A full, weekly re-airing of Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games podcast's A Year of UFO 50 series - a weekly bookclub packed with incredible guests, examining all 50 games (and beyond) in UFO 50.
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Epilogue: Final developer interview
Friday, September 18, 2026 • Duration 02:11:35
We're joined by (most of) the developers of UFO 50 - Derek Yu, Jon Perry, Eirik Suhrke, Tyriq Plummer, and Paul Hubans - to close out our series with a project-spanning discussion of their development process, how they're feeling a year out from launch, and so much more.
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE!
Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 03:10:23
Full audio from our epic live series finale, packed with previous series guests, tarot readings, mad libs, touching listener letters, and so much more. Come laugh and cry with us, say goodbye to UFO 50, and hear what's next for Eggplant!
Next week: Final interview with the UFO 50 recovery team!
We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Steve Gillham (OzymandiasAV) to discuss [REDACTED] hidden within the UFO 50 collection. Massive spoilers ahead!
Next week: Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games Presents: A Year of UFO 50 Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE! (Airing live on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 at 7:30pm CST at https://www.twitch.tv/eggplantshow)
We're joined by Izzy Kestrel (Gexfeld, A Good Videogame), Shawn Alexander Allen (Treachery in Beatdown City), and the one and only Rand Hall (UFO 50 Voicemailer Extraordinaire) to discuss Cyber Owls, the 50th and final* game in the UFO 50 collection.
"A superweapon threatens to destroy the world, and it's up to the Cyber Owls to save the day!"
We're joined by Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything), and Steve Gillham (OzymandiasAV) to discuss Campanella 3, the 49th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"It's time for Pilot to return to what he does best -- flying the Campanella through deep space!"
The Unearthed Treasure Room: An Alternative Showcase of Overlooked Games
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Seaside Drive
Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 01:40:59
We're joined by Daniel Mullins (Inscryption), Tonda Ros (Blue Prince), and Glove (UFO 50 Historian/ska podcaster) to discuss Seaside Drive, the 48th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Nothing's more relaxing than a nice long drive by the sea... Complete with plenty of gunfire!"
We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Jackie Vecchitto (Trombone Champ), and Xalavier Nelson (Strange Scaffold) to discuss Quibble Race, the 47th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"In the seedy world of Quibble racing, sometimes it takes shady tactics to get ahead."
We're joined by Alfredo Barraza (Riot Games), Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), and Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis) to discuss Combatants, the 46th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"The evil Red Ants have taken your land! Fight Back and defend your queen!"
Manifesto: The 21st Century Will Be Defined By Games by Eric Zimmerman
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mini & Max
Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 02:05:45
We're joined by Billy Basso (Animal Well), Ben Wilson (Saltsea Chronicles), Kayin (I Wanna Be The Guy), and Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) to discuss Mini & Max, the 45th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Mini and her dog Max are locked in the storage room. Harness the magic of shrinking to escape!"
We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Eileen Hollinger (Capybara Games) to discuss Pilot Quest, the 44th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"The Campanella has crashed! Fix it by harvesting resources and exploring the wild zone."
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