional resonance and meaning in their titles. From narrative tools to methods that focus on player empathy, we unpack the secrets behind making games that create a l…

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Three Geeky Dads' 300th Episode!!! 3:01:42

1M ago3:01:42

3:01:42

Hey Daywalkers and Nightstalkers...the time is upon us as we finally celebrate our 300th podcast episode! 7 years ago, Marc, Brien and Derek began their podcast journey and, after a few years, they were joined by Tito and now, in this, the 300th episode, the fantastic four-some take a look back at how it all started but, they aren't doing it alone …

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How Microsoft’s AI Chief Defines ‘Humanist Super Intelligence’ 43:00

1M ago43:00

43:00

Few people developing artificial intelligence have as much experience in the field as Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. He co-founded DeepMind, helped Google develop its large language models and designed AI chatbots with personality at his former startup, Inflection AI. Now, he’s tasked with leading Microsoft’s efforts on its consumer AI products…

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Ep. 172: The J Stands For Job (LIVE! at ANIMATE! Columbus) 37:15

1M ago37:15

37:15

After seven long years, DT!HQ finally landed at home in Columbus for a LIVE episode! The kind folks from ANIMATE! Columbus invited us to perform our humble podcast in their Social Club. Well we kicked down the door of that Social Club to ask the daring question: which IRL job would make the best subject matter for a JRPG? Andrew is talking about co…

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Ep 408 - How Indies Will Save the Industry with Erik Reynolds 1:08:55

1M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Mainstream game development is at a crossroads—bloated budgets, safe bets, and sequel fatigue are threatening innovation. But the indie scene might just be the industry’s best hope. In this episode, our guest unpacks how indies are not only surviving but reshaping the gaming landscape. We dig into what makes indie studios uniquely suited to lead th…

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Ep 408 - How Indies Will Save the Industry with Erik Reynolds 1:08:55

1M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Mainstream game development is at a crossroads—bloated budgets, safe bets, and sequel fatigue are threatening innovation. But the indie scene might just be the industry’s best hope. In this episode, our guest unpacks how indies are not only surviving but reshaping the gaming landscape. We dig into what makes indie studios uniquely suited to lead th…

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Booz Allen CEO on Silicon Valley’s Turn to Defense Tech: ‘We Need Everybody.’ 38:04

1M ago38:04

38:04

Horacio Rozanski says he is obsessed with speed. As the CEO of Booz Allen Hamilton, a company that helps government agencies leverage the latest advances in technology used by the private sector, he has insight into the global race to develop artificial intelligence, especially in the realm of warfare. How does Rozanski see the relationship between…

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Ep 407 - How Game Mechanics Can Transform How We Learn with Micah Greenleaf 56:39

1M ago56:39

56:39

Leveling up in real life takes more than just discipline, passion and trying to level up others, it takes smart design. In this episode, we explore how game design principles can help us, devs and creators, develop practical life skills, reframe personal challenges, and even learn more effectively from that process. To today, we’re going unpack how…

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Ep 407 - How Game Mechanics Can Transform How We Learn with Micah Greenleaf 56:39

1M ago56:39

56:39

Leveling up in real life takes more than just discipline, passion and trying to level up others, it takes smart design. In this episode, we explore how game design principles can help us, devs and creators, develop practical life skills, reframe personal challenges, and even learn more effectively from that process. To today, we’re going unpack how…

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Captain America: Brave New World 2:08:04

2M ago2:08:04

2:08:04

This week we're taking a look at Captain America: Brave New World. Set some time after the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson has now fully embraced his title as the new Captain America. Now Sam is summoned to the White House as the newly elected president Ross wants to work with him on rebuilding the Avengers. But trouble quic…

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Ep. 171: Nintendouroboros 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Every year, around the holiday season, we gather at DT!HQ for a gift exchange of the wildest video game peripherals we can find. Well we're still six months out from that, but we just got a new Nintendo console and the nerds are already rabid for a new Nintendo peripheral. So we gathered at DT!HQ for what some may call a halfway-to-the-holidays par…

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Ep 406 - Building Games and Community with Purpose with Riad Djemili 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

Indie devs often wear too many hats, making it hard to give each area, like production, marketing, and community the attention it deserves. But what happens when you're stretched too thin? How does that affect your game, your message, and the trust you've built with players? In today’s discussion, we’ll look at the real-world challenges of running …

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Ep 406 - Building Games and Community with Purpose with Riad Djemili 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

Indie devs often wear too many hats, making it hard to give each area, like production, marketing, and community the attention it deserves. But what happens when you're stretched too thin? How does that affect your game, your message, and the trust you've built with players? In today’s discussion, we’ll look at the real-world challenges of running …

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Sinners (2025) 2:04:33

2M ago2:04:33

2:04:33

Hey daywalkers and nightstalkers, this week, we're taking a look at the hit Ryan Coogler film, SINNERS. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as criminal twin brothers, Smoke and Stack Moore, who return to their hometown after working for the Chicago Mob, where they attempt to start again by opening th…

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FLAVOR TEXT: Leisure Suit Larry 1:50:56

2M ago1:50:56

1:50:56

The year was 1981 and the world of video games was about to get HORNY, but probably not the kind of horny you expect. Through the early '80s and mid '90s, one video game series was injecting both passion and stank into computers everywhere. That series was known as Leisure Suit Larry, and this is his story. Follow along with the complete Imgur libr…

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Ep 405 - How to Spot and Support Viral Games with Sam De Boeck 40:34

2M ago40:34

40:34

Many developers dream of going viral, but few understand what it actually takes to get there. While focusing on virality isn’t everything, it can help build momentum. So today, we’re going to talk about how to identify, shape, and publish games with viral potential, all without chasing trends or sacrificing originality, by learning what early signa…

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Ep 405 - How to Spot and Support Viral Games with Sam De Boeck 40:34

2M ago40:34

40:34

Many developers dream of going viral, but few understand what it actually takes to get there. While focusing on virality isn’t everything, it can help build momentum. So today, we’re going to talk about how to identify, shape, and publish games with viral potential, all without chasing trends or sacrificing originality, by learning what early signa…

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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1:48:00

2M ago1:48:00

1:48:00

Whale, we weren't able to record this last week for the end of our May the 4th month but, like the time-travelers of this movie, we're playing fast and loose with the time-line by moving the end of May to the beginning of June. As you may have guessed, for the end of this month, we're bringing to you another "Drink 'til it's good" episode where we …

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Ep. 170: March of the Chive Guys 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Long time listeners of DT! should be well aware that we here at DT!HQ, we love a TV Docuseries. Be it cults, special interests, or shocking moments in history, a show made to shock and educate is a show made for us. That's why the execs at Big Documentaries reached out to us to help with their new project. They need to create the next big summer hi…

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Ep 404 - Redefining the Publishing Landscape with Ben Kvalo 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

The publishing model most indie devs face is outdated and often stacked against them. Rigid contracts, hidden expectations, and a lack of real partnership force devs to choose between full independence or giving up too much. But thankfully, a new approach is emerging. In this episode, we explore what a modern publishing model looks like, one that’s…

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Ep 404 - Redefining the Publishing Landscape with Ben Kvalo 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

The publishing model most indie devs face is outdated and often stacked against them. Rigid contracts, hidden expectations, and a lack of real partnership force devs to choose between full independence or giving up too much. But thankfully, a new approach is emerging. In this episode, we explore what a modern publishing model looks like, one that’s…

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FLAVOR TEXT: Final Fantasy (Pt 2) 3:47:39

2M ago3:47:39

3:47:39

And so, the Warriors of Light continued their long journey through a crystal tower, a series of unnecessary self-sacrifices, and the literal end of the world to end up here: Staring down the barrel of the story of Final Fantasy 7. Join us for Part 2 of our epic adventure through each and every mainline Final Fantasy game, highlighting the context y…

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