Indie Luchador Podcast - Spiderduck
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 8 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsIndie Luchador is a podcast that focuses on Indie Games and interviews those that create them! OLE!
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Indie Luchador vs. Dave Lang from Iron Galaxy
October 12, 2015 13:46 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBHis name is Dave Fucking Lang. Sure. You might know him from all of that Giant Bomb stuff (and it IS glorious). But Dave Lang is also a serious businessman. Eric sits down with Dave Lang, the businessman/father to speak about how Iron Galaxy works, the joys of being a father to 3 diverse children, and the way he is perceived by gamers and games media. Prepare to hear Dave Lang in a way that people don't usually get to see.
Indie Luchador & Friends - Edmund McMillen LIVE!
July 30, 2015 00:22 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBEric interviews the person who started him on his journey as an interviewer, Edmund McMillen and his wife Danielle. They talk about Afterbirth, the current state of gaming, and much much more!
Indie Luchador & Friends - Mother Russia Bleeds
July 27, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBSo, get this; Eric's favorite game series of all time is Hotline Miami. In a close second is the amazing side-scrolling beat-'em-up, Streets of Rage. What would happen if somebody mixed those two games together? What if that is already happening? Well, it turns out that Le Cartel and Devolver Digital are about to bring Mother Russia Bleeds to the eyes of those willing to glance at the perfect mash-up. In this episode, Eric is joined by Le Cartel to speak about Mother Russia Bleeds, their s...
Indie Luchador & Friends - Episode 4 - Jeff Tanton
June 02, 2015 16:01 - 1 hour - 80 MBIt's been over a year! Eric has looked forward to this interview for a very long time. He always loved his first interview with Mediatonic's Jeff Tanton because of his conversations about stupid shit in video games. Last time it was the original Resident Evil's horrid voice acting. This time it's speaking about streaming and the Grand Theft Auto series. Of course, there's plenty more here. In fact, it's one of the longest interviews ever in the Indie Luchador series. Hell, who knows, maybe...
Indie Luchador & Friends - Episode 3 - Joe Mirabello of Terrible Posture Games
May 21, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThe show keeps rolling, and Eric continues with his fun. In this episode, Eric brings back Joe Mirabello to talk about Tower of Guns, and what his future looks like. The two also talk about the usual subject of how to get into the games industry.
Indie Luchador & Friends - Episode 2 or 3 - Alix and Calvin (RobotLovesKitty)
May 11, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBBLAM-O! Another episode of Indie Luchador and Friends is here. When Eric goes through his list of favorite guests ever, RobotLovesKitty always lands near the top. As a husband and wife team that don't want to kill one another, Alix and Calvin make some new and innovative games that scratch that itch you didn't know you had. This podcast is all about Alix and Calvin's weird road from living in a tree house just so they could make games, to having a a normal roof over their heads and crea...
Indie Luchador & Friends - Episode 2: Dennis Wedin: The Sequel
April 29, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBWHAT'S THAT!? INTRO MUSIC!!!??? FROM AN ACTUAL BAND!?!!!111! Yep, that's Fucking Werewolf Asso. Dennis Wedin's band. And FWA will open the show every time a new podcast comes out from Indie Luchador. After an amazing PAX East, Eric felt inspired to sit down with some of his favorite game developers that could inspire others to get into the games industry. The first developer he thought of was Dennis Wedin of Dennaton (Hotline Miami). Dennis didn't start out with ambitions of making Eric's ...
Indie Luchador vs. Friends - A New Day
March 20, 2015 12:00 - 58 minutes - 44.1 MBThe Indie Luchador, Eric Lee Lewis, and Trevor Osz sit down for the most awkward and vague podcast in the history of Indie Luchador. Mostly, we talk about where we're going from here and what you can expect from us. Some of it's vague, and we're sorry about that, but we can't talk about a lot of things yet. Enjoy!
Fallen Monument vs. Nicolae Berbece (Those Awesome Guys)
January 26, 2015 15:40 - 46.2 MBThere is a new Indie Luchador in town and he's not Eric Lee Lewis. I would like to say that with this first interview under my belt, I hope that I can fill these incredibly big shoes. Here's a bit about me before we go any further: I'm Mike-- also known as FallenMonument on Twitch TV. I'm a video game streamer by day. By night... Well, I stream then as well. I love indie games and rogue-likes. Now that that's out of the way, what's up, Jerks? Feast your ears on this sweet, sensual intervie...
Indie Luchador vs. Brent Sodman from Dodge Roll Games (Enter The Gungeon)
December 15, 2014 16:15 - 54 minutes - 18.7 MBThe PlayStation Experience came and went. There were multiple games that we got to learn more about, but there were some things that were unveiled at the event. One of these games was Dodge Roll Games' Enter the Gungeon. No, that's not a typo. It's a gun-centric dungeon crawler with multiple influences. Eric was joined by Dodge Roll's Brent Sodman to speak about what influenced this awesome gungeon-crawler, Devolver Digital's Fork Parker and his crazy habits, crossovers, and how Steam keys...
Indie Luchador vs. Dennis Wedin from Dennaton Games (Hotline Miami 2)
November 24, 2014 04:51 - 2 hours - 43.6 MBThis interview brings some major Hotline Miami news with it. Theories on what the story really is behind Hotline Miami, what is going on in Hotline Miami 2, and even a possibility of a Hotline Miami movie.
Indie Luchador vs Infinitap Games (Neverending Nightmares)
April 28, 2014 21:03 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBAs of late, horror games have been nothing but first-person games that see the player running away from a certain type of monster. This means that players basically keep getting the same scenarios over and over. Neverending Nightmares aims to deliver a bit of a new experience. Eric Lee Lewis sits down with Matt Gilgenbach to speak about how his battles with OCD and other mental illnesses influenced the graphic imagery of Neverending Nightmares. It makes for a unique experience that allows p...
Indie Luchador vs Vagabond Dog (Always Sometimes Monsters)
April 26, 2014 00:38 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this interview Eric Lee Lewis sits down with Justin Amirkhani to speak about the upcoming May 21, 2014 release of one of Eric's most anticipated games, Always Sometimes Monsters. These two gentlemen speak about trying to make a game that actually gives a realistic response to choice based upon gender, sexual orientation, and race. Justin speaks about what it is like having a highly-anticipated product that is also his first game. This is a very informative interview for gamers and de...
Indie Luchador vs Free Lives (Broforce) Part II
April 24, 2014 21:40 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBEric Lee Lewis sits down with the Free Lives guys to speak about how much it means to them to release Broforce on Steam Early Access. They also speak about the addition of the world map feature and what is to come in the next few updates. Also, when will Broforce have its official release on Steam? Listen in to find out. As usual with Free lives, this is a god one.
Indie Luchador vs Blackpowder Games (Betrayer)
April 18, 2014 01:40 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn an interesting turn of events Eric Lee Lewis sits down with Craig Hubbard of Blackpowder Games to speak about his time working on F.E.A.R., the legendary Blood, No One Lives Forever, and Betrayer. These two guys speak about how Betrayer moved from being a colorful game to being a first-person shooter with a black and white color palette. They also speak about the evolution of Kickstarter, as well as other topics like how money and time restraints left them making a more minimalist first-...
Indie Luchador vs Free Lives (BROFORCE)
March 24, 2014 22:49 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn this uber-patriotic interview Eric Lee Lewis sits down to discuss BROFORCE with Evan and Jarred from Free Lives. While the interview is more in the vein of comedy, there is also some great information about what is happening in the future of BROFORCE, and its soon-to-be released Steam Early Access Version of the game. So sit back and enjoy this interview about how a couple of South African gentlemen made the most American game ever. Also Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Indie Luchador vs Spearhead Games Part 2 (Project Cyber, Tiny Brains)
March 19, 2014 23:28 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis time Eric Lee Lewis is joined by Simon Darveau of Spearhead Games to speak about his perspective on marketing Project Cyber, their fast-paced working style, and the soon-to-be Indie Luchadwarf character. That's right! The Indie Luchador is about to make another appearance in an indie game!
Indie Luchador vs. Spearhead Games (Tiny Brains, "Project Cyber")
March 17, 2014 22:19 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this interview Eric Lee Lewis sits down with Malik Boukhira of Spearhead games to speak about their current project that is currently titled "Project Cyber", and the trials and tribulations of releasing Tiny Brains.
Indie Luchador vs Terrible Posture Games (Tower of Guns)
March 06, 2014 22:58 - 1 hour - 75 MBIT'S A TOWER OF GUNS! Well, not really. But it is an interview with the creator of Tower of Guns. Joe Mirabello is an absolutely fascinating man with a great backstory. He has worked on some games that many have loved, and has worked at some of your favorite companies.
Indie Luchador vs. RobotLovesKitty (Legend of Dungeon, Tiny Plumbers)
February 22, 2014 17:41 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIT'S A RETURN MATCH! Well, sort of. The last time that RobotLovesKitty was supposed to be on, Calvin fell ill to the old Pax Pox and Alix filled in for both people in the marriage. That interview can be found HERE. But this time is different. Alix and Calvin both join Eric Lee Lewis to speak about Legend of Dungeon and learn about a couple of their past projects. This interview was recorded on Valentine's Day. Due to some travel the interview is just making its way here. Nonetheless, thi...
Indie Luchador vs Necrophone Games (Jazzpunk)
February 06, 2014 05:28 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBOne of 2014's most anticipated games has arrived. Not only has Indie Luchador gotten some good coverage of Jazzpunk, but Eric Lee Lewis and Trevor Osz got to have an amazing interview with Luis Hernandez of Necrophone Games.
Grudge Match: Indie Luchador vs DoubleDutch Games (SpeedRunners)
January 31, 2014 22:45 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this interview, Eric once again sits down with Casper van Est of DoubleDutch Games to speak about the updates in SpeedRunners. These two also get into the subject of how games in Early Access are perceived.
Indie Luchador vs. Michael Stearns (Tiny Barbarian DX)
January 29, 2014 00:16 - 45.4 MBIn this interview Eric and Jovan sit down with Michael Stearns to talk about Tiny Barbarian DX.
Indie Luchador vs. Crazy Viking Studios (Volgarr the Viking)
December 28, 2013 01:44 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBEver since the release of Volgarr the Viking, Crazy Viking Studios gained some major fans in the Indie Luchador staff. Whether it was for perfect game design or the feeling of being a complete badass, Volgarr has proven why it is Indie Luchador's game of the year.
Indie Luchador vs. Michael "Bean" Molinari (Soundodger+)
November 18, 2013 22:51 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBA lot of topics are covered in this interview. Eric and Bean talk about how Soundodger+ came to be, and how he got other well-known musicians to contribute to this project. They also talk about Adult Swim Games, and where the future for Bean is.
Indie Luchador vs. DoubleDutch Games: The Rematch (SpeedRunners)
November 06, 2013 19:52 - 27 minutes - 25 MBCasper van Est sits down with Eric Lee Lewis and Jovan St. Lawrence to give an update on SpeedRunners. We talk about what is coming up around Christmas, and how the popularity of the game has changed the outlook of SpeedRunners. *There is one instance of a technical difficulty, but things quickly get back on track.*
Indie Luchador vs. Johnny Utah (Newgrounds/Concerned Joe)
November 02, 2013 23:05 - 1 hour - 69 MBEric Lee Lewis and Johnny Utah speak about how Mr. Utah got the part as the voice in Concerned Joe, and how he got involved with Newgrounds.
Indie Luchador vs. Drinkbox Studios
October 29, 2013 00:15 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIt's no secret that we here at Indie Luchador love indie games. It's also not a secret that we love wrestling AND luchadors. Hell, let's just say it- we love Guacamelee. So what did Jovan st. Lawrence and Eric Lee Lewis do? They sat down and had a chat with Augusto Quijano from Drinkbox to speak about Guacamelee and other possible future projects. A possible Guacamelee 2?
Indie Luchador vs. Orsolya Toth of Neocore Games (The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing)
October 08, 2013 18:56 - 25.5 MBIn this interview Eric Lee Lewis sits down with the Community Manager and PR representative for Neocore Games. There is some interesting information on what is coming soon in future DLC packs, and a little bit about the upcoming sequel.
Indie Luchador vs. Jeff Tanton from Mediatonic (Foul Play, Amateur Surgeon 3)
September 26, 2013 21:13 - 46.3 MBThese two dig into how Smashing Pumpkins' Tonight, Tonight and drinking inspired Foul Play,, the differing opinions on the game, and some weird rants on voice acting in Resident Evil, older games, and terrible ideas for a fictional Foul Play 2. Sit back and enjoy the show. And remember to always expect foul play!
Indie Luchador vs Jordan Goulding (RainBlade Studios)
September 19, 2013 23:33 - 10.5 MB*WARNING* There are a few noises that may cause some discomfort to those wearing headphones. You have been warned, Eric and Jordan get into some interesting talks about the power of learning with the help of videogames, and where Jordan plans to go with his career after Equalize Math. This is a little bit of a different conversation, but it is informative. For those looking to make a different type of impact with their games., this is a good interview for you
Indie Luchador vs. DoubleDutch Games (SpeedRunners)
September 16, 2013 22:10 - 37.4 MBIn this mano-y-mono interview, Eric Lee Lewis sits down with Casper van Est of DoubleDutch Games to talk about SpeedRunners. In the interview, these two men discuss where the idea of SpeedRunners came from, and what comes next on the way to a full release.
Indie Luchador vs. RobotLovesKitty (Legend of Dungeon)
September 11, 2013 00:21 - 24.6 MBEric sits down with Alix (@KittyLovesRobot) and talks about the developement and impending release of Legenf of Dungeon
Indie Luchador vs. Nicolae Berbece
August 15, 2013 19:31 - 39.6 MBOnce again Nicolae Berbece (Lead Designer of Concerned Joe) stops by for a talk. But this time things are a little different. Travis Belke conducts his first interview ever, and asks Nick where Concerned Joe stands today. Among other topics, Nick gets asked about Vrunk Dultures and good art.
Indie Luchador vs. Steve Gee from Adult Swim Games
July 13, 2013 21:44 - 47 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this exclusive interview with Adult Swim Games' Steve Gee, Eric and Steve explore the humble beginnings of Adult Swim Games and beyond! Steve Gee is the brilliant mind behind Adult Swim Games, and responsible for the livelihood of the company. He is in charge of finding new indie talent and bringing them the forefront. For those interested in business side of gaming, this is an interview that shouldn't be missed.
Indie Luchador vs. Tyler Clark
July 10, 2013 19:31 - 3.78 MBA look inside of the mind of a future indie dev.
Episode 6 - Indie Roundtable
June 28, 2013 02:24 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBIn this special episode, Eric Lee Lewis put together a panel of indie developers to, well, talk about anything and everything. Matt Lewandowski (Team2Bit), Nicolae Berbece (Those Awesome Guys), and Jon Davies (Megadev) talk about what their teams are up to, the state of the indie games industry, and they all pepper in a little about pop culture. This is a very interesting take from multiple perspectives. If you are interested in different views of the industry, this just might be the podc...
Indie Luchador vs. Matt Lewandowski of Team2Bit
June 23, 2013 02:15 - 48 minutes - 55.8 MBIt's finally happened-- Eric Lee Lewis finally got to interview Team2Bit! It's been a long time coming, and it actually turned out even better than expected. This interview starts out with Matt and another developer (Nicolae Berbece of Concerned Joe) speaking about GDC, then quickly gets into talk about Fist Puncher and its influences. Put on your tights and enjoy the ride.
Episode 5 - Wrestling with Indie Games
June 21, 2013 17:48 - 1 hour - 108 MBWelcome to the newest episode of the Indie Luchador podcast where Eric Lee Lewis, Trevor Osz, and Jovan St. Lawrence are here to show the world that indie games and wrestling mix pretty well. We talk about the newest in indie games, those indie games we were playing, had a few run-ins from Nicolae Berbece *wink* , and then talked about the good stuff going on in WWE right now. It's a pretty great time to be a wrestling fan!
Indie Luchador vs. Player Uno
June 08, 2013 20:03 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBFor those uninitiated with wrestling, Player Uno is a tag-team specialist. He is one half of the team known as The Super Smash Bros. But why have him in an indie gaming site? Well, Uno is a lover of indie games. Every day Uno covers an indie game over at The Nerd Slam. He gives a quick view of what the game is, and how it can appeal to others. Player Uno is generally one of today's greatest entertainers, and should definitely be on everybody's radar. Below are some videos to show who Pl...
Episode 4: Yawhg Leech Demon Baby Session
May 29, 2013 16:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBBe sure to read the description
Episode 3 - Future of Indie Games and Advertising Them
May 17, 2013 02:46 - 1 hour - 105 MBHave no fear-- episode 3 of the Indie Luchador Podcast is here! This week Team J.E.T. (Jovan, Eric, and Trevor) take on two indie developers, and friends of the show, Nicolae Berbece from Those Awesome Guys and Teddy Lee of Cellar Door Games. Together these 5 men tackle the future of indie games on the PlayStation 4 and how to help indie developers advertise their wares. Grab your thinking cap. You may need it.
Indie Luchador vs. Teddy Lee
May 14, 2013 03:58 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MBIn this interview, Teddy Lee of Cellar Door Games joins us to speak about their upcoming game. Trevor, Eric, and Teddy get deep into what Rogue Legacy is, and what makes it so damned special. Don't know about Rogue Legacy? Well, you should! Expect videos from us soon and more talk on podcasts.
Trevor and Eric are joined by Jovan Lawrence and Mike Hewitt to talk GameStop
May 11, 2013 00:48 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this week's episode of the Indie Luchador Podcast, Eric and Trevor are joined by the newest member of Galactic Gaming News (even before his GGN debut), Mike Hewitt and former GGN writer, Jovan St. Lawrence.
Interview and Giveaway: Indie Luchador Vs. Ty Taylor, Creator of "The Bridge" OLE!
May 06, 2013 02:48 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBThere has been a long-running debate about videogames being art. Thankfully, people like Ty Taylor prove that videogames are one of the biggest art forms today. Ty speaks about wanting to port The Bridge to different consoles, his inspirations, and deciding what is next.
Trevor & Eric's Origin Story
May 02, 2013 12:29 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBHey guys, Trevor and Eric did an Origin Story, an Issue #0 if you will talking about themselves, the website, and what it means to them. They talk about their passion for making it and what you can expect to see in the future from us. This is a raw unedited podcast where we delve deep into some straight talk. Hope you enjoy, and we will be doing this again in the future once we figure out a name for it.
Indie Luchador Vs. Nicolae Berbece from Those Awesome Guys. Designer and Artist of Concerned Joe. OLE!
May 01, 2013 16:00 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBIt's not everyday that you meet somebody as cool as Nicholae Berbece, but when you do, you know they are something special. In this interview we get a chance to learn a little bit more about Concerned Joe, Nicholae's inspirations, and a metric assload more.
INDIE LUCHADOR VS. KLEI ENTERTAINMENT MATCH 2 (COREY ROLLINS). OLE!
April 30, 2013 17:49 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBOnce again, another big thank you to Klei Entertainment. In the series of 3 interviews that is being conducted with Klei, Corey Rollins tells about his journey from games journalism to becoming the Community Manager for Klei. This is a great view into what it is like at Klei, what is coming up, and how one man has turned a grind into a dream job.
INDIE LUCHADOR VS. KLEI ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEW (KEVIN FORBES). OLE!
April 30, 2013 17:39 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBWe would like to thank Klei Entertainment for allowing us to do this interview. Sometimes a person can know so much about something and then learn some really cool and exclusive information that can knock the mask right off of their head.