The Thomas Brush Show

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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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July 17, 20261 hr 27 min

He Knew Nothing... But His Games Sold A Million+ Copies (w/ Indie Game Joe) — Ep 72

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

July 16, 202655 min

His Dream Game Flopped... And Then Made $200,000+ In 2 Months (w/ Mateo Covic) — Ep 71

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/

July 9, 20261 hr 1 min

He Spent 10 Years And Millions On His Game... Here's How It Went (w/ Jonathan Blow) — Ep 70

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

July 6, 202659 min

The Secret To Selling 30,000 Copies of Your Game (w/ Jake Birkett) — Ep 69

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

June 16, 202651 min

Why I Quit My AAA Job For The Indie Dream (w/ Mårten Stockhaus) — Ep 67

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

May 15, 202659 min

He Knew Nothing... But Made $800,000 On His First Game (w/ Cakez) — Ep 66

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

March 27, 20261 hr 6 min

He Knew Nothing About Making Games... Then Sold 67,000 Copies (w/ Sebastian Drews) — Ep 64

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/

March 26, 20261 hr 1 min

If You Want To Make Games, Listen To THIS First (Xalavier Nelson Jr.) — Ep. 64

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

March 26, 20261 hr 8 min

How He Sold 1.6 Million Copies Of His New Game (w/ Thomas Mahler) — Ep 62

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!

December 31, 20251 hr 38 min

How To Make Indie Games In 2026 w/ Jonathan Blow — Full Time Game Dev Podcast Ep. 061

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

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Listen to episodes

He Knew Nothing... But His Games Sold A Million+ Copies (w/ Indie Game Joe) — Ep 72

His Dream Game Flopped... And Then Made $200,000+ In 2 Months (w/ Mateo Covic) — Ep 71

He Spent 10 Years And Millions On His Game... Here's How It Went (w/ Jonathan Blow) — Ep 70

The Secret To Selling 30,000 Copies of Your Game (w/ Jake Birkett) — Ep 69

Why I Quit My AAA Job For The Indie Dream (w/ Mårten Stockhaus) — Ep 67

He Knew Nothing... But Made $800,000 On His First Game (w/ Cakez) — Ep 66

He Knew Nothing About Making Games... Then Sold 67,000 Copies (w/ Sebastian Drews) — Ep 64

If You Want To Make Games, Listen To THIS First (Xalavier Nelson Jr.) — Ep. 64

How He Sold 1.6 Million Copies Of His New Game (w/ Thomas Mahler) — Ep 62

How To Make Indie Games In 2026 w/ Jonathan Blow — Full Time Game Dev Podcast Ep. 061

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