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The Indie Council Podcast

A weekly show all about indie games! Jill (The Indie Informer), Mike (Six One Indie), Janet (Gameonysus), and Jenny (Kimchica) are our resident indie experts, and they can"t wait to delve into what makes this part of the industry so special. Expect news, game recommendations, and deeper dives into aspects of the game industry from these four folks who range from PR, marketing, influencer work, development, community management, content creation, and beyond!

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02:27:54

The Final Verdict 2025 🏆 The Indie Council #072

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/12/04

The Council convenes for the final time in 2025 to share their top 10 indies of the year AND award teams the custom accolades created oh so many years ago!

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01:58:47

The Indie Game Awards + Indie Council Bingo Results!...

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/11/20

The Indie Council is now in session! Today's topics include celebrating the indie game nominees for The Indie Game Awards and TGAs, as well as taking a look back at our bingo predictions for the year. Were we able to shout BINGO? Listen and find out!

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01:43:55

Game of the Year Cut-off Dates? | The Indie Council #070

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/11/06

A slower week for the Council as we brace for the final push before GOTY discussions. The big question: what are we playing and how do we determine what "counts" for Game of the Year talk? We also celebrate Nov 11th: the latest "indie wave" day where there is a veritable storm of indies launching all at the same time!

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01:20:07

The Spirit of the (Halloween) Season! | The Indie...

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/10/30

The Indie Council shows up to this week's episode ready to welcome Halloween. Indie games are uniquely suited for horror, but we also shout out games for the less spooky-minded, so everyone can enjoy this autumnal time of year.

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02:08:16

October Steam Next Fest + GOTY Whispers | The Indie...

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/10/23

The Council is back after a whirlwind kickoff to the Fall season. We talk PAX AUS, weddings, rest, and (of course): Steam NextFest! Whispers of GOTY picks begin, and the Council also starts to determine what they need to do to be ready for the big end of year discussions.

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00:46:05

State of Play: September 2025 | The Indie Council:...

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/09/25

We were promised indies with an "s" in this iteration of PlayStation's State of Play, so we decided to check it out ~ we CAN confirm there were plural indies involved, so join us as we react to the show! Note: If you're listening to the audio-only version, there IS a video version via Spotify and YouTube!

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02:17:21

Catch-Up, Six One Indie Showcase, And Indiegories

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/09/18

After a busy ending of the summer season, The Indie Council gathers once again to talk about all of it. We highlight our favorites from the big gaming events and we swim through the tidal wave of games rushing out of the Six One Indie Showcase that just aired! Finally, we spend some quality time with all of you playing a game about games. Play with us: List 1, List 2, List 3.

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02:06:36

The Indie Council Reacts To The Future Games Show...

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/08/21

A special episode! Grab a warm beverage and get cozy because this is a long one, folks. With all the Gamescom festivities, The Indie Council is sitting down to watch for the gems. We also discuss a few highlights of the event so far. Don't forget to stop by the Steam page after watching!

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01:53:43

Censorship, Money, and Gaming Platforms

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/08/14

The full Indie Council is uniquely unified this week.We pick apart the Steam and Itch.io controversies, and every member has some choice words.Also, we all love a game that's been sadly flying under the radar: And Roger.Find The Podcast On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70IeWKJ... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow everyone at:@miketowndrow.bsky.social@gameonysus.bsky.social@kimchica.bsky.social@theindieinformer.bsky.social@theindiecouncil.comLinks for further reading

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02:38:20

AI and Indie Games | The Indie Council #064

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/07/24

The Council is now in session, and today, we're talking AI and indie games! In addition to sharing our thoughts about the recent Alters statement and backlash, we discuss our wider understanding of how AI is currently being used, where we see it going, and how we feel about it as a whole. Link to full show notes: https://bit.ly/TheIndieCouncil-ShowNotes⁠

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01:40:28

Oops, All Indie News! | The Indie Council #063

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/07/17

The full Indie Council dives into recent headlines for longer than even they expected. That is, before Mike can't go on any longer.Subnautica 2 team vs Krafton: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton...Krafton/Subnautica 2 Lawsuit: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indust...Strange Scaffold Summer: https://bsky.app/profile/strangescaff...Dames4Games Summer Showcase: / @dames4games Everdeep Aurora: https://store.steampowered.com/app/22...Desktop Survivors 98:

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02:01:05

The Indie Council: We Need To Talk (About Indies)

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/06/26

We're back at it again, re-exploring what "indie" may actually mean! That, plus some last SGF, Rog Xbox Ally, and Silksong thoughts for this episode. Get ready: The Council is now in session!Follow everyone at:@miketowndrow.bsky.social@gameonysus.bsky.social@kimchica.bsky.social@theindieinformer.bsky.social@theindiecouncil.comLinks for further reading and playing:Pew Pew Bang D&D: • Pew Pew Bang Season 1 Finale - The DnD Epi... Xbox Showcase:

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02:14:16

The Official Recap of SGF | The Indie Council #061

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Time for the official episode recounting and recapping SGF adventures ~ the Council is now in session!

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00:43:20

Live at Summer Game Fest! | The Indie Council...

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/06/17

A special episode on site at Summer Game Fest with Jill and Mike ~ The council is now in session as they talk all the latest news, hands-on experiences, and most memorable moments of the event!Find The Podcast On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70IeWKJ... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow everyone at:@miketowndrow.bsky.social@gameonysus.bsky.social@kimchica.bsky.social@theindieinformer.bsky.social@theindiecouncil.comLinks for further reading and playing:Toem 2:

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02:13:32

Let the (Indie) Games BEGIN! | The Indie Council #060

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Jill has prepared for the Council a battle of wits, agility, and persistence: who will come out on top? Hope you all enjoy today's extra silly episode of The Indie Council! Find the show notes here: https://bit.ly/TheIndieCouncil-ShowNotes⁠Follow everyone at:@miketowndrow.bsky.social@gameonysus.bsky.social@kimchica.bsky.social@theindieinformer.bsky.social@theindiecouncil.com

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02:24:18

PAX East + The Calm before SGF

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/05/22

We recap our PAX East memories and best of shows, and get ready for the absolute DOOZY that will be SGF!Official show notes: https://bit.ly/TheIndieCouncil-ShowNotes⁠Find The Podcast On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70IeWKJBCSvtvDWH6JIBDZ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indie-council-podcast/id1700898215 Follow everyone at:@miketowndrow.bsky.social@gameonysus.bsky.social@kimchica.bsky.social@theindieinformer.bsky.social@theindiecouncil.com

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02:12:23

Let's Talk Genre | The Indie Council #058

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/05/01

The Indie Council is now in session! Today, we're talking game genres. How useful are they as a tool, how many is too many, and why aren’t some taken seriously? Let's get into it!Official show notes: https://bit.ly/TheIndieCouncil-ShowNotes⁠Find The Podcast On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70IeWKJBCSvtvDWH6JIBDZ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indie-council-podcast/id1700898215 Follow everyone

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02:13:21

The Best Indies of Q1 (and Switch 2 Hands-on...

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/04/17

The council takes some time today to go over the best indies of Q1, both according to Metacritic score as well as personal standouts! Let us know what your favorites have been so far in the comments. Follow everyone at:@miketowndrow.bsky.social@gameonysus.bsky.social@kimchica.bsky.social@theindieinformer.bsky.social@theindiecouncil.com

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02:04:38

Nintendo Switch 2 Fast 2 Furious? (Our Switch 2...

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/04/10

The Council has convened to discussed the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and it's indie features! What did we think? We also dive into BAFTA winners, Blue Prince hype, and what we've been playing.

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02:10:55

GDC Breakdown | The Indie Council #055

The Indie Council Podcast ·

2025/03/27

The post-event energy is real in today’s episode of The Indie Council. We rally to share our experiences and the games that caught our eye across GDC’s various showcases, events, and talks. Of course, indies never stop so we have plenty of games we’ve been playing to shout from the rooftops as well.

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