Gaming in the Basement with Rock A Goth

In this season finale, we meet Nicole and Yaz — two members of Lemon Boy , a Seattle-based punk band, and the duo behind Punk Juice , their debut rhythm-infused narrative game. Nicole is the bassist and programmer, while Yaz brings the visuals as the artist and guitarist. Rooted in the city’s DIY music scene, Punk Juice is a vibrant, playable love letter to punk, community, and culture. It’s cozy,...

Jennevieve Schlemmer is one of the visionaries behind Plant Therapy , a game born out of her love for interior design, plants, curated coziness, and self‑expression. Having lived in a beautifully wallpapered historic New York home, she refined her passion for aesthetics into a virtual dollhouse where players experiment with vibrant décor, plushies, plants, wallpaper—and yes, even orange walls! Pla...

In Part 2, we continue our cozy dive into Plant Therapy! No forced narrative, no slumlords, no jobs, no stress. With over 120 real‑life plants (carefully curated and researched), the game is grounded in reality yet remains open‑ended and welcoming. It’s customizable, it’s comforting, and it’s entirely player‑driven. ⁠ Plant Therapy on Steam ⁠ ⁠Short Leg Studio⁠ ⁠Short Leg Studio Bluesky⁠ DJ Kern —...

Jakub Kasztalski, the creative force behind Unbound Creations, has been immersed in the world of gaming since his childhood. From experimenting with map editors to developing unique indie games, his journey is a testament to passion and innovation. In this episode, Jakub shares insights into his evolution as a game developer, the inspirations behind his projects, and his approach to blending humor...

Join me as I sit down with Wil Alvarez and Azrael Arocha of Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts, a narrative-driven sci-fi point‑and‑click adventure about rebellion, choices, and the bonds we form in flight. In this first installment, we explore how the story began, the world‑building process, and the core vision behind the roguish crew. Their demo launched June 30, 2025, giving fans an early taste of the...

In Part 2 of my conversation with Wil and Azrael, we continue on our space journey in our conversation about Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts . Find out how choices shape relationships aboard your ship, what mysteries still lurk in the story, and what makes this world so captivating. Reminder: The full game is still in development and coming soon to Steam—be sure to contribute feedback if you're pla...

Join us as we sync into an emotional and culinary journey with Matt Slemon, the solo dev behind Kitchen Sync: Aloha! He brings together cozy cooking mechanics, relationship-building systems, and authentic Hawaiian flavors rooted in family history. Matt’s passion for blending real-world food culture with engaging gameplay made this conversation not just tasty but deeply inspiring. Matt Slemon (Lemo...

In this heartwarming and deeply honest episode, Rock is joined by variety streamer and V-Tuber Lalaleah , also known as the Moon Princess. From her love of Sailor Moon to finding confidence through V-Tubing, Lala opens up about her childhood, streaming burnout, drama survival, and the strength that comes from setting boundaries. We talk cozy games, streaming as a woman, growing a backbone the hard...

On this episode of Gaming in the Basement , I sit down with LetsBFrank and his better half, Wifey , to chat about how a Tinder swipe led to both real-life partnership and GTA chaos. We dip our toes into the world of Grand Theft Auto roleplay—where Frank’s made characters range from undercover bikers to a comedic stripper-turned-film-maker—and explore how unpredictable RP became a creative outlet f...

This week on Gaming in the Basement , I’m hanging out with K9 (aka K9_Oneone) to spotlight some of the incredible streamers from their community. We dive into what makes those friendships so special—stories of loyalty, positivity, and how Twitch became more than a business, but a true “home.” K9 shares how community-made art, late-night brainstorming, and even Huey the pup bring everyone closer to...

This season we are highlighting Indie Studios! In this episode, we have our final Indie chat of the season with DemonKingIX, Crim, and BigBusta of We Didn't Mean 2. Show support by trying out their game and make sure you keep an eye out for what this studio does! To learn more about WDM2 check out their ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ , ⁠LinkTree⁠ , and ⁠Tales of Galariel on Steam⁠ ! My music is brought to y...

This season we are highlighting Indie Studios! In this episode, we have our final Indie chats of the season with StoryWolf, Flinchy, and Puds of We Didn't Mean 2. Show support by trying out their game and make sure you keep an eye out for what this studio does! To learn more about WDM2 check out their ⁠⁠ ⁠ YouTube , LinkTree , and Tales of Galariel on Steam ! My music is brought to you by  ⁠⁠⁠...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode we had the privilage to sit down with one of the Homies, Freeside11! Listen to his story and don't forget to follow him on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠if you aren't already. My music is brought to you by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJKern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Z3gobang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Please show these gu...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we are doing something a bit different. We had our first Live basement interview on stream towards the end of last year. Join us for this very special episode! My guest on this episode isYourThatRussian! Get to know him and please show some support by dropping him a follow him on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we are doing something a bit different. We had our first Live basement interview on stream towards the end of last year. Join us for this very special episode! My guest on this episode is YourThatRussian! Get to know him and please show some support by dropping him a follow him on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we have our next Indie chat in the basement with Jason Lee of Yomi Games. Show support by trying out their game and make sure you keep an eye out for what this studio does! To learn more about Yomi Games check out their ⁠⁠ website⁠⁠ . My music is brought to you by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJKern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we are having a chat with this awesome Canadian Twitch Streamer, Billionth. Please show some support by dropping him a follow him on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ TikTok⁠ , Twitter⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠ Insta⁠⁠ , ⁠if you haven't already. My music is brought to you by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJKern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we are having a chat with none other than Obscure Menace. Please show some support by dropping him a follow him on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠ , TikTok , and ⁠⁠ Insta⁠ , ⁠if you haven't already. My music is brought to you by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJKern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Z3gobang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Please show the...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we have our next Indie chat in the basement with Jeff of Worldseekers. Make sure you keep an eye out for what this studio does! Check out the games on their ⁠ website⁠ , and stay up to date with their socials⁠⁠ ! My music is brought to you by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJKern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Z3gobang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we are having a chat with another bud from across the pond who moved to the US, K9 One One. Listen to his story and don't forget to follow him on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠ Insta , ⁠if you aren't already. My music is brought to you by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJKern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Z3gobang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we are having a chat with Drew Hanslow, a British Gran Turismo gamer, content creator, and ambassador for "The Speed of Sight". Listen to his story and don't forget to follow him on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠ Insta , ⁠if you aren't already. Please considering donating to th...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we have our first Indie chat in the basement with Marcel of Viento Verse Studios. Show support by wishlisting their games and make sure you keep an eye out for what this company does! Check out the games on their website , and stay up to date with their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn , ⁠ and ⁠ TikTok⁠ !...

*Warning* This episode has mentions of suicide. If you or anybody you know is at risk please don't suffer alone and get help. In the US dial 988 to speak to someone. Help is available right now. Speak with somebody today. This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we are having a chat with another bud from across the pond, Vi...

This season we are highlighting local and international streamers as well as Indie Developers! In this episode, we get to have a chat with my bud from across the pond, Canniman 777. Listen to his story and don't forget to follow him on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠ , Insta , and Twitter , ⁠if you aren't already. My music is brought to you by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJKern⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Z3gobang⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Please show these guys s...

Seasons Greetings! I hope you enjoy this bonus episode with my bud The Critical Chance! It's called part 2 because in the first interview I had with him the footage was so awful it couldn't be used. It was a travesty. But he came back for another one and it was great catching up with him tbh. Please show my homie some love and support and give him a follow on YouTube , And FKT (formally kn...