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The Thomas Brush Show

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73 episodes
Language
English
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Thomas Brush
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No
Date created
2024/02/08
Latest episode
2026/07/17
Average duration
73 min.
Release period
18 days

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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.

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He Knew Nothing... But His Games Sold A Million+ Copies (w/ Indie Game Joe) — Ep 72
2026/07/17
Indie Game Joe and I discuss his rough game launch, and how it somehow sold millions. ► Play Joe's Games: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/DigitalCybercherries► Get 50% off my game dev course during the massive Summer Sale: https://fulltimegamedev.mykajabi.com/full-time-game-dev-sale► Wishlist Twisted Tower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower/► Joe's Refund Article: https://x.com/IndieGameJoe/article/2074608931486519430► Joe's Discord Server: https://discord.gg/indiegamejoe
His Dream Game Flopped... And Then Made $200,000+ In 2 Months (w/ Mateo Covic) — Ep 71
2026/07/16
Mateo Covid and I discuss his viral friend slop game Paddle Paddle Paddle. ► Play Paddle Paddle Paddle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570070/Paddle_Paddle_Paddle/ ► Get 50% off my game dev course during the massive Summer Sale: https://fulltimegamedev.mykajabi.com/full-time-game-dev-sale ► Wishlist Twisted Tower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower/
He Spent 10 Years And Millions On His Game... Here's How It Went (w/ Jonathan Blow) — Ep 70
2026/07/09
I chat with Jonathan Blow about his 10 year project The Order OF The Sinking Star, and the state of the industry. ► Play Order Of The Sinking Star ► Get 50% off my game dev course during the massive Summer Sale ► Wishlist Twisted Tower
The Secret To Selling 30,000 Copies of Your Game (w/ Jake Birkett) — Ep 69
2026/07/06
I chat with the creator of Forbidden Solitaire, Jake Birkett, about how he finally made a hit indie title after 20 years! ► Play Forbidden Solitaire ► Check out Full Time Game Dev (50% Off) ► Wishlist Twisted Tower
Why I Quit My AAA Job For The Indie Dream (w/ Mårten Stockhaus) — Ep 67
2026/06/16
I chat with the co-creator of Into The Unwell, a rubber-host action packed roguelite. ► Check out State of Unreal ► Wishlist Into The Unwell ► Wishlist Twisted Tower
He Knew Nothing... But Made $800,000 On His First Game (w/ Cakez) — Ep 66
2026/05/15
I chat with Cakez  about his 4 year project, how he made a ton of money, and why the game was removed on Steam...► Play Tangy TD (is it back yet?) ► Get my 2D game kit, free ► Wishlist Twisted Tower
He Knew Nothing About Making Games... Then Sold 67,000 Copies (w/ Sebastian Drews) — Ep 64
2026/03/27
I chat with Sebastian Drew about how went from knowing nothing to selling 67,000 copies of his game.► Play Constance: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313700/Constance/► Join my game dev program for 50% off for the Spring Sale: https://fulltimegamedev.mykajabi.com/full-time-game-dev-sale► Wishlist my game Twisted Tower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower/
If You Want To Make Games, Listen To THIS First (Xalavier Nelson Jr.) — Ep. 64
2026/03/26
I chat for the second time with the one and only Xalavier Nelson Jr. about making games in 2026... ► Wanna make a game in 2026? Join my game dev program for 50% off for the Spring Sale. ► Play Baby Trading Sim ► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free ► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!► Make your game instantly beautiful with my free workbook ► Get my 2D game kit, free ► Join my 2D character workshop, free ► Wishlist Twisted Tower ► Learn how to make money as a YouTuber
How He Sold 1.6 Million Copies Of His New Game (w/ Thomas Mahler) — Ep 62
2026/03/26
I chat with the legendary Thomas Mahler about one of the crazier weeks of his game dev career... ► Play No Rest For The Wicked ► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free ► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!
How To Make Indie Games In 2026 w/ Jonathan Blow — Full Time Game Dev Podcast Ep. 061
2025/12/31
I chat with the legendary Jonathan Blow about how indies can make games in 2026. ► Wishlist Order of the Sinking Star ► Get 50% off Full Time Game Dev ► Watch the reveal trailer
Should You Make A BIG Game or Small Game, Arguing About Friend Slop (Adam Younis)
2025/12/01
I chat with the brilliant Adam Younis about his 8 year game project... ► 1 day left to get 50% Full Time Game Dev► Wishlist Insignia
How He Sold 1 Million Copies, How He Beat The Odds & Made A Cult Classic (American McGee)
2025/11/26
I chat with the legendary American McGee, the creator of the Alice franchise. ► Get 50% Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday ► Checkout Plushie Dreadfuls: https://plushiedreadfuls.com/
How To Make Games In 2026, 6 Years On 1 Game, Debating "Friend Slop" (Edmund McMillen & TylerGlaiel)
2025/11/21
Is working for years on a single project worth it? I actually just asked this question to Edmund McMillen and his dev partner Tyler Glaiel (who have spent 6 years on a cat-breading game) and their answer was... well. ► Get 50% Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday ► Wishlist Mewgenics
2026 Is The BEST Year To Make Indie Games (Chris Zukowski) | Ep. #057
2025/11/20
Chris Zukowski, an indie game marketing master, and I talk about why small games matter, why friend slop is a good thing, and so much more. ► Get 50% Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday ► Read Chris's article
Jason Smith: How He Sold 100,000 Copies Of His Game (w/ Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews) | Ep. #056
2025/11/17
I chat with the brilliant mind behind Cultic, a boomer shooter with a cult following. ► Get 50% my game dev program for Black Friday! ► Play Cultic Chapter 2

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4.7 out of 5
27 reviews
★★★★★
Unbearable advertisements 2026/07/22
Jeff Vogel episode is outstanding
I really enjoyed the fantastic interview with Jeff Vogel from Spiderweb Software!
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Chang0520 2025/04/02
Thank you
Thank you for making this show. It is invaluable to indie game devs.
★★★★★
Smileymagee1025 2024/02/09
An awesome podcast about game development!
Been following Thomas for years and his podcasts are so entertaining and insightful. A must listen for anyone in the game dev space and honestly those...
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