Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games
Candid conversations with game creators that dive deep into the art, craft, and process of making games.
Episodes
We're joined by Star St. Germain (Aconite), Madison Karrh (Birth), and Zach Aikman (Chuhai Labs) to discuss Night Manor, the 42nd game in the UFO 50 collection.
“Trapped in a nightmare where you must use your wits to survive and escape!”
Next week: Elfazar’s Hat
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway
Discussed in this episode:
Into the Depths: Caves of Qud (Side...
In this bonus installment of our current Into the Depths series, we continue diving into Caves of Qud. This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015.
Doug and Rob - joined by special guest host Star St. Germain - chat about sidequests with one of the game’s narrative designers, Caelyn Sandel. This episode we talk about the Servidian Meadow, the Hindren, Bey Lah, the integration o...
We're joined by Trent Kusters (League of Geeks), John Axon (Capybara Games), and Adam Dolin (God of War: Ragnarok) to discuss Lords of Diskonia, the 41st game in the UFO 50 collection.
“War has come to Land of Disks, and the red and blue armies are on a collision course!”
Next week: Night Manor
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway
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We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Trent Kusters (League of Geeks) to discuss Grimstone, the 40th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“Praise Biggan, the four of you survived the saloon fire. But somethin' tells me this story's just gettin' started...”
Next week: Lords of Diskonia
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this e...
We're joined by Jay Ma (Into the Breach), Steve Gillham (OzymandiasAV), Adam Dolin (God of War: Ragnarok), and Zatoichi (Juggler/UFO 50 Enthusiast) to discuss Star Waspir, the 39th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“You are an elite member of the Star Wasps. Pilot your ship and battle the incoming swarm!”
Next week: Grimstone
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway
Discussed in t...
We're joined by Tonda Ros (Blue Prince) and doseone (Enter the Gungeon) to discuss Rakshasa, the 38th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“Even death won't stop Jangi from avenging the destruction of his village by demons!”
Next week: Star Waspir
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway
Discussed in this episode:
The Resurrection of Doseone https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/doseon...
We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Carolyn Petit (Kotaku), Xanagear (youtube.com/xanagear), and Glove (UFO 50 Historian/ska podcaster) to discuss Valbrace, the 37th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“No knight has ever survived the journey into Gnothrok Keep. What makes you think you'll be any different?”
Next week: Rakshasa
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway
Discussed...
We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Alfredo Barraza (Riot Games), and Alex Jaffe (Riot Games) to discuss Hyper Contender, the 36th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“The daring, desperate, and indebted fight for money in the pits of Phogon.”
Next week: Valbrace
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
Towerfall https://store.steampowered.com/app...
Rob, Nick, Doug, and Andy chat with Jeff Dubbin, a lawyer and (at the time of recording and publication) Board Game Arena’s top-ranked international player of Reiner Knizia’s Lost Cities. Lost Cities is a two-player card game about staking bets and unearthing archaeological treasures. We discuss the tactics behind high-level play, the ins and outs of Elo leaderboard systems, and the emotional impact of striving to be t...
We're joined by Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), Russ Frushtick (The Besties), and Xanagear (youtube.com/xanagear) to discuss Campanella 2, the 35th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“Pilot's gone missing on a giant space station and his sister Isabell is determined to find him!”
Next week: Hyper Contender
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed...
We're recapping the 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13).
Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 9 (reunion) and try to rank and contextualize the season.
Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and more.
Links:
Ep 122: Finding Decency in Reality with Gilles De Coster (De Mol)
https://eggplant.show/122-finding-decency-in-reality-with-gilles-de-coster-de-mol
Eggplant's D...
We're joined by Izzy Kestrel (Funomena, No Goblin) and John Axon (Capy Games) to discuss Overbold, the 34th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“In the notorious Red Arena, the more risk you take, the more money you make!”
Next week: Campanella 2
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
brainfruit! (Rob’s new studio) https://bsky.app/profile/brainfruit.bsky.social
Binding of Isaac: Rebirth https://store.steampowered.c...
We're recapping the 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13).
Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 8 and share their Mole suspicions.
Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and to play a Mol guessing game with us.
Links:
Reality TV Warriors finale live interviews w/ Gilles, Michèle, Alexy
https://rtvwarriors.wordpress.com/2025/05/13/diary-of-a-mole-finale-iv/
Ep 122: Fi...
We're joined by Shawn Alexander Allen (Treachery in Beatdown City), Robert Ashley (A Life Well Wasted), Greg Ford (EGM), and Trent Kusters (League of Geeks) to discuss Fist Hell, the 33rd game in the UFO 50 collection.
"The city has a zombie problem and the mayor can’t be trusted to fix it. Time to grab your friends & fight!"
Next week: Overbold
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
We're recapping the 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13).
Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 7 and share their Mole suspicions.
Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and to play a Mol guessing game with us.
Links:
Ep 122: Finding Decency in Reality with Gilles De Coster (De Mol)
https://eggplant.show/122-finding-decency-in-reality-with-gilles-de-coster-de-mol
Egg...
We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Aaron “ix” Kearsley (Speedrunner) to discuss Mortol II, the 32nd game in the UFO 50 collection.
“How many will have to sacrifice their lives to save Mortolia yet again?”
Next week: Fist Hell
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
Mortol II Map
https://www.reddi...
We're recapping the 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13).
Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 6 and share their Mole suspicions.
Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and to play a Mol guessing game with us.
Links:
Ep 122: Finding Decency in Reality with Gilles De Coster (De Mol)
https://eggplant.show/122-finding-decency-in-reality-with-gilles-de-coster-de-mol
Eg...
We're joined by Ben Wilson (Saltsea Chronicles), John Axon (Capybara Games), and Scott Anderson (Unity) to discuss Pingolf, the 31st game in the UFO 50 collection.
“Each year the best golfers in the galaxy show up to compete at the UFO Invitational.”
Next week: Mortol II
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
Desert Golfing
https://store.steampowered.com/app/757040/Desert_Golfing/
Golfing on Mars
https://store.s...
We're recapping the 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13).
Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 5 and share their Mole suspicions.
Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and to play a Mol guessing game with us.
Links:
Every Game In This City, Season 1 - Escape Rooms in Kuala Lumpur
https://www.idlethumbs.net/everygame/episodes/a-chocolate-milk-heist
Ep 122: Finding ...
In the 4th installment of our current Into the Depths series, we dive into Caves of Qud. This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015.
Doug and Rob - joined by special guest host Star St. Germain - continue talking about the main quest with one of the game's creators, Jason Grinblat. This episode we talk through Pax Klanq, Yd Freehold, and the Tomb of Eaters.
Don't forget to joi...
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