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Dan Allen Gaming

Dan Allen chats with some of the best talent in the gaming world, all for your enjoyment!

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Sunday · 1 hr 14 min
The Sphere Hunter on Silent Hill 2 Backlash, Resident Evil Code Veronica & Quitting Streaming
Suzi Hunter aka The Sphere Hunter joins me to talk about quitting streaming, stepping back from social media, personal growth, Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil: Code Veronica, Cyberpunk 2077, working on her own games and so much more.
Sunday · 55 min
Coen Actor Will De Renzy-Martin on The Blood of Dawnwalker, Favourite Scenes & Future of the Series
Will De Renzy-Martin, the voice actor behind Coen in The Blood of Dawnwalker, joins me for an in-depth conversation about bringing the game's protagonist to life! We discuss his journey to becoming Coen, the game's branching choices, romances, the Home Sweet Home Quest, Neil Newbon, fan art and mods, the After Credits Scene, a potential The Blood of Dawnwalker sequel and so much more!
October 3 · 56 min
Brencis Actor Andrew James Spooner talks The Blood of Dawnwalker
Andrew James Spooner, the actor behind Brencis in The Blood of Dawnwalker, joins me to talk all about bringing the game's powerful vampire antagonist to life.
August 20 · 1 hr 28 min
The Truth About Mina the Hollower's Development - Yacht Club Games Interview
Yacht Club Games' David D'Angelo joins me to discuss everything Mina the Hollower! We dive into the game's incredible launch, selling over 500,000 copies, the possibility of Mina the Hollower DLC, whether Mina the Hollower 2 could happen, and if Shovel Knight 2 is ever on the cards.
August 20 · 1 hr 1 min
Cliff Bleszinski on Gears of War: E-Day Gameplay, Xbox in 2026, Alcoholism, AI & Epic Games
Cliff Bleszinski (Cliffy B) joins me for one of our most honest and wide-ranging conversations yet. We dive into Gears of War: E-Day, Epic Games, AI in game development, Tim Sweeney, Kojima, Xbox, PlayStation, his journey to sobriety and what's next for Cliff.
August 20 · 1 hr 3 min
Aloy Actor Ashly Burch talks Horizon, Tiny Tina, Voice Acting, Mythic Quest, OCD & Mental Health
Ashly Burch joins the podcast to discuss Voice Acting, Playing Aloy in Horizon, Tiny Tina in Borderlands, OCD, anxiety, therapy, Mythic Quest, and the current state of the games industry. We also dive into her career, writing and some stories behind some of gaming's most iconic characters.
August 20 · 1 hr 23 min
Why It Took Jonathan Blow 10 Years to Build His Most Ambitious Game Ever
Jonathan Blow has spent 10 Years building his most ambitious game ever... and the demo is finally out! From creating a brand-new programming language from designing the a game with over 1000 puzzles, this interview covers why Order of the Sinking Star took a decade to make.
August 20 · 53 min
Lego Batman Actor Shai Matheson talks Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
In this exclusive deep dive interview, Actor Shai Matheson joins Dan to discuss his role as Batman and Bruce Wayne in the new Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Shai breaks down how he became the Caped Crusader and the unique challenges of voicing such an iconic hero.
May 2 · 41 min
Kliff Voice Actor Alec Newman talks Crimson Desert, Story, Pearl Abyss & 4m Copies Sold
In today’s episode, I sit down with actor Alec Newman to go deep on his starring role as Kliff in one of 2026’s biggest titles, Crimson Desert. Alec shares fascinating insights into the character, the game’s development, and what it was like working on the project for five years.
May 2 · 56 min
Geralt Actor Doug Cockle on The Witcher 4, New Ciri Actor, Witcher 1 Remake, DLC & Natural Six
The legendary voice of Geralt of Rivia, Doug Cockle, joins me to discuss his cancer journey, The Witcher IV tech demo, his thoughts on Ciara Berkeley as the new Ciri, his viral Natural Six moment, Ben Starr, The Witcher 3, CD Projekt Red, and The Witcher 1 Remake.
May 2 · 1 hr 18 min
Emily Actor Emma Creaner talks Resident Evil 9 Requiem, Transformation Scene & Endings
Join me for an exclusive interview with Emma Rose Creaner, the actor behind Emily in Resident Evil 9 Requiem. We dive deep into the RE9 ending, performance capture secrets, and the experience of working with Capcom. We also discuss her journey playing a clone, those intense Grace and Leon Kennedy scenes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the orphanage section as Chloe.
May 2 · 1 hr 3 min
Chris Redfield Actor Jeff Schine on Resident Evil 9 Requiem Ending, CaseOh & The Redfield Bloodline
Today I’m joined by the legendary Jeff Schine, the voice and performance behind Chris Redfield in Resident Evil Village, Carlos Oliveira in RE3 Remake, and Captain America in Marvel’s Avengers. We dive into the mysterious ending of Resident Evil 9 and where the hell Chris is. I chat with him about continuing the Redfield bloodline memes, CaseOh, his acting process, and we even settle the debate on whether Chris Redfield is actually on steroids.
May 2 · 1 hr 3 min
Grace Ashcroft Actor Angela Sant'Albano on Resident Evil 9 Requiem, Emily, Stuttering & Endings
In this deep-dive interview, I'm joined by Angela Sant'Albano to discuss her incredible performance as Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil 9. From behind-the-scenes mocap stories to reacting to scenes straight from the game, we cover everything about the development of the game. We also discuss the massive success of RE9, working with Nick Apostolides, and what the future might hold for Grace.
May 2 · 46 min
Connor Actor Bryan Dechart talks Detroit Become Human, Possible Sequel & 15m Copies Sold
Bryan Dechart discusses his iconic role as Connor in Detroit: Become Human and his incredible work across the gaming industry.
May 2 · 1 hr 23 min
Edmund McMillen on creating Mewgenics, 1m Copies Sold, DLC Plans & Personal Struggles
I sat down with the legendary Edmund McMillen to celebrate the massive success of Mewgenics! We talk about the game hitting 1 million copies sold, recouping years of dev costs in hours, and the future of the Game. Edmund also gets incredibly raw about his personal life, discussing his journey with OCD, Insomnia, Homeschooling and couple's therapy. PS: Sorry for the issues with the Camera in the first 30 minutes.
May 2 · 2 hr 30 min
Lorne Balfe on creating The Game Awards Medley & His Iconic Soundtracks like Call of Duty: MW2
New Lorne Balfe Interview! Composer Lorne Balfe joins Dan to break down the process of crafting the Game Awards Medley and scoring massive Films and Games like Call of Duty: MW2 and Mission Impossible Fallout. Dan and Lorne also dive deep into his legendary collaborations with Hans Zimmer and Christopher Nolan and his work Beyond Two Souls, Assassin's Creed 3, Top Gun Maverick and more.
January 15 · 1 hr
Roger Craig Smith breaks down his iconic characters: Chris Redfield, Ezio, Sonic, Batman & More
Roger Craig Smith breaks down iconic roles like Ezio in Assassin's Creed II, Chris Redfield in Resident Evil 5, Kyle Crane in Dying Light, Batman in Batman Arkham Origins and more. Dan and Roger also talk Voice Acting, F1, travel, Australia, conventions, and playing hereos vs villains.
Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Jonathan Blow talks Larian AI Debate, New Game Order of the Sinking Star, Jai & Game Design
Jonathan Blow opens up about the long road behind Order of the Sinking Star, from building his own engine and programming language to self-funding and navigating the modern games industry. We talk game design, trailers, trophies, The Game Awards, plus some honest takes on good vs bad developers.
Dec 19, 2025 · 42 min
Flute Guy Pedro Eustache talks The Game Awards Orchestra, Hans Zimmer and the Power of Music
In this deeply moving interview, woodwinds master Pedro Eustache, aka The Flute Guy, shares the story behind his passion for music. Pedro opens up about his iconic moments at The Game Awards and his work with legendary composers Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe, his Favourite Game Awards Medley and The Science of Music.
Dec 19, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
Charles Actor Noshir Dalal from Red Dead Redemption 2
Dan sits down with legendary voice and performance capture actor Noshir Dalal (known for Bode Akuna in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Kotallo in Horizon, Jubei in Ghost of Yotei and Charles in Red Dead Redemption 2). They discuss his iconic roles, the craft of performance capture, his candid thoughts on the recent Actors' Strike and so much more!

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