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The Thomas Brush Show

The Thomas Brush Show

Thomas Brush 73 Episodes Jul 17, 2026

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.

Episodes

He Knew Nothing... But His Games Sold A Million+ Copies (w/ Indie Game Joe) — Ep 72
He Knew Nothing... But His Games Sold A Million+ Copies (w/ Indie Game Joe) — Ep 72 Jul 17, 2026 01:27:39 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 Ar
His Dream Game Flopped... And Then Made $200,000+ In 2 Months (w/ Mateo Covic) — Ep 71
His Dream Game Flopped... And Then Made $200,000+ In 2 Months (w/ Mateo Covic) — Ep 71 Jul 16, 2026 00:55:41 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/
He Spent 10 Years And Millions On His Game... Here's How It Went (w/ Jonathan Blow) — Ep 70
He Spent 10 Years And Millions On His Game... Here's How It Went (w/ Jonathan Blow) — Ep 70 Jul 9, 2026 01:01:23 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
The Secret To Selling 30,000 Copies of Your Game (w/ Jake Birkett) — Ep 69
The Secret To Selling 30,000 Copies of Your Game (w/ Jake Birkett) — Ep 69 Jul 6, 2026 00:59:44 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
Why I Quit My AAA Job For The Indie Dream (w/ Mårten Stockhaus) — Ep 67
Why I Quit My AAA Job For The Indie Dream (w/ Mårten Stockhaus) — Ep 67 Jun 16, 2026 00:51:40 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
He Knew Nothing... But Made $800,000 On His First Game (w/ Cakez) — Ep 66
He Knew Nothing... But Made $800,000 On His First Game (w/ Cakez) — Ep 66 May 15, 2026 00:59:42 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
He Knew Nothing About Making Games... Then Sold 67,000 Copies (w/ Sebastian Drews) — Ep 64
He Knew Nothing About Making Games... Then Sold 67,000 Copies (w/ Sebastian Drews) — Ep 64 Mar 27, 2026 01:06:03 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/
If You Want To Make Games, Listen To THIS First (Xalavier Nelson Jr.) — Ep. 64
If You Want To Make Games, Listen To THIS First (Xalavier Nelson Jr.) — Ep. 64 Mar 26, 2026 01:01:07 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 chara
How He Sold 1.6 Million Copies Of His New Game (w/ Thomas Mahler) — Ep 62
How He Sold 1.6 Million Copies Of His New Game (w/ Thomas Mahler) — Ep 62 Mar 26, 2026 01:08:54 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!
How To Make Indie Games In 2026 w/ Jonathan Blow — Full Time Game Dev Podcast Ep. 061
How To Make Indie Games In 2026 w/ Jonathan Blow — Full Time Game Dev Podcast Ep. 061 Dec 31, 2025 01:38:49 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
Should You Make A BIG Game or Small Game, Arguing About Friend Slop (Adam Younis)
Should You Make A BIG Game or Small Game, Arguing About Friend Slop (Adam Younis) Dec 1, 2025 00:56:51 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
How He Sold 1 Million Copies, How He Beat The Odds & Made A Cult Classic (American McGee)
How He Sold 1 Million Copies, How He Beat The Odds & Made A Cult Classic (American McGee) Nov 26, 2025 01:03:55 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/

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