GOA Presents Indie Or Die

Hosted by Pete Curulli and presented by Game On AUS, GOA Presents Indie Or Die pulls up a chair for candid, one-on-one conversations with the creators behind independent video games. This podcast digs into the real stories from developers across Australia and around the globe, focusing on the gritty realities of building a game outside the major studio system. Each episode is a deep dive into the creative process, where triumphs are celebrated, but so are the setbacks and hard lessons learned. You’ll hear about the long nights, the funding scrambles, and the personal costs that come with trying to make it in one of the world's most demanding creative fields. It’s a frank look at what it truly means to work in indie games, offering more than just success stories by giving equal weight to the failures and the resilience required to move past them. While the series is currently on hiatus, the existing archive of interviews remains an essential listen for anyone curious about the human effort behind their favourite games, providing a grounded, often inspiring perspective from the people who choose to make art in this space. Tune in to this podcast for authentic, unvarnished chats that you won’t find in a standard press release.