In Episode 4 of the Creative Juice Podcast, we sit down with MustardPlays to uncover the real story behind how the biggest Battle Royale in the world got its start — from a simple dinner table conversation to a 3-week prototype that changed gaming forever.

We dive into:
🔹 How Fortnite + UEFN on iOS could spark a second boom for creators
🔹 Why building fast and testing early still drives his creative process
🔹 JOGO’s expansion and his outlook on Fortnite’s next evolution
🔹 And so much more!

If you love Fortnite, game dev stories, or want to hear how one idea turned into a global sensation — this is a must-watch.

🎙️ Guest: MustardPlays
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MustardPlays
X (Twitter): https://x.com/MustardPlays
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadmustard/

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📌 Creative Juice Podcast – Episode 4
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Creative Juice Podcast • Episode with Kevin Marciano of Future Trash

Matthew “Immature Gamer” Zanazzo sits down with Kevin Marciano, CEO and co-founder of Future Trash, the studio behind Boom Tycoon, Mr Beast Games, and several of Fortnite’s most polished custom experiences. Kevin shares how his background producing the hit animated series Miraculous Ladybug (now streaming on Netflix and Disney) gave him the storytelling chops to build an original universe inside UEFN.

Expect thumbnail tricks that tripled concurrent players, a download-size fix that saved a launch, and a first peek at Boom Tycoon 2.

What you’ll learn

• Turning a brand collaboration into four million plays
• Data-driven thumbnail tweaks that boost click-through
• Why lighter project files improve player retention
• Building a cohesive IP around the FOAD characters
• Proven steps for pitching and executing sponsored maps

Guest links

Kevin on X: https://x.com/kev_marciano
Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foadzone
Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmarciano/

Paid promotion disclosure

This episode includes a sponsored segment for the TMNT UEFN Builder Challenge with a USD 25 000 prize pool. Learn more or submit your build at https://tmntpicks.com #ad #tmntdevteam

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Welcome to Creative Juice Podcast Episode 2 featuring Tom Jank. In this episode Tom shares his journey from working at Pixar to creating unforgettable Fortnite maps. Watch him reveal how making a map in 3 hours taught him that perfection is overrated and why embracing the jank is the secret to creative success. He discusses turning challenges into viral moments, the power of daily warm ups, and the importance of taking breaks.

Follow Tom Jank on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TomJanky, Twitter at https://x.com/thomasjanky, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinrod/ for more insights.

This is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc.

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