Call Me By Your Game

There's no adventure quite like a Sonic Adventure. Today, video guy with GVG and voice actor Jon Cartwright stops by to discuss how Sonic Adventure (1999) was a comfort game that has stood the test of time in his heart.
Show NotesJon Cartwright - Bluesky - GVG - WebsiteConner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the ClownProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
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Sonic Adventure - Didyouknow Gaming Video

Comedy, scares, and puzzles, oh my! Bob Mackey, co-host of Retronauts, Talking Simpsons, and author of the oral history of Day of the Tentacle is on the podcast to discuss how Maniac Mansion was his gateway to the horror genre.
Show NotesBob Mackey - Bluesky - Retronauts - Talking Simpsons - DoTT Oral HistoryConner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the ClownProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Boing! We're jumpin' over here! The N64 Diaries continue today as Conner and Jeremy discuss 3D Platformers on the system.
Show NotesConner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the ClownProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Am I Mega, or Man? Today, writer, podcast host, and author of From Pixels to Prose Nadia Oxford returns to the podcast to discuss her connection to Mega Man X (1993) and a serendipitous childhood vacation altered by the rain.
Show NotesNadia Oxford - Bluesky - Axe of the Blood God podcast - From Pixels to ProseConner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the ClownProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

The Call Me By Your Game podcast is coming to a close.
At the end of 2026, the podcast will ride off into the sunset and regular weekly releases will conclude. Conner here. I've loved making this show and the opportunities that it has afforded me over the last 7 years, and I'm looking forward to shifting my attention towards other creative pursuits. Thank you all so much for listening. Please stay tuned for the rest of the fun down the home stretch.
Show NotesConner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the ClownProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

This game is bananas! Come along for a ride as we do our best to defeat the evil Badboon. On today's co-op episode Conner hosts Jeremy Schmidt, Nick Costanza, and Amanda Tarver for a deep dive into Sega's 2nd Super Monkey Ball title.
Show NotesNick Costanza - BlueskyAmanda Tarver - InstagramConner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

That's not just an N64 game, that's a Dirtbag N64 game. The Nintendo 64 Diaries continue today as the newbie (Michael Hearn) and the troublemaker (Jeremy Schmidt) arrive just in time to discuss the notable Dirtbag games on the Nintendo 64.
Show NotesMichael Hearn - Bluesky - WebsiteConner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

I'm not sure there's anything more fun than making a list! Today the Top 10 Favorite Games format returns with a crew of buddies in Mike Christian, David Donnella, and Rob Scerbo to do the impossible: list their favorite video games of all time.
Show Notes
Mike Christian - Cowboy Mama improvDavid Donnella - InstagramRob Scerbo - Asssketch 8/22 ShowConner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Rollerblading, is there anything more cool? Today, writer and podcast host Bridger Winegar joins Conner to discuss the magic and transportive nature of Jet Set Radio (2000).
Show Notes
Bridger Winegar - I Said No Gifts Podcast - ISNG Patreon - InstagramConner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
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Working as a travel agent in the land of the dead is boring, until something smells fishy. Today, Conner and a group of noir detectives discuss the critically acclaimed adventure game from Lucas Arts and Tim Schafer in Grim Fandango (1998).
Show Notes
Conner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch