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We Thought It Would Be Easy

Jordan Weisman & Jonathan Grant
Game Development
Mike Mignola
Solforge
Ascension
Game Design
Video Game Industry
3D Game Design
Hellboy
Video Game Development
Art Direction
Storytelling
Microsoft
Documentary Filmmaking
Mechcommander
Xbox
Magic: the Gathering
Tabletop Gaming
Crowdfunding
Gaming Industry
Total Annihilation

It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye ... or millions of dollars. This podcast drags mad geniuses and bold creators from every corner of interactive entertainment out of their comfort zones to answer the question, 'What the f**k were you thinking?' Expect brutally honest stories, creative courage under fire, and practical insights that’ll inspire (or warn) anyone daring enough to chase... more

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Latest Episodes

Ed Fries joins hosts Jordan Weisman and Jonathan Grant to show how a teenage arcade hacker became the exec who helped turn Microsoft into a gaming powerhouse. Curiosity first, constraints as fuel, and a ruthless respect for shipping, that hacker etho... more

Art Director & visual powerhouse Daniel Dociu joins Jordan Weisman and Jonathan Grant to torch “style bibles,” praise imperfections, and argue that art should grow like aged cheese - slow, organic, story-first. He recalls sketching Crimson Skies, tur... more

Mitch Gitelman: Building MechCommander, Shadowrun, Battletech - And Why Kindness Wins

Game-making maestro Mitch Gitelman sits down with Jordan and Jonathan to spill the wild origin story of how “a kid who didn’t know what a pixel was” bluffed his wa... more

Our guest this week is Kevin Hanna - who started as a scrappy game developer before making an unlikely leap into directing documentaries, including the acclaimed film about Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. He joins Jordan and Jonathan to share candid in... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Konrad Hanna
Film director and game developer, creator of 'Mike Mignola, Drawing Monsters'
Episode: Kevin Konrad Hanna: From Game Developer to Directing the Hit Hellboy Documentary and Taking Home Film Awards
Chris Taylor
Creator of Total Annihilation and other significant video games
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Episode: Chris Taylor: Creator of Total Annihilation on Big Risks and Never Asking Permission

Hosts

Jonathan Grant
Co-host and game designer, known for his engaging storytelling and insights about the gaming industry, particularly in his roles promoting creativity and innovation.
Jordan Weisman
Co-host and legendary game designer with a rich background in interactive entertainment, recognized for his unique perspective on creativity and game design.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • You’re not going to find anybody who knows more about games.

    The title says it all, but we are not talking about just games. We are talking about the way Technology impacts how we interact with each other.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie_Fink
    United States3 months ago

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Reviewers have noted that it provides significant value for creative professionals seeking inspiration and guidance in their careers.
The content is seen as both entertaining and educational, with many highlighting the unique perspectives provided by guests.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and sometimes brutally honest stories shared by renowned figures in the gaming industry.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#53
Mexico/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#53
Israel/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#189
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kevin Konrad Hanna: From Game Developer to Directing the Hit Hellboy Documentary and Taking Home Film Awards
Q: What inspired you to document other people's creative work?
I have always been enamored by the stories and the act of creation, and I wanted to highlight the struggles and triumphs of creators, inspired by my own experiences and learning from failures.
Kevin Konrad Hanna: From Game Developer to Directing the Hit Hellboy Documentary and Taking Home Film Awards
Q: How did you go from, wow, I'm excited about this idea to like, all these interviews with like, you know, world famous directors, actors?
It's about building trust and slowly accumulating interviews, starting from smaller creators and working up to the bigger names like Guillermo del Toro.

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