Call Me By Your Game

a nostalgic video game podcast

co-op Ep.19 - Halo Infinite

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

03-26
01:24:18

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

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)

03-04
01:08:35

co-op Ep.28 - Return to Monkey Island

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

12-03
01:44:38

Ep.267 - Fall Check-In

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

11-26
01:02:26

Ep.266 - SimCity 4 with Jack Brown

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

11-19
01:06:23

co-op Ep.27 - Chrono Trigger

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

11-12
01:48:56

Ep.265 - Animal Crossing: Wild World with Kelsey Lewin

Teen? I am no teen. I'm a moderator! Today, Animal Crossing expert and New York Mets superfan Kelsey Lewin stops by to discuss her time with Animal Crossing: Wild World (2005). Show Notes Kelsey Lewin - Pew Pew Bang - MinnMax - Pink Gorilla Games 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 Didyouknow Gaming - Animal Crossing

11-05
01:23:24

Ep.264 - Earthbound Beginnings with Laney Serface

Sometimes videogames can be... quirky? Today, improviser and baseball enthusiast Laney Serface stops by to discuss her pandemic moment with Earthbound Beginnings (1989) aka Mother. Show Notes Laney Serface - WGIS - Play by Play Improv - 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 Lost Levels - Earthbound Beginnings Screenshots

10-29
01:39:06

Ep.263 - Darkstalkers with Drew Mackie

Ahhh, real (hot) monsters!! It's time for a little Halloween flavor because today writer and pocaster Drew Mackie returns to discuss his time with Capcom's forgotten fighting game Darkstalkers (1994). Show Notes Drew Mackie - Bluesky - Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games - Gayest Episode Ever 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

10-22
01:25:02

co-op Ep.26 - Mario Kart: Double Dash

I'll have a Dash, and make it Double! Kart driver extraordinaire Conner is joined by July Diaz, Adrian Holmes, and Jeremy Schmidt to discuss possibly the best Mario Kart game in Mario Kart: Double Dash (2003) for the GameCube. Show Notes Adrian Holmes - Bluesky July Diaz - 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

10-15
01:38:23

Silksong Games Club - Episode 1

We've got a needle and we're not afraid to use it! The Hollow Knight Silksong Games Club begins today with an introduction to the series as our contributors make their way through and conquer the Bell Beast. Show Notes Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Jacques Mouledoux - Instagram Charlie Mihelich - Baywatch Watch podcast - Bluesky - Instagram July Diaz: Bluesky Michael McCollor - YouTube - Twitch Jeremy Schmidt - VGACS - Bluesky Conner McCabe - Call Me By Your Game - Bluesky - Instagram

10-10
01:52:31

Ep.262 - The Simpsons Arcade Game with Grant Moore

If you build it, he will come (Homer Simpson, that is). The guardian of Paramount Pictures, Grant Moore, stops by to discuss his journey refurbishing an original arcade machine for The Simpsons (1991). Show Notes Grant Moore - 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 Simpsons Games - Didyouknow Gaming

10-08
01:22:57

Ep.261 - Stuntman Ignition with Michael Hearn

This episode crashes into a helicopter for style points! Today filmmaker and Virtual Boy stan Michael Hearn returns to discuss his time with the action title Stuntman Ignition (2007). Show Notes Michael Hearn - Bluesky - Website 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 Game Developer Blog about THQ Studio Closures

10-01
01:03:31

Ep.260 - Ghost of Tsushima with Edgar Momplaisir

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

09-24
01:29:36

co-op Ep.25 - Neon White

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

09-17
01:31:52

Ep.259 - Wave Race 64 with Jacques Mouledoux

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

09-10
01:09:37

Ep.258 - Mario Paint with Nick Luciano

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

09-03
01:15:28

Ep.257 - Leonardo the Inventor with Lilliana Winkworth

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

08-27
01:02:08

co-op Ep.24 - Portal 2

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

08-20
01:56:03

Ep.256 - Starship Titanic with Arik Cohen

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

08-13
01:32:24

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