HeyJaredDraknek & Friends Official Podcast
Join Alan and Syrenne from Draknek & Friends as they talk to developers of some of their favorite puzzle games, shedding light onto how games get made and the people behind them!
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- Jul 9, 2026
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Episode 63: Yapping about Boardgames (opens the original)
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In this episode, Alan, Mairi and Rachel take a break from videogames to discuss all things board games. Games mentioned include: Our collections Baba Is You: The Board Game [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/baba-is-you-the-board-game] That Time You Killed Me A Message From the Stars Mindbug: First Contact Stardew Valley: The Board Game Dorfromantik: The Board Game Slay the Spire: The Board Game Wingspan/Wyrmspan/Finspan Everdell Cluedo/Super Cluedo Jumanji Sky Team Wingspan
Episode 62: Bobby Vanden (He Who Watches) (opens the original)
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In this episode, Alan and Ben are joined by special guest Bobby Vanden to talk about He Who Watches, which is OUT NOW! Topics discussed include how the game changed over time, the playtesting process, and tips for speedrunners.
Episode 61: Blaž Urban Gracar (Herd, workworkwork) (opens the original)
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In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Blaž Urban Gracar (LOK, LOK Digital, Herd, Workworkwork). Topics discussed include the process of manufacturing physical games, the design process behind Herd and Workworkwork, and a surprisingly long diversion about Yu-Gi-Oh! and similar card games.
Episode 60: Paul aka FLEB (20 Small Mazes, Strange Jigsaws) (opens the original)
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In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Paul aka FLEB (20 Small Mazes, Strange Jigsaws). Topics discussed include developing three games at the same time, scope creep, and the life and career of Peter Molyneux.
Episode 59: Robin Ward and Jeremy Johnston (The Incident at Galley House) (opens the original)
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In this episode, hosts Alan and Mairi are joined by Robin Ward and Jeremy Johnston (The Incident at Galley House). This is a no-spoilers conversation! Topics discussed include differences between the original Type Help and The Incident at Galley House, what impact voice acting had on the game, our favourite wildly underrated puzzle games in general, and what's next for Evil Trout.
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