Fresh Juice: An Indie Game Podcast

Fresh Juice
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An indie game podcast brought to you by Tommy Fresh and Matty Juice! In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.

  1. 1D AGO

    121. Tommy Is Famous, Next Fest Coming Soon, and more!

    Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 121 Introduction 00:01:54 Weekend Catch-Up: Valentine's Day and Baby Adventures 00:11:53 Discord Announcement and Scammer Zoo 00:12:58 Juicy Takes: Tommy Goes Viral and Deck Builder Insecurity 00:24:12 Notable Indie Releases: Rivia, Insider Trading, and More 00:36:34 Steam Next Fest Preview and Developer Strategies 00:39:01 Star Wars Racer Revenge Jailbreak Phenomenon 00:43:28 What We've Been Playing: CiniCross and Goblin Sushi 00:54:21 Listener Questions and Figure Skating Dreams 01:01:58 Rec Room Recommendations and Closing Notable Releases This Week: Rhythia - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2250500/Rhythia/ Insider Trading - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3166810/Insider_Trading/ Hold the Mine - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164960/Hold_The_Mine/ Under The Island - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1583520/Under_The_Island/ Forgotlings - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059570/Forgotlings/ News: Steam Next Fest coming up on Feb 23rd: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest Star Wars Racer Revenge PS4 re-release https://www.ebay.com/itm/186238158585 REC ROOM: HumanitZ - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1766060/HumanitZ/ Bloodline by Mon Rovia - https://monroviaboy.bandcamp.com/album/bloodline Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games

    1h 9m

  2. FEB 11

    120. Tearscape Review

    Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. Tearscape: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/Tearscape/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 120 Introduction 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up: Super Bowl Party and Baby Playdates 00:05:25 Tommy's Week: Hershey Work Events and Frozen Pipes 00:09:08 Discord Announcement and Notable Indie Releases 00:09:38 Mio Genics Launch and Binding of Isaac Discussion 00:13:36 More Notable Releases: Cinecross, High on Life 2, and Cadence 00:22:02 Juiciest Takes: Video Games and Storytelling 00:29:18 Tommy's Juicy Take: Steam Next Fest's Impact on Devs 00:34:52 Tearscape Review - Gameplay Overview 00:47:46 Tearscape - Story and World Building 00:48:34 Tearscape - Visuals and Art Design 00:53:32 Tearscape - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating 01:02:06 Listener Questions: Food Stocks and Sports Snacks 01:10:39 Rec Room: J. Cole's The Fall Off and Bad Bunny Notable Releases This Week: https://store.steampowered.com/app/686060/Mewgenics/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3933120/CiniCross/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2069250/High_On_Life_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/362800/Cadence/ REC ROOM: The Fall-Off - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall-Off DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deb%C3%AD_Tirar_M%C3%A1s_Fotos Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, tearscape review, tearscape gameplay, zelda like game, soulslike game

    1h 21m

  3. FEB 4

    119. Ashes of Creation Shuts Down, Indie Demos, and more!

    Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 119 Introduction 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up: Crib Transitions and Dad Life 00:05:51 Tommy's Week: Flesh and Blood Tournament Struggles 00:09:11 Screw Talk and Home Projects 00:11:46 Discord Announcement and Juiciest Take Segment 00:12:27 Juiciest Takes: Switch 2 and Indie Gaming 00:24:11 Notable Indie Releases: Tearscape Preview 00:26:32 More Notable Releases: Skewer Squad and Pirates Gambit 00:32:00 Rogue Masters and Free-to-Play Co-op Discussion 00:34:24 Breaking News: Ashes of Creation Shuts Down 00:40:37 MMO Genre Discussion and Industry Challenges 00:50:27 Demo Impressions: Lucid Platformer 00:55:23 Forbidden Solitaire Demo: Meta Horror Card Game 01:00:17 Cursed Words Demo: Roguelike Word Puzzler 01:03:45 Playtest Coverage: Gambinanza Chess Roguelike 01:10:13 Gang of Frogs Playtest: Helldivers Meets Deck Building 01:13:28 Dice Vaders and Burn With Me Playtests 01:21:04 Listener Questions: Hot Dogs and Music 01:27:39 Record Room Recommendations Notable Releases This Week: Tearscape - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/Tearscape/ Skewer Squad - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3926160/Skewer_Squad/ Pirate’s Gambit - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3532360/Pirates_Gambit/ Rogue Masters - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063590/Rogue_Masters/ NEWS: MMORPG Ashes of Creation Suddenly Implodes 52 Days After Steam Early Access Launch - https://wccftech.com/mmorpg-ashes-of-creation-suddenly-implodes/ REC ROOM: LORT - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2956680/LORT/ Thiefs Market https://pickpocketgames.com/products/thiefs-market?srsltid=AfmBOorzPTCkEXlfz8qdNpbTQ4G7pgwXfFWNWKnOJoNLjz2Lh7BBIYqb Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games

    1h 34m

  4. JAN 28

    118. MIO: Memories in Orbit Review

    Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. MIO: Memories in Orbit: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/MIO_Memories_in_Orbit/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 118 Introduction 00:01:47 Weekend Catch-Up: Snow Prep and Crib Building 00:03:16 Tommy's Weekend: Ski Resort Event and Nick Mangold Kegs 00:09:12 Discord Announcement and Hot Take Segment Debut 00:10:18 Notable Indie Releases: High Guard Launch Drama 00:17:02 Karin Summit Climbing Game and Roots Devour 00:24:53 Indie Game Hot Takes of the Week 00:30:52 What We've Been Playing: Fish Hunters and Dead Engine 00:34:31 Pinkeep Demo Impressions 00:41:52 MIO: Memories in Orbit Review - Gameplay Overview 00:57:52 MIO - Story and World Building 01:02:38 MIO - Hand-Drawn Art and Visual Design 01:07:46 MIO - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating 01:12:07 Listener Questions: Favorite Donuts and Kirby Powers 01:18:23 Rec Room: Music and Coca-Cola Formula Video Notable Releases This Week: Highguard - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguard/ Cairn - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/ Roots Devour - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2612690/Roots_Devour/ REC ROOM: Matter of Taste - Tyler Ballgame - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnrZNOz0LjE LabCoatz - Replicating Coca-Cola - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDkH3EbWTYc Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,metroidvania, mio memories in orbit, mio review, new metroidvania 2026

    1h 26m

  5. JAN 21

    117. Valve Changes AI Disclosure Policy?!

    Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 117 Introduction 00:02:20 Weekend Catch-Up: Ohio Travel and Airplane Yapper 00:09:06 Matty's Weekend: 3D Printing and Content Planning 00:18:58 Discord Announcement and 3D Printing Discussion 00:20:01 Notable Indie Releases: Gold River Project 00:21:59 Survival Game Genre Deep Dive 00:32:22 More Notable Releases: Turnbound and Blightstone 00:40:14 Rogue Jack 21 and Balatro Comparisons 00:42:13 Valve's AI Disclosure Policy Changes 00:58:41 What We've Been Playing 01:04:45 Listener Questions: Salsa, Snow Days, and Pixar 01:14:31 Recommendations: GeoWizard and Andy's Watches Notable Releases This Week: The Gold River Project - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1253220/The_Gold_River_Project/?curator_clanid=4777282 Turnbound - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/Turnbound/?curator_clanid=4777282 Blightstone -https://store.steampowered.com/app/2832280/Blightstone/ RogueJack21 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3446840/RogueJack21/ NEWS: Valve rewrite Steam's GenAI disclosure rules to more explicitly allow AI-powered "efficiency" tools - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/valve-rewrite-steams-genai-disclosure-rules-to-more-explicitly-allow-ai-powered-efficiency-tools REC ROOM: Geowizard - https://www.youtube.com/@GeoWizard/ Andy’s Watches - https://www.tiktok.com/@the.watch.chronic Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games, valve ai policy, valve ai disclosure

    1h 23m

  6. JAN 14

    116. Dunecrawl Review

    Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. Dunecrawl: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833200/DuneCrawl/ 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 116 Introduction 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up: Birthday Week and Dad Life 00:03:40 Tabletop Gaming Adventures 00:12:49 Discord Announcement and Munchkin Debate 00:13:07 Peak Dev on Game Pricing Psychology 00:25:12 Notable Indie Releases This Week 00:33:34 Dunecrawl Review - Gameplay Overview 00:47:02 Dunecrawl - Story and World Building 00:51:03 Dunecrawl - Visuals and Art Design 00:57:12 Dunecrawl - Sound, Performance, and Final Rating 01:03:22 Listener Questions: Missed Reviews and Favorite Bosses 01:14:19 Rec Room: 3D Printing and Winter Burrow Notable Releases This Week: Big Hops - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops/ Hytale - https://hytale.com/ Cassette Boy - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2334330/CASSETTE_BOY/ NEWS: Peak Dev Explains The Completely Bonkers Psychology Behind Game Prices - https://kotaku.com/game-pricing-indie-steam-peak-content-warning-2000658886 REC ROOM: Bambu Lab A1 - https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1 Dexter and the Moonrocks - https://www.dexterandthemoonrocks.com/ Winter Burrow - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/Winter_Burrow/ Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,dunecrawl review, dunecrawl gameplay

    1h 21m

  7. JAN 7

    115. Biggest indie genre of 2026?

    Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 115 Introduction 00:01:28 Weekend Catch-Up and Dad Life Updates 00:05:02 Tommy's Week: Painting and New Year's 00:09:03 Discord Announcement and Winter Burrow Update 00:12:35 Notable Indie Releases: Gamblers Table and Past Fate 00:17:23 Fickle Card Legend and Evo Krio 00:22:08 Death Machine and Dreadmist Previews 00:26:10 Star Rupture Deep Dive 00:30:06 Steam Winter Sale Haul 00:35:06 Hollow Knight Silksong Wins Steam Awards 00:41:31 2026 Indie Games to Watch 00:45:18 More 2026 Previews: Don't Stop Girly Pop and Demon Tides 00:49:16 Slay the Spire 2, Abyss X Zero, and Mina the Hollower 00:52:34 Virtue and a Sledgehammer Plus Witchbrook 00:55:52 Listener Questions: Animal Crossing and Pretzels 01:01:52 Biggest Indie Genre of 2026 Prediction 01:05:05 Rec Room Recommendations Notable Releases This Week: Winterburrow: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008740/Winter_Burrow/ - winter solstice update Gamblers Table: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618390/Gamblers_Table/ Past Fate: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1028510/Past_Fate/ Fickle Card Legend: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4087980/Fickle_Card_Legend/ EvoCreo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3791450/EvoCreo/ Death Machine: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741830/Death_Machine/ Dreadmyst: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4241850/Dreadmyst/ StarRupture: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631270/StarRupture/ NEWS: https://frvr.com/blog/hollow-knight-silksong-wins-steams-game-of-the-year-with-a-staggering-43-million-votes-from-pc-players/ https://www.inverse.com/gaming/biggest-upcoming-indie-games-2026-most-anticipated REC ROOM: Morsels - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1719040/Morsels/ Delta Online - https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/1pxcejs/delta_online_is_available/ Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games

    1h 13m

  8. JAN 1

    114. The Juicies 2025!

    Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games. 🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹 👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe. 🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes. 📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Juicies 2025 Introduction 00:02:07 Holiday Catch-Up and Family Updates 00:11:23 Discord Announcement and Free Game Deals 00:12:41 Upcoming 2026 Indie Games Preview 00:26:42 The Juicies Begin: Best Narrative and Best Character 00:35:50 Most Replayability and Best Art Direction 00:41:54 Biggest Surprise and Best Hidden Gem 00:48:11 Best Score and Favorite Game Mechanic 00:54:37 Biggest Disappointment and Most Anticipated 2026 01:02:01 Reviewed Game of the Year Awards 01:08:55 Overall Game of the Year: Slots and Daggers 01:15:13 Listener Questions and New Year's Resolutions 01:22:22 Rec Room: Playtester.io and Wake Up Dead Man NEWS: https://www.gamesradar.com/upcoming-indie-games/ REC ROOM: Playtester.io Wake Up Dead Man - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_Up_Dead_Man Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games

    1h 29m
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An indie game podcast brought to you by Tommy Fresh and Matty Juice! In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.

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