Best 2d Design Podcasts (2025)

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TJ on Neovim, Wild Tech Jobs, and Life 1:53:12

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TJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teej_dv/videos Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/teej_dv X: https://x.com/teej_dv Ssh: terminal.shop Wookash Podcast Show links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-sciga Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8Ygd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wookash-podcast/id1…

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The Ridiculous World of Text | Jimmy Lefevre 2:10:24

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Jimmy Lefevre Text Shape Library: https://github.com/JimmyLefevre/kb Blog: https://www.newroadoldway.com/index.html X: https://x.com/jimmy__lefevre Wookash Podcast Show links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-sciga Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8Ygd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wooka…

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With YouTube Artist Jackie Droujko 1:16:35

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Welcome to a fun and inspiring episode of our podcast, featuring YouTube character designer, filmmaker, and influencer Jackie Droujko! 🎙✨ In this candid conversation, Jackie opens up about her creative journey — from early struggles to major successes — and shares the lessons she’s learned along the way.…

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What About Rust? | Alice Ryhl 47:37

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Alice Ryhl Blog: https://ryhl.io/ Github: https://github.com/darksonn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceryhl/ Tokio: https://tokio.rs/ Wookash Podcast Show links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-sciga Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8Ygd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wookash-p…

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Neovim’s Architecture | Justin Keyes 2:02:19

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Justin Keyes Blog: https://sink.io/ Github: https://github.com/justinmk X: https://x.com/justinmk?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@justinkz Wookash Podcast Show links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-sciga Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8Ygd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wook…

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With Digital brush creator, Kyle Webster! 1:14:13

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It's podcast episode 275 and we saved it for the amazing Kyle T. Webster! If you have used Photoshop within the last five years, you know Kyle by his digital brushes that he created for Adobe. He has an interesting story of being the forerunner of creating digital brushes, creating relationships with major studios, being an early entrepreneur on Gu…

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Math Behind Realtime Graphics | Etay Meiri 2:19:22

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Etay Meiri joins me to talk about real-time graphics, performance, and teaching OpenGL online. From integrated GPUs to shaders and the tradeoffs between Vulkan and OpenGL — this is a deep dive into the math, mindset, and challenges behind graphics programming. If you want to know what it takes to teach complex topics simply and how today’s tools ar…

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Legendary Software Rendering Era | Sean Barrett 5:04:03

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Legendary graphics programmer Sean Barrett shares his remarkable journey — starting in early game development, pushing graphics boundaries at Looking Glass Studios, and later creating the iconic STB libraries. We explore everything from postscript printers to portal engines and pioneering indie game jams. This episode dives deep into the technical …

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Is 2D Animation making a comeback? With Snow Bear creator Aaron Blaise and Producer Nick Burch 1:10:40

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Is 2d animation making a comeback? It is if you're talking with Tom and Tony and Aaron Blaise and Nick Burch! Join these four animation vets as they discuss where 2d animation is now, what's happening with Aaron's one man-, hand drawn "Snow Bear" short film, will Disney get back into the 2d game, and what's next for this group of 2d animation lover…

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Solve Plot Problems with "Mirrored" Story Structure 58:22

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Join The Magic Box Brush Club: http://DigitalArtBrushes.com -------- In this episode: KM Weiland, author of "Creating Character Arcs" and "Structuring Your Novel" reveals how to solve plot problems using "chiastic" or "mirrored" story structure. Plus: Understanding "The Thematic Lie" and building the most important structural "beat" in storytelling…

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Fixing the Web? | Carson Gross 1:27:57

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In this episode Carson Gross – creator of htmx, joins me to reflect on the evolution of the web, the pitfalls of modern frameworks, and why simplicity still matters. We cover his programming roots, his teaching experience, the philosophy behind htmx, and his strong opinions on abstraction, complexity, and testing. Join us! HTMX book (free digital v…

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Making your own Animated short - with Nathan Englehardt and Jeremy Spears 50:47

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There are a flood of amazing animated short films out and coming your way so Tony and Tom are sitting with a few creators to discuss their films pre-Oscar buzz! For this episode, the Bancrofts interview Disney animation supervisor Nathan Englehardt and Disney Storyboard artist Jeremy Spears, the two creators/directors of the CG animated short film …

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Stay True to Code Performance 3:25:48

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Anton Mikhailov has worked on everything from PS Move to PSVR and Dreams, pushing hardware further than most thought possible. We talk about motion tracking, low-level programming, differences in working for AAA game industry and big tech like Google, and what it really takes to ship high-performance code. Join us! X: https://x.com/antovsky Monsumo…

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Why Use C for UI Library? | Nic Barker 2:01:06

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Nic Barker is a self-taught programmer who went from web development to building Clay, a fast UI layout library in C. We talk about how he got started, his journey into low-level programming, the challenges of building tools, and what makes great software. Join us! Nic Website: https://www.nicbarker.com/ Github: https://github.com/nicbarker Clay: h…

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Steamroller Animation 53:00

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Tony (without Tom this time) sits down with the founders of Steamroller Animation- a new independent animation studio that is creating "steam" throughout the industry! Innovative training programs and interesting projects abound at Steamroller. Have a listen to hear how they are trying to make a difference in the US animation market!…

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How Does Linux Work? | Greg Kroah-Hartman 1:51:21

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Greg Kroah-Hartman is one of the most influential Linux kernel maintainers, responsible for subsystems like USB, TTY, and the stable branch. We talk about how he got started, how Linux development really works, the future of Linux, and what it takes to become a contributor. Join us! Greg: Website: http://www.kroah.com/log/ Github: https://github.co…

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Phineas and Ferb - Dan Povenmire & Jeff “Swampy” Marsh 37:36

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Creating Games Should Be More Fun | Nuno Leiria 1:07:13

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Join Nuno Leiria, the creator of Nilo, a new web-first (WebAssembly) game engine that uses genAI to help you create your game. We talk about why building games should feel as joyful as playing them, and how Nilo could help the next generation of creators get started. Nilo: Website: https://www.nilo.io/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/p3GM48mrXt…

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Life of a Motion Designer with Steph Hallet! 1:09:51

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Episode 56 is here with Steph Hallett @shallett2.0 . We dive into Steph’s journey from studying motion design at the Art Institute in Miami to creating content for the Miami Heat, and how a standout video cover letter landed her a role at Dash! She also talks about Dash Bash and shares her tips for first-time attendees, and reflects on where the in…

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Can't Find Time For Art? Try This... 42:43

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In this episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think: Why "time management" so rarely works for artists and four tips for a more effective solution. As creative people, we care a lot about time because our projects require so much of it. Furthermore, many, if not most of us want to spend more time working on our creative projects, not less. Eve…

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Inside AAA Game Engine | Marcin Undak 1:42:35

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Join Marcin Undak, engine lead for Diablo at Blizzard! We talk about game engines and Blizzard and how they differ from other solutions like Unreal, as well as how to think of game production, and what should you do to get a job at a AAA game studio! :) Join us! Diablo IV Expansion - Vessel of Hatred! https://diablo4.blizzard.com/en-us/ Wookash Pod…

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Can You Build a Web Browser? | Andreas Kling 1:53:46

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What does it really take to build a web browser from scratch? In this in-depth interview, Andreas Kling — the creator of the Ladybird browser and SerenityOS — shares his journey from working at Apple to founding an independent, open-source browser project completely free from corporate influence. We explore the surprising complexity behind renderin…

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The Role of a Public Notary in Florida – CPN United Insights 0:55

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In this episode, we dive into the vital role of a Public Notary Florida professional and how they contribute to protecting your legal documents. CPN United shares what makes public notary services essential for both individuals and businesses.By cpnunited008

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Inside Unity Build Systems | Tomas Jakubauskas 53:36

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Tomas Jakubauskas shares his journey from early programming experiments to helping shape Unity's build systems and testing infrastructure. In this episode, we explore how game engines evolve behind the scenes, what it takes to support hundreds of platforms, and why automation became a core focus of his work. Wookash Podcast Show links: https://podc…

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On math, shaders and burnout with Freya Holmér! 1:42:42

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Freya Holmér has spent over a decade bridging the worlds of art and code — making tools, teaching math and shaders, and now building a brand new 3D modeling app for game developers. In this episode, she shares what it’s like to juggle creative burnout, perfectionism, and multiple ambitious projects at once. From Unity plugins like “Shapes” and “Sha…

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Painting with Math | Inigo Quilez 2:27:43

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Inigo Quilez is a pioneer in creative coding, known for using pure mathematics to render stunning 3D visuals. In this episode, he shares how his unique path took him from demo scenes to Pixar, where he built tools to grow entire forests with code. We dive into his work on Shadertoy, why he created Quill for VR art, and his thoughts on C++, artistic…

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Making it in Animation with Aaron Blaise, Lara Carson, Matt O’Callaghan and Chelsea Trousdale 1:05:17

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Recorded at this year’s Animation Y’all Expo this was a panel called “Making it in Animation” with words of encouragement from vets to newer industry professionals. This panel includes tips, tricks and anecdotes from Aaron Blaise, Lara Carson, Matt O’Callaghan and wonderfully moderated by Chelsea Trousdale. If you are struggling to find your way in…

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Mobile Notary Services in Florida: We Come to You! 1:01

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Skip the hassle of finding a notary office-CPN United’s mobile notary services bring convenience to your doorstep. Serving all of Florida, we handle everything from contracts to real estate documents with professionalism and care. Our experienced notaries ensure every document is legally compliant and properly executed, giving you peace of mind.…

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Why D Programming Language? | Lewis Nicolle 1:33:36

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What happens when a AAA developer walks away from big studios to build his own game from scratch in a language most developers have never touched? In this episode, we explore the journey behind Art of Reflection, a first-person puzzle game built in D. Lewis shares why he chose this unconventional language, how systems thinking shaped his design, an…

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GenAI as a Tool? with filmmaker Paul Trillo 1:29:02

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Here's a description: In our unofficial "Part 3" of podcasts where we talk to industry insiders about GenAI usage and how it will affect artists, The Bancroft Bros talk with filmmaker Paul Trillo from the LA studio, Asteria. Paul and his team have just finished an animated music video for artist Cuco called “A Love Letter to LA" that uses hand draw…

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Design Meets Performance | Vjekoslav Krajačić 1:17:10

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In this interview, I talk with the developer behind File Pilot — a modern, fast, and customizable alternative to the default Windows File Explorer. We take a closer look at the motivations behind building it from scratch in C, the design philosophy that prioritizes simplicity and speed, and the technical challenges along the way. He shares his expe…

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12 Tips For Finishing Ambitious Creative Projects (with Victoria Ying) 49:34

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Join The Magic Box Brush Club: http://DigitalArtBrushes.com Subscribe to this podcast: http://Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley -------- Victoria Ying, animation visual development artist (Tangled, Frozen, Big Hero 6) and comics creator (City Of Secrets, Harvey winner Hungry Ghost) joins for today's episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think! Learn how t…

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Twerking Pokémon: A 3D Creative Journey 59:08

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In this episode, we dive into the creative journey of a 3D animator who’s built a name for himself by blending his love for Pokémon with his animation skills. We talk about his workflow in Blender, why audio is so crucial in visual storytelling, and what it was like working with big names like Shaquille O’Neal and PlayStation. We also get into how …

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Highly anticipated Mewgenics! | Tyler Glaiel 1:39:46

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This time I was joined by Tyler Glaiel – a sharp and hilarious programmer who's been making games for over two decades. We talk about his early days making games in Flash, building a custom game engine in C++ for The End is Nigh and the upcoming Mewgenics. Tyler shares what it took to reimplement Flash tech from scratch, his gripes with modern engi…

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"Here’s the pitch..” Chris Sonnenburg & Jeff Snow from Animation Y'all Expo 1:06:17

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The Bancroft Brothers present the Chris Sonnenburg show- co-starring Jeff Snow! Yep, this episode is a panel that Chris and Jeff put on at our own Animation Y'all Expo just a couple months ago. Chris leads the panel which is called "Here’s the pitch..” - and he goes deep on how you need to think about your show so it can get bought! Chris and Jeff …

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If you're serious about programming, listen to Stewart Lynch! 1:34:55

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Hear the story of Stewart Lynch — the solo developer behind 10x Editor, a lightning-fast C++ code editor built to handle massive projects. We dive into his background in game development, his time at Climax and Lionhead, and why he decided to create his own editor from scratch. Stewart shares his philosophy on performance, simplicity, and more! 10x…

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How realtime physics engines are made with Dennis Gustafsson! 1:56:26

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Please welcome Dennis! He's an accomplished engineer building physics engines and physics based games from scratch! This means he's often doing graphics from scratch as well, so he's well versed in rendering technology as well! We talk a lot about his work, physics engines, mobile games he made like Sprinkle and Smash Hit, but also large production…

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Co-creator of Pixar’s Win or Lose series, Carrie Hobson! 50:32

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Co-creator of Pixar’s Win or Lose series, Carrie Hobson!By Bancroft Brothers

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Aras Pranckevičius on Unity Engine internals and company! 1:43:26

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Hear the stories about Unity - engine and company from its first hire: Aras Pranckevičius! We talk about how did he end up working for Unity, how the company and culture changed over the years, what is the design for a lot of Unity systems like DOTS and Rendering Pipelines, and more!Wesbite: https://aras-p.info/Note the awesome blog: https://aras-p…

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How to Choose the Right Vending Machines for Your Business 0:58

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Selecting the right vending machines is critical to your business's success. Explore the different types of machines available and find the best fit for your target market.By cpnunited008

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55 - Luiggi Spaudo - Winning 3D Challenges 59:47

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In this episode of the XR Motion Podcast, we dive into the journey of 3D artist and VFX compositor Luiggi, covering everything from his early inspirations to breaking into the professional world of visual effects. We go over the software he uses, the challenges he’s faced—including corrupt payment practices in Ecuador—and the realities of working i…

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Daniel Benmergui on Dragonsweeper, Storyteller, and learning design with Jonathan Blow! 1:50:04

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This time I was joined by Daniel Benmergui - an indie game developer from Argentina! He made Storyteller, Dragonsweeper, as well as other games that combine art and design creating something unique (like "I wish I were a moon"). This discussion is one of my favorites, Daniel has such a peaceful mind, he's open to ideas and questions, it was an incr…

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VO Actor Eric Bauza 37:09

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In this fun episode, the Bancroft Bros get the chance to speak with the amazing voice actor, Eric Bauza, the voice for Daffy Duck, Elmor Fudd and many more. He also does a pretty good TRUMP, as you'll hear. We discuss the upcoming release of the fully 2D animated new WB feature film, "The Day the Earth Blew Up". You won't want to miss this one! Lis…

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The lesson in puzzle game design with Matt VanDevander! 1:16:59

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I'm joined by Matt who made Taiji - a game exploring puzzles in an abstract way with similarities to the Jonathan Blow's the Witness! Unfortunately, I lost my side of the conversation, so the questions were re-recorded and stitched through the discussion! You can enjoy hilarious bits from Matt!The then-forgotten, now-remembered streamer who played …

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C++ in Neovim on Windows, and custom iOS build pipeline with Ted Bendixson! 1:38:12

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Hi! I'm joined by @tedbendixson for the second time now on this channel!I love his work and thought process! We talk about his game Mooselutions and the adventure that it has been to port it to iOS, without using build tools from Apple!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2287140/Mooselutions/https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mooselutions/id6477404960Gam…

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54 - Clinton Jones @Pwnisher - Going Viral and 3D Challenges 1:00:43

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Clinton Jones joins us to share his journey from short films to hosting massive 3D challenges on YouTube. We dive into the unpredictability of video success, the power of collaboration, and the impact of his challenges on emerging artists. He also reflects on the future of art, from VR and AR to AI-generated content, emphasizing the importance of c…

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Adventure Game Design masterclass with Dave Gilbert! 1:10:10

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Listen to Dave Gilbert on how he makes his games, step by step, from the idea to production! Dave is running Wadjet Eye Games for almost 20 years now and have made incredible games focused on narrative with unique sense of humour! Keep an eye on his new, upcoming (as of today) game Old Skies!OLD SKIES on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/13…

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Illustrator James Gurney 1:15:03

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The Bancroft Brothers are honored to have the legendary illustrator, James Gurney on the podcast this week! We discovered so many similarities in our paths and mutual loves and influences. Enjoy this discussion of animation, illustration, and even a bit of where he believes things are headed for himself- and possibly you.…

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Why Odin and raylib is irresistible combo with Karl Zylinski! 1:24:50

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I'm joined by Karl Zylinski, who made CAT & ONION with Odin + raylib and has recently written the Odin Book! We talk about his experience, Unreal Engine programming, physics degree and of course, Odin and raylib! Join us!Odin Book: https://zylinski.itch.io/odinbookCAT & ONION on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2781210/CAT__ONION/Mentioned…

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Hey! A quick update about the podcast!Game Engineering PodcastShow links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-scigaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8YgdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-engineering-podcast/id1683109481Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J9u3apteD0EuFjzRpt71wRSS: ht…