Ted Price, founder of Insomniac Games and a 2025 AIAS Hall of Fame inductee, reflects on his three-decade journey in the gaming industry. He shares insights on the evolution of Insomniac, particularly the impactful partnership with Marvel on Spider-Man. Ted discusses the importance of leadership, team collaboration, and the industry's current transitions, including the rise of PC gaming. As he prepares for retirement, he expresses excitement for future endeavors in STEM education while cherishing the memories and lessons from his storied career.

Guest Ted Price shares insights on his 30-year journey in the gaming industry, from Spyro to Ratchet and Clank. Topics include odd jobs, hands-on mechanics, and the fusion of art and logic in programming. The podcast also explores desk setups, security risks in connected cars, remote work challenges, childhood gaming influences, networking in the industry, evolution of game development craft, handling data breaches, and overcoming intimidation in starting new projects.

Guest host Tim Schafer interviews Ted Price, the founder of Insomniac Games, discussing the early days of the company, its guiding principles, and its growth in the gaming industry. They talk about the challenges of developing their first game, the importance of collaboration and embracing new ideas, and how Insomniac Games creates a positive work culture. They also address the challenges of crunch mode and burnout in game development, the limitations of traditional management, and the importance of open industry discussions. Ted Price shares his personal growth in separating emotions from feedback and the significance of team well-being.