Call Me By Your Game

We’ve had one round yes, but what about second round? (you know, like the 2nd breakfast quote from the Lord of the Rings? …I’m sorry) On this week’s episode we’re discussing a groundbreaking game on the Nintendo 64 that brought our Pokémon to life. We’re joined by podcast host, writer, actor, and 209 standout Paige Elson to discuss Pokémon Stadium (2000). Paige dives into the experience that was attending her aunt’s day care growing up where many kids lobbied for time on the group N64 and shares about her Nintendo experiences over the years. Regarding Pokémon Stadium, Paige and Conner go down the list of amazing mini-games, Conner recalls the struggle of going up against the most difficult battles using rental Pokémon, and Paige reminisces playing different N64 with her cousin and her mom. Actions and Resources for 2/10/2021 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 Paige Elson – This is a Moment podcast – 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

Viva la Dance Dance Revolution! This week we’re discussing a game that is as well known by it’s name as it is by the sight of people playing it. We’re discussing Dance Dance Revolution with actor, writer, and DDR prodigy Nicole Lauria. On this episode Nicole remembers her early obsession for a portable screen that she had for her Gamecube. Her and Conner also shout out the 90s fun zone hit “Discovery Zone”, Nicole discusses her PS2 simply acting as a DDR machine, and how years later she redeemed herself when she found a DDR machine in an unexpected place. Actions for 2/3/2021 Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah Supporting Black Lives – Email List Show Notes Nicole Lauria – Instagram – Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Social – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) @CallMeBYourGame (twitter) YouTube Channel Super NPC Radio – Patreon, Twitter, Instagram

You know what they say, “2 is better than one”. That’s why on today’s episode writer and co-host of the Crossover podcast Chris Eddins joins us to discuss Halo 2, the widely-anticipated follow up to one of the most iconic games of all time. Pew Pew, baby. Conner and Chris get to the bottom of a lot. They talk openly about the well-known fact that the Mob recruits from Gamestop and not the other way around. Chris tells Conner about the time a guy at an arcade pulled the most confident power move of all time and also reminisces about playing Halo 2 on a laptop during school as a warm-up for the inevitable xbox live session later that evening. Actions for 1/27/2021 Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah Supporting Black Lives – Email List Show Notes Chris Eddins – Bleav in the Crossover – Instagram Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Social – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) @CallMeBYourGame (twitter) YouTube Channel Super NPC Radio – Patreon, Twitter, Instagram

It’s about time that we discuss one of the premiere Nintendo franchises in recent memory. Plus if we don’t then all the sword boys from Smash might come for us. Thankfully our wonderful guest Adam Winney has saved us! This week we’re discussing Fire Emblem: The Blazing Sword on the Gameboy Advance. On this episode Adam shares about playing video games with his brother’s friends, ranks his favorite Fire Emblem games, and tells a story about meeting a fellow Fire Emblem player in the least likely of circumstances. Actions for 1/20/2021 Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah Supporting Black Lives – Email List Show Notes Adam Winney – Help Adam Fund his music video! – Instagram – YouTube Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (twitter), twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Social – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) @CallMeBYourGame (twitter) YouTube Channel Email – callmebyyourgamepod@gmail.com Super NPC Radio – Patreon, Twitter, Instagram

If we’re being honest, we could all use a relaxing vacation from time to time. So it should come to no surprise that even our greatest heroes also can use the occasional break. Unfortunately when Mario and Peach traveled to Isle Delfino for just that, things didn’t go as planned. This week we’re of course talking about Super Mario Sunshine with actor, comedian, and recreation adorer Madison Lanesey. On this episode Madison tells the recent tale of realizing that she is in fact a gamer. The Mad-heads out there will be thrilled because we hear the latest about the infamous Jason. She also tells us the romantic tale of inheriting a car named Epona, discusses her childhood room of choice known as “the loft”, and shares about playing a game that she only really watched her sister play growing up. Actions for 1/13/2021 Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah Supporting Black Lives – Email List Show Notes Madison Lanesey – Twitter – Instagram – Tik Tok Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (twitter), twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Social – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) @CallMeBYourGame (twitter) YouTube Channel Email – callmebyyourgamepod@gmail.com Super NPC Radio – Patreon, Twitter, Instagram

To some, this might be considered a scary episode because to record it we had to enter a scary haunted hotel and save our friends. Luckily, we weren’t alone! This week we’re joined by comedian, rapper, and liaison of cool Dalia Malek to talk about Luigi’s Mansion 3 for the Nintendo Switch. And yes, Googi is as cool in person as he seems in the game. On this episode Dalia tells Conner how frantically refreshing web browsers led to the miracle of her finding a Switch during quarantine, how Luigi’s scaredy cat nature is full of charm, and explains the fun of playing this game in co-op and using our hero Gooigi. Of course, Conner is sure to reminisce with Dalia about their early days of improv which feels insane that they were 5 years ago. This episode rules. It’s not every day you get a rapper on your podcast. Actions for 1/6/2021 Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah Supporting Black Lives – Email List Show Notes Dalia Malek – The Interruption Show – Comedy in English – Twitter Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (twitter), twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Social – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) @CallMeBYourGame (twitter) YouTube Channel Email – callmebyyourgamepod@gmail.com Super NPC Radio – Patreon, Twitter, Instagram

Look, we know that video games can help forge strong friendships in the fire and brimstone of pixels. We also know that without another bud that there’s nothing to forge. This all makes sense, right? On this episode Conner is joined by old video game buddy and father to Odeon.tv Reilly Smith to talk about Warcraft III from 2002. Reilly and Conner start out by remembering how their friendship was codified by their mutual excitement for the recently announced Nintendo Switch back in 2016 and how they are certain the Switch commercial during the Falcons / Patriots Super Bowl turned the fate of the game itself. Reilly also discusses getting consumed by Warcraft III and becoming a part of the Wuffle clan, talks about the RTS aspects of this game that made it addicting, and how despite the re-release being a disappointment it was not able to taint the legacy of the original. Actions for 12/30/2020 Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah Supporting Black Lives – Email List Show Notes Reilly Smith – Odeon.TV Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (twitter), twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Social – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) @CallMeBYourGame (twitter) YouTube Channel Email – callmebyyourgamepod@gmail.com Super NPC Radio – Patreon, Twitter, Instagram

Happy Holidays everyone! As a special holiday treat Conner and a few of his buds recorded a bonus co-op episode for December. This one goes out to every single listener and is available right here. Normally these co-op episodes are exclusive to our DJ Toad Tier on out Patreon. So if you enjoy this and want more deep dives, you can check out our different tiers here. Enjoy this deep dive into the recent hit Spider-Man: Miles Morales. We have an even split of folks who played the PS5 and PS4 version so you know you’re getting the best of both worlds. Spoilers beware! Former guest favorites Matt Apodaca and Edgar Momplaisir return to talk Spidey and we’re also joined for the first time by local hero Will Hines. It’s a true joy. Actions for 12/23/2020 Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah Supporting Black Lives – Email List Show Notes Matt Apodaca – How Did This Get Played? – Twitter – Instagram Will Hines – Screw It, We’re Just Gonna Talk About Comics – Twitter Edgar Momplaisir – Twitter – Instagram Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (twitter), twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Social – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) @CallMeBYourGame (twitter) YouTube Channel Email – callmebyyourgamepod@gmail.com Super NPC Radio – Patreon, Twitter, Instagram

Enjoy this preview of the DJ Toad-tier Patreon exclusive episode where we deep dive into the Shadow of the Colossus. Patreon tiers and info available HERE. Unlike the subject of this episode, we shall not fall. We’re here with the latest co-op deep dive and oh boy is this a great one. Roxy Polk, Alec Robbins, and Cody Ziglar all join Conner to talk about one of the more revered games of all time, Shadow of the Colossus. Don’t you worry, we absolutely make time to discuss the Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle vehicle “Reign Over Me”. That’s why you’re here, isn’t it? This episode’s crew of wanderers discuss different subjects such as how this game teaches you so much by telling you so little, how it actually makes the player feel remorse for toppling the Colossi, and of course our crew basks in the glory of a few favorite Colossi that stand tall (hehe) above the rest. It’s an absolute banger and we hope you enjoy! Absolutely check out this wonderful video from Jacob Geller as well. Actions for 12/18/2020 Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah Supporting Black Lives – Email List Show Notes Roxy Polk – Twitch, Etsy Store, Patreon, Twitter, Lacuna Break web comic Cody Ziglar – Instagram, Twitter, The Dark Weeb podcast Alec Robbins – Instagram, Twitter, Mr. Boop, Mariology Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (twitter), twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Social – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) @CallMeBYourGame (twitter) YouTube Channel Email – callmebyyourgamepod@gmail.com Super NPC Radio – Patreon, Twitter, Instagram

If in 1999 someone were to tell you a 3D Pokémon game was coming to the Nintendo 64, you’d be LYING if you said you hoped it was anything other than a Pokémon photography game. This week we’re heading to Pokémon Island and getting into some Pokémon Snap with the great Charles Mockler. This week Charles and Conner reminisce on just how dang cool it was to even be looking at living 3D Pokémon back in the day. Charles also discusses how this game’s unique traits made it stand out as a kid, how Pokémon Blue was the first game that he got sucked into that wasn’t sports related, and shares how strongly he feels that this game was secretly made for Adults who need to chill out. Actions for 12/16/2020 Georgia Senate Runoff – Flip Support Get Involved Locally – LA Organizations to Consider: Streetwatch LA – Ground Game LA – WaterDrop LA – Selah Supporting Black Lives – Email List Block Garcetti petition from BLMLA Show Notes Charles Mockler – Twitter, The New 20s podcast, Clippers Lockdown Podcast Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (twitter), twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Social – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) @CallMeBYourGame (twitter) Email – callmebyyourgamepod@gmail.com Super NPC Radio – Patreon, Twitter, Instagram