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.
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October 14, 2026Episode 878 min
Protecting your app from repo dependency failure
It is very hard to avoid using some kind of 3rd party dependency these days, most often this takes the form of a repository somewhere. So do you have a plan for recovery/protection should something happen to it? What if it is beyond your control, there is always a plan B. Some suggestions in this episode to avoid the problem you didn't know you have. Support this Podcast by buying me a coffee ★ Support this podcast ★
September 30, 2026Episode 865 min
Saving your career today to live tomorrow
Software development of any kind is in a difficult place right now. We all have those times we would love to say screw it and move on, but is that really the answer? Probably not, at least not right now. Some thoughts in this episode. Support my content by buying me just once coffee (or more) to help me survive my Podcasting career :) https://peterwitham.com/bmc Contact me https://peterwitham.com/contact ★ Support this podcast ★
September 17, 2026Episode 856 min
The advantage of shorter games for players and developers
Why Short Games Feel So Satisfying (for Players and Developers) In this episode of the UI Buzz podcast, host Peter Witham reflects on the satisfaction of short games compared to long-running open-world experiences like World of Warcraft. He explains how shorter games—often idle or progressive titles found on places like itch.io—can be completed in a few hours or days, letting players finish, enjoy, and move on. Peter argues these games also benefit developers by requiring less content, enabling clear end goals, and reducing the risk of projects never being finished, especially for solo creators. He connects this to why game jams work well due to tight time limits that prevent major scope creep. With attention harder to earn and keep, he believes short games can provide a more reliable win for both players and developers. 00:00 UI Buzz Short Games 00:21 Long vs. Short Games 00:52 The Satisfaction of Short Games 01:19 Idle & Progressive Games 02:08 Developer Benefits 03:19 Game Jams & Scope Creep 05:33 Final Thoughts Contact Peter https://peterwitham.com/contact ★ Support this podcast ★
August 26, 2026Episode 849 min
Development exercises, game updates, hot stuff!
Peter returns after a busy summer with a catch-up episode covering two main topics: Concept driven mini projects: Instead of building full games or apps, Peter has been creating small, focused projects to explore specific mechanics (like player tracking and object movement in idle/progressive games). These serve as both livestream content and a reusable reference library of techniques. ProjectHack.net goes into production: Peter's hacking-style idle game is now fully released and playable in-browser at ProjectHack.net/game . A major update with missions is coming soon. The game runs on any device via the web, with instant content updates. Support the show: Buy Peter a coffee at PeterWitham.com/BMC Contact: PeterWitham.com/contact ★ Support this podcast ★
July 13, 2026Episode 8312 min
AI usage, do users care? And thoughts on mental health and my latest game release
In this episode of UIBuzz, I reflect on a busy month away, share the release of my game MooFO on Itch.io, and discuss my take on AI declaration of use in game development. Including why I think the "AI used" checkbox needs more granularity. I also open up about intentionally stepping back from side projects, the mental health benefits of that break, and why, honestly, evaluating your numbers matters more than artificial self-imposed pressure. Play MooFO on the web at https://peterwitham.com/moofo ★ Support this podcast ★
June 9, 2026Episode 8238 min
Apple WWDC 26 Keynote reactions
I sit down with my good buddy Leo G. Dion from the EmpowerApps show to discuss Apple's WWDC 26 developer conference. We cover the announcements and where we think this year will go for developers and users. Support this Podcast by buying me a coffee ★ Support this podcast ★
May 3, 2026Episode 817 min
Blender and Anthropic: Funding and Fallout
This week, I'm diving into the recent announcement that AI company Anthropic is financially supporting Blender, the beloved open-source 3D modeling tool. Anthropic pledged 240,000 euros as a corporate Patron member — but the community pushback was swift. Blender responded transparently, apologized to the community, and agreed to seek broader input going forward. The arrangement was also restructured from an ongoing membership to a one-time payment. My take? Nothing wrong happened here. Blender needs financial support to thrive, and a little community patience goes a long way. Buy me a Coffee and help this Podcast survive https://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast ★
April 25, 2026Episode 807 min
What to do when you make a feature in a game too good?
In this episode, I dive into a fascinating challenge with my hacking game, Project Hack. A developer played it, wrote a script that instantly hacked all available server money, and exposed a major design problem I hadn't considered. Now I'm wrestling with how to reward skilled players without breaking the early game experience. Play the game now on early pre-release on itch.io I'd love your feedback — https://pwitham.itch.io/projecthack/community ★ Support this podcast ★
April 11, 2026Episode 797 min
My Godot 3D experiences and Unity China Packages
In this episode, I share my surprisingly positive experience diving into 3D game development with Godot. Despite what I'd read online, performance has been more than acceptable for my current project. I also walk through my mixed results exporting 3D assets from Unity into Godot — models come in fine, but texturing can be a mess. I'm seriously considering a ~$30 plugin to streamline the workflow. Contact me https://peterwitham.com/contact Could you show your support by buying me a coffee? https://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast ★
February 16, 2026Episode 787 min
Back it up off site! Because you should!
I'm sharing a crucial reminder about data protection: automate your offsite backups now. I've seen too many drives fail over the years. Whether you're using GitHub, cloud services, or your own home lab, make sure you have encrypted remote backups. One day, it might save everything you've created. ★ Support this podcast ★
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