Double Fine Actioncast Podcast

Double Fine Actioncast

Double Fine
Tim Schafer and other staffers host this broadcast of joviality in which the award-winning, video game-making crew at Double Fine Productions chat about their fascinating lives and work.A peek into the world of video game development, and also, free recipes.
Episode 15: Dropchord Team Tells All
Can't stop the cast! With our new music-themed score attack game Dropchord now out for Leap Motion (Windows/Mac), iOS, Android, and OUYA, we rounded up the team for a juicy rap session. (Is that a thing?) Project lead Patrick Hackett is joined by team members Drew Skillman, Ben Burbank, and Panya Inversin to discuss how the game was made, why it's on the platforms it's on, and whether they wear boxers or briefs.
Aug 6, 2013
35 min
Episode 14: The Composers, Part 2
In the conclusion to our thrilling two-part podcast series, "The Composers," the composers answer questions from you, the audience! Well, maybe not you, if you didn't send any in. But definitely people. Join Peter McConnell (Grim Fandango, Psychonauts, Broken Age), Austin Wintory (Journey, Kinect Party, Monaco), Brian Min (The Cave, Middle Manager of Justice), and Chris Remo (Spacebase DF-9, Thirty Flights of Loving) for more talk about music and games.
Jul 26, 2013
45 min
Episode 13: The Composers, Part 1
The Action Cast becomes a bit more distinguished, as it hosts frequent Double Fine collaborators and acclaimed composers Peter McConnell (Grim Fandango, Psychonauts, Broken Age) and Austin Wintory (Journey, Kinect Party, Monaco). They sit down with fellow composers Brian Min (The Cave, Middle Manager of Justice) and Chris Remo (Spacebase DF-9, Thirty Flights of Loving) to discuss their work on Double Fine's games, and their careers to date.
Jul 12, 2013
37 min
Episode 12: Massive Chalice Audio Chat
Brad Muir and Chris Remo join Double Fine's audio director Brian Min to talk about early ideas and plans for the game's music and sound design in MASSIVE CHALICE! Learn more about MASSIVE CHALICE and back the project at http://www.massivechalice.com/
Jun 24, 2013
39 min
Episode 11: Massive Chalice Backer Q&A
As the MASSIVE CHALICE Kickstarter continues its glorious run, Brad Muir, John Swisshelm, and Chris Remo sit down to collect questions from backers, delving into the game's design intentions, influences, Kickstarter campaign, and much more! Check out the Kickstarter here: http://www.massivechalice.com/
Jun 14, 2013
1 hr 2 min
Episode 10: Massive Chalice Design Chat
It's MASSIVE CHALICE, a new Kickstarted tactical strategy game on an epic timeline! From us, of course! Project lead Brad Muir and designer John Swisshelm delve deep into their influences and goals for the game in this special edition of the Action Cast. Learn more at: http://www.massivechalice.com/
Jun 11, 2013
56 min
Episode 9: Amnesia Fortnight 2012
All five Amnesia Fortnight project leads join Chris Remo for a discussion of our bonkers two-week public prototyping event, Amnesia Fortnight 2012. We talk about what it was like to have our work exposed from the very start, to have to come up with something playable so quickly, and to have 2 Player Productions cameras lurking around every corner. And it's all backed by original music from the AF2012 games!Buy the Amnesia Fortnight special edition here! www.doublefine.com/fortnight Music: Paul O'Rourke (Hack 'n' Slash), Brian Correia (Black Lake), Chris Remo (Spacebase DF-9), Camden Stoddard (Autonomous), Brian Min (The White Birch).
Feb 5, 2013
43 min
Episode 8: 2 Player Productions on DFA
The three guys behind 2 Player Productions toil ceaselessly as they create Double Fine Adventure!, the documentary telling the story of our upcoming crowdfunded adventure game. But what are they REALLY up to? Double Fine's Chris Remo turns the microphone around to expose the unsavory motives and sinister machinations of this trio of scoundrels. (Actually they're pretty nice guys.) If you're curious what all this DFA stuff is about, this page will help: adventure.doublefine.com/
Oct 20, 2012
35 min
Episode 7: PAX & Middle Manager of Justice
Brace yourself. This Double Fine Action Cast contains a double serving of hearty podcast comfort food: first, a tantalizing appetizer of PAX wrap-up discussion, followed by a filling stew of Middle Manager of Justice. Breathe in the aroma. Let the cast simmer in your ears. Okay, this metaphor is getting weird. But the podcast is excellent. Also, check out our new dedicated podcast page, which we probably should have made earlier: doublefine.com/news/actioncast Bon appetit!
Oct 10, 2012
46 min
Episode 6: The Cave
Welcome... to The Cave. Descend into its dark and sultry depths, accompanied by creator Ron Gilbert with JP LeBreton and Chris Remo, to learn about the origins and developments of Double Fine's most recently-announced game. Mysteries are revealed, fan questions answered, and an awkward theme song sung. All this and more await you in the latest Double Fine Action Cast.
Jul 6, 2012
37 min
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