Call Me By Your Game

Tony Hawk? Never heard of him! Plus, who needs the guy when you can fricken rule the world in Disney’s Extreme Skate Adventure (2003) for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. We’re joined by future world leader, often comedian, and current TikTok icon Anna Garcia to talk about it. This game is rad as hell and we’re stoked that Anna brought it to our attention. On this episode she tells Conner ab...

WoW. 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...

If your dog is named Whisky and he gets kidnapped by shadow-like spectres, you know things are gonna get frisky. This week we sit down with comedian, DJ, and famous cousin Ahsohn Williams to discuss Eric Chahi’s Heart of Darkness on the PlayStation (1998). On this episode Conner and Ahsohn discuss being somewhat familiar with each other in college and having the universe reunite them years later i...

It finally happened folks! We’re bringing you a discussion about two games and not just the one! We realized mid-recording that we were actually discussing Mario Kart 64 and turned on the after burners. Joining us this week is amazing improviser and great podcast host Aricia Skidmore-Williams. No need for shortcuts or blue shells on this one, it rules! Be sure to check out Aricia’s podcast linked...

We’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 a...

Viva la Dance Dance Revolution! This week we’re discussing a game that is as well known by it’s name as it is by the sight of people playing it. We’re discussing Dance Dance Revolution with actor, writer, and DDR prodigy Nicole Lauria. On this episode Nicole remembers her early obsession for a portable screen that she had for her Gamecube. Her and Conner also shout out the 90s fun zone hit “Discov...

You 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 wa...

It’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...

If 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 Lanese...

To 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 frantical...

Look, 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 c...

Happy 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 r...

Enjoy 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,...

If 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 i...

Get 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...

We 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...

While 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 (...

Don’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 hear...

Do 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...

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...

I’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 / childh...

Before 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...

This 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 a...

Get 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....

Welcome 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 w...