https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pembridge-podcast--4963234enScience FictionCopyright Carter Pembridgehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f6f25df04706103cdb6641d27f87534b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pembridge-podcast--4963234Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:44:17 +0000Carter PembridgeCarter Pembridgepempapitv@gmail.comLong-form conversations with the developers, writers, and creators behind the games that shaped a generation. Hosted by Carter Pembridge.false9877ba48-10d7-57a3-82fd-29d57f3e6f5aepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-kotor-and-mass-effect-trilogy-john-winski--75965604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75965604Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:43:32 +0000Carter PembridgeJohn Winski joined BioWare in 1995 and helped bring some of its most beloved worlds to life, working on Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire, and the Mass Effect trilogy. John joins me for a...10280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-fallout-skyrim-starfield-dane-olds--75847842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75847842Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:14:30 +0000Carter PembridgeDane Olds spent nearly two decades at Bethesda helping bring Fallout 3, Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield to life. From Skyrim’s Dwemer creations and Daedric artifacts to Fallout’s weapons, his work has been in the hands of millions of players. We sit...10301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-spider-man-1-2-tomo-moriwaki--75733590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75733590Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:09:58 +0000Carter PembridgeTomo Moriwaki joins the Pembridge Podcast to talk about his career at Treyarch, leading design on Spider-Man (2002), and serving as creative director on Spider-Man 2 (2004). We get into what made Spider-Man 2’s web swinging so satisfying, the...9303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indie-dev-reality-karlo-eldic--75285936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75285936Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:54:18 +0000Carter PembridgeKarlo Eldic is a Croatian game developer, programmer, and co-founder of Fearem, the independent studio behind Daemonical and the upcoming underwater survival game Anchor. After beginning his career creating Flash games, Karlo moved into larger 3D...6627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-chamber-of-secrets-pc-gregory-a-macmartin--75052412
As the game’s lead designer, Gregory helped transform Hogwarts into an interconnected hub filled with classes, challenges, secrets, dueling and Quidditch. We discuss how the team expanded upon the original PC game, the creative freedom behind its version of Hogwarts, content that was cut during development—including the playable flying-car sequence—and why the game still resonates with players more than two decades later.

It’s a nostalgic look back at one of the most beloved Harry Potter games and the people who helped bring its world to life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75052412Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:15:03 +0000Carter PembridgeGregory A. MacMartin joins Pembridge TV to revisit the development of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on PC. As the game’s lead designer, Gregory helped transform Hogwarts into an interconnected hub filled with classes, challenges, secrets,...
As the game’s lead designer, Gregory helped transform Hogwarts into an interconnected hub filled with classes, challenges, secrets, dueling and Quidditch. We discuss how the team expanded upon the original PC game, the creative freedom behind its version of Hogwarts, content that was cut during development—including the playable flying-car sequence—and why the game still resonates with players more than two decades later.

It’s a nostalgic look back at one of the most beloved Harry Potter games and the people who helped bring its world to life.]]>4607falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-skyrim-and-fallout-4-ryan-jenkins--74795547
In this three-hour conversation, Ryan shares stories about creating Skyrim’s dungeons, Fallout 4’s controversial dialogue system, Bethesda’s reaction to Fallout: New Vegas and what Todd Howard was really like behind the scenes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74795547Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:20:08 +0000Carter PembridgeRyan Jenkins helped build some of gaming’s most iconic worlds, including Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this three-hour conversation, Ryan shares stories about creating Skyrim’s dungeons, Fallout 4’s controversial dialogue system, Bethesda’s reaction to...
In this three-hour conversation, Ryan shares stories about creating Skyrim’s dungeons, Fallout 4’s controversial dialogue system, Bethesda’s reaction to Fallout: New Vegas and what Todd Howard was really like behind the scenes.]]>107604,6,bethesda,developer,elder,fallout,game,howard,interview,jenkins,new,ryan,scrolls,skyrim,todd,vegasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-gta-v-s-cinematics-were-made-joe-rubino--74398873
In this episode, Joe reveals how he literally broke into Rockstar Games on his first day, how Max Payne 3 helped lay the groundwork for GTA V, and why Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have their own distinct cinematic language.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74398873Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0000Carter PembridgeJoe Rubino has helped shape the cinematics behind some of the biggest games ever made, including Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne 3, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Forza and The Outer Worlds. In this episode, Joe reveals how he...
In this episode, Joe reveals how he literally broke into Rockstar Games on his first day, how Max Payne 3 helped lay the groundwork for GTA V, and why Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have their own distinct cinematic language.]]>6427falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-wow-s-historic-rise-rich-barham--73825675
In this conversation, Rich shares what it took to scale alongside millions of players, what early Blizzard was really like, and how that culture changed as the company grew.

We also discuss his experiences at ZeniMax, Riot Games, IO Interactive and Antimatter Games, along with studio leadership, cancelled projects, industry layoffs and why talented developers are struggling to find work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73825675Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:20:25 +0000Carter PembridgeWorld of Warcraft didn’t simply launch—it exploded into one of the biggest games in history. Rich Barham helped lead WoW’s in-game support operation from before launch through The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King. In this conversation,...
In this conversation, Rich shares what it took to scale alongside millions of players, what early Blizzard was really like, and how that culture changed as the company grew.

We also discuss his experiences at ZeniMax, Riot Games, IO Interactive and Antimatter Games, along with studio leadership, cancelled projects, industry layoffs and why talented developers are struggling to find work.]]>8357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-bioware-built-star-wars-the-old-republic-rob-chestney--73236406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73236406Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:05:56 +0000Carter PembridgeRob Chestney joins me to discuss his career as a writer and narrative designer across some of gaming’s biggest worlds. Rob was part of Star Wars: The Old Republic from its earliest stages, helping shape the game’s factions, planets, class stories and...9126falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-leo-gummelt-on-creating-the-best-lightsaber-combat-in-gaming-history--72897686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72897686Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:11:35 +0000Carter PembridgeMichael “Leo” Gummelt joins Pembridge TV to discuss his career at Raven Software, the creation of Jedi Knight’s legendary lightsaber combat, and his work on Call of Duty and Warzone. Best known for helping shape the combat system behind Jedi Outcast...7085falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-avellone-on-fallout-kotor-and-more--72082976
Across all of those games, Avellone became known for creating morally complex worlds and characters that pushed RPG storytelling far beyond simple good-versus-evil narratives.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72082976Wed, 20 May 2026 12:37:47 +0000Carter PembridgeToday’s guest is Chris Avellone — one of the most influential writers in RPG history, known for his work on classics like Fallout 2, Planescape: Torment, Fallout: New Vegas, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II. Across all of those games,...
Across all of those games, Avellone became known for creating morally complex worlds and characters that pushed RPG storytelling far beyond simple good-versus-evil narratives.]]>10570falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-gray-zone-warfare-with-jakub-vambersky--71710225
Before stepping into that role, he built experience in community management and player engagement, earning a reputation for being transparent and responsive during development cycles. His work on Gray Zone Warfare has been especially visible, as the game relies heavily on player feedback, iterative updates, and open communication during its early stages. 

In short, he’s one of the key voices shaping how the game interacts with its player base—and how much players feel heard during development.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71710225Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:14:59 +0000Carter PembridgeJakub Vamberský is a game industry professional best known as the Community Lead for Gray Zone Warfare at MADFINGER Games. He focuses on bridging the gap between developers and players—handling communication, feedback loops, and community-driven...
Before stepping into that role, he built experience in community management and player engagement, earning a reputation for being transparent and responsive during development cycles. His work on Gray Zone Warfare has been especially visible, as the game relies heavily on player feedback, iterative updates, and open communication during its early stages. 

In short, he’s one of the key voices shaping how the game interacts with its player base—and how much players feel heard during development.]]>6372falsefull