Kiwi Talkz

Kiwi

Nintendo

Metroid Prime 2

Bethesda

Game Development

Skyrim

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Dredge

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Fallout 4

Video Game Development

Starfield

Fallout 3

Game Design

Rockstar Games

Naughty Dog

Bryan Walker

Cultural Differences

Video Game Narrative Design

Donkey Kong Bananza

Donkey Kong Country Returns

Podcast with various Video Game developers as well as other people involved in entertainment such as TV/Film

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	205	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	TV & FilmVideo GamesLeisure

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#207 - Heather Cerlan Interview On Naughty Dog, Bethesda, Last Of Us, Hawthorne, Creation Engine

Heather Cerlan a former artist at Naughty and Bethesda, in this interview she shares her journey from a passionate artist to a studio founder, discussing her experiences at Naughty Dog and Bethesda, her insights on game development, and her ambitious... more

25 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 7 min

#206 - Gabriel Betancourt Interview On Naughty Dog, Last Of Us, Neil Druckmann, Lighting, Nintendo

Gabriel Betancourt is a former lighting artist at Treyarch and of course Naughty Dog. We cover his career at Naughty Dog and various other topics on the game industry.

#thelastofus #lastofus #lastofuspart2

WEBSITE - gabereel.com/

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18 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 39 min

#205 - Benson Russell Interview On Naughty Dog, The Last Of Us, Uncharted, Neil Druckmann, Scope..

Benson Russell was a former designer at Naughty Dog on The Uncharted Trilogy and The Last Of Us.He has now started his own consulting firm to help game developers navigate a lot of the pitfalls in game development.

#uncharted #thelastofus #naughtyd... more

11 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 32 min

#204 - Rob Carr Interview On Rockstar Games, GTA 5, GTA 6, Audio Design, AI, Red Dead Redemption....

Rob Carr is an audio designer who is best known for his tenure at Rockstar Games on L.A. Noire, RDR1, GTA 5 and RDR2. He is currently living in Finland working on his game Nyrkkipöytä

#rockstargames #gta #gta5

WEBSITE - audioexpat.wordpre... more

28 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 25 min

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Recent Guests

Gabriel Betancourt

Lighting artist best known for works at Naughty Dog on The Last Of Us, The Last Of Us Part II, Uncharted 4

Naughty Dog

Episode: #206 - Gabriel Betancourt Interview On Naughty Dog, Last Of Us, Neil Druckmann, Lighting, Nintendo

Benson Russell

Veteran game designer, former Naughty Dog designer known for The Uncharted Trilogy and The Last of Us

Naughty Dog (former), Unhandled Exceptions LLC (consulting)

Episode: #205 - Benson Russell Interview On Naughty Dog, The Last Of Us, Uncharted, Neil Druckmann, Scope..

Rob Carr

Audio designer known for Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games

Episode: #204 - Rob Carr Interview On Rockstar Games, GTA 5, GTA 6, Audio Design, AI, Red Dead Redemption....

Lee Minchram

DJ, sound designer, and composer discussed as Featurecast; worked on Final Vendetta and Terminator 2D No Fate

Bitmap Bureau (collaborating game studio)

Episode: #202 - Featurecast Interview On Terminator 2D No Fate, Composing, Brad Fiedel, Sound Design....

Joe Houston

Famous game developer known for his work on Demon Souls and other notable titles

Episode: REVIEW - Hollow Knight: Silksong (With Demon Souls Dev)

Joshua Jay

A painter, modeler, environmental artist, best known for his work on video games like Gears of War, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and Starfield.

Formerly at Bethesda

Episode: #195 - Joshua Jay Interview On Fallout 4, 76, Starfield, Gears Of War, Todd Howard & Creation Engine

David O'Reilly

Senior Environmental Artist at Rockstar Games, known for his work on GTA V and RDR2

Rockstar Games

Episode: #193 - David O'Reilly Interview On GTA 6, GTA V, RDR2, Rockstar Games, Gameworld Art and AI.....

Kurt Kuhlmann

A developer at Bethesda for over 20 years with roles as narrative designer, co-lead designer on Skyrim, and lead systems designer on Starfield.

Bethesda

Episode: #192 - Kurt Kuhlmann Interview On Elder Scrolls Lore, TES:VI, Starfield's Design And Fallout......

Jeremy Huxley

Veteran Environmental Artist

Naughty Dog

Episode: #189 - Jeremy Huxley Interview (Senior Environmental Artist At Naughty Dog)

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Excellent interview podcast. Asks a lot of good questions.
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Apple Podcasts	#238	United States/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts	#213	United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts	#42	France/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts	#184	France/Leisure
Apple Podcasts	#14	New Zealand/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts	#20	Russia/Leisure/Video Games

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#206 - Gabriel Betancourt Interview On Naughty Dog, Last Of Us, Neil Druckmann, Lighting, Nintendo

Q: What was the role of a director's clear vision in the success of The Last Of Us Part II?

Having a clear, strong director vision was identified as a primary factor for smooth production, especially during parts of development when many components needed alignment. Without a decisive vision, projects risk becoming chaotic and harder to finish on time; with a clear vision, teams can coordinate more effectively and deliver a cohesive experience.

#206 - Gabriel Betancourt Interview On Naughty Dog, Last Of Us, Neil Druckmann, Lighting, Nintendo

Q: How did Naughty Dog navigate the production challenges as teams grew beyond 200 people?

As teams expanded, the studio faced reduced direct interaction and a shift toward a more factory-like production. The guest emphasizes preserving core collaboration and encouraging cross-discipline input, while acknowledging the need for middle managers and structured processes to maintain quality and maintain the 'gel' of the group.

#206 - Gabriel Betancourt Interview On Naughty Dog, Last Of Us, Neil Druckmann, Lighting, Nintendo

Q: Does the lighting style change between Uncharted and The Last Of Us series? And if so, how specifically?

Yes. Uncharted leans into strong, cheerful color palettes with bold primary hues and blue skies, using color to support action and readability. The Last Of Us, by contrast, uses a subdued, cinematic palette with restricted hues, emphasizing mood and atmosphere—60% dark, 30% subtle hue, and 10% highlight—achieved through a combination of light mapping, fog, dust, and post-processing to soften blacks and create a living, film-like texture.

#204 - Rob Carr Interview On Rockstar Games, GTA 5, GTA 6, Audio Design, AI, Red Dead Redemption....

Q: What are your thoughts on AI as a tool in audio design?

AI is useful as a tool to accelerate workflow—like batch renaming or scripting help—but it shouldn't replace creative decision-making. When used properly, AI can help designers do more in less time, without sacrificing quality.

#204 - Rob Carr Interview On Rockstar Games, GTA 5, GTA 6, Audio Design, AI, Red Dead Redemption....

Q: Did you physically go on location to record audio for Los Santos or other real places, or was it mostly remote work and libraries?

Occasionally. For GTA V, parts of the team did reference recordings in LA, but many sounds came from studio work and libraries; Lapland references were also gathered to capture specific ambience, while other sounds were created or adapted in-house.

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The content focuses on insightful discussions surrounding the video game industry, featuring interviews with a wide range of professionals such as game developers, artists, and environmental designers. Conversations often touch on current trends, technological advancements, and personal experiences in game development. This podcast stands out due to its emphasis on the stories and journeys of industry veterans, providing listeners with an insider's look at the challenges and triumphs faced by those who contribute to beloved franchises. The diverse range of guests also includes voices from the broader entertainment sector, allowing for rich cross-industry dialogues that appeal to fans of both gaming and film/TV.

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1. Gabriel Betancourt
2. Benson Russell
3. Rob Carr
4. Lee Minchram
5. Joe Houston
6. Joshua Jay
7. David O'Reilly
8. Kurt Kuhlmann

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