Producers Producing

Ryan Snyder
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What does it really take to lead creative teams and ship great games? Hosted by a 19+ year game industry veteran, Producers Producing features candid conversations with fellow producers and honest reflections on leadership, personal growth, and team dynamics. If you're a producer, aspiring leader, or simply curious about how complex work gets done, this show helps you learn, lead, and level up.

Episodes

  1. Production Styles Across Studios: Hear Nick Pham & Melissa Borda's Insights

    MAR 13

    Production Styles Across Studios: Hear Nick Pham & Melissa Borda's Insights

    Explore contrasting production journeys with Melissa Borda (former Light Forge Games, current Garden Interactive) and Nick Pham (Red Storm Entertainment) as they share their transitions from Iron Galaxy to dramatically different development environments. From managing a nimble 30-person indie team to coordinating 100+ developers at Ubisoft, discover how these producers adapt methodologies, embrace remote collaboration tools, and prioritize team dynamics. Both reveal how their unexpected paths into production taught them valuable lessons about flexibility, curiosity, and putting people first in game development. Join us for practical insights into leadership across the spectrum of game production! This is a follow up from Episode 3. I never posted the complete podcast I did with Melissa Borda and Nick Pham. While Nick needed some internal review time (rightfully so), I opted to post an edited version with just Melissa. After official sign off and a slight tweak, I never did hit that render button and post the complete version.

    43 min
  2. Putting People First: Melissa Borda's Approach to Game Production

    03/15/2024

    Putting People First: Melissa Borda's Approach to Game Production

    Melissa Borda guides her team at Lightforge Games with empathy and a people first approach. Tune in to hear Melissa's journey from studying animation to discovering her passion for game production and her path through various roles in the game industry.

    27 min
  3. From Art to Agile: Jeff Outlaw's Unique Path in Game Production

    02/20/2024

    From Art to Agile: Jeff Outlaw's Unique Path in Game Production

    On this episode of Producers Producing, we welcome Jeff Outlaw, Executive Producer at Netvrk. After starting his career in art and animation, Jeff made his way to Australia where he shifted into game production. There he learned all about Agile development from another coach which really shaped how he thought about team dynamics and communication.  Tune in as we talk all things game production, Jeff's move into VR and then later Blockchain development, and the lessons learned along the way. Also be sure to check out Jeff's animated series: Hazzard Hollow Locals!

    39 min
  4. From QA to Senior Producer: Tarl's 23-Year Journey in Game Dev

    02/07/2024

    From QA to Senior Producer: Tarl's 23-Year Journey in Game Dev

    Dive into the world of game production with Tarl Raney, a seasoned producer with nearly 23 years of experience. In this inaugural episode of Producers Producing, Tarl shares his journey from QA at Nintendo to Senior Producer at Stray Kite Studios, revealing the invaluable lessons learned along the way.  Whether you're aspiring to enter game development or looking to deepen your knowledge of production, Tarl's experience offer valuable lessons on navigating the wild's of game production. Join us for a deep dive into the processes, celebrate the artistry, and unpack valuable insights in today's episode!

    52 min
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About

What does it really take to lead creative teams and ship great games? Hosted by a 19+ year game industry veteran, Producers Producing features candid conversations with fellow producers and honest reflections on leadership, personal growth, and team dynamics. If you're a producer, aspiring leader, or simply curious about how complex work gets done, this show helps you learn, lead, and level up.

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Snyder
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Snyder
  • Show Website
    Producers Producing