Indie-opolis: Exploring The Best of Indie Creators

Indie-opolis
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Here at Indie-opolis, two otters explore the latest and greatest in indie media and projects, whether it's indie games, independently produced films, animation, comics - if it's indie, it's here! We love highlighting up and coming indie creators, and shining a light on truly passionate projects.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Is The Indie Book Scene in a Good Place? Discussing Indie Authorship with Pat the Artist: Indie-opolis E11

    Today, being an author of your own book seems to be in a very, very bizarre place, with the rise of things like Booktok, and all the good and bad that come with promotional methods like that. Today we talk to Pat the Artist, who is writing and publishing his own children's book inspired by the likes of Shel Silverstein, with a very good message, starring a character named Roger the Otter. This was a very wholesome episode! Hope you enjoy. Pat's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/nphazard.bsky.social Brownie's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter Noah's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Music composed by rct3isepic! https://bsky.app/profile/rct3isepic.bsky.social

  2. Oct 26

    Coming Full Circle, Close to the Sun! Talking with Rct3isepic, Indie Music Composer, and Composer for our show! Indie-opolis E10

    Today, the show comes full circle for its 10th episode when speaking with rct3isepic, aka Jacob, the composer for our podcast! Jacob has worked on many projects before, including the fan animated Emperor's New Groove and Road to El Dorado crossover "The Road to Kuzcotopia", Tron Frontiers, and many, many more projects from others in our circle! This episode was a long time coming, so enjoy a gleeful conversation about theme parks, Tron, Disney animation, Indiana Jones, Shia Lebeouf for some reason, and plenty, plenty more! Thanks to Jacob for being a great friend, and helping get this show off the ground! Here's to many more episodes of Indie-opolis! Brownie's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter Noah's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Music composed by rct3isepic! https://bsky.app/profile/rct3isepic.bsky.social 0:00 Introduction, the hosts talk about Re:Zero, Sword Art Online and the isekai anime trend 13:00 Talking to Jacob, aka rct3isepic, composer for Indie-opolis and coaster enthusiast 18:35 Jacob's origins with Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 23:45 The Industrial Light and Magic documentary on Disney Plus 25:00 Talking ALL about Tron, Tron 1 being ahead of its time, Tron Legacy still looking gorgeous, and Tron Ares deserving better 27:45 Robert Zemeckis' fall from grace with mo-cap CGI 34:00 Tron Ares was much better than live action Snow White, and deserved better 35:15 Seeing all the Tron films in theaters 41:38 John Lasseter's origins from Tron to Pixar to Skydance 47:45 Michael B Jordan being one of the best actors of the 21st century 49:20 Jacob's Wild Waves theme park video series 55:00 Shia Lebeouf's history as a troubled child actor 57:43 Indiana Jones with a live orchestra 1:00:03 Disney bringing back the Magic of Disney Animation to Hollywood Studios, and Once Upon a Studio being perfect 1:06:06 Conclusion, Jacob's new projects and where to find him

  3. Oct 23

    Tatooing and TikTok! Talking with Booker/Chinchilladaas, Chinchilla Vtuber and Tatoo Artist: Indie-oplis Episode 9

    Today, Noah and Brownie speak to Chinchilladaas, a chinchilla vtuber/TikToker and IRL friend of the channel, who is also a former tatoo artist! We talk with her about her experiences being a tatoo artist, advice she has for anyone wanting to create in general, regardless of the medium, AI art infesting the tatoo space, and new games she's been playing like Star Wars Galactic Racer, and her anticipation for Kingdom Hearts 4. Also talked about Japan trips, Steins;Gate, Disney parks, Mountain Dew's Tennessee origins, and more! Enjoy a laid back and very insightful convo! Watch Booker on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/chinchilladaas Booker's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chinchillladas Follow her other socials here: https://linktr.ee/chinchilladas Brownie's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter Noah's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Music composed by rct3isepic! https://bsky.app/profile/rct3isepic.bsky.social 0:00 Introduction, the hosts discuss MAGFest and Washington DC 11:23 Introducing Booker, who talks about her tatoo experience and artistry 17:00 The treacherous drive through Tennessee and Mountain Dew's Tennessee origins 20:31 The flatness of Texas and tinyness of Sonic Expo 24:30 AI Art infiltrating the tatoo industry 31:03 Talking about the host's trip to Japan 32:33 Steins;Gate's 15th anniversary was being celebrated during the 2024 Japan trip 34:11 Tokyo Disney parks being the best Disney Parks 37:00 The Smithsonian Musems and MAGFest 43:45 Booker's advice to fellow indie creatives, and the danger of burnout 48:26 Star Wars Galatic Racer and the prequel era nostalgia 49:50 Booker's love of the Hellraiser video game and the film series' history, Noah's excitement for the Ocarina of Time remake 55:54 Booker and Noah's excitement for Kingdom Hearts 4 58:28 Kingdom Hearts getting too much involvement from corporate Disney 1:03:21 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days' profound themes about the workforce and finding solace in simpler things in life

  4. Oct 16

    Crash Bandicoot and Calico Cats! Talking to Benjamage about Calico Wilder, upcoming Indie 3D Platformer: Indie-opolis E8

    Today, we talk to Benjamage, a YouTuber formerly known as Black Mage Maverick, who is making his own Crash Bandicoot inspired 3D platformer called Calico Wilder! This proved to be a very fun conversation, with two otters discussing a cat. We talk about the rise and fall and rise again of 3D platformers, and what the future holds for the genre. Hope you enjoy! Wishlist Calico Wilder here (demo out now!): https://store.steampowered.com/app/4638630/Calico_Wilder_and_the_Crystal_Blade/ Ben's channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenjaMage Brownie's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter Noah's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Music composed by rct3isepic! https://bsky.app/profile/rct3isepic.bsky.social 0:00 Introduction, talking about Rhythm Heaven and WarioWare 2:30 Rhythm Thief being an underrated Sega gem and its bizarre appearance on TikTok 8:54 Astro Bot being a 3D platforming gem full of PlayStation Easter eggs 10:30 Jak and Daxter's recomped PC ports 19:08 Talking to Benjamage about Calico Wilder, a 3D platforming indie throwback! 24:17 Psychonauts 1's somewhat problematic mental health rep, and how Psychonauts 2 improved 32:49 Kingdom Hearts 1 being the best KH game 39:45 Ben's process behind developing Calico Wilder, and some of his inspirations! 43:37 Ben's story as a student indie dev, and why student indie devs are awesome in general 1:03:57 Conclusion, how to set your own path and collaborate with others for an indie project

  5. Oct 9

    The Wide World of VRChat Indie Creators! Talking to Apollo Argyle, VRChat Creator and Developer Behind Tron Frontiers: Indie-Opolis E7

    VRChat has proven to be a wide world and major platform for up and coming indie creators! VRchat provides so many options for creating custom models, games, and 3D worlds, so it's no wonder it has become a breeding ground for new developers and artists. Today, we speak to Apollo Argyle, the developer behind the up and coming VRChat game Tron Frontiers, discussing where their inspiration comes from, how VRChat has helped them feel welcomed, and of course nerd out about things like Tron, Transformers, Avatar The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and lots more. Hope you enjoy! Apollo's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/apolloargyle.bsky.social Brownie's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter Noah's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Music composed by rct3isepic! https://bsky.app/profile/rct3isepic.bsky.social

  6. Oct 6

    From Disney to Indie: Talking to Walaber, Creator of the Flipnote-Inspired Co-op Game Reason & Rhyme, and Former Disney Interactive Employee! Indie-opolis E6

    One of the greatest boons of going indie is getting out of the range of giant megacorporations - and what megacorporation is possible more famous (or more infamous, depending on your perspective) than the House of Mouse themselves, Disney! Today we speak with Walaber, former Disney Interactive employee who worked at the studio from 2005-2016, and was the lead designer for the story mode for Toy Story 3: The Video Game, as well as being involved in other projects like Epic Mickey and Where's My Water. We speak about his experience working at Disney and briefly Universal, what drove him to go indie after leaving Universal, how he is porting one of his games, Parking Garage Race Rally, to the Sega Saturn, the unfortunate events of Sega and Level-5 using AI in their upcoming games, and more. Also touched upon are the Sega Dreamcast, VeggieTales predicting AI, the game Ghost Trick, the Mario Galaxy movie, the current state of the MCU, and other things. Hope you enjoy a very informative episode! Wishlist Reason and Rhyme here! Releases on October 15, 2026! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4461870/Reason_and_Rhyme/ Walaber's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/walaber His Twitter: https://x.com/walaber and Bluesky: https://www.twitch.tv/walaber Brownie's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter Noah's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Music composed by rct3isepic! https://bsky.app/profile/rct3isepic.bsky.social 0:00 Introduction, Talking about Brownie's Bizarre Experience with a Programming Job Offer Email Flip-Flopping 3:57 DSiWare and Lost Media 7:05 Professor Layton's bizarre game twists and strange prequels 11:07 The Mario Galaxy Movie, and why the MCU and Sonic movies are basically the only successful cinematic universes 19:18 Talking to Walaber about their history at Disney Interactive 21:00 Walaber created the story mode for Toy Story 3: The Video Game, also worked on Epic Mickey and Where's My Water 24:30 Disney's unusual history with video games 37:20 Walaber's brief stint at Universal working on mobile games, such a Fast n Furious game 39:05 Walaber's decision to go indie, and the games he has made 48:20 How Twitch has helped Walaber promote his indie projects 49:58 Walaber is porting one of his games to the Sega Saturn 55:02 Remembering the Sega Dreamcast 57:10 Level-5 and Sega succumbing to AI 59:40 How VeggieTales predicted AI, back in 2003! 1:02:00 Reason and Rhyme, a Flipnote-inspired co-op game! 1:14:40 Conclusion

  7. Oct 2

    The Struggles With Marketing Your Indie Project, and Finding the Right Methods: Talking With Curdle, Developer of 4x4 In A Furniture Store: Indie-opolis E5

    The indie game scene is bigger than ever in the modern era, but it can be difficult to market your indie project at times! There are many avenues to market indie games these days, be it showcasing a demo at conventions like PAX or MAGfest, or other avenues such as social media or making the right kind of connections, and it can be very overwhelming to do so. Today, we talk about those struggles while speaking with Curdle, the developer of 4x4 in A Furniture Store, an upcoming chaotic truck simulator where you attempt to navigate an IKEA-sized furniture store in a 4x4 truck! Hope you enjoy today's insightful conversation! Wishlist 4x4 in a Furniture Store here! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4135570/4x4_in_a_Furniture_Store/ Brownie's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter Noah's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Music composed by rct3isepic! https://bsky.app/profile/rct3isepic.bsky.social

  8. Sep 29

    Mental Health and Neurodivergent Burnout Being A Big Reality in the Indie Scene: Talking with OtterMakeGames about the Reality of Mental Burnout Behind The Scenes: Indie-Opolis E4

    In the indie scene, there's a lot of people working in this space who are neurodivergent, just because the draw of being able to work on your own creative passions and put that out there in the world, dedicating your time and energy to it is a very neurodivergent thing. As both being neurodivergent otters, we speak to another neurodivergent otter, that being OtterMakeGames about their approach to streaming and game development, and how they balance being on the spectrum and keeping their creative output and development pipeline intact, while never losing the passion that drew them to it to begin with. Hope you enjoy an in depth conversation! OtterMakeGame's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/ottermakegames.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/ottermakegames Wishlist Once We Were Home here! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279730/Once_Were_Home/ Brownie's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter Noah's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Music composed by rct3isepic! https://bsky.app/profile/rct3isepic.bsky.social

  9. Sep 25

    How AI is Impeding on the Gaming Industry: Talking With Seismic Squirrel, Creator of Aether and Iron about How AI was predicted for so long: Indie-opolis E3

    AI has been a very recent scourge on the indie scene, and really just the creative scene in general. What can be done to keep AI from impeding on your creativity and your work, and was there always a series of signs warning us about this future we're living in currently? Today we talk with Tyler of Seismic Squirrel, the studio behind Aether and Iron, a dieselpunk visual novel RPG that Noah demo'd at PAX East. We discuss the impact of AI on gaming, how 80s sci fi was strangely prescient at predicting all of this, and even how things like Wall E or VeggieTales nailed it as well. Prepare for the most oddly in depth episode yet! Get Aether & Iron on Steam here! Coming to Xbox soon as well: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1836560/Aether__Iron/ Brownie's socials: https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social Noah's socials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6c0HzYntbeEOAHr-ydYJw https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Intro music composed by rct3isepic: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:afrv6y3zkds5dvh4bjgcassb

  10. Sep 22

    Is Indie Filmmaking the Best It's Ever Been? Talking About the Modern State of Indie Filmmaking with Neox, Founder of DarkFoxStudios! Indie-Opolis E2

    With many indie creators currently getting major forays into the film industry recently, such as the films Obsession and The Backrooms being created by people who got their start as YouTubers and becoming two of the biggest movies of 2026, and also the movie Buddy taking off, it seems fitting to discuss the current state of indie filmmaking and how the line between indie and mainstream is slowly becoming less difficult to breach. Today, we discuss the current state of indie filmmaking with Neox, an indie filmmaker and the head of DarkFox Studios! We discuss all sorts of things, from the furry fandom, Pixar, Sonic fan films, Disney Parks, Avatar The Last Airbender and beyond! Neox's socials: https://www.youtube.com/@NeoxSereki/featured https://bsky.app/profile/neoxsereki.bsky.social Brownie's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter Noah's socials: https://bsky.app/profile/noahotter.bsky.social Music composed by rct3isepic! https://bsky.app/profile/rct3isepic.bsky.social

  11. Sep 18

    Indie-opolis E1: Interviewing an Autistic Game Developer about Wizard Magic, a game with an Autistic Main Character!

    Welcome to the premiere of Indie-opolis, a podcast hosted by two otters interviewing various passionate indie creators about the projects they are working on and the things they love! For the first episode, the hosts interview Arkington, an autistic game developer who reached out personally due to one of the host's coverage of autism related media. Arkington has made a game starring an autistic main character, and that game is Wizard Magic! Together they discuss the state of indie game development, what true passion achieves in the workspace, and navigating creative spaces as an autistic person. Wishlist Wizard Magic here, and try the demo! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4476370/Wizard_Magic_DEMO/?curator_clanid=46084998 Brownie's socials: https://www.twitch.tv/emotionalsupportotter https://bsky.app/profile/otterbrownie.bsky.social Noah's socials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6c0HzYntbeEOAHr-ydYJw Intro music composed by rct3isepic: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:afrv6y3zkds5dvh4bjgcassb

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Here at Indie-opolis, two otters explore the latest and greatest in indie media and projects, whether it's indie games, independently produced films, animation, comics - if it's indie, it's here! We love highlighting up and coming indie creators, and shining a light on truly passionate projects.

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