The Indie-Credible Podcast
by Xander Skullion and Jeff Wittenhagen
Welcome to the Indie-Credible Podcast, where we delve into the world of indie video games and bring you the latest and greatest in the indie gaming scene. Join your hosts, Xander and Jeff, as they share their passion for indie video games and discuss their backgrounds in the gaming industry.
Episodes
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AI Vibe Coders Threaten Indie Games?! Kyle's Trials NES Reveal | The Indie-Credible Podcast 105
Are AI "vibe coders" threatening the future of indie gaming? This week on The Indie-Credible Podcast, Jeff and Xander discuss reports of indie developers receiving extortion threats from people claiming they'll use AI to clone their games and release competing versions unless they're paid. Could...
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WendyQuest, Castlevania & Fast-Food Gaming Nostalgia | The Indie-Credible Podcast 104
What happens when Wendy's makes an RPG? This week on The Indie-Credible Podcast, Jeff and Xander dive into WendyQuest: Legend of the Four Cornerstones and revisit the wonderfully strange history of fast-food video games, from McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure and M.C. Kids to Sneak King, Yo!…
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Atari VCS Shutting Down?! Annalog NES & Castlevania | The Indie-Credible Podcast 103
Is the Atari VCS finally shutting down?! And what happens when a modern NES Metroidvania makes you use computer science logic to defeat enemies? Episode 103 of The Indie-Credible Podcast brings Jeff and Xander back for another week of indie gaming, early indie releases, new indie releases,...
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DroidDeck, Well Dweller & NES Homebrew | The Indie-Credible Podcast 102
Can you really turn your Android phone into a portable Steam gaming machine? And would you actually WANT to? Episode 102 of The Indie-Credible Podcast brings Jeff and Xander back for another week of indie gaming, early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, and new games…
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Castlevania: Belmont's Revenge & The Tribute Game Debate | The Indie-Credible Podcast 101
Should a tribute game play exactly like the original, or should it try something completely new? Episode 101 of The Indie-Credible Podcast brings Jeff and Xander back for another week of indie gaming, early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, and retro homebrew...
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100 Episodes of Indie Gaming! Is AI Evil? | The Indie-Credible Podcast
WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 100! For 100 episodes, The Indie-Credible Podcast has been digging through indie gaming, early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, retro homebrew, physical releases, and all the weird corners of gaming that Jeff and Xander somehow stumble into. For...
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Is Steam Changing Indie Game Discovery? | The Indie-Credible Podcast 99
Episode 99 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into a major question for the modern indie scene: is Steam changing how regular gamers discover indie games? With changes to how Steam handles wishlists and game marketing, Jeff and Xander discuss what this could mean for...
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Chico and the Magic Orchards DX Meet a Massive Switch Collection Cull | The Indie-Credible Podcast 98
Episode 98 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, retro homebrew, and another week of discoveries from across the indie gaming scene. This week, Jeff finally tackles his massive Nintendo Switch…
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Necrosphere Deluxe & Mega Man X Regenesis | The Indie-Credible Podcast 97
Episode 97 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, is back with another week of early indie releases, new indie releases, community recommendations, aftermarket games, and everything happening across the indie gaming scene. This week, Kyle's Trials brings us an interesting Switch…
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Agent 64, Moonlight Pulse & Our Wild VGS Aftermath | The Indie-Credible Podcast 96
Episode 96 of The Indie-Credible Podcast returns from Video Game Summit with more indie gaming, convention stories, community recommendations, and another huge batch of early indie releases and new games worth discovering! Fresh off VGS, Jeff and Xander have stories. Lots of stories. We talk…
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Atari Legends & Major Snafu LIVE at Video Game Summit | The Indie-Credible Podcast 95
The Indie-Credible Podcast goes LIVE from the Video Game Summit in Chicago! Episode 95 is a special indie game convention episode as Jeff and Xander hit VGS for interviews, retro gaming history, new aftermarket games, convention pickups, and conversations with some absolute legends of the video...
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Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint & Retro Game Forge | The Indie-Credible Podcast 94
Episode 94 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, community picks, and the latest discoveries from the indie gaming scene. This week’s Community Pick is Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint, a brutal retro-style beat ’em up packed with...
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CASSETTE BOY & Vital Shell | The Indie-Credible Podcast 93
Episode 93 of The Indie-Credible Podcast is packed with new indie releases, early indie discoveries, community picks, retro gaming, and another trip into the growing aftermarket homebrew scene. This week, Jeff plays Star Overdrive, while Xander jumps into Vital Shell. Our Community Pick is Zolg,...
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Yokai Hunter Shintaro & Chrono Sword | The Indie-Credible Podcast 92
Episode 92 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, explores early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks helping shape today's indie gaming scene. This week's community pick is Yokai Hunter Shintaro, a retro-inspired action platformer that proves great gameplay...
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Xeno Crisis & Rubinite | The Indie-Credible Podcast 91
Episode 91 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today's indie gaming scene. This week's community pick is Xeno Crisis, the fast-paced arena shooter inspired by classic 16-bit action games. Jeff and...
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WrestleQuest & Absolum | The Indie-Credible Podcast 90
Episode 90 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today's indie gaming scene. This week's community pick is WrestleQuest, the RPG that combines classic professional wrestling with turn-based…
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Vlad Voievod Dracula & Terror of the Hemasaurus | The Indie-Credible Podcast 89
Episode 89 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today's indie gaming scene. This week's community pick is Vlad Voievod Dracula: Dungeons of Egrigoz, a retro-inspired action adventure that blends...
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Unpacking & 30XX | The Indie-Credible Podcast 88
Episode 88 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today's indie gaming scene. This week's community pick is Unpacking, the award-winning indie experience that proves a game doesn't need combat or…
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TMNT Rescue-Palooza & Alisa | The Indie-Credible Podcast 87
Episode 87 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today's indie gaming scene. This week's community pick is TMNT Rescue-Palooza, the massive fan-made celebration of everything fans love about classic...
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Squad 51 & Simon Quest Demo | The Indie-Credible Podcast 86
Episode 86 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community pick is Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers, a unique shoot 'em up that combines classic arcade action...
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Ball x Pit & Retro Game Crunch | The Indie-Credible Podcast 85
Episode 85 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week, Jeff finally gets hands-on with Ball x Pit, one of the most talked-about indie games in recent months, sharing...
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Quest Master & Skate Story | The Indie-Credible Podcast 84
Episode 84 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s spotlight continues with Mina the Hollower, as Jeff spends more time digging into one of the most anticipated...
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Mina the Hollower & Particulitix | The Indie-Credible Podcast 83
Episode 83 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s spotlight lands on Mina the Hollower, one of the most anticipated retro-inspired indie games in development....
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One Btn Bosses & Disco Samurai | The Indie-Credible Podcast 82
Episode 82 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and hands-on impressions shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community pick is One Btn Bosses, a fast-paced arcade-style indie game built around simple controls and…
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Ninja 1987 & TerraTech Legion | The Indie-Credible Podcast 81
Episode 81 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and hands-on impressions shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community pick is Ninja 1987, a retro-inspired indie action game that channels classic arcade ninja energy...
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Mawthorne & Quantum Loop | The Indie-Credible Podcast 80
Episode 80 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and hands-on impressions shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community pick is Mawthorne, a retro-inspired indie title that sparks discussion around design, atmosphere…
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Micro Mages Maker & MGC Memories | The Indie-Credible Podcast 79
Episode 79 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and hands-on impressions shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s spotlight includes Micro Mages Maker, a huge development for fans of retro-inspired indie games, bringing...
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The Indie-Credible Awards & NES Homebrew at Midwest Gaming Classic | The Indie-Credible Podcast 78
Episode 78 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and the growing impact of NES homebrew on today’s indie gaming scene. Recorded live from the Midwest Gaming Classic, this special episode features our Indie-Credible Byte-Off VI...
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Moonlighter 2 & Byte-Off VI | The Indie-Credible Podcast 77
Episode 77 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and hands-on impressions shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community pick continues with Byte-Off VI Preview 2.0, where Jeff and Xander dig into more NES homebrew…
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The Byte-Off VI Continues & Forestrike | The Indie-Credible Podcast 76
Episode 76 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and hands-on impressions shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community pick returns to Byte-Off VI Preview 2.0, where Jeff and Xander continue breaking down standout NES...
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Byte-Off VI & Dizzy Sheep Disaster EX | The Indie-Credible Podcast 75
Episode 75 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and hands-on impressions shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community pick is a full Byte-Off VI Preview, where Jeff and Xander break down some of the most exciting NES...
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Lords of Exile & Possessor(s) | The Indie-Credible Podcast 74
Episode 74 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, hands-on impressions, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community spotlight lands on Lords of Exile, a retro-inspired action platformer that channels…
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Katanaut & Tunic Demake | The Indie-Credible Podcast 73
Episode 73 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, hands-on impressions, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community spotlight focuses on Katanaut, an action-packed indie experience that continues to gain...
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Slime Attack Survivor & Majogami | The Indie-Credible Podcast 72
Episode 72 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, hands-on impressions, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community spotlight features Slime Attack Survivor, a chaotic, survival-style indie game, and we’re...
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The Joylancer & UFO 50 | The Indie-Credible Podcast 71
Episode 71 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, hands-on impressions, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community spotlight lands on The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight, an action-packed indie…
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MIO: Memories in Orbit & Super Catboy | The Indie-Credible Podcast 70
Episode 70 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, hands-on impressions, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s discussion highlights MIO: Memories in Orbit, a beautifully animated sci-fi Metroidvania that...
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Hunt the Night & Sir Noggin | The Indie-Credible Podcast 69
Episode 69 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, hands-on impressions, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s spotlight lands on Hunt the Night, a stunning Zelda-like action RPG with horror aesthetics and a...
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Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania & Ghoulboy | The Indie-Credible Podcast 68
Episode 68 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, hands-on impressions, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week, Xander revisits Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, exploring how the expansion honors the legacy of...
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Fist Slash of Ultimate Fury & 7th Domain | The Indie-Credible Podcast 67
Episode 67 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, hands-on impressions, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s community spotlight is Fist Slash of Ultimate Fury, a fast-paced indie action game by Sinclair...
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Operius DX & Ninja Gaiden Homebrew | The Indie-Credible Podcast 66
Episode 66 of The Indie-Credible Podcast dives into new indie releases, retro-inspired action, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This episode’s spotlight lands on Operius DX, a Tempest-inspired arcade shooter that blends classic vector-style intensity with modern...
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Best of the Byte-Off: Top NES Homebrew Games & Community Picks | The Indie-Credible Podcast
In this special episode of The Indie-Credible Podcast, we celebrate the Best of the NESmaker Byte-Off, spotlighting the most memorable NES homebrew games, standout winners, and community recommendations from the NESMaker Byte-Off competitions spanning 2019 through 2025. Jeff and Xander revisit…
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Aethos (NES Metroidvania) & Gestalt: Steam & Cinder | The Indie-Credible Podcast 64
Episode 64 of The Indie-Credible Podcast dives deep into new indie releases, spotlighting both cutting-edge modern titles and standout NES homebrew projects shaping today’s indie gaming scene. This week’s centerpiece is Aethos, a brand-new NES homebrew game by TheRetroBro. Jeff and Xander go...
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Expendabros & Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment | The Indie-Credible Podcast 63
Episode 63 of The Indie-Credible Podcast dives into new indie releases, hands-on impressions, and community recommendations shaping today’s indie gaming scene. Jeff and Xander break down the community-chosen chaos of Expendabros, asking whether the over-the-top action still holds up, while Jeff...
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Dave the Diver & Ninja Gaiden Shadow DX | The Indie-Credible Podcast 62
Episode 62 of The Indie-Credible Podcast dives headfirst into new indie releases, community favorites, and retro-inspired action shaping today’s indie gaming scene! Jeff and Xander break down the community-picked hit Dave the Diver, exploring why it continues to dominate conversations across…
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Carpathian Night & Analogue Duo | The Indie-Credible Podcast 61
Episode 61 of The Indie-Credible Podcast dives into new indie releases, retro hardware excitement, and the latest community recommendations shaping the indie gaming scene! Kyle's trials kicks things off with Retro Madness in this week’s Trials, while Jeff shares hands-on impressions of the…
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Do Hollow Knight: Silksong & Metroid Prime 4 Top Our Best Games of 2025? | The Indie-Credible Podcast 60
Episode 60 of The Indie-Credible Podcast celebrates the Best Games of 2025, breaking down the titles that defined the year across the indie gaming scene, major releases, and community favorites. Jeff and Xander each reveal their Top 5 Games of 2025, highlighting what made these standout…
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Xmas Secret Santa Hand-Me-Downs | The Indie-Credible Podcast 2025 Holiday Special
This year’s theme is “Hand-Me-Downs” where Jeff, Xander, and friends exchange previously loved games, collectibles, and retro surprises that deserve a second life. From forgotten gems to deeply personal picks, this episode is all about sharing why certain games still matter long after release....
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Metroid Prime 4 & Touhou Indie Releases | The Indie-Credible Podcast 59
Episode 59 of The Indie-Credible Podcast drops one of our biggest weeks yet — packed with new indie releases, wild community picks, and a surprise early look at Metroid Prime 4 gameplay impressions from Jeff! Kyle Trials opens with “Game or Toy?” and Friday Game Night delivers plenty of…
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Abobos, Wizorbs, Wings | The Indie-Credible Podcast 58
Episode 58 of The Indie-Credible Podcast blasts into a packed week of new indie releases, retro tech deep dives, and a wave of community recommendations that fuel the entire indie gaming scene! Jeff kicks off with Wizorb, a polished hybrid of brick-breaker mechanics and RPG elements recommended…
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Elementallis & Deltarune SNES Demake | The Indie-Credible Podcast 57
Episode 57 of The Indie-Credible Podcast dives into a huge lineup of new indie releases, SNES-style nostalgia, and collector-core homebrew goodness across the entire indie gaming scene! Jeff and Xander open with a wild discovery: Deltarune on SNES!? The fan project Bound to the Dark World sparks...
About this show
Welcome to the Indie-Credible Podcast, where we delve into the world of indie video games and bring you the latest and greatest in the indie gaming scene. Join your hosts, Xander and Jeff, as they share their passion for indie video games and discuss their backgrounds in the gaming industry.
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Xander Skullion and Jeff Wittenhagen
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