80 Best Game Development Podcasts

1. 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
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 37.3KTwitter Followers 58.2KInstagram Followers 3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 94 min Since Nov 2017 Listen on Apple 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 Noclip Podcast

Join Danny O Dwyer, Jeremy Jayne & Frank Howley as they riff about games, documentaries and video game development.
Podcast noclip.video
Email ****@noclip.video
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 90 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

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
Email ****@idlethumbs.net
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 2.3K Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 137 min Since Oct 2014 Listen on Apple 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 21.4K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 95 min Since Sep 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

5. Classic Gaming Podcast

Each episode, we discuss at least one classic game each, looking at them from a modern perspective but also remembering where they stand in the evolution of game development. Sometimes they're games we played and loved growing up. Sometimes they're games we missed and are experiencing for the first time. Though we each have our core beloved genres, we all play a variety of games of various styles, eras, and platforms.
Podcast classicgamingpodcast.podbean.com
Email ****@classicgamingpodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 152 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

6. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 59 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

7. 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
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 32 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 74 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

8. 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
Email ****@gamedevunchained.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1.4K Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 75 min Since Sep 2015 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Life Level 1

Life Level 1 is a general topic podcast about life from the humorous perspective of someone who has a background in video game development.
Podcast lifelevel1.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 22 Frequency 19 episodes / month Avg Length 20 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

10. 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
Email ****@gamedevadvice.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 15Twitter Followers 1.2K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 60 min Since Jan 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

11. 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
Email ****@powellgroupconsulting.com
Apple Rating 3.7 / 5Facebook Followers 258 Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 65 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. 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
Email ****@battlefield.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Instagram Followers 1.8M Frequency 5 episodes / quarter Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. 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
Email ****@adventuregamespodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 25Twitter Followers 1.3KInstagram Followers 640 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 68 min Since Dec 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. 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
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 52 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. 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
Email ****@gamemakers.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 6 episodes / week Avg Length 32 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

16. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 20 min Since Dec 2017 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

17. 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
Email ****@biggamesmachine.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.5KTwitter Followers 2.3K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 34 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

18. Oh, a Podcast!

Video games are getting smaller and easier to make every day, and if we can do it, anyone can. Join the developers of Cat President, Internet Court, The Beard in the Mirror, and more as we talk about the games we're making, the games we're playing, and how aspiring developers don't have to be 'aspiring' anymore; they can just be developers.
Podcast ohapodcast.podigee.io
Email ****@oharock.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 165 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 55 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

19. 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
Email ****@nicegames.club
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 97Twitter Followers 753 Frequency 5 episodes / month Since Oct 2017 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

20. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 10 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

21. 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
Email ****@knoxgamedesign.org
Apple Rating 3.8 / 5Twitter Followers 68 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 33 min Since Jan 2016 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

22. 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
Instagram Followers 94 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 119 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

23. Game Dev Arena

Conversations about Game Development from an aspiring Indie Game Dev. Topics will be all over the spectrum of Game Development Industry along with achievements accomplished. Come join me in the Arena to battle and conquer your game development goals. While I am no expert, hopefully inspiration will be achieved from listening to the Game Dev Arena. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support
Podcast vigmu2gmes.wordpress.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 12 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

24. 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
Email ****@massive.se
Facebook Followers 15.9KTwitter Followers 46.9KInstagram Followers 17.1K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 49 min Since Jan 2020 Play Get Email Contact

25. 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
Email ****@thetallesttowergames.com
Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 90 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

26. Hit Save! Podcast

Our podcast is focused on preserving video game history through interviews with game developers. We will be interviewing indie developers from around the industry, big and small, to document their unique game development process and ensure that their stories, their ideas, and their motivation will be available for others to enjoy and learn from for years to come.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@hitsave.org
Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 81 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

27. 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
Email ****@outlook.com
Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

28. 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 32 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

29. The Debug Log

Welcome to The Debug Log, a podcast about game development. Hosts Andrew, Obinna, Zack, Ryan, and Eduardo are all professional game developers. From games for health care to AAA mobile games, these guys have experienced it all. The Debug Log balances in-depth discussions and interviews with a casual and wry sense of humor. The show targets developers of all skill levels. Join them each week as they deep dive into the evolving world of game development.
Podcast the-debug-log.simplecast.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.7KTwitter Followers 1KInstagram Followers 112 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 66 min Since Jun 2015 Play Get Email Contact

30. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 45 min Since Mar 2020 Play Get Email Contact