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Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 ReviewIn the final Episode of Season 01 of Dev to Dev - the podcast about everyday videogame developers and why they do what they do every day - I take a moment to reflect on the first season, dive a little deeper into my takeaways from this first season, and talk a little about the future of the podcast.
Just me and my thoughts that I hope y'all enjoy!
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2026-01-0543 min
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E17 - Chris LinnThis episode of Dev to Dev - the podcast about everyday Videogame Developers and why they do what they do every day - offers a thoughtful look at what it really means to build a long, sustainable career in game development.
Chris Linn’s perspective provides fascinating insight into how curiosity, adaptability, and empathy can shape not just the work, but the way teams function together. The conversation centres on mindset and how approaching development with openness and respect creates stronger outcomes over time.
A key theme that emerges is the value of understanding the fu...
2025-12-291h 01
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E16 - Jon WalkerThe next episode of Dev to Dev with Jon Walker is probably the deepest and most personal episode yet. Jon opens up about growing up in foster care, finding connection through games, and how that early relationship with social and competitive play shaped everything that followed.
We talk about his unconventional path into the industry—through the Navy, competitive gaming, QA at Raven Software, and eventually building Prop Hunt as a side project that became a Call of Duty staple. It’s a reminder that initiative and curiosity still matter, even in AAA development.
Jon also...
2025-12-221h 06
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E15 - Bill MuellerInside Sound Design with Bill Mueller
This week’s episode of Dev to Dev is one that will stick with me for a while, not just because Bill Mueller is an incredible professional, but because his path into games is so wonderfully human.
Bill grew up in East Boston and was first captivated by the magic of controlling a character on a TV screen via his Commodore 64 and then discovering the people behind the scenes of live production, those running the lights, audio boards, and cameras. A profound moment at a Disney on Ice show li...
2025-12-0657 min
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E14 - Joel MorilloBehind the Scenes with Camera Designer Joel Morillo
This chat with Joel is one of those conversations that reminds you how many different ways people end up in game development. Joel didn’t grow up imagining he'd work in games, in fact he spent nearly half his military career without touching one. But the creative spark he carried since childhood never went away, and once he had the chance to explore it, he didn’t hold back.
We talk about growing up in the Bronx and using games both physical & digital, comics, and D&D as h...
2025-12-0657 min
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E13 - Zane DraperIn this episode of Dev to Dev - the Podcast about everyday Videogame developers and why they do what they do every day - I sit down with senior technical designer Zane Draper, whose path into game development is wonderfully unique.
What begins with a childhood Game Boy trade becomes a decade-long journey through college uncertainty, chaotic student projects, small-team grind, massive collaboration, layoffs, and ultimately a fulfilling career solving endlessly fascinating problems in games.
Zane opens up about the emotional and personal side of that journey - the confidence instilled by his Dad, the...
2025-12-0156 min
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E12 - Zachary MarkhamSome episodes of Dev to Dev reveal a journey that feels instantly relatable, and Zac’s story is one of those. We talk about growing up in a small UK town, carrying an original Xbox across miles to make a LAN party happen, and the strange internal push-and-pull between wanting everything to be perfect and wanting everyone around you to succeed.
Zac’s competitive streak runs through his whole life—football, board games, Halo ranking grinds—but what's fascinating is how it sits alongside sincere empathy. He’s the kind of engineer who builds tools so other d...
2025-11-241h 07
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01E11 - Landon HoodThis week’s Dev to Dev conversation is with someone whose journey genuinely surprised me at every turn — producer and creative leader Landon Hood. His path into games didn’t follow the traditional routes. In fact, it’s full of unexpected pivots, green-light moments, and people who changed the course of his life at just the right time.
Landon grew up in Maryland, discovered World of Warcraft in eighth grade, and immediately found himself drawn into the parts of MMO play that look suspiciously like early production training — scheduling raids, coordinating people, leading with confidence. He didn’t know it ye...
2025-11-1759 min
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E10 - Liam McDonaldS01 E10 of Dev to Dev - the Podcast about everyday Videogame developers and why they do what they do every day - features a candid conversation with Liam McDonald who shares how gaming shaped his identity — from RuneScape escapades in school libraries to exciting projects at both Indie and AAA studios. Liam and I dive deep into the power of curiosity, risk-taking, and the unseen human side of game development.
Highlights
• Discovering community through early online games like RuneScape and Medal of Honor.
• Pivoting from politics to game design through a leap of fait...
2025-11-101h 06
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E09 - John 'Bau' BautistaIn Dev to Dev S01 E09 I sit down with John “Bau” Bautista, a veteran combat designer whose path runs from arcade halls and QA grindhouses to leading teams on AAA franchises. Bau’s journey is about persistence, rule‑breaking, experimentation, and turning melee combat into storytelling through rhythm, space, and feel.
Bau learned to “game the system” on Centipede, discoveringhow feedback, rhythm, and pattern mastery turn rules into a playground. Those noisy, social arcades shaped his belief that games are experiences you feel, not just stories you watch.
A Monty Python quip during a Midway inter...
2025-11-031h 11
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E08 - Matt BrunhoferIn this episode of Dev to Dev, host Alex Sulman sits down with Matt Brunhofer, a game developer whose unconventional path ran through theater, film, and even EMT work before finding its home in video games. Matt’s journey is about persistence, creativity, and the joy of helping others succeed behind the scenes.
Discovering the Art of Collaboration
Growing up in Virginia, Matt’s love of storytelling began with filmmaking and theater. He chased the thrill of live performance—running lights, cables, and stage changes—and found his passion in the teamwork and energy of...
2025-10-271h 01
DLCAlex Sulman and Daanish Syed: Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Keeper, Ghost of Yōtei, Quantic Dream's upcoming multiplayer game, and moreWith Jeff out on vacation, Christian welcomes developers and friends, Alex Sulman and Daanish Syed to the show this week to discuss Quantic Dream's upcoming multiplayer game, the Horizon: Zero Dawn movie coming in 2027, the passing of an industry legend, and more!
The Playlist:
Alex: Keeper, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Ghost of Tsushima, Lego Voyagers
Daanish: Ghost of Yōtei, The Midnight Walk, Slots and Daggers
Christian: Ghost of Yōtei, Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Parting Gifts!
2025-10-201h 57
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E07 - Orlando JimenezIn this episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I talk with Orlando Jimenez. Orlando’s story is rooted in perseverance and curiosity. From his first encounter with Spider-Man on the Nintendo 64 to shaping combat systems on AAA games, he’s a developer who turned challenges into opportunities and setbacks into stepping stones.
Growing up in the Bronx, Orlando’s love of games began as a personal escape and evolved into a calling. His fascination with what made games feel “right” led him to purs...
2025-10-201h 01
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E06 - Leamon TuttleIn the next episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I sit down with Leamon Tuttle to explore how his path from philosophy student and artist led him to take on the position of “Loremaster” – a role rarely filled and easily mis-understood.
Leamon’s career in games is a masterclass in embracing the unexpected. A Maryland native who grew up surrounded by couch co-op classics like GoldenEye and Zelda, he followed his passions for Philosophy and Art before ultimately finding his place in game develop...
2025-10-1357 min
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E05 - Nick HeindlIn this episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I sit down with accessibility designer Nick Heindl to explore his journey from a small town in Wisconsin to shaping inclusive design in AAA development. Nick’s story is one of persistence and empathy, rooted in both personal struggle and a love for games that often sat outside the mainstream. From teaching himself multiplication through Number Munchers on the Apple II to obsessing over quirky N64 titles like Conker’s Bad Fur Day and Harvest Moon 64, Nick’s i...
2025-10-061h 07
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E04 - Paul DziadzioIn this episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I sit down with Paul Dziadzio, a Senior Gameplay Programmer. Paul’s journey is rooted in a love of storytelling and systems, from early memories of Lord of the Rings and Dungeons & Dragons to discovering programming in high school. College at Michigan State not only provided structure but introduced him to a community that pushed him toward AI, opening the door to industry connections and a lifelong fascination with how code and design intersect.
Paul’s...
2025-09-2958 min
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E03 - Chris PetersIn this episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I speak with Chris Peters, former QA Lead.
Chris grew up in “Pencil Tucky,” a blue-collar corner of Pennsylvania, where gaming meant LAN battles with his dad and GameCube marathons with friends. A welder by trade, he never imagined a future in games until a friend’s connection opened the door to QA at a major AAA studio — a leap that completely reshaped his life.
Chris shares the culture shock of moving from welding...
2025-09-2255 min
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E02 - Leyla MamedovaIn the second episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I sit down with Leyla Mamedova, a cinematic pipeline manager whose career path has been anything but ordinary.
Born in post-Soviet Russia, Leyla’s introduction to games came through contraband consoles and unlikely movie tie-in titles – learning pieces of English by lip-reading through Hercules and Chicken Run on PlayStation, and later falling hard for the melodrama of JRPGs on her beloved PS2. What began as a childhood obsession with soap operas, anime, and sprawlin...
2025-09-151h 00
Dev to DevDev to Dev S01 E01 - Anthony Avancena-BriganteWelcome to the very first episode of Dev to Dev — the podcast about everyday videogame developers and why they do what they do every day!
My inaugural guest is Anthony Avancena-Brigante, an Audio Engineer whose journey into game development began with videogames as more than just entertainment — they were his way to connect, to socialize, and to belong.
In this conversation, Anthony shares how a single spark of inspiration convinced him he could make games, how moving to college surrounded him with game developers and shifted his culture overnight, and how he found creativity not thro...
2025-09-0852 min
Dev to DevWelcome to Dev to Dev!Dev to Dev - the podcast about everyday videogame developers and why they do what they do every day - is dedicated to exploring the stories of the many animators, engineers, artists, producers, and designers whose work shapes the games we play.
Hosted by Alex Sulman, a veteran of nearly three decades in the industry, the show highlights the passion, challenges, and personal journeys of those often overlooked in gaming’s spotlight. Inspired by Greg Miller’s 2015 Game Awards speech recognizing a developer in the credits, Dev to Dev continues that spirit of appreciation, giving voice to the...
2025-08-3101 minDLCAlex Sulman and Phillipe Bosher: Xbox layoffs, Donkey Kong Bananza, Arc Systems showcase, Super Mario Strikers, Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer, Bomb Rush CyberfunkWith Jeff on vacation, Christian welcomes Alex Sulman and Phillipe Bosher to the show to discuss the mass layoffs by Microsoft across their gaming studios, Arc System Works summer gaming event, confirmation of the development team behind Donkey Kong: Bananza, and more!
The Playlist:
Phillipe: Super Mario Strikers via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass; Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition; Broken Sword Reforged on iOS; Expelled! on iOS;
Alex: Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer; Another Crab’s Treasure; Bomb Rush Cyberfunk; Tabletop Simulator;
Christian: Super Mario Strikers via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass; St...
2025-07-072h 09DLCAlex Sulman: EvilVEvil, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Flintlock, FTC v Microsoft continues, Bethesda unionizes, EVO rocks, Minecraft Dungeons, Assassin's Creed Mirage
Jeff and Christian welcome Lead Gameplay Designer, Alex Sulman back to the show this week to discuss the biggest EVO fighting game championships ever, Xbox Game Pass price hikes raising the FTC's ire, and union efforts at Bethesda.
The Playlist: Flintlock, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Windjammers, Marvel Snap, EvilVEvil, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Delta update for iPad, Minecraft Dungeons
Parting Gifts!
2024-07-221h 58DLCAlex Sulman: Dead Island 2, Age of Wonders 4, Horizon Burning Shores, Street Fighter 6, Disney Speedstorm, Phil Spencer on Xbox, Unity layoffsJeff and Christian welcome lead gameplay designer Alex Sulman to the show this week to discuss another round of layoffs at Unity, a surprisingly candid interview from Phil Spencer about the state of Xbox, and more!
The Playlist: Horizon: Burning Shores, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Street Fighter 6 Demo, Disney Speedstorm, Dead Island 2, Age of Wonders 4
Parting Gifts!
2023-05-082h 04DLC433: Dan Jevons: Gran Turismo 7, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Amazon Luna, new Sly Cooper and Infamous games, Halo Infinite, Lone Echo 2Jeff and Christian welcome the co-producer of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, Dan Jevons, to the show this week to discuss Amazon Luna coming out of Beta, Halo Infinite co-op delayed again, rumors of new games in the Sly Cooper and Infamous franchises, and more!
The Playlist: Destiny 2: Witch Queen, Gran Turismo 7
VR Talk: Lone Echo 2
PLUS: Special BONUS CONTENT! Christian and Alex Sulman debut their side project, Feeling This.
2022-03-072h 30
The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)Long Live Mortal Kombat - The Retro Hour EP315We chat to author David L Craddock who is behind the most comprehensive history of the legendary Mortal Kombat games. We hear some incredible behind-the-scenes details of what made those early games so special. Long Live Mortal Kombat: http://longlivemortalkombat.com/Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.co.uk/Get 3 issues of your favourite Future Publishing gaming mag (Play, Edge, Retro Gamer and PC Gamer) for just £3! https://magazinesdirect.com/retrohourMake sure to support the podcast and give your own...
2022-02-251h 44DLCEpisode 364: Alex Sulman: Spider-Man Miles Morales, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Starfield, Elder Scrolls 6, Pokemon Go, Pacer, Dirt 5, Stories Untold, Ghost of TsushimaJeff and Christian welcome Lead Gameplay Designer formerly of DICE LA, Alex Sulman, to the show this week to discuss new tidbits abotu Bethesda's new engine, Mass Effect finally being officially remastered, Pokemon Go having its best year ever, and so much more!
The Playlist: Ghost of Tsushima, Pacer, Dirt 5, Stories Untold, Ring Adventure, Spider-Man Miles Morales
VR Talk: The Room VR, Pixel Ripped 1989, Virtual Desktop streaming
Parting Gifts!
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The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)Grand Theft Auto writer Brian Baglow - The Retro Hour EP242The Scottish Games Network: https://scottishgames.net/
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