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Sleep is essential for humans (and computers). It let's our thoughts settle and our cycles to reset. But what happens when other things invade those restful moments? How do we continue to interact with games while we sleep? And what is sleep really a metaphor for? Surprisingly, we tackle all of these issues, while also discussing the prospect of a permadeath Mario game. In this episode: Steven fal...

Michael Buffer, 8 years after starting to use the phrase, trademarked "Let's get ready to rumble!" in 1992. Since then he's sold the rights to several different video games, advertisements, music albums, and more! As of 2018, he's made $400 million in revenue from the trademark. We here at Left Trigger Right Trigger applaud his achievement and hope he won't sue us for saying his iconic catchphrase...

Aristotle. Plato. Socrates. These philosophers have shaped the way the modern world talks about thought. But what about how we talk about think? Luckily, we're up to the task of filling in the area the old guys left out. In this episode: David needs some space, Giovanni works on a real stumper, Tess sees the full shape of a game, Greg figures it all out without doing anything. Come join our though...

Strap in and get ready to change Gears! It's finally time to talk about One Piece, and Metal Gear Solid, and also the topic "Gear"! In this episode: David tries to find the gear that's best for him, Giovanni can't stop picking up Batgirl gloves, and Greg tosses a coin into the gacha machine. If you would like to strap on your own gear and join in on the adventure, you can head over to patreon.com/...

It's the beginning of a new, momentous year! Celebrate in style with your favorite John Leguizamo movie, stare deeply into the magic eye pictures on the wall, and gather around the goo-log! Enjoy our celebration....or else! In this episode: Giovanni spins some tunes, Tess gets left out in the lurch, David uncovers a Mandela Effect, and Greg pushes the limit If you'd like to join us in our celebrat...

It's time for our end of year episode, so dress up like hipsters, have breakfast at midnight, and feel miserable and magical, because in this episode we're talking '22. In this episode: Greg goes through a change, David gets pulled back in, Tess uses some built-in time management, and Giovanni finds some closure. If you'd like to sing some other Taylor Swift lyrics, head over to patreon.com/LTRT w...

A yard is just a canvas if you think about it. What art would you make with a yard? A golden meadow? Obstacle course? Altar to the great lost god? All of the above? In this episode: David meets the neighbors. Giovanni does some landscaping. Tess looks for a bargain. Greg goes for the gold. If you'd like the help maintain our yard, head over to patreon.com/LTRT. You can get access to our discord an...

Listeners, we finally did it. We know we did a Pokemon episode before... but that was years ago and now it's time for a part 2.  In this episode: Giovanni explores his love for a franchise. David brushes his teeth with capitalism. Greg trains a fish to be the best there ever was. If you want to debate which pokemon is the worst with us you can get access to our Discord by supporting the show at pa...

It's our 150th episode, listeners! A momentous occassion that we present with clear idea and strong voices. Our presentations are coherent, well thought out, and as always our games come first.....lol nevermind, it's got Fruit energy. In this episode: Giovanni just sounds nasty. David pretty much is. Tess is a reptile house. Greg uuuggghhhhh.... If you'd like to support 150 more of episodes like t...

Julie, Kayla and Sam are three high school seniors who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night. Lisa, Mitchell and Hunter are three overprotective parents who flip out when they find out about their daughters' plans. They soon join forces for a wild and chaotic quest to stop the girls from sealing the deal -- no matter what the cost. Anyways, that's the synopsis for the film Blockers. In...

Listeners! We're joined once again by our friendly tentacle aficionado, Andrew Zucosky. He's here to talk all things Monster(s) and we're here to somehow make this about Catholicism.  In this episode: Giovanni teaches us how little separates humans from rats. David opens our eyes to the monsters of everyday life. Zuco cautions us not to dive too deeply to the origin of horror. Tess asks the ancien...

Listeners, let's discuss an important distinction. If we make the statement, "this episode is about Precision," is that statement accurate, precise, or both? Make sure to get on twitter and tell us which one is right. Really just go ham. It's @LTRTCast , in case you forgot.  In this episode: Giovanni ages out of e-sports. David saves us from master hand. Tess has trouble with her locker. Greg buys...

Dear listener, we ask you to be our mirror. Tell us, what is our reputation? Please be honest, and let us know who you think we are. Then let us know what wares that makes us qualified to purchase. The UI is foggy on this so we have to use text prompts. In this episode: Giovanni asks "what's in a name?" David inspects the morality of mechanics. Tess fights the power. Greg asks some tough questions...

Pets: what are they? where do they call home? what's their favorite treat? This is an episode full of thoughts like these and also RIP Gorbachev we guess.  In this episode: David ponders the immortal Nintendog. Giovanni watches his cat play video games. Greg explore his dark side. Tess has her petting zoo license revoked.  If you want to to adopt or sponsor us to be your pet, head over to patreon....

Listeners, Double-O August comes in like a Cookie and out like a Bazooka. This episode blasts its way into your brain, opening you up to new ideas. I guess your brain is a tank or something in this metaphor? When did writing these get so difficult.   In this episode: David asks, "why do game have a big gun?" Giovanni tries to rocket jump. Tess loads everything she can into a tube and blasts it at...

A treat! A snack! A delight! A Cookie! Listeners, however you describe it, this episode is sweet enough to satiate your sweet...ear? Is that really the audio equivalent of a sweet-tooth? Sweet-cochlea? That's nothing - this metaphor isn't working.  In this episode: David reveals the dark underside of Pokémon GO. Giovanni explains why we're in the silver age of character licensing deals. Greg says...

Listeners, it's the episode you've all been waiting for: the one where we talk about that one sword from Beowulf. Just kidding, this isn't an episode about Hrunting, the sword gifted from Unferth and used in battle against Grendel's Dam. It's about Hunting - something these four nerds are definitely qualified to discuss. In this episode: David lands a ten-pointer (that's a hunting thing? right? nu...

Welcome to our fast-casual dining experience where we've got all the apps you could ever crave! Giovanni's got a game that'll get you ready for more. David's serving up all your favorites. And Greg's got something spicy cooked up just for you! Sound too good to be true? Well, you probably haven't listened to the episode yet, so come on down and indulge in our apps today! If you'd like a more priva...

You open up your favorite podcast app. You notice there's a new episode of Left Trigger Right Trigger, your favorite video game podcast. Your momentary hit of dopamine that comes with seeing a new podcast episode suddenly turns to fear as you see the episode title: Crate? What could crate episode even be? Don't worry friends: You're about to learn a million things about crate in the span of an hou...

Listeners! Who could have anticipated that your LTRT hosts would do  yet another Father's Day episode?? You'd think that by the 6ixth one of these we'd know better, but you know what they say: fool me once, shame on you. Fool me six times, I have a condition.  Welcome to the 6ixth Annual Father's Day Dadstravanganza: The Red Herring (Respectfully). We know we just had a fishing episode a little bi...

It's getting hot out there. Wouldn't you like to cool off with some nice, refreshing, thirst-quenching paint? Now we know what you're thinking: "Isn't paint toxic?" But here at Left Trigger Right Trigger we don't prescribe to such pedantic categorizations like "toxic" or "healthy" or "pedantic." We just aim to make sure you're taking care of yourself the best way we can, which in this case is a bi...

Hey folks, it's me Buzz Lightyear of the hit film Lightyear. I'm here on LTRT's fishing episode to let you know that you can see my film in June and also, contrary to some rumors, I've never farted in my space suit, not even once. Anyway, I've been told I have to read the following to you despite this being a written description, so just imagine this in my voice I guess? Here goes:  Fishing! What...

pshh what is this? Is this episode about The Avengers movie that came out in 2019 or whatever? When was that? Do people remember those movies? What? Oh I'm typing in the CMS for the LTRT podcast description? Oh! Uh...  Endgame! What happens when the game... ends? Well... won't you be excited to know! Find out in this episode! David discusses videogames with long tails - long... swishy, swishy tail...

Jank. We all experience it one way or another in our lives, some more than others. Giovanni wrestles with jank by not taking control. David gets punished by jank, but still goes back for more. Greg attempts to laugh off his jank. Tess receives guidance on how to approach jank. How do you tackle your jank? As always, a huge, huge thank you to our patrons. Your support means the world to us. If you...

Listeners, I know that last episode we asked the question "do you think this show has run out of topics?" but consider that question asked and answered. Get ready to go Mouthful mode on this episode!! It's MOUTH!!! In this episode - Giovanni optimizes our SEO. Greg finds his immersion ruined by the unrealistic mouths in VR. David dares to ask the question, "what *does* that mouth do?" Tess puts so...