Building Worlds, One Pixel At A Time — Yacht Club Games Speaks Out – Gaming Podcast

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Leisure, Video Games, Games

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace sit down with Celia Schilling of Yacht Club Games—the powerhouse studio behind Shovel Knight and the highly anticipated Mina the Hollower! In this special interview, the crew dives deep into how Yacht Club has kept its retro-inspired magic alive while continuing to innovate in the ever-evolving world of gaming. From the origins of Shovel Knight to the creative process behind Mina the Hollower, Celia shares inside stories on development, community, and what drives their passion for gaming excellence. Whether you’re a fan of indie craftsmanship or big-picture discussions about the state of video games, this one’s packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most beloved studios in video games—only on The Video Gamers Podcast, where gaming passion runs deep! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder and Bobby S. Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/vUzjAZBV Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠ Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠ Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Sean has had some good ideas over the years.
0:05.0	But using Canva was a really good one.
0:08.0	Sean designed some social posts to promote his friend's car boot sale.
0:13.0	They looked good.
0:15.0	Really, really good.
0:17.0	Next thing he knows, someone came and bought the lot, including the car.
0:24.5	Now Sean doesn't know how he's going to get home.
0:28.0	Thanks, Canva.
0:46.0	Hello! Hello, fellow gamers, and welcome to the video gamers podcast.
0:53.5	We're stoked because today we've got a very special guest with us from Yacht Club Games,
0:56.2	the studio behind one of the most iconic characters in gaming, Shovel Night. Ace may not be able to contain himself on this one,
1:03.1	but it's sure to be an awesome time. But first, some introductions are in order. I am your host,
1:10.5	Josh.
1:11.4	And always, I'm joined by Ace and Ryan, but enough about those two.
1:15.4	Let's get to the real star of this episode.
1:18.2	Today, we're joined by the marketing and licensing director of Yacht Club Games.
1:23.3	She loves video games, anime, and being outdoors.
1:28.0	So she's basically our new favorite person.
1:31.0	It's Celia Schilling.
1:33.8	Hi, guys.
1:34.7	Thank you so much for having me.
1:36.1	I've been looking forward to chatting with you.
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