Call Me By Your Game

For some, the N64 was the catalyst to broaden their horizons. On episode 4 of the Nintendo 64 diaries Patrick Ehlers returns to discuss anticipating the console, opening day joy, and how the console's lack of RPGs lead him to branch out in the world of video games. Show Notes Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy...

The only crisis I'm having is not being able to play this game! Today musician, bread maker, and retired Reactivader Tyler Schnupp returns to discuss visits to the arcade and his love for the light-gun classic Time Crisis II (1997). Show Notes Tyler Schnupp - Instagram - Grail 150 Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt - VGACS Call Me By Your Game – Instagra...

Horse girls, rejoice. This one is for you! Today Conner is joined by the contributor and co-editor of Read Only Magazine in Celeste Roberts to reminisce about artistic grandfathers and the CD-Rom game Barbie Riding Club (1998). Show Notes Celeste Roberts - Bluesky - Read Only Magazine Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt - VGACS Call Me By Your Game – Inst...

You're gonna need your crowbar to break into this episode. Today the co-op series takes a look back at Gordon Freeman's first adventure in Half-Life (1998). Conner is joined by fellow physicists turned action stars Michael Hearn, Garrett Morlang, and Kristin Thorson to have a discussion about this wildly influential FPS classic. Show Notes Michael Hearn - Bluesky Garrett Morlang - Instagram Kristi...

It's multiplayer madness on another episode of the Nintendo 64 Diaries! Today, Conner gathers buddies Grant Moore and Jacques Mouledoux together to discuss their personal histories with the N64, reminisce about their N64 evening at Grant's, and to discuss how the console lives today. Show Notes Grant Moore - Instagram Jacques Mouledoux - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Orig...

Throw 'yer cap on me to gain the ability to PODCAST! Today our dearly beloved producer Jeremy Schmidt returns to the pod to discuss how Super Mario Odyssey was crucial to starting his golden era of enjoying video games. Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt - VGACS Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – YouTube  - TikTok Super NPC Radio –...

Let's talk about what makes a game and make that conversation existential! Today game developer Michael Ailshie joins Conner to discuss how The Beginner's Guide (2015) by Davey Wreden hit him like a ton of bricks. Show Notes Michael Ailshie - Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – YouTube  - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon  -...

I've forgotten a land or two in my day, but a meal? Not a chance! Enjoy a throwback from 2022 as Conner goes mouthful mode to discuss Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) with Anna Garcia, July Diaz, and Tyler Schnupp. Show Notes July Diaz - Bluesky Anna Garcia - Instagram Tyler Schnupp - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game –...

Nintendo 64 Diaries Episode 2 is here as Conner chats with his childhood best friend Eddie Martin about getting the console as a joint bday gift with his brother, the timeless nature of StarFox 64, and how the console was a crucial fixture in their budding friendship during 1999. Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instag...

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Simpson, it's a Terminator, it's a Fortnite! Today, the CoD King Nick Costanza returns to the podcast to discuss the gaming platform phenomenon of Fortnite. Show Notes Nick Costanza - Bluesky - YouTube Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – YouTube  - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Pa...

Move over Sherlock, we've got a Frog on the case! Today writer, director, and performer Nadia Osman is here to discuss her childhood devoid of video games and her recent time with the Frog Detective series. Show Notes Nadia Osman - Bluesky - Big is Moving to Paris podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – Y...

"Conner started to feel feverish takes a few steps Conner learned the power of PK Podcast!" Today your host is joined by Mike Steele and Jeremy Schmidt to discuss their time with Mother 3 (2006) for the GameBoy Advance. Show Notes Mike Steele - Instagram - Jim & Them Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt - Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game...

Welcome to the N64 Diaries, a series from Call Me By Your Game where Conner McCabe will investigate what the Nintendo 64 means to people. On episode 1, he does the impossible and interviews himself for a deep dive on the console's place in his life. Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – YouTube  - Ti...

Garsh, Sora. This game is spectacular. Today, Mr. Games himself of the Get Played podcast Matt Apodaca returns to discuss his favorite game of all time: Kingdom Hearts II (2006). Show Notes Matt Apodaca - Bluesky - Get Played podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – YouTube  - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patr...

What's scarier than homework? Losing it! Today actor of stage, screen, and video game Adrian Snow returns to discuss her recurring battles with The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare (1992). Show Notes Adrian Snow - Instagram - MILF Fest - Maude Night Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  – Y...

Ragnarok is here and it's far more cozy than we expected! On throwback from 2022 Conner welcomes Matt Apodaca, Mike Christian, and Nick Costanza to discuss God of War: Ragnarok (2022). Show Notes Matt Apodaca - Bluesky - Get Played Podcast Mike Christian - Instagram Nick Costanza - Bluesky Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show C...

Animal lovers (and anyone with a soul) beware! This game will grab you by the beater (the heart!). Today we're releasing a lovely discussion about Fumito Ueda's most recent game, The Last Guardian (2016) with Jacob Geller and Courtney Vineys. Show Notes Jacob Geller - YouTube - Bluesky - Nebula - How a Game Lives Courtney Vineys - Twitch - Bluesky Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Orig...

As the year 2025 reaches its end there is only one thing for Conner and Jeremy to do: to list the best games that they played in 2025 that did NOT release in this year. 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...

It's time for Conner to put another 3 past guests through listing Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time as he is joined by Ryan Creamer, Chuck Maa, and Alec Robbins for a jolly time. Show Notes Ryan Creamer - Dropout.tv Chuck Maa - Instagram Alec Robbins - Bluesky - Crimehot Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game...

Luigi's got a vacuum and he's somewhat afraid to use it. Comedian Jeremy Elder stops by today to discuss his time with Luigi's Mansion (2001) and to reflect on the early days from his life that it showed up in. Show Notes Jeremy Elder - Business Casual Show - Cowboys 2/7 Show Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your...

This episode is about me making my return to podcast island! Today Conner sets sail to discuss Return to Monkey Island (2022) with the greatest pirate crew around. Joining him are swabbies Will Evans and Nick Park to discuss the most recent game in the Monkey Island series. Show Notes Will Evans - Instagram Nick Park - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jerem...

We'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...

Every kid needs some sort of autonomy, just maybe not over a whole dang city! Today comedian Jack Brown stops by to discuss his moment getting absolutely locked into SimCity 4 (2003). Show Notes Jack Brown - JackBrown.biz 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...

Three heroes gathered together and crushed this episode with a triple-tech you've never seen! Conner and his guests Patrick Ehlers and Eddie Martin tackle one of the greatest games, JRPG's, and pieces of art ever made and discuss Chrono Trigger (1995). This is a huge one folks! Enjoy this chat about a masterpiece. Show Notes Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society Eddie Martin - Instagram Conn...

Teen? I am no teen. I'm a moderator! Today, Animal Crossing expert and New York Mets superfan Kelsey Lewin stops by to discuss her time with Animal Crossing: Wild World (2005). Show Notes Kelsey Lewin - Pew Pew Bang - MinnMax - Pink Gorilla Games Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram  - Bluesky  ...