Best Game Dev Local Podcasts (2024)

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Powering Game Dev with Ai - #201 - Game Dev Local Podcast 41:49

7h ago41:49

41:49

In this episode, GDL host and CEO Stuart De Ville talks with Tom Pigott, founder and CEO of Ludo.ai, about the transformative role of AI in the gaming industry. They discuss the current impact of AI tools on game development and explore their potential for growth. Tom explains how AI tools like Ludo.ai are enhancing the creative process, providing …

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Top 5 Cultured Villains: Hit Man//Bad Boys: Ride or Die//Coffee Table//The Guest 2:26:23

27m ago2:26:23

2:26:23

Bryan and Anderson review Hit Man, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Coffee Table and The Guest (from assigner John Campbell). Then the boys get snooty with Top 5 Cultured Villains! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Lis…

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Top 5 Movie Universes: Hit Man//Godzilla Minus One//Ezra//The Contestant///Alice in the Cities 2:29:44

1d ago2:29:44

2:29:44

Bryan and Anderson review Hit Man, Godzilla Minus One, Ezra, The Contestant, and Alice in the Cities (from assigner Nick Eats Cake).Then the boys countdown Top 5 Movie Universes. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSI…

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GDL Special Episode 200 - What Are We Doing?- #200 - Game Dev Local Podcast 39:15

5d ago39:15

39:15

In this special episode, GDL CEO Stuart De Ville and GDL Host Tom Morgan celebrate the 200th episode of the GDL podcast by diving deep into the past, present, and future of Game Dev Local. They discuss the recent rebrand from Game Dev London to Game Dev Local, the motivations behind this change, and what it means for the thriving community of game …

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Top 5 Quitting Scenes: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga//The Last Stop in Yuma County//Happy Feet 2:47:20

8d ago2:47:20

2:47:20

Bryan and Anderson review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Last Stop in Yuma, and Happy Feet. Then the boys countdown dive into Bryan McCulley’s topic, Top 5 Quitting Scenes. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Lis…

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The Quest for Cosy- #199 - Sumo Group X GDL Podcast Ep.4 45:30

12d ago45:30

45:30

Welcome to the 4th episode of Sumo Group x Game Dev Local podcast! Join Jess Rutland and Matthew Pellett as they explore the essence of cosy games. Discover what defines this charming genre, why it's so popular, and which games are must-plays across various accessible platforms. https://www.sumo-digital.com/ Wishlist Mars Horizon 2: https://store.s…

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Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Movies: IF//I Saw the TV Glow//Devs//Frankenhooker 2:19:25

15d ago2:19:25

2:19:25

Bryan and Anderson review IF, I Saw the TV Glow, Devs and Frankenhooker (from assigner Andrew Martin). Then, in honor of Furiosa, the boys countdown the Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Movies of all time! …and Cosmoball… Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bea…

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The Watercoloured World of Paper Trail-#198- GDL Podcast 56:08

19d ago56:08

56:08

In this episode,GDL Host Roni Yosko explores Paper Trail's beautiful, water-coloured world with Fred Hoffman. They discuss all things art related, how Newfangled Games came to be, and things their studio has learned along the way. Wishlist Paper Trail: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1889740/Paper_Trail/…

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Top 5 Movies That Take Place in Real Time: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes//Late Night with the Devil//Little Monsters 2:36:15

29d ago2:36:15

2:36:15

Bryan and Anderson review Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Late Night with the Devil, and Little Monsters (from assigner Eric Robbins). Then the boys countdown their Top 5 Movies That Take Place in Real Time! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear…

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Exploring Game Development at WASD - #197 - Game Dev Local Podcast Special 30:08

27d ago30:08

30:08

In this special episode, we bring you interviews from Indie Developers that showcased at WASD. Hosted by Stuart De Ville.You can find the full video version of this episode by visiting: https://anchor.fm/game-dev-londonVisit Our Website - https://www.gamedev.london/ - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more!Join Our Discord - https://www.gam…

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Top 5 Stunts: The Fall Guy//Devs//The Contestant//Serenity 2:34:09

1M ago2:34:09

2:34:09

Bryan and Anderson review The Fall Guy, The Contestant, Devs and Serenity (from assigner Eric Robbins). Then the boys celebrate Hollywood’s death defying shots with Top 5 Stunts! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSI…

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Planning and Agility- #196 - GDL Podcast 1:13:22

1M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

In this episode, Oscar's ongoing "Podquest to learn everything about #gamedev that you never dared to ask"continues with Agile Coach Daniel Susser and they talk about different planning strategies as well as the essential need for agility in your projects.

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Top 5 Douchiest Characters: Challengers//Rebel//Perfect Blue 2:06:32

1M ago2:06:32

2:06:32

Bryan and Anderson review the sweat soaked Challengers, Rebel and Perfect Blue (from assigner Tyler Booth). Then the boys revamp a topic from 2013, Top 5 Douchiest Characters! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONA…

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The Sound of Horror - #195 - Sumo Group X GDL Podcast Ep.3 52:01

2M ago52:01

52:01

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Sumo Group x Game Dev London podcast!It's Halfway to Halloween!We spoke with Ross Tregenza and Dexter Prior at @SumoNottingham about their scary sound design for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game 😱Discover the challenges of working with IP, and maintaining tension in horror games. Follow Sumo Nottingham on X/@Nottingha…

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Summer Preview 2024: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare//Shogun//Fallout//The Machine//Dicks: The Musical//RMN 2:23:28

1M ago2:23:28

2:23:28

Bryan and Anderson review The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Shogun, Fallout, The Machine, Dicks: The Musical, and RMN (from assigner TJ Tutt). Then the boys eagerly anticipate the months ahead with our Top 5 Summer Preview. The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antique…

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Starting and Running an Indie Game Studio @IndieGameBusiness - #194 - Game Dev London Podcast 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

This podcast was originally released on 15.03.2024 by Indie Game Business (@IndieGameBusiness) channel on YouTube, and we are thankful for their permission to share it with GDL's viewers @GameDevLondon. Follow @IndieGameBusiness Original video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG7rFCXeGUc&t=1s In this episode, Stuart De Ville, Founder of Game D…

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Top 5 Film Characters You’d Have on Your Hockey Dream Team: Civil War//The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane//Prince of Darkness 1:55:21

2M ago1:55:21

1:55:21

Bryan and Anderson are joined by Florence Bruemmer as they review Civil War, The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane, Prince of Darkness (from assigner Anthony Morfitt). Then in honor of playoff hockey, the boys get creative with Bryan McCulley’s list, Top 5 Film Characters You’d Have on Your Hockey Dream Team. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Fil…

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The Battle for Goobstar! Sound Design and Composition - #193 - Game Dev London Podcast 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

In this episode, GDL Host Roni Yosko explores the process of sound designing and composing music with Tomas Ortola in his new game "Goob n Balloons" along with some of Svidanza Audio's previous works. Wishlist GoobnBalloonsDX on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279450/GoobnBalloonsDX/

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Top 5 Unnecessary Reboots: Monkey Man//The First Omen//Jean de Florette//Manon of the Spring 2:07:45

2M ago2:07:45

2:07:45

Bryan and Anderson review The First Omen, Monkey Man, Jean de Florette (from assigner Stephen Morris) and Manon of the Spring (assigner Stephen Morris strikes again!) Then the boys examine Hollywood’s mistaken cash grabs with Top 5 Unnecessary Reboots. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film…

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Have I Got Games For You? #2- Platform Challenges Of Indie Games- #192 -GDL Podcast 46:11

2M ago46:11

46:11

Welcome to another episode of “Have I Got Games For You?” with Alyx Jones. A show where we talk about games news, releases and everything happening in the world of video games. In this episode, Stuart De Ville, CEO of GDL and Fribbly Games, joins Alyx on a general waffle. From tackling burnout struggles to navigating platform challenges, they share…

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Top 5 Films Set in Japan: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire//Godzilla x Kong//Immaculate//The Promised Land//Dicks: The Musical//Hendrie 2:23:50

2M ago2:23:50

2:23:50

Bryan and Anderson review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Godzilla x Kong, Immaculate, The Promised Land, Dicks: The Musical, and Hendrie. Then in honor of Andy’s trip abroad, the boys countdown the Top 5 Films Set in Japan. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Load…

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Moving The Needle On Social Mobility In The Games Industry With Into Games- #191 - GDL Podcast 44:55

2M ago44:55

44:55

In this episode, Roxanne Marshall hosts Declan Cassidy, CEO of Into Games, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating fairer pathways into the video game industry for individuals from low-income backgrounds. https://intogames.org/

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Top 5 Spielberg Sex Scenes: Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant//Dreamin’ Wild//The Fire That Took Her 1:24:48

3M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Bryan and Anderson review Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, Dreamin’ Wild and The Fire That Took Her. Then the boys throw to a patreon classic, Top 5 Spielberg Sex Scenes! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Listener…

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Embedding Community Management in your Dev Team- #190 - Sumo Group X GDL Podcast Ep.2 37:07

3M ago37:07

37:07

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Sumo Group x Game Dev London podcast! In this episode, Jimmy Bowers, Jennifer Marshall and Chris Groves will be talking about embedding community management in your dev team.

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The Revaulties 2024: LOLA//2nd Chance//Polite Society//Fallen Leaves 1:36:03

3M ago1:36:03

1:36:03

Bryan and Anderson review LOLA, 2nd Chance, Polite Society, and Fallen Leaves. Then the boys look back on the absolute worst of the worst films of the year for the annual Revaulties! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONF…

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Breaking The Silence on Difficult Subjects "The Quiet Things" - #189 - GDLPodcast 43:46

3M ago43:46

43:46

In this episode, GDL Host Roni Yosko explores Alyx Jones's new game "The Quiet Things" which details Alyx's life growing up based on her personal diary entries as a youth. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode briefly discusses domestic violence. Steam Wishlist "Quiet Things": https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288520/The_Quiet_Things/…

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The Vaulties 2024: Love Lies Bleeding//Perfect Days//Bobi Wine: The People's President//To Kill A Tiger//The Battle at Lake Changjin 3:26:12

3M ago3:26:12

3:26:12

Bryan and Anderson review Love Lies Bleeding, Perfect Days, Bobi Wine: The People's President, To Kill A Tiger, and The Battle at Lake Changjin (from assigner Eric Robbins). Then the boys look back on a strong movie year and pick the best of the best for the annual Vaulties! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is …

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Fisher Wagg - Singer, Songwriter & Indie Game Dev 1:21:20

3M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

vermonttalks.com/47By Becca Hammond

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New Series - Have I Got Games For You - Game Industry Layoffs #188 - GDL Podcast 1:07:57

3M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

In our new attempt at a new format, hosts Alyx and Oscar talk about the pressing issues of the day. There will be tangents along the way but in this video we will talk about the current wave of redundancies.Visit Our Website - gamedev.london/ - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more!Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/joinFollow Us On Twitch …

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Top 5 Oscar Locks: Dune//Robot Dreams//Four Daughters//The Teachers’ Lounge 1:45:28

3M ago1:45:28

1:45:28

Bryan and Anderson review Dune, Robot Dreams, Four Daughters and The Teachers’ Lounge. Then the boys call their shots with Top 5 Oscar Locks. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Listener Art: Nicholas Dhuyvette…

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Working with Micro Influencers - #187 - Game Dev London Podcast 57:50

3M ago57:50

57:50

Oscar is on a podquest to learn "Everything you wanted to know about gamedev but never dared to ask". In this episode, he talks to Dima Okhrimchuk from Drope.Me, a platform that aims to connect game developers to content creators about the growing important of Micro Influencers in how we market our games. Drope.me: https://drope.me/Visit Our Websit…

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Top 5 Old New Movies: Drive-Away Dolls//Io Capitano//The Short Game//The All-Americans//The Teachers’ Lounge 2:21:40

3M ago2:21:40

2:21:40

Bryan and Anderson review Drive-Away Dolls, Io Capitano, The Short Game, The All-Americans, and The Teachers’ Lounge. Then the boys look back on the year and countdown their Top 5 Old New Movies. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antique…

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Victoria Klim Co-Owner of VT Heady Labels 34:45

4M ago34:45

34:45

vermonttalks.com/46By Becca Hammond

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Supporting Our People In Hard Times- #186 - Game Dev London Podcast 41:30

4M ago41:30

41:30

Join us on a special episode in partnership with Sumo Group. In this episode, Leon Killin & Alif Trevathan from Sumo Group employee resource community PRISM will be speaking about how you can better support your people during difficult times. https://www.sumogroupltd.com/ https://twitter.com/SumoGroup_ltd https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumogroup/…

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Top 5 Music Biopics: One Love//Who Shot the Sheriff?//The Eternal Memory//Rebel//Evening Primrose 2:07:14

4M ago2:07:14

2:07:14

Bryan and Anderson review One Love, Who Shot the Sheriff?, Rebel, The Eternal Memory and Evening Primrose (from assigner Jeffrey Covey). Then, inspired by Bob Marley, the boys countdown the best Top 5 Music Biopics of all time. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc…

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Showcasing Your Game And Finding An Audience - #185 - Game Dev London Podcast 42:16

4M ago42:16

42:16

In this episode, GDL Host Matt Bull accompanies Danny Martin as they discuss showcasing their games at events and how that experience can guide developers towards finding an audience. Danny's game The Puppeteer: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2434000/The_Puppeteer/ https://www.instagram.com/the_puppeteer_game/Wishlist Wishlist Matt's game Slap-…

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Top 5 Ensemble Casts (Updated): The Promised Land//The Greatest Night in Pop//20 Days in Mariupol//You Hurt My Feelings//The Deepest Breath//Rye Lane 2:29:45

4M ago2:29:45

2:29:45

Bryan and Anderson review The Greatest Night in Pop, 20 Days in Mariupol, You Hurt My Feelings, The Deepest Breath and Rye Lane (from assigner Dani Leffler). Then the boys update a list from 2012, Top 5 Ensemble Casts. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded …

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Voice And Dialogue Production in Game Dev - #184 - Game Dev London Podcast 1:02:51

4M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

In this episode, Oscar is on his podquest to learn "everything you wanted to know about game dev but never dared to ask", he talks to fellow GDL Podcast Host Roni Yosko (@RoniRhianic) about her work in dialogue production.You can find the full audio version of this episode by visiting: https://anchor.fm/game-dev-londonVisit Our Website - https://ww…

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Andrew Seguel - Counseling For Change 49:32

4M ago49:32

49:32

vermonttalks.com/45By Becca Hammond

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Top 5 Characters You’d like to Eat: Rustin//Nyad//Black Is… Black Ain’t 2:17:09

4M ago2:17:09

2:17:09

Bryan and Anderson review Rustin, Nyad, and Black Is… Black Ain’t (from assigner Thomas Kustermann). Then the boys sink their teeth into Top 5 Characters You’d like to Eat. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL L…

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Everything you wanted to know about Customer Service (in Games) - #183 - Game Dev London Podcast 48:36

4M ago48:36

48:36

In this episode, Oscar Clark (he/him) is joined by Greg Posner (he/him) of Helpshift to discuss all things customer service within the mobile and console games industry.You can find the full audio version of this episode by visiting: https://anchor.fm/game-dev-londonVisit Our Website - https://www.gamedev.london/ - for meet ups, game jams, competit…

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Top 5 Creepy Couples: Society of the Snow//Night Swim//Nimona//Green Street Hooligans 2:01:11

4M ago2:01:11

2:01:11

Bryan and Anderson are joined by the wonderful Florence Bruemmer to review Society of the Snow, Night Swim, Nimona, and Green Street Hooligans (from assigner Justin). Then the boys do a deep dive into Florence’s topic: Top 5 Creepy Couples. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Ander…

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Scope: What is it and why is it so creepy? - #182 - Game Dev London Podcast - #GGJ Special 55:27

4M ago55:27

55:27

In this post-GGJ special, Chris Payne (he/him) chats to Olly Rippon (he/him), lecturer at Staffordshire London University, about all the common pitfalls of scoping projects for game jams & student projects, and how best to reflect on your work.Connect with Olly and Staffordshire London Uni here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/olly-rippon-948b48128/http…

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Sundance Preview 2024: Anatomy of a Fall//Past Lives//The Curse//Infinity Pool 2:46:29

4M ago2:46:29

2:46:29

Bryan and Anderson review Anatomy of a Fall, Past Lives, The Curse and Infinity Pool (from assigner Andrew Potts). Then the boys do their due diligence for the Sundance Preview 2024. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONF…

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Colby Martin - Hometown Hauling 802 22:46

5M ago22:46

22:46

vermonttalks.com/44By Becca Hammond

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Teaching Teamwork with Game Jams - #181 - Game Dev London Podcast - #GGJ Special 54:54

5M ago54:54

54:54

In this special Global Game Jam themed episode, Chris Payne (he/him) chats to Dr. Rory Summerley (he/him), Game Design & Development Course Leader at London South Bank University, about team size, stucture, and communication for game jams and beyond...This is the first of a few episodes with collaborators from UniJam, who are working with GDL for t…

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Top 5 Sexual Innuendos: Iron Claw//Beau is Afraid//La Moustache 2:03:02

5M ago2:03:02

2:03:02

Bryan and Anderson review The Iron Claw, Beau is Afraid, and La Moustache (from assigner Josh Butler). Then the boys get dirty with Top 5 Sexual Innuendos. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Listener Art: Rand…

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Tristan Sayre Gilliss - Owner of Sky Audio 34:33

5M ago34:33

34:33

vermonttalks.com/43By Becca Hammond

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Being Your Authentic Self in Game Dev - #180 - Game Dev London Podcast 37:14

5M ago37:14

37:14

Roxanne Marshal (she/her), Marketing Communications Lead at Riot, Stuart De Ville CEO at GDL & Creative Director at Fribbly Games.In this episode, Roxanne and Stuart talk about the challenges, and joys, of showing up as your authentic self. Hear how the Games industry offers its own challenges, how to overcome them, and what it means to be authenti…

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Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions: American Fiction//Poor Things//Stray Dogs//The Worst Ones 2:20:51

5M ago2:20:51

2:20:51

Bryan and Anderson review American Fiction, Poor Things, Stray Dogs (assigned by Andrew Martin), and The Worst Ones (from assigner Nick Eats Cake). Then the boys countdown their Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear At…

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