Scratching the Itch

By Stephen Brikiatis / Jake Simard

A podcast where two childhood friends dig through the mountain of indie games that Itch.io has to offer so you don't have to!... more

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How many episodes does Scratching the Itch have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

Scratching the Itch episodes:

October 02, 2021 Episode 50: How Time Flies
Join Stephen and Jake as they take a retrospective of their past two years of podcasting and discuss their hopes for Scratching the Itch's future. See you in Episode 51!

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard
Theme Music: Andrew Poirier
Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io
Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast
Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
1h 14min
September 19, 2021 Episode 49: Here's to Audience Participation!
Join Stephen and Jake as they dedicate an entire episode to games created by listeners! You too can become Scratching the Itch canon!

Winterlore Chapter II: https://bit.ly/3kmcu5k
Endless Spin of the Hunter-Gatherer: https://bit.ly/3ApJq2v
Holidays: https://bit.ly/3lADlu1

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard
Theme Music: Andrew Poirier
Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io
Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast
Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
53min
September 07, 2021 Episode 48: Indiepocalypse Games
Join Stephen and Jake as they review some games from the indie game webzine Indiepocalypse!

Issue 19: https://bit.ly/3BHntwc
Issue x kus: https://bit.ly/3jNZIwu

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard
Theme Music: Andrew Poirier
Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io
Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast
Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
43min
August 26, 2021 Episode 47: Dice Games
Join Stephen and Jake as they try their luck with some incredibly unique dice-based games!

Dice Mice: https://bit.ly/3DiOR5j
there.are.dice: https://bit.ly/2WihIWV
Book of Faces: https://bit.ly/3yl9nhX

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard
Theme Music: Andrew Poirier
Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io
Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast
Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
48min
August 10, 2021 Episode 46: FPS Games
Join Stephen and Jake as they shoot everything from bugs to mushrooms to old men needing towels in this episode about First Person Shooters!

Criminal Insects: https://bit.ly/3iDxjZs
Deep Root: https://bit.ly/3CB93ii
Towel Required: https://bit.ly/3sePPuk

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard
Theme Music: Andrew Poirier
Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io
Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast
Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
41min
July 24, 2021 Episode 45: Interview - The Creator of The Mind's Eclipse
Join Stephen and Jake as they interview the creator of The Mind's Eclipse, an absolutely stunning game that was covered in Episode 37!

The Mind's Eclipse: https://themindseclipse.itch.io/the-minds-eclipse

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard
Theme Music: Andrew Poirier
Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io
Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast
Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
1h 6min
July 10, 2021 Episode 44: Nature Games
Join Stephen and Jake as they work out their green thumb with some wonderful games inspired by plant life - it's time for some nature games!

Growth TD: https://bit.ly/3AN9XHz
PlantBuddy: https://bit.ly/3yJi5Y4
Awa's Journey: https://bit.ly/3APVkUb

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard
Theme Music: Andrew Poirier
Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io
Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast
Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
45min
June 26, 2021 Episode 43: RPG Maker Games
Join Stephen and Jake as they explore and uncover the secrets of some wonderful games made in RPG Maker!

Capacity: https://bit.ly/35VUyqc
Haunted Corny Maize: https://bit.ly/3heJ72q
Wild Araz: https://bit.ly/3gUrSV4

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard
Theme Music: Andrew Poirier
Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io
Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast
Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
54min
June 12, 2021 Episode 42: Turn-Based Strategy Games
Join Stephen and Jake as they take their sweet time analyzing and optimizing in some turn-based strategy games!

Hero Tactics: https://bit.ly/3vkysrE
Wild Heart: https://bit.ly/3iBlzqA
The Forever Lands: https://sonofbadru.itch.io/foreverlands

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard
Theme Music: Andrew Poirier
Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io
Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast
Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
1h
May 22, 2021 Episode 41: Top Down Shooters
Join Stephen and Jake as they look down upon various worlds and blast things - it's time for some Top Down Shooters!

Don't Wake Up: https://bit.ly/3vdEUSg

GUNWYRM: https://bit.ly/3fCCoyq

TURBO ISLAND PURGER: https://bit.ly/3bMVOzc

Created by: Stephen Brikiatis and Jake Simard

Theme Music: Andrew Poirier

Logo: PJ Garron

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: facebook.com/scratchingtheitch.io

Instagram: scratching_the_itch_podcast

Twitter: @indiescratch
...more
52min

FAQs about Scratching the Itch:

How many episodes does Scratching the Itch have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.