Call Me By Your Game

Ep.70 – Madden NFL 2004 with Carl Tart

You’ll never beat us with this one! On today’s episode we’re dropping back in the pocket, scrambling for eternity, and dancing our way to the endzone with the greatest video game athlete of all time in Michael Vick. We’re talking with the hero Carl Tart about Madden NFL 2004, quite possibly the most iconic NFL game ever.
Carl gets into how he got into comedy years ago by taking Second City classes, chats playing Madden 04 with his friends over and over during middle school, and how he took this game all the way back to Mississippi when he moved back. Carl is one of the funniest and most talented dudes you’ll ever meet, so be sure to catch his writing on the first season of Kenan, starring sketch comedy legend Kenan Thompson.
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Show NotesCarl Tart – Flagrant Ones Patreon – 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.69 – Resident Evil 5 with Ibanda Ruhumbika

On the heels of yet another monster release for the Resident Evil franchise with RE Village, we have our first episode in far too long discussing another game in the series. Today we’re joined by the talented and fantastic Ibanda Ruhumbika to chat about Resident Evil 5 and what space it occupied during a period of his life.
On this episode Ibanda tells the tale of finally securing his name as a social media handle after months of work, talks about playing RE5 with his roommate David at Juliard and pairing it with trashy reality television, and walks us through many fun college memories including the perfection that is the Halal Guys restaurant.
Actions and Resources for 5/12/2021How to be an Ally with the PalestiniansSupport India in the ongoing Covid-19 crisisSupport 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 NotesIbanda Ruhumbika – 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

Super NPCs preview – Pokémon Snap (N64)

Hey there Call Me By Your Game listeners! Enjoy this full episode from the Super NPC Radio exclusive podcast, Super NPCs. Heck, it’s hosted by the host of CMBYG, Conner McCabe, so we think you’ll like it! This weekly show is available at all tiers of the Super NPC Radio Patreon so if you like what you hear, consider checking us out at Patreon.com/SuperNPCradio. On this episode Jeremy and Conner discuss the original Pokémon Snap on the Nintendo 64. Enjoy, and be sure to check out this fantastic video from the crew over at MinnMax about the development history of the game. It’s referenced heavily in this episode so you just gotta see it.
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.68 – Ocarina of Time with Shereen Lani Younes

Ocarina of Time… We’ve talked about that one before haven’t we?? The Zelda Timeline must be up to it’s silly tricks again because we’re going back, baby!! This time we’re joined by the wonderful Shereen Lani Younes from the Ethncally Amiguous podcast to discover 1998’s Ocarina of Time.
Shereen joins the show and shares about her early love for making discoveries in video games with her sister, how she still remembers inside jokes that her and her cousins from Syria had, and how there are countless things about Ocarina of Time that remain deeply special to her all these years later.
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Show NotesShereen Lani Younes – Instagram – Twitter – Ethnically Ambiguous podcast – WebsiteConner 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.67 – Final Fantasy VI with Mike Steele

Sure, Final Fantasies I-V are cool, but number VI? Now we’re talking baby. On this momentous episode of Call Me By Your Game, Cowboy Mike referenced in episode 5 by Jake Sprague makes his long waited appearance on the podcast. Mike Steele, best friend to Jake and developer on the upcoming indie game Olli Olli World, joins Conner to discuss one of the best and most revered games of all time in Final Fantasy VI.
On this episode Mike dives into a deep and storied video game past and also talks about how they have always been an important part of his life, he walks us through Jake changing his life by letting him borrow FFVI, and talks about how in high school giving a girl a poem that “he wrote” when in fact it was actually just ripped from Celes’ lines in the famous Opera scene from this game.
Actions and Resources for 4/28/2021Support 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 Steele – Twitter – Olli Olli World trailer – Jim & Them 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

Ep.66 – Kingdom Hearts with Ryan Barton

Hop in the gummy ship because we’re heading to a bunch of Disney Kingdoms! Today we’re talking about a mammoth game that launched an iconic series. Joined by the hilarious and wonderful Ryan Barton we finally discuss the first Kingdom Hearts Game. It’s happening!
Ryan and Conner are sure to bring you another edition of Scorpio talk as these two lovely boys share a birthday. Ryan talks about loving the Nintendo 64 growing up and sharing time with his siblings, reminisces discovering Kingdom Hearts in an orthodontist’s office growing up, and also shares about his love of genre bending.
Actions and Resources for 4/21/2021Support 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 NotesRyan Barton – Twitter – @Rrybrator on PlayStationConner 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

The Legend of Zelda Games Club – Ep.02 – The Legend of Zelda (NES)

Welcome back to The Legend Of Zelda Games Club! Today, we are covering the very first game in the series, released in Japan all the way back in 1986 – it set the trend for one of the most prolific and longstanding franchises ever made. Blow in your cartridge and ready your master sword for an adventure you’ll never forget. This is the final free episode of the Legend of Zelda Games Club! Sadly the end is here. Enjoy the rest of the series at the DJ Toad Tier on our patreon at Patreon.com/SuperNPCradio.
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Ep.65 – Donkey Kong Country 2 with Rekha Shankar

What’s a sequel if we don’t make it our first ever game covered twice on this show? That’s right baby, we’re back with one of the best games of all time Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest with writer for Animaniacs, actor on a bunch of things, and true comedy hero Rekha Shankar. She joins our buddy Alec Robbins the DKC2 hall of fame with this appearance and we couldn’t be happier.
On this episode Rekha discusses the appeal of diving into worlds that interested her and how that manifested itself in drawing and playing certain video games, discusses her love for customizing characters in games and feeling seen through “The Rekha” the wrestler that she made, and how this game was THE activity for her and her roommate during a hot summer in New York City. Rekha rules and you should check out everything she’s been up to lately.
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Show NotesRekha Shankar – Website – Talk Chef – Hustle Web Series – 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.64 – Elite Beat Agents with Tony Garbanzos

Who needs the Blues Brothers, Men in Black, or Ghostbusters when you can have the Elite Beat Agents? Normally we’re far from government shills, but in this case we make an important exception. This week we’re joined by hair titan and producer of Asian AF, Tony Garbanzos, to discuss Elite Beat Agents for the Nintendo DS.
On this episode Tony gives us an incredibly important recommendation for the best cookie in New York City and perhaps the world, remembers getting sucked into this game during his freshman year of college at San Jose State, and discusses how his background as a musician lent itself to his adoration for this game. Most importantly Tony considers forgiving Conner after he LIES to him about a sequel for EBA that does not exist. For that, Tony is a gosh darn saint.
Actions and Resources for 4/7/2021Support the Asian Community and fight against Asian Hate – Advancing Justice AtlantaGet 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 NotesTony Garbanzos – Asian AF – Filipino AFConner 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

The Legend of Zelda Games Club – Ep.01 – Breath of the Wild (co-op Ep.01 re-release)

Today, we officially begin our brand new games club with a nod to our own past. Last summer the first Call Me By Your Game co-op dropped with a 2hr+ long episode that covered TLOZ – BOTW and we thought that it was as good a place as any to start. The next entry you’ll see will be the very first game so consider this a freebie!
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