Everything's Fine We're Shipping On Time

Hear the stories behind your favorite games from the creators who built them, with your hosts Ric Neil and Gary Gettys

Everything's Fine We're Shipping On Time is a leisure podcast hosted by Everything, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Everything hosts Everything's Fine We're Shipping On Time, a leisure show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  EFWSOT with Lyle Hall

  Aug 15, 20261h 8mS1

  From 16-Bit Classics to Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 | Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time How does a career evolve from faxing bug reports for Sega Genesis games to leading the charge on modern cooperative shooters? In this episode of Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time , Ric and Gary sit down with industry veteran Lyle Hall. As the General Manager of Cold Iron Studios and the former GM of Heavy Iron Studios, Lyle has had his hands on everything from 90s classics like The Terminator and Gex , to massive Pixar tie-ins ( The Incredibles , WALL-E ), to the upcoming Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 . We dive into the evolution of game development, the shift in how players discover and consume games today, and why the current AI disruption feels a lot like the industry’s historic leap into 3D. What you’ll learn in this episode: The realities of shipping 13 episodic games day-and-date with a TV show. Why the leap to 3D was just as divisive as the current AI conversation. How player behavior has fundamentally changed "discovery" and multiplayer experiences.

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  Episode #16

  EFWSOT with Lyle Hall

  Aug 15, 20261h 8mS1

  From 16-Bit Classics to Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 | Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time with Lyle Hall How does a career evolve from faxing bug reports for Sega Genesis games to leading the charge on modern cooperative shooters? In this episode of Everything's Fine We're Shipping on Time , Ric and Gary sit down with industry veteran Lyle Hall. As the General Manager of Cold Iron Studios and the former GM of Heavy Iron Studios, Lyle has had his hands on everything from 90s classics like The Terminator and Gex , to massive Pixar tie-ins ( The Incredibles , WALL-E ), to the upcoming Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 . We dive into the evolution of game development, the shift in how players discover and consume games today, and why the current AI disruption feels a lot like the industry’s historic leap into 3D. What you’ll learn in this episode: The realities of shipping 13 episodic games day-and-date with a TV show. Why the leap to 3D was just as divisive as the current AI conversation. How player behavior has fundamentally changed "discovery" and multiplayer experiences.

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  Episode #15

  EFWSOT with Glenn Chin

  Aug 13, 20261h 10mS1

  The Legend Behind the Mantra: Glenn Chin on EA Sports, Nike & Gaming History Have you ever wondered where our podcast name, "Everything is fine and we're shipping on time," actually comes from?In this episode, Ric and Gary sit down with the legend who started it all: Glenn Chin. As a powerhouse in sports branding with iconic runs at EA Sports and Nike, Glenn brings a wealth of insider knowledge, hilarious stories, and a look behind the curtain of the video game industry.Glenn's work ethic, curiosity and authenticity have kept him at the forefront of cultural trends and helped him build the tight-knit relationships between brands, consumers and professional athletes that endure to this day. Hit play to hear from a true industry veteran! And if you enjoy the episode, please like, share, and subscribe so we can keep bringing you insights from the best in the business.#VideoGames #GamingIndustry #EASports #Nike #SportsBranding #Leadership #Podcast #GameDev #EFWSOT

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  Episode #15

  EFWSOT with Glenn Chin

  Aug 13, 20261h 10mS1

  The Legend Behind the Mantra: Glenn Chin on EA Sports, Nike & Gaming History Have you ever wondered where our podcast name, "Everything is fine and we're shipping on time," actually comes from?In this episode, Ric and Gary sit down with the legend who started it all: Glenn Chin. As a powerhouse in sports branding with iconic runs at EA Sports and Nike, Glenn brings a wealth of insider knowledge, hilarious stories, and a look behind the curtain of the video game industry.Glenn's work ethic, curiosity and authenticity have kept him at the forefront of cultural trends and helped him build the tight-knit relationships between brands, consumers and professional athletes that endure to this day. Hit play to hear from a true industry veteran! And if you enjoy the episode, please like, share, and subscribe so we can keep bringing you insights from the best in the business.#VideoGames #GamingIndustry #EASports #Nike #SportsBranding #Leadership #Podcast #GameDev #EFWSOT

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  Episode #14

  EFWSOT with Marjorie Martin

  Jul 28, 20261h 6mS1

  The Secret Sauce of EA’s Culture: Marjorie Martin on the Early Days of Gaming | EFWSOT Welcome back to another exciting episode of Everything's Fine, We're Shipping on Time with Ric and Gary! Today, we are honored to sit down with Marjorie Martin.Joining Electronic Arts in October 1983 as one of its first 25 employees, Marjorie wore every hat imaginable—from purchasing hardware and QA testing on Commodore and Apple II systems, to eventually founding EA’s very first HR department.In this episode, Marjorie takes us behind the scenes of the early Silicon Valley gaming boom. We dive deep into how she helped engineer EA’s famous intentional culture through initiatives like the "Doers Profile" and Action Values. She also shares hilarious stories about pitching ideas to Trip Hawkins, the famously unhinged Friday meetings with Bing Gordon and Larry Probst, and why every major studio she joined—from Park Place and Sony to Take-Two and Bungie—saw massive success during her tenure.Whether you’re a retro gaming historian, a culture-building enthusiast, or just want to hear legendary stories from the trenches of game development, you won't want to miss this one! Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more stories from the veterans of the video game industry!

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