Secret Boss - A Video Game Auteur Podcast

Secret Boss

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A podcast about the best auteurs in gaming, whether they deserve that title or not. You can find Author Function and Galvan on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and @GalvanChannel

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sylvie: challenging, unconventional, and cute 💖 (Sylvie Lime, Cat Planet, Sylvie RPG, Clockwork Calamity in Mushroom World)

We discuss your favorite game dev's favorite game dev and her games Sylvie Lime, Cat Planet, Sylvie RPG, Clockwork Calamity in Mushroom World, and more. sylvie Research Document:https://sb-sylvie.odie.us/ Edited by Author Function. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

39 min
12/16/2025

Stephen "Mortdog" Mortimer's Adapting Career (Teamfight Tactics, Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, Crosswords Plus)

We talk about Stephen "Mortdog" Mortimer, most famous for being the current ongoing lead designer behind League of Legends's autobattler Teamfight Tactics, but also responsible for the mini-Mario games in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series and... other games at Nintendo of America! Does Mortimer have a throughline in his work? Is Crosswords Plus secretly the best game in his ludography? Has anyone ever had a non-toxic relationship with League of Legends? All the questions and more answered in this episode. Galvan wrote this description by the way. Stephen Mortimer Research Document: https://sb-stephenmortimer.odie.us/ Edited by Galvan. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

47 min
11/14/2025

Dan Ferguson's Art of Advertising (Elf Bowling, Keebler’s Mega Minions AR Fudge Stripe Cookie Quest)

We talk about Dan Ferguson's many strange advertising games, including Elf Bowling, Keebler’s Mega Minions AR Fudge Stripe Cookie Quest, WebMD games, Princess Cruises’ Interactive Flight Simulation Game, and more very real corporate advertisements that actually exist. Dan Ferguson Research Document: https://sb-danferguson.odie.us/ Edited by Author Function. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

51 min
10/31/2025

Yoshimiru's One Game Miracle (Metal Slader Glory)

We talk about Yoshimiru Hoshi's one game Metal Slader Glory, how it pushed the Famicom (plus the adventure game genre!) to new heights, and Yoshimiru's dedication to the title even today. Yoshimiru Hoshi Research Document: https://sb-yoshimiru.odie.us/ Edited by Galvan. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

35 min
10/15/2025

Victor Gijsbers's Hidden Dilemmas (De Baron, Fate, The Game Formerly Known as Hidden Nazi Mode, Kerkerkruip, Turandot, Xanthippe's Last Night)

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual assault, pedophilia, fascism We talk about Victor Gijsbers's interactive fiction games, including De Baron, Fate, The Game Formerly Known as Hidden Nazi Mode, Kerkerkruip, Turandot, and Xanthippe's Last Night with Socrates. Victor Gijsbers Research Document: https://sb-victorgijsbers.odie.us/ Edited by Author Function. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

1h 35m
10/05/2025

Shigeru Miyamoto, The Mario Guy. You Know Him, Right? (Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda, Devil World, Excitebike, Kung Fu)

We get into the DEEP CUTS this time with underground artist Shigeru Miyamoto—oh wait, he actually created Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, which are two of the most lucrative properties in video games, along with Donkey Kong, Super Mario 64, Devil World, Excitebike, and Kung Fu. How did an industrial design major like Miyamoto adopt the "game designer" title so early? Did his philosophy change as he moved from arcade cabinets to home consoles? Is Super Mario Run a hidden masterpiece!? Shigeru Miyamoto Research Document: https://sb-shigerumiyamoto.odie.us/ Edited by Galvan. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

1h 21m
08/25/2025

Terry Cavanagh's Escaped Prototypes (VVVVVV, Super Hexagon, Dicey Dungeons)

We talk about Terry Cavanagh's popular indie darlings, VVVVVV, Super Hexagon, Dicey Dungeons, as well as his smaller experiments, including Tiny Heist, American Dream, and Moving Stories. Terry Cavanagh Research Document: https://sb-terrycavanagh.odie.us/ Edited by Author Function. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

1h 50m
08/15/2025

Christine Love: Messy Queer Artist (Analogue: A Hate Story, Digital: A Love Story, Ladykiller in a Bind, Get in the Car, Loser!)

CONTENT WARNING: Heavy discussion of sexual assault, pedophilia, transphobia, misogyny, homophobia, racism. This episode is NSFW. We talk about the messy queer sci-fi romance visual novels of Christine Love, including Analogue: A Hate Story, Ladykiller in a Bind, and Get in the Car, Loser! Christine Love Research Document: https://sb-christinelove.odie.us/ Edited by Galvan. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

1h 6m
07/08/2025

thecatamites Makes Game-Shaped Things (Anthology of the Killer, Space Funeral, 10 Beautiful Postcards, Goblet Grotto, Magic Wand, Murder Dog IV)

We talk about the strange and abstract games of thecatamites, including Space Funeral, 10 Beautiful Postcards, and Anthology of the Killer. thecatamites Research Document:https://sb-thecatamites.odie.us/ Edited by Author Function. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

49 min
06/30/2025

Toshio Iwai Plays Image Plays Music Plays Image (Electroplankton, Otocky, Sound Factory/Sound Fantasy)

We talk about the music based games(?) of Toshio Iwai, including Otocky, Sound Factory, and Electroplankton. Toshio Iwai Research Document: https://sb-toshioiwai.odie.us/ Edited by Galvan. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

39 min
06/01/2025

Jay Tholen Dares You To Empathize (Hypnospace Outlaw, Dropsy, Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer)

We talk about the point and click Christian inspired games of Jay Tholen, including Dropsy, Hypnospace Outlaw, Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer. Jay Tholen Research Document: https://sb-jaytholen.odie.us/ Edited by Author Function. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

1h 3m
05/23/2025

Bennett Foddy's Name is Cursed by Millions (Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, QWOP, CLOP, GIRP, Multibowl)

We talk about the infamous physics-based rage games of Bennett Foddy, including QWOP, Multibowl, and Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy. Bennett Foddy Research Document: https://sb-bennettfoddy.odie.us/ Edited by Galvan. You can find Author Function on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and Galvan at https://galvan1.neocities.org/.

38 min

12 Episodes

A podcast about the best auteurs in gaming, whether they deserve that title or not. You can find Author Function and Galvan on YouTube at @AuthorFunctions and @GalvanChannel

Creator

Secret Boss
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

12
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

Secret Boss - A Video Game Auteur Podcast