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Go With GodHow To Actually Sabbath | Boundaries: The SabbathYou know you need rest, but how do you actually make it happen in a world that never stops? In the second half of our deep dive into the Sabbath, we move from the "why" to the "how." We’re getting incredibly practical about establishing the most important boundary in your life: a 24-hour period set apart for God.In this episode, we break down the three essential steps to starting a Sabbath practice: picking your 24-hour window, stopping regular work through intentional preparation, and the trial and error of practicing true rest. We al...
2026-02-0924 min
Go With GodEmpty Hands + Narrow Doors: Bible in a Year Recap (Pt. 1)In this episode, we dive into the first leg of Kaley’s "Bible in a Year" journey, reflecting on the profound lessons found in the first few months of last year. From the ancient covenants of Genesis to the challenging teachings of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, we explore a recurring theme: God doesn’t want our "work"—He wants our hearts.We discuss the "Graves of Craving" in the wilderness, why God whittled down Gideon’s army to empty hands, and what it truly means to walk through the "narrow door." If you’ve ever felt like you a...
2026-01-0529 min
Christianity Without Compromise: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture WarsHow Churches Fail Caregivers - Sunita TheissBehind the praise for caregivers in church spaces is a deeper failure to actually support them. Sunita Theiss, a neurodivergent writer and workshop leader, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to to expose how the church often celebrates caregiving in theory while neglecting caregivers in practice. She discuss the unseen burdens caregivers carry and how Christian faith has often equated holiness with endless output. Drawing from her own experience with chronic illness and parenting neurodivergent children, Sunita challenges the way churches praise caregivers without offering real help. They unpack the idol of productivity, how churches can st...
2025-11-1843 min
Go With GodHow to Love Your Enemies (and Why It Changes Everything)What does it really mean to love your enemies?In this episode, we dive into one of the hardest teachings of Jesus: loving those who hurt, betray, or misunderstand us. Drawing from Luke 6 and Romans 12, we’ll unpack what sets Christian love apart from every other kind of love.This isn’t about pretending everything’s okay or ignoring pain. It’s about becoming more like Jesus and letting His character shape our response when it would be easier to isolate or retaliate.You’ll hear pr...
2025-11-1025 min
Go With GodAdvice From A Failed Marriage Pt. 2⏐DailyA daily bible study from Luke 6:35 and Matthew 5:3-11. For those moments when you’re preparing for marriage or protecting your marriage, but you need some honest, practical advice.Resources:Sacred MarriageThe Meaning Of MarriageConnect:IG: @kaley_hollingsworthwww.kaleyhollingsworth.com
2025-05-1912 minGo With GodEscaping The Scarcity Mindset⏐DailyA daily bible study from Luke 15:11-31 and John 10:10. For those moments when you feel like you’ll never have enough, never be enough, or never get enough.Connect:IG: @kaley_hollingsworthwww.kaleyhollingsworth.com
2025-05-0513 minGo With GodAdvice From A Failed Marriage⏐DailyA daily bible study from Luke 9:23-24. For those moments when you need some real, practical, and honest marriage advice from someone who’s seen the worst of it and walked through divorce.Connect:IG: @kaley_hollingsworthwww.kaleyhollingsworth.com
2025-04-2813 minGo With GodWhy Do We Have To Suffer?⏐DailyA daily bible study from 1 Peter 2:19-21, Luke 9:21-24, and Romans 5:3-5. For those moments when you want to know why bad things happen to good people.Connect:IG: @kaley_hollingsworthwww.kaleyhollingsworth.com
2025-04-1411 minGo With GodWaiting For Sunday⏐DailyA daily bible study from Luke 24:1-9. For those moments when God seems silent, and you’re waiting for Him to do something.Connect:IG: @kaley_hollingsworthwww.kaleyhollingsworth.com
2025-04-1413 minGo With GodSocial Media + The Weight Of Influence⏐DailyA daily bible study from Luke 22:24–27. For those moments when you want to post but not sure if you should.IG: @kaley_hollingsworthwww.kaleyhollingsworth.com
2025-03-1708 min
Now And Then SomeEpisode 55 - I’m just a giverWe’re baaack! The girls have lived a thousand lives since we last chatted. They share an epic recap of the fun fun fun they’ve been up to, including a vibey wedding weekend and ankle-breaking NYC shenanigans. You’ll be on the edge of your seat the whole time!
A Kaley’s correction reminds us that Luke Skywalker, Anakin Skywalker, and Obi-Wan are different people. Kaley’s bad.
Then we run through the Brianna Chickenfry and Zach Bryan drama, Megan Fox and MGK pregnancy announcement, “Sexiest Man Alive” and how Glen P...
2024-11-181h 17
Burnt OutEP 46: Chuck Bray48 year old32 years in the fire service16 years with Dekalb County Fire-RescueI serve currently as a Captain at our Hazmat Station Sta19. We currently have a 4 man Hazmat truck, a 3 man 75’ Quint and a 2 man Squad ( medical calls unit ) I’m also the Peer Support Coordinator for the department. I deal with all the crews that respond to calls with multiple deaths, death of children, child abuse, traumatic incident, or real any call that affects a crew or crew member negatively. I also help with any non work related problems or issues they have going on.Married with 6 kids and...
2023-08-2732 min
Me: When I'm FreeI bring you good newsLet's engage the most familiar passage in the Christmas story using the practice of Lectio Divina, shall we? As we enter into the festivities of Christmas, making space to reflect on Christ's profoundly simple, yet remarkably miraculous birth is what our hearts really need.
Let's keep listening in and letting that light shine.
Links and Resources from this episode:
Luke 2:2-20 (NIV)
Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram.
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2022-12-2313 minMe: When I'm FreePrepare Him RoomToday's episode is a little different than usual, friend. As we enter into the Advent season, I want to use this podcast to offer you a quiet space to prepare Him room. If you would like to slow down together and pay attention to what our hearts really need this month, listen in.
Links and Resources from this episode:
Luke 1:26-38 (NIV)
Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram.
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2022-12-1616 min
Ottawa’s Morning Pick Up with Sophie & Jeff Podcast'Would You Rather' Wednesday, Eggo Nog Is Coming For The Holidays + Have You Heard About The Mullet Championships?Subscribe now! (00:19) Good morning! Here's what's coming up (02:42) 80% of Canadian remote workers said that they would quit their job and look for a new ones if their employer asked them to come back into the office full time (03:49) Elle King to release her debut country album, "Come Get Your Wife" in January (04:23) Eggo Nog is coming for the holidays (05:37) Win Ottawa Senators tickets (07:46) Have you heard about the Mullet Championships? (10:19) Useless Question - 40% of us think THESE are meaningless (15:43) "Would You Rather" Wednesday
2022-10-1236 min
Listen to Best Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseQuicksand of Memory by Michael J. MalonePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/583840 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Quicksand of Memory Author: Michael J. Malone Narrator: David Monteath Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 19 minutes Release date: April 1, 2022 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Jenna is trying to rebuild her life after a series of disastrous relationships. Luke is struggling to provide a safe, loving home for his deceased partner's young son, following a devastating tragedy. When Jenna and Luke meet and fall in love, they are certain they can achieve the stability and happiness they both desperately need. And yet, someone is watching. . . Someone who has been scarred...
2022-04-0103 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E28 Alix Wilton Regan - Actor – Games Voiceover - Assassin’s Creed Origins – Cyberpunk 2077For the final episode of the season, we were delighted to be joined by Alix Wilton Regan, who is of course, the brilliant actor / voice behind Aya in Assassin’s Creed Origins, Alt Cunningham in Cyberpunk 2077 and many others.
We talk about Alix’s early school days, Drama Studio London, creating the right environment in a voiceover booth, how gender plays a role in voice acting, and the importance of voice directors.
Alix leaves us with this round up of her career “one and only”. As with most of the stories our guests working in games ha...
2022-03-0147 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E27 Rasmus Poulsen - Franchise Art Director – IO Interactive – AAA Games – Art Direction – Hitman 2This week is our penultimate episode of The Game Dev Show and we are delighted to be joined by Rasmus Poulsen, Franchise Art Director for IO Interactive.
Rasmus talks to us straight about his journey from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Design, to being an Art Director on numerous AAA projects at several Studios. He stresses the importance of establishing art direction early on and how aesthetics matter.
We also chat about the creative process, how to activate your inspiration, Hitman, Star Wars and of course Bond, James Bond!
2022-02-221h 12The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E26 Luis Antonio Director at Twelve Minutes - Art Director - Rockstar - Ubisoft - Indie - The WitnessJoin us for this week’s episode of The Game Dev Show with Luis Antonio, a master artist of games including Manhunt 2, Midnight Club, and The Witness, and the visionary director of Twelve Minutes.
We talk about life post Twelve Minutes release and four-day weeks, his start at Rockstar and move to Ubisoft, and his journey from Lead Artist to Art Director.
Luis shares the challenges of being an artist, where he gets inspiration from, the importance of personal development and of course we spend some minutes talking about Twelve Minutes!
2022-02-151h 16The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E25 Jason Hayes Audio Director / Composer Imagendary Studios - World of Warcraft - Blizzard - Video Games LiveOn this week’s episode of The Game Dev Show we’re joined by composer and industry legend, Jason Hayes! You might know Jason from his incredible compositions for World of Warcraft and Dota 2.
Jason takes us through his journey, from his Cajun roots playing Text Adventures, to studying Music Composition at the University of North Texas. And of course, we get into Jason’s start in the industry working at Sierra Online, his move to Blizzard, and working on the incredible soundtracks he’s so well known for.
Jason also shares some insight into what it...
2022-02-081h 03The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E24 David Turley - Shoutcaster for League of Legends - Esports Commentator - Riot - Phreak - Warcraft 3This week on The Game Dev Show we host the legendary Riot and League of Legends Shoutcaster, and Content Specialist, David Turley.
David takes us through his journey from outcast at school, to being cheated as a Warcraft 3 Pro Player, joining Riot at the beginning of the League of Legends phenomenon, and going on to be synonymous with shoutcasting through his work with, arguably, the world's largest competitive game.
We also discuss the power of data and automation in community management, what it's like to feature in The Simpsons and Ballers, off-meta picks, the importance...
2022-02-011h 08The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E23 Ben McCaw - Narrative Director at Guerrilla - Horizon Forbidden West - Ubisoft - Warner Bros - Prince of PersiaJoin us on this week's episode of The Game Dev Show where we chat with the wonderful Ben McCaw, Narrative Director at Guerrilla, currently working on the soon-to-be-released Horizon Forbidden West.
We get into everything from living and working in Amsterdam, through Ben's early years as a Producer, writing on Prince of Persia, his creative process, all the way up to his amazing work at Guerrilla on the Horizon series.
We also chat about Ben's love of Knights of the Old Republic, working with the Lord of the Rings licence, cancelled Assassin's Creed shorts, and o...
2022-01-2549 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E22 Quinn Duffy - Design Director - Relic - Blackbird Interactive - Company of Heroes - Age of Empires 4 - HomeworldThis week on The Game Dev Show we sit down with Quinn Duffy, Design Director on 2021’s Age of Empires 4, for an exclusive interview following his departure from Relic after 24 years’ with the studio.
Quinn takes us through his games career, from a Designer on Homeworld to Game Director on Company of Heroes 2 and Design Director on Age of Empires 4. We dive deep into the RTS genre, his first time seeing Homeworld, and the challenges and opportunities of working on the Age of Empires franchise.
We also chat about why Quinn left Relic, his move to B...
2022-01-181h 25The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E21 James Batchelor Editor-in-Chief at Gamesindustry.biz - MCV - Develop - PC Gamer - Games Industry JournalismThis week on The Game Dev Show we are joined by the (reluctantly titled) veteran industry journalist and Editor-in-Chief at Gamesindustry.biz, James Batchelor.
James takes us through his 15 years in games journalism, and how games coverage has changed during that time. We chat about his industry beginnings as an Intern at PC Gamer, his time at MCV and Develop, all the way up to his current role at Gamesindustry.biz.
With the ever-changing face of games coverage, James discusses journalistic neutrality, what Dungeons and Dragons alignment Journalists take, and the morals of game coverage...
2022-01-111h 02The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E20 Abubakar Salim - Founder & CEO Silver Rain Games - EA - Raised by WolvesHappy New Year!
On 2022's first episode of The Game Dev Show we host the brilliantly talented Abubakar Salim, Founder of Silver Rain Games.
Abubakar takes us through his unique journey from playing the lead role as Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins, to creating Silver Rain Games while starring in Ridley Scott's acclaimed Raised by Wolves.
We discuss the challenges and opportunities of starting a studio with EA Origins through a less trodden path, balancing the the growth of a young studio, the human side of development, and innovating the narrative experience of...
2022-01-0447 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS S1E1 Andreas Gschwari - CCO Modern Wolf - Splash Damage - nDreams - Indie InnovationThis is the official launch of The Game Dev Show! We are incredibly excited to share our work telling the stories of the greatest game creators in the world. Our First guest is Andreas Gschwari who is the CCO of Modern Wolf. We talk about how he started playing games, his favorite commodore game, lateral game design, and he asks the question: why are we leaving innovation to the Indies?
2022-01-0444 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E19 Dr. Jo Twist - CEO at UKIE - Commissioning Editor Channel 4 - Commissioner at the BBCOn this week’s episode of The Game Dev Show, we sat down with the brilliant Dr. Jo Twist, CEO of UKIE, the UK’s independent Trade Association for Interactive Entertainment.
Jo takes us from her time at University up to now, where she leads UKIE’s efforts to help the UK games industry continue to prosper. We talk internet cafés, dissertations, the inception of the internet, games, the BBC, and commissioning games at Channel 4.
Looking to her time at UKIE, Jo discusses the steps they’re taking to inspire and educate the next generatio...
2021-12-211h 11
Me: When I'm FreeMary‘s SongAs we continue our journey through the Christmas story together, we arrive at Mary's Song, also known as The Magnificat. Dietrich Bonhoeffer called the Magnificat “...the most revolutionary hymn ever sung." Listen in with me, friend.
Links and Resources from this episode:
Luke 1:46-56 (NIV)
Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram.
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2021-12-1613 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E18 James Brooksby - CEO Absolutely Games - Kuju - Doublesix - Born Ready Games - Warhammer 40k - FirewarriorThis week on The Game Dev Show we are joined by the fantastic James Brooksby, CEO @ Absolutely Games.
James talks about being CEO at several games companies, the indie games space, and the emotional cost of acquisitions - with a brilliant metaphor.
We also discuss floods, evolving game studios, Warhammer 40k and company culture.
[Apologies for the sound quality of my mic, there were technical issues that have now been resolved]
2021-12-1453 minMe: When I'm FreeBlessed is She who has BelievedWelcome to week two of our Advent series reflecting in the story of the birth of Jesus. We are using the practice of Lectio Divina to engage with this story in a slower, more reflective way. This week we will sit with the story of Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth and experience together the joy that her news stirs.
Links and Resources from this episode:
Luke 1:39-45 (NIV)
Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram.
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2021-12-0910 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E17 Ambre Lizurey - Director of Operations at EA Motive - Star Wars: Squadrons - Ubisoft - Assassin's Creed - Prince of PersiaThis week on The Game Dev Show we had the pleasure of sitting down with Ambre Lizurey, Director of Operations at EA Motive.
Ambre walks us through her path into the industry, to Ubisoft and now at EA Motive, and how her role supports the people and project to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals whilst staying happy!
We cover everything from how data and qualitative testing impacts design decisions, the importance of well-being, supporting your community, STEM, mentorship...and cool t-shirts
2021-12-0750 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2 Lorne Lanning pt.2 - Oddworld Inhabitants Co-founder and CCO - Abe's Oddysee - Oddworld: SoulstormWhat defines ‘indie’? This week on TGDS we pick back up with the wonderful Lorne Lanning, creator of Oddworld Inhabitants, in part two of our special feature.
Lorne continues the story of Oddworld as he discusses the perils of developing Oddworld: Soulstorm during the pandemic, managing feedback, the expectations of players and shareholders, and the emotional toll of game development.
We also cover the healing properties of games, Elon Musk, and the dangers of censorship.
2021-11-301h 07The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E15 Lorne Lanning - Oddworld Inhabitants Co-founder and CCO - Abe's Oddysee - Oddworld Soulstorm - Badgers and Fake GlassesThis week's episode of The Game Dev Show is the first of a two-part special with the legendary Lorne Lanning, founder of Oddworld Inhabitants, and creator of the Oddworld series.
On the episode, Lorne discusses the early days of his career, the challenges of changing tech and art, and finding his way in an ever-evolving creative landscape, all while always looking ahead to see how he can keep his head above water.
Lorne covers the pivotal moment in his career that led to him creating Oddworld Inhabitants and the incredibly successful Oddworld series.
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2021-11-241h 15The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E14 Greg Kasavin - Supergiant Games Creative Director - Hades - Bastion - Pyre - TransistorOn this week's episode of TGDS, we had the pleasure of speaking with Supergiant Games Creative Director Greg Kasavin, about his incredible career in the games industry.
Greg takes us through his journey so far, including what it was like working at Gamespot during the exciting 00s, his work at EA on games like the inimitable Red Alert 3, before jumping into Supergiant and creating 2020 GOTY Hades!
Greg also covers the motivations behind Bastion’s narrator, RTS and its influence at Supergiant, how Audio makes the game, and much more.
2021-11-161h 15The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E13 - Tracy Fullerton - University of Southern California - Game Innovation Lab - Professor - DirectorOn The Game Dev Show this week we sat down with the brilliant Professor, and Director, Tracy Fullerton from the University of Southern California.
Tracy takes us through twenty years of interactive entertainment education, how the industry has changed during this time, and the role of education in shaping our industry.
We also talk about a vegetable based game...
2021-11-0956 min
Be Encouraged! Podcast with Jackie BrindleEpisode # 60 Making Room for God in Uncertain Seasons with guest speaker, Kaley OlsonWelcome to the BE ENCOURAGED Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle and this is episode number 60!
Yes 6-0! I am grateful, to everyone who has come alongside me and said YES; to either listening or speaking words of light, into the lives of those who are listening!
If I am being honest, life is packed full of struggles! Yet these conversations bring me so much joy knowing that we aren’t alone, there’s hope, and we can encourage each other, onward!
Today’s episode, is going to be a real treat! Our gu...
2021-11-0637 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E12 Alisha Thayer - Crystal Dynamics - Senior Technical Designer - Tomb Raider - Max PayneThis week on the Game Dev Show I had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Alisha Thayer, Senior Technical Designer at Crystal Dynamics.
Alisha takes us through her impressive career in the games industry; from the initial challenges of getting into the industry to getting to work on some of her (and our) favourite IPs – Tomb Raider, Max Payne, and Red Dead.
We also go down the rabbit hole of systems design, DEI, reboots, Overcooked, and what to say and what not to say in an interview...
2021-11-021h 06The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E11 Feargus Urquhart - Obsidian EntertainmentWhat do Planescape Torment, Baldur's Gate, Fallout, Knights of the Old Republic 2, Neverwinter Nights 2, Pillars of Eternity, and The Outer Worlds all have in common? Well that's simple, it's @Feargus Urquhart
Rarely is an individual as synonymous with a genre as Feargus Urquhart, Co-founder of Obsidian, is with RPGs.
This week on The Game Dev Show, Feargus takes us through his story, all the way from Interplay to founding Black Isle, and the eventual creation of Obsidian.
We also dive deep on isometric RPGs, D&D, character creation, game design!
2021-10-261h 03The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E10 Warren Spector pt.2 - OthersideAre character classes a liberating choice or a prohibitive cage?
This week on the game dev show we conclude the two part special with Warren Spector.
Warren discusses his current venture with Otherside, although, he avoids talking about System Shock 3…kind of.
We discuss how development has changed over the last two decades, Warren’s design ethos “choice, consequence, recovery”, and the many, many, nuances of game design.
2021-10-191h 02The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E9 Warren Spector - Otherside EntertainmentThis week on The Game Dev Show we’ve got the first part of our two-part interview with the legendary Warren Spector, Studio Director at OtherSide Entertainment and all-round industry veteran.
Warren and his teams have created some of the most iconic worlds in gaming, like Deus Ex, Ultima, System Shock, and even Epic Mickey. As the father of immersive sims, Warren takes us through the inspiration for Deus Ex and how he built an immersive, believable future that captured the minds of gamers then, and still does today.
We get a little philosophical as we...
2021-10-121h 07The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E8 Curtis Cherrington - Electronic Arts (EA)Join us for this week’s episode of The Game Dev Show where we’ve been lucky enough to speak to Curtis Cherrington, Senior Manager of World-Wide External Development at Electronic Arts (EA). Curtis has been working in the games industry for nearly 30 years at some of the industry’s biggest companies.
2021-10-051h 04The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E7 Celia Hodent - Phd in psychology and Game UX ConsultantOn this week's episode of The Game Dev Show we had the pleasure of hosting UX Game Consultant, Phd in psychology, and author of The Psychology of Video Games and The Gamer's Brain, Celia Hodent.
We cover Celia's past experience as Director of UX at Epic Games, including the importance, impact, and state of User Experience.
Celia's experience and perspective provide a unique insight into player psyche and the psychology around video games...both fact and fiction.
2021-09-281h 01The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E6 Yoan Fanise - DigixArtOn this week's episode of The Game Dev Show, we've had the chance to speak to DigixArt's Yoan Fanise about his career in games and the incredible Road 96!
We recorded the episode earlier in the year, so you can tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Road 96 recorded before its release in August, as well as discovering more about what led to the game's inception.
We also get a chance to chat to Yoan about his early days as a DJ and making game audio for the PS2, as well as his work on renowned...
2021-09-2146 minMe: When I'm FreeEpisode 20: How to See the Face of GodWhat would it be like to see the face of God? This question stirred up a sweet encounter one morning that shifted my heart in a surprising and deeply meaningful way. It's a question that might do the same for you if you allow it.
Links and Resources from this episode:
Discovering our Spiritual Identity by Trevor Hudson
The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks
Numbers 6:24-26
Passages for question 2:
John 8:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 14:22-23
Find me at Kaley Ehret on F...
2021-09-1612 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E5 Preston Watamaniuk - BioWareThis week on The Game Dev Show we’ve been lucky enough to speak to Preston Watamaniuk, Game Director at BioWare, who helped design many of the industry’s most iconic RPGs, including Mass Effect 2 and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
Preston takes us through his love of Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars, his appreciation of authentic experiences, his beginnings working as a garbageman, and dives into how he got started in game and system design.
We also cover his work at BioWare, what 'RPG' means in 2021, how to insp...
2021-09-141h 17The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E4 Jorge Sanchez Magdaleno - Mediatonic GamesDelighted to have hosted Art Director Jorge Sanchez Magdaleno from Mediatonic Games / Epic Games .
Jorge takes us through his brilliantly travelled career in art. A journey covering Lionhead Studios , Rare Ltd , and Mediatonic Games .
We cover Jorge's love for Diablo, his WIP comic book and we get technical on all things art, including: the creative process, the power of colour and light, and the unsung heroics of environmental artists.
2021-09-0747 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E3 Ville Rauma - FingersoftThis week on The Game Dev Show we are joined by Fingersoft's COO Ville Rauma.
Ville takes us through many points in his unique career from Game Programmer to COO. We also discuss the Finnish development scene, its sense of community, mobile's relevance and validity as a genuine gaming platform and much more.
2021-08-311h 06
The Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E2 Justin Ma - Subset GamesSeason 2 of TGDS continues this week as we chat with the serene Indie genius, Justin Ma, co-Founder of Subset Games and co-creator of FTL and Into The Breach.
We cover Justin’s career at 2k, founding Subset Games, the philosophies on indie development and following up after FTL
2021-08-2459 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS S2E1 Michael Fridley - Squanch GamesFor the first episode of season 2, Kaley and Luke are joined by Michael Fridley. Mike is the Studio Director of Squanch Games
Kaley and Luke explore Mike's journey in the games industry, his work at Squanch with Justin Roiland (co-creator of Rick and Morty), the challenges of humour in games, how un-funny Luke is and as always...a bit about DnD.
2021-08-1756 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS Season 1 RecapA short episode where Kaley and Luke discuss some of their favourite moments of season one, before the imminent launch of season 2. Features various guests from the games industry.
2021-08-0619 minMe: When I'm FreeEpisode 09: Accepted in the BelovedIn this episode, I share the story of a 1990 spelling bee and an unfortunate newspaper quote that revealed my ideas about the version of me that Christ loves. It stemmed from a belief that God just wants to put us to good use. But there is a much deeper truth where real freedom lies.
Links and Resources from this episode:
Journey of Desire by John Eldredge
Abba's Child by Brennan Manning
Luke 1:28 (NIV)
Ephesians 1:5,6 (KJV and NAS)
Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram.
List...
2021-05-2715 minMe: When I'm FreeEpisode 06: Homeward BoundWhat do the movie Hook and the Emmaus Rd. have in common? The journey homewards that changes everything.
Links and Resources from this episode:
The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas
Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle
Luke 24:30-32 (NIV)
Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram.
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2021-04-2913 minMe: When I'm FreeEpisode 02: You're No BunnyThis week on the podcast, I share a tender story from my childhood that invites us to consider the ways that we are wired to look for love and belonging.
Links and Resources from this episode:
Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton
The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson
Luke 1:52, 53
Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram.
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2021-04-0111 min
The MLO BrosKaley Toth Photography- Kaley TothNineteen year old Kaley Toth discussing her photography business on this episode of The MLO BROS "Business Shorts"
Make sure to give Kaley's Page on Facebook a like and follow!
And if you are interested in a session, give her a call.
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2021-03-0806 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 31/ Marty O'Donnell/ Halo Trilogy Composer/ Games MusicWe are nearing the end of season 1, but wanted to go out on a special episode. For our last guested episode of Season 1, we are joined by Marty O'Donnell who is, of course, the brilliant composer behind the Halo Trilogy music (stick around for Luke's rendition of the chanting... it's... something...). We talk about Marty's excellent friend, Sir Paul McCartney, Flintstone Vitamins, how to create art that is emotionally resonant without being derivative, and Marty leaves us with the advice to "Do the work and make friends."
2021-02-1859 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 30/ Mike Wilson/ Devolver/ Cat Daddy/ Games Industry FounderWe are so thrilled to host Mike Wilson from Devolver this week! Mike is an absolute Games Industry godperson. He takes Luke and Kaley through his history in the Industry, including insider knowledge of John Romero's glasses through the ages. Mike has made a path for himself by being the bridge between creativity and business. Enjoy an hour of a cat daddy hanging with a guinea pig daddy!
2021-02-111h 07The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 29/ Blazej/ Moon Studios/ Outsourced Art/ Producers/ Career TransitionsOur week 29 guest is THE Producer from Moon Studios, Blazej! Luke and Kaley talk about Blazej's career transition from telecom to games industry producer and how he has found success, how to navigate outsourcing art, and the alternate careers Blazej considered when he knew he was leaving telecom. Plus Kaley reveals her love of Blackberry... and this was recorded weeks before Blackberry got popular again thanks to Reddit.
2021-02-041h 03The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 28/ Kassi O'Connor/ External Dev/ Machine LearningOur legend of a guest this week is Kassi O'Connor from Glu Mobile. Kassi has spent well over a decade in the industry carving out a niche for herself as the bridge between internal and external development. Beyond having the most positive energy of any guest we've ever had, Kassi is a wealth of knowledge about how to best incorporate external partners into your development process. We talk about how Machine Learning will impact external dev, XDS, excel hacks, and Kassi's days as a competitive Marion Kart player. Kassi is a true 'force for good' in the industry and...
2021-01-2644 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 27/ Mike Rose/ No More Robots/ Indie PublishingOur week 27 guest is Mike Rose from No More Robots who talks to us about his unique perspective on Indie Publishing, games Marketing and PR, game reviews, why he founded No More Robots, and even the Beanie Baby Battle game that started it all. Enjoy!
2021-01-191h 02The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep26/ Rami Ismail Pt 2/ How Culture is Reflected in GamesPart 2 with Rami Ismail! If you haven't listened to part one yet, go back and start there (episode 25), and then join us back here for everything in Rami's journey post-Vlambeer. We talk about his process to become GDC ambassador, what he has misses during the pandemic, how he sees his role in the industry today, and the day he ate a fermented egg in China. We wanted to start the year with this special 2 part episode in hopes that everything Rami shares will give you hope and inspiration for the new year. Onwards and upwards 2021!
2021-01-1246 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 25/ Rami Ismail Part 1/ Cookie Mutiny/ Founding VlambeerWe're starting 2021 with a special two part episode with the incredible Rami Ismail. Rami has been such an influential part of the games industry from when he founded Vlambeer to becoming a GDC ambassador, to his current work in emerging territories. For this week, we are hitting you with part one where Rami talks to Luke and Kaley about his early life and how growing up between two cultures led to him finding a home in games. He tells us about the cookie mutiny he staged in Kindergarten and how that spirit is still alive in his work today. We...
2021-01-0553 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 24/ Dr. Mick Donegan/ Special Effect/ Accessibility in GamesWe wanted to end this incredibly challenging year with some special content, so for this week we are featuring Dr. Mick Donegan from Special Effect; Special Effect is a UK-based Non Profit Organization dedicated to making sure that everyone can access play. They put fun and inclusion back into the lives of people with physical disabilities by helping them to play video games. "By using technology ranging from modified joypads to eye-control, we're finding a way for people to play to the very best of their abilities. But we're not just doing it for fun. By levelling the playing...
2020-12-221h 04
face timethe fair willow specialJoin us as we get down to business in our best threads and chat about Kaley Drury's boutique, Fair Willow. From dropping out of college up to now, one month after launch, she walks us through the full story of how and why her new online boutique came to be.
This episode features:
Guest - Kaley Drury (@kaleyydruryy)
Host - Luke Stockel (@luke_j_stockel)
Host - Zach Kern (@zach_kern)
Check out the boutique!
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2020-12-2055 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS ep 23/ Jacquie Shriver Sladeck/ Games VO/ Cyberpunk 2077Our Cyberpunk 2077 theme continues this week with Jacquie Shriver Sladeck from SIDE who is our week 23 guest. Jacquie has been working in games VO since it's infancy and has truly been a pioneer in her field. Jacquie takes us through her journey in the industry- from listening to Nathan Drake's efforts for 6 weeks, to maintaining audio studio delivery continuity during a pandemic, all the way through to SIDE's role in Cyberpunk 2077. Jacquie also talks about what it means to bring her own creative energy to a project while still maintaining the original meaning of a game and what it ac...
2020-12-151h 06
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 22/ Cherami Leigh/ Cyberpunk 2077 Female V/ Games Voice ActingCherami Leigh is our week 22 guest and she talks to us about what it meant to provide the Female Voice of V on Cyberpunk 2077. Cherami has an incredible dossier of work including voicing Gaige on Borderlands 2, Niya on World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, and WLF Militia on Last of Us: Part II. We talk about what it took to voice V (it may not be exactly what you think), how she and Gavin (male V voice actor) worked together, and V even speaks on the podcast for a bit. Plus, Kaley and Cherami agree to do crimes post-COVID, Cherami tells us...
2020-12-101h 04The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 21/ AJ Grand-Scrutton/ Beards/ Dlala Studios/BattletoadsEpisode 20 features AJ Grand-Scrutton from Dlala Studios. We talk about his incredible beard, the advantages of having a Chief Dog Officer, what it's like to work with a sibling (AJ refuses to be Kaley's big brother), annoying marketing people, and what it was like to found a studio at a young age. AJ and Kaley chat about The Magic School Bus and how The Frizz still influences them, Luke refuses to spend 21 days in a van with Kaley, and AJ signs on to launch the newest, hottest Cousin Podcast on the market- Just Cuz.
2020-12-031h 11The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 20/ Shelby M/ Oregon Trail/ Relaxing Games/ CreativityOur week nineteen guest is Shelby Moledina Co-founder, COO, and Game Director of Double Loop games. We talk about why creativity needs parameter (and accidently slam Star Citizen... sorry Chris Roberts), and emotional engagement with games. Shelby and Luke get to chat about the fact that they share the same favorite game and Kaley gets to thoroughly discuss Oregon Trail with Shelby (and why her sim family getting dysentery was more fun that it sounds). Enjoy!
2020-11-2450 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 19/ Jess L/ Games, Beer, MarathonsJess Lebow from uGen is our guest for week 18 and he is an absolute delight. Not only is he the Founder and Chief Design Architect at uGen, he is a marathoner and beer-brewer extraordinaire. Jess started his career at Wizards of the Coast and we talk about how it is simultaneously hard and rewarding to work on an IP that has such a dedicated fan base, and Kaley shares her personal mantra, "Even Taylor Swift has critics..." Jess gives tips for creative leadership and we discuss why creativity needs parameters... also why Luke has pedestrian taste in beer.
2020-11-1736 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 18/ Mark S/ What Does A Producer Do?/ The Wikipedia of GamesFor week 18, Luke and Kaley are thrilled to Host Mark Simmons from Freejam Games. Mark has accomplished incredible things in his time as the founder of Freejam, and we talk about how he has created the Wikipedia of Games, what a producer does (no one knows), and why Mark has gotten to where he is today by being bossy and good at organizing people (his words). We rehash Luke's utter inability to play scary games and dive into Marks journey in the industry- from him having the best job during university of all time to his time at Mythos a...
2020-11-101h 07The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 17/ Robert B/ Games As ArtOur Guest for week 17 is the incredible Robert Bäckström from Limit Break. We talk about how the punk music scene influenced his work in games, why long winters make for hard workers, and games as art. If you stick around until the end, you get the pleasure of hearing our new signature sign off and why Luke is the King of KFC. Hit us up for Luke's #KFChacks. Stay crunchy, y 'all.
2020-11-0350 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 16/ Tanya X. Short/ Indie Innovation/ Gender Minorities in GamesOur guest for week 16 is Tanya X Short from Kitfox games. Tanya talks to us about how she keeps her work innovative, how she suggests Indies approach game dev, and how Montreal-based NFP Pixelles has approached retention of gender minorities in games. Kitfox's newest game, Lucifer Within Us just came out on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/717560/Lucifer_Within_Us/ and we are already devoting significant hours to developing our skills as a digital exorcist.
2020-10-2749 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 15/ Michael and Maxim/ Games Art/ Partnerships in Games/ XDSNow that we've made the mold for The Game Dev Show, it's time to break the mold. For week 15, we took on the challenge of interviewing two guests at once. Our guests were Michael Casalino and Maxim Miheyenko from 5518 Studios. We talk about each of their journey within the games industry and how they came together to form 5518. Their vision for what they have built, and how they view their responsibility to their teams is inspiring. Plus they have an incredible business partnership based on mutual respect and admiration. It was a joy to speak to them. We also...
2020-10-201h 22
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 14/ Malek T/ Emerging Games Markets/ EsportsSometimes our episodes linger with us for days after we record them. Episode 14 with Malek Teffaha from Ubisoft MENA is one of those. Malek runs comms, localization, and Esports for Ubisoft MENA. He fills us in on what it means to access the MENA market and how most people get it wrong (hint, it involves using native speakers for localization efforts...). We talk about Star Wars, we talk about our tattoo journeys, we talk about the difference between courage, bravery, and wisdom. Malek also shares which Pokemon most embodies him (and it's a shocker). Hope you enjoy listening as...
2020-10-131h 20The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 13/ William B/ Billygoat EntertainmentWell, it had to happen at some point. William Barr from Billygoat Entertainment in Belfast is our week 13 guest, and our first guest to just troll Luke and Kaley the entire episode. Despite his resistance to answering a single question, William is a delightful guest who shares his insights gained from his decade plus in the games industry. During his time, he led the team that created Her Majesty's Spiffing and Supermarket Shriek. As usual, Kaley tries to create a spin-off podcast with the guest and we cover Luke's resistance to all things scary.
2020-10-0643 minThe Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 12/ Tyler S/ Darkest Dungeon/ Redhook GamesWelcome to week twelve of The Game Dev Show! Our guest this week is Tyler Sigman, one of the creative forces behind Redhook Games and Darkest Dungeon. Beyond talking about the creative process that led him to release this smash hit game, we talk about our individual hair journeys, why Luke is infectiously ginger, and Tyler's journey to being where he is today. Have a listen!
2020-09-291h 30The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 11/ Pasi P/ Audio/ The Emotional Engine of A GameEpisode 11 brings us Pasi Pitkanen who is the head of Rovio audio. Pasi dispels the myth that audio is irrelevant to mobile games, talks to us about his journey to where he is today, and even has a transcendental experience with Kaley talking about the sound of trees. Pasi is a gift to the games industry and an incredible guest. Enjoy!
2020-09-221h 14The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 10/ Daniel M/ Toadman Interactive/ Mobile Game DevEpisode ten is here and our guest is Daniel Mesonero from Toadman Interactive. Daniel has worked in so many different regions and countries within the games industry that he has an incredibly wide breadth of knowledge to share. He even helped launch Toadman's Berlin studio and now runs the day to day operations. Because Daniel knows five languages, we spend a good portion of the episode exploring words and their cultural context.
2020-09-1549 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep9/ Nick Smart/ From The DepthsOur guest for week nine is the the physicist and founder of Brilliant Skies Nick Smart. Nick has created such an incredible From The Depths is a wildly creative sandbox game. Game Ramble said, “My jaw almost hit the floor when I installed a few community made vehicle blueprints. The creativity and ingenuity on display was simply incredible [...] there is no doubt that this game is going to be truly epic” We loved talking to Nick about his journey in the industry and how his physics background has impacted the games he creates. The real-life physics and engineering aspects to Fr...
2020-09-1056 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 8/ Katie G/ Parenting in Games/ VROur Guest for week eight is Katie Goode, who is the co-founder and Creative Director at Cornwall-base VR studio, Triangular Pixels. We talk gender equity in games and Katie breaks down the roots of the disparity for us. Katie also makes the case that parents need better systemic support within the games industry. We also talk VR, living the dream, and why Katie and her husband are the great games industry love story of our modern times. We hope you listen and love this one as much as we do.
2020-09-011h 07
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 7 Xavier M/ The Energy Of A ProducerOur guest for episode seven is the philosopher/ Head of Line Production at Focus Home, Xavier Marot. Xavier is a man of many talents, from developing his own project management software, to producing incredible titles, to writing a book at 15. Luke and Kaley firmly establish their partnership as frenemies, and Kaley pitches her alternate title for the podcast. You can learn more about Xavier from his website and also download his free project management software https://xmarot.com/
2020-08-2553 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 6 David E/ Community Above Everything/ Open WorldsThis week, we were joined by David Ecker who is currently the Lead Producer at CCP where he works on Eve Online. David schooled us on live ops, player-led communities, and Pokemon Go tips and tricks. David has had a long and interesting career, including a time at Disney where he voiced Rock Hopper the Penguin while simultaneously rocking faces off as part of his band, Shreddy Kreuger. We laugh, we cry, we try to get invited to the yearly Eve Online meetup.
2020-08-2046 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 5 Miguel C/ Localization FTW/ Captain Morgan LoreThis week, we are joined by Miguel Corti. Miguel has been working in games for a decade and a half. He started in Localization but is now the is Senior Manager, Global Production at Capcom. You may even recognize his voice from Resident Evil. Miguel fills us in on what his life in Japan is like, how he has seen Localization change over the past 15 years, and even what it was like to be THE Captain Morgan for a time.
2020-08-1858 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 4 Adam C /BAFTA Selection/ POC in PlayAdam Campbell is our guest this week! Adam is Co-founder of POC in Play and Director of Product at Azoomee (Europe’s fastest growing kids’s media company). He is also a jury member of the British Academy Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) and an award-winning producer.
With a career spanning over a decade in video games, he has an incredible about of knowledge to share. His accolades include; listing on Gamesindustry.biz 100 Future Talent, Game Dev Heroes Awards Shortlist, Dutch Game Award 2014 and was part of a Golden Joystick Award winning team for ‘UK Developer of the Year’.
2020-08-1151 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep3 Rosie B /Journey and Creative ProcessFor our third episode, we are joined by Rosie Ball! Rosie is a producer at Chucklefish, she has worked in the games industry for nearly a decade, and in that time, worked across disciplines, including art, marketing, branding, and game development. Rosie is a board member of women in games and was named in 2018 as one of the top 100 most influential women in games in the UK. Rosie is multi-award winning and we are thrilled to have her as our guest. We talk about creative process, finding your path within the games industry, and innovation.
2020-08-0452 min
The Game Dev ShowTGDS Ep 2 Ian Livingstone/ History of Warhammer/Teaching Future GenerationsOur guest this week is the absolute legend, IAN LIVINGSTONE! We may have peaked early. We talk Warhammer, Games Workshop, DnD, Fighting Fantasy, Special Effect, and Lara Croft. This episode was a joy to record and we hope it's just as much fun to listen to. If you want to learn more about the early days of Games Workshop- 1975-1985, Ian is working on a book called Dice Men, find out more here https://unbound.com/books/games-workshop/
2020-07-281h 07
No ApologiesNo Apologies ep 288 The Worst episode everWith Juan Castro in Spain and Darrell Taylor passed out after watching The Inhumans . Last nights recording of No Apologies was left to the Hateful 3 of Gil Colon , Christopher Keszycki & Rafael Sanz . Titled The Worst episode ever in the 288 episode history of the show . We start with our Rest In Peace to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner . Then we swerved to 90s Image comics like Jerry Ordway Wildstar that's always followed by Gil going fuck him , Jae Lee 1 issue of Hellshock , Keith Giffen Trench and Larry Stroman Tribe , Pitt . This led to talk of how out of place Jack Kirby art...
2017-10-042h 00
Listen to Best Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Lake District Murder by John BudePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/582928 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Lake District Murder Author: John Bude Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 33 minutes Release date: January 1, 2016 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: 'Luke flung the light of his torch full onto the face of the immobile figure. Then he had the shock of his life. The man had no face! Where his face should have been was a sort of inhuman, uniform blank!' When a body is found at an isolated garage, Inspector Meredith is drawn into a complex investigation where every clue leads to another...
2016-01-0103 min
YEG Live Sunday Night Songwriter's StageSunday Night Songwriter's Stage - February 7, 2010We had a super bowlful of talent tonight with some brand new faces and plenty of familiar ones, too! She was just back from 59 shows and 10 weeks of touring across Canada, though Kaley Bird didn't show any signs of slowing down one bit, and we were treated to an extraordinary opening performance from this impressive local performer. Folks, never stop believing in the magic of music!
Performing in this show:
Feature Performer: Kaley Bird
Ariane Lemire
Tasreen Hudson
Braden & Marlee Gates
Shawn Jones
Dylan Greenough
Poets Lost and Found: Rick Mogg & Luke Tracey Newman
Marten & Forest Borch
D...
2010-02-0800 min