Call Me By Your Game

Episode 21 – Ducktales with Joan Ford

We’re diving into a mountain of coins for this one! That’s right, we’re doing our best Scrooge McDuck imitation as we talk Ducktales (1989) for the NES with comedic gem, Joan Ford.
This week Joan and Conner have more than a ball of fun. Joan recalls the stakes that came with choosing the lone game that she and her siblings would rent for the weekend and hoping it was a good choice, renting Ducktales at Video World enough times that her parents eventually caved and bought it, and how sometimes that finding a great property tie in game like Ducktales means wading through the turds first.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comThe Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Joan Ford – @joanhaleyford (Twitter/Instagram) twitch.tv/joanhaleyfordConner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Gram/Twit)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Spring Gaming Memories

The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the kids are not having any of that mother nature crap because they’re inside making the best use of their time by playing video games.
On this special seasonal episode of the show, producer Jeremy Schmidt joins Conner as they reminisce about their favorite Spring gaming memories. This one is a grab bag of nostalgia as we talk about Super Smash Bros., the Animaniacs Game Pack, Halo, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Animal Crossing New Leaf, and Pokémon Soul Silver. Grab yourself a glass of lemonade, get on your good weather clothes, and pop in those earbuds because this episode brings you back to Mother Nature’s finest hour: Spring.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comThe Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Gram/Twit)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 20 – Yoshi’s Island with Charlie Mihelich

Sketch writer, improv master, and charming dog dad Charlie Mihelich joined us to talk about the (not really) sequel to Super Mario World, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (1995).
On this episode Conner and Charlie reminisce about the euphoria and misery of past trips together to New York City for the improv marathon DCM (much love to UCBNY), how a trip to target proved that Charlie might have been the best kid in the world, and how as adults they set the same video game restrictions on themselves as their parents did to them as kids. They became the thing they swore to destroy.
Take a listen to these lads as they gush about this great game.
Charlie Mihelich – @charlesmihelich (Twitter)The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Gram/Twit) twitch.tv/conziscool69Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 19 – SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman with Mia Schauffler

Ambassador of the Pacific Northwest, host of the upcoming podcast PS: I Love Romcoms, and UCB improviser Mia Schauffler joined the show to discuss SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman (2002).
On this episode (the very first remote recording WAY back at the beginning of quarantine) Conner and Mia have a wonderful time chatting away and catching up. Mia recalls renting this game from Blockbuster with her siblings, loving the game enough that she brought her Gamecube to Canada for a wedding so that she could play it, and loved that playing this game meant getting to spend even more time in SpongeBob’s beloved home, Bikini Bottom.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comMia Schauffler – @miaschauffler (Twitter)The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Gram/Twit) twitch.tv/conziscool69Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 18 – Final Fantasy VII with Jeremy Schmidt

You like blonde spiky hair and big swords? Oh, we’ve got blonde spikey hair and big swords.
On the eve of release of the long awaited release of its remake, we present to you the Final Fantasy VII episode of this podcast. Already excited? Well wouldn’t you know it our guest for this episode is none other than the pod producing legend himself, the great Jeremy Schmidt.
On this episode Conner and Jeremy discuss the influence of video games on other creative outlets, talk about how Jeremy first played this game WITHOUT a memory card, and of course can’t help but reference the remake which is finally about to be released. You can’t miss this episode where Jeremy finally gets a mic and shares some awesome stuff.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comThe Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Gram/Twit) twitch.tv/conziscool69Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 17 – Resident Evil 2 (1998) with Michael McCollor

The day that this podcast was born was the day that Mr. Michael McCollor was destined to join us and talk about Resident Evil 2 (1998). So he did.
During our delightful discussion we talk about supporting other people’s interests, spend a moment shouting out how thankful we are that Animal Crossing New Horizons is finally here, and unearth the legend of Mr. Jake. It’s another grand time, so hop along for the ride as we talk VG’s and make an Animal Crossing prediction regarding Billy Eilish.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comMichael McCollor – @mmccollor (Instagram) @mikeyfromsu (Twitter) twitch.tv/michaelmccollorThe Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Gram/Twit) twitch.tv/conziscool69Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 16 – Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis with Annabel Seymour

Quite possibly the funniest performer in the stinkin’ universe and the definitive queen of New York City Annabel Seymour joined us to talk about her experience playing the Lucas Arts’ point and click adventure Indiana Jones and Fate of Atlantis (1992) for the PC.
On this episode Annabel recalls playing this game with her cousins while visiting her grandparents, we differentiate between being above-average and upper-average at something and it MATTERS, and she discusses how this game was one of several special activities for her family during their gatherings.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comAnnabel Seymour – @annabelseymour (Instagram/Twitter)The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 15 – DOOM (1993) with Michael Hearn

Michael Hearn, the original fresh prince of Philadelphia and current mischief maker of the Zoo Tycoon Crew, came on the podcast to talk about an incredibly influential first-person shooter in DOOM (1993).
On this episode Hearn discusses how his Dad’s interest in the technology of video games lead to his own passion for video games, talks about how DOOM’s levels had great incentives for replay, and how some games peak the interest enough to get the player to wonder how they’re constructed.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comMichael Hearn – @mchearn (Instagram/Twitter) – The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 14 – Streets of Rage 2 with Greg Smith

The golden boy of Michigan and wonder boy of Los Angeles Greg Smith hopped aboard this episode of the Call Me By Your Game podcast to talk about one of the greatest beat’em ups of all time in Streets of Rage 2 (1992) for the Sega Genesis.
On this episode we talk about accessibility of video games when it comes to playing with friends, we reminisce about basements as a vg oasis, and talk about how video games can help people touch on emotions in virtual reality instead of real life.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comGreg Smith – @smithlgreg (Instagram/Twitter) – www.smithlgreg.com (website)The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 13 – Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes with Oscar Montoya

Mother Earth’s sweetheart and the light of the world Oscar Montoya joined us to talk about Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000).
On this episode Oscar discusses being raised simultaneously by horror movies and video games, has the epiphany that Conner is the mixture of Elijah Wood and Macaulay Culkin from the Good Son, and discusses how video games can be a conduit for friendship. Give a listen to how dang sweet and wonderful Oscar is and enjoy some lovely video game chatting.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comOscar Montoya – @ozzymo (Instagram/Twitter)The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)