Call Me By Your Game

Ep.76 – Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate with Connor Arakaki

It’s Connor(er) fest! Population 2! On today’s episode of Call Me By Your Game your host Conner is finally joined by another of his kin with Connor Arakaki. Connor joins to discuss the 3DS action RPG Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate (2015).
Connor gives us an awesome deep dive into his general history with video games, talks with Conner about getting sucked into the loop of this game and loving the co-op mode, and recalls a moment in time where he and two friends (including friend of the show and host of Reactivaders, Nick Costanza) got a flat tire in the rain and while waiting for AAA got to bust out their 3DS’s and play MH4U together.
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Show NotesConnor Arakaki – Twitch – Reactivaders 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

Bonus: The Legend of Zelda Games Club Ep.7 – Majora’s Mask

Would you look at that! Mr. Tingle let an episode from the Legend of Zelda Games Club out of the bag for all to enjoy! Normally only available at the $10 DJ Toad Tier at Patreon.com/superNPCradio, these episodes are a part of a year long celebration of the Legend of Zelda franchise. Bi-monthly we release a book club style episode diving into nearly each of the mainline Zelda games so be sure to check us out on Patreon if you’d like to come along for the Epona ride all year long.
We have finally arrived at one of the most divisive titles in the Zelda franchise. You either love it or hate. It happens to be Conner’s favorite game of all time. Oh boy. We also welcome one of our most beloved patrons on the show, Mauricio Diocis! Time to take of your mask and put on your headphones for this very special episode coverage of Majora’s Mask.
Show NotesJuly Diaz – Inside Video Games Classic – 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 – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ep.75 – Cities: Skylines with Scott Thiede

You know what I love most about Cities? Their skylines. That’s a little joke for all the jokesters out there. On this week’s episode of Call Me By Your Game, Conner sits down with the pride of Bethesda, Maryland Scott Thiede to discuss the city building simulation game, Cities: Skylines (2015).
Scott talks about adoring the management features of Cities: Skylines and how it makes the job of a city planner interesting, how he’s even observed a real city planner on YouTube play this game and enjoyed their takeaways, and discusses the different experiments he’s attempted during his various playthroughs.
Actions and Resources for 6/23/2021Ways to help Palestine during the ongoing assault by Israel’s Govt.Support 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 NotesScott Thiede – 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.74 – Catan Classic with Meg Joh

You like board games? You like when board games are turned into video games? You like it even better when one is turned into a mobile game? Then this game is for you! On today’s episode of Call Me By Your Game, Conner is joined by football star, sketch captain, and cool aunt Meg Joh. For the first time ever we’re discussing a mobile game! Look at us!
On this episode Meg discusses her love for the mobile version of the ever-popular board game Settlers of Catan. She also discusses getting into the original board game during quarantine, talks about rules that her and her pod would add to the game to make it even more fun, and shares about how Catan Classic helps her to deal with anxiety. Listen away, settlers!
Actions and Resources for 6/16/2021Ways to help Palestine during the ongoing assault by Israel’s Govt.Support 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 NotesMeg Joh – Twitter – Wild Improv Twitch – Wild Twitter – Wild Instagram – Forever Babe 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.73 – Dr. Mario with Kermit the Frog

Beware, this one could make you a little swampy around the eyes. Conner is joined by none other than Kermit the Frog of Muppets fame to discuss one of the few games he ever had a connection with, Dr. Mario (1990).
On this episode Kermit discusses picking up this game at random from a Fry’s Electronics after dropping Fozzie Bear off at the Burbank airport, how at first playing Dr. Mario was just a way to tune out the world and his emotions in the wake of Jim Henson’s passing, and how it took a visit from the Cookie Monster to shake Kermit out of his funk and help him deal with his feelings. Please enjoy this wonderful episode featuring everyone’s favorite frog.
Actions and Resources for 6/9/2021Ways to help Palestine during the ongoing assault by Israel’s Govt.Support 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 NotesKermit the Frog – The Masked SingerConner 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.72 – Planescape Torment with Chuck Maa

Based on my friends not remembering me after the last year you’d think they call me the Nameless One, am I right? I gosh darn sure hope not… On the latest episode of Call Me By Your Game we sit down with actor, comedian, dancer, and gentleman Chuck Maa to discuss one of the greatest RPGs of all time in Planescape Torment (1999).
On this episode Conner and Chuck get into all sorts of fun. Chuck dives into how this game came to him right before he really became serious about dancing, how it also was a gateway into the fantasy genre that has become a huge part of his life, and the many different ways to set your path and play through the game. Chuck is one of the best and you don’t want to miss this one!
Actions and Resources for 6/2/2021Ways to help Palestine during the ongoing assault by Israel’s Govt.Support 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 NotesChuck Maa – Instagram – 2 Noonas and a DancerConner 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.71 – Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide with Anna Salinas

Together, we’ll be brave! And who better to have by your side and become brave than the wonderful tv writer, comic artist, and Sarasota FL legend Anna Salinas. Today Anna joins as a guest to discuss Humongous Entertainment’s Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside.
On this episode longtime buds Conner and Anna discuss the video games industries advertising tendencies when they grew up in the 90s, Anna recalls this game being bought for her little brother when in reality her mom played it religiously, and how they would bring their family laptop on their summer vacations to see Anna’s family in Sweden and play the game series on loop.
Actions and Resources for 5/26/2021Ways to help Palestine during the ongoing assault by Israel’s Govt.Support 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 NotesAnna Salinas – Badcomix – Website – John Baxter ComedyConner 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.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.
Actions and Resources for 5/19/2021Ways to help Palestine during the ongoing assault by Israel’s Govt.Support 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 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