About This Episode
Originally released in December of 2014, we revisit this interview with Edmund McMillen, the developer behind indie hits Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac. He joined Drew and former managing editor Richard Clark for a talk about his motivation behind creating a gross game with Christian elements, his varied spiritual relationship with his family, and how he finds solace in creating.
Links from Humans of Gaming 22
Edmund McMillen | Twitter
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Richard Clark | Twitter
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Episode Hosts
Drew is the Chief Content Nerd for Love Thy Nerd and the co-host of Humans of Gaming. He is also the editor of Explore the Bible: Students and co-hosts the weekly CaPC Digest podcast for Christ and Pop Culture. Drew has written for Paste Magazine, Relevant Magazine, Christianity Today, WORLD Magazine, and Think Christian. He lives in the Nashville, TN area with his wife and their three children.
Christianity Today's Branded Content and Partnerships Manger and Freelance Podcast Producer. He is co-founder of Christ and Pop Culture. He also hosts the "No Chill Enneagram" podcast. He resides in the Chicago suburbs often playing video games and being the father of 2 kids and husband of Jennifer.
Episode Producer
Starting with Clear Channel Radio in the '90s, Jonathan has worked in audio and marketing for 20 years. Credits include stints at EA Tiburon, Christianity Today, Christ and Pop Culture, and freelancing as voice talent for audiobooks and podcast production services.
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