S1 E1 - The Color of the Sky in Your World

On the ten-year anniversary of Psychonauts, Double Fine veterans reflect back on the turbulent production. Tim decides it might be time to return to the Psychonauts universe...

Feb 10, 2023 • 43m

S1 E2 - Not in the Cards

The studio kicks off development of the Psychonauts VR game that will bridge the gap between the original Psychonauts and its sequel.

Feb 10, 2023 • 35m

S1 E3 - Awesome Toybox

Rhombus of Ruin gets a pair of new project leads. Tim invites his most trusted artists to the studio to help brainstorm for Psychonauts 2.

Feb 10, 2023 • 30m

S1 E4 - Bringing Back Psychonauts

The studio prepares to announce Psychonauts 2 on a new funding platform, creating both fresh opportunities and complications.

Feb 10, 2023 • 20m

S1 E5 - You’re Public Now

Psychonauts 2’s funding campaign is in full effect, but Double Fine finds itself confronting criticisms of previous projects in order to move forward.

Feb 10, 2023 • 24m

S1 E6 - Creative Promises

Tim and new lead designer Zak lock themselves in a conference room for months, attempting to define the gameplay and story of Psychonauts 2.

Feb 10, 2023 • 35m

S1 E7 - We’ll Know Where It Is

It's a surprising day at the studio as a beloved team member shares personal news.

Feb 10, 2023 • 35m

S1 E8 - A Couple Years of a Lot of Work

The Psychonauts 2 team staffs up with both veteran team members and new hires, while attempting to create a prototype of the game experience.

Feb 10, 2023 • 48m

S1 E9 - One Shot

Double Fine hires a rookie designer and longtime studio fan to kick off development of a new game level.

Feb 10, 2023 • 51m

S1 E10 - Bittersweet Gravity

James finds his footing with the team and Psychonauts 2's first mental landscape takes shape.

Feb 10, 2023 • 36m

S1 E11 - Not Doing the Typical

Despite the previous breakthrough, the team struggles to impress Tim, who pushes for even stronger concepts. Meanwhile, Amnesia Fortnight draws near.

Feb 10, 2023 • 38m

S1 E12 - Amnesia Fortnight

It's time for Amnesia Fortnight, a two-week game jam meant to invigorate the studio.

Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 4m

S1 E13 - I Made a Game

Leaders and team members reflect on the highs and lows of the most recent Amnesia Fortnight.

Feb 10, 2023 • 25m

S1 E14 - Surface Tension

Frustration from Amnesia Fortnight carries back over into Psychonauts 2 as the team struggles to see eye to eye on the execution of the newest level concept.

Feb 10, 2023 • 37m

S1 E15 - Hard to Get Old

Tim celebrates his 50th birthday while publisher Starbreeze puts pressure on the team with an impending visit.

Feb 10, 2023 • 44m

S1 E16 - Written into a Corner

A new art director is hired to help smooth out the relationship between the art and design teams.

Feb 10, 2023 • 39m

S1 E17 - The Heart of Double Fine

Tim's reception of a major award is made bittersweet by the departure of a founding Double Finer.

Feb 10, 2023 • 36m

S1 E18 - What Good Looks Like

Following a major departure from the studio, the team is forced to examine their own processes or risk losing more vital team members.

Feb 10, 2023 • 40m

S1 E19 - I Want More of That

A wave of new hires changes the team dynamics at Double Fine and generates fresh ideas for Psychonauts 2.

Feb 10, 2023 • 40m

S1 E20 - Brainstormed Out

Asif is given the task of adapting his Amnesia Fortnight project into a full-fledged Psychonauts level.

Feb 10, 2023 • 28m

S1 E21 - Much More Drastic Things

With time and money running out, Zak struggles to find the path forward.

Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 2m

S1 E22 - Quite an Adventure

The team is shattered and reformed just as they face an uphill battle with delivering their first playable demo for the public.

Feb 10, 2023 • 37m

S1 E23 - Always be Closing

Tim struggles to balance his new role as project leader amongst a team of strong personalities.

Feb 10, 2023 • 36m

S1 E24 - Best Teeth

The team wraps up their playable demo and has a blast showing the game off to the public for the first time.

Feb 10, 2023 • 26m

S1 E25 - A Different Beast

Tim steps up his involvement after some high profile exits from the studio, bringing major changes to the project.

Feb 10, 2023 • 48m

S1 E26 - The Amnesia Fortnight Movie

Amnesia Fortnight returns, calming tensions within the studio as everyone takes a much-needed break from Psychonauts.

Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 51m

S1 E27 - Villians of Crunch Mode

Issues with the expanding schedule come to a head as the studio attempts to reconcile with its past participation in crunch culture.

Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 4m

S1 E28 - You Have a Resume?

Fallout from the scheduling conflict results in more exits from the studio, but others continue to rise and fill leadership roles.

Feb 10, 2023 • 42m

S1 E29 - It’s Looking Grim

As pressure mounts to complete the game, a worldwide pandemic suddenly changes everything.

Feb 10, 2023 • 24m

S1 E30 - Time Away

The team adjusts to working from home during the pandemic, pushing the release date out even further.

Feb 10, 2023 • 29m

S1 E31 - Making the Best of It

Intense political happenings, raging wildfires and general unrest cast a dark shadow over the studio as they struggle to finish Psychonauts 2.

Feb 10, 2023 • 27m

S1 E32 - The Journey They’ve Been On

The team pushes closer to Psychonauts 2’s release, fighting to remain true to Double Fine’s values.

Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 37m

S1 E33 - We Wrote It Down

Double Fine reflects on the launch of Psychonauts 2 and the PsychOdyssey documentary series while looking to the future and a return to smaller projects.

Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 34m