Mini Indie Van: An Indie Games Podcast

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A monthly mini podcast dedicated to indie games! Host Fulya celebrates indie games with special guests, spotlights upcoming releases and much more. Support on Patreon for early, ad-free access!

  1. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Mini Indie Van Detour: Woodo Developer Interview

    Seth and Fulya sit down with Julia and Don from Tiny Monks Tales and chat in depth about their recently released game Woodo. Woodo is available on Steam, PS5, XBOX X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Website: https://www.woodo-game.com/ ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★ Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer Tony Baker Trucker Sloth ★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★ Brian Reese ★ GOLD MEMBERS ★ Adam K AwesomeDave1337 Brad Moore Cecily Carrozza Dan & Luma Dannohh Emily O'Kelley Jon32 Laura LigerWoods330 Mr Giggles Patrice Mallette Peje EP Smokeless Joe Steven Keller TechMike Tim Paullin

  2. Oct 1

    Mini Indie Van 21: Horror Indies & Games with Spooky Vibes

    Tis the spoopy season! Join Seth the tired podcaster and Fulya the witch as they chat about indie games that are horror themed and ones that have some spooky vibes to them. Highlighted games:  Stories of Somnia (PC) Soggy Beans (PC) Topic: Horror Indies & Games with Spooky Vibes Love Eternal (All platforms)Gone Home (All platforms) Desktop Explorer (PC) Stray (All platforms) Well Dweller (PC) Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping (All platforms) Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule: ⁠https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/⁠ Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★ Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer Tony Baker Trucker Sloth ★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★ Brian Reese ★ GOLD MEMBERS ★ Adam K AwesomeDave1337 Brad Moore Cecily Carrozza Dan & Luma Dannohh Emily O'Kelley Jon32 Laura LigerWoods330 Mr Giggles Patrice Mallette Peje EP Smokeless Joe Steven Keller TechMike Tim Paullin

  3. Sep 17

    Mini Indie Van 20: Curse of Resthaven w/ Scott Christian

    Seth is in the driver's seat while Fulya is off and about in Germany... but that doesn't mean he's alone on this road trip! Scott Christian is the creative director at Hilltop Studios and he's here to tell us all about their new game Curse of Resthaven! Wishlist Curse of Resthaven on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/Curse_of_Resthaven/ Follow Hilltop on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/playhilltop.bsky.social Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule: ⁠https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/⁠ Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji ★ LINKS ★ ► Get Exclusive Perks on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★ Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer Tony Baker Trucker Sloth ★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★ Brian Reese ★ GOLD MEMBERS ★ Adam K AwesomeDave1337 Benny Brad Moore Cecily Carrozza Dan & Luma Dannohh Emily O'Kelley Jon32 Laura LigerWoods330 Mr Giggles Patrice Mallette Peje EP Smokeless Joe Steven Keller TechMike Tim Paullin

  4. Aug 6

    Mini Indie Van 19: Visual Novels and Interactive Narratives

    What makes a good visual novel or interactive narrative game? Seth and Fulya discuss their thoughts on these categories and provide examples of their favourites. Highlighted games:  Turnip Mountain (PC and Consoles) Many Nights a Whisper (PC) Topic: Visual Novels and Interactive Narratives: what we love about these styles of games. Scarlet Hollow (PC) Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (PC and Consoles) If Found (PC, Switch, and Mobile) What Comes After (PC and Consoles) Paranormasight (PC, Switch, and Mobile) Night in the Woods (PC and Consoles) Random shout-outs Beacon Pines (PC, XBOX, and Switch) A Date with Death (PC) Date Everything (PC and Consoles) Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule: https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/ Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★ Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib Tony Baker Trucker Sloth ★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★ Brian Reese ★ GOLD MEMBERS ★ Adam K AwesomeDave1337 Benny Brad Moore Cecily Carrozza Dan & Luma Dannohh Emily O'Kelley Jon32 Laura LigerWoods330 Mr Giggles Patrice Mallette Peje EP Smokeless Joe Steven Keller TechMike Tim Paullin

  5. Jul 9

    Mini Indie Van 18: The Mid-year check-in episode

    Matt from Bit Harmony and So Many Games joins Fulya on this ride to chat about some of the standout indie games they’ve played so far in 2026. Highlighted games:  Pizza Tower (PC, PS, Switch) Hades (All platforms) Topic: Mid-year check-in The Wide Open Sky is Running Out of Catfish (PC) Lost & Found Co. (PC) Escape from Ever After (All platforms) Adorable Adventures (PC, PS, XBOX) Mina the Hollower (All platforms) Mixtape (PC, PS, XBOX, Switch 2) Random shout-outs Sektori (PC, PS, XBOX, Switch 2) Whisper of the House (PC, Switch) Cozy Caravan (PC, Switch) Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule: https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/ Intro and outro music created in ODDADA by FulishFuji Tropical Crust by Mr. Sauceman from Pizza Tower ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★ Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib Tony Baker Trucker Sloth ★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★ Brian Reese ★ GOLD MEMBERS ★ Adam K AwesomeDave1337 Benny Brad Moore Cecily Carrozza Dan & Luma Dannohh Emily O'Kelley Jon32 Laura LigerWoods330 Mr Giggles Patrice Mallette Peje EP Smokeless Joe Steven Keller TechMike Tim Paullin

  6. Jun 18

    Mini Indie Van 17: Summer Game Fest Top Indie Game Announcements

    In this special episode, Fulya is joined by 3 friends from the Carpool Gaming crew, and they all go on a road trip to Summer Game Fest! They list off their top 3 favourite indie game announcements that came out of ALL the showcases this season. What are YOUR top 3 indie game announcements? Let us know! Topic: SGF Indie Game announcements we’re excited to play About Fishing Blue Ridge Hunting Inkblood Apple Crumble In the Drift Into the Fire Dressmaker Slap out of it Signet City Darkbound 1666 Amsterdam Colorbound 😅 I'm sure one or two honourable mentions will stick out to you so listen closely! Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule: https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/ Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★ Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib Jonas Young Tony Baker Trucker Sloth ★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★ Brian Reese ★ GOLD MEMBERS ★ Adam K AwesomeDave1337 Benny Brad Moore Cecily Carrozza Dan & Luma Dannohh Emily O'Kelley Jon32 Laura LigerWoods330 Mr Giggles Patrice Mallette Peje EP Steven Keller TechMike Tim Paullin

  7. May 28 ·  Bonus

    Mini Indie Van Detour: SixOneIndie Showcase May 2026

    Community member Cole - aka The Good Sir - joins Fulya to chat about the SixOneIndie Showcase and they highlight some of the games they are keen to check out. Games mentioned: Rollergirl (PC) Cutout Village (All platforms) Abide (PC) Walk the Frog (PC) Graytail (PC, XBOX, Switch) The Marvelous Raincaster of Yell Holler (PC) SacriFire (PC) Grave Seasons (All platforms) Sonnet (PC) Go North (PC) SixOneIndie Showcase Steam Event: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45119430-Six-One-Indie/sale/sixoneindieshowcase2026 ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★ Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib Jonas Young Tony Baker Trucker Sloth ★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★ Brian Reese ★ GOLD MEMBERS ★ Adam K AwesomeDave1337 Benny Brad Moore Cecily Carrozza Dan & Luma Dannohh Emily O'Kelley Jon32 Laura LigerWoods330 Mr Giggles Patrice Mallette Peje EP Steven Keller TechMike Tim Paullin

  8. May 7

    Mini Indie Van 16: An Indie Games Subscription Service

    The leader of the Backtrackers, Delroy, joins Fulya to put together a list of indie games that should be on an indie games subscription service, if it was ever created by Carpool Gaming. What indie games would you add to the library? Highlighted games:  OPUS: Prism Peak (PC, Switch 1&2) High Above (PC) Topic: Mini Indie Van subscription service Hades (All platforms) Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (All platforms) Fez (PC, PS, Switch) Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (All platforms) To the Moon (All platforms) Peak (PC) Random shout-outs Outer Wilds (All platforms) Vampire Survivors (All platforms) No Man’s Sky (All platforms) Stardew Valley (All platforms) Glass Masquerade (All platforms) Spiritfarer (All platforms) Toem (All platforms) Monument Valley (All platforms) Lost & Found Co. (PC) Gris (All platforms) Neva (All platforms) Monthly Indie Game Release Schedule: https://theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2026-indie-video-game-release-schedule/ Intro and outro music - created in ODDADA by FulishFuji ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com Thanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★ Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamer Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib Jonas Young Tony Baker Trucker Sloth ★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★ Brian Reese ★ GOLD MEMBERS ★ Adam K AwesomeDave1337 Benny Brad Moore Cecily Carrozza Dan & Luma Dannohh Emily O'Kelley Jon32 Laura LigerWoods330 Mr Giggles Patrice Mallette Peje EP Steven Keller TechMike Tim Paullin

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A monthly mini podcast dedicated to indie games! Host Fulya celebrates indie games with special guests, spotlights upcoming releases and much more. Support on Patreon for early, ad-free access!

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