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What else do you do?Ep. 59 Forging tiny knives out of nailsIn this episode, I spoke to Jsajm Quino, Senior Brand Manager at Behaviour Interactive, about forging tiny knives during the lockdown, our shared love of dancing, and being a brand manager in a room full of white peers.
2022-07-1225 min
What else do you do?Ep. 58 Flying gets you out of the houseIn this episode, I spoke to Rami Ismail about his love of aviation. We talk about the beauty of defying gravity, how you can fly with glasses, and the inability of the games industry to maintain institutional knowledge.
2022-04-1939 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 57 Ballet dancer to game publisherIn this episode, I spoke to Vladislav Tsypljak, Co-founder & CCO of Neon Doctrine, about his previous career as a professional ballet dancer with a little bonus story about how he found out he was part Japanese when he was 16.
2022-04-1225 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 56 Do you choose to live near your fellow diaspora?We continue the Asian game dev interview series with Diandra Lasrado, Senior Narrative Designer for World of Warcraft. We talk about immigrant parents' pressure to succeed, not wanting to live around your fellow diaspora, and being part of a Catholic Indian minority!
2022-04-0535 minWhat else do you do?EP. 55 Being a visible Asian Woman in GamesThis week I had, Stella Chung, Host/Producer at IGN, on the pod to talk about, learning to embrace being Asian, having mixed feelings about Kpop, and the challenge of being a visible Asian woman in games.
2022-03-2233 min
What else do you do?EP. 54 Identity as tags not categoriesContinuing the Asian game devs in the west interview series, I spoke to Raj Patel, Senior Brand Manager at Relic Entertainment, about watching Bollywood movies on discord, racial identity as a tag rather than a category, and convincing people with memes.
2022-03-1543 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 53 The silk roadIn this interview, I spoke to Matt Kim, News Editor at IGN, about him growing up in two cultures, the silk road giving Asia a common thread and the future of Asian representation in games.
2022-03-0840 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 52 Growing up happaIn this week's episode, I spoke to Stephan Akana, Sr. Global Brand Manager at KanaRey Production, about growing up happa, working for a Japanese game company as an Asian American, and the importance of doing things that make you happy.
2022-03-0140 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 51 Fridge magnets for your friendsNext up on the Asians working in games interview series is May Ling Tan. She tells us about working in France without speaking any French, how to lead with kindness, and getting fridge magnets for your friends.
2022-02-2330 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 50. Game dev makes you hardThe third interview in the Asians working in games interview series is with Sam Sharma, Director of Product on Destiny 2. We talked about grappling with the concept of Asia as well as how the industry expects everyone to act like a certain type of white man.
2022-02-1633 minWhat else do you do?Ep.49 Tinder date so bad it made her a gamerIn our second Asian game people interview, I talk to Monica Fan, associate game designer at Schell games, about growing up in China, a Tinder date so bad it made her a gamer, and her experience in the industry.
2022-02-0849 minWhat else do you do?Ep 48. What is kitchen table polyamory?What is kitchen table polyamory? Amanda Farough came on the pod to talk about her unique story of two families who joined up to make a bigger happier family.
2022-02-0128 minWhat else do you do?Ep47. How Asian are you Therese?Therese Lanz, freelance game artist, and fantasy illustrator came back on the podcast for our first Asian Game Devs working in the West interview series. We talk about how Asian we feel, being mixed, and how where we live impacts our identity.
2022-01-2538 minWhat else do you do?Ep 46. You can run from your problems but you have to go home at some pointThis week I spoke to Evgeni Puzankov, writer and narrative designer, about shoes, writing, and about the time he accidentally ran a half marathon.
2022-01-1834 minWhat else do you do?Ep 45. Wait, you wanted to be a nun?In this week’s episode, I spoke to Rebekah Valentine, a reporter at IGN, about faith, journalistic ethics, and how she almost became a nun.
2022-01-1150 minWhat else do you do?Ep 44. Playing the Sax!In this week's episode, I spoke to Anya Combs, Director of Games at Kickstarter, about her double life as a Saxophone player! We talk about the history of the instrument, the many bands she plays in, and how to prevent performance-related injuries.
2021-12-2145 min
What else do you do?Ep 43. Making comics!In this week's episode, I spoke to Benjamin Rivers, Creative Director at Bancy Co, about underground comics of the 80s, comparing comics to manga, and how writing comics teaches you pacing in games.
2021-12-1426 min
What else do you do?Ep 42. Don't be a dick on dating appsIn this episode, I spoke to Victoria Tran, community director for Among us, about her fascination with dating apps, dudes posing with fish, and discuss the perilous journey of dating stereotypes.
2021-12-0734 minWhat else do you do?Ep 41. Roller Derby is a full contact sportIn this week's episode, I spoke to JC Lau, Producer at Harebrained Schemes, about Roller derby, gluing her face close to stop the bleeding, and generally being a badass.
2021-12-0128 minWhat else do you do?Sap 4 Managers of Diverse Studios Series Alex of Soft Not WeakIn this episode, I talked to Alex, creative director at Soft not weak, about their journey to create their studio, white male Rolodex problem and the difficulty marginalized people face in trying to break in.
2021-11-2336 minWhat else do you do?SP 3 Manager of Diverse Studios Series Tanya X. ShortThis week we have Tanya X. Short, Creative Director and Co-founder of Kitfox Games.
Listen to our conversation about how to manage skill growth in a small studio and how to focus less on years of experience when hiring.
2021-11-1627 minWhat else do you do?Ep40 From Tattoos to influencer managementIn this episode, I spoke to Mae Morrison, Influencer Manager at Behavior interactive, about making art, her past career as a tattoo artist, and how she got into the games industry.
2021-11-0929 minWhat else do you do?Ep 39. Yes, and!I spoke to Rebeccah Bassell, producer at Deck Nine Games, about the Colorado game dev scene and her love of improv comedy and Musical improv in particular!
2021-11-0225 minWhat else do you do?SP 2 Manager of Diverse Studios Series Allan CudicioWe continue our series on talking to people who manage diverse game studios with Allan Cudicio. He is the game designer and founder of Twin Drums. We talk about how he founded his studio and why he has such a diverse team
2021-10-2622 minWhat else do you do?SP 1 Manager of Diverse Studios Series Astrid RefstrupWe changed up the gear on the podcast this week and spoke to Astrid Refstrup, CEO of Tripple Topping Games, about how to create a culture of diversity at a game studio.
2021-10-1929 minWhat else do you do?EP 38. Jazz pop and Music festivalsListen to Alex Earle, Producer at Radical Forge, and I talked about his career, Japanese Jazz pop, and video games in this epic ramble of an episode
2021-10-1238 minWhat else do you do?Ep 37 Resurrecting dead ConsolesThis week I spoke to Chase Bethea, game composer, about bringing retro consoles back from the dead by repairing and restoring them.
2021-10-0539 minWhat else do you do?Ep 36. Dungeons and Dragons and cooking for peopleIn this week's episode, I spoke to Raffael Boccamazzo, a doctor of clinical psychology and the clinical director of Take This, about the clinical application of Dungeons and Dragons and expressing our affections through cooking.
2021-09-2833 minWhat else do you do?Ep 35. Chainmail. It's like knitting but with metalI spoke to Krysti Pryde, Freelance marketing and games consultant, about her passion for blacksmithing and making chainmail. Listen to our chaotic conversation and me totally derailing the conversation to talk about knife sharpening for way too long.
2021-09-2134 minWhat else do you do?Ep 34. Horses aren't casualDo you love horses? Did you dream to be a competitive rider when you grew up? Steph Bedford, a narrative producer, also had that dream. Listen to what it takes to have horses and be a competitive rider in dressage on this week's episode!
2021-09-1427 minWhat else do you do?Ep 33. Who doesn't want kittens?Who doesn't want a house full of kittens? Hear the ins and outs of fostering kittens in this week's episode with Shayna Moon, Senior Tech Program Manager at Unity.
2021-09-0725 minWhat else do you do?Ep 32. How to start an Anime conventionHow do you start an Anime Convention as a 16-year-old in Sweeden? According to Elvira Björkman, composer and co-founder of Two Feathers, you start by inviting 40 internet strangers to your home! Hear all about it in this episode!
2021-08-3142 minWhat else do you do?Ep 31. Want to make some dice?Did you ever want to make Dice? Well, you can hear all about it on this week’s episode with Kay Purcell, Lead Community Manager at Avalanche studios!
2021-08-2424 minWhat else do you do?Ep 30. Game dev Tiktok!This week I spoke to Leslee Sullivant, Design Producer at Boundless Entertainment, about her sometimes hilarious, sometimes painful videos she makes on Tiktok!
2021-08-1727 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 29 I'm trying to Obfuscate!This week Bertine van Hövell, writer and founder of Lost Again Games, and I really got into it deep with nerdy stuff. Join us and explore the strange and wonderful world of live action role playing.
2021-08-1027 minWhat else do you do?Ep 28 Roller skate crew!This week I spoke to Anisa Sanusi about how the covid lockdown was the perfect time to start a roller skate crew!
2021-08-0328 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 27 Sewing and KnittingI spoke to my long-time friend Noémi Rouleau about sewing and knitting on this week's podcast. I complain about my lack of technique and Noemi tells us what she gets out of it.
2021-07-2740 minWhat else do you do?Ep 27I spoke to my long-time friend Noémi Rouleau about sewing and knitting on this week's podcast. I complain about my lack of technique and Noemi tells us what she gets out of it.
2021-07-2719 minWhat else do you do?Ep 26 Focusing on the momentWhat gets you out of your head and lets you focus on the moment? For Mylène Gosselin Legault it’s Softball. We talk about her love of sports and the importance of getting outside!
2021-07-2021 minWhat else do you do?Ep 25. Something tangibleSometimes digital work can feel intangible. Tara J. Brannigan, Director of Player Experience at Behaviour Interactive, makes beautiful jewelry to balance that out.
2021-07-1326 minWhat else do you do?Ep 24. and that's why I started a podcast during the pandemicLike a lot of other people, I started a podcast during the pandemic. Since it's been going for 6 months now I figured it's time I talk about it. Catherine Smith-Desbiens, the host of Girls on Games was kind enough to guest host and interview me.
2021-07-0727 minWhat else do you do?Ep 23. Making cookies for yourselfDo you feel compelled to make your hobby a side hustle?
I talked to Gabby DaRienzo, senior artist at Drinkbox studios, about baking and how it's nice to not monetize some hobbies and keep them for yourself.
2021-06-2931 minWhat else do you do?ep 22. Sailing the open seasDid any of you wish you were traveling the world instead of being trap in your home last year? Well Moana Wisniewski, Associate Art Technical Director at Ubisoft, did. Hear all about her year of boat hitchhiking!
2021-06-2228 minWhat else do you do?EP 21. From the stage to indie gamesThe delightful Alanna Linayre, the founder of Toadhouse games, is on the episode this week. We talk about her career as an actor, the challenges of game development, and how a job outside of entertainment is probably better for your mental health.
2021-06-1532 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 20. What is disc golf?In this episode, we have Todd Mitchell, Game dev, author, and host of GameDev Breakdown Podcast. We talk about disc golf, enjoying the outdoors, and staying sane during the pandemic.
2021-06-0723 minWhat else do you do?Ep 19. Scream to intimidate your opponentAkané D'Orangeville is a PR Manager & interpreter/translator at CyberConnect2, but also a 5-dan holder and a 20 year veteran of Kendo. We talk about why they scream in Kendo as well as working as a translator in games.
2021-06-0126 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 18 What's the point if you can't be yourself?In this episode, I talked to Luther Patenge, Game designer, writer, and head of studio for Joy Manufacturing Co. We discuss all things Lolita fashion and talk about the important questions like what it means to be “Ita”, gender and Lolita fashion, and the importance of expressing yourself.
2021-05-2528 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 17 Why we love AnimeIn this monster episode Kate Sánchez, Editor in Chief for But Why Tho, and I really got into it and talked about our love of anime. We discuss the variety of the subject matter, the strength of the medium, and more!
2021-05-1849 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 16 What is a Shipping agent?I spoke to Osama Dorias, Lead Game Designer at WB games, about some jobs he had before he became a game dev. We talk about working in warehouses, freelance graphic design, and his interactions with sailors from around the world from working as a shipping agent.
2021-05-1141 minWhat else do you do?Ep. 15 Math is Fun!I spoke to Kat Welsford, Digital Analyst at Square Enix, about her side profession as a Physics and Math tutor, how her last name isn't Pope, and that you shouldn't be scared of teachers.
2021-05-0435 minWhat else do you do?Ep 14. Fitness!In this episode, I spoke to Narrative designer Jill Murray about becoming a personal trainer, the difference between working in indie vs. AAA, and how everyone is entitled to enjoy movement however you are able to do so.
2021-04-2722 minWhat else do you do?Ep 13. Learning to eat shitThis week, I had the totally bad-ass Anouk Bachman, production manager at Ubisoft Montreal, on the show. Our conversation got pretty real and we talked about Kickboxing and getting hit in the face by life in different ways like anxiety, pregnancy loss, and a cancer scare
2021-04-2025 min
What else do you do?Ep 12. Magic but not that kindIn this episode, I spoke to Guy Blomberg, Program Director at Xsolla Diamond Club and the creator of the Game Industry Gathering, about his experience in games and his love of magic.(The magician kind not the CCG)
2021-04-1324 min
What else do you do?E 11. Kitty Powers' heavy petting zooIn this episode, I talked to Richard Franke AKA Kitty Powers, Game dev, Drag Queen, and the creator of Kitty Powers' Matchmaker. We talk about drag, gender identity, race, and skin color of emoji
2021-04-0633 min
What else do you do?Ep 10. Ping-Pong is a sportIn this episode, I spoke to Chel Wong, Award-Winning Freelance Composer on games like Kine, Whisker Squadron, and Only Cans, about how Ping pong is awesome and also a sport.
2021-03-3023 min
What else do you do?Ep. 9 Collecting and displaying dead thingsIn this episode, I spoke to Stephanie Grandchamp-Dubé, UX designer on Dead by Daylight, about collecting and making displays out of dead stuff.
2021-03-2323 min
What else do you do?Ep8. Intersection of veterinary medicine and video gamesIn this episode, I spoke to PeachyAenne, streamer and writer/narrative designer on Arcade Spirits
and First Bite, about her day job as a veterinary nurse and practice manager.
2021-03-1735 min
What else do you do?E 7. Do you even lift?This week I talked to Marie Claude Bernard, Director of Communications at Behaviour Interactive, about going from 0 to national record holder in Olympic weightlifting in 5 years.
2021-03-1023 min
What else do you do?Ep6. We should all be cookingIn this episode of I talked to Laure Guilbert, Marketing Product Director on Rainbow Six Siege, about how now is a great time to learn how to cook!
2021-03-0323 min
What else do you do?Ep 5.Let's all ride motorcyclesOn this week's episode I talked to Ella Lowgren , Communications Manager and Writer at Infinity Plus 2 and 505 Games, about how riding a motorcycle is cool and you should ride one too!
2021-02-2422 min
What else do you do?Ep. 4 Wrestling in rubber suits!On this episode of 'What else do you do?' I talked to Ian Vaflor, Producer at Hitcents, about how a classically trained cellist ended up wrestling in rubber suits!
2021-02-1729 min
What else do you do?Ep 3. A Very Tough Skate CrewIn this episode, I interviewed Anna Brandberg, Senior UX Designer at King. We talked about picking up skateboarding later in life, forming a Very Tough Skate Crew, and how teaching skating ties back into making video games
2021-02-1027 min
What else do you do?Ep.2 Rock and Roll and Video GamesTherese Lanz is a freelance game artist and fantasy illustrator. She is also a long-time musician who played and toured in bands for many years. In this episode, we talk about what made her go from playing in bands to working in games and how it impacts the art she makes.
2021-02-0320 min
What else do you do?Ep.1 Maid café in the UKOn this podcast, I interview game developers what they do when they're not making games. For our first episode, I spoke to Sally Blake, CEO at Silent Games. We talked about her experience of starting up and running an event-based maid cafe in the UK.
2021-01-2519 min