Call Me By Your Game

Episode 08 – Chrono Trigger with Nick Limon

Writer, reader, Rebel Alliance leader, and IGN Video Producer Nick Limon came on the show to discuss potentially the greatest JRPG of all time in Chrono Trigger (1995) originally for the SNES.
On this episode Nick talks about re-discovering the game years after his first contact with it, lugging his PlayStation to and from his grandparent’s house everyday to play the game, and how it bridged a social gap for Nick on his first visit to Japan.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comThe Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Nick Limon – @adventnick (Instagram/Twitter)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 07 – Batman: Arkham Asylum with Vic Michaelis

Actor, legend, and retired martial artist Vic Michaelis visits the show to discuss one of the greatest super hero video games of all time in Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009). On this episode, Conner and Vic discuss their nice-off battles from the early days of their friendship, summer camp being a video game desert, and float the potential repercussions of keeping thousands of Pokémon cooped up in boxes for eternity. They also discuss some Batmans, some Arkhams, and of course some Asylums.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comThe Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Vic Michaelis – @vicmmic (Instagram/Twitter)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 06 – Star Fox 64 with Eddie Martin

The final member of the Star Fox fleet (if humans were permitted) Eddie Martin joins the show in a recording from Conner’s childhood bedroom to talk about an all-timer, Star Fox 64 (1997) for the Nintendo 64. Our heroes discuss video game badges of honor, nepotism in the Star Wolf fleet, and what common joys brought them (and likely others) together as friends in the first place.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comEddie Martin – @Emartin1190 (Twitter)The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 05 – Pokémon Blue with Jake Sprague

Las Vegas native and resident funnyman Jake Sprague joins Conner to talk about the cultural phenomenon that is Pokémon Blue (1998) for the Gameboy. They discuss when Pokémon first entered Jake’s life on the bus, Pokémon caucuses, and Conner learns the important distinction on just what an LA 10 actually means.
Website: callmebyyourgame.comThe Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Jake Sprague – @jakeissupercool (Instagram) @jakesprague (Twitter)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

2019 Holiday Special

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special Holiday-themed episode! For this episode in lieu of our normal format Conner discusses up his top 6 holiday video game memories.
Yes, it only took 5 episodes for Conner to interview himself. Will the ramblings and incoherent thoughts come to an end? Unlikely! Come along for the ride as Conner remembers some of his most meaningful game experiences from winter’s past, reminisces about numerous school Christmas breaks, and recalls being awestruck during first time he saw Super Smash Bros. Melee’s opening cinematic.
Happy Holidays and good gaming to all!
Website: callmebyyourgame.comThe Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Twit) @scaremyschmidt (Insta)

Episode 04 – Guitar Hero with Matt Apodaca

Long Beach Native, Weezer historian, and current Angeleno Matt Apodaca (UCB, How Did This Get Played?, Candy Dinner) joins Conner to talk about the cultural phenomenon known as Guitar Hero (2005). On this episode Matt tells tales of after school jam sessions, discusses discovering music through video games, and finally lists his ranking of the Star Wars movies just in time for the Rise of the Skywalker.
Special thanks to Eric Chad Ho
Website: callmebyyourgame.comThe Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)MattApodaca – @mattapodaca (Instagram/Twitter)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 03 – Jak and Daxter: the Precursor Legacy with Edgar Momplaisir

Edgar Momplaisir comes on the podcast to discuss his experience with Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (2001) for the PlayStation 2. Edgar diagnoses Conner’s 2 simultaneous personalities, remembers sharing this console with a sibling close in age, and the “movies” he and his brother would make while playing an entirely different game.
Website: callmebyyourgame.com
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Edgar Momplaisir – @awfulgram (Instagram) @edgarmomplaisir (Twitter)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 02 – Metal Gear Solid with Mikey Stephens

Cultural phenomenon and Seattle icon Mikey Stephens comes on the show to talk about Metal Gear Solid for the Sony Playstation. Conner and Mikey crack the code to stealth games, discuss the impact of being featured on demo discs, and how well this game qualifies as a romantic partner(it’s as well rounded as Kawhi Leonard, so let’s just say it qualifies).
Show Website: callmebyyourgame.com
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Mikey Stephens – @mikeylovesmikey (Instagram/Twitter)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Episode 01 – Donkey Kong Country with Elle Eckley

It’s finally here! We did it! Hip, hip, hooray! On the premiere of the Call Me By Your Game podcast we have Elle Eckley on the show to discuss an SNES classic: Donkey Kong Country.
Conner and Elle discuss how she discovered the game, the advantage of having older siblings as a budding gamer, and how playing today feels all these years later (spoiler: it feels GOOD!)
The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram)Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter)Elle Eckley – @elleeckley (Instagram/Twitter)Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Call Me By Your Game – preview

This is a preview for the upcoming video game podcast Call Me By Your Game.