70 Best Game Development Podcasts

1. The Noclip Podcast

Join Danny O Dwyer, Jeremy Jayne & Frank Howley as they riff about games, documentaries and video game development.
Podcast noclip.video
Producer/Network Noclip
Email ****@noclip.video
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 64.7K Frequency 4 episodes/month Avg Length 91 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook

A series of in-depth conversations between video game makers on the business and craft of interactive entertainment, exploring the core tenants of D.I.C.E. (Design. Innovate. Communicate. Entertain.) Hosted by Ted Price from Insomniac Games, Robin Hunicke from Funomena, and Composer Austin Wintory.
Podcast interactive.org
Hosts Ted Price, Robin Hunicke
Producer/Network Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 37.3KTwitter Followers 59.6KInstagram Followers 3K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 102 min Since Nov 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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3. Designer Notes

Why do we make games? Every designer has a different and very personal answer to that question. Soren Johnson, founder of Mohawk Games, sits down with noted designers to find out by examining their careers as a whole.
Podcast idlethumbs.net
Hosts Idle Thumbs, Soren Johnson
Producer/Network Idle Thumbs
Email ****@idlethumbs.net
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 2.3KTwitter Followers 53.4K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 143 min Since Oct 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games

Candid conversations with game creators that dive deep into the art, craft, and process of making games.
Podcast thespelunkyshowlike.libsyn.com
Producer/Network Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 20.6K Frequency 3 episodes/month Avg Length 90 min Since Sep 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

5. Game Dev Unchained

Our podcast breaks the mold of don't ask don't tell about the video game industry. We give everyone the real inside look at what its like to be a professional game developer, Every week we'll interview pro and indie developers, we'll talk jobs, studios, salaries and of course crunch horror stories. Tune in! Hosted by Brandon Pham
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Brandon Pham
Producer/Network Game Dev Unchained
Email ****@gamedevunchained.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1.4KTwitter Followers 18.9K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 73 min Since Sep 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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6. Think Like A Game Designer

In Think Like a Game Designer, award-winning designer, and Stone Blade Entertainment CEO Justin Gary speaks with world-class game designers to deconstruct the step-by-step process for creating games and working in the gaming industry. In each episode, we distill the process of creativity into actionable advice that anyone can use all while giving listeners an opportunity to learn more about their favorite games and designers.
Podcast justingarydesign.substack.com
Host Justin Gary
Producer/Network Justin Gary
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 32 Frequency 4 episodes/quarter Avg Length 74 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

7. Game Dev Field Guide

The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!
Podcast soundcloud.com
Producer/Network Zackavelli
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 1.3K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 51 min Since Mar 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

8. Game Dev Advice

30 year game industry veteran John 'JP' Podlasek interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, arcade owners, writers, CEOs and others about game development. Experienced or aspiring game developers alike will find useful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny advice from others in the game industry.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Producer/Network The HP Video Game Podcast Network - John JP Podlasek
Email ****@gamedevadvice.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 16Twitter Followers 1.2K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 64 min Since Jan 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. Adventure Games Podcast

In every two episodes, we have interviews with adventure game developers as we get to know the people who make these games. We find out what their favorite games are, what inspired them to make adventure games and then we go behind the scenes on how they make their games, what advice they give anyone who wants to create their own adventure game, and why we should buy their games.
Podcast adventuregamespodcast.com
Producer/Network Adventure Game Podcast
Email ****@adventuregamespodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 25Twitter Followers 1.9KInstagram Followers 670 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 77 min Since Dec 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. IndieGameBusiness®

Candid conversations with veterans of all aspects of the business side of games. We firmly believe that great games from all developers need the support they deserve to succeed. This podcast exists to provide that support.IndieGameBusiness® is produced by The Powell Group, a video game consulting firm specializing in business development, marketing, and licensing. Our CEO has been in the industry for 20 years and closed countless publishing and licensing deals. The Powell Group monitors over 3,500 game developers and 750 publishers.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Jay Powell
Email ****@powellgroupconsulting.com
Apple Rating 3.7 / 5Facebook Followers 258 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 63 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. Orcocast

Hi! I am the Orcosaurus, or short in short Orco! I am an orc with three decade of gaming experience through all systems and console eras. I have been since I was a child. In this podcast I am interviewing indie game developers about their games and gaming as a whole. I won't have the most famous guests on here but I definitively will have the most awesome guests! So give us a listen. You won't regret it.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Orcosaurus
Producer/Network TheOrcosaurus
Email ****@protonmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 52 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Mobile Games Playbook

Welcome to the ultimate podcast for mobile games - Join our host Jon Jordan and expert guests as they uncover the winning strategies and closely-guarded secrets behind game development, monetization and user acquisition.Brought to you by Liftoff, the leading growth acceleration platform, this podcast offers expert analysis and insights to elevate your mobile games!
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Producer/Network Liftoff
Email ****@biggamesmachine.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.5KTwitter Followers 2.4K Frequency 3 episodes/quarter Avg Length 34 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. GameMakers

The GameMakers podcast publishes current, entertaining, and in-depth discussions on F2P game development. Topics that we cover include the business of games, F2P monetization, liveops, game design, game development processes, team structure, and more.
Podcast gamemakers.substack.com
Producer/Network Joseph Kim
Email ****@gamemakers.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 42 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

14. GameDev.tv Community Podcast

Game development podcast brought to you by the GameDev.tv community. Insightful and important advice from 90 game industry experts. Listen to interviews with game designers, programmers, producers, artists, writers, sound designers, animators, music producers, video game composers, games journalists, CEOs and a host of others from the game development industry.
Podcast gamedev.tv
Producer/Network Learn Game Development Online
Email ****@gamedev.tv
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Twitter Followers 410 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 70 min Since Apr 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

15. Sidequests

Bryce and Will are game developers who also teach children how to code. We spend a lot of time analyzing and discussing video games. We also run a Youtube channel about making things called... Making Things.
Podcast sidequesting.carrd.co
Producer/Network Tal Minear | Realm
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 19 min Since Dec 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

16. Nice Games Club

Three nice game devs talk gaming and game development. Current events, guest interviews, and deep dives into the art and science of video games and how they're made.
Podcast nicegames.club
Producer/Network Ellen, Stephen, and Mark
Email ****@nicegames.club
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 97Twitter Followers 753 Frequency 1 episode/week Since Oct 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

17. UIBuzz

I love making software. I also love sharing that experience with others. I explore it all in this Podcast, from apps to games and in between. From developers just getting started to professionals. We all have something to learn and share with others on our journey.
Podcast feeds.transistor.fm
Producer/Network PW Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 23 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 11 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

18. Game Clique

Welcome to the Blackest Gaming discussion, you will find anywhere! Join CharmCityChamp and the Duke_ofGames for irrelevant bi-weekly discussions on the video game industry, streaming, and game development.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@realgameclique.com
Twitter Followers 10Instagram Followers 152 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 118 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

19. Knox Game Design

Knox Game Design is a monthly discussion by game creators in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. We share our ideas, show off projects, and discuss current topics related to video game development. Our group explores the many facets of the game design process, such as coding, graphics, modeling, animation, story, and promotion.
Podcast knoxgamedesign.org
Hosts Dylan Wolf, Levi D. Smith
Producer/Network Knox Game Design
Email ****@dylanwolf.com
Apple Rating 3.8 / 5Twitter Followers 67 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 32 min Since Jan 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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20. Behind Massive Screens

Massive Entertainment - a Ubisoft Studio is the studio behind classic games like The Division, The Division 2 and World in Conflict, and that's currently working on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Star Wars Outlaws. In Behind Massive Screens, we dive deeper into games development, the gaming industry and the people behind the games.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Hosts Petter Mårtensson, Dóri Halldórsson
Producer/Network Massive Entertainment - a Ubisoft Studio
Facebook Followers 15.9KTwitter Followers 54.9KInstagram Followers 18.4K Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 51 min Since Jan 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

21. Game, Develop, Repeat

I analyze a game I love, discuss lessons learned from it, and then suggest straightforward tips to help every game developer sustain and grow their passion. Hosted by an ex music teacher turned indie game developer.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

22. Distinguished Humans

Join Brad, Zack, Norbert and other guests on a journey exploring the world of indie game development. As aspiring game devs starting at the very beginning, they discuss challenges, techniques and best practices, as well as the latest news in the indie game world. You're invited to come along and be part of our community so we can all learn and grow together!
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Producer/Network TTG Studio
Email ****@thetallesttowergames.com
Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 52 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

23. House of Games

Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode where your hosts, Rune and Otto, debate and discuss various topics related to game development, covering everything from how to get started with game development to the creative process and the current state and future of the industry. We'll also be featuring interviews with industry experts, indie developers, and veterans to give you a fresh behind-the-scenes perspective on the world of game development.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network House Of Games
Email ****@outlook.com
Frequency 22 episodes/year Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

24. The Indie Game Development Podcast

Hosted by Sasquatch B Studios - We are a husband and wife indie dev team who quit our jobs and sold our house to fund starting our indie game studio. We talk about ALL things gamedev on this show, from personal struggles and triumphs, to industry tech. We also interview well-known dev-loggers and ask them burning dev questions!
Podcast sasquatchbstudios.podbean.com
Producer/Network sasquatchbstudios
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 18Twitter Followers 368 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 20 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

25. Gideon's War on Crunch

Welcome to 'Gideon's War on Crunch', the podcast that helps game developers conquer crunch and achieve their goals with a focus on science-based information and practical tips. In each episode, we interview guest experts in positive psychology and flow theory, who share their insights and experience on how to manage crunch effectively. Our podcast aims to help you understand the science behind crunch, and equip you with practical strategies to prevent burnout and maintain your well-being.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Host Kevin Scheepers
Email ****@kevscheepers.com
Twitter Followers 3 Frequency 2 episodes/year Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

26. Developers' Den Podcast

Hosted by the founders of indie game studio RainyGames, we discuss the latest games industry news from the development perspective, as well as give an inside look at how the games industry operates. For gamers, aspiring game makers, and industry professionals alike.
Podcast rainygames.co.uk
Hosts Siavash Shahlaei, Sydney Stockdale
Producer/Network RainyGames
Email ****@rainygames.co.uk
Twitter Followers 1.7KInstagram Followers 678 Frequency 8 episodes/quarter Avg Length 46 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

27. Team GFB Radio

Join Dave Lang and Darryl Wisner as they share tales from the front lines of game development. They have worked on all sorts of games, and they talk about them all. The guys also talk about current events in the industry, and try to offer a unique perspective on the state of games today. Also, travel stories. Lots of travel stories.
Podcast teamgfbradio.com
Producer/Network Dave Lang & Darryl Wisner
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 791 Since Sep 2014 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

28. The Board Game Design Lab

The Board Game Design Lab was created for one purpose: to help you design great games people love. To accomplish that goal, this podcast interviews designers, publishers, and board game insiders on specific topics related to game design. I don't waste time talking about recently played games or pop culture. Instead, the show does a deep dive into subjects that I hope you'll find extremely valuable as you progress through your game design journey.
Podcast boardgamedesignlab.com
Producer/Network Gabe Barrett
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 2.9K Frequency 13 episodes/year Avg Length 59 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

29. Inside Battlefield

Inside Battlefield brings you conversations with the Battlefield development team, covering what is happening in-game right now to deep dives on future Updates, additions and more. See you on the Battlefield! Contact us at podcast@battlefield.com, or @Battlefield on Twitter and Instagram using #InsideBattlefield www.battlefield.com
Podcast shows.acast.com
Producer/Network Battlefield
Email ****@battlefield.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 1.5MInstagram Followers 1.8M Frequency 10 episodes/year Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

30. RPG Maker Cola

It's a chill space where we get together skilled developers from the RPG Maker community to chat cordially and occasionally non-cordially about game development, game design and a whole bunch of unrelated other stuff too! It's casual, it's cool - it's RPG Maker Cola.
Podcast podomatic.com
Producer/Network Benjamin Jones
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Since Nov 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact