Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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On this week's show we're talking with Systems Designer Jan Stec Russo! His work has spanned across multiple studios, including Toys For Bob, Schell Games, Phoenix Labs, and his current role at Magic Soup. Jan talks about nailing down Crash's signature spin move in Crash 4 & Crash Team Rumble, mentoring young designers, and how he processed getting laid off and was able to move on. With music from Lili Gasanj!






LINKS:


💼 Jan's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janstec


💿 Lili Gasanj: liligasanj.bandcamp.com