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The Thomas Brush Show

The Thomas Brush Show

Hosted by Thomas Brush

Episodes

68

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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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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

December 1, 202556 min

Should You Make A BIG Game or Small Game, Arguing About Friend Slop (Adam Younis)

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

November 26, 20251 hr 3 min

How He Sold 1 Million Copies, How He Beat The Odds & Made A Cult Classic (American McGee)

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/

November 21, 20251 hr 27 min

How To Make Games In 2026, 6 Years On 1 Game, Debating "Friend Slop" (Edmund McMillen & TylerGlaiel)

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

November 20, 20251 hr 15 min

2026 Is The BEST Year To Make Indie Games (Chris Zukowski) | Ep. #057

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

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