Draknek & Friends Official Podcast

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Episode 65: William David (Looking for Fael, Tetrobot and Co.) Oct 15, 2026

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In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by William David (Looking for Fael, Tetrobot and Co.) Topics discussed include the differences between designing puzzle games and narrative games, games with simple interaction schemes, and combinatorial puzzle systems.

Episode 64: Felix Kramer (freelance producer) Oct 01, 2026

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In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Felix Kramer (freelance producer on Tunic, Sable, Untitled Goose Game, Blaseball, and more). In this rambling conversation we discuss what a producer is/does, differences between indie games and AAA, and companies we'd like to work at/learn from.

Episode 63: Yapping about Boardgames Sep 17, 2026

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In this episode, Alan, Mairi and Rachel take a break from videogames to discuss all things board games. Games mentioned include:
Our collections
Baba Is You: The Board Game
That Time You Killed Me
A Message From the Stars
Mindbug: First Contact
Stardew Valley: The Board Game
Dorfromantik: The Board Game
Slay the Spire: The Board Game
Wingspan/Wyrmspan/Finspan
Everdell
Cluedo/Super Cluedo
Jumanji
Sky Team
Wingspan Pocket
Box One
MicroMacro
Faraway
Jet Lag: The Game Hide and Seek Transit Game
The Search for Planet X
Canvas
Codex Naturalis
Dixit
Hues and Cues
Party House: The Deckbuilding Game
Cascadia: Alpine Lakes
Citadels Duel

Episode 62: Bobby Vanden (He Who Watches) Sep 03, 2026

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In this episode, Alan and Ben are joined by special guest Bobby Vanden to talk about He Who Watches, which is OUT NOW! Topics discussed include how the game changed over time, the playtesting process, and tips for speedrunners.

Episode 61: Blaž Urban Gracar (Herd, workworkwork) Aug 20, 2026

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In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Blaž Urban Gracar (LOK, LOK Digital, Herd, Workworkwork). Topics discussed include the process of manufacturing physical games, the design process behind Herd and Workworkwork, and a surprisingly long diversion about Yu-Gi-Oh! and similar card games.

Episode 60: Paul aka FLEB (20 Small Mazes, Strange Jigsaws) Aug 06, 2026

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In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Paul aka FLEB (20 Small Mazes, Strange Jigsaws). Topics discussed include developing three games at the same time, scope creep, and the life and career of Peter Molyneux.

Episode 59: Robin Ward and Jeremy Johnston (The Incident at Galley House) Jul 23, 2026

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In this episode, hosts Alan and Mairi are joined by Robin Ward and Jeremy Johnston (The Incident at Galley House). This is a no-spoilers conversation! Topics discussed include differences between the original Type Help and The Incident at Galley House, what impact voice acting had on the game, our favourite wildly underrated puzzle games in general, and what's next for Evil Trout.

Episode 58: Martin Binfield (Schrodinger's Cat Burglar) Jul 09, 2026

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In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Martin Binfield (Schrodinger's Cat Burglar). Topics discussed include similarities between puzzle games and stealth games AND similarities between puzzles and jokes, how much Schrodinger's Cat Burglar has changed over the past eight years, and speedruns for A Monster’s Expedition.

Episode 57: Ausiàs Dalmau (Is This Seat Taken?) Jun 25, 2026

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In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Ausiàs Dalmau Roig (Is This Seat Taken?). Topics discussed include designing puzzles with multiple solutions, their partnership with Wholesome Games, and what they're working on next.

Episode 56: Blookerstein (Dittori) Jun 11, 2026

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In this episode, Alan is joined by Draknek & Friends' Publishing Manager, Ben Wilson, and they chat to Luke of Blookerstein Games, the creator of Dittori. Topics include the reception to the game’s announcement and demo, learning when it’s the right time to optimise, what it’s like to work with Draknek & Friends, and early inspirations for Dittori.

As mentioned in this episode, here's a link to the Dittori Demo OST.

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