Call Me By Your Game

James Bond may as well host this podcast because 1 of every 40 episodes is about one of his games! Today Conner is joined by co-host of the Garage Show and Film vs. Film podcast Quinn Boyes to talk about James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing (2004). On this episode Quinn ranks Everything or Nothing as the 2nd best Bond video game, the original Super Smash Bros. trailer, and gushes about Bond momen...

We drum (I'm sorry) up some major fun on this episode! Today we have wonderful comedian and the host of Stories But Shorter podcast Cassi Jerkins on the show to discuss her time with Taiko: Drum Master , a rhythm based music drum game. Conner and Cassi discuss their relatively easy moves to Los Angeles 9 years ago, Cassi's recent Kirby fun, and her trip in 2019 to Japan with her cousin. Show Notes...

You know the last thing I want to see in the sewers, a shark! Thankfully this game has nothing to do with real sharks. This week Conner is joined by great comedian and Sega CD stan Carlos Orlando to discuss Sewer Shark (1992) for the Sega CD. Carlos chats about saving up money with his younger brother to buy video game consoles, shares that he is convinced this game inspired the Wachowski's to mak...

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 in...

What's this? A full co-op episode dropped into your feed? Incredible! Today producer of the show Jeremy Schmidt fills in for Conner to host a round table discussion about the From Software smash hit Elden Ring (2022). If you like this episode consider supporting us at the $10 DJ Toad Tier over at Patreon.com/superNPCradio where you get monthly co-op episodes and so much more. Toodaloo! Show Notes...

We've Gotta Catch'em All, now with a new shiny coat of paint. Today we are joined by cartoonist, sweetie, and very funny comedian Bryan Rainstein to chat about his experience with Pokémon FireRed (2004) for the GameBoy Advance. Bryan discusses getting into the Pokémon series and how he and his brother would get complimentary versions, how this and LeafGreen were the culmination of the adjusted vis...

The drought of discussing an MMORPG on this podcast is over! Thanks to Los Angeles comedian and #1 Washington Nationals fan James Mannion today we are talking about Runescape (2001). Conner and James talk about playing baseball together, host another edition of "Uncle Hour", and get into the reward of Wacky Wednesdays. Show Notes James Mannion - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conzisco...

Alert! Conner has been busy so we're doing a re-release this week. Please enjoy a true throwback from over 2 years ago. -------- 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 mix...

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 - Inst...

It's Legend of ManAH not Legend of Manuhhhhhh. Today Conner is joined by southern californian Sketch comedian, Star Trek shirt owner, and PS1 superfan Jed Alcantara to discuss his experience with Legend of Mana (1999) for the PS1. Jed chats about his mysterious uncle figure who would arrive and offer up games, being the Tails to his brother's Sonic, and reminisces playing games in his parent's bed...

We'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...

Enjoy this preview of the co-op episode from March, available in full at the $10 DJ Toad Tier at Patreon.com/supernpcradio . I bet you didn't see this one coming! Unless you set up a couple of portals which allowed you to do so. Today we're heading to Aperture Laboratories to discuss Portal (2007). Your host Conner is joined by favorites from Super NPC Radio Jacques Mouledoux, Jeremy Schmidt, and...

We'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 Biosho...

We're heading back to school, ya freaks! Today we're joined by sketch writer of UCB and Studio C, overall legend, and coffee shop cool guy Kyle Kasabian to discuss X-Men: Mutant Academy (2000) for the PlayStation 1. Kyle and Conner discuss the early days of the super hero movie boom in the 2000s, Kyle's history as a fighting game kid, booking comedy shows post-pandemic and much more. Show Notes Ky...

If you like stories of uncles doing cool things for nephews, this episode is for you! Today we're joined by writer, improviser, and new podcast host Aman Adumer to discuss Pokémon Gold (2000). Aman shares about taking his shot with his uncle at a GameStop, discusses trading his Wii for a DVD player, and recalls secretly playing Pokémon Gold. Show Notes Aman Adumer - Twitter - Black Guys on White M...

Beware! 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 i...

We'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 elementa...

Enjoy 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 li...

Lookout, falling blocks! Today we finally pay tribute to a titan of games by discussing Tetris (1989) for the Game Boy with actor, fitness hero, and podcast host Raiza Licea. Conner and Raiza dive deep into their recent fitness habits, talk about Raiza being granted access to game by her older brother, and discuss the pockets of time that she would find to play Tetris growing up. Show Notes Raiza...

I walk a lonely road, the only road that I have ever known that has BTs and a bunch of stuff that I (Sam Porter Bridges) might slip on. Today on the podcast Conner is joined by co-host of the Super Gamer Boys podcast and renown father Garrett Morlang to discuss Death Stranding (2019). We discuss Garrett's adoration for Hideo Kojima, being consumed by God of War after becoming a father, and what ab...

This episode is so intense it's gonna make your little thumbs hurt (because we're playing on that ruthless NES D-pad, of course)! Today Conner sits down with comedian, F1 enthusiast, and good uncle Cory Willis to discuss Super Contra (1990) on the NES. Cory dives down memory lane by discussing playing this game in co-op with his brother and his friend John, reveals his immunity to caffeine, and ta...

Today we're talking about hunting monster's on the PSP! We sit down with comedian, podcaster (My First Kicks, Maximum Film), writer (NBC's Grand Crew), and self-professed nerd Ify Nwadiwe to discuss Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (2008). This episode is a blessing. Ify walks us through his creative career in both video games (writing for Apex Legends, presenting on many show), how he was able to wea...

Today we’re suiting up to discuss a widely important FPS game on the N64 that bridged the gap between Doom and the arrival of Halo. Lots of pew pew pews on this one. We’re joined by musician, comedian, and sweet soul Zach Olsen to discuss the iconic Goldeneye (1997). We talk about procrastinating during finals, the allure of the campaign, and nailing Ollies. Actions and Resources for 1/26/2022 Don...

Hello, soldiers! Enjoy this preview of the latest episode in the Patreon exclusive series from Call Me By Your Game. You can find the full episode, 18 others, and much more at the $10 DJ Toad Tier over at Patreon.com/superNPCradio . Enjoy! ——————– You just know that we (and Master Chief) had to do it to them. For the January 2022 Call Me By Your Game co-op Episode we’re bringing you a discussion a...

You know where I feel at home? In a pixelated covered wagon just outside of Jackson, Missouri. That’s why today we’re finally discussing the phenomenon that is The Oregon Trail . Today your host Conner is joined by his improv buddy, actor, and friend of a shared alma mater Rachel Marsh. Rachel recalls being fascinated by this game at a co-op school she briefly attended, patiently waiting her turn...