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Indie Game InternationalIndie Game International149: Jared Tan | Devolver Digital | Cult of the LambJared Tan is the Community Strategist at Devolver Digital. He worked on such games as Card Shark (2022) and Cult of the Lamb (2022). Cult of the Lamb is one of the best games I have played recently. I played it on Playstation, but you can get it on Xbox, PC, and Switch. Card Shark is available on PC and Switch. In this episode we will discuss the nuances of good marketing, bridging the gap between developers and gamers, community management, content marketing, the power of Twitch integrations, and much more. Jared Tan on the web: https://jare...2023-02-091h 01Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalJared Tan | Devolver Digital | Cult of the LambJared Tan is the Community Strategist at Devolver Digital. He worked on such games as Card Shark (2022) and Cult of the Lamb (2022). Cult of the Lamb is one of the best games I have played recently. I played it on Playstation, but you can get it on Xbox, PC, and Switch. Card Shark is available on PC and Switch. In this episode we will discuss the nuances of good marketing, bridging the gap between developers and gamers, community management, content marketing, the power of Twitch integrations, and much more. Jared Tan on the web: https://jare...2023-02-091h 01Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric CacciatoreRestaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore920: Getting Personal with Eric Cacciatore and Jared ParisiCheck out RestaurantSystemsPro as mentioned in today's episode! Restaurant Unstoppable hasn't published an episode since late August. Here we are in September with a brand new episode. Eric Cacciatore is the Founder and CEO of Restaurant Unstoppable. Jared Parisi is the Operations Manager at Restaurant Unstoppable. We are sitting down today to discuss the future of Restaurant Unstoppable. This is the fourth "Getting Personal" episode in over 900 RU episodes. Occasionally, we feel it is necessary to slow down in order to speed up. Going forward, Restaurant Unstoppable has committed to 100% on-site interviews. In order to pull this o...2022-09-081h 16Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalSam Barham and Emily Latta | Balancing Monkey Games | Before We LeaveSam Barham is the Creative Director and Emily Latta is the Community Manager at Balancing Monkey Games. We are discussing Before We Leave from 2020 which is available on PC, Xbox, and soon on Playstation. Before We Leave is a city builder/resource management game set in space and on different planets. I played it on Steam and very much enjoyed the game. I recommend it highly.  In this episode we will discuss the resource management genre, budgeting, how to recruit a community manager, deciding when you need a community manager, playtesting a particularly long game, UI and UX im...2022-03-311h 30Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalArman Darkahi | Shotgun Anaconda | Baby RedemptionArman Darkahi devlops indie games under the moniker Shotgun Anaconda. This is his second time on the show. Previously, we discussed Velocity Noodle, but today we are discussing his earlier game, Baby Redemption. Baby Redemption is a 2D twin stick shooter. I enjoyed the game very much. It is available on PC. In this episode we will discuss sound design, menu design, the two months following the release of your biggest game, and...Elden Ring. This episode was recorded less than two weeks after the release of Elden Ring, so we discuss that game heavily in the...2022-03-192h 03Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalJonny Botcherby | MoonsPod | Lonely RoverJonny Botcherby develops games under the name MoonsPod and we are discussing his latest game, Lonely Rover, from 2021. Lonely Rover is a top-down 2D exploration/survival game in which you assume the role of a lonely robot rover on an empty planet. It was made for the GoGodot Jame 2 game jam. You can play the game on the MoonsPod itch.io page. MoonsPod is also doing work now with past guest Witch Beam. In this episode we will discuss game jams, the Godot engine, speedrunning, and much more. MoonsPod on itch.io: MoonsPod ...2022-03-1755 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalEsben Kjær Ravn | Kong Orange | Felix The ReaperEsben Kjær Ravn is the Founder and CEO of Kong Orange, a devlopment studio based in Denmark. We are discussing Felix The Reaper (2019), a shadow manipulation puzzle game, as well as Kong Orange's upcoming game, Vokabulantis, a 2D stop motion side scroller. Felix The Reaper is super fun and funny and you can get it on PC, Switch, Xbox, and Playstation, and mobile.  In this episode we will discuss making a game about death, how to deal with a game that doesn’t sell very well, developing a 2D stop motion game, VR gaming, and much more.2022-03-1459 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalMate Magyar | Knife To Meet YouMate Magyar is the developer of Knife To Meet You, a knife throwing simulator currently in early access. You can get the game on Steam and on mobile devices. The game is hilarious and the physics-based gameplay is a joy to experiment with.  In this episode we will discuss physics-based games, early access, finding a programmer for your game idea, social media and marketing, the challenges of teaching the player how to play, and much more. Knife To Meet You on Steam Knife To Meet You on iOS / Android Knife To Meet...2022-03-101h 18Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalDavid Fazzio | Studio 46 | The CompanionDavid Fazzio is the Lead Developer and Owner at Studio 46 and the developer of The Companion (2021). In The Companion, you take on the role of a wolf/dog in a narrative exploration game. You can get the game on PC and soon on Switch. You can also wishlist David's new and upcoming game The Majestic. In this episode we will discuss what is a solo developer?, creating a good UI, environment design, learning Unreal Engine 5, lessons from abandoning a game, deadlines, keep a narrow scope, marketing and reviews, Steam reviews, being approached by publishers, and much more. ...2022-03-071h 07Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalMelanie Burgmer | MemorabiliaMelanie Burgmer is the developer of Memorabilia, a first person narrative and exploration game. Mel is also the Community Manager for Game Dev Unlocked, as well as a translator for games. You can find her games on her website or on her itch.io page. In this episode we will discuss online game dev school, leaving a corporate job to work for yourself on game dev, scope control, using the GameMaker engine, translation and localization, the role of the community manager, how to stay motivated while developing, streaming game development, playtesting, burnout, project management, the importance of phys...2022-03-031h 21Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalJames Smart | Island of the LostJames Smart is a game developer from the UK. He learned how to make games through the online game development program, Game Dev Unlocked. We are talking about his game Island of the Lost, released in 2021 on Steam. Island of the Lost is a first-person exploration game with tons of collectibles and secrets to uncover. The environments, especially, are quite beautiful.  In this episode we will discuss creating rich game environments, online game deveopment school, the decision to omit save points, implementing Steam achievements, finding the right composer for your game, playtesting, overscoping, and much more. ...2022-02-281h 11Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalKim Belair | Sweet Baby Inc | SableKim Belair is the CEO of Sweet Baby Inc, a Narrative Development Studio working in indie games as well as AAA. Sweet Baby Inc was established in 2018 after Kim spent 5 years at Ubisoft. She was one of the writers for the game Sable, which we are discussing today. Sable is available on Xbox and PC.  In this episode we will discuss what is a narrative development company?, why Kim left AAA, the major, real-world problems with the cultures of AAA companies, how to write for games, what is a Play Date handheld game system?, and much more....2022-02-261h 09Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalRafael Bordoni | From The CoreRafael Bordoni is the developer of Charge Kid, To Shed New Light, and From The Core. Today we are discussing From The Core, a game jam game which can be found on Rafael's itch.io page. From The Core is a 2D Metroidvania without powerups, and created under the theme "Moon Shot." Rafael has been featured previously on IGI and will be featured again.  In this episode we will discuss breaking traditional design rules, Metroidvania game design, game jams, learning how to compose music for your own game, general game design in some well-known games, inverted controls, a...2022-02-241h 39Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAlx Preston | Heart Machine | Solar AshAlx Preston is the Founder of Heart Machine, developer of Hyper Light Drifter (2016) and Solar Ash (2021). Alx was called out by Matthew Pusti, aka Makeup And Vanity Set. We are here to discuss Solar Ash, which is available on Playstation and PC.  In this episode we will discuss transitioning from 2D to 3D, building a game in Unreal, existing between AAA and indie, what does a commercially successful game do for the development of the next game?, how does the games industry define the word fun?, the role audio plays in Heart Machine games, dealing with release d...2022-02-2155 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalMatthew Pusti | Makeup And Vanity Set | TracklessMatthew Pusti, aka Makeup And Vanity Set, is a composer of podcasts, films, video games, and more. I interviewed the developer of Trackless which was scored by MAVS, so I reached out to the compser for an interview. I have been a fan of his since I first heard his work in the Atlanta Monster podcast. MAVS has also scored Overpass and Bouncy Smash, both of which I played and enjoyed very much. This is part 2 of 2 of IGI's second "video game score composer week." In this episode we will discuss red flags to look out for...2022-02-171h 48Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalJosie Brechner | Visager | MixolumiaWelcome to another video game score composer week here at IGI! First up is Josie Brechner who was called out by past guest Andrew Rohrmann, aka scntfc. Josie has provided sound and music to many indie games including Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King, Extreme Meatpunks Forever, Fit For A King, and Mixolumia. I have personally played Mixolumia and Fit For A King and I enjoyed both very much.  In this epiosode we will discuss recording SFX in the field, networking best practices, negotiating contracts, advice for freelancers and much more. Mixolumia on Steam F...2022-02-141h 00Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalArman Darkahi | Shotgun Anaconda | Velocity NoodleArman Darkahi is the founder and lead developer at Shotgun Anaconda. We are discussing his new game, Velocity Noodle, released on January 21, 2022. Velocity Noodle is a challenging 2D precision platforming game about delivering noodles in a neon, futuristic city. You can get it on PC. It is an extremely fun game. It was highly anticipated by me and it does not disappoint. In this episode we will discuss making a difficult game, challenges with play testing, inspirations, pricing a game, precision platforming, overscoping, feature creep, marketing, DLC/new content update release strategies, and more. Velocity...2022-02-121h 29Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalSergiu Crăiţoiu | Alien Pixel Studios | Unbound: Worlds ApartSergiu Crăiţoiu is the co-founder and game designer at Alien Pixel Studios, based in Romania. Alien Pixel Studios released what is in my opinion the best game of 2021, called Unbound: Worlds Apart for PC and Switch. A Playstation and Xbox port is in the works but no release date has been announced. Unbound: Worlds Apart is a 2D metroidvania platformer with unique portal mechanics, built in Unreal.  In this episode we will discuss, kickstarter campaigns, is Unbound a metroidvania?, porting problems, level design, marketing, the decision to make a 2D game in Unreal, balancing difficulty, bos...2022-02-101h 07Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAubrey Serr | 12 East Games | TracklessAubrey Serr is the owner and lead developer at 12 East Games. Aubrey was called out by past guest Gabe Miller, lead artist on Firegirl. We are here today to discuss Trackless, Aubrey's amazing first person puzzle game from 2017. You can get Trackless on PC. It is one of my favorite first person gaming experiences out there, so I encourage you to try it out. In this episode we will dicuss the definition of “ride or die indie”, naming your game, partnerships, achieving realistic lighting, the concept of Utopia, music as a central part of game design, sound desi...2022-02-071h 50Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalIsaac and Virgilio Cortez | Hyper Three Studio | Tiny Lands (part 3)Isaac and Virgilio Cortez have joined IGI twice previously and this time we are celebrating new DLC and the one year aniversary of the relase of Tiny Lands, their serene 3D spot-the-difference game. Isaac and Virgilio are co-founders at Hyper Three Studio, the developer of Tiny Lands.  In this episode we will discuss; does free DLC improve your sales?, how to convert wishlists into units sold, balancing visuals and performance, the importance of depth-of-field effects, managing expectations, advice on acquiring a publisher, how to get on Steam China, and much more. Tiny Lands on Steam2022-02-051h 01Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAviv Salinas and Dave Seaman | The Corruption WithinAviv Salinas and Dave Seaman developed the point-and-click adventure game The Corruption Within, released in 2021. the game is available on Steam and itch.io. It is a gothic horror adventure with gorgeous pixel art. Dave handles story and design while Aviv did the art and coding.  In this episode we will discuss,game dev as a hobby vs earning a living, collaboration, the adventure game genre, advice on maintaining scope, choosing an engine for your game idea, feature creep, working with resolutions in pixel art, and much more. Dave Seaman on Twitter: @IndieGameNews1 A...2022-02-031h 02Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAgusia Krzywinska | Adjective Noun Studios | Hotel HermesAgusia Krzywinska is the President and Technical Director at Adjective Noun Studios in St. Catharines, Ontario. The company's most recent release is called Hotel Hermes (2021). They also released The Fisherman and the Sea in 2021. I played both games and enjoyed them very much. You can get them on iOS and Google Play. Agusia was called out by previous IGI guest Paul Boyko of Devil's Cider Games. In this episode we will discuss the mobile games market, premium mobile games, porting mobile to console/PC, game development school, feature creep and how to avoid it, Agile vs Waterfall...2022-01-311h 11Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAndrea Brasch | Lovable Hat Cult | Journey of the Broken Circle (part 2)This is IGI's second interview with Andrea Brasch of Lovable Hat Cult, the development team behind 2020's Journey of the Broken Circle. Journey of the Broken Circle is a narratve 2D side scroller. It is available on Switch, PC, Xbox, and Playstation.  In this episode we will discuss securing funding, how game development becomes easier once you’ve put out a complete game, working efficiently within deadlines, finding the right business/creative partner, porting advice, showing your game to players for the first time, effective time management, obtaining a publisher, and much, much more. Lovable Hat Cult on I...2022-01-2745 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAndrea Brasch | Lovable Hat Cult | Journey of the Broken Circle (part 1)Andrea Brasch is one half of the core development team at Lovable Hat Cult in Denmark. They created the 2020 game Journey of the Broken Circle. I played the game on Switch and PS4, but you can also get it on Xbox and PC. It is a 2D narrative-driven side scroller about a circle looking for a perfect fit for his missing piece. The game is excellent. This is the very first interview I ever did. It was originally hosted on my other podcast, The Space Dreamers, but here it is as the 30th IGI episode. In the episode we...2022-01-2752 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalGeorge Remus | Darkania Works | Gray DawnGeorge Remus is the developer of Gray Dawn from 2018, available on PC. His studio is called Darkania Works where he is currently developing Last Days Of Lazarus. Gray Dawn and Last Days Of Lazarus are first-person psychological thriller/horror games. George was called out by GrimTalin who is helping with development and publishing Last Days Of Lazarus. I very much enjoyed Gray Dawn and I've completed it three times. I have played the demo of Last Days of Lazarus and I enjoyed that as well. In this episode we will discuss graphical tricks to improve performance, using...2022-01-241h 10Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAnna Mimik | 2FOR2 | KAPIAAnna Mimik is one half of 2for2, the development team behind KAPIA. KAPIA releases on January 25, 2022 on Steam and GOG. I only played the demo for KAPIA prior to this interview and was very excited to finally speak to a game developer who was gearing up for a first release. KAPIA is a 3D adventure game with point-and-click elements. It is available on January 25, 2022 on Steam and GOG. In this episode we will discuss developing a full 3D point-and-click game, the unique challenges in marketing a game with a mash-up of genres, implementing mini games, marketing your...2022-01-201h 11Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalDavide Pellino | DP Games | Summertime MadnessToday's guest is Davide Pellino, CEO and lead developer at DP Games, in southern Italy. Davide was called out by ENCODYA developer Nicola Piovesan. We are discussing Davide's 2021 game Summertime Madness, a surreal first-person puzzle /exploration game. Summertime Madness is available on PC and sometime in 2022 it will arrive on Playstation, Xbox, and Switch. In this episode we will discuss collaborating with other devs, 3D character design, securing funding, recognizing your biggest strength in game development, choosing a title, balancing difficulty in a game, choosing the perfect music for your game, and much, much more. F...2022-01-171h 04Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalPaul Boyko | Devil's Cider Games | Cat Colony CrisisToday's guest is Paul Boyko, Lead Programmer at Devil's Cider Games based in Ontario, Canada. We are discussing the team's game Cat Colony Crisis which won the 2020 Jamming The Curve game jam! I played the game on mobile and i enjoyed it very much. You can play it on Google Play, the Apple App Store, Steam, and itch. Paul Boyko was called out by past guest Alex Golebiowski. In this episode we will discuss the philosophy of computer programming, game design school, forming a company, forming partnerships, pitching your game to publishers, obtaining contract work as an in...2022-01-131h 55Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalMaik Gross | One Simple ObservationToday's guest is Maik Gross. Maik won the Godot Fire Charity Jam 2021 which took place during the month of October, 2021 with his game One Simple Observation. Maik was called out by past guest Rafael Bordoni who also took part in the same game jam. One Simple Observation is a story-driven 2D platformer which takes the player through a person's entire life in just about an hour of gameplay. It is a truly engaging and phenomenal experience. You can play the game on Maik's itch.io page. in the episode we will discuss game jams, evoking emotion in...2022-01-101h 28Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalWren Brier and Tim Dawson | Witch Beam | UnpackingToday's guests are Wren Brier (Creative Director) and Tim Dawson (Technical Director) at Witch Beam Games in Brisbane, Australia. They created the lovely puzzler Unpacking which was released in 2021. Unpacking is an amazing game and I highly recommend it. You can get Unpacking on PC, Switch, and Xbox. In the episode we will discuss using video games to teach empathy, the technical side of how Unpacking works "under the hood," and much more. Find Witch Beam on the web: https://witchbeam.com.au Find Unpacking on the web: https://www.unpackinggame.com 2022-01-061h 04Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalGabe Miller | Dejima Games | Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash RescueToday's guest is Gabe Miller, one half of the core development team, and lead artist on 2021's Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue. Firegirl was developed by Dejima Games and published by Thunderful. Firegirl is a 2D platformer with roguelike elements. It is insanely fun and was one of my most anticipated games of 2021. In the episode we will discuss the roguelite/like genre, achieving the unique visual style of Firegirl, the music of Firegirl, publisher relationships, lighting, creating the perfect mood for your game through visuals and audio, balancing difficulty in your game, and much more.  2022-01-031h 08Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAlex Golebiowski | PixelNAUTS | Rocket RumbleToday's guest is Alex Golebioski, co-owner of PixelNAUTS in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Alex was called out by past guest Shane McCafferty. We are here to discuss PixelNAUTS' newest game Rocket Rumble which is in early access currently on Steam. We also discuss the excellent earlier game from PixelNAUTS titled, LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity. Both games are excellent and I highly recommend them. Rocket Rumble is only available on PC currently but you can get LOST ORBIT: Terminal velocity on PC, Switch, Playstation, and Xbox. In this episode we will discuss starting your game dev studio by...2021-12-301h 16Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalTaryn McMillan | Mystic Mill Games | No Crooks On ChristmasToday's guest is Taryn McMillan of Mystic Mill Games. She released her first game on Steam, titled No Crooks On Christmas, in December of 2021. She is relatively new to developing games, but I've played three of her releases and enjoyed them very much. In addition to No Crooks On Christmas, I have also played Grave Digger and The Coffee Shop. We will discuss game jams, coding courses, working in Unity, programming, revisiting old code that you wrote when you were a beginner, dealing with imposter syndrome, UI creation, and much more.  You can find Taryn's g...2021-12-2758 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalPert Soomann | Vikerlane | Headbangers In Holiday HellToday's guest is Pert Soomann of Vikerlane Games for his 2021 release Headbangers In Holiday Hell. This is a special christmas day release because Headbangers in Holiday is hilarious and holiday themed. HIHH is a twin stick shooter with roguelite elements. You can play it on Steam and there are plans to port it to consoles in the future. I absolutely love this game. I became aware of it through my interview with Emiliano Pastorelli of Hammer & Ravens and I've been addicted ever since. In this episode we will discuss subverting expectations, controller vs. mouse and keyboard, improving a...2021-12-251h 25Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalJim Squires | Rocketship Park | Word ForwardToday's guest is Jim Squires, CEO and one half of the development studio Rocketship Park. I previously had his partner, Shane McCafferty, on the show to discuss LOVE: A Puzzle Box Filled With Stories but today we will mostly discuss Word Forward. LOVE and Word Forward are excellent. You can get Word Forward on PC, Switch, and mobile. In this episode we will discuss making games for Apple TV, puzzle games, new distribution platforms for video games, game journalism, PR, marketing, pricing your game, and much more. Follow Jim on Twitter: @jimmycanuck Follow...2021-12-231h 40Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalDave Evans | Falling Squirrel | The Vale: Shadow of the CrownToday's episode features Dave Evans of Falling Squirrel out of the Niagara area of Ontario, Canada. We are talking about his 2021 game The Vale: Shadow of the Crown, which is an audio-only gaming experience. It is fantastic. You can get it on PC and Xbox. We will discuss binaural and spatial audio design, working in AAA vs working in indie games, making a game for visually impaired gamers, and much more. Follow Falling Squirrel on Twitter: @FallingSquirrel Find Falling Squirrel on the web: www.fallingsquirrel.com Find Falling Squirrel on Facebook...2021-12-201h 19Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalShane McCafferty | Rocketship Park | LOVE: A Puzzle Box Filled with StoriesToday's guest is Shane McCafferty, one half of the team over at Rocketship Park based in St. Catharines, Ontario. We are discussing his 2021 game LOVE: A Puzzle Box Filled with Stories. I played the game on my Switch but it is also available on PC and mobile. The game is a very unique puzzler about love and loss. In the episode we will discuss making a game based on one specific emotion, fundraising, partnerships, recognizing your scope and much, much more. You can find Shane on Twitter @EGVroom You can find Rocketship Park...2021-12-1654 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalDaniel Wagner | Monokel | White ShadowsDaniel Wagner is co-founder and creative director at Monokel based in Cologne, Germany. We are here to discuss Monokel's first game, White Shadows, released in December of 2021. White Shadows was my most anticipated game but now that it's out and I've played it, it's just an amazing and gorgeous game that you should play. In this episode we will discuss how Monokel achieved the unique visual style of White Shadows, how it feels to be in the first week of release of you very first game, censorship, sensitive content warnings preceding entertainment of any medium, clever uses...2021-12-131h 14Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalEmiliano Pastorelli | Hammer & Ravens | Empires In RuinsToday we are speaking with Emiliano Pastorelli, CEO and lead developer at Hammer & Ravens, based in Estonia. Emiliano was called out by Antonio and Maximiliano from Dev9k. We are here to discuss mostly Empires In Ruins from 2021, but we also discuss Headbangers In Holiday Hell from 2020, and Razerwire: Nanowars from 2018. I played, and very much enjoyed, all three of those games. In this episode we will discuss voice actors, translation and localization, vulgarity in video games, porting to mobile devices, editing systems and mechanics out of your game, time management, and pitching to a publisher-best practices...2021-12-091h 01intricity101intricity101Data Sharks #20: Anthony Parisi "Retail Expert" at IntricityMeet today's Sharks: - Anthony Parisi, VP Strategic Initiatives and "Retail Expert" at Intricity - Jared Hillam, EVP of Emerging Technologies at Intricity - Rich Hathaway, Senior Solution Architect, Snowflake Expert at Intricity  Watch the Video on YouTube Sign up for future live sessions intricity.com/datasharks Talk with a Data Shark: intricity.com/intricity101 www.intricity.com youtube.com/intricity1012021-12-0658 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalGrimTalin | Long Ago: A Puzzle TaleToday we are talking to GrimTalin, developer of Long Ago: A Puzzle Tale. This is the second time he has been on this show. Previously we discussed The Adventures Of Elena Temple, but today we are talking about his newest release, Long Ago: A Puzzle Tale. You can find GrimTalin at www.grimtalin.com and on Twitter @grimtalin and Instagram @grimtalin. Links to purchase all of his games can be found at www.grimtalin.com. We mostly discuss Long Ago: A Puzzle Tale but we also talk a lot about GrimTalin and Darkania...2021-12-061h 08Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAntonio Scacchetti and Massimiliano Nigro | Dev9k | Nirvana Pilot YumeDev9k is an indie game studio based in Estonia and Italy. Antonio and Massimiliano are its co-founders. I played their game Nirvana Pilot Yume on the Switch and I really enjoyed it. It's a synth-wave, neon story-driven game with racing elements. It is quite unique. It was initially released on Steam in 2017. Dev9k is currently working on Fragments Of The Past, a table-top role playing game. We will discuss defining roles in an indie studio, partnerships, community management, fear of success, what we learn when we fail, advice on acquiring music for your game, sex...2021-12-021h 40Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalGrimTalin | The Adventures Of Elena TempleToday's guest is GrimTalin, developer of The Adventures Of Elena Temple, released in 2019. Elena Temple is available on PC, Switch, and Xbox. I played it on my Switch and absolutely adored the experience. It is a 2D monochrome platformer with meta storytelling elements. It is extremely clever.  GrimTalin is based in Romania and I have interviewed him twice. My other conversation with the developer was for his more recent game, Long Ago: A Puzzle Tale, which is also excellent. You can find him on the web at grimtalin.com and also on Twitter @GrimTalin and on Instagram @g...2021-11-2948 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC20 3001: The Final OdysseyToday's episode concerns Arthur C. Clarke's 20th and final solo novel, 3001: The Final Odyssey (1997). Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: When The Sleeper Wakes, Richter 10, Rama, Alien: Isolation, Finch, Bloodshot, Boss Level, Pitch Black  2021-11-251h 09Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalRafael Bordoni | To Shed New LightToday's episode features Rafael Bordoni, based in São Paulo, Brazil. We are talking about his most recent game called To Shed New Light which was completed entirely in the month of October, 2021 for a game jam. The theme for the game jam was "everything changes." I have interviewed Rafael previously for his earlier game called Charge Kid, though that interview has not yet been published on this platform. Keep an eye our for it in the future.  You can find To Shed New Light, as well as many other games developed by Rafael, on his itch.io...2021-11-251h 26Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalOliver Ulrich | Studio Fizbin | Say No! MoreToday's guest is Oliver Ulrich, a producer at Studio Fizbin, based in Germany. Studio Fizbin was called out by Alexandra Dahlberg a few episodes back because of Say No! More. I played SN!M and Minute of Islands and thoroughly enjoyed the experiences. We are mostly discussing Say No! More and Minute Of Islands, both released in 2021.  In this episode we will discuss many things, including the role of the producer in indie game development, managing people, motivating your team, producing several games simultaneously, defining your visual style, optimizing, and, we ask the question: do gamers always w...2021-11-2259 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersInterview with Shane BerryToday's episode is an interview with the audio director for Demagog Studio, Shane Berry. Shane worked on Demagog's indie game Gold Club Wasteland which is heavy on the hard science fiction. We talk a lot about the realities of living on Mars. This will also act as a trailer for my other podcast, Indie Game International. This is just an episode of that podcast with a new introduction by me. 2021-11-181h 53Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalShane Berry | Demagog Studio | Golf Club WastelandToday we are talking to another video game score composer! Shane Berry is the Audio Director at Demagog Studio. He worked on Golf Club Wasteland and created a radio broadcast for that game, titled Radio Nostalgia From Mars. The game is incredible and Radio Nostalgia From Mars just makes it better. Golf Club Wasteland is available on Switch, Xbox, Playstation, and PC.  In this episode we will ask these questions: Is Mars a viable option for humanity's expansion into the solar system and beyond? How important is the science fiction genre to our culture? We get into t...2021-11-181h 52Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAndrew Rohrmann | scntfc | OxenfreeThis week is "video game score composer week" here at IGI. Today we are talking with Andrew Rohrmann aka scntfc. Andy has been a video game score composer for over ten years. I first became aware of his work when I played 2016's Oxenfree. Most of the conversation focuses on two games that I recently played and loved that Andy created sound and music for: Journey Of The Broken Circle and Old Man's Journey. You can find Andrew’s work at scntfc.bandcamp.com or at cargocollective.com/scntfc. You can also find him on Twitter @scntfc. In...2021-11-151h 31The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC19 The Hammer Of GodToday we are discussing The Hammer Of God (1993) by Arthur C. Clarke, his 19th solo novel. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Greenland, Firefly, 3002021-11-1159 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalWinston Tang | Samurai Punk | Roombo: First BloodToday's guest is Winston Tang, director, designer, and writer at Samurai Punk, based in Melbourne, Australia. We are discussing primarily their game Roombo: First Blood, released in 2019. I played the game Switch but it is available on PC, Xbox, and Playstation as well.  Winston and I will discuss game jams, how it feels to make your very first game, growing a team, going from creative artist to company leader, and we touch on the state of the antagonistic relationship between gamers and game devs. A sequel, titled Justice Sucks: Recharged is coming soon and you c...2021-11-111h 03Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalJan Bubenik | Megagon Industries | Lonely Mountains: DownhillJan Bubenik is co-founder and co-CEO of Megagon Industries, based in in Berlin, Germany. We are here today to discuss Lonely Mountains: Downhill developed by Megagon Industries and published by Thunderful Games. Lonely Mountains: Downhill is a downhill mountain biking game available on Steam, Switch, Xbox, and Playstation. It was initially released on 2019. This is one of my very first interviews and was previously published and hosted on The Space Dreamers podcast. We discuss low-poly models, the decision to exclude all music from the game, why the game uses the Unity engine, using Kickstarter, developing a very...2021-11-0851 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalIsaac and Virgilio Cortez | Hyper Three Studio | Tiny Lands (part 2)Isaac and Virgilio Cortez are the co-founders of Hyper Three Studio, based in Barcelona, Spain. Their most recent game, Tiny Lands, is a spot-the-difference game...with a unique twist. I played the game on my Switch and emailed the studio for an interview and they said yes!  In the last episode of IGI we learned all about the founding of the studio and Isaac and Virgilio's inspiring story. For this episode we are talking about the first DLC pack released for the game. In this episode we are talking about the free DLC released this y...2021-11-041h 05The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC18 The Ghost From The Grand BanksToday we are discussing Arthur C. Clarke's 18th novel The Ghost From The Grand Banks, published in 1990. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Spawn, Dune2021-11-041h 05Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalIsaac and Virgilio Cortez | Hyper Three Studio | Tiny Lands (part 1)Isaac and Virgilio Cortez are the co-founders of Hyper Three Studio, based in Barcelona, Spain. Their most recent game, Tiny Lands, is a spot-the-difference game...with a unique twist. I played the game on my Switch and emailed the studio for an interview and they said yes! I'm very excited to bring their inspiring story to you now. We talk about indie game DLC, responding to player requests, scaling your concept, non-verbal storytelling in puzzle games, recording SFX, how to choose the music for your game, low-poly implementation, obtaining a Switch dev kit, reasons to implement a...2021-11-011h 11Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalAlexandra Dahlberg | Thunderful Games | Lost In RandomAlexandra Dahlberg is a writer at Zoink, now a part of Thunderful Games, based in Sweden. Zoink’s newest release, Lost in Random, is a 2021 third-person action/adventure game. I met Alexandra Dahlberg on social media and after realizing she worked on Lost in Random, I bought it, played through it twice, and then interviewed her about a week after the game’s release.  We talk about game narrative, writing games, the editing process, casting voice actors, translation and localization, and we even address the question: is Lost In Random indie? All that and much more. Yo...2021-10-2848 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC17 2061: Odyssey ThreeToday we are discussing Arthur C. Clarke's 17th novel and the third in the Odyssey series, titled 2061: Odyssey Three, published in 1987. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discusses: Europa Report, 2010 The Year We Make Contact, 2010: Odyssey Two, 2001: A Space Odyssey2021-10-281h 22Indie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalNicola Piovesan | Chaosmonger Studio | ENCODYANicola Piovesan is the CEO and game developer at Chaosmonger Studio, based in Estonia. Our previous guest, Philipp Zybkovets of Caligari Games called out Nicola as a developer that I should get on the show. So, here we are! We are talking about Nicola’s 2021 point-and-click adventure game ENCODYA.  Like Philipp, Nicola was a filmmaker before he was game developer, so we discuss his filmmaking background extensively. Additionally, we get into the point-and-click genre, implementing gorgeous 2.5D graphics, narrative design, early access, and the unexpected benefits of developing two games at the same time. You can...2021-10-2552 minIndie Game InternationalIndie Game InternationalPhilipp Zybkovets | Caligari Games | The Great PerhapsPhilipp Zybkovets is the creative director and co-founder of Caligari Games, based in Moscow. The studio released The Great Perhaps, a 2D adventure side-scroller, in August of 2019. Their next game, Whateverland, is slated for a late 2021 release. I played The Great Perhaps and I really enjoyed it so I reached out to Philipp for this interview.  We talk about narrative design, editing your game’s script, voice acting, publishing best practices, porting advice, the importance of networking at events, pricing your game, games going on sale, should the length of your game determine the price? Can streamers pos...2021-10-211h 20The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC16 The Songs Of Distant EarthToday we are talking about Arthur C. Clarke's sixteenth novel from 1986 titled "The Songs Of Distant Earth." Co-Host: Heather Other science fiction discussed: Save Yourselves!, Slither, The Ruins, 2010: The Year We Make Contact, Children Of Men, Dreamcatcher, Shang-Ch And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, What We Do in The Shadows, Nine Perfect Strangers2021-10-211h 32The Space DreamersThe Space Dreamers2010: The Year We Make ContactToday we are discussing the 1984 film adaptation, titled 2010: The Year We Make Contact, of Arthur C. Clarke's 1982 novel, titled 2010: Odyssey Two. Co-host: Amy  2021-10-1455 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC15 2010: Odyssey TwoToday we are talking about 2010: Odyssey Two (1982) by Arthur C. Clarke which is his fifteenth novel. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Rendezvous With Rama, 2010: The Year We Make Contact, Contact, Childhood’s End, Europa Report, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Journey To the Savage Planet, 2061: Odyssey Three, A Meeting With Medusa, The City And The Stars2021-10-071h 41The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC14 The Fountains Of ParadiseWe are talking today about Arthur C. Clarke's 14th novel, The Fountains Of Paradise. Co-host: Mallory Other science fiction discussed: Black box, Ad Astra, Seveneves, Childhood’s End2021-09-3058 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC13 Imperial EarthToday's episode is a discussion of Arthur C. Clarke's thirteenth novel, Imperial Earth (1976) Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Golf Club Wasteland, Thor, Stranger In A Strange Land, High Life, Demolition Man, The Terminator, Jurassic Park, The Game, Upgrade, The Ghost From The Grand Banks, Voyagers2021-09-232h 04The Space DreamersThe Space Dreamers"Anaconda" by Horacio QuirogaToday we are talking about South American writer Horacio Quiroga's short story titled "Anaconda" published in 1921. This is more magical realism than science fiction, but it's a great story that provides a great conversation. We also discuss the recent sci-fi film Reminiscence (2021). Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Ready Player One, Reminiscence, Godzilla, The Day The Earth Stood Still, Transcendence 2021-09-1659 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC12 Rendezvous With RamaToday we are discussing Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous With Rama (1973) which is his 12th novel.. Co-hosts: Amy and Mallory Other science fiction discussed: Ringworld, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Interstellar, Full Metal Jacket, A Meeting With Medusa, Contact, Doom, E. T. The Extraterrestrial, Independence Day, Ad Astra, The Fountains Of Paradise, The Village, Source Code, The Mist, The Sixth Sense, Fire In The Sky2021-09-092h 21The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersThe Green KnightToday's episode is all about the 2021 film The Green Knight in celebration of returning to movie theaters after an 18 month hiatus! Co-host: Cielo Other science fiction discussed: Noah (2014), Beowulf (2007), Valhalla Rising, Ad Astra, The Lord of the rings, Black Widow, Lamb 2021-09-0259 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersInterview with GrimTalinToday's episode is an interview with indie game developer GrimTalin, creator of The Adventures of Elena Temple. You can find out more about GrimTalin right here! Check out GrimTalin on Instagram right here Big thank you to GrimTalin for joining me and discussing indie game development, publishing, and gaming in general. You rock!2021-08-2650 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersInterview with Jan BubenikToday we are talking to Jan Bubenik, co-founder of Megagon Industries which is based in Berlin, Germany. We are talking all about Megagon's newest game, Lonely Mountains: Downhill which is available on PC, PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Huge thank you to Jan and Megagon for joining me. Check out Megagon Industries right here Check out Lonely Mountains right here2021-08-1956 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersA Meeting With MedusaToday's episode is about the short story "A Meeting With Medusa" (1971) by Arthur C. Clarke. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: World War Z, Army Of The Dead, Source Code, Robocop, Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow, Spaceballs, Interstellar, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey 2021-08-121h 23The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersThe Wind From The SunToday we are talking about Arthur C. Clarke's 1972 collection of short stories titled The Wind From The Sun. This is the final collection of short stories by Clarke that we will cover on this podcast. Beyond this, it's all novels (and some bonus episodes!). Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discusses: Sunshine, The Shining, The City And The Stars, The Terminator, The Andromeda Strain, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Prometheus, The Fifth Element, The Songs Of Distant Earth, Twister2021-08-052h 03The Space DreamersThe Space Dreamers2001: A Space Odyssey (the movie)We are discussing the film version of 2001: A Space Odyssey today. Co-hosts: Amy, Heather, Mallory The Space Dreamers is on Instagram @thespacedreamers2021-07-291h 02The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC11 2001: A Space OdysseyWe are discussing 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Arthur C. Clarke's eleventh novel today! Co-hosts: Heather, Mallory, Amy Other science fiction discussed: Rendezvous With Rama, Contact, The City And The Stars, Ready Player One, The Deep Range, Childhood's End, and Michael Benson's 2018 nonfiction book "Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, And The Making Of A Masterpiece2021-07-222h 16The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersTomb Stone Hand by Rick VeitchIn this episode we will reference the Cartoonist Kayfabe podcast interview with Rick Veitch. Find that right here. This is a special episode all about Rick Veitch, legendary comics writer/artist/creator. We are talking about his latest graphic novel, Tomb Stone Hand (2021). Co-host: Amy Other things discussed:Otzi, The Spotted Stone, Redemption, Can’t Get No, The Sandman, The Punisher, Shiney Beasts, Greyshirt, Swamp Thing, The One, Brat Pack, Super Catchy, The Witness, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Indie Game: The Movie, THX-1138, War Of The Worlds (2005)  2021-07-1556 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersInterview with Matty CardaropleToday's episode is an interview actor and poet Matty Cardarople. Matty has appeared in films and TV shows such as, Jurassic World, Logan Lucky, Dumb And Dumber Too, Stranger Things, and Netflix's A Series Of Unfortunate Events. Matty has a new book of poetry coming out July 17, 2021, titled Happy Birthday Everyday. You can get the book right here. Matty is on Instagram @mattycardarople I am on Instagram @thespacedreamers Thank you for listening! And thank you Matty!2021-07-0842 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC10 Glide PathSPOILER ALERT!!! In this episode we will discuss the film Shadow In The Cloud (2020) and we give away the entire plot. The movie is amazing. You should watch it before you listen to this. Glide Path (1963) is Arthur C. Clarke's 10th novel. It is his only non-science fiction novel. It takes place during WWII. Other things discussed: Greyhound, Shadow In The Cloud, The Terminator, The Mist, Dunkirk, Twister2021-07-011h 26The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersInterview with Hyper Three StudioToday's episode is an interview with Isaac and Virgilio Cortez of Hyper Three Studio. Hyper Three recently released the game TINY LANDS. We discuss making the game, and Isaac and Virgilio's journey from struggling indie game devs to celebrated creators of the indie hit TINY LANDS. Check out Hyper Three Studio right here.2021-06-281h 14The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC09 Dolphin IslandWe are discussing Dolphin Island (1963) by Arthur C. Clarke today. This is Clarke's ninth novel. Co-host: The Mother of all Space Dreamers  Other science fiction discussed: The Deep Range, "Dog Star," Close Encounters of the Third Kind, A Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Specimen Days, Independence Day 22021-06-241h 46The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersThe Road To The SeaToday's episode is about the short story "The Road To The Sea" (1951) by Arthur C. Clarke. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Army of the Dead, The City And The Stars, Stardust, The Abyss, 30 Days of Night, Zombieland, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, 300, The Stand, Unbreakable, Shadow In The Cloud, Overlord, Hurricane Heist2021-06-171h 15The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersTales Of Ten WorldsToday's episode is all about Tales Of Ten Worlds (1962) by Arthur C. Clarke, which is a collection of short stories. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Children of Men, Code 46, The Wild Blue Yonder, “The Forgotten Enemy,” Next by Michael Crichton, Ad Astra, The White Diamond2021-06-102h 25The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersA Fall Of Moondust adaptationWe are discussing the 1981 BBC adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's 1961 novel, A Fall Of Moondust. Co-host: Heather Other science fiction discussed: A Fall of Moondust (1961), Snow Crash, Soul by Joanna Russ, Houston, Houston, Do you Read? By James Tiptree, Jr., Code 46, Lord of the Rings, Sherlock Holmes, The Sandman, The Bourne Identity, Firefly, Solaris2021-06-031h 26The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersInterview with Andrea BraschToday's bonus episode is an interview with game developer Andrea Brasch of Lovable Hat Cult. Check out Lovable Hat Cult here. OR here.2021-06-0257 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersInterview with Chapter 3 PodcastBONUS EPISODE! Join me in welcoming Bethany Pullen, host/creator of Chapter 3 Podcast to the show. I was a guest on Chapter 3 Podcast and here I have repurposed the conversation for a bonus episode for The Space Dreamers. We discuss women sci-fi writers, book podcasting, and the short story "When It Changed" (1972) by Joanna Russ.  It was a fun collaboration and I hope to do more collaborations in the future. Thanks for listening! Find Chapter 3 Podcast here2021-05-281h 10The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC08 A Fall Of MoondustToday's episode is all about A Fall Of Moondust (1961) by Arthur C. Clarke, his eighth novel. Co-host: Heather Other science fiction discussed: The Martian, Operation Avalanche, The Faculty, Airframe, Disclosure, Ready Player One, Snow Crash, Tales From The “White Heart,” Total Recall, The Poseidon Adventure, Devil (2010), Jumanji2021-05-272h 16The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersButton, Button: Uncanny Stories by Richard MathesonThis is a BONUS episode! Talking  Discussing The Box (2009) and the short story it is based on (in the Reach For Tomorrow episode) made me want to read more by Richard Matheson. So this episode is a discussion of Matheson as a brand new author topic for this podcast, along with one of his collections of shorts stories. Today we are talking about the short story collection Button, Button: Uncanny Stories (2008) by Richard Matheson.  Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: The Box (2009), I Am Legend, The Twilight Zone, Shock Wave, The Cr...2021-05-2055 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersThe Other Side Of The SkyWe are discussing The Other Side Of The Sky (1958) by Arthur C. Clarke. It is a collection of short stories.  Co-host: Heather Other science fiction discussed: Tales From The “White Hart”, The Box, Click, Clockstoppers, Moonrise podcast, Passengers, Stardust, Southland Tales, Donnie Darko, Elysium, The Brass Teapot, A Fall of Moondust2021-05-132h 31The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersTales From The "White Hart"We are discussing the collection of short stories titled Tales From The "White Hart" (1957) by Arthur C. Clarke. Co-host: Mallory Other science fiction discussed: Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Michael Crichton's The Lost World, The Illustrated Man, The Martian Chronicles, Depeche Mode's Sounds Of The Universe, Dune (1984), Godzilla Vs. Kong2021-05-061h 25The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC07 The Deep RangeIn this episode we are discussing The Deep Range (1957), Arthur C. Clarke's seventh science fiction novel. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction things discussed: A Life Less Ordinary, The Meg, The Abyss, Day of the Dead (1985), Crank, The City and The Stars, Sphere, Pitch Black, Underwater, Jurassic Park, Godzilla Vs. Kong, Zack Snyder’s Justice League2021-04-292h 39The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersReach For TomorrowWe are discussing Reach For Tomorrow (1956) by Arthur C. Clarke. It is a book of short stories.  Co-host: Heather Other science fiction discussed: Day of the Dead (1985), The Core, Elysium, The Midnight Sky, Idiocracy, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Upgrade, The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, When the Sleeper Wakes, The Blair Witch Project, The Fourth Kind2021-04-222h 38The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC06 The City And The StarsWe are discussing Arthur C. Clarke's sixth novel, titled The City And The Stars (1956) in today's episode of the Space Dreamers. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Terminator 2: Judgement Day, 2001: A space Odyssey, Monster Hunter, The Fifth Element, Prometheus, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, The Abyss, Jurassic Park, The Terminator, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Primer, Rogue One, Pacific Rim2021-04-152h 48The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC05 EarthlightWe are discussing Earthlight (1955) by Arthur C. Clarke in today's episode This is Clarke's fifth novel. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Terminator 2: Judgement Day, 2001: A space Odyssey, Monster Hunter, The Fifth Element, Prometheus, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, The Abyss, Jurassic Park, The Terminator, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Primer, Rogue One, Pacific Rim2021-04-081h 47The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersExpedition to EarthToday we are discussing Expedition to Earth (1953) by Arthur C. Clarke, which is a collection of short stories all previously published in magazines in the late 40s and early 50s. Co-host: Heather Other science fiction discussed: Prospect, Firefly, Lockout, The Mandalorian, The Midnight Sky, Solaris, Sunshine, Big Fish, Stardust, Mars Attacks!, Arrival, Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Ex Machina2021-04-012h 05The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersInterview with Dominique FilholDominique Filhol, writer/director of the short film "The Nine Billion Names of God" (2018), joins me for an interview about his adaptation of the wonderful short story by Arthur C. Clarke. We discussed the short story and the short film in the previous episode titled The Nine Billion Names of God.  A huge thank you to Dominique for joining me and sharing a love and admiration for ACC. Find The Nine Billion Names of God here.  2021-03-2653 minThe Space DreamersThe Space DreamersThe Nine Billion Names of GodWe are discussing the short story The Nine Billion Names of God (1953) by Arthur C. Clarke along with the 2018 short film adaptation by director Dominique Filhol.  Co-hosts: Amy and Mallory Other science fiction discussed: Knowing, Childhood's End, Signs, A. I. Artificial Intelligence, Axolotl, The Feather Pillow2021-03-251h 13The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersChildhood's End adaptationWe are discussing the SyFy miniseries Childhood's End (2017) based on Arthur C. Clarke's novel of the same name. Listen to  ACC04 for the full discussion of the novel. Co-hosts: Amy and Mallory Other science fiction things discussed: The Sands of Mars, Breaking Strain, Second Dawn, Expedition to Earth, Arrival, The Ghost Writer, Dreamcatcher, Battlestar Galactica, WALL-E, Godzilla, The Day The Earth Stood Still, The Sentinel, 28 Days Later, Avengers: Infinity War, Annihilation, Solaris, The Time Machine2021-03-181h 35The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC04 Childhood's EndWe are discussing Childhood's End (1953) by Arthur C. Clarke in today's episode. Co-host: Mallory Other science fiction discussed: The Left Right Game, From Now, Lockout, Doom (2005), Space Sweepers, Lost, Eight Legged Freaks, Dune, Arrival, Interstellar, Jodorowsky’s Dune, The Food of the Gods and How it Came to Earth, Battlestar Galactica, Tuck Everlasting2021-03-112h 36The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC03 Islands in the SkyIn this episode we are discussing Islands in the Sky (1952) by Arthur C. Clarke. Co-host: Heather Other science fiction discussed: Solaris, The Midnight Sky, Evolution, Slither, Bird Box, Children of Men2021-03-042h 08The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC02 The Sands of MarsWe are discussing Arthur C. Clarke's second novel The Sands of Mars (1951) in today's episode of The Space Dreamers. Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Battlestar Galactica, The Terminator, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Ad Astra, Ted2021-02-252h 53The Space DreamersThe Space DreamersACC01 Prelude to SpaceIn the first episode of The Space Dreamers we are discussing Arthur C. Clarke's first published novel Prelude to Space (1947). Co-host: Amy Other science fiction discussed: Battlestar Galactica, Raised By Wolves, Ad Astra, Star Wars, One Strange Rock, Tenet.2021-02-181h 50Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric CacciatoreRestaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore762: Getting Personal #3 with Eric Cacciatore and Jared ParisiEric Cacciatore is the host of Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast and Jared Parisi is the audio/visual editor. Today we are discussing the future of Restaurant Unstoppable, our vision, our core values, and the Restaurant Unstoppable Network. Check out Getting Personal 1 Check out Getting Personal 2 Check out the past workshops that we hosted in the Restaurant Unstoppable Network including... 761: Optimizing Digital Ordering With Toast, Inc. 760: Nick Sarillo On Tangible Framing For Employee Growth 758: Jordan Boesch On In-Depth With 7Shifts 756: Jill Raff On The 3 E’s To Heightened Customer Experience 753: Carrie Luxem On HR Sy...2020-11-241h 48