Game Maker's Notebook
Game Maker's Notebook is an interview podcast from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences featuring in-depth conversations with video game makers about the business and craft of interactive entertainment. It has 266 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 84 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-form developer interviews reaching an engaged audience of game makers
- 266 episodes released weekly since 2021 with a steady, predictable schedule
- Median episode runs about 84 minutes, giving host-read spots room to land
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 193 ratings signals a loyal listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, panel discussion
- Tone
- informative, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links and the show's website describes the D.I.C E. Conversations sponsors page only in navigation.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.interactive.org/Interviews/the_game_makers_n… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1313004515 |
| RSS feed | interactive.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| GMN Source Files - Composer Austin Wintory | 2026-10-12 | 13 min |
| How to Create an Immersive Climbing Game with Cairn | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 18 min |
| MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls with Sony Interactive Entertainment's Ree | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 40 min |
| LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight with TT Games' Jonathan Smith | 2026-09-14 | 58 min |
| How A Viral Animation Turned Into a Sword-Fighting Dinosaur Game with | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 13 min |
| Slay the Spire 2 and Building the Deckbuilder Genre with Mega Crit's C | 2026-08-24 | 1 h 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A game dev podcast featuring in-depth conversations between video game makers on the business and craft of interactive entertainment.
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About Game Maker's Notebook
Game Maker's Notebook is an interview podcast produced by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, the organization behind the D.I.C.E. Awards. The show features long-form conversations with video game developers, writers, composers and studio leaders about how games are made and how the business works. According to the feed, it has 266 episodes released weekly, with episodes typically running 60 to 100 minutes.
The Academy's website describes the series as a set of in-depth, one-on-one conversations between game makers. Apple Podcasts shows 193 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, which supports an estimate of roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are estimated to be game developers, industry professionals and students; these figures are estimates, not published data.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Host-read placements are estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, and the show suits developer tools, indie publishing services and developer education programs.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Game Maker's Notebook can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Game Maker's Notebook
How much does Game Maker's Notebook charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the show's current audience.
What is Game Maker's Notebook about?
It is a weekly interview podcast from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in which game developers and industry figures discuss how their games are made and the business behind them. Episodes often run around an hour or more.
How do I contact Game Maker's Notebook about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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