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Everything's Fine We're Shipping On Time
by Short Stax Media
Hear the stories behind your favorite games from the creators who built them, with your hosts Ric Neil and Gary Gettys
Episodes
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EFWSOT with Ernest Adams
Ever wonder how the Game Developers Conference started, or what it was like recording John Madden for the original EA Sports games? Legendary game designer and IGDA founder Ernest Adams joins us to share untold stories from the golden age of video game development. In this extended episode of...
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EFWSOT with Ernest Adams
Ever wonder how the Game Developers Conference started, or what it was like recording John Madden for the original EA Sports games? Legendary game designer and IGDA founder Ernest Adams joins us to share untold stories from the golden age of video game development. In this extended episode of...
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EFWSOT with Nancy Fong
What was it like inside Electronic Arts when there were only 21 employees and game packaging was built like record albums? In this episode, we sit down with industry legend Nancy Fong. After an incredible 43-year career shaping the visual identity, packaging, and culture of EA—to launching…
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EFWSOT with Nancy Fong
What was it like inside Electronic Arts when there were only 21 employees and game packaging was built like record albums? In this episode, we sit down with industry legend Nancy Fong. After an incredible 43-year career shaping the visual identity, packaging, and culture of EA—to launching…
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EFWSOT with Randy Eckhardt
In this episode of Everything 's Fine We're Shippig on Time, hosts Ric and Gary sit down with video game industry veteran and music licensing pioneer Randy Eckhardt. From the early chaotic days of QA and Red Book Audio in the 90s to scaling interactive entertainment, Randy shares the unfiltered...
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EFWSOT with Randy Eckhardt
In this episode of Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time, hosts Ric and Gary sit down with video game industry veteran and music licensing pioneer Randy Eckhardt. From the early chaotic days of QA and Red Book Audio in the 90s to scaling interactive entertainment, Randy shares the unfiltered...
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EFWSOT with Royal O'Brien
From TRS-80 to AI Engines: Inside the Evolution of Game Tech with Royal O'Brien What happens when a 9-year-old reverse-engineers a Star Trek game on a TRS-80, spends his 20s as a marine-turned-underground-DJ, and eventually helps architect open-source 3D engines at Amazon?In this episode of...
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EFWSOT with Royal O'Brien
From TRS-80 to AI Engines: Inside the Evolution of Game Tech with Royal O'Brien What happens when a 9-year-old reverse-engineers a Star Trek game on a TRS-80, spends his 20s as a marine-turned-underground-DJ, and eventually helps architect open-source 3D engines at Amazon?In this episode of...
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EFWSOT with Santiago Nuñez
Ever wonder how the sausage is actually made behind your favorite AAA games? In this episode, industry OGs Gary and Rick sit down with legendary game developer, animator, and motion-capture pioneer Santiago Nunez (EA, Sony, 2K, God of War, Zenimax).From starting as EA's very first paid intern on...
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EFWSOT with Santiago Nuñez
Ever wonder how the sausage is actually made behind your favorite AAA games? In this episode, industry OGs Gary and Rick sit down with legendary game developer, animator, and motion-capture pioneer Santiago Nunez (EA, Sony, 2K, God of War, Zenimax).From starting as EA's very first paid intern on...
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EFWSOT with Michael Rubinelli
Game Development, Career Learnings, and Betting on Yourself In this episode, we sit down with industry legend Michael Rubinelli to talk about his fascinating journey from running an underground video game rental side hustle in rural North Carolina to helping build the golden era of EA Sports...
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EFWSOT with Michael Rubinelli
Game Development, Career Learnings, and Betting on Yourself In this episode, we sit down with industry legend Michael Rubinelli to talk about his fascinating journey from running an underground video game rental side hustle in rural North Carolina to helping build the golden era of EA Sports...
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EFWSOT with Walter Ianneo
What happens when a legendary art director goes from shipping AAA titles at EA and viral hits at Zynga to building a retro-futuristic AI detective series?In this episode, we sit down with veteran art director, creative leader, and creator of Atomic Gumshoe, Walter Ianneo. We dive into the…
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EFWSOT with Walter Ianneo
What happens when a legendary art director goes from shipping AAA titles at EA and viral hits at Zynga to building a retro-futuristic AI detective series?In this episode, we sit down with veteran art director, creative leader, and creator of Atomic Gumshoe, Walter Ianneo. We dive into the…
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EFWSOT with Christopher Bergstresser
Episode OverviewWelcome to a brand new episode of Everything's Fine and We're Shipping on Time! Today, Ric and Gary sit down with gaming industry veteran Chris Bergstresser. With a career spanning Sega, EA, Konami, and beyond, Chris provides a rare, executive-level perspective on the evolution of...
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EFWSOT with Christopher Bergstresser
Episode OverviewWelcome to a brand new episode of Everything's Fine and We're Shipping on Time! Today, Ric and Gary sit down with gaming industry veteran Chris Bergstresser. With a career spanning Sega, EA, Konami, and beyond, Chris provides a rare, executive-level perspective on the evolution of...
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EFWSOT with Jay Brown
From Commodore 64 to AI Coding | EFWSOT with Jay BrownWelcome back to another episode of Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time. This week, we are thrilled to host engineer extraordinaire, the brilliant Jay Brown.Jay's journey is a masterclass in video game development. We trace his roots from...
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EFWSOT with Jay Brown
From Commodore 64 to AI Coding | EFWSOT with Jay BrownWelcome back to another episode of Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time. This week, we are thrilled to host engineer extraordinaire, the brilliant Jay Brown.Jay's journey is a masterclass in video game development. We trace his roots from...
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EFWSOT with Jake Neri
Community Building, AI, Career Advice and so much more | EFWSOT This week, Gary and Ric sit down with their longtime friend and gaming industry veteran, Jake Neri. With a massive career spanning Electronic Arts (EA), LucasArts, Konami, and Wargaming, Jake shares a conversational and unfiltered…
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EFWSOT with Jake Neri
Community Building, AI, Career Advice and so much more | EFWSOT This week, Gary and Ric sit down with their longtime friend and gaming industry veteran, Jake Neri. With a massive career spanning Electronic Arts (EA), LucasArts, Konami, and Wargaming, Jake shares a conversational and unfiltered…
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EFWSOT with Ben Cammarano
How do you navigate 30 years of massive shifts in video games—from 90s SGI render farms to modern AI workflows?Gaming veteran Ben Cammarano (Xbox, EA Sports, Wizards of the Coast) sits down with Ric and Gary to break down the craft of game design, leadership through "Mental Jiu-Jitsu," and what…
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EFWSOT with Ben Cammarano
How do you navigate 30 years of massive shifts in video games—from 90s SGI render farms to modern AI workflows?Gaming veteran Ben Cammarano (Xbox, EA Sports, Wizards of the Coast) sits down with Ric and Gary to break down the craft of game design, leadership through "Mental Jiu-Jitsu," and what…
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EFWSOT with Lyle Hall
From 16-Bit Classics to Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 | Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time How does a career evolve from faxing bug reports for Sega Genesis games to leading the charge on modern cooperative shooters? In this episode of Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time, Ric and Gary sit...
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EFWSOT with Lyle Hall
From 16-Bit Classics to Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 | Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time with Lyle Hall How does a career evolve from faxing bug reports for Sega Genesis games to leading the charge on modern cooperative shooters? In this episode of Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time, Ric...
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EFWSOT with Glenn Chin
The Legend Behind the Mantra: Glenn Chin on EA Sports, Nike & Gaming HistoryHave you ever wondered where our podcast name, "Everything is fine and we're shipping on time," actually comes from?In this episode, Ric and Gary sit down with the legend who started it all: Glenn Chin. As a powerhouse in...
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EFWSOT with Glenn Chin
The Legend Behind the Mantra: Glenn Chin on EA Sports, Nike & Gaming HistoryHave you ever wondered where our podcast name, "Everything is fine and we're shipping on time," actually comes from?In this episode, Ric and Gary sit down with the legend who started it all: Glenn Chin. As a powerhouse in...
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EFWSOT with Marjorie Martin
The Secret Sauce of EA’s Culture: Marjorie Martin on the Early Days of Gaming | EFWSOTWelcome back to another exciting episode of Everything's Fine, We're Shipping on Time with Ric and Gary! Today, we are honored to sit down with Marjorie Martin.Joining Electronic Arts in October 1983 as one of…
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EFWSOT with Marjorie Martin
The Secret Sauce of EA’s Culture: Marjorie Martin on the Early Days of Gaming | EFWSOTWelcome back to another exciting episode of Everything's Fine, We're Shipping on Time with Ric and Gary! Today, we are honored to sit down with Marjorie Martin.Joining Electronic Arts in October 1983 as one of…
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EFWSOT with Barry Dorf
John Madden Called Me a Nerd!Barry Dorf on the Early Days of EA Sports | EFWSOTWelcome to another exciting episode of Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time with Ric and Gary! This week, we are joined by our good friend and gaming industry Biz Dev icon, Barry Dorf. Barry takes us on a hilarious...
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EFWSOT with Barry Dorf
John Madden Called Me a Nerd!Barry Dorf on the Early Days of EA Sports | EFWSOTWelcome to another exciting episode of Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time with Ric and Gary! This week, we are joined by our good friend and gaming industry Biz Dev icon, Barry Dorf. Barry takes us on a hilarious...
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EFWSOT with Andrea Benavides
The Art of Game Production: Empathy, Chaos, & Delivering on Deadline with Andrea Benavides | Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time with Ric and GaryIn this episode, Ric and Gary sit down with the incredible Andrea Benavides—an expert games producer whose impressive career spans major studios...
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EFWSOT with Andrea Benavides
The Art of Game Production: Empathy, Chaos, & Delivering on Deadline with Andrea Benavides | Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time with Ric and GaryIn this episode, Ric and Gary sit down with the incredible Andrea Benavides—an expert games producer whose impressive career spans major studios...
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EFWSOT with Matt Scibilia
40 Years of Game Dev & Why AI Empowers Indie CreatorsGame dev veteran Matt Scibilia has survived 40 years in the industry, from the MicroProse days to EA acquisitions. His secret? Thriving on chaos and adapting to new tools. We had an incredibly inspiring chat about why AI is fueling the next...
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EFWSOT with Matt Scibilia
40 Years of Game Dev & Why AI Empowers Indie Creators | ft. Matt Scibilia Welcome back to Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time! This week, Gary Gettys and Ric Neil sit down with video game industry legend Matt Scibilia. With over 40 years of experience shaping titles at MicroProse, Origin...
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EFWSOT with Kelly Zmak
From One Step Above Dirt to 300+ Shipped Titles: 40 Years of Gaming Wisdom with Kelly Zmak What does it take to survive and thrive through four decades of video game history? In this episode, hosts Gary Gettys and Ric Neil sit down with industry legend Kelly Zmak—a veteran executive, consultant,...
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EFWSOT with Kelly Zmak
From One Step Above Dirt to 300+ Shipped Titles: 40 Years of Gaming Wisdom with Kelly Zmak What does it take to survive and thrive through four decades of video game history? In this episode, hosts Gary Gettys and Ric Neil sit down with industry legend Kelly Zmak—a veteran executive, consultant,...
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EFWSOT with Mark Day
Join us for this joyous and wide-ranging conversation with Mark Day, veteran video game producer and studio executive with over three decades of experience spanning AAA entertainment, government simulation, and live-service ecosystems.🚀 Key Career Milestones:The EA & Wing Commander Era...
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EFWSOT with Mark Day
Join us for this joyous and wide-ranging conversation with Mark Day, veteran video game producer and studio executive with over three decades of experience spanning AAA entertainment, government simulation, and live-service ecosystems.🚀 Key Career Milestones:The EA & Wing Commander Era...
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EFWSOT with Andrew Walker
Andrew is a storied Business Development leader in the gaming industry. From the early game publishing days to his current role at Gameye, Andrew combines deep technical expertise with an eye for what's fun to play. He's also embracing AI, building agents to streamline his workflow in the office...
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EFWSOT with Andrew Walker
Andrew is a storied Business Development leader in the gaming industry. From the early game publishing days to his current role at Gameye, Andrew combines deep technical expertise with an eye for what's fun to play. He's also embracing AI, building agents to streamline his workflow in the office...
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EFWSOT with Dan Wasson
Who created the rule that Darth Vader doesn't run? Who witnessed the Grond attack on Discord? Dan Wasson is the talented producer on dozens of franchise hits...Star Wars, LOTR, EA Sports, World of Tanks and more. Join our extended discussion about today's production challenges and opportunities.
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EFWSOT with Dan Wasson
Who created the rule that Darth Vader doesn't run? Who witnessed the Grond attack on Discord? Dan Wasson is the talented producer on dozens of franchise hits...Star Wars, LOTR, EA Sports, World of Tanks and more. Join our extended discussion about today's production challenges and opportunities.
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EFWSOT - Rob Martyn
One of the smartest and most capable producers in all of gaming, Rob shares his favorite stories including his work on the Sims and EA Sports games. Join us for a truly insightful conversation full of 'Robisms'.
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EFWSOT with Rob Martyn
One of the smartest and most capable producers in all of gaming, Rob shares his favorite stories including his work on the Sims and EA Sports games. Join us for a truly insightful conversation full of 'Robisms'.
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EFWSOT with Jeremy Stein
Football fans rejoice! Jeremy and his team at TTFN are building something very cool. Join our conversation with Jeremy and discover how his background and experience make him the perfect person to build this next big thing.
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EFWSOT with Jeremy Stein
Football fans rejoice! Jeremy and his team at TTFN are building something very cool. Join our conversation with Jeremy and discover how his background and experience make him the perfect person to build this next big thing.
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EFWSOT with Margaret Foley Mauvais
One of gaming's premiere Art Directors, Margaret's style and influence can still be seen across the gaming ecosystem. Join us to hear about the Sims, Road Rash, The Godfather, CityVille, Grand Tour, Hidden Chronicles, EA Design Home and much more!
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EFWSOT with Margaret Foley Mauvais
One of gaming's premiere Art Directors, Margaret's style and influence can still be seen across the gaming ecosystem. Join us to hear about the Sims, Road Rash, The Godfather, CityVille, Grand Tour, Hidden Chronicles, EA Design Home and much more!
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EFWSOT with Jean-Marc Broyer
Jean-Marc's career continues to flourish and fascinate, spanning the top developers and publishers, tech, Hollywood, Indies, international and more. Join us for this globetrotting discussion featuring some of your favorite games.
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EFWSOT with Jean-Marc Broyer
Jean-Marc's career continues to flourish and fascinate, spanning the top developers and publishers, tech, Hollywood, Indies, international and more. Join us for this globetrotting discussion featuring some of your favorite games.
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Hear the stories behind your favorite games from the creators who built them, with your hosts Ric Neil and Gary Gettys
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