Call Me By Your Game

Ep.95 – 2 Year Anniversary + Metroid Dread co-op Preview

It’s been… 2 years? It cannot be! Alas, it is. Happy 2 years to this podcast. It feels like yesterday that we just started this thing by discussing Donkey Kong Country on the SNES. On today’s episode Conner sits down with producer Jeremy to chat about the show’s beginning, some ins and outs, and even what the future might hold for Call Me By Your Game. After their chat stay tuned for a 40 minute preview of the latest co-op episode where Conner chats about Metroid Dread with Patrick Ehlers, Adrian Holmes, and Eddie Martin. Thank you to everyone who has supported this show in any way. It remains a joy to do.
Actions and Resources for 12/1/2021Donate 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 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.94 – Kirby Super Star with Mark Mitchell

Central Valley kids, unite! Holy moly what a surprise in this one. Turns out Conner and his guest Mark Mitchell of Nintendo Cartridge Society are from the same general area. How’s that for a coincindence (their hometowns are 202 miles apart so it’s not really that special. Mark makes his appearance on the show to discuss Kirby Super Star, watching his older sister Becca beat Super Mario Bros. for the first time, and getting back into gaming with the release of the Nintendo Switch.
Actions and Resources for 11/24/2021Donate 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 NotesMark Mitchell – Nintendo Cartridge SocietyConner 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.93 – Street Fighter II with Jonny Svarzbein

Hadouken whatever I want! We finally discuss a game with enough iterations to fill seats in a banquet hall. We are joined by comedian, longtime LA improviser, and big ol’ Eagles fan Jonny Svarzbein to discuss arcade phenomenon turned home console juggernaut Street Fighter II (1992). Jonny discusses begging to visit a local arcade near his grandma’s house, brings up using the more challenging characters to earn his prowess, and he and Conner take only 7 minutes to bring up their fabeled UCB improv team Busters.
Actions and Resources for 11/17/2021Donate 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 NotesJonny Svarzbein – Instagram – TwitterConner 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.92 – Ecco the Dolphin with Austin Williams

*obscure happy Dolphin noises*
Today we’re joined by sketch comedian and joke-enjoyer Austin Williams to discuss an absolute classic in Ecco the Dolphin (1992) for both the Sega Genesis and Master System. Austin talks to us about inheriting a Sega Genesis and bevy of games from her cousin, going over to her friend’s house and making her play Super Smash Bros. on N64, and how Ecco the Dolphin produced many feelings that were unexpected.
Actions and Resources for 11/10/2021Donate 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 NotesAustin Williams – Twitter – 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.91 – Autumn Check-In

Happy Autumn! It’s been a while since we’ve heard from our host Conner so that’s exactly what we’re getting on Call Me By Your Game this week. He sits down with himself to let some video game thoughts wander and clue the listener into some things he’s been enjoying lately. Tune in for his months later feelings on The Legend of Zelda, to hear about his recent experience with the first Mass Effect game, listen to him complain about Nintendo’s frustrating practices, and of course get some Metroid chatter.
Actions and Resources for 11/3/2021Donate 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 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.090 – Tony Hawk’s Underground with Alfred Aquino II

I can’t believe it took this long to feature a Tony Hawk game as the main event, but it’s finally happened! Today we’re discussing the 5th game in the series in Tony Hawk’s Underground (2003) with comedian, writer, and upcoming skate legend Alfred Aquino II. We talk about Alfred’s Tony Hawk to video editing career pipeline, Eric Sparrow being a douche, and how this game helped live out the dream of becoming a pro skater.
Actions and Resources for 10/27/2021Donate 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 NotesAlfred Aquino II – Ohcha short film – Twitter – TikTok – Conner 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.89 Diddy Kong Racing with Adrian Holmes

Turn on your boosters because Wizpig is hot on our tails! This week we’re joined by master of vehicles on any terrain and the co-host of Super Gamer Boys, Adrian Holmes, to discuss Diddy Kong Racing (1997) for the Nintendo 64.
On this episode Adrian makes a strong case for Diddy Kong Racing as the best kart racer on the console, dives into his first weekend playing the game at a friend’s house, and talks about his dad influencing him as a gamer growing up.
Actions and Resources for 10/20/2021Donate 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 NotesAdrian Holmes – Super Gamer Boys podcast – Gamer Boys Twitch – Twitch – 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

Ep.88 – Soulcalibur II with Victoria Longwell

Shwing shwing! That’s the sounds that swords make, right? YUP! On today’s episode we’re joined by comedian, co-host of Friends Talk Frasier and Feelings podcast, and the world’s greatest St. Louis Cardinals fan Victoria Longwell to discuss weapon-based fighting game Soulcalibur II (2002). Victoria chats with Conner about the day her brother got his N64, messy basements and their snacks, and how the lore of this game intrigued her.
Actions and Resources for 10/13/2021Donate 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 NotesVictoria Longwell – Friends Talk Frasier and Feelings podcastConner 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

Re-release: Episode 4 – Guitar Hero with Matt Apodaca

What a week we’ve had. Buckle up because today we’re dropping another Re-release from the Call Me By Your Game early days. Enjoy a reprise of Episode 4, featuring our buddy Matt Apodaca from How Did This Get Played? discussing Guitar Hero. It’s a great one.
Actions and Resources for 10/5/2021Donate 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 NotesMatt Apodaca – How Did This Get Played? – 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

Ep.87 – Destiny with Rod Benson

Destiny with Rod Benson. That sure sounds like a final boss encounter if you ask me. Speaking of bosses (forgive my 2007 diction), on today’s episode we are joined by former pro basketball player, current artist, speaker of souls, and contributor to SF Gate Rod Benson to discuss Destiny (2014). We discuss Rod’s high school Pokemon battles with Chad, his incredible Madden rating, and how his presence on Yahoo Sports lead to developing a group of friends to play Destiny with.
Actions and Resources for 9/29/2021Donate 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 NotesRod Benson – Rodbensonart.com – Instagram – TwitterConner 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