

The Thomas Brush Show
Thomas Brush
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
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Aug 23, 2024 • 24min
Ep. 018 - 10 Years Of Game Dev Experience In 20 Minutes
Discover a streamlined three-step approach to kickstart your indie game development career. Learn the importance of product creation and audience building while generating wishlists. Explore strategies for creating a sustainable business model, including valuable micro games. The journey highlights personal experiences with customer engagement on platforms like YouTube, alongside tackling the challenges of stress management in a creative industry.

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep. 017 - He Knew Nothing.... But Got His Indie Game Published
In this podcast episode, I chat with Devon Parsons about how he went full time indie with no knowledge of game dev!
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Wishlist Elements: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1468110/Elements/
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4
Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep. 016 - Is The Indie Game Dream Still A Thing?
In this podcast episode, I chat with Josh Chambers, the creator of Layers Deep, about how he went full time with just a concept!
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Wishlist Layers Deep: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870250/Layers_Deep/
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4
Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 52min
Ep. 015 - How This Game Dev Made Over $1,000,000
In this podcast episode, I chat with Danny Weinbaum about how he made his massively successful indie game.► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures
► Wishlist Songs of Glimmerwick: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706510/Songs_of_Glimmerwick/
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4
Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Jul 12, 2024 • 55min
Ep. 014 - How This Game Dev Got 100,000 Wishlists In A Week
In this podcast episode, Gavin Eisenbeigz, the creator of Choo Choo Charles, and I discuss how he got 100,000 wishlists for the second time! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures
► Wishlist Cuffbust: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/CUFFBUST/
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4
Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 24min
Ep. 013 - I Quit My Job To Make Games ALONE
In this podcast episode, I chat with Thomas Stewart, who's one of my Full Time Game Dev students and the creator of Tanks But No Tanks and Bridges & Docks.
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Get Bridges & Docks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741090/Bridges__Docks/
► Get Tanks But No Tanks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631630/Tanks_But_No_Tanks/
► Subscribe to Thomas Stewart's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasStewartDev
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4
Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep. 012 - How My Game Made $150,000 With NO EXPERIENCE
In this podcast episode, I chat with Chris Stair, creator of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, about how he made $150,000 with no experience.
► Learn to make 6-figures with a demo: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/61024
► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614440/B_Path_of_the_Teal_Lotus/
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4
Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Jun 19, 2024 • 55min
Ep. 011 - How To Make A Viral Indie Game
In this podcast episode, I chat with Square Glade Games about how they got 100,000 wish lists for their game!
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Wishlist Outbound: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030/Outbound/
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4
Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 16min
Ep. 010 - Why This Halo Developer Went Indie (And Completely Solo!)
In this podcast episode, I chat with Joe Winter, creator of Song of Iron, and why he left Triple A to become an indie!
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Wishlist Song of Iron 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1979660/Song_of_Iron_2/
► Get Song of Iron: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1258220/Song_of_Iron/
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4
Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep. 009 - "I Quit My Job To Make My Indie Game"
In this podcast episode, I chat with Kyle Banks about how he went full time to make his game.
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Wishlist Farewell North: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1432850/Farewell_North/
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4
Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page