Actor Samm Levine and I talk about acting, how he got his break in show business and what kind of movies we like. Before the interview, I talk about my upcoming kickstarter project and how it expands on my fun theory. I also give my opinion on why I think figuring out what “fun” is, is such an important endeavor.Check out Samm on the Kevin Pollak Chat Show! : Kevin Pollak's Chat Show!

Game Design w/ Joe Method

Episode 30 – Freaks And Geeks star, Samm Levine

Jim Walls is coming out of retirement to design one more game, the spiritual successor to the legendary  Police Quest series. Fellow Sierra alum Robert Lindsley is the executive producer of this game which is currently undergoing funding via Kickstarter. Jim and Robert talk about working at Sierra, how they got their start in the game industry, advice on how to get YOUR start in the industry, and they talk about their latest game Precinct.Support the spiritual successor to Police Quest! : Precinct KickstarterI released a kids book I co-wrote with my brother, check it out! My Fish FartedI started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!

Episode 29 – Sierra Developers Jim Walls and Robert Lindsley

Jonny talks about starting out in the game industry as a game tester, going to school for game art and design, his time working at Machinima and about his new Kickstarter campaign. Before that I give a couple of tips on game development and how to balance slow and fast gameplay as well give tips on building tension versus boring your audience.Check out and support Jonny Rice’s Kickstarter campaign: Lovecraft KickstarterScott Rogers just released a brand new comic, check it out here: Mighty BedbugI released a kids book I co-wrote with my brother, check it out! My Fish FartedI started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!

Episode 28 – Lovecraft Creator, Jonny Rice

Lauren and I talk about the creative and development challenges of producing a stage/movie project and how they correlate to video game development. We touch on almost every topic possible from gamification, to creating and finishing ideas to why some people’s careers take off and others’ don’t. It’s a really fun and interesting interview. Before the interview I talk a little about beginner game design decisions and how to make a good design choice. Here is the official site of Lauren Ludwig: Lauren Ludwig's siteHere is the site of the comedy show she regularly directs: Lost Moon RadioI started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!!!!

Episode 27 – Writer/Director Lauren Ludwig

This entire episode is dedicated to my Fun Theory and where I’m at with it. My Friend Dr. Eric Garcia and I discuss how much engagement is too much, how safety is important in an experience and we try and narrow done what fun is. In a related subject, we also dive into the subject of what happiness is.Here is the official site of the psychotherapist that I referenced in the interview: Richard Carlson's websiteHere is an example of a nice amount of polish/feedback: Marvel VS Capcom 3 polishHere is a android app I released recently, check it out: Jungle Jackpot SlotsI started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!

Episode 26 – Fun Theory discussion w/ my friend Eric Garcia

I talk a little about my updated fun theory and then I interview Rick Bassman who is writing a book about his life and experiences. Rick was the owner of the wrestling school I went to, he was also an NFL agent, movie producer, and lots more. It’s a very inspirational and motivating story about taking risks, and he’s got a Kickstarter out there to help tell it.Check out his Kickstarter page here: Been There, Done That, KickstarterCheck out his website here: Rickbassman.comI started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!

Episode 25 –Author of Been There, Done That, Rick Bassman

Teamwork! This episode is all about creatively working on a team and how to facilitate said creativity. Awesome interview with Sean Monahan who is the Creative Director at Westside Corporate Creativity and who is an 18 year, veteran improviser. Check out the Westside Corporate Creativity website here: Westside Corporate CreativityFollow them on twitter: WSide Corporate on TwitterI started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE! I BEG OF YOU!

Episode 24 – Creative Director at Westside Corporate Creativity, Sean Monahan

I talk about “yes and-ing” during creative development and how it helps facilitate collaboration, I also talk a little bit about the rule of 3 and my theory on why it exists. Then I interview improviser James Heaney about what makes a comedy improv scene fun and how it can relate to video game design.Check out his regular series on Game Front: James VS GamesSubscribe to his youtube channel or else: James Heaney on YoutubeCheck out his latest shows if you’re in the Santa Monica area: Westside Comedy TheaterCheck out the channel of his latest guest, Epic Lloyd (who also performs at the Westside Comedy Theater) who is the co-creator of Epic Rap Battles of History: Epic Rap Battles of HistoryI started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!

Episode 23 –Walk Through Producer at Gamefront and Improviser, James Heaney

Game development stories, fun theory discussion, and advice on how to get in the game industry.