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

May 29, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Celia Schilling of Yacht Club Games discussing game development and the studio's creative process.

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, Dettmarp and Night Wizard63 Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu…

People in this episode

Hosts: Josh, Ryan, Ace

Guest: Celia Schilling

Topics covered

game development
indie games
retro gaming
interview
gaming community

Keywords

Yacht Club Games
Shovel Knight
Mina the Hollower
game development
indie games
retro gaming
gaming community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yacht Club Games

Products: Shovel Knight, Mina the Hollower