GOING POSTAL: Filmmakers Tad Sallee & Jason Sikorsky on Gaming’s Most Notorious Underdog

Show Notes – Following Films Episode Title: “GOING POSTAL: Filmmakers Tda Sallee & Jason Sikorsky on Gaming’s Most Notorious Underdog” Hosted by: Chris Maynard Guests: Ted Sallee & Jason Sikorsky, directors of GOING POSTAL: THE LEGACY FORETOLD Now Streaming on VOD Episode Summary: Host Chris Maynard sits down with filmmakers Tad Sallee and Jason Sikorsky to unpack their five-year journey making GOING POSTAL: THE LEGACY FORETOLD—a bold, heartfelt, and cinematic deep dive into one of gaming’s most controversial franchises. What started as a casual conversation in Tucson turned into an unexpected story of friendship, chaos, controversy, and creative grit. Set against the backdrop of the Arizona desert and steeped in gaming subculture, the film tells the behind-the-scenes story of Postal—a cult-favorite game infamous for its violence, and beloved for its refusal to conform. But at its heart, GOING POSTAL isn’t just about a game. It’s about two creators, Mike J. and Vince, and their decades-long fight to keep their vision alive. In This Episode: How a ramen lunch sparked a five-year filmmaking odyssey Tucson roots and the strange comfort of seeing Arizona on screen The evolution from YouTube docuseries to fully cinematic film The unexpected emotional core: Mike J., Vince, and the underdog bond that drives it all Balancing voices: how fans, historians, and critics helped shape the narrative Courting controversy: how Postal leaned into the chaos—and why Why GOING POSTAL is more than a hot take on violent games—it's a story of survival and passion in indie gaming About the Film: GOING POSTAL: THE LEGACY FORETOLD chronicles the story of Postal, one of gaming’s most infamous franchises, and the unlikely duo behind it. What unfolds is a decades-long journey filled with backlash, cult fandom, and a relentless belief in staying true to your vision. Now available on VOD – Stream it wherever you rent or buy films. Links & Resources: Watch GOING POSTAL: THE LEGACY FORETOLD now on VOD https://goingpostaldoc.com/ Learn more about Postal and Running With Scissors: https://runningwithscissors.com/ Read POSTAL by Brock Wilbur https://www.amazon.com/Postal-Brock-Wilbur/dp/1940535220 Join the Conversation: Like what you heard? Subscribe to Following Films, leave a rating or review, and share your thoughts. Are you Postal enough?