Call Me By Your Game

Ep.160 - Cid Meier’s Civilization V with Sarah Claspell

There are games we love and there are games we hate. THEN, there are games we love/hate. Today actor, improviser, and overall legend Sarah Claspell joins Conner to discuss her time with Cid Meier's Civilization V. Sarah recalls receiving a Super Nintendo as a kid, evangelizes to Conner about an incredible sounding board game, and gives us a peek at what it means to have a love/hate relationship with a video game.
 
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Sarah Claspell - Cardinal Redbird - WGIS Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.159 - ToeJam & Earl with Abe Spigner

Extra-terrestrial rappers? It's a 1991 dream come true! Today Conner is joined by actor, DJ, and collector extraordinaire Abe Spigner to discuss his time with ToeJam & Earl (1991). Abe discusses the week of his life as a child, playing a NeoGeo once at a rich kid's house, and talks about a few LA area Arcade Bars.
 
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Abe Spigner - Instagram - Twitch Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.158 - Hudson’s Adventure Island with Mimi Olsen

What's an island without an adventure? A regular old island I guess. Today Conner is joined by Pacman 99 icon Mimi Olsen to discuss her history with Hudson's Adventure Island (1996). On this episode Mimi discusses revisiting beloved games from childhood that don't hold up, revels in the joy of quality of life improvements for old games, and recalls about a Tetris keychain incident in school.
Show Notes
Mimi Olsen - Bait FootwearConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - TwitterCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.157 - NHL Hitz 2002 with Blake Edwards

It's about time that Hockey gets it's day in the sun on this podcast! Today comedian, improviser, and brief college football player Blake Edwards stops by to talk with Conner about NHL Hitz 2002. Today Blake talks about rambunctious childhood sleepovers, failed pranks, and shares about late night hoagies in college.
Show Notes
Blake Edwards - GAG at Harold Night - InstagramConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - TwitterCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Re-release: Episode 10 - Super Mario 64 with Jacques Mouledoux

This episode was trapped in the castle walls and today we're re-releasing it! Enjoy this Call Me By Your Game throwback about Super Mario 64. 
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Follow the Call Me By Your Game podcast as we make our way to Peach’s castle with the promise of cake. Yes, we’re here talking one of the greatest games of all time in Super Mario 64 with the Louisiana Lover himself, Jacques Mouledoux.
On this episode of destiny we talk about the new dawn that was 3D platforming, Mario’s acrobatic prowess, and how this game provided a curiosity that ultimately encouraged kids of this era to explore the space of a video game. Wow. Neat stuff.
Show Notes
Jacques Mouledoux - TwitterConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - TwitterCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.156 - Paper Mario with Kale Hills

I think Mario's been laying off of the pasta, lately he's been looking paper thin! Today Conner is joined by comedian and improviser with PONY, Kale Hills, to discuss his experience with the first Paper Mario (2001) for the Nintendo 64. Kale discusses making the most of limited gaming time as a kid, stealing anti-Pokemon propaganda as a kid, and a deep dive into the Resident Evil series.
Show Notes
Kale Hills - PONY with Sentimental Lady show 4/20 at UCB + InstagramConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - TwitterCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.155 - Skyrim with Mary Lou

Fus-ro-DUH this episode fricken rules dude! Today we're joined by actor, comedian, RPG aficionado, and singer Mary Lou to discuss her relationship with The Elder Scrolls V: Skryim (2011). On today's episode Mary Lou recalls communiting from San Diego to Los Angeles for auditions as a kid, discusses blowing off her date with Kanto's Elite Four, and dives into how she got sucked into the world of Skyrim.
 
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Mary Lou - Instagram - Twitter - Twitch - CityWalk: the Musical - Supportive White Parents - Glass Cannon Network Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.154 - Secret of Mana with Nadia Oxford

Secrets, secrets are no fun, but Secret of Mana absolutely is! Today Conner is joined by co-host of the RPG podcast Axe of the Blood God and independent video game journalist Nadia Oxford for an extended Nadia nook as they discuss Secret of Mana (1993) for the SNES. On this one Nadia shares about the power of video game rentals, she discusses the great environmental storytelling of the game, and recalls the moment she found a centerfold easter egg in the game.
Show Notes
Nadia Oxford - Twitter - Axe of the Blood God Patreon - RetronautsConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - TwitterCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.153 - Tony Hawk’s Underground with Josh Rothenberg

Today we all realize our collective dream and become professional skateboarders! On Episode 153 comedian, skate uncle, and host of Peacock Kids' Don't Forget Your Underwear Josh Rothenberg joins Conner to discuss Tony Hawk's Underground (2003). Conner and Josh share chess stories on podcast, Josh talks about finishing a TV show after having it halted by covid, and he shares about a prank involving a gap in the game.
Show Notes
Josh Rothenberg - TikTok - Don't Forget Your UnderwearConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - TwitterCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.152 - Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time with Justin Kim

No need to use the rewind feature because this episode is perfecto! Today UCB Maude Writer and rock climbing cutie Justin Kim joins Conner to discuss his time with Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time (2003). On this episode Justin reminisces about student becoming the master, he talks about goofing at early co-ed parties, and he and Conner discuss a recent day they spent together working background on Abbott Elementary.
Show Notes
Justin Kim - Honey on Maude Night - InstagramConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - TwitterCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch