Call Me By Your Game

a nostalgic video game podcast

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Episodes

10 hours ago

More like Ori and the KIND Forest because this game is nice! We yet again embark on a Metroidvania style adventure for our co-op series as Conner discusses his Ori and the Blind Forest (2015) with Adrian Holmes, Mikey Stephens, and Tao Yang.
Show Notes
Adrian Holmes - InstagramMikey Stephens - InstagramTao Yang - 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

Wednesday Apr 29, 2026

The planet's dyin', Cloud. But video games sure are great! Today writer on Futurama and the Miles Morales Spider-Man comics Cody Ziglar makes his return to discuss how Final Fantasy VII made a huge impact on his life.
Show NotesCody Ziglar - Miles Morales: Spider-Man - FuturamaConner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Wednesday Apr 22, 2026

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 NotesPatrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society podcastConner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Wednesday Apr 15, 2026

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 150Conner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt - VGACSCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
Episode Citations
Arcade Belgium Article from 2015

Wednesday Apr 08, 2026

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 NotesCeleste Roberts - Bluesky - Read Only MagazineConner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt - VGACSCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Half-Life (1998) - co-op Ep.33

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026

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 NotesMichael Hearn - BlueskyGarrett Morlang - InstagramKristin Thorson - Bluesky - TwitchConner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

Wednesday Mar 25, 2026

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 NotesGrant Moore - InstagramJacques Mouledoux - 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

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

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 NotesConner McCabe – BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt - VGACSCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
Episode Citations
Didyouknow Gaming - Super Mario Odyssey

Wednesday Mar 11, 2026

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 NotesMichael Ailshie - BlueskyProduced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy SchmidtCall Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
Episode Citations
VICE Article about the Beginner's Guide

Wednesday Mar 04, 2026

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 NotesJuly Diaz - BlueskyAnna Garcia - InstagramTyler Schnupp - 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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