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Hosted by Alanah Pearce
A podcast network hosted by game developer Alanah Pearce, featuring distinct shows on game development, voice acting, and film.
This is a YouTube channel that acts as a podcast hub for multiple, distinct shows, all hosted or co-hosted by Alanah Pearce. The mainstays are 'Play, Watch, Listen' (a game development roundtable), 'We're Voice Actors' (a casual chat with actors), and 'MovieHaus' (a film discussion show). The common thread is relaxed, insider conversations among peers working within creative industries.
“Its primary distinction is being a multi-show network under a single creator's banner, rather than a single podcast. The host, Alanah Pearce, is a peer to her co-hosts and guests—a game developer talking to other developers, composers, and actors—which fosters a dynamic of shared experience over formal interviewing.”
Who hosts this show
Alanah Pearce is an Australian video game writer, content creator, and former journalist. After working for outlets like IGN and Rooster Teeth, she joined Sony Santa Monica Studio as a writer from 2020 to 2024. She now works as a freelance narrative director and hosts this channel, which serves as a hub for several distinct podcasts she produces with other industry professionals.
Credentials & credits
- Video Game Writer, Sony Santa Monica Studio (2020-2024)
- Former Producer/Writer, Rooster Teeth / Funhaus
- Former Host/Writer, IGN
- Bachelor of Mass Communication, Queensland University of Technology
- Founder, Charred Pictures
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (Gaming)
Other ventures
- Charred Pictures (Indie production company)
- Personal YouTube Channel (@alanahpearce)
- Vlog Channel (@AlanahIRL)
- Founder, Video Game Accessibility Awards
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Austin Wintory on Composing for 'Early Access' Games | Play, Watch, ListenJun 19, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 02He-Man, Obsession, Backrooms & Hokum! | MovieHaus w James, Elyse & RAHULJun 12, 2026 · 59 min
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- 04
- 05Clavicular, Human Nature, & also 007: First Light | Play, Watch, ListenMay 29, 2026 · 1h 11m
- 06a chat with SAROS' Arjun Devraj (Rahul Kohli!) | InterviewMay 15, 2026 · 1h 24m
- 07Bithell Games' NEW GAME: Amberspire | Play, Watch, Listen (ft. Nic Tringali)May 11, 2026 · 1h 08m
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Notable episodes
- 01this animated show took 12yr to make (ft. RubberRoss, Grant Kirkhope, & Erica Lindbeck) | GAMEOVERSE
A showcase of the channel's interview format, featuring a deep dive into the creation of an independent animation with its creator, composer, and lead actor.
- 02Austin Wintory on Composing for 'Early Access' Games | Play, Watch, Listen
A representative episode of the 'Play, Watch, Listen' format, where industry professionals discuss the nuances of their craft, in this case, music composition for games in development.
- 03He-Man, Obsession, Backrooms & Hokum! | MovieHaus w James, Elyse & RAHUL
Demonstrates the 'MovieHaus' format, a casual roundtable discussion and review of both cult classic and new films with recurring hosts and guests.
- 04We made Ben Starr take a Personality Test (ft. Jennifer English) | We're Voice Actors
Highlights the 'We're Voice Actors' format, a personality-driven chat where co-hosts discuss acting, gaming, and personal experiences.
What you'll be asked on this show
In the channel's dedicated interview episodes, Alanah facilitates a group conversation rather than conducting a rigid Q&A. She opens by establishing each guest's role and connection to the topic at hand. Her questions are broad and open-ended, designed to elicit origin stories and explore the creative process. She uses her own industry knowledge to build rapport and allows conversations to flow naturally, often into humorous tangents, before closing with a standard 'where can people find you' segment.
The channel's style is consistently a relaxed, couch-based roundtable discussion, regardless of the specific show. Alanah Pearce acts as the central facilitator, guiding conversations between various recurring co-hosts like Mike Bithell, Austin Wintory, Ben Starr, and James and Elyse Willems. The format is largely unscripted and supported directly by fans via Patreon.
Questions Alanah Pearce keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Alanah Pearce reaches for it.
personal
2- Q.01
“Who are you and why are you here?”
A direct, informal opening used to let a guest introduce their relevance to the episode's topic.
- Q.02
“Have you ever felt this personally connected to a character before?”
Probes an actor's unique emotional relationship with a specific role compared to their past work.
process
2- Q.01
“Now that this is out, how have the last few weeks been for you?”
Gauges the immediate reception and emotional impact of a project's recent launch.
- Q.02
“What was the original pitch you gave to people?”
Uncovers how a project was framed in its earliest, most formative stages.
origin
1- Q.01
“Take us back to the beginning. How did this all start?”
A classic prompt used to get the full origin story for a long-term project.
craft
1- Q.01
“What's it like to take on a character that already has a following?”
Explores the pressure and unique experience of joining a project with pre-existing fan expectations.
advice
1- Q.01
“What were the biggest challenges you had to overcome?”
Seeks to find the difficult parts of a creative journey, often as a source of advice for others.
future
2- Q.01
“What's a dream world or setting you'd love to explore with this project?”
A fun, hypothetical question to explore future creative possibilities and guest ambitions.
- Q.02
“What's a dream project or genre you'd love to work on?”
A future-facing question about a guest's personal creative goals outside the current topic.
plugs
1- Q.01
“Where can people find you and what are you up to?”
The standard closing question allowing guests to promote their own work and social media.
Signature segments
- · Multiple distinct shows on one channel
- · Roundtable discussions with industry peers
- · Patreon-funded model
- · Hosts introducing themselves by their job titles
- · MovieHaus's 'In this house, we love movies' sign-off
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically industry professionals who are peers and often friends of the hosts. This includes game developers, composers, voice actors, animators, and film creators who are invited to speak with authority on their specific craft.
- Austin Wintoryon Austin Wintory on Composing for 'Early Access' Games | Play, Watch, Listen
- Rahul Kohlion He-Man, Obsession, Backrooms & Hokum! | MovieHaus w James, Elyse & RAHUL
- Ross O'Donovanon this animated show took 12yr to make (ft. RubberRoss, Grant Kirkhope, & Erica Lindbeck) | GAMEOVERSE
- Grant Kirkhopeon this animated show took 12yr to make (ft. RubberRoss, Grant Kirkhope, & Erica Lindbeck) | GAMEOVERSE
- Erika Lindbeckon this animated show took 12yr to make (ft. RubberRoss, Grant Kirkhope, & Erica Lindbeck) | GAMEOVERSE
- Jennifer Englishon We made Ben Starr take a Personality Test (ft. Jennifer English) | We're Voice Actors
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The channel is explicitly and consistently supported by its audience through Patreon. This direct-funding model is mentioned in every episode as the reason the shows can remain independent and free of traditional sponsorships.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is this channel?
- It's a hub for several podcasts hosted by Alanah Pearce, including 'Play, Watch, Listen' (game dev), 'We're Voice Actors' (acting), and 'MovieHaus' (film).
- Who is the host, Alanah Pearce?
- Alanah Pearce is a video game writer, formerly of Sony Santa Monica Studio, and a past journalist for outlets like IGN.
- Is this one podcast or several?
- It's several distinct shows. The title of each video indicates which podcast it belongs to.
- What is the format of the shows?
- Most shows are casual, roundtable discussions between Alanah and a recurring set of co-hosts who are all professionals in their respective fields.
- How is the channel supported?
- The channel is funded directly by viewers through Patreon, which is mentioned at the start of most episodes.
- Are the shows still running?
- Yes, based on the upload dates of recent episodes, the channel and its various shows are actively releasing new content.
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- [01]Alanah Pearce - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Alanah Pearce joins Sony Santa Monica as a writer - Redditreddit.com
- [03]Writer Alanah Pearce leaves Sony Santa Monica Studios - Gamereactorgamereactor.eu
- [04]Alanah Pearce - IGNign.com
- [05]Play, Watch, Listen - Podchaserpodchaser.com
- [06]MovieHaus - Podcast Artcharalanahzard.com
- [07]Culture Canvas: Alanah Pearce - S3EP1 - YouTubeyoutube.com
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