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Real Professional

by DREAD Podcast Network

"Real Professionals" interviewing Real Professionals about all things gaming.

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Episodes

  1. Gavin 2 Star

    Ted, Jans, and Scruncho (Abbey) sit down with Gavin from 2 Star games to talk about the viral nature of his horror train game, Choo Choo Charles. They also discuss pinky injuries in the major leagues, and Abbey's continued tank engine erasure. Real Professional...

  2. Neil Bolt

    Ted, Jans, and Scruncho (Abbey) sit down with Neil Bolt to talk games journalism, the violence of Nintendo controllers, and how Breath of the Wild is a perfectly 3/5 game. Real Professional https://open.spotify.com/show/22Jt2mg... DreadXP discord https://discord.gg/thGRBsu twitter...

  3. Bad Candy feat. Corey Taylor

    This week, in a world without Jans, Corey Taylor from Slipknot joins Ted and Scruncho to talk about starring in the new horror anthology Bad Candy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Bloodwash and Beyond feat. Henry Hoare

    We sit down with programmer Henry Hoare to talk the upcoming Bloodwash, and what it's like to be the man behind the scenes in an indie production. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. \Spek. Takl\ feat William Somewhat

    This week we sit down with William Somewhat of Somewhat Games to talk Spek. Takl, getting banned from Steam, and the importance of wearing gloves while building a PC. Follow William on Twitter @SomewhatWilliam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  6. Inscryption feat. Dan Mullins

    It's been a busy few months but we're returning again, now with a new host! We have Jans Holstrom as the latest addition to the real Real Professional professionals, and by the way it's pronounced like 'yawns.' Today we are talking with developer Dan Mullins, best known for Pony Island and...

  7. Interview With The Duke Actor Aaron LaPlante

    Jans Holstrom got the amazing chance to talk to Aaron LaPlante, best known for his recent role as The Duke in Resident Evil Village. They discuss the reception to the game, Aaron's career as a voice actor, and why The Duke was a somewhat unexpectedly lovable character to the fans See Privacy…

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  8. Dread X Collection Collection: The Hunt - Nate Berens

    Welcome to the latest of the Dread X Collection Collections! Today we have Nate Berens of Redact Games. The developer behind Cellular Harvest, Sagebrush, and Effigy, Nate is joining us on the pod to talk a little too much about movies, and of course their addition to the Collection: the launcher!...

  9. Jack Packard

    Way back in January, we were able to talk with one and only Jack Packard! Contributor at The Escapist and frequent Best of the Worst film endurer, he's on to discuss the pros and cons of creating indie horror over triple-A titles, his time with RedLetterMedia, and why he loves indie games. Follow...

  10. Dread X Collection Collection: The Hunt - Philip Hesselbäck

    Welcome to the latest of the Dread X Collection Collections! Today we have Philip Hesselbäck, the developer behind Hell Punk Horror, joining us on the pod. We talk Fatal Frame, creating games under pressure, and of course, their addition to the Collection: Axis Mundi! Follow Philip on Twitter by...

  11. The COD Pod feat. Corpseparty and Xalavier Nelson Jr

    We're taking on the most frightful aspect of horror games; the horrors of war. Joining us to speak about Call of Duty are our friends Xalavier Nelson Jr. and Corpseparty. We discuss the COD canon, the nature of propaganda, why the L96A1 needs to be relbalanced, and of course, zombies. See Privacy...

  12. Dread X Collection Collection vol. 3 - Adam Pyre & Viktor Kraus

    Welcome back to the latest Dread X Collection Collection! We're joined today by Adam Pyre and Viktor Kraus, the two creatives behind SpookWare. We talk about the process of making a collection of many bite-sized games, as well as the power of music in horror, and most importantly, their...

  13. Dread X Collection Collection vol. 3 - Amon 26

    Welcome back to the latest Dread X Collection Collection! We're joined today by Amon 26. known for A.O.O.F.A.D, Ausable, and Gyossait. We talk everything about indie game development, un-burnout-ing yourself, why art should be a hobby instead of a product, and of course, his contribution to the...

  14. Dread X Collection Collection vol. 3 - Nate Berens

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Our guest today is none other than Nate Berens of Redact Games. Best known for Sagebrush and Cellular Harvest, we discuss all aspects of modern game development. Including, of course, his contribution to the Dread X Collection 3: Sato Wonderland!...

  15. Dread X Collection Collection vol. 3 - Breogán Hackett

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Kicking off the DXC3's podcasts, we have with us a very special guest. Joining us is Breogán Hackett, best known as the matriarch of the Haunted PS1 community! We talk about all aspects of indie horror games, and most importantly, her…

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  16. Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - Kyle Frost Aka Mahelyk

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Joining us is Kyle Frost, better known as Mahelyk, best known as the dev behind SCP Blackout. We talk about the pros and cons of being a solo dev, entering the industry without one of those fancy collegiate degrees, and of course, his…

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  17. Dread X Collection Collection vol. 2 - Daniel Mullins

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we have an extra not-so full house; Star is out and Jesse's audio went poorly. Joining us is Daniel Mullins of Daniel Mullins Games. We talk triple-A games and their often less than satisfying storylines, how to scare the current gen of...

  18. Dread X Collection Collection vol. 2 - Bathysfear Labs

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we have an extra full house; joining us is Conor Walsh, Cody Reader, Aidan Cushing, and Zack Viola of Bathysfear Labs. We talk everything from MGS4, a bit of Yiddish, our favorite pirates, and of course, their contribution to Dread X...

  19. Dread X Collection Collection vol. 2 - Torple Dook

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we have Torple Dook with us, best known for Earl's Day Off and Hand of Doom. We talk about B*n Sh*piro, ancient civilizations and the games they would play, and of course, his contribution to Dread X Collection 2: Undiscovered! If you like...

  20. Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - David Szymanski

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Making his third appearance on the pod, we have Dave Szymanski of New Blood joining us today. Known best for the retro FPS Dusk, we talk about everything from fixing pianos to how best to use twitter. We almost forget to talk about his…

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  21. Dread X Collection Collection vol 2. - Vidas Games

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! We're joined by Scruncho, one half of the development duo, Vidas Games. We discuss the various styles of indie horror, the experiences of being a streamer, and most importantly, their contribution to the Dread X Collection vol 2, Arcadletra! If…

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  22. Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - Akabaka

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we are talking with Akabaka, best known as the developer behind Chromatose. We talk game design, Cathrine: Full Body, and his kawaii Cthulhu contribution to the collection, Sucker for Love! If you like what you see, why not follow us on...

  23. Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - Steve Gabry And Mike Thomas Of Wither Studio

    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we talk to Steve Gabry and Mike Thomas of Wither Studios about their addition to the collection, Touched by an Outer God. Find out about their love for all things gross, indie ethos, and the importance of loving your work. Steve Gabry (AKA...

  24. Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - John Szymanski

    The Dread X Collection 2 Is Coming! Join us again in this 12 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! Kicking off we have John "Ducky" Szymanski, best known for Kyle Is Famous, Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun, and MAXIMUM...

  25. New Blood feat. Dave Oshry

    Joining us today is the head of New Blood Interactive and Rocketwerkz, Dave Oshry! We talk about his unique position of producer-publisher-marketing-developer-tester-QA-poster, and most importantly why Robocop needs a game. Follow us on Twitter @dread_x_p, and join our Discord at…

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  26. The Real Professionals feat. Jordan Mochi (Conscript) And John Szymanski (Maximum Action)

    Two awesome guests join us today! Calling in we have Jordan Mochi, indie developer of the upcoming WW1 horror game Conscript, as well as John Szymanski of New Blood, developer of Maximum Action! Check out the Kickstarter for Conscript here:...

  27. A Tale of Two Daves feat. David Szymanski and David Jaffe

    Double Dave II: The Revenge! Dave Dave Revolution! We're joined today by David Szymanscki, developer of Dusk, and David Jaffe, best known for his work on God of War and Twisted Metal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  28. Dread X Collection Collection - Leo Wiggins

    Dread X Collection Collection - Leo Wiggins by Real Professional See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  29. Daymare: 1998 feat. Michele Giannone

    We're back to our regularly scheduled Real Professional! This week, we got Michele Giannone, Co-Founder of Invader Studios. Join us as we talk about the development history of Daymare: 1998, and the future of the franchise! Music by Jon of the Shred See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

  30. Dread X Collection Collection - Justin Reynard

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we got Justin Reynard again, best known as the developer of the Doomtrooper game. Join us as we discuss his past…

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  31. Dread X Collection Collection - Airdorf

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we got Airdorf again, best known as the developer of Faith: The Unholy Trinity. Join us as we discuss naming his child...

  32. Dread X Collection Collection - James Wragg

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we got James Wragg, best known as Lovely Hellplace. Join us as we discuss the chavs, the relationship between game…

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  33. Dread X Collection Collection - Will Brierly aka @sodadrinkerpro

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we got Will Brierly, best known as the developer of Soda Drinker Pro. Join us as we discuss the relationship between...

  34. Dread X Collection Collection - Jonathan Choinard aka Oddbreeze Games

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we got Jonathan Choinard, best known as the developer of 167: The Grand Block Odyssey. Join us as we discuss creating a...

  35. Dread X Collection Collection - Torple Dook

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we got Torple Dook, best known as the developer of Earl's Day Off. Join us as we discuss his creative process…

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  36. Dread X Collection Collection - Xalavier Nelson Jr

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we are joined by Xalavier Nelson Jr, best known as the creative mind behind of Screw You Bear Dad and An Airport for...

  37. Dread X Collection Collection - David Szymanski of New Blood

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we got David Szymanski, best known as the developer of Dusk. Join us as we discuss his experience becoming a game...

  38. Dread X Collection Collection - Kyle Frost AKA Mahelyk

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we got Kyle Frost, also known as Mahelyk, developer of SCP Blackout Join us as we discuss the creative process involved...

  39. Dread X Collection Collection - Jon of the Shred/ Scythe Dev Team

    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror! This episode, we got Jon of the Shred from the Scythe Dev Team. Join us as we explore the Scythe Sage Universe, music in games,...

  40. The Vale feat. David Evans and Jamie Roboz

    Today we are joined by David Evans and Jamie Roboz of Falling Squirrel studios to discuss their upcoming game, The Vale, and how videogame developers can bring their work to the visually impaired. Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

  41. Amnesia: Rebirth feat. Thomas Grip

    Today we interview Thomas Grip of Frictional Games, best known for Amnesia. We talk about what it was like creating a revolutionary horror game, and what you do after that. Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  42. Gone Viral feat. Jeremy Gaffney and Doug Koup

    Today we interview Jeremy Gaffney and Doug Koup of Skullbot Games about their latest title, Gone Viral, which actually has no relation to viruses. Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  43. PUBG Mobile feat. Eric Cleaver

    Today we're joined by Eric Cleaver, community manager for one of the most popular mobile games on the market right now, PUBG mobile. Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  44. Faith feat. Airdorf

    Ted is joined by Airdorf to discuss his amazing series, Faith: The Unholy Trilogy and his experience with itch.io. Follow him on twitter at @airdorf Music by Alex "Extract" Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  45. Pax East Twenty Twenty

    Ted and Remy are both braindead today. Jesse is too, but that's the norm. We talk about PAX East, Dreamhack, and the finer points of wasting your time while you waste away. Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  46. Zombie Army 4: Dead War feat. Jordan Woodward

    We're at PAX East right now, so no discussion this week. Ted interviews Jordan Woodward, lead level designer for Zombie Army 4: Dead War. Music by Alex "Extract" Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  47. Doomtrooper feat. Justin Reynard

    Ted and Jesse are joined by Justin Reynard of Secret Cow Level to discuss their upcoming card videogame, Doomtrooper. Music by Alex "Extract" Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  48. Sally Face and E3 Speculation feat. Steve Gabry

    Steve Gabry, the Portable Moose himself, is joining us to discuss his game, Sally Face. But before that, Ted, Jesse, and Remy discuss the fate of E3 in the wake of Geoff Keighly's departure. Interview begins at 48:55. Music by Alex "Extract" Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

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  49. The Gamer Lawyer vol 2 feat. Max Leitman

    We're releasing this episode in two parts because the halves are so diametrically opposed. This is the interview half, where Ted, Jesse, and Remy get to speak with video game lawyer Max Leitman of Survios. Music by Alex "Extract" Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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  50. The Gamer Lawyer vol 1

    We're releasing this episode in two parts because the halves are so diametrically opposed. This is the discussion half, where Ted, Jesse, and Remy expose how good and truly brain dead they all are. Music by Alex "Extract" Otero See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

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