An indie game podcast brought to you by Tommy Fresh and Matty Juice! In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
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Steam Has a SLOP Problem - Next Fest (Fresh Juice - Episode 153)
Season 1 · Episode 153
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 01:15:08
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
00:00 Intro
02:11 Catch Up / What We've Been Playing
14:22 Juicy Take: Steam Early Access and Abandoned Games
21:17 Bad House Demo Impressions
25:43 Notable Releases: Mycopunk 1.0
27:59 Tape to Tape 1.0
30:40 Emberville Demo
35:08 Wyldheart Demo
36:49 DeadRoot Gameplay Trailer
38:58 Steam Next Fest: AI Slop and Demo Discoveries
57:01 Listener Questions: Surviving a Horror Franchise
59:06 Alter Egos and Trading Lives for a Day
01:03:29 Halloween Candy Picks
01:09:04 Rec Room: NVIDIA SHIELD Pro and Doom Scroll
01:13:16 Outro
NEWS:
DeadRoot | Cozy After Dark Trailer - https://youtu.be/bIyzfQ1X8R4
Steam Next Fest - https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest
Bad House Demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/5058480/Bad_House_Demo/
Notable Releases This Week:
* Mycopunk 1.0 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3247750/Mycopunk/
* Tape to Tape 1.0 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1566200/Tape_to_Tape/
* Emberville Demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295170/Emberville/
* Wyldheart Demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3642910/Wyldheart/
Rec Room:
* NVIDIA SHIELD Pro - https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/
* Doom Scroll - https://www.doomscrollband.com/
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,steam next fest,steam early access,ai in games,indie game demos,bad house,mycopunk,tape to tape,emberville,wyldheart,deadroot
Too MANY Balatro-Likes? (Fresh Juice - Episode 152)
Season 1 · Episode 152
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 01:04:46
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹
👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe.
🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes.
📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
00:00 Intro
01:44 Catch Up
09:23 Juicy Take: Too Many Balatro-Likes?
16:53 What We've Been Playing: Thronefall
21:24 Isle Goblin Playtest
25:52 Enshrouded 1.0 and Sparkworks
30:15 Slow Game Club
32:31 Notable Releases
39:11 Triple-I Showcase Highlights
51:36 Indie Game Sales
53:11 No Man's Sky on iPhone and iPad
55:55 App Store Indie Games Week
57:09 Listener Question: Your Real-Life Pokémon
01:00:15 Rec Room
01:03:29 Outro
NEWS:
Triple-I Initiative October Showcase - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/triple-i-initiative-october-2026-everything-announced-at-the-showcase/
No Man's Sky on iPhone and iPad - https://www.nomanssky.com/2026/10/no-mans-sky-ios/
App Store Indie Games Week - https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/12/app-store-indie-games-week/
Slow Game Club - https://www.slowgame.club/
Notable Releases This Week:
* Chained Beasts - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3569420/Chained_Beasts/
* over the hill - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2929250/over_the_hill/
* Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4231820/Castlevania_Belmonts_Curse/
Rec Room:
* Ted Lasso Season 4 - https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy
* Ribbon Factory - Madra Salach - https://music.apple.com/us/song/6814616252
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,balatro,balatro likes,triple i initiative,thronefall,isle goblin,enshrouded,no mans sky,mobile indie games,chained beasts,castlevania belmonts curse
RuneScape 4 Is REAL, AAA Devs Go Indie & Thronefall DLC (Fresh Juice - Episode 151)
Season 1 · Episode 151
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 01:09:58
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve. In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games
🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹
👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe.
🔔 Don't forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on our latest episodes.
📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome and Episode 151 Introduction
00:01:29 Weekend Catch-Up: Eagles Loss, Gears of War, and AI Projects
00:07:53 Tommy's Busy Week: Concerts, Tournaments, and RuneScape Grinding
00:11:21 Discord Community Invite
00:15:03 What We've Been Playing: Desk Crawl and Blastered
00:20:42 Tommy's Gaming: Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Thronefall DLC Hype
00:32:07 Notable Indie Releases: Wildaria, Echo Weaver, and More
00:42:05 BREAKING NEWS: RuneScape 4 Announcement
00:44:22 Gaming News: AAA Developers Going Indie
00:50:35 More News: CAA's Indie Game Fund and Steam Autumn Sale
00:55:15 Listener Questions: Animals in Games, Board Game Adaptations, and Global Messages
01:02:09 Rec Room Recommendations: Gears of War E-Day and Orbita
NEWS:
RuneScape 4 announced - https://play.runescape.com/4
AAA developers going indie - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/its-less-risky-to-be-the-masters-of-our-own-fate-the-aaa-developers-going-indie
CAA launches Frame 1 Games - https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/caa-indie-game-fund-frame1games-1236841590/
Steam Autumn Sale - https://store.steampowered.com/
Notable Releases This Week:
* Wildaria - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1965550/Wildaria/
* Echo Weaver - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2184080/Echo_Weaver/
* Burn With Me - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/Burn_With_Me/
* Poly Fighter - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3977340/Poly_Fighter/
Rec Room:
* Gears of War: E-Day - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010850/Gears_of_War_EDay/
* Orbita - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/452324/orbita
Description tags: fresh juice podcast,indie game podcast,indie games,runescape 4,rs4,thronefall,craaghelm,minecraft dungeons 2,aaa developers going indie,frame 1 games,gears of war e-day
Quality of Life Should Be There at Launch
Season 1 · Episode 150
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 01:12:49
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve.
In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
THIS EPISODE:
GAME:
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Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
NEWS:
REC ROOM:
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149. Shroom and Gloom Early Access Review
Season 1 · Episode 149
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 01:07:44
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve.
In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
THIS EPISODE:
GAME:
🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹
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📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice:
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
NEWS:
REC ROOM:
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148. Gamescom Recap & Feed The Scorchpot Review
Season 1 · Episode 148
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 01:31:57
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve.
In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
THIS EPISODE:
GAME:
🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹
👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe.
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📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice:
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
NEWS:
REC ROOM:
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147. The Roguelike Deckbuilder TRAP
Season 1 · Episode 147
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 01:11:25
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve.
In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
THIS EPISODE:
GAME:
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Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
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146. Steam's Wishlist Problem + New Demos & Playtests
Season 1 · Episode 146
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 01:21:15
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve.
In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
THIS EPISODE:
GAME:
🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹
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📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice:
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
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145. Why Legacy Game Franchises Need to Evolve
Season 1 · Episode 145
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 01:07:26
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve.
In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
THIS EPISODE:
GAME:
🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹
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📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice:
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
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144. Can Games Save Dying Movie Franchises?
Season 1 · Episode 144
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 01:18:07
Welcome to the Fresh Juice podcast! Your go-to spot for in-depth reviews, insights, and discussions on indie games. We're passionate about uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world and giving indie developers the spotlight they deserve.
In each episode, we dive deep into the gameplay, mechanics, and artistry of various indie games. We also feature exclusive interviews with developers, sharing their stories and the inspirations behind their games.
THIS EPISODE:
GAME:
🎮 Stay Juiced! 🍹
👍 If you enjoyed our video, please like, share, and subscribe.
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📢 Follow us on our other platforms for more Fresh Juice:
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xa3p4nP9JV7k5Fo6AfhHX
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FreshJuicePod
Discord: https://discord.gg/UrCFuV532e
For business inquiries or if you're an indie developer wanting to feature your game: freshjuicepod@gmail.com
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