
Welcome to The Thomas Brush Show, where we talk to indie game developers who make a living creating indie games, full time! I will also sometimes talk to other creatives, like film-makers, YouTubers, and artists.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

I chat with Sebastian Drew about how went from knowing nothing to selling 67,000 copies of his game.► Play Constance: store.steampowered.com/app/2313700/Constance/► Join my game dev program for 50% off for the Spring Sale: fulltimegam... more
I chat for the second time with the one and only Xalavier Nelson Jr. about making games in 2026...
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I chat with the legendary Thomas Mahler about one of the crazier weeks of his game dev career...
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I chat with the legendary Jonathan Blow about how indies can make games in 2026.
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This has been so good to listen to! I have a second job working in a warehouse in the evenings and obviously the dream is to become a full time game designer and listening to the podcast has been helping me get through my shift. Thank you Thomas!
This has been so good to listen to! I have a second job working in a warehouse in the evenings and obviously the dream is to become a full time game designer and listening to the podcast has been helping me get through my shift. Thank you Thomas!
I’ve got mixed feelings about it. The topics are very interesting but to me Thomas is very distracting with his: »And by the way«-advertising style.
Thank you for making this show. It is invaluable to indie game devs.
U gonna keep it going for more of 2025?
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This show centers on indie game developers building full-time careers, often exploring the craft, business, and marketing of independent games. Episodes frequently cover topics like game design, development pipelines, funding, publishing, and the intersection of games with film and other media, with guests ranging from veteran creators to rising indie studios. A notable angle is the blend of artistic integrity with commercial considerations, plus candid discussions about burnout, crunch, and the realities of bringing indie projects to market. The format tends to attract listeners who want actionable insights, pragmatic advice, and inspiration from creators shaping the indie scene.
A standout trait is the guest diversity: successful develop... more
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Recent guests on The Thomas Brush Show include:
1. Sebastian Drews
2. Xalavier Nelson Jr.
3. Thomas Mahler
4. Jonathan Blow
5. Adam Younis
6. Jason Smith
7. William Dubé
8. Kyle Balda
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