Wookash Podcast Why Did You Start a Podcast?
Mar 7, 2026
A celebratory deep-dive into why someone started long-form technical conversations. Topics include building tumor ablation medtech software, moving from high-level languages to low-level systems, and influences from game dev thinkers. There are stories about podcasting logistics, studio setup, and memorable recording mishaps. Personal moves, hobby projects in graphics, and plans for more hands-on teaching are also covered.
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Why The Podcast Started As Game Engineering Podcast
- Lukas started the show as Game Engineering Podcast to attract low-level graphics and game guests and to let them speak uninterrupted about their craft.
- He intentionally avoids heavy interruption to let guests reveal deeper thought processes, inspired by Jonathan Blow.
Why The Podcast Was Renamed Wookash Podcast
- Lukas renamed the show to Wookash Podcast after top-tier non-game guests (like Inigo Quiros) hesitated because the 'game' label felt exclusionary.
- He picked an English-friendly pronunciation of his name to avoid deterring guests by spelling challenges.
Personalize Invitations To High Value Guests
- When inviting high-value guests, personalize outreach and invest time crafting a thoughtful message rather than using templated emails.
- Lukas learned this after initial rejections and improved invites, which later won over guests like Casey Muratori.