YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -This is YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY, an interview podcast with people from the games industry. Rotating guests, in-depth conversations and topical dialogue action guaranteed.
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EPISODE 36: Justin Perez
February 18, 2024 17:15 - 1 hour - 208 MBTime to sheath your lightsaber and listen to this podcast folks! This episode I am joined by Justin Perez, a gameplay designer who is best known for his work on games with incredible combat such as Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning and the Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order series. We discussed the current state of the games industry, him appearing in the book Press Reset and the importance of working from home. Furthermore we talk about all things Star Wars, what he pays attention to when it comes to...
EPISODE 35: Andrejs Kļaviņš
January 15, 2024 20:05 - 1 hour - 141 MBA brand new episode for all you great murder mystery loving detectives out there is here! This time I am joined by Andrejs Kļaviņš from Color Gray Games. Andrejs and his brother are the creators of the Case of the Golden Idol, one of the best indie games of recent memory. We discuss making the game, how to find the right difficulty for a puzzle game and how becoming a father impacts your sleep schedule. Furthermore, we go into detail on designing a word based game for an internatio...
EPISODE 34: M|O|O|N
December 23, 2022 08:49 - 1 hour - 114 MBLet’s get the dust off and finish this year strong! This episode I am joined by Stephen Gilarde, who is a DJ best known for being featured on the Hotline Miami 1 & 2 soundtrack. We discuss why he came back to the M|O|O|N moniker, his side project Was Fret, how Hotline Miami changed his life and his opinions on landlords. Furthermore, we go into detail on the issue with Spotify, Stephen talks about the only good website on the internet, dealing with social media and we get never before shar...
EPISODE 33: Masao Kobayashi
December 03, 2022 08:14 - 54 minutes - 69.3 MBLet me pitch you an idea. How about you check out this new podcast episode?! This episode I am joined by Masao Kobayashi, who is the co-founder and the studio manager of Cut to Bits. We discuss growing up in Japan, pitching games to publishers and cultural differences. Furthermore, we go into detail on community management, learning from mistakes and Masao shares his three essential manga recommendations. Time – Topic Discussed: 0:00 - Intro 03:50 - The What else do you do?-podcast ...
EPISODE 32: Aj Grand-Scrutton
October 15, 2022 14:24 - 1 hour - 107 MBHaha! (imagine this being said in a Micky Mouse voice) This episode I am joined by AJ, who is the founder and CEO of Dlala Studios. We discuss their upcoming title called Disney Illusion Island and what it is like to run a 35 people studio. Furthermore, we get into the design decisions behind making great coop games, what keeps AJ up at night and with AJ being a Disney expert I had to ask about Goofy wearing pants while Pluto isn't. Time – Topic Discussed: 0:00 - Intro 03:08 - Gues...
EPISODE 31: Lifeformed & Janice Kwan
August 01, 2022 19:44 - 1 hour - 144 MBWelcome all you cute foxes! This episode I am joined by Lifeformed and Janice Kwan, the composing duo behind the outstanding soundtrack of the indie darling Tunic. We discuss their working process, how a vacation to Taiwan became a permanent residence change and what breakfast essentials nourished them to compose a 60 track soundtrack. Furthermore, we discuss what it was like to work 7 years on a soundtrack, how they both come up with track titles and I get to lose a couple of potential s...
EPISODE 30: Richard Lemarchand
July 01, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBTake your seat everyone, class is about to start! This episode I am joined by Richard Lemarchand, professor in the USC Games program at the University of Southern California to discuss his recently released book called A Playful Production Process! We discussed the making of his book, what it was like to work with industry legends, how a new generation of video game makers are tackling game design and much more. Furthermore, we discuss the hero’s journey, how Richard felt watching the Unchar...
EPISODE 29: Rebekah Valentine
June 06, 2022 14:45 - 1 hour - 101 MBBREAKING NEWS…AWARD WINNING REPORTER JOINS PODCAST! This episode I had the pleasure of welcoming Rebekah Valentine for another episode. We discussed her reports on work culture in the games industry, what her job entails and how to build a trustworthy relationship with sources. Furthermore, we discuss our favorite food related memories, the state of journalism in the industry and I get to learn more about the ins and outs of doing a food related podcast. Time – Topic Discussed: 0:00 - In...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 28: Alex Neonakis
May 01, 2022 04:08 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBHey kiddo… I found one of them episodes you like to listen to! This one features an interview with concept artist and illustrator Alex Neonakis, who worked at Naughty Dog. While at Naughty Dog, she worked on games such as The Last of Us, Left Behind, Uncharted 4, Lost Legacy and The Last of Us Part II. We discuss the exceptional work she did at the studio, her passion for details, the current state of the industry and much more. Furthermore, we talk about the concept art of Elden Ring, how so...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 27: Zi Xu
April 01, 2022 18:46 - 1 hour - 82 MBHey Aniki… it’s time for another episode! This time I got to interview cover and poster artist Zi Xu. She is known for her incredible work for companies such as Sega, Mondo, Marvel, DC and Star Wars. We talk about the difficulty of being a freelance artist, how to deal with burnout, what inspires her and the importance of not being ashamed of your hobbies. Furthermore, we geek out over Yakuza, discuss Marvel movies and I get to learn more about her current obsession, world's fairs. Please enj...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 26: Cory Schmitz
March 01, 2022 19:23 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBPut your pens down everyone and check out the newest podcast episode. I am joined by legendary graphic designer Cory Schmitz, who is best known for his work on logos such as Oculus, Valorant, Ghost of Tsushima, Sable, Control, and Analogue. We talk about his design process, his love for Columbo, what makes a great logo and Risograph. Furthermore, we dig deeper into the Papyrus font in Avatar, changing logos, what makes a great cinema and his love for shooting photos on film. Time – Topic Dis...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 25: Debra Wilson
November 16, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBListen up everyone! This episode I had the pleasure to be joined by the lovely Debra Wilson. She is a voice acting powerhouse best known from her roles as Amanda Waller in Telltale’s Batman, Savathun from Destiny, Okoye in Marvel’s Avengers in War for Wakanda, Cere Junda in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Shelda from Bugsnax. We discuss some of her most memorable roles, blackness in video games, magical voice recording sessions and Debra shares her love for scorpions and tarantulas. Please ...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 24: Joe Faulstick
October 17, 2021 16:28 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBWelcome to the final part of the Jason Schreier "Press Reset" special! One more time the show continues to feature interviews with people from the book. “Press Reset” details the stories of game development studio closures and how it affected the people behind some of gaming's biggest titles to date. This time I am joined by Joe Faulstick, the former producer at Irrational Games on Swat 4, Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite. Joe shares what it was like to produce some of the games industry's mos...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 23: Joe Quadara
September 20, 2021 22:18 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBReady for more? Well, here you go! The Jason Schreier "Press Reset" special goes on and continues to feature interviews with people from the book. “Press Reset” details the stories of game development studio closures and how it affected the people behind some of gaming's biggest titles to date. This time I am joined by Joe Quadara, the former lead combat designer at Big Huge Games on Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Joe touches upon his journey into the games industry, how to design great comb...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 22: Zach Mumbach
September 14, 2021 13:27 - 1 hour - 139 MBWelcome to the very first podcast special! The Jason Schreier "Press Reset" special features interviews with people who appeared in his book. It details the stories of game development studio closures and how it affected the people behind some of gaming's biggest titles to date. I had the pleasure to interview Zach Mumbach, who is a former producer at Electronic Arts for games such as Dead Space 2, Dante’s Inferno, Battlefield Hardline, and the cancelled Star Wars Project Ragtag. Zach shares...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 21: Gary Kings
August 15, 2021 13:51 - 1 hour - 112 MBWelcome crime detectives from all over the world and join Gary Kings and myself onto a journey through mysteries, game development, writing, trailer making and Dopesmoker cuts. Gary Kings is a writer and designer of National Insecurities and created games such as Once Upon a Crime in the West and 2000:1 A Space Felony. Time – Topic Discussed: 0:00 - Intro 3:03 - Guest topic: The Hobbit Dopesmoker edit 13:02 - Music choices in 2000:1 A Space Felony 17:20 - Game Jams 26:43 - Calcul...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 20: Mohammed Taher
July 16, 2021 16:53 - 2 hours - 153 MBGrab your coffee, put down your favorite Evanescence album and dive into the newest episode! This time I am joined by Mohammed Taher, who is the founder and creative director of Brave Wave, a music label that features some of Japan's most legendary video game music composers. We discuss the thought process behind directing an album, his high quality standards and his biggest inspirations. Time – Topic Discussed: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Oppression of Palestine 3:46 - The response of the in...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 19: Nicole Nageli
June 17, 2021 06:04 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBPut down your notebooks and jump into a brand new interview! This time I am joined by Nicole Nageli, who is an amazing artist, writer and speaker. We discuss her fascination with legacy, fear in art, her love for great notebooks, some of her favorite video games and much more. She also drew an incredible little picture of our interview, be sure to check the social media channels of the podcast to see it! Time – Topic Discussed: 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Graduating high school 3:12 - How w...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 18: Dave Mervik
May 18, 2021 10:14 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBWelcome to the sequel interview called 'The Davination' This episode I am, once again, joined by Dave Mervik, the senior narrative director from Tarsier Studios. In this follow-up interview we get to discuss the changing nature of horror, his work on Little Nightmares II, how to engage with art and moving on to different projects. We also discuss terrible sequel names, things we talked about on the episode from 2020, never before released information on Little Nightmares II as well as Stat...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 17: Jobye Karmaker
April 16, 2021 16:44 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBBy clicking here you have become the Apex Champion! Congratulations! You just won an incredible podcast episode with Jobye Karmaker, from Respawn Entertainment. Learn more about what goes into the thought process of creating environments for Apex Legends, how a pork chop that Jobye cooked ended up in the game and how to provide meaningful feedback to junior artists. Furthermore, we discuss his work on Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, how it feels like to finish a level he has worked on for a yea...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 17 - Jobye Karmaker
April 16, 2021 16:44 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBBy clicking here you have become the Apex Champion! Congratulations! You just won an incredible podcast episode with Jobye Karmaker, from Respawn Entertainment. Learn more about what goes into the thought process of creating environments for Apex Legends, how a pork chop that Jobye cooked ended up in the game and how to provide meaningful feedback to junior artists. Furthermore, we discuss his work on Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, how it feels like to finish a level he has worked on for a yea...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 16: Rami Ismail
March 26, 2021 11:08 - 1 hour - 93 MBWelcome to a very special episode of YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY. After the re-announcement of the highly controversial game Six Days in Fallujah, I wanted to learn more about the issue and the stereotypical portrayal of Arabs and Muslims in video games and Western media. I got the chance to interview Rami Ismail and we talked about how the USA dictates the discourse, how it is impossible to make a game like this that isn’t political, Rami’s experience boarding airplanes and much more. Time...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 15: Dominic Eskofier
March 19, 2021 06:34 - 1 hour - 169 MBWelcome to the new virtual reality of YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY. Join Dominic Eskofier and me for a reality bending episode as we discuss how he worked for legendary companies such as Rockstar Games and Nvidia, him funding his own company, leaving games journalism and what he is currently up to at Eden in Amsterdam. We also discuss the new NFT hype, how VR can change the world and he shares what he considers to be the best VR headset on the market. Time – Topic Discussed: 0:00 - Intro ...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 14: Lauren Davidson
February 14, 2021 11:57 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBTime to dig in... DIGGIN'...into another brand new podcast episode. This time I am joined by the incredible Lauren Davidson from Dropped Monocle Games. She previously worked on great games such as the wonderful Thimbleweed Park! On this episode I get to learn more about writing point and click adventure games, her journey into the industry and diversity as well as accessibility. We also get to gush about our love for the Yakuza franchise, Bugsnax and much more! Also, you should all check out...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 13: Peer Schneider
January 14, 2021 16:53 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBTHE TRUTH BEHIND IGN EXPOSED - Oh wait, that’s not how you do a clickbait headline...since you are already here... Well, then how about a simple welcome to the brand new season of the show. Peer Schneider of IGN joins me this episode and we talk about game journalism, his love for Nintendo Switch Joycons, how to run the worlds biggest gaming website during a pandemic and much more: Time – Topic Discussed: 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Guest topic: Running IGN during the pandemic 19:51 - S...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 12: 2020 Wrap-up
December 24, 2020 08:35 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBHi there, I hope you are doing well and I hope that you are able to enjoy the holidays. I know 2020 has been a weird year but this is also the year of the inception of this very podcast... so that's at least something, right? Please join me on this wrap-up episode to close of the year, so we can hopefully leave it all behind. Stay safe and see you next year. YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY on Twitter (@youmeindustry) Dorian on Twitter (@DorianChou) YOU ME AND THE ...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 11: Kevin Schulz
December 01, 2020 14:57 - 1 hour - 71 MBGet in your chair or on the couch. Put on a nice gaming soundtrack because it is time to get comfy. This episode I am joined by Kevin Schulz, the founder of Black Screen Records. A record label that specializes in releasing video game soundtracks on vinyl and CD. They also distribute various titles in Europe and make sure that people don’t end up at the customs office. We talk about how he founded the label, his love for Star Wars, the process of approving a record test pressing, his favorit...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 10: Yousif Alroumi
November 01, 2020 13:22 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis episode I can guarantee a perfectly air-conditioned show. Yousif Alroumi joins me and talks about his goal to get video game companies to invest in the Middle East. Through events such as GX The Games & Media Entertainment Expo or fighting game tournaments like Kuwait Battle Royale he wants to put Kuwait on the spotlight of the world. He talks about the 10 year anniversary of his company Fikra, his journey into the industry, challenges as well as successes and he shares one of the best ...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 09: Stefan Lange & Teflora
October 01, 2020 15:17 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBSoothing whale sounds are slowly but surely setting the right mood for the brand new episode. This time Stefan Lange & Teflora from Radical Fish Games are jumping into action. Both of them worked on the game Cross Code, which was recently released on console platforms. We talk about starting small in the games industry, what it was like to see Cross Code coming to Nintendo Switch, game development advices and a lot more! We also get a behind the scenes look into the development of Cross Code...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 08: Liam Wong
September 01, 2020 06:24 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBNighttime. After midnight. The streets of Tokyo are soaked from the rain. The alleys are filled with smoke. The bright neon lights of the city are cutting through the night and get caught in the puddles of water. This is Liam’s world….but this is also the perfect setting to listen to the brand new episode! Join me and photographer/game designer Liam Wong on a journey through his travels and work. On this episode we get tons of behind the scenes information on some of Liam’s most famous proje...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 07: Mike Williams
August 01, 2020 07:07 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBYOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 07: Mike Williams A brand new episode flies in! On this episode I am joined by Mike Williams, who is the Reviews Editor at US Gamer. We dig deeper on what it is like to moderate a big gaming forum, what Assassin's Creed title deserves a sequel, discuss writing reviews in 2020, comics, and so much more. Plus I get schooled on the difference between Tonkatsu and Tokusatsu. I also had the chance to design the official YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY super hero. He is e...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 06: John Linneman
July 01, 2020 05:45 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBYOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 06: John Linneman A brand new episode coming right at you. This time I am joined by John Linneman, who works for Eurogamer / Digital Foundry. He creates videos where he digs deeper into the technical aspects of video games and how they are created. John talks about the great console wars, his fascination with older hardware, his approach to video creation and we get some behind the scenes information on some of his coolest projects. There is so much other st...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 05: Carl Varnado
June 15, 2020 18:38 - 59 minutes - 44.9 MBYOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 05: Carl Varnado Due to the recent events in the USA I decided to conduct a few special episodes with people of color from the games industry. This time I am joined by Carl Varnado, who runs the special interest group called Black in Games over at the International Game Developers Association. We discuss racism in video games, in the games industry and in America. In honor of this months second episode I decided to donate 20$ to the NAACP Legal Defense and E...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 04: Rebekah Saltsman
June 01, 2020 05:24 - 1 hour - 64 MBYOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 04: Rebekah Saltsman Another month, another guest. This episode I am joined by Rebekah Saltsman, who is the co-founder and CEO of the publishing/development studio Finji. Bekah shares her insights on crunch, what it’s like to run a studio in 2020, how the games industry will respond to COVID-19 and we finally have the answer which character of Night in the Woods is better: Greg or Bea! We also talked about so many other things, but if those things don’t get...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 03: Felix Kramer
May 01, 2020 05:58 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBYOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 03: Felix Kramer This time I am joined by the incredible Felix Kramer and we get to talk about their job as a producer, why Katamari Damacy is such a great game and what it is like to juggle multiple projects at once. Furthermore, we get into some very interesting theories on the Pokemon Sobble, Drizzile and Inteleon! We also covered a ton of other things but I don't wanna spoil all the fun, right? You can follow Felix on Twitter and Instagram: @legobutts ...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 02: Dave Mervik
March 31, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBYOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 02: Dave Mervik On this episode I get to interview Dave Mervik from Tarsier Studios. He worked on games such as Static, Little Big Planet Vita and Little Nightmares I & II. We discuss topics such as horror movies, what it's like being a narrative designer, going on stage in front of hundreds of people... and I get to dig deeper into possible connections between veganism and Little Nightmares. Please enjoy! Dave isn't on any social media platforms, but I hi...
YOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY Episode 01: El Huervo
March 03, 2020 04:06 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBYOU ME AND THE INDUSTRY EPISODE 01: El Huervo On this episode El Huervo (Niklas Åkerblad) comes onto the show and talks about art, music, video games and his creative process. Other topics also include Destiny guns, movies and... pineapple on pizza? Follow El Huervo on Twitter: @ElHuervo, Instagram: elhuervo and check out his Bandcamp page for incredible music! Follow the show on Twitter: @youmeindustry, Instagram: youmeandtheindustry Intro/Outro by FreshMcZone Cover by @thomas_mar...