Call Me By Your Game

They say you never forget your first (indie game). Today, co-host of the Nintendo Cartridge Society Mark Mitchell returns to the podcast to discuss how the indie breakout Cave Story (2004) was a time capsule to a different life for him. Show Notes Mark Mitchell - Nintendo Cartridge Society podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Ca...

There's no adventure quite like a Sonic Adventure. Today, video guy with GVG and voice actor Jon Cartwright stops by to discuss how Sonic Adventure (1999) was a comfort game that has stood the test of time in his heart. Show Notes Jon Cartwright - Bluesky - GVG - Website Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instag...

Comedy, scares, and puzzles, oh my! Bob Mackey, co-host of Retronauts, Talking Simpsons, and author of the oral history of Day of the Tentacle is on the podcast to discuss how Maniac Mansion was his gateway to the horror genre. Show Notes Bob Mackey - Bluesky - Retronauts - Talking Simpsons - DoTT Oral History Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jere...

Boing! We're jumpin' over here! The N64 Diaries continue today as Conner and Jeremy discuss 3D Platformers on the system. Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown 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

Am I Mega, or Man? Today, writer, podcast host, and author of From Pixels to Prose Nadia Oxford returns to the podcast to discuss her connection to Mega Man X (1993) and a serendipitous childhood vacation altered by the rain. Show Notes Nadia Oxford - Bluesky - Axe of the Blood God podcast - From Pixels to Prose Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown Produced, Edited, and Original music by Je...

The Call Me By Your Game podcast is coming to a close. At the end of 2026, the podcast will ride off into the sunset and regular weekly releases will conclude. Conner here. I've loved making this show and the opportunities that it has afforded me over the last 7 years, and I'm looking forward to shifting my attention towards other creative pursuits. Thank you all so much for listening. Please stay...

This game is bananas! Come along for a ride as we do our best to defeat the evil Badboon. On today's co-op episode Conner hosts Jeremy Schmidt, Nick Costanza, and Amanda Tarver for a deep dive into Sega's 2nd Super Monkey Ball title. Show Notes Nick Costanza - Bluesky Amanda Tarver - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Ins...

That's not just an N64 game, that's a Dirtbag N64 game. The Nintendo 64 Diaries continue today as the newbie (Michael Hearn) and the troublemaker (Jeremy Schmidt) arrive just in time to discuss the notable Dirtbag games on the Nintendo 64. Show Notes Michael Hearn - Bluesky - Website Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  -...

I'm not sure there's anything more fun than making a list! Today the Top 10 Favorite Games format returns with a crew of buddies in Mike Christian, David Donnella, and Rob Scerbo to do the impossible: list their favorite video games of all time. Show Notes Mike Christian - Cowboy Mama improv David Donnella - Instagram Rob Scerbo - Asssketch 8/22 Show Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and O...

Rollerblading, is there anything more cool? Today, writer and podcast host Bridger Winegar joins Conner to discuss the magic and transportive nature of Jet Set Radio (2000). Show Notes Bridger Winegar - I Said No Gifts Podcast - ISNG Patreon - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – YouTube  - TikTok Su...

Working as a travel agent in the land of the dead is boring, until something smells fishy. Today, Conner and a group of noir detectives discuss the critically acclaimed adventure game from Lucas Arts and Tim Schafer in Grim Fandango (1998). Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – YouTube  - TikTok Supe...

If you love something, set it free. And if it's yours, you and your brother will buy it again from a retro store. Today, patented best friend of the show Eddie Martin is back to discuss why Final Fantasy IV (formerly known as II) is important to him. Show Notes Eddie Martin Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  –...

Comparing games on different platforms, what's more fun than that? Jeremy Schmidt returns to pen another entry in the N64 Diary and discuss the quirks of cross-platform games on the Nintendo 64. 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  –...

The Force is strong with us... again! Today Jedi master Conner is joined by padawans and show favorites Mike Steele and Mikey Stephens to discuss Cal Kestus' latest adventures, Taco Bell orders, and video game ass video games in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023). Show Notes Mikey Stephens - Instagram Mike Steele - Instagram - Jim & Them Conner McCabe - Bluesky - Instagram Produced, Edited, and O...

This one's for the crows. On today's co-op edition of Call Me By Your Game, Conner is joined by show favorites Oscar Montoya and Courtney Vineys to discuss the action adventure souls-light hit from Acid Nerve in Death's Door . (2021). Show Notes Oscar Montoya - Minx on Starz - Instagram Courtney Vineys - Twitch Conner McCabe - Bluesky - Instagram Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schm...

We all came to the Nintendo 64 from different perspectives. Today on Volume 6 of the N64 Diaries Conner welcomes back married couple Nadia Osman and Arik Cohen to discuss how they've shared experiences on the console. Show Notes Arik Cohen - Instagram Nadia Osman - Instagram - Big is Moving to Paris Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game...

Serge. Serge! Wake up Serge (doesn't quite have the same ring to it...)! Today Philadelphia's finest David Donnella returns to discuss his solo, meditative journey into the fantastic bundle of mess that is Chrono Cross (2000). Show Notes David Donnella - Instagram - Ledgerbound Conner McCabe - Bluesky - Instagram Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagr...

Nier, far, whereeeeeeeever you are (my video game heart will go on)! Today artist and streamer Roxy Polk returns to discuss how Nier Automata (2017) was instrumental in her returning to her ways as an artist. Show Notes Roxy Polk - Bluesky - Twitch Conner McCabe - Bluesky - Instagram Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – YouTube  - Ti...

Who needs a memory card when you have friends? Today, Sandy Gordon (artist at Yacht Club Games and lead pixel artist for Mina the Hollower) stops by to chat with Conner about the impact of the first two Suikoden games on his life. Show Notes Sandy Gordon - Bluesky - Mina the Hollower Conner McCabe - Bluesky - Instagram Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – I...

It's time for your annual From Software co-op episode! Producer Jeremy Schmidt yet again finds himself hosting an episode about a classic FromSoft RPG and this time it's about Dark Souls (2011). Enjoy a break from daddy Conner because this one rips! Show Notes Jacques Mouledoux - Instagram Alec Robbins - Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagra...

Call him Peter Sarsgaard the way we're getting an education! Today, actor and co-host of Axe of the Blood God Victor Hunter is here to educate us on the franchise Sakura Wars. Show Notes Victor Hunter - Bluesky - Axe of the Blood God - Origin's of Visual Novels - MattBii's Gameboy/Dreamcast Video Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game –...

Thirty years into its life, how does the N64 live on? Today, Conner is joined by producer Jeremy Schmidt to discuss how the console lives through emulation, Nintendo's official offerings, and playing original hardware. 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...

Romhacks, they're like fanfiction but for video games! Today comedian Ezra Parter stops by to discuss books, Star Wars, and his time diving into the Fire Emblem Rom Hack scene. Show Notes Ezra Parter - Instagram - The Daily Misinformer - Public Breakup Comedy Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – YouTube  - Tik...

More like Ori and the KIND Forest because this game is nice! We yet again embark on a Metroidvania style adventure for our co-op series as Conner discusses his Ori and the Blind Forest (2015) with Adrian Holmes, Mikey Stephens, and Tao Yang. Show Notes Adrian Holmes - Instagram Mikey Stephens - Instagram Tao Yang - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Sc...

The planet's dyin', Cloud. But video games sure are great! Today writer on Futurama and the Miles Morales Spider-Man comics Cody Ziglar makes his return to discuss how Final Fantasy VII made a huge impact on his life. Show Notes Cody Ziglar - Miles Morales: Spider-Man - Futurama Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Blues...