EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE!

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE!

Author: The Secret Lives of Games September 21, 2025 Duration: 3:10:23
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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!

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway

Discussed in this episode:

Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games Presents: A Year of UFO 50 Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE! Twitch VOD

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2569097617

 

Eggplant Merch!

https://cottonbureau.com/people/eggplant-the-secret-lives-of-games-podcast 

 

Zatoichi's YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@Zatoichi1962-m6v 

 

Eggplant Party House Thread (for Gainsworthy's Party House of the Day challenge!)

https://discord.com/channels/690388280767807518/1286353349817663519

 

The Beauty of Games by Frank Lantz

https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262552950/the-beauty-of-games/ 

 

A Life Well Wasted

https://alifewellwasted.com/ 

 

Beyond a Boundary by C. L. R. James

https://www.dukeupress.edu/beyond-a-boundary 

 

Jacques' Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jacquesnessmonster/

 

Sean's Portfolio

http://seanfeeley.com/

 

Sean's Twitch

https://www.twitch.tv/thebigfeel 

 

Sounds from The Abyss mixes

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdRlER1F5rGvaoE-XbV6jz6OymxQw4jx

 

Tim Follin - Chronos A Tapestry of Time theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2WgfEj_zjc&list=RDP2WgfEj_zjc&start_radio=1 

 

Tim Follin - Ghouls and Ghosts Level 3 

https://youtu.be/BTUD0XuXT8k?si=JpzOvQwBqS98v3EH 

 

Martin Galway - Parallax Theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8LEA23R-Nc&list=RDA8LEA23R-Nc&start_radio=1  

 

Stephane Picq - Gorbi (kgb) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z48ncQu5bh4&list=RDZ48ncQu5bh4&start_radio=1 

 

Wladcy Ciemonski (lords of the darkness) theme by Leszek Holda 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1MlvwuZc74&list=RDv1MlvwuZc74&start_radio=1 

 

Starship Rendezvous - Mysticism (Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata) 

https://youtu.be/YAILyCJ63iQ?si=XAaP2aah_91U29Zj&t=575 

 

Kaimei-In (Stage 4) [Tiger Road (Arcade)] - Harumi Fujita, Tamayo Kawamoto

https://youtu.be/gGEG3DOnJlA?si=Kbii_9lz72OnOR0P&t=638 

 

The Cartoncast 

https://fancybat.com/cartoncast 

 

https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow


Ever wonder what really happens between the initial spark of an idea and the final product you play? The Secret Lives of Games pulls back the curtain, offering a rare, unvarnished look at the creative journey. Each episode is built around a candid conversation with a game creator, moving far beyond simple promotion to explore the messy, beautiful, and often surprising realities of their work. You’ll hear about the late-night breakthroughs, the frustrating dead ends, and the personal philosophies that shape the games we love. This podcast is less about reviews or news and more about understanding the human effort behind the pixels and code. It’s for anyone who’s curious about the art and craft of game development, whether you’re a seasoned player, an aspiring designer, or simply fascinated by creative processes. Listen in for genuine stories about problem-solving, narrative design, artistic choices, and the intricate process of building interactive worlds. These are the detailed, behind-the-scenes discussions that reveal how games truly come to life.
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