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co-op Ep.19 - Halo Infinite

2025-03-2601:24:18

Pew, pew. Master Chief is awake and he's firing on all cylinders. Today we present to you co-op Episode 19 originally from January 2022 where Conner sits down with Tao Yang and Cody Ziglar to discuss Halo Infinite (2021). Show Notes Tao Yang - Instagram - Dropout.tv Cody Ziglar - Bluesky Conner McCabe – Bluesky – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord- Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Episode 13 – Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes with Oscar Montoya

2020-03-0401:08:35

Mother Earth’s sweetheart and the light of the world Oscar Montoya joined us to talk about Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000). On this episode Oscar discusses being raised simultaneously by horror movies and video games, has the epiphany that Conner is the mixture of Elijah Wood and Macaulay Culkin from the Good Son, and discusses how video games can be a conduit for friendship. Give a listen to how dang sweet and wonderful Oscar is and enjoy some lovely video game chatting. Website: callmebyyourgame.com Oscar Montoya – @ozzymo (Instagram/Twitter) The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

The Beginner's Guide with Michael Ailshie - Ep.277

2026-03-1101:38:14

Let's talk about what makes a game and make that conversation existential! Today game developer Michael Ailshie joins Conner to discuss how The Beginner's Guide (2015) by Davey Wreden hit him like a ton of bricks. Show Notes Michael Ailshie - Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations VICE Article about the Beginner's Guide

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - co-op Ep.32

2026-03-0401:30:20

I've forgotten a land or two in my day, but a meal? Not a chance! Enjoy a throwback from 2022 as Conner goes mouthful mode to discuss Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) with Anna Garcia, July Diaz, and Tyler Schnupp. Show Notes July Diaz - Bluesky Anna Garcia - Instagram Tyler Schnupp - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Nintendo 64 Diaries - Episode 2 with Eddie Martin

2026-02-2501:05:22

Nintendo 64 Diaries Episode 2 is here as Conner chats with his childhood best friend Eddie Martin about getting the console as a joint bday gift with his brother, the timeless nature of StarFox 64, and how the console was a crucial fixture in their budding friendship during 1999. Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Fortnite with Nick Costanza - Ep.275

2026-02-1801:42:57

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Simpson, it's a Terminator, it's a Fortnite! Today, the CoD King Nick Costanza returns to the podcast to discuss the gaming platform phenomenon of Fortnite. Show Notes Nick Costanza - Bluesky - YouTube Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations Fortnite - Didyouknow Gaming Video

Frog Detective with Nadia Osman - Ep.274

2026-02-1101:39:46

Move over Sherlock, we've got a Frog on the case! Today writer, director, and performer Nadia Osman is here to discuss her childhood devoid of video games and her recent time with the Frog Detective series. Show Notes Nadia Osman - Bluesky - Big is Moving to Paris podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations Rock Paper Shotgun Article about Frog Detective 2 Funding

Mother 3 - co-op Ep.31

2026-02-0402:09:18

"Conner started to feel feverish takes a few steps Conner learned the power of PK Podcast!" Today your host is joined by Mike Steele and Jeremy Schmidt to discuss their time with Mother 3 (2006) for the GameBoy Advance. Show Notes Mike Steele - Instagram - Jim & Them Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt - Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Nintendo 64 Diaries - Episode 1 with Conner McCabe

2026-01-2801:01:28

Welcome to the N64 Diaries, a series from Call Me By Your Game where Conner McCabe will investigate what the Nintendo 64 means to people. On episode 1, he does the impossible and interviews himself for a deep dive on the console's place in his life. Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Kingdom Hearts II with Matt Apodaca - Ep.272

2026-01-2102:02:03

Garsh, Sora. This game is spectacular. Today, Mr. Games himself of the Get Played podcast Matt Apodaca returns to discuss his favorite game of all time: Kingdom Hearts II (2006). Show Notes Matt Apodaca - Bluesky - Get Played podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations E3 2005 Interview with Tetsuya Nomura

Ep.271 - Bart's Nightmare with Adrian Snow

2026-01-1401:07:14

What's scarier than homework? Losing it! Today actor of stage, screen, and video game Adrian Snow returns to discuss her recurring battles with The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare (1992). Show Notes Adrian Snow - Instagram - MILF Fest - Maude Night Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations History of the Amiga Part 7 by Jeremy Reimer

God of War: Ragnarok - co-op Ep.30

2026-01-0701:45:52

Ragnarok is here and it's far more cozy than we expected! On throwback from 2022 Conner welcomes Matt Apodaca, Mike Christian, and Nick Costanza to discuss God of War: Ragnarok (2022). Show Notes Matt Apodaca - Bluesky - Get Played Podcast Mike Christian - Instagram Nick Costanza - Bluesky Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

The Last Guardian - co-op Ep.29

2025-12-3101:32:32

Animal lovers (and anyone with a soul) beware! This game will grab you by the beater (the heart!). Today we're releasing a lovely discussion about Fumito Ueda's most recent game, The Last Guardian (2016) with Jacob Geller and Courtney Vineys. Show Notes Jacob Geller - YouTube - Bluesky - Nebula - How a Game Lives Courtney Vineys - Twitch - Bluesky Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Top 9 Games of the Year NOT from 2025 - Ep.270

2025-12-2401:15:13

As the year 2025 reaches its end there is only one thing for Conner and Jeremy to do: to list the best games that they played in 2025 that did NOT release in this year. Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Top 10 Favorite Games - Part XI (with Ryan Creamer, Chuck Maa, and Alec Robbins)

2025-12-1701:53:42

It's time for Conner to put another 3 past guests through listing Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time as he is joined by Ryan Creamer, Chuck Maa, and Alec Robbins for a jolly time. Show Notes Ryan Creamer - Dropout.tv Chuck Maa - Instagram Alec Robbins - Bluesky - Crimehot Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Luigi's Mansion with Jeremy Elder - Ep.268

2025-12-1001:02:43

Luigi's got a vacuum and he's somewhat afraid to use it. Comedian Jeremy Elder stops by today to discuss his time with Luigi's Mansion (2001) and to reflect on the early days from his life that it showed up in. Show Notes Jeremy Elder - Business Casual Show - Cowboys 2/7 Show Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations New Luigi's Mansion Facts Discovered - Didyouknow gaming

co-op Ep.28 - Return to Monkey Island

2025-12-0301:44:38

This episode is about me making my return to podcast island! Today Conner sets sail to discuss Return to Monkey Island (2022) with the greatest pirate crew around. Joining him are swabbies Will Evans and Nick Park to discuss the most recent game in the Monkey Island series. Show Notes Will Evans - Instagram Nick Park - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.267 - Fall Check-In

2025-11-2601:02:26

We're deep into fall and Conner has the urge to monologue. Enjoy episode 267 where Conner gives an update to the podcast and shares eleven different segments of mostly video game topics that he feels like chatting about... with himself. Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord- Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Podcast Recommendations Into the Aether Pew Pew Bang Cane and Rinse

Ep.266 - SimCity 4 with Jack Brown

2025-11-1901:06:23

Every kid needs some sort of autonomy, just maybe not over a whole dang city! Today comedian Jack Brown stops by to discuss his moment getting absolutely locked into SimCity 4 (2003). Show Notes Jack Brown - JackBrown.biz Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord- Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

co-op Ep.27 - Chrono Trigger

2025-11-1201:48:56

Three heroes gathered together and crushed this episode with a triple-tech you've never seen! Conner and his guests Patrick Ehlers and Eddie Martin tackle one of the greatest games, JRPG's, and pieces of art ever made and discuss Chrono Trigger (1995). This is a huge one folks! Enjoy this chat about a masterpiece. Show Notes Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society Eddie Martin - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord- Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

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