I met Jon Myers of JUFTi through Twitter. As it turns out, we happen to frequent the same coffee shop - Staufs - so that's where we met for our chat.
Jon also gave me a preview of JUFTi's new game, Cornhole All-Stars, which just went live last night! I have to say, this is one fun game. Amazing graphics and fun characters. It feels a lot like Cel Damage in the mix of cartoon-like fun and rockin' music. Of course, Cornhole (or Bags as it is known in some parts of the country) is one of those things best played with friends and Cornhole does not disappoint. The multiplayer is option is perfect.
A big thanks to Jon for hooking up for the interview!
The Jon Myers iPhonespaz Interview
Q: Let's kick it off! How many apps do you have on your iPhone and which are your favorites?
Jon: I have 8 pages of apps, basically the max. Picking a favorite is hard, but I'm really digging Real Racing from Firemint. I think it's an incredible game. They did a great job. I probably use Tweetie the most. It's a tight product. Beautiful app.
Q: What got you into doing iPhone development and how did you come to pick Cornhole?
Jon: I've always built digital products, and I saw the iPhone as the most efficient platform for distribution and monetizing social, casual games. We chose the game Cornhole because of the regional appeal, but we built it with an international roll-out in mind. Developing custom characters and environments.
Jamie: Cornhole All Stars is a beautiful game. Great work!
Jon: Yeah, it's a beast. 
Cornhole's been in production since January, but we're working on two more games as well.
Q: Your team is kind of virtual with people spread all over the country. How do you manage that?
Jon: We're in-touch daily, but then we're all used to working like this. Sometimes we pick a place and get together too.
Jamie: What's the wildest place you've been to work on this app?
Jon: Puerto Rico.
Jamie: Really?
Jon: It just worked out. We actually got a ton of work done on the game while we were there.
Ok, because this is iPhonespaz, I have to ask this question... What's the spazziest thing you've done with your iPhone?
Jon: I was stopped by a street reporter the other day and they asked me how do you stay cool in the summer? I said, "Well, with my iPhone of course. We're developing an app called iFan."
It was a joke. I didn't think they'd print it, but they did!
Jamie: Hey, that's journalism for you... Um, wait. Isn't that what I'm doing here?
If you're in Columbus, or just like to party with cool people, you ought to drop by the Cornhole launch party! Jon's crew is going to go down in history as the first company ever to use Columbus' replica of the Santa Maria as a successful marketing platform! Ha!
And don't forget to download Cornhole All-Stars. Great value for $0.99!
