Call Me By Your Game

Ep.103 - Monster Hunter Freedom Unite with Ify Nwadiwe

Today we're talking about hunting monster's on the PSP! We sit down with comedian, podcaster (My First Kicks, Maximum Film), writer (NBC's Grand Crew), and self-professed nerd Ify Nwadiwe to discuss Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (2008). This episode is a blessing. Ify walks us through his creative career in both video games (writing for Apex Legends, presenting on many show), how he was able to weave his passion for games into being ready for opportunities, and also playing Monster Hunter with a group in a friend's backyard.
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Show NotesIfy Nwadiwe - Twitter/Instagram - My First Kicks - Maximum Film - Grand CrewConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.102 – Goldeneye 007 with Zach Olsen

Today we’re suiting up to discuss a widely important FPS game on the N64 that bridged the gap between Doom and the arrival of Halo. Lots of pew pew pews on this one. We’re joined by musician, comedian, and sweet soul Zach Olsen to discuss the iconic Goldeneye (1997). We talk about procrastinating during finals, the allure of the campaign, and nailing Ollies.
Actions and Resources for 1/26/2022Donate to the National Network of Abortion FundsSupport the Breathe ActGet Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider:Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – SelahJames Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDFOkra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people
Show NotesZach Olsen – Baywatch Watch – Stone Cold Paradise – The Taint – InstagramConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Preview: co-op Ep.19 – Halo Infinite

Hello, soldiers! Enjoy this preview of the latest episode in the Patreon exclusive series from Call Me By Your Game. You can find the full episode, 18 others, and much more at the $10 DJ Toad Tier over at Patreon.com/superNPCradio. Enjoy!
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You just know that we (and Master Chief) had to do it to them. For the January 2022 Call Me By Your Game co-op Episode we’re bringing you a discussion about the return of Master Chief in Halo Infinite (2021). Co-op vets Tao Yang from Dropout Series and writer of a handful of comics in The Amazing Spider-Man series make their return to chat with Conner about the new open world Zeta Halo, what they think happened in the story, and of course the all-powerful grapple hook.
Tao Yang – Twitter – DropoutCody Ziglar – Twitter – The Amazing Spider-ManConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.101 – The Oregon Trail with Rachel Marsh

You know where I feel at home? In a pixelated covered wagon just outside of Jackson, Missouri. That’s why today we’re finally discussing the phenomenon that is The Oregon Trail. Today your host Conner is joined by his improv buddy, actor, and friend of a shared alma mater Rachel Marsh. Rachel recalls being fascinated by this game at a co-op school she briefly attended, patiently waiting her turn to use the computer and play the game, and being best friends with Stephen Curry.
Actions and Resources for 1/19/2022Donate to the National Network of Abortion FundsSupport the Breathe ActGet Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider:Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – SelahJames Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDFOkra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people
Show NotesRachel Marsh – Disney’s Just BeyondConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.100 – Microsoft 3D Movie Maker with Conner McCabe

Well, folks. We finally went full WTF and interviewed our host in a fun little role reversal. Our producer Jeremy Schmidt took up hosting duties for this one and sat down with Call Me By Your Game’s Conner McCabe to discuss his experience with Microsoft 3D Movie Maker (1995), a children’s animation program for Windows. Conner shares about his addiction to playing this game and reliance on fart sound effects, the many Matrix rip-offs, and the scope of this seemingly rudimentary program.
Actions and Resources for 1/12/2022Donate to the National Network of Abortion FundsSupport the Breathe ActGet Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider:Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – SelahJames Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDFOkra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people
Show NotesConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.99 – Hitman (2016) with Ronnie Adrian

If you’re ever feeling upset you should talk, not Hitman. Today we’re discussing the game that rebooted the popular assassin/stealth series in Hitman (2016). Today we’re joined by the older brother of the Los Angeles improv scene and member of the Big Team, actor, and musician Ronnie Adrian to discuss Hitman and more. Ronnie shares about remembering the first game that ever made him angry, getting back into gaming at the beginning of the recent pandemic, and how the options of this game made the missions fun to replay.
Actions and Resources for 1/5/2022Donate to the National Network of Abortion FundsSupport the Breathe ActGet Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider:Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – SelahJames Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDFOkra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people
Show NotesRonnie Adrian – Twitter – InstagramConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

co-op Ep.18 – God of War (2018) – Full Episode

Happy Holidays, listeners of Call Me By Your Game. Every month there is a round table version of the show that releases exclusively at our Patreon’s $10 DJ Toad Tier where Conner discusses a meaningful game with a group of people. In light of the holiday spirit we’re releasing this one for all to hear on the main feed. Enjoy this magnificent chat and consider checking out this episode and so much more by supporting us at Patreon.com/superNPCradio.
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Stoic father figure and host of the podcast Conner McCabe takes his promising but fresh-faced sons Mike Christian and Nick Costanza on a journey to spread his dead wife’s ashes upon the highest point in all the realms. On December 2021’s co-op episode Conner, Mike, and Nick discuss in detail the 2018 iconic video game God of War. Our heroes dive into what makes this game a masterpiece, the many incredible elements and how they weave together, and gush about the experience as a whole.
Show NotesNick Costanza – Twitter – Instagram – Reactivaders podcastMike Christian – Twitter – Instagram – Studio C tvConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.98 – Grand Theft Auto III with Mike Christian

This is the GTA that did GTA first in the way that so many of us know GTA. Today Conner sits down with his dear pal, New Jersey’s sweetest son, and great writer Mike Christian to discuss the GTA that set the franchise on its modern course in Grand Theft Auto III. Mike talks about being a lonely high schooler and playing this game while listening to now probable cancelled daytime radio comedians, discusses changing after being presented with new information, and of course reminisces about going X Games mode on the poor citizens of Liberty City in this game.
Actions and Resources for 12/22/2021Donate to the National Network of Abortion FundsSupport the Breathe ActGet Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider:Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – SelahJames Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDFOkra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people
Show NotesMike Christian – Twitter – Instagram – Studio C tvConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.97 – Deus Ex with Weikei Yu

There is no spoon… but there is another episode of Call Me By Your Game! Today we’re joined by Houston native and now LA comedian Weikei Yu to discuss a masterpiece, Deus Ex (2000). On this episode we discuss Weikei’s long running history as both a console and PC gamer, dive into the joy of discovering things in games that make an experience feel unique, and the many ties of this game to both The Matrix and our current reality.
Actions and Resources for 12/15/2021Donate to the National Network of Abortion FundsSupport the Breathe ActGet Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider:Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – SelahJames Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDFOkra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people
Show NotesWeikei Yu – Twitter – Instagram – Miss Golightly ImprovConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.96 – Heroes of Might and Magic III with Jesus Oquendo

You like depth? Oh, this game has depth. Today we’re joined by someone who is both a hero and magical, Jeusus Oquendo, to discuss the strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III (1999). Jesus runs us through a selection of his meaningful video game experiences, talks about playing this game at his friend Dan’s house because he had a good PC, and how this game hit him at a time when the fantasy genre was for him.
Actions and Resources for 12/8/2021Donate to the National Network of Abortion FundsSupport the Breathe ActGet Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider:Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – SelahJames Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDFOkra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people
Show NotesJesus Oquendo – Género Nuetral in LAConner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy ShowCall Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeSuper NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch