Call Me By Your Game

There is no spoon… but there is another episode of Call Me By Your Game! Today we’re joined by Houston native and now LA comedian Weikei Yu to discuss a masterpiece, Deus Ex (2000). On this episode we discuss Weikei’s long running history as both a console and PC gamer, dive into the joy of discovering things in games that make an experience feel unique, and the many ties of this game to both The Matrix and our current reality. Actions and Resources for 12/15/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Weikei Yu – Twitter – Instagram – Miss Golightly Improv Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

You like depth? Oh, this game has depth. Today we’re joined by someone who is both a hero and magical, Jeusus Oquendo, to discuss the strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III (1999). Jesus runs us through a selection of his meaningful video game experiences, talks about playing this game at his friend Dan’s house because he had a good PC, and how this game hit him at a time when the fantasy genre was for him. Actions and Resources for 12/8/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Jesus Oquendo – Género Nuetral in LA Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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 12/1/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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 11/24/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Mark Mitchell – Nintendo Cartridge Society Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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 11/17/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Jonny Svarzbein – Instagram – Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

*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 11/10/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Austin Williams – Twitter – Studio C TV Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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 11/3/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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 10/27/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Alfred Aquino II – Ohcha short film – Twitter – TikTok – Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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 10/20/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Adrian Holmes – Super Gamer Boys podcast – Gamer Boys Twitch – Twitch – Twitter – Instagram Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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 10/13/2021 Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds Support the Breathe Act Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time – Free eBook PDF Okra Project – Providing Culturally Nutritious meals for Black Trans people Show Notes Victoria Longwell – Friends Talk Frasier and Feelings podcast Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch