Call Me By Your Game

The 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 al...

Quite 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...

Michael 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...

The 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...

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...

Former 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. Websit...

Ring-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 s...

Follow 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 enc...

Karate 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 c...

Writer, 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 soc...

Actor, 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 box...

The 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: callmeby...

Las 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 –...

We 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 meanin...

Long 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 Skyw...

Edgar 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 – @callmebyyourgamepo...

Cultural 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...

It’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...

This is a preview for the upcoming video game podcast Call Me By Your Game.