Pixel Pizza Podcast

thanks for having me on, it was fun to chat about all these years gone by

Sam Eng (Skate Story)

It's a blast from the past on this week's Pixel Pizza as I catch up with my former game development teacher @bysameng.com ! Sam is a founding member of the NYC developer workspace @gumbonyc.bsky.social , and the creator of last year's surreal hit @skatestory.com 🛹 open.spotify.com/episode/25lv...

Nicolas Guérin (Spiritfarer)

Major thanks to Nick from @thunderlotusgames.com for coming on the podcast this week to talk about his 20 years in the game industry, including working on Spiritfarer & At Fate's End! 🪷
open.spotify.com/episode/4WJg...

Austo (Bobo Bay)

The Pixel Pizza Podcast is BACK for 2026! We are kicking things off with a talk featuring @austofrosto.bsky.social of @newfuturekids.bsky.social , developer of the cozy y2k-inspired pet sim Bobo Bay 🏝️ open.spotify.com/episode/2Byc...

This is a fun one! Lots of little bits from Trinket's history.

Tom Eastman (Battle Chef Brigade)

Closing out the year(?!) with an insightful new talk with @tom.trinketstudios.com of @team.trinketstudios.com about Battle Suit Aces, Battle Chef Brigade, and the Chicago game developer scene! open.spotify.com/episode/4iZO...

We've got a jam-packed new episode this week featuring @mroush.bsky.social from @choiceprovisions.bsky.social Hear about all things Runner, the cancelled Gamecube game Pickles, and Hextech Mayhem 🏃 #chiptune #gamedev open.spotify.com/episode/0pF0...

Seth Wright (Batman: Arkham Shadow)

Thanks to Seth Wright, music designer for @camouflaj.bsky.social 's Batman: Arkham Shadow & Iron Man VR, for joining the podcast this week to talk about his career and the music design field! open.spotify.com/episode/7gsD...

Austin Ivansmith (DuckTales Remastered)

Had the honor and pleasure of speaking with the amazing @ivandashsmith.bsky.social this week about leadership, pitching games, piñatas, and much more! open.spotify.com/episode/4Xlh...

BONUS: 2025 Game Yapping

Happy Halloween all! 🎃 No pizza this week but a little treat as we yap about all the amazing games released this year: open.spotify.com/episode/3xQR... #gamingpodcast #podcast

I greatly enjoyed chatting with @pixelpizza.bsky.social the other day! Do check it out if you're curious about my journey and the games I've worked on. ♥️

Sofie Wikström (SteamWorld Build)

🏝️ Enjoying Islanders: New Shores? Hear more about it and many other games from art director @sofiewikstromart.bsky.social! open.spotify.com/episode/1uGd...

This was a fun conversation! Check it out if you're curious about...

- How I ended up in gamedev after I was trying to pursue TV storyboarding jobs
- How Rhythm Doctor has changed from its Flash game version to its current version
- Various challenges we've tackled as a team after releasing games

Kyle Labriola (Rhythm Doctor)

Big new show with @kylelabriola.bsky.social of @7thbe.at about Rhythm Doctor, putting your game in Early Access, and NY pizza: open.spotify.com/episode/0O31...

Marx LaCroix (Widget Satchel)

Had an awesome talk this week with @marklacroix.bsky.social of @nicegamesclub.bsky.social & @noblerobot.bsky.social!! Talking game design, podcasts, college, and much more: open.spotify.com/episode/29o2...

Mathias Johansson & Andreas Göransson (Into the Unwell)

We had the honor of appearing on @pixelpizza.bsky.social where we discussed Into The Unwell, the Swedish national dish called Kebab Pizza, and more! Have a listen 👇

open.spotify.com/episode/707q...

#intotheunwell #gamedev #indiegame

Mathias Johannson & Andreas Göransson (Into the Unwell)

Joining us this week are Mathias Johansson and @shutterandreas.bsky.social of @shewassuchagoodhorse.com to talk all about their upcoming dark cartoon roguelike Into the Unwell! 🧨 open.spotify.com/episode/707q...

Aaron Abt & Tim Bürge (Henry Halfhead)

You made it to Friday! 🙌 Rest your weary head with an all-new Pixel Pizza featuring two of the founding members of the @lululu.games : @aaronabt.bsky.social & @timserafin.bsky.social to talk about Henry Halfhead!! open.spotify.com/episode/4jQM...

📡 🎤 Go deep with Blippo+ director, cinematographer, and off-Hollywood TV studio executive, JJ Stratford!

JJ Stratford (Blippo+)

Loved recording this week's show with the multitalented @telefantasytv.bsky.social about her new FMV love letter game @blippo.plus !! 📺

open.spotify.com/episode/7J1z...

NightMargin (OneShot)

Hilarious and insightful episode this week with @nightmargin.bsky.social of @futurecatgames.bsky.social! Talking OneShot, Margin of the Strange, and weird dreams: open.spotify.com/episode/0LxL...

It was a great chat, thanks again for having me on the show! 🍕

New show this week with AAA game designer and indie dev @neonserpent.bsky.social! We chat about Crysis, Darksiders, and his own games Ultraworld: Exodus and Carceri 🌅
open.spotify.com/episode/155J...

Galen Drew (Peak)

This week we talk to @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social art director Galen Drew about the making of Peak and all the experiences that led him there! open.spotify.com/episode/7Cys...

An interview in which I absolutely panic over being forced to choose my favorite pizza in LA 🫣

Karrie Shao (Pacific Drive) Pixel Pizza · Episode

Such a blast talking with Pacific Drive narrative designer
@karriebear.bsky.social
on the show this week!! The pineapple on pizza debate finally gets addressed here 🍍🍕: open.spotify.com/episode/2U3M...

Jan Stec Russo (Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time) Pixel Pizza · Episode

Spin into the weekend with a new Pixel Pizza featuring designer & my fellow Carnegie Mellon alum @janstec.bsky.social! We talk work on Crash, Spyro, Disney, and much more: open.spotify.com/episode/5tsi...

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Ken Wong (Florence) Pixel Pizza · Episode

Had an incredible time chatting with the brilliant artist & game designer @kenwongart.bsky.social this past week! We get into Monument Valley, Florence, Alice: Madness Returns, and so much about his personal experiences: open.spotify.com/episode/46LN... #gamedev

Renee Gittins (Potions: A Curious Tale) Pixel Pizza · Episode

Another new one for ya this weekend! The super talented @rikukat.bsky.social gives us the lowdown on both solo dev and team leadership, pizza in Kyoto, and a lot more: open.spotify.com/episode/5c0z...