In Think Like a Game Designer, award-winning designer and Stone Blade Entertainment CEO Justin Gary speaks with world-class game designers and creative experts from various industries. Each episode deconstructs the creative process, offering insights into the art of game design and the broader cultural, technological, and business influences shaping a myriad of creative mediums. Join us for actionable advice and unique perspectives that will enrich your understanding of what it means to be creative in and out of the gaming world. <br/><br/><a href="https://justingarydesign.substack.com/s/think-like-a-game-designer-podcast?utm_medium=podcast">justingarydesign.substack.com</a>
Think Like A Game Designer
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In Think Like a Game Designer, award-winning designer and Stone Blade Entertainment CEO Justin Gary speaks with world-class game designers and creative experts from various industries. Each episode deconstructs the creative process, offering insights into the art of game design and the broader cultural, technological, and business influences shaping a myriad of creative mediums. Join us for actionable advice and unique perspectives that will enrich your understanding of what it means to be creative in and out of the gaming world. <br/><br/><a href="https://justingarydesign.substack.com/s/think-like-a-game-designer-podcast?utm_medium=podcast">justingarydesign.substack.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Luke Peterschmidt — Designing for Massive Fandoms, Eliminating Obstacles, and Exploiting Your Superpowers (#107)
Host Justin Gary interviews Asmodee's Head of Active Category Management, Luke Peterschmidt, about designing for massive fandoms, eliminating obstacles, and exploiting creative superpowers.
July 2, 2026
Ben Seck—Treating Your Career Like a Game, Shifting from Cards to Mobile, and Being a Boss Who Actually Backs Their Team (#107)
Host Justin Gary interviews Ben Seck, Head of New Games at Gram Games, about treating careers like games, transitioning from cards to mobile, and effective team leadership.
June 18, 2026
Ivan Van Norman — From Broke Graduate to Geek & Sundry, the Reality of Scaling an Indie Studio, and Embracing Content Innovation (#106)
Host Justin Gary interviews indie tabletop publisher Ivan Van Norman about scaling a studio, embracing content innovation, and the realities of creative success.
119 total episodes available with 59 transcripts
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