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Call Me By Your GameEp.267 - Fall Check-InWe'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
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Call Me By Your Gameco-op Ep.25 - Neon WhiteWe'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 - Dis...
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Call Me By Your Gameco-op Ep.18 - God of War (2018)Boy, this episode rips. Stoic father figure Conner McCabe and his fresh-faced sons Mike Christian and Nick Costanza stop by to discuss God of War (2018) from Sony Santa Monica Studios. Enjoy this discussion from December 2021.
Show Notes
Mike Christian - Instagram
Nick Costanza - BlueSky
Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord- Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch
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Call Me By Your Gameco-op Episode 12 - Professor Layton and the Curious VillageCome with us to St. Mystere as we attempt to uncover mysterious galore! On this first time public release of co-op Episode 12, Conner sits down with fan favorite Allie Jennings and future favorite Connor Arakaki to discuss the Nintendo DS standout, Professor Layton and the Curious Village. This puzzle solving animated adventure is an absolute delight, enjoy!
Apologies for the audio quality. We had some CPU issues causing Conner's original file to disappear completely, so this is pulled from our Zoom meeting. If only it were just a puzzle from the game.
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Call Me By Your GameEp.179 - Animal Crossing with Meredith DillonIf you like quirky walkways in houses then this is the episode for you! Today Conner is joined by great improviser Meredith Dillon to discuss her time with the original Animal Crossing (2002), to dive into the nuances of playing games with siblings, and how Conner has existed since Meredith gained consciousness.
Show Notes
Meredith Dillon - Harold Night - We Improv Shows
Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube
Super NPC Ra...
2023-09-131h 26Call Me By Your GameEp.168 - Mortal Kombat with Ben CassilThis episode is so edgy that your parents may not approve! Today Conner is joined by wonderful comedian Ben Cassil to discuss his secretive time with the original Mortal Kombat (1992). Ben gets into having babysitters with surfer haircuts, does Conner a favor by talking about laser tag, and discusses hiding his copy of Mortal combat from his parents.
Show Notes
Ben Cassil - Ben's Improv class - Totally Rad podcast - Twitter
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter
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2023-06-211h 27Call Me By Your GameEp.160 - Cid Meier’s Civilization V with Sarah Claspell
There are games we love and there are games we hate. THEN, there are games we love/hate. Today actor, improviser, and overall legend Sarah Claspell joins Conner to discuss her time with Cid Meier's Civilization V. Sarah recalls receiving a Super Nintendo as a kid, evangelizes to Conner about an incredible sounding board game, and gives us a peek at what it means to have a love/hate relationship with a video game.
Show Notes
Sarah Claspell - Cardinal Redbird - WGIS
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitte...
2023-04-261h 20Call Me By Your GameEp.153 - Tony Hawk’s Underground with Josh RothenbergToday we all realize our collective dream and become professional skateboarders! On Episode 153 comedian, skate uncle, and host of Peacock Kids' Don't Forget Your Underwear Josh Rothenberg joins Conner to discuss Tony Hawk's Underground (2003). Conner and Josh share chess stories on podcast, Josh talks about finishing a TV show after having it halted by covid, and he shares about a prank involving a gap in the game.
Show Notes
Josh Rothenberg - TikTok - Don't Forget Your Underwear
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twit...
2023-03-011h 08Call Me By Your GameEp.152 - Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time with Justin KimNo need to use the rewind feature because this episode is perfecto! Today UCB Maude Writer and rock climbing cutie Justin Kim joins Conner to discuss his time with Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time (2003). On this episode Justin reminisces about student becoming the master, he talks about goofing at early co-ed parties, and he and Conner discuss a recent day they spent together working background on Abbott Elementary.
Show Notes
Justin Kim - Honey on Maude Night - Instagram
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Come...
2023-02-221h 10Call Me By Your GameEp.150 - Madden NFL 25 with Nikhil DesphandeHut, hut, hike! (It's a football thing, okay!) Today Conner is joined by comedian and future Green Bay Packers co-owner Nikhil Desphande to talk about his time with Madden NFL 25 and the franchise in general. Nikhil shares about finding his niche at LAN parties, Conner has Nikhil guess previous Madden cover athletes, and Nikhil dives into running a Madden team for years.
Show Notes
Nikhil Desphande - Twitter - Instagram - Reality Bits podcast
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter
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2023-02-081h 22Call Me By Your GameEp.149 - Mario Party 2 with Ally Phillips
No palms were harmed in the making of this podcast! Today Conner is joined by hilarious comedian Ally Phillips to discuss her time with Mario Party 2 (2000) for the Nintendo 64. Ally discusses rushing home from school to play this game, let's Conner overshare about the ins and outs of meeting people through improv, and she talks about presently owning the newer games of ones she loved as a kid.
Show Notes
Ally Phillips - Instagram - WILD Improv
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – You...
2023-02-011h 08Call Me By Your GameEp.146 - Guantlet Dark Legacy with Matt AdamsUnfinished basements are based, don't @ me bro! Today wonderful improviser, sweet lad, and co-host of the Scary Movie Sleepover podcast Matt Adams joins Conner to discuss his time with Guantlet Dark Legacy (2001). Today Matt and Conner reminisce about the golden age of DVD special features, Conner blurts out his love for laser tag chain Laser Quest, and Matt shares about his friendship with the Code Man and his unfinished New Jersey basement.
Show Notes
Matt Adams - Scary Movie Sleepover podcast - Instagram
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video...
2023-01-111h 05Call Me By Your GamePreview: co-op Ep.30 - God of War: Ragnarok
Enjoy this 30 minute preview of our recent thorough discussion about God of War: Rangarok for co-op Episode 30. If you'd like to hear the rest of this episode and all 29 other panel episodes you can support us at the $10 DJ Toad Tier at our Patreon HERE. Thanks for listening!
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Ragnarok is here and boy is it far more cozy than we expected! Today marks the 30th deep dive co-op episode from Call Me By Your Game as we follow up last December's episode on God of War (2018) to discuss the sequel to that masterpiece, God...
2023-01-0631 minCall Me By Your GameEp.144 - The Last of Us with Jon MackeyWarning: do not play this game alone in the dark unless you want to be super emotional and have your eyes opened by the power of storytelling! Today Conner is joined by 1/4 of comedy team Big Grande and director extraordinaire Jon Mackey to chat about his time with The Last of Us (2013). Jon talks with Conner about a very Sega Christmas from his childhood, remembers seeing Conner's former residence and how shocking it was, and reminisces about going into The Last of Us knowing very little lead to a great surprise.
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2022-12-281h 40Call Me By Your GameEp.139 - Top Ten Favorite Games Of All Time
We have a banger for you today folks. Conner McCabe celebrates his birthday as we discuss our top ten games of all time.
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Conner McCabe: @conner_mccabe
Jeremy Schmidt: @ocarinaofcrime
July Diaz: @julydiaz
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2022-11-161h 24Call Me By Your GameEp.136 - Danny Gendron with The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
If this episode feels like a time loop, that's because it is! Today Conner is joined by actor, writer, and New England lad Danny Gendron to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000). Danny and Conner talk about being ships in the night at Paramount Pictures, Danny unlocks a video game memory for Conner, and the boys talk about how Majora's Mask walked so Deathloop could run.
Show Notes
Danny Gendron - Freak Brothers - Twitter - Times End (Majora's Mask music)
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games...
2022-10-191h 45Call Me By Your GameEp.135 - Zac Oyama and Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Legends on legends in this episode. Conner is joined by comedian, video game enjoyer, and great hang Zac Oyama to chat about his memories of The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (1992) for the SNES. Zac talks to Conner about role playing outside as a kid, the golden rule of "not my house" when it comes to picking 1st or 2nd player, and acquiring gaming consoles through work.
Show Notes
Zac Oyama - Home Economics - NADD Pod - Instagram - Twitter
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter
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2022-10-121h 15Call Me By Your Gameco-op Ep.26 - Mario Kart: Double Dash - PREVIEW
Welcome to a preview of our discussion about Mario Kart: Double Dash. The full co-op episode and all 25 others are available at the $10 DJ Toad Tier of our Patreon.
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I'll have a Dash, and make it Double! Mario Kart spirit is in the air folks. For August 2022's Call Me By Your Game co-op episode your host Conner McCabe 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.
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July Diaz...
2022-09-0235 minCall Me By Your GameEp.126 - Crazy Taxi with Angela GiarratanaNow this is a transportation system I can get behind!
Today Conner is joined by comedian, podcast host, and actor extraordinaire Angela Giarratana to discuss her time with Crazy Taxi (1999). Angela and Conner get into the subject of gamer chairs, bringing Rock Band controllers to college, and how sometimes a video game can be a unifying force for siblings at odds.
Show Notes
Angela Giarratana - AOAOAOA Podcast - Instagram - Twitter
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show
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2022-08-031h 23Call Me By Your GameEp.124 - Titanic: Adventure Out of Time with Hannah KanengieterWhat's not to understand about being a British spy who when blown up gets sent back in time to the event of the Titanic in order to stop world events? Nothing, that's what! Today the delightful Hannah Kanengieter joins Conner to discuss her experience with Titanic: Adventure Out of Time (1996). This game has nothing to do with the box office hit that would come a year later but is equally fantastic. Hannah discusses her love for the movie, misinterpreting Conner's invitation to guest on the show, and her experience training to be good at GameCube games.
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2022-07-201h 23Call Me By Your GameEp.123 - Undertale with Ari Grabb
Whoa! Hot off the heels of his long awaited return on episode 200 of Video Games: a Comedy Show (VGACS), animator and fun-haver Ari Grabb joins Conner as a guest on Call Me By Your Game for the first time to discuss Undertale (2015). Ari and Conner discuss getting to know each other during the early days of VGACS, Ari reminisces on his father bringing home a Nintendo 64 one glorious afternoon, and gets into the many different aspects that make Undertale a special game.
Show Notes
Ari Grabb - YouTube - Twitter
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/c...
2022-07-131h 31Call Me By Your GameEp.117 - Breath of the Wild with Conner Shin
How it took this long to discuss Breath of the Wild is beyond me! Today it's officially Conner day as our host Conner McCabe is joined by amazing writer and hilarious comedian Conner Shin discussing a game they both love, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017). On this episode McCabe makes Shin list out old Maude teams and teammates, we discuss getting back into gaming by simply walking into a Best Buy, and how this game rules on all levels.
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Conner Shin - Twitter - Harley Quinn Animated Series
Conner...
2022-05-251h 45Call Me By Your GameRe-release: Ep.012 - Marvel vs. Capcom 2 with Oscar MontoyaAlert! Conner has been busy so we're doing a re-release this week. Please enjoy a true throwback from over 2 years ago.
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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 ho...
2022-04-271h 09Call Me By Your GameEp.114 - The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie with Sarah Martinez
SpongeBob is so cool that we just had to talk about him again. Filmmaker and SpongeBob super fan Sarah Martinez joins Conner to discuss The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) video game for the PlayStation 2. Sarah and Conner rejoice over car TVs, discuss their favorite SpongeBob SquarePants episodes, and Sarah chats about playing this game's disc into destruction.
Show Notes
Sarah Martinez - Instagram
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch
2022-04-211h 09Call Me By Your GameEp.112 - Super Mario Strikers with Jeremy OlsonWe've struck up some fun with this one! Today Conner is joined by the Golden son of Modesto, co-host of the Garage Show, and hilarious sweetie Jeremy Olson to discuss Mario's first soccer title in Super Mario Strikers (2005) for the GameCube. Conner and Jeremy discuss the many ways their lives have been woven together since childhood, Jeremy discusses a traumatic event that lead to him becoming a Nintendo boy, and dives into the cult that arose around Strikers during his freshman year of college.
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Jeremy Olson - The Garage Show - This Song...
2022-04-061h 29Call Me By Your GameEp.111 - Bioshock Infinite with Micaela PettigrewWe've got all the Vigor you could need for this episode! Today Conner is joined by hilarious improviser, lover of the Sims, and cool mom Micaela Pettigrew to discuss Bioshock Infinite (2013) just days after its 9th birthday. Micaela and Conner reminisce about their fabled improv team Busters, discuss Disneyland history including some Big Thunder lore, and even get into some of the twists of Bioshock Infinite.
Show Notes
Micaela Pettigrew - Twitter - Instagram
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show
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2022-03-301h 25Call Me By Your GameEp.108 - Super Smash Bros. Brawl with Paul HerediaBeware! This episode contains rad memories and fun times! If you don't like that stuff you should not listen to it! But you do, because you're rad and fun. Today Conner sits down with hilarious comedian, sketch writer, and neat dude from Washington Paul Heredia to discuss Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008). Paul recalls this being a social activity post high-school, hanging out with the friend group in his future husband's parents' garage, and he and Conner share an knack for apprehension when it comes to dare devil activities.
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Paul Heredia - Twitter...
2022-03-091h 07Call Me By Your GameEp.107 - The Simpsons: Hit & Run with Stephen SanowWe're going back to Springfield with today's episode! Conner is joined by wonderful comedian, east coast sweetie, and dancer extraordinaire Stephen Sanow to discuss potentially the greatest The Simpsons game ever in The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003). Conner and Stephen get into Stephen watching the show over at a friend's house, loving the writing of the game, and share stories of triumphant elementary school student council victories.
Show Notes
Stephen Sanow - Fairview on Comedy Central - Instagram
Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69
Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show
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2022-03-021h 19Call Me By Your GamePreview: co-op Ep.20 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderEnjoy this roughly 30 minute preview of the latest in the Call Me By Your Game co-op series. To hear the full episode and all others, consider supporting us at the $10 DJ Tier over on our Patreon.
The Force is strong with this one (I'm referring to the episode). We Jedi three gather to discuss Respawn's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019). Your host Conner is joined by recent co-op guests and lightsaber masters Mike Christian and Patrick Ehlers. Conner recently played this game for the first time on the PS5 and just had to gab about it!
2022-02-2534 minCall Me By Your GameEp.100 – Microsoft 3D Movie Maker with Conner McCabeWell, folks. We finally went full WTF and interviewed our host in a fun little role reversal. Our producer Jeremy Schmidt took up hosting duties for this one and sat down with Call Me By Your Game’s Conner McCabe to discuss his experience with Microsoft 3D Movie Maker (1995), a children’s animation program for Windows. Conner shares about his addiction to playing this game and reliance on fart sound effects, the many Matrix rip-offs, and the scope of this seemingly rudimentary program.
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2022-01-121h 03Call Me By Your Gameco-op Ep.18 – God of War (2018) – Full EpisodeHappy Holidays, listeners of Call Me By Your Game. Every month there is a round table version of the show that releases exclusively at our Patreon’s $10 DJ Toad Tier where Conner discusses a meaningful game with a group of people. In light of the holiday spirit we’re releasing this one for all to hear on the main feed. Enjoy this magnificent chat and consider checking out this episode and so much more by supporting us at Patreon.com/superNPCradio.
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2021-12-291h 51Call Me By Your GameEp.95 – 2 Year Anniversary + Metroid Dread co-op PreviewIt’s been… 2 years? It cannot be! Alas, it is. Happy 2 years to this podcast. It feels like yesterday that we just started this thing by discussing Donkey Kong Country on the SNES. On today’s episode Conner sits down with producer Jeremy to chat about the show’s beginning, some ins and outs, and even what the future might hold for Call Me By Your Game. After their chat stay tuned for a 40 minute preview of the latest co-op episode where Conner chats about Metroid Dread with Patrick Ehlers, Adrian Holmes, and Eddie Martin. Thank you to everyone who has...
2021-12-011h 36Call Me By Your GamePreview: co-op Ep.15 – Super MetroidEnjoy this preview of the latest deep dive co-op Episode from Call Me By Your Game. If you’d like to hear the full thing and get loads of other bonus content, consider supporting us over at Patreon.com/superNPCradio at the $10 DJ Toad Tier.
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We are finally covering a Super Nintendo title in our Call Me By Your Game co-op series and what better game to do it with than an absolute classic, Super Metroid(1994). Your host Conner McCabe sits down with returning guests Ali Ghandour, Michael Hearn, and Charlie Mihelic. In honor of the upcoming...
2021-09-2439 minCall Me By Your GameEp.79 – 007 Nightfire with Rob ScerboWe’re finally discussing a James Bond game on this podcast and it’s exactly the game that everyone expected, 007 Nightfire. We’re joined by comedian and overall sweet boy Rob Scerbo for a gosh darn good hang. Rob and Conner discuss Madden over the years, Rob shows Conner his Nintendo 64 collection, and our heroes brave through a brief wifi snafu to hear about Rob and his buddy Dave’s adventures with Nightfire.
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2021-07-281h 16Call Me By Your GameEp.76 – Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate with Connor ArakakiIt’s Connor(er) fest! Population 2! On today’s episode of Call Me By Your Game your host Conner is finally joined by another of his kin with Connor Arakaki. Connor joins to discuss the 3DS action RPG Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate (2015).
Connor gives us an awesome deep dive into his general history with video games, talks with Conner about getting sucked into the loop of this game and loving the co-op mode, and recalls a moment in time where he and two friends (including friend of the show and host of Reactivaders, Nick Costanza) got a flat tire...
2021-06-301h 23Call Me By Your GameSuper NPCs preview – Pokémon Snap (N64)Hey there Call Me By Your Game listeners! Enjoy this full episode from the Super NPC Radio exclusive podcast, Super NPCs. Heck, it’s hosted by the host of CMBYG, Conner McCabe, so we think you’ll like it! This weekly show is available at all tiers of the Super NPC Radio Patreon so if you like what you hear, consider checking us out at Patreon.com/SuperNPCradio. On this episode Jeremy and Conner discuss the original Pokémon Snap on the Nintendo 64. Enjoy, and be sure to check out this fantastic video from the crew over at MinnMax about...
2021-05-061h 11Call Me By Your GameEp.59 – World of Warcraft with Nelson FranklinWoW. What more is there to say? We’re finally covering a titan of video games with a titan of gentlemen. On this episode we’re discussing World of Warcraft (2004) with actor, husband, and cat dad Nelson Franklin. By the end of this puppy we’re confident we’ll have you saying “WoW” just like the rest of us.
It finally happened folks, Conner gives Nelson the respect he deserves by having him on the podcast which is the least he can do considering he brought Conner into the PlayStation family by gifting him a PS4 almost two years ag...
2021-03-031h 23Call Me By Your GameEp.56 – Pokémon Stadium with Paige ElsonWe’ve had one round yes, but what about second round? (you know, like the 2nd breakfast quote from the Lord of the Rings? …I’m sorry) On this week’s episode we’re discussing a groundbreaking game on the Nintendo 64 that brought our Pokémon to life. We’re joined by podcast host, writer, actor, and 209 standout Paige Elson to discuss Pokémon Stadium (2000).
Paige dives into the experience that was attending her aunt’s day care growing up where many kids lobbied for time on the group N64 and shares about her Nintendo experiences over the years. Regar...
2021-02-101h 30Call Me By Your GameEp.54 – Halo 2 with Chris EddinsYou know what they say, “2 is better than one”. That’s why on today’s episode writer and co-host of the Crossover podcast Chris Eddins joins us to discuss Halo 2, the widely-anticipated follow up to one of the most iconic games of all time. Pew Pew, baby.
Conner and Chris get to the bottom of a lot. They talk openly about the well-known fact that the Mob recruits from Gamestop and not the other way around. Chris tells Conner about the time a guy at an arcade pulled the most confident power move of all time and also rem...
2021-01-271h 28Call Me By Your GameEp.53 – Fire Emblem: The Blazing Sword with Adam WinneyIt’s about time that we discuss one of the premiere Nintendo franchises in recent memory. Plus if we don’t then all the sword boys from Smash might come for us. Thankfully our wonderful guest Adam Winney has saved us! This week we’re discussing Fire Emblem: The Blazing Sword on the Gameboy Advance.
On this episode Adam shares about playing video games with his brother’s friends, ranks his favorite Fire Emblem games, and tells a story about meeting a fellow Fire Emblem player in the least likely of circumstances.
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2021-01-211h 38Call Me By Your GameEp.52 – Super Mario Sunshine with Madison LaneseyIf we’re being honest, we could all use a relaxing vacation from time to time. So it should come to no surprise that even our greatest heroes also can use the occasional break. Unfortunately when Mario and Peach traveled to Isle Delfino for just that, things didn’t go as planned. This week we’re of course talking about Super Mario Sunshine with actor, comedian, and recreation adorer Madison Lanesey.
On this episode Madison tells the recent tale of realizing that she is in fact a gamer. The Mad-heads out there will be thrilled because we hear t...
2021-01-141h 24Call Me By Your GameEp.51 – Luigi’s Mansion 3 with Dalia MalekTo some, this might be considered a scary episode because to record it we had to enter a scary haunted hotel and save our friends. Luckily, we weren’t alone! This week we’re joined by comedian, rapper, and liaison of cool Dalia Malek to talk about Luigi’s Mansion 3 for the Nintendo Switch. And yes, Googi is as cool in person as he seems in the game.
On this episode Dalia tells Conner how frantically refreshing web browsers led to the miracle of her finding a Switch during quarantine, how Luigi’s scaredy cat nature is full of...
2021-01-061h 13Call Me By Your GameEp.50 – Warcraft III with Reilly SmithLook, we know that video games can help forge strong friendships in the fire and brimstone of pixels. We also know that without another bud that there’s nothing to forge. This all makes sense, right? On this episode Conner is joined by old video game buddy and father to Odeon.tv Reilly Smith to talk about Warcraft III from 2002.
Reilly and Conner start out by remembering how their friendship was codified by their mutual excitement for the recently announced Nintendo Switch back in 2016 and how they are certain the Switch commercial during the Falcons / Patriots Super Bo...
2020-12-301h 31Call Me By Your Gameco-op Episode 6 – Spider-Man: Miles MoralesHappy Holidays everyone! As a special holiday treat Conner and a few of his buds recorded a bonus co-op episode for December. This one goes out to every single listener and is available right here. Normally these co-op episodes are exclusive to our DJ Toad Tier on out Patreon. So if you enjoy this and want more deep dives, you can check out our different tiers here.
Enjoy this deep dive into the recent hit Spider-Man: Miles Morales. We have an even split of folks who played the PS5 and PS4 version so you know you’re ge...
2020-12-231h 35Call Me By Your GamePreview: co-op Episode 5 – Shadow of the ColossusEnjoy this preview of the DJ Toad-tier Patreon exclusive episode where we deep dive into the Shadow of the Colossus. Patreon tiers and info available HERE.
Unlike the subject of this episode, we shall not fall. We’re here with the latest co-op deep dive and oh boy is this a great one. Roxy Polk, Alec Robbins, and Cody Ziglar all join Conner to talk about one of the more revered games of all time, Shadow of the Colossus. Don’t you worry, we absolutely make time to discuss the Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle vehicle “Reign Over M...
2020-12-1846 minCall Me By Your GameEp.49 – Pokémon Snap with Charles MocklerIf in 1999 someone were to tell you a 3D Pokémon game was coming to the Nintendo 64, you’d be LYING if you said you hoped it was anything other than a Pokémon photography game. This week we’re heading to Pokémon Island and getting into some Pokémon Snap with the great Charles Mockler.
This week Charles and Conner reminisce on just how dang cool it was to even be looking at living 3D Pokémon back in the day. Charles also discusses how this game’s unique traits made it stand out as a kid, how...
2020-12-161h 13Call Me By Your GameEp.48 – Just Dance 2020 with Genetra TullGet your butts up and get ready to shake them among other parts of yourself because we’re dancing! How’s that for an opener? Pretty bad… I know. Anyway, we’re dancing for joy this week because we’re joined by one of the purest souls and best improvisers in the world Genetra Tull to talk about Just Dance 2020.
On this episode old comedy buds Conner and Genetra give the LA improv nerds what they’ve been begging for: close to 30 cumulative minutes of reminiscing about shows, teams, and people they love from the art form clinging to...
2020-12-091h 36Call Me By Your GameEp.47 – Counter-Strike with Kristin ThorsonWe come to you on this blessed day with an episode featuring the true Summoner of Spira and fan favorite from the FFX co-op episode, Kristin Thorson. She does the listening world a favor by finally getting us to discuss a truly special game, Half-Life: Counter-Strike (1999).
Kristin discusses playing games at her badass biker grandma Pat’s home, how she learned a lesson from her family that if you’re not having fun playing a game that it’s a good time to set the controller down and return later, and how her friend Randall brought her into h...
2020-12-021h 27Call Me By Your GameSuper NPC Thanksgiving Day CelebrationWhile the world is currently in turmoil, and most of us won’t be able to celebrate Thanksgiving in a traditional way- we here at Super NPC Radio believe that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating the holidays in our own way. Conner and Jeremy have a pretty low stakes conversations about Thanksgiving, video games, and all of the things that make this little network special. Hosted by: Jeremy Schmidt (@ocarinaofcrime) and Conner McCabe (@conner_mccabe)
2020-11-231h 31Call Me By Your GameEp. 46 – Super Smash Bros. Melee with Albert AndradeDon’t even try to L-cancel your way out of this one! Grab your main and get ready for an episode destined for this podcast since the show’s inception. Today we’re talking about the iconic Gamecube mainstay, Super Smash Bros. Melee. We’re joined by YouTuber, podcaster, and improviser Albert Andrade for a joyful chat that you don’t want to miss. Even if our host was congested as all hell.
After hearing about what he’s been up to and his history with video games, Albert dives into getting consumed by Melee while staying at a two fri...
2020-11-181h 18Call Me By Your GameEp.45 – Little Big Adventure 2 aka Twinsen’s Odyssey with Erin SmithDo you like Odyssey’s AND Adventures? Well pal, you’re in luck because this game’s title features both of those words! Wowee! We’re joined by Iowa escapee, LA comedian, and editing legend Erin Smith to discuss the PC game Little Big Adventure 2 / Twinsen’s Odyssey.
Conner and his fellow Mach improviser Erin talk about how her dad just came home with the game one day and her entire family gave it a chance, how she’s revisited it several times in her life including one time playing it at a work space she was paying for...
2020-11-111h 31Call Me By Your GameEp.44 – FIFA 06: Road to the World Cup with Leonard Smith Jr.FUTBOLLLLLLLLLLLL! Finally, we get a traditional sports game episode that isn’t something our host forces on the show. This is all thanks to one of the best improvisers in LA and offensive coordinator of our hearts, Leonard Smith Jr. He joins the show to talk to Conner about FIFA 06: Road to the World Cup.
On this episode Leonard tells us of how this game kicked off a relationship for him with the FIFA franchise, how he and his roommate now both hop around teams but have different approaches to controlling said teams, and how he never pl...
2020-11-041h 21Call Me By Your GameEp. 43 – Baseball Spotlight Part IV – Backyard Baseball 2001I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is that this is an absolutely fantastic episode. The bad is that it is the final in the Baseball Spotlight series for 2020. We are wrapping up the series in the most appropriate way possible, and that is by covering Backyard Baseball 2001 for Windows and Mac.
Joined by newcomer and golden son of Detroit Alex Bernard, Conner and previous guest / childhood best friend Eddie Martin discuss the phenomenon that was the 2nd installment in the Backyard Baseball series. On this episode our ballplayers discuss the eclectic cast of...
2020-10-282h 05Call Me By Your GameEpisode 42 – Dead Rising with Patrick EhlersBefore AMC’s the Walking Dead took the world by storm and made zombies hip as heck there was a video game that blazed the trail first and that is Dead Rising (2007) for the Xbox 360. Patric Ehlers, Mario lover and 1 of 2 great hosts of the fantastic podcast Nintendo Cartridge Society, joins us to talk about how he came to love that game for the first time.
Patrick tells Conner about being an RD at Lawrence College in Wisconsin and how that led to hanging out and playing games with many students at his dorm. He dives into th...
2020-10-211h 51Call Me By Your GameEpisode 41 – RE3 Remake with Roxy Polk and Michael McCollorThis scary month is so dang fun I never want it to end! Call Me By Your Game’s October themed episodes continue today with an episode featuring a pair that can only be topped by Coke Zero and Evan Williams and that is streaming buddies Roxy Polk and Michael McCollor. These two Resident Evil stans join Conner to discuss the most recent game in the franchise, RE3 Remake.
We begin our discussion by accidentally engaging in some well-meaning Minnesota Twins smack talk. First time guest Roxy signs the praises of the dodge mechanic and it’s adva...
2020-10-142h 00Call Me By Your GameEpisode 40 – X-Men with Jeff TopolskiGet your fricken costumes, baseball bats, and candy ready because it’s October, baby! This month we’re celebrating all things October. That’s right, Halloween is sitting shotgun as our episodes will feature scary zombies, funny zombies, baseball, and the X-Men. They’re still a popular choice for Halloween costumes… right? October is about more than just Halloween. So that’s why we’re mixing it up. That… or we belatedly decided it was a good opportunity to do some themed stuff…
On the first October season episode of Call Me By Your Game we welcome retired improviser...
2020-10-071h 37Call Me By Your GamePreview: Co-op Episode 3: Final Fantasy XWelcome to the preview of Call Me By Your Game Co-op Episode 3 featuring Final Fantasy X. Co-op episodes are monthly patreon exclusive episodes from Super NPC Radio, our little video game podcast network. They’re a part of the $10 DJ Toad Tier but we will bring a preview of each episode to the traditional feed. They’re more of a deep dive look from a group on a particular game focusing mostly on what we love and what works best for the game. Enjoy!
Back in 2001 the world was introduced to Zanarkand. Now, twenty years later, Conner McCa...
2020-10-0255 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 39 – Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest with Alec RobbinsGet your nanners peeled because we’re finally following up the first episode of this podcast with one of the greatest sequels of all time, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest. On this episode of Call Me By Your Game Conner is joined by Mariologist, Comic strip auteur, fashion icon, and Mr. Boop himself, Alec Robbins.
Conner and Alec have a ball discussing the state of Nintendo just a week before the announcement of Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Alec also gives us a rundown of his Nintendo fandom and sticks up for both the criminally underrated Wii...
2020-09-301h 51Call Me By Your GameEpisode 38 – Baseball Spotlight Part III – MVP Baseball 2005As we enter the final week of Major League Baseball’s regular season we find ourselves longing for another Baseball Spotlight. Well looks like we’re in luck because on today’s episode we get exactly that. Guest host Jeremy Schmidt sits down with Conner as he talks about the greatness, legacy, and lasting impact of the best baseball video game of all time, MVP Baseball 2005.
On this edition of Call Me By Your Game’s Baseball Spotlight Conner tells of the legend that is the MVP Baseball series and longs for a return. He speaks lovingly of the p...
2020-09-231h 15Call Me By Your GameEpisode 37 – Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley with Bryce GangelWhat the heck in this world is more relaxing than farming relationship simulation games? Nothing I tell ya! Nothing! Games like Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley hold a similar place in people’s hearts because of their play styles and relaxing nature. On this episode actor and work confidant Bryce Gangel talks to Conner about her connection with those two games.
Bryce reminisces about how fun it was to play Harvest Moon 64 at her friend’s house growing up who she first bonded with after seeing the Parent Trap in theaters together. Umm… adorable! She tells how years...
2020-09-161h 42Call Me By Your GameEpisode 36 – Assassin’s Creed with Jonathan SimsPut on your Sunday shoes because this week we’re traveling through genetic memories and diving into haystacks. That’s right, we’re talking about the first game in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Assassin’s Creed(who could have guessed?). We’re graced by the presence of actor, teacher, and GameStop Careers survivor Jonathan Sims.
On this episode Conner and Sims reminisce about their days at college together and discuss when they took a sketch class and then later wrote a web series with some friends. Wholesome, right? Sims also shares how he was the PlayStation kid in the f...
2020-09-091h 28Call Me By Your GameEpisode 35 – Mario Party 4 with Jessica SvendsgaardThere’s nothing that tests the bond of friendships and humanity quite like a round of Mario Party, and today we’re finally going to tackle it once and for all. This one goes out to all the dice rollers, mini game winners, and star stealers out there. We’re joined by bird savior and hilarious comedian Jessica Svendsgaard to discuss Mario Party 4 (2002) for the Nintendo GameCube.
Conner sits down to hear of Jessica’s memories of playing this game with her musical theater friends in high school, they discuss how no matter how far ahead you are ther...
2020-09-021h 25Call Me By Your GamePreview: Co-op Episode 2 – Super Mega Baseball 3 with Ben Wietmarschen and Greg SmithWelcome to the preview of Call Me By Your Game Co-op Episode 2 featuring Super Mega Baseball 3. Co-op episodes are monthly Super NPC Radio Patreon exclusives a part of the $10 tier. We’ll be bringing you a preview of each one here to get a taste of the sort of deep dive discussion and overall great hangs that happen. The full Co-op episodes are available on the Patreon.
This is also Part II of the Baseball Spotlight series from Call Me By Your Game. Part III will feature MVP Baseball 2005 and Part IV will wrap up the series fo...
2020-08-3149 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 34 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with Nick CostanzaPew pew pew. “That’s Call of Duty’s Music!” That’s right folks today we’re discussing a heralded title in one of the most popular franchises ever, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. We’re joined by writer, Pokédex completer, and the COD King himself, Nick Costanza. You might know Nick from the Los Angeles improv scene as well as being a regular guest on Video Games: a Comedy Show.
On this episode Nick tells of playing Pokémon while on the plane to Japan as a child during the height of Pokémania, how he was introduced...
2020-08-261h 26Call Me By Your GameEpisode 33 – Mass Effect with Beverlee JeanFinally, we’ve reached the year we’ve all been dying to visit, 2183! And you know what that means, we’re getting into some Mass Effect (2007) for the Xbox 360. It’s about to get space and alien-y up in here.
On this episode we are joined by the furiously talented actor, podcaster, and theater wiz Beverlee Jean to talk about a hugely important game. On this episode Bev shares a few video game lottery winning stories from her life, tales of waiting years to play Mass Effect, and how it got her back into video games for good.
2020-08-191h 29Call Me By Your GameEpisode 32 – Return of the Obra Dinn with Tao YangAhoy mateys! We’re boarding an old vessel in search of mystery. We’re also doing a podcast while aboard the ship so bear with us as we look for the most conducive place to record. Quiet on deck please!
On this episode we are joined by sketch writer, slick improviser, and former New York City boy Tao Yang to talk about the relatively new mystery puzzle game, Return of the Obra Dinn. By his own admission Tao has played nearly game ever, so you know this one is gonna be good. You just KNOW it!
Wh...
2020-08-121h 04Call Me By Your GameEpisode 31 – WWF No Mercy with Joe GouldCan you smell what this podcast is cooking?… We’re sorry about the cheese there. This week we’re joined by the hilarious sketch writer and comedian Joe Gould to talk about potentially the greatest wrestling game of all time, WWF No Mercy (2000) for the Nintendo 64.
On this episode Conner and Joe solidify their relationship as best friends and dive into the origin of Joe’s love for wrestling, they discuss Joe’s former aspirations for wrestling professionally and obsession with mastering moves, and how having different storylines did a lot for No Mercy’s quality and reverence as...
2020-08-051h 04Call Me By Your GamePreview: Call Me By Your Game Co-Op Episode 1 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildWelcome to the full preview of Call Me By Your Game Co-Op Episode 1: The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild. This is the first in a monthly series of Call Me By Your Game group episodes that will cover iconic games in a round table setting, providing a deeper look into the game than we have time for on the typical episode. These monthly episodes are Patreon exclusives of Super NPC Radio’s $10 tier. Check out Super NPC Radio and see what exclusive content we have to offer.
Some video games are so great, so impactful, an...
2020-07-282h 22Call Me By Your GameEpisode 30 – Baseball Spotlight Part I – Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr. with Conner McCabeWelcome to the first of a special four part baseball games spotlight from Call My By Your Game. During this series your host Conner will be joined by a guest host for a series of episodes and discuss several standout baseball video games from the past and one currently thriving. The four episodes will be released every 3 weeks beginning with this one as Major League Baseball resumes play.
On this episode former guest and current gentleman Mikey Stephens takes the helm and interviews Conner about the game that came bundled with his Nintendo 64, Major League Baseball Featuring...
2020-07-221h 01Call Me By Your GameEpisode 29 – Spyro the Dragon with Erin Byrne SiskindThis week we are joined by a person who is a geyser of support, waterfall of joy, and hilarious improviser Erin Byrne Siskind to talk about one of the best 3D platformers of its time, Spyro the Dragon on the Sony PlayStation.
On this episode Conner and Erin discuss how as someone who didn’t regularly play games she developed her own methodical way to go about clearing levels in the game, how it captured her over a particular Christmas break from school, and talk about the eclectic career of Spyro’s first voice actor Carlos Alazraqui and...
2020-07-151h 17Call Me By Your GameEpisode 28 – XCOM: Enemy Unknown with Cody ZiglarTV Writer, podcast phenom, and Twitter Juggernaut Cody Ziglar came on the show to talk about a number of things including the 2012 turn based tactical strategy game, XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
On this episode Zig discusses how he enjoyed customizing his XCOM teams and give them backstories, tells of the time when the game was a respite while working his first job in LA, and how the game allows the player the space to try different strategies throughout it.
Nintendo to stop using prison labor petition.
Discover who your officials are, their voting and stance history, and...
2020-07-021h 21Call Me By Your GameEpisode 27 – Final Fantasy VIII with David DonnellaImproviser, writer, and the computeriest hunk ever David Donnella came on the show to discuss one of the more creative and weird games of all time, Final Fantasy VIII, and the former Philly improv king himself did not disappoint.
David tells Conner how he actually got this game by mistake when he was hoping for FFVII, how he shared the journey of this game with his sister Sarah, and gives a professor quality lesson of the junction system. The two dive into that and so much more on this great hang of an episode.
We’re...
2020-06-271h 42Call Me By Your GameEpisode 26 – The Sims with Lizz AdamsTo quote this episode’s guest, “The Sims walked so that Animal Crossing could run.” We welcome Los Angeles Actor, improvisor, and mother to our future king Mr. Potato Pup, Lizz Adams to the show to talk about the influential sandbox style life simulation franchise, The Sims.
On this episode Lizz tells Conner all about the online community of her and other “Sim-ers”, teaches how in The Sims 4 babies technically aren’t people, and talks about why she continues to return to the franchise at each and every new entry or expansion.
5 action items and resources for the week...
2020-06-181h 01Call Me By Your GameEpisode 25 – The Lost Vikings with Fernanda PerezLA based writer, improviser, and wonderful person Fernanda Perez joined us to talk about her experience with The Lost Vikings (1993). At the top of the episode Conner addresses the audience with a statement and some information about supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement. Conner and Fernanda discuss the importance of speaking out even if they do not represent Black voices. Fernanda was a delight and while we’re happy to escape for a brief moment to talk about video games, we understand that is a luxury and privilege to do so. Join us in supporting BLM. Below are just a...
2020-06-101h 06Call Me By Your GameEpisode 24 – Myst with Courtney VineysIf you have ever clicked through a slideshow and thought, “This is how video games should be” then this episode is for you! Voice actor, improviser, and video game advocate Courtney Vineys joined us to talk about the legendary CD-Rom game Myst (1993).
On this episode we discuss fighting with siblings for time on the family computer, the novelty of the videos in the game, and how the world kept drawing Courtney back when she wasn’t playing it. This epsidoe is so great that you’re gonna want to point and click your way through this it multiple...
2020-05-271h 08Call Me By Your GameEpisode 23 – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time with July DiazYou’re gonna want to play the Song of Time and listen to this one again. The legitimate heir to the throne of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and host of the Inside Video Games Podcast July Diaz came on the show to talk about one of the greatest games of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
On this episode we shout out a few local video game stores in Game Realms, World 8, and Game Dude. July recounts getting hooked on the game after watching his downstairs neighbor play it, discusses the problem of...
2020-05-201h 13Call Me By Your GameEpisode 22 – Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with Jacquis NealOn this episode we are joined by actor, improvisor, podcast host, and honorary 26th man of the Chicago Cubs, Jacquis Neal as we discuss one of the greatest games on the PlayStation 2, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001).
Conner and Jacquis make temporary peace between the Cardinal and Cub nations to introduce the obligatory baseball talk segment of the podcast, discuss games that are intriguing enough that you’ll just sit and watch a friend play, and Jacquis appreciates how this game benefits from telling such an engaging story in an earned and grounded reality.
We...
2020-05-131h 04Call Me By Your GameEpisode 21 – Ducktales with Joan FordWe’re diving into a mountain of coins for this one! That’s right, we’re doing our best Scrooge McDuck imitation as we talk Ducktales (1989) for the NES with comedic gem, Joan Ford.
This week Joan and Conner have more than a ball of fun. Joan recalls the stakes that came with choosing the lone game that she and her siblings would rent for the weekend and hoping it was a good choice, renting Ducktales at Video World enough times that her parents eventually caved and bought it, and how sometimes that finding a great property tie in...
2020-05-061h 00Call Me By Your GameSpring Gaming MemoriesThe birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the kids are not having any of that mother nature crap because they’re inside making the best use of their time by playing video games.
On this special seasonal episode of the show, producer Jeremy Schmidt joins Conner as they reminisce about their favorite Spring gaming memories. This one is a grab bag of nostalgia as we talk about Super Smash Bros., the Animaniacs Game Pack, Halo, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Animal Crossing New Leaf, and Pokémon Soul Silver. Grab yourself a glass of lem...
2020-04-2958 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 20 – Yoshi’s Island with Charlie MihelichSketch writer, improv master, and charming dog dad Charlie Mihelich joined us to talk about the (not really) sequel to Super Mario World, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (1995).
On this episode Conner and Charlie reminisce about the euphoria and misery of past trips together to New York City for the improv marathon DCM (much love to UCBNY), how a trip to target proved that Charlie might have been the best kid in the world, and how as adults they set the same video game restrictions on themselves as their parents did to them as kids. They be...
2020-04-221h 06Call Me By Your GameEpisode 19 – SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman with Mia SchaufflerAmbassador of the Pacific Northwest, host of the upcoming podcast PS: I Love Romcoms, and UCB improviser Mia Schauffler joined the show to discuss SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman (2002).
On this episode (the very first remote recording WAY back at the beginning of quarantine) Conner and Mia have a wonderful time chatting away and catching up. Mia recalls renting this game from Blockbuster with her siblings, loving the game enough that she brought her Gamecube to Canada for a wedding so that she could play it, and loved that playing this game meant getting to...
2020-04-1557 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 18 – Final Fantasy VII with Jeremy SchmidtYou like blonde spiky hair and big swords? Oh, we’ve got blonde spikey hair and big swords.
On the eve of release of the long awaited release of its remake, we present to you the Final Fantasy VII episode of this podcast. Already excited? Well wouldn’t you know it our guest for this episode is none other than the pod producing legend himself, the great Jeremy Schmidt.
On this episode Conner and Jeremy discuss the influence of video games on other creative outlets, talk about how Jeremy first played this game WITHOUT a memo...
2020-04-081h 03Call Me By Your GameEpisode 17 – Resident Evil 2 (1998) with Michael McCollorThe day that this podcast was born was the day that Mr. Michael McCollor was destined to join us and talk about Resident Evil 2 (1998). So he did.
During our delightful discussion we talk about supporting other people’s interests, spend a moment shouting out how thankful we are that Animal Crossing New Horizons is finally here, and unearth the legend of Mr. Jake. It’s another grand time, so hop along for the ride as we talk VG’s and make an Animal Crossing prediction regarding Billy Eilish.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
Michael McCollor – @mmccollor (Instagra...
2020-04-0158 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 16 – Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis with Annabel SeymourQuite possibly the funniest performer in the stinkin’ universe and the definitive queen of New York City Annabel Seymour joined us to talk about her experience playing the Lucas Arts’ point and click adventure Indiana Jones and Fate of Atlantis (1992) for the PC.
On this episode Annabel recalls playing this game with her cousins while visiting her grandparents, we differentiate between being above-average and upper-average at something and it MATTERS, and she discusses how this game was one of several special activities for her family during their gatherings.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
Annabel Seymour – @annabelseymour (Instag...
2020-03-2554 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 15 – DOOM (1993) with Michael HearnMichael Hearn, the original fresh prince of Philadelphia and current mischief maker of the Zoo Tycoon Crew, came on the podcast to talk about an incredibly influential first-person shooter in DOOM (1993).
On this episode Hearn discusses how his Dad’s interest in the technology of video games lead to his own passion for video games, talks about how DOOM’s levels had great incentives for replay, and how some games peak the interest enough to get the player to wonder how they’re constructed.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
Michael Hearn – @mchearn (Instagram/Twitter) –
The Show – @ca...
2020-03-1856 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 14 – Streets of Rage 2 with Greg SmithThe golden boy of Michigan and wonder boy of Los Angeles Greg Smith hopped aboard this episode of the Call Me By Your Game podcast to talk about one of the greatest beat’em ups of all time in Streets of Rage 2 (1992) for the Sega Genesis.
On this episode we talk about accessibility of video games when it comes to playing with friends, we reminisce about basements as a vg oasis, and talk about how video games can help people touch on emotions in virtual reality instead of real life.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
Greg Sm...
2020-03-1158 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 13 – Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes with Oscar MontoyaMother 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...
2020-03-041h 08Call Me By Your GameEpisode 12 – Sonic 2 with PJ McCormickFormer wrestling prodigy and current Los Angeles funny guy PJ McCormick joined us to talk about Sonic 2 on the Sega Genesis (1992). Spoiler alert, he’s gotta go fast!
This episode features praise for video games as an oasis of escaping reality, tosses SHADE at business suits weaseling around for properties to capitalize on, and recognizes Sonic 2’s leap from the first game in the franchise.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
PJ McCormick – @peejmccormick (Instagram)
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)
Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)
2020-02-261h 10Call Me By Your GameEpisode 11 – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars with Heather WoodwardRing-a-ding-ding that’s Heather Woodward’s music! One of the funniest people in all of La-La Land came on the show to discuss a million things including her game of choice, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996) for the Super Nintendo.
Heather leads Conner down a Breath of the Wild rabbit hole, discussing the preview trailer and hopes for the game. We also get into our 2nd anecdote of sibling console divorce, lament over slogging through puzzles at a young age, and sing the praises of this hilarious adventure that started the Super Mario RPG lega...
2020-02-191h 15Call Me By Your GameEpisode 10 – Super Mario 64 with Jacques MouledouxFollow the Call Me By Your Game podcast as we make our way to Peach’s castle with the promise of cake. Yes, we’re here talking one of the greatest games of all time in Super Mario 64 with the Louisiana Lover himself, Jacques Mouledoux.
On this episode of destiny we talk about the new dawn that was 3D platforming, Mario’s acrobatic prowess, and how this game provided a curiosity that ultimately encouraged kids of this era to explore the space of a video game. Wow. Neat stuff.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
Jacques Mouledoux – @jacquesn...
2020-02-1251 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 09 – SSX Tricky with Kimia BephoorniaKarate Master, Rocket Power advocate, and Sherman Oaker Kimia Bephoornia helps us shred some serious powder as we discuss maybe the greatest snowboarding game of all time, SSX Tricky (2001).
On this joy bundle of an episode we get into how games motivate people to try new activities(ex: SNOWBOARDING DUH), remorse over saying goodbye to old games to make room for others, and pay our respects to a cartoon deserving above potentially all others: Rocket Power.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
Kimia Bephoornia – @childclown (Instagram/Twitter)
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instag...
2020-02-0555 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 08 – Chrono Trigger with Nick LimonWriter, reader, Rebel Alliance leader, and IGN Video Producer Nick Limon came on the show to discuss potentially the greatest JRPG of all time in Chrono Trigger (1995) originally for the SNES.
On this episode Nick talks about re-discovering the game years after his first contact with it, lugging his PlayStation to and from his grandparent’s house everyday to play the game, and how it bridged a social gap for Nick on his first visit to Japan.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
Nick Limon – @adventnick (Instagram/Twitter)
Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe...
2020-01-291h 04Call Me By Your GameEpisode 07 – Batman: Arkham Asylum with Vic MichaelisActor, legend, and retired martial artist Vic Michaelis visits the show to discuss one of the greatest super hero video games of all time in Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009). On this episode, Conner and Vic discuss their nice-off battles from the early days of their friendship, summer camp being a video game desert, and float the potential repercussions of keeping thousands of Pokémon cooped up in boxes for eternity. They also discuss some Batmans, some Arkhams, and of course some Asylums.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
Vic Michaelis – @vicmmic (Instagram/Twitter)
Conner McCab...
2020-01-2244 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 06 – Star Fox 64 with Eddie MartinThe final member of the Star Fox fleet (if humans were permitted) Eddie Martin joins the show in a recording from Conner’s childhood bedroom to talk about an all-timer, Star Fox 64 (1997) for the Nintendo 64. Our heroes discuss video game badges of honor, nepotism in the Star Wolf fleet, and what common joys brought them (and likely others) together as friends in the first place.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
Eddie Martin – @Emartin1190 (Twitter)
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)
Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)
2020-01-1554 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 05 – Pokémon Blue with Jake SpragueLas Vegas native and resident funnyman Jake Sprague joins Conner to talk about the cultural phenomenon that is Pokémon Blue (1998) for the Gameboy. They discuss when Pokémon first entered Jake’s life on the bus, Pokémon caucuses, and Conner learns the important distinction on just what an LA 10 actually means.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
Jake Sprague – @jakeissupercool (Instagram) @jakesprague (Twitter)
Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)
Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)
2020-01-081h 02Call Me By Your Game2019 Holiday SpecialWe interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special Holiday-themed episode! For this episode in lieu of our normal format Conner discusses up his top 6 holiday video game memories.
Yes, it only took 5 episodes for Conner to interview himself. Will the ramblings and incoherent thoughts come to an end? Unlikely! Come along for the ride as Conner remembers some of his most meaningful game experiences from winter’s past, reminisces about numerous school Christmas breaks, and recalls being awestruck during first time he saw Super Smash Bros. Melee’s opening cinematic.
Happy Holidays and...
2019-12-2450 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 04 – Guitar Hero with Matt ApodacaLong Beach Native, Weezer historian, and current Angeleno Matt Apodaca (UCB, How Did This Get Played?, Candy Dinner) joins Conner to talk about the cultural phenomenon known as Guitar Hero (2005). On this episode Matt tells tales of after school jam sessions, discusses discovering music through video games, and finally lists his ranking of the Star Wars movies just in time for the Rise of the Skywalker.
Special thanks to Eric Chad Ho
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
MattApodaca – @mattapodaca (Instagram/Twitter)
Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)
Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinao...
2019-12-181h 07Call Me By Your GameEpisode 03 – Jak and Daxter: the Precursor Legacy with Edgar MomplaisirEdgar Momplaisir comes on the podcast to discuss his experience with Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (2001) for the PlayStation 2. Edgar diagnoses Conner’s 2 simultaneous personalities, remembers sharing this console with a sibling close in age, and the “movies” he and his brother would make while playing an entirely different game.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
Edgar Momplaisir – @awfulgram (Instagram) @edgarmomplaisir (Twitter)
Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)
Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)
2019-12-1154 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 02 – Metal Gear Solid with Mikey StephensCultural phenomenon and Seattle icon Mikey Stephens comes on the show to talk about Metal Gear Solid for the Sony Playstation. Conner and Mikey crack the code to stealth games, discuss the impact of being featured on demo discs, and how well this game qualifies as a romantic partner(it’s as well rounded as Kawhi Leonard, so let’s just say it qualifies).
Show Website: callmebyyourgame.com
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
Mikey Stephens – @mikeylovesmikey (Instagram/Twitter)
Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)
Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)
2019-12-0448 minCall Me By Your GameEpisode 01 – Donkey Kong Country with Elle EckleyIt’s finally here! We did it! Hip, hip, hooray! On the premiere of the Call Me By Your Game podcast we have Elle Eckley on the show to discuss an SNES classic: Donkey Kong Country.
Conner and Elle discuss how she discovered the game, the advantage of having older siblings as a budding gamer, and how playing today feels all these years later (spoiler: it feels GOOD!)
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)
Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)
Elle Eckley – @elleeckley (Instagram/Twitter)
Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)
2019-11-2746 min