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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
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)
This episode has embraced the forbidden tactic of FUN! Today writer Edgar Momplaisir returns to the podcast to antagonize his buddy Conner and discuss his time with Sucker Punch Productions' epic action-adventure Ghost of Tsushima (2020).
Show Notes
Edgar Momplaisir - 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
Episode Citations
Ghost of Tsushima: the Road to Launch - PlayStation blog by Brian Fleming
We're re-recording over and over to get an ace rank! From the year 2022, enjoy a chat about the FPS speed running phenomenon Neon White (2022) from Angel Matrix's Ben Esposito soon after its release. Hosted by Conner McCabe with guests Michael Hearn, Michael McCollor, and Jeremy Schmidt.
Show Notes
Michael Hearn - Website - Bluesky
Michael McCollor - YouTube - Twitch
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
Save a boat, ride a jetski. Today, game designer and world traveler Jacques Mouledoux returns to the podcast to discuss his mischievous summer playing Wave Race 64 (1996).
Show Notes
Jacques Mouledoux - Instagram - Send in the Clown
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 Citations
Wave Race 64 - The Game that Revolutionized Water by Jonii
It's the artist's way aka Mario's most daunting journey yet. Today filmmaker Nick Luciano joins us to discuss his time with Nintendo's home art studio for the SNES in Mario Paint (1992).
Show Notes
Nick Luciano - Instagram - Te Seguire a la Oscuridad short film
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 Citations
The Story of Mario Paint by the Gaming Historian
No code needed to crack THIS Da Vinci! Today comedian Lilliana Winkworth drops in to discuss her time perusing the multi-media entertainment package Leonardo the Inventor (1996) focused on renaissance man Leonardo Da Vinci's life and inventions.
Show Notes
Lilliana Winkworth - The Baby show - Sad Funny at Nico's
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
The cake was a lie and we're back for more! The gang got back together to return to Aperture Labs and explore the Portal universe a little deeper, this time with Portal 2 (2011). This time with 100% more goop.
Show Notes
Jacques Mouledoux - Send in the Clown
Mikey Stephens - Instagram
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
All aboard the Titanic! Don't worry, not THAT Titanic. Today expert conversationalist Arik Cohen stops by to discuss his time with Douglas Adams' Starship Titanic (1998) and negotiating as a child.
Show Notes
Arik Cohen - Instagram - Sketch Comedy Class at UCB
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 Citations
The Secret Douglass Adams Board Game Kotaku Article by Lewis Packwood
NBA Live? More like NBA LIFE because this game has its hooks in us! Today, actor and Pop-Tart expert Evan Cleaver stops by to discuss his time with NBA Live '96 (1995) and coaching NPCs.
Show Notes
Evan Cleaver - Instagram - Power of Attorney Improv
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 Citations
The Fall of NBA Live - by SOFTDRINKTV
Good like finding something on this episode that you CAN'T interact with! Today, charcuterie expert Tao Yang returns to the pod to discuss his time with Shenmue (1999) and a magical time in his hometown mall.
Show Notes
Tao Yang - Dropout.tv - Harold Night with Power of Attorney - Bluesky - Instagram
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 Citations
The Rise and Fall of Shenmue - by Optic Lure
Three tarnished assemble to do the impossible: slay a big guy aka cover Elden Ring (2022) by Fromsoftware. Hosted by producer Jeremy Schmidt, Alec Robbins and Jacques Mouledoux return to cover this all-time great action RPG.
Show Notes
Jacques Mouledoux - Send in the Clown
Alec Robbins - Bluesky - Crimehot
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
Raindrops keep falling, and falling, and falling on my head. Welcome to the kickoff episode for the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Games Club. Enjoy our first dive into DS2 with a crew of Super NPC Radio favorites and newcomer to the format, Matt Apodaca.
Show Notes
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord- Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
Matt Apodaca - Get Played podcast - Bluesky
Charlie Mihelich - Baywatch Watch podcast - Bluesky - Instagram
July Diaz: Bluesky
Nick Costanza: Bluesky
Jeremy Schmidt - VGACS - Bluesky
Conner McCabe - Call Me By Your Game - Bluesky - Instagram
It's scary stuff, remastered! Artist, sketch master, and resident Resident Evil lover Michael McCollor returns to the podcast to discuss his teenage moment with Resident Evil (2002) for the GameCube.
Show Notes
Michael McCollor - YouTube - Twitch
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 Citations
Gamespot Resident Evil Preview Article from 2002
Look out, Springfield! We're on the loose! Today comedian Kylie Brakeman stops by to discuss her early childhood playing The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003).
Show Notes
Kylie Brakeman - AOAOAOA podcast - Instagram - 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 Citations
DidYouKnow Gaming - The Simpsons: Hit & Run
DidYouKnow Gaming - Lost Simpsons: Hit & Run Sequel
So here I am, transferring everything I can. Today, actor and writer Dan Lippert stops by to discuss his adolescent moment with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4.
Show Notes
Dan Lippert - Boss Bug KC
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 Citations
50 facts about THPS4 - Matt J
Protoss. Terran. Zerg. Gamer? Today the great Mike Steele returns to discuss his past with Starcraft II (2010) and to beat his own record for the longest episode of Call Me By Your Game history.
Show Notes
Mike Steele - Jim & Them podcast - Instagram
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 Citations
The History of StarCraft - Video by Arcadology
What's old is New (Super Mario Bros Wii). Enjoy this throwback from 2022 as Conner sits down with the Nintendo man himself Patrick Ehlers to discuss New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009).
Show Notes
Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society podcast
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
So I guess this is growing up (going wild in Vice City!). Today, writer and improviser Jonathan Callan chats with Conner about learning computer proficiency at a young age and how GTA Vice City (2002) was a backdrop for him to blossom.
Show Notes
Jonathan Callan - Instagram - Fancy Improv
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 Citations
Digital Trends Interview with Leslie Benzies
Vroom, vroom. We're getting nostalgic! Today, improviser, writer, and blooper enthusiast Alexis Rhiannon stops by to discuss her connection to the battle mode in Mario Kart 64 (1997).
Show Notes
Alexis Rhiannon - Dropout - Dance Club Remix at UCB
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 Citations
Mario Kart 64 - Did You Know Gaming?