The Creative Juice Podcast
Creative Juice is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to Fortnite Creative and UEFN game development. It brings together game developers, business professionals, and gamers for authentic, casual, and humorous conversations about creativity, industry insights, and real-world success stories. Episodes are recorded with video using tools like Riverside and later distributed as audio on major podcast platforms. Each episode lasts between 30 minutes and 1 hour and features in-depth interviews with top talent and studios—all while keeping the focus on uncovering what fuels each guest’s creative juice.
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The Creative Juice Podcast
How Fortnite Maps Really Blow Up The Data Behind Viral Success (CEO of FCHQ - Jon Hughes)
Fortnite creators always talk about the Discovery system, but almost nobody understands how it actually works. In this episode, I sit down with Jon Hughes, founder of FCHQ and one of the leading analytic minds in Fortnite Creative and UEFN. Jon breaks down the real numbers behind map success, why certain genres explode, why others fade fast, and what the data shows about player behavior in 2025.
We talk about viral loops, live events, retention targets, session time goals, hidden pitfalls, and the common mistakes creators still make. Jon also shares stories from building FCHQ, working inside Epic Games, and developing new tools that massively boost retention for studios and brand activations.
If you want to understand Discovery, analytics, and what actually drives growth inside Fortnite Creative, this episode will change how you build. Whether you are a new creator or a studio lead, Jon gives the clearest breakdown you will ever hear.
Watch the full video episode on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeEdFBJesf6Ruqlpktj13hOdTdA7UHRQS
Connect with Jon Hughes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwastaken/
Website: https://fchq.io/
Discord: https://discord.gg/drYeNVYs
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