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Question for you, listeners - do you think this show has run out of topics? Look, we're not saying that we think the show is out of topics but we're wondering if any of you are under the impression that uh... we're out of topics. No reason, just checking. Anyway, here's the episode on...Shapes.  In this episode - David set up his new burrow. Giovanni presses buttons. Tess has shape-based nostalgia...

Hey listeners... we know in the last episode we said we wanted a normal, regular episode. And maybe Beige wasn't quite standard for us. In fact, maybe it was an overcorrection - Beige was  too normal of an episode. In response, here's a normal episode that's the normal amount of normal. That sentence makes sense, we promise. Welcome to the Racing episode! In this episode - David discovers the secr...

Listeners! Thank you to everyone who showed up for our annual 24-hour charity stream! A huge thank you to everyone who donated! Because of your contributions we raised over $4,200 for MaineTransNet ! The charity campaign will be open until the end February, so if you want to add donations you can still do so right here . This episode is Beige. No hot takes or bits here, just take the beige pill an...

Hey everyone! We have a super important announcement - it's once again time for our annual 24-hour charity stream!! This year we'll be streaming to benefit MaineTransNet ! MaineTransNet is a community based organization led by transgender people, for transgender people. They serve Maine's trans community in a ton of different ways, including support groups, transgender competency training, and adv...

Folks, it's taken a lot of work from a lot of community members, but the "Better Show" mod has been updated to function with the latest version of LTRT. This new, improved mod includes the following features:  Added 6 hosts with revamped romance options (including a fully fleshed-out Travis!) 200+ new tangents about topics that aren't video games. Reduced background noise and mouth sounds from all...

Folks... we're not here to  clown on our listeners, but let's just say - the next episode we release is gong to have some  big shoes to fill! (HONK HONK) --that's the sound our nose makes...  this is uh... this is the 'Clown' episode.   In this episode - Giovanni takes a gig entertaining at children's parties. Tess has useful advice for clowns looking to improve their resumes. Greg discusses the i...

Listeners - here we are at the end 2021. As we've done since 2017, here is our very special episode to send off the year and greet the new year with renewed energy. These episodes always turn into a bit of a therapy session for your four co-hosts, and this year is no exception. We get honest, and open up about some of the issues we've faced over the last twelve months. Also we need $250,000 on Pat...

Voice - the medium on which this and so many other types of content depend. It has the power to soothe and anger, sway and shame, enrapture and condemn. Also sometimes it causes ASMR, along with some like... crinkly plastic? Unfortunately for you, dear listeners, this episode only briefly delves into mukbang territory. This is "Voice" - we hope you enjoy! In this episode - Giovanni does his best B...

Listeners, we have a question for you: what is a surprise? Well, if you're Greg, the answer is "lying." Are lies surprises? Can the truth ever be a surprise? These are the questions we gloss over in favor of discussing the storied career of Bradley Whitford. "Surprise!" In this episode - David gets tired of leaks. Giovanni is shocked by defying genre conventions. Tess evangelizes the egg rabbit. G...

Listeners - please know that we are not exaggerating when we tell you that this is one of the best 3/4ths of an episode we've ever released. This episode is full thoughtful insights into our relationship to nature as creators, game players, and humans in general. But, it is the nature of the scorpion to sting - and that is exactly what Greg does to the last 1/4th of this episode. This is 'Nature.'...

Sorry, listeners. You're going to have to attempt this episode again after you've acquired the EARS upgrade. You could try to brute force it but it's really much easier once you have EARS.  In this 'Metroidvania' episode - Greg opens the show with the longest joke we've ever heard. David succeeds at the metroidvania of life. Giovanni has bad opinions on Hollow Knight. Tess is away - laying low acr...

........... .... ..... ..... ...... .... .... .... ................ ....... ....... ........ BOO! HA! Did that-? No, that didn't scare you? Ah well. Guess it's difficult to create a jump scare through text. LISTENERS - This is the 'Jump Scares' episode! Special guest Andrew Zucosky joins us once again for the kind-of-scary season! In this episode - Giovanni starts some unwelcome discourse. David s...

Listeners... you come to this podcast on the day we talk about Marriage 'Weddings' and ask us to commit to the bit? Well okay we'll commit to the bit. But because we want to - not because you asked us.  In this episode - LTRT GETS AUDITED. Giovanni pays down a dowry. Tess wishes weddings were a little more... dramatic. David discusses some sad wedding proposals. Greg officiates a wedding in Among...

Listeners! If David has 49 apples that each sell for a dollar and Greg has 23 dollars, how much will Tess charge them to smash all the apples while Giovanni films it in slow-motion? Turn in your answers in the form of a podcast review. You have just about one hour! This is the "Math" episode! If you're a math person you'll probably have  several complaints to tweet at us. It's ok, we're expecting...

Listeners! The days have gone down in OOGOOST, now is the time to sell your labor in exchange for fiat. Welcome to the "Jobs" episode! In this episode - Giovanni explains the gap in his resume. David bemoans the pains of perma-lancing. Greg regrets his career choices. Tess struggles in the gig economy.  As always, a huge, huge thank you to our patrons. Your support means the world to us. If you wa...

OOGOOST ENDOORES Episode two of Double-O August 2021 spreads its spores over over your unwary audio devices. Keep this episode in a damp, warm place and let the deep thoughts of our hosts spread through your supple brains.  This is the "Mushroom" episode! Greg asks if Thanos is a mushroom. David wonders how many people have perished attempting to recreate Mario's diet. Giovanni churns up the fetid...

THE SCOOURGE OOF DOOUBLE-O AUGUST RETOORNS!  Welcome listeners to our annual exploration of words that go "oo." This year, we're kicking off this very special month with "Co-op," a word that means many things but mostly seems to mean you can grief your friends in ways they never expected. We hoope yoou enjooy! In this episode: Greg sees some startling images in his mirror. David realizes he can no...

Automation Protocol Initiated - Robot Episode Engaged.  Alert - this episode is a prequel to the upcoming LTRT special "Double-O August (aka OOGOOST). Engage your auditory devices to comprehend the following: Proposal 01 - Tess // "What is the Metropolis of videogames?" // Proposal 02 - Giovanni: // "Why are Robots never the protagonist?"  Proposal 03 - David // "Why do Robots have two legs?" Prop...

Hey everyone! Boy it's a hot one out there and this episode is no exception! Welcome to Left Trigger Right Trigger, your video game book club! The hottest podcast to hit your ears since Serial Fullmetal Bazinga . It's a regular podcast that you can listen to with ease and comfort.  During our "NOW PLAYING" section, things get a little... heated. Ted explains how he learned to hotwire cars. Horatio...

Take a seat kids, your dad has some bad news. You might've overheard some of my conversations but... I've lost my job at the banana factory. Look, things might be a little difficult soon. What's that? Why'd the fire me from the banana factory? Well because I kept throwing out the bent ones.  --- LISTENERS - welcome to The Fifth Annual Left Trigger Right Trigger Father's Day Dadstravaganza: Expedia...

Before engaging with this episode please make sure your seatbelts are securely fastened and your helmets are comfortably seated on your heads. This is the "Safety" episode! Greg demonstrates how his limbs fly off. Giovanni makes jokes for 90's kids again (for no reason). David learns about old popsicle commercials. Tess is away this episode (for safety reasons). As always, a huge, huge thank you t...

LTRT is performed in front of a live studio audience. LIVE FROM THE OUTDOOR DOME IT'S LEFT TRIGGER RIGHT TRIGGER (presented by Tyler Perry Studios*) - TONIGHT - JAMIE KENNEDY - GIOVANNI'S SCARY WEATHER - HOT, HOT GAME NEWS - DAVID FLAMM CATCHES LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE - NEW YORK CITY MAYORAL CANDIDATE SWAMP DRIZZLE - BLOOD PACTS WITH GREGORY - TOP TEN WEATHER - TESS'S CENTRIST WEATHER FORECAST - AND...

Just in time for hot gamer summer we're here to guide you to... Guides? It's the Guide episode, brought to you by friend of the show Lily from Jam Eater Records & Jam Eater Gaming . Royalties* will be paid out in the form of crunchyroll subscriptions. Thanks, Lily! In this episode: Giovanni turns his keyboard into a talkbox. David reads the youtube comments (and regrets it). Greg contracts V-lung....

Listeners - pull yourselves away from New Pokémon Snap - we've got a special guest and a nice new episode to "focus" on... get it? Like a camera focus...? Asher Silverman of Gender Revel joins us for this episode on the topic of Camera. In this episode: Asher sparks a heated discussion. David waves off the paparazzi. Giovanni takes explicit photos. Greg stares menacingly into the camera. Tess does...

Listeners... All we have to say is, this episode will SHOCK the WORLD because it is none other than the SHOCK MASTER Wrestling... episode. And what would an episode be with approximately seven minutes of discussion about Mega Construx? In this episode: Giovanni does some good flips. Tess takes some bumps like a real jobber. David gets slammed on the apron (the hardest part of the ring). Greg retai...