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The Burn Out Brighter Podcast

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Welcome to Burn Out Brighter! Hosted by Matt, Destinee and Lou, new episodes launch every Wednesday! We talk video games, mental health, social justice, and how much representation matters. We promise to have a blast along the way! TUNE IN!

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Episodes

  1. Our Favorite Things From 2022 - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast 167

    The team gathers for the last podcast of 2022 to talk about their favorite things from 2022! Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7p... |...

  2. Developing: The Spirit Lift (ft. prettysmart games!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #166

    This week, Miko, Ryako, and Audrey from prettysmart games join us to talk about making incredible indie games. THE SPIRIT LIFT Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/THE_SPIRIT_LIFT/ prettysmart games: https://linktr.ee/prettysmartgames Miko's Twitch & Twitter:...

  3. Making Dope Clothes (ft. Justin from Boomslank!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #165

    This week, Justin from Boomslank joins us to talk about running a small business, making amazing clothes, and so much more. Boomslank: https://boomslank.com/ | https://twitter.com/Boomslank Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 |...

  4. What is the BEST Halloween Candy? - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #164

    This week, Darren returns to the gang to talk all things Halloween! #indiegames #podcast #indiedev Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7p... |...

  5. Fractured Veil Developer Interview and Lets Play! - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #163

    Matt and Dee jump into the world of Fractured Veil, with Branden from Paddle Creek Games! CHECK THE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/XwzDx8wluMQ Find more Fractured Veil here: https://fracturedveil.com/ Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7…

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  6. Creating Video Game Music (ft Chase Bethea!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #162

    This week, Dee is joined by Chase Bethea, award winning video game composer! Check it out! Find Chase Bethea here: https://twitter.com/chasebethea #indiegames #podcast #indiedev Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 |...

  7. Developing: Beacon Pines - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #161

    This week, Dee and Lou are joined by Matt, one of the developers of Beacon Pines! Check it out! Find more about Beacon Pines here: www.twitter.com/beaconpines Beacon Pines: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269640/Beacon_Pines/ #indiegame #beaconpines #podcast #indiedev Find us at: Burn Out...

  8. Gaming as a Father (ft. Court!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #160

    This week, Matt and Lou are joined by Court to discuss how gaming has changed as a dad, mental health, and more! Court: https://twitter.com/courtlalonde | https://linktr.ee/courtlalonde Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 |...

  9. Developing: Peppered (ft. Vasiliy!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #159

    This week, Dee and Matt are joined by Vasiliy, developer of PEPPERED! Check it out! Find more about PEPPERED here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1883370/PEPPERED/ Find the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peppered/peppered PEPPERED: https://peppered.games/ #indiegame...

  10. Developing: LunarLux (ft. Nobab!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #158

    This week, Dee and Lou are joined by Nobab, developer of Lunax Lux! Check it out! #indiegame #lunarlux #podcast Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7p... |...

  11. Plunder Panic Prevails! (ft. Brian & Brendan!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #157

    This week, the gang is joined by Brian and Brendan from Will Winn Games, as we talk about their new pirate game, Plunder Panic! Find more Plunder Panic here: https://plunderpanic.com/ | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1455900/Plunder_Panic/ Find us at: Burn Out Brighter:...

  12. Just START (ft. REDinFamy!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #156

    This week, Matt, Dee, and Lou are joined by REDinFamy, as they talk about her come up in the industry, anime, Shinchan, and more! REDinFamy: https://twitter.com/REDinFamy | https://linktr.ee/redinfamy Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter |…

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  13. Making Gaming Better (ft. Dom!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #155

    This week, Matt and Lou are joined by Dom from Ukie as they talk about making the gaming space a more diverse and accepting place. Check it! Dom: https://twitter.com/DominicShaw94 | https://raisethegame.com/ Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter |...

  14. Giveaway + The Best Games to Stream! - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #154

    This week, the Destinee brings on Baron and Johnny to talk about the best games to stream! Want to win Cult of the Lamb?! Check out the upcoming episode 39 of Star Crossed Gamers on LV1 Gaming this Sunday, and let us know the answers to the questions in the comments of this video! LV1 Gaming:...

  15. Protodroid DeLTA Interview (ft. Adam Kareem!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #153

    This week, the gang talks to Adam Kareem, developer of Protodroid DeLTA! Check it out! Protodroid DeLTA: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276740/Protodroid_DeLTA/ | https://twitter.com/protodroiddelta?lang=en Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter |...

  16. The BEST Disney Games - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #152

    Welcome to another GIVEAWAY! Comment on the Youtube video to be entered to win a Steam copy of Valheim or No Mans Sky! This week, the gang talks about the BEST Disney games. Check it! Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 |...

  17. What Makes A Good Survival Game? - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #151

    Welcome to another GIVEAWAY! Comment on the Youtube video to be entered to win a Steam copy of Valheim or No Mans Sky! This week, the gang talks about their favorite survival games, what makes a good one, and more! Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter |...

  18. Choose Your Own (drunk) Adventure - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #150

    This week, the gang gets a bit inebriated, celebrates 150, and plays THE UNCLE WHO WORKS AT NINTENDO. CHECK IT. Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7p... |...

  19. Giveaway & Interview! Coromon (ft. Jochem & Marcel!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #149

    This week, Dee and Matt are joined by Jochem and Marcel from TRAGsoft, the makers of Coromon! We talk about the new monster catching RPG, what separates it from its competition, and MORE! Check out! Find Cormon here: https://www.coromon.com/ | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1218210/Coromon/...

  20. Who Are We Inviting To Our BEACH PARTY?! - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #148

    This week, the gang chats about their INVITE ONLY summer beach party, and a lot more! Check it out! Destinee talked about: https://www.instagram.com/retro_edge_art/ Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 |…

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  21. The Power of MMOs & Community - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #147

    This week, the gang chats about the death of Tera, the power of MMOs, and much more. Check it out! Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7p... |...

  22. Game to Grow & Mental Health in Gaming (ft. Dr. Amelia!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #146

    This week, Dee and Matt are joined by the incredible Dr. Amelia Herbst of Game to Grow and G33ks Like Us to talk about the industry, the incredible work Game to Grow is doing, and more! Dr. Amelia: https://twitter.com/wanderingshrink Game to Grow: https://linktr.ee/gametogrow G33ks Like Us:...

  23. TMNT Shredder's Revenge is AWESOME! - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #145

    This week, Matt and Dee are joined by Mitch, aka MrMitchGeorge! We talk all about our love of TMNT, ice cream deepthroating, and more! Mitch: https://twitter.com/MrMitchGeorge | https://mitchgeorge.com/ Disney+ Us: https://twitter.com/DPlusUs | https://anchor.fm/dplusus Find us at: Burn Out...

  24. Black Voices in Gaming, Summer Game Fest, and Xbox Bethesda - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #144

    This week, Dee, Darren, and Lou ride through Dee's adventure in hosting BVIG, Summer Game Fest, Xbox Bethesda, and more! Monorail Stories: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stelexsoftware/monorail-stories?ref=user_menu Symphony of War: https://gleam.io/P91eZ/symphony-of-war-launch-key-giveaway...

  25. Summer Game Fest Predictions! - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #143

    This week, Darren returns as the PREDICTOR. The boys jump into predicting Summer Game Fest and all that occur around it. Check it out! Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter |...

  26. Ak-Xolotl Gets A Kickstarter! - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #142

    This week, Daniel, the creator of Ak-Xolotl and part of 2Awesome Studio, joins us to talk updates for the game, Kickstarter, and more! Check it out! Ak-Xolotl: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1479140/AKxolotl/ | https://linktr.ee/AKxolotl Kickstarter:...

  27. Becoming Marvel's Spider-man (ft. Yuri Lowenthal!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #141

    This week, the gang is joined by Marvel's Spider-man himself, Yuri Lowenthal! We talk about his storied career as one of the best voice actors and entertainers out there. CHECK IT OUT! Yuri: www.twitter.com/yurilowenthal | www.yurilowenthal.com Find us at: Burn Out Brighter:...

  28. Buffalo - May 14, 2022 - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #140

    If you need immediate help: USA: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 |...

  29. Best Moms in Gaming - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #139

    This week, the gang celebrates Mother's Day by talking about some of their favorites moms in gaming! Burn Out Brighter: | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7p... | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Matt:...

  30. Sonic 2 Review - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #138

    This week, Matt and Dee sit down to talk all things Sonic 2! Burn Out Brighter: | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7p... | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Matt: www.twitter.com/burnout_matt |...

  31. Memories of Gaming - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #137

    This week, Matt and Lou dive into Lou's video game history and talk about a whole bunch of news. CHECK IT. Burn Out Brighter: | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7p... | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Matt:...

  32. What Worlds Are In Kingdom Hearts 4? - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #136

    This week, we have a NEW COHOST. Lou, aka Mad Seedling, joins Matt and Dee to talk all things Kingdom Hearts 4. Check it out! Burn Out Brighter: | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7p... |...

  33. Bye, Bye Darren-free - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #135

    This week, Darren is taken out back to greener pastures. Thanks for everything, buddy. We'll miss you. Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | https://open.spotify.com/show/1EDuh7pUJC3PRKPBjNzbhU |...

  34. Afterbirth Monkey, Chuck Tingle, and Friendship (ft. Rachel!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #134

    This week, Destinee and Matt are joined by superstar Rachel from Screen Snark and the Infinity Podcast! We talk all about Chuck Tingle, Afterbirth Monkey, and a lot more. CHECK IT. Rachel: https://twitter.com/IAMRachelQuirky | https://twitter.com/screen_snark | https://twitter.com/theinfinitypod1...

  35. Creating Safe Spaces (ft. Verta from The gameHERS!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #133

    This week, Matt and Dee are joined by co-founder of the gameHERS, Verta! We talk all about her time in the industry, creating the gameHERs, and more! Verta: https://twitter.com/verta | https://thegamehers.com/ Find us at: Burn Out Brighter: https://anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter |...

  36. Singing for The Forbidden West - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #132

    This week, Matt and Dee are joined by special cohost, Mad Seedling aka Lou, as we talk to the incredible Ariana Gillis, who sang In The Flood, the title track to Horizon Forbidden West! Check it out! Ariana Gillis: https://arianagillis.com/home Mad Seedling: https://www.madseedling.com/ |...

  37. The Art of Publishing (ft. Benjamin from Freedom Games!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #131

    This week, Dee and Darren sit down to talk all things publishing with Benjamin from Freedom Games! Freedom Games: https://www.freedom.gg/ Benjamin: https://twitter.com/BenjaminTarsa Find us at: Matt: www.twitter.com/burnout_matt | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter |...

  38. Building a Space Boat (ft. Recombobulator Games!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #130

    This week, the gang is joined by Luis and Michelle from Recombobultor Games, as we talk about their upcoming game, Space Boat, the history of their studio, and wrap with some Pokémon Day news! Wishlist Space Boat here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1534720/Space_Boat/ Find Recombobulator…

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  39. Making Music & World of Warcraft (ft. Mad Seedling!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #129

    This week, the gang is joined by music extraordinaire, Mad Seedling, as we talk about World of Warcraft, getting into the music industry, and wrap with some news! Mad Seedling: https://www.madseedling.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/madseedling/ Find us at: Matt: www.twitter.com/burnout_matt |...

  40. Building Confidence (ft. Lindsey Grove!) - Mental Health Power Up

    Welcome to Mental Health Power Up, a Burn Out Brighter series dedicated to mental health. Each episode will have professionals from the mental health world to talk about a specific topic, like depression or anxiety. Coupled with this series, we're running a fundraiser for Guardians Mental Health...

  41. WTF is Wrong With You? - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #128

    This week, Dee takes Matt and Darren on a wild journey with WTF is Wrong With You? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640720/WTF_Is_Wrong_With_You/ Find us at: Matt: www.twitter.com/burnout_matt | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7…

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  42. Suicide & Imposter Syndrome - Mental Health Power Up

    Welcome to Mental Health Power Up, a Burn Out Brighter series dedicated to mental health. Each episode will have professionals from the mental health world to talk about a specific topic, like depression or anxiety. Coupled with this series, we're running a fundraiser for Guardians Mental Health...

  43. The Psychology of Pokémon (ft. Doctor Bean & Kenneth!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #127

    This week, Matt and Destinee are joined by Geek Therapeutics' Doctor Anthony Bean and Kenneth from Fanbyte to talk about the psychology of Pokémon, a dope new Kickstarter, and wrap with some news about Ghostwire Tokyo! Dr. Bean: https://twitter.com/VideoGameDoc Geek Therapeutics:...

  44. Depression (ft. Dr. Bean & Ben from Geek Therapeutics!) - Mental Health Power Up

    Welcome to Mental Health Power Up, a Burn Out Brighter series dedicated to mental health. Each episode will have professionals from the mental health world to talk about a specific topic, like depression or anxiety. Coupled with this series, we're running a fundraiser for Guardians Mental Health...

  45. The Szechuan Chef (ft. Chef Mike Haracz!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #126

    This week, the gang is joined by the man behind the Szechaun sauce, chef extraordinaire, Chef Mike! We talk all about his time at McDonald's, his favorite cooking in gaming, and wrap with some news about Bungie and more! Chef Mike: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChefMikeDoesStuff |...

  46. Burnout (ft. Dr. B!) - Mental Health Power Up #3

    Welcome to Mental Health Power Up, a Burn Out Brighter series dedicated to mental health. Each episode will have professionals from the mental health world to talk about a specific topic, like depression or anxiety. Coupled with this series, we're running a fundraiser for Guardians Mental Health...

  47. 2022 Hype Check - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #125

    This week, Matt and Darren take a look at what's confirmed and possibly coming in 2022. GET HYPED. Matt: www.twitter.com/burnout_matt | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 | cohost of The Playstation Drive over at...

  48. Guardians Mental Health - Mental Health Power Up #2

    Welcome to Mental Health Power Up, a Burn Out Brighter series dedicated to mental health. Each episode will have professionals from the mental health world to talk about a specific topic, like depression or anxiety. Coupled with this series, we're running a fundraiser for Guardians Mental Health...

  49. Next Steps and Xbox Buys Activision-Blizzard?! - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #124

    This week, the gang FINALLY REUNITES! They talk next steps for Burn Out, My Hero Academia, and the Xbox acquisition. CHECK IT. Matt: www.twitter.com/burnout_matt | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 | cohost of The Playstation Drive...

  50. Mental Health Power Up #1 - Intro

    Welcome to Mental Health Power Up, a Burn Out Brighter series dedicated to mental health. Each episode will have professionals from the mental health world to talk about a specific topic, like depression or anxiety. Coupled with this series, we're running a fundraiser for Guardians Mental Health...

About this show

Welcome to Burn Out Brighter! Hosted by Matt, Destinee and Lou, new episodes launch every Wednesday! We talk video games, mental health, social justice, and how much representation matters. We promise to have a blast along the way! TUNE IN!

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Burn Out Brighter Podcast have?

The Burn Out Brighter Podcast has 187 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 30, 2022.

What is The Burn Out Brighter Podcast about?

Welcome to Burn Out Brighter! Hosted by Matt, Destinee and Lou, new episodes launch every Wednesday! We talk video games, mental health, social justice, and how much representation matters. We promise to have a blast along the way! TUNE IN!

How often does The Burn Out Brighter Podcast release new episodes?

The Burn Out Brighter Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 187 episodes since September 2019.

Who hosts The Burn Out Brighter Podcast?

The Burn Out Brighter Podcast is created and hosted by Burn Out Brighter.
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