Call Me By Your Game

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.com Oscar Montoya – @ozzymo (Instagram/Twitter) The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Former wrestling prodigy and current Los Angeles funny guy PJ McCormick joined us to talk about Sonic 2 on the Sega Genesis (1992). Spoiler alert, he’s gotta go fast! This episode features praise for video games as an oasis of escaping reality, tosses SHADE at business suits weaseling around for properties to capitalize on, and recognizes Sonic 2’s leap from the first game in the franchise. Website: callmebyyourgame.com PJ McCormick – @peejmccormick (Instagram) The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Ring-a-ding-ding that’s Heather Woodward’s music! One of the funniest people in all of La-La Land came on the show to discuss a million things including her game of choice, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996) for the Super Nintendo. Heather leads Conner down a Breath of the Wild rabbit hole, discussing the preview trailer and hopes for the game. We also get into our 2nd anecdote of sibling console divorce, lament over slogging through puzzles at a young age, and sing the praises of this hilarious adventure that started the Super Mario RPG legacy. Website: callmebyyourgame.com Heather Woodward – @woodwardheather (Instagram) dearjerryseinfeld.com The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Follow the Call Me By Your Game podcast as we make our way to Peach’s castle with the promise of cake. Yes, we’re here talking one of the greatest games of all time in Super Mario 64 with the Louisiana Lover himself, Jacques Mouledoux. On this episode of destiny we talk about the new dawn that was 3D platforming, Mario’s acrobatic prowess, and how this game provided a curiosity that ultimately encouraged kids of this era to explore the space of a video game. Wow. Neat stuff. Website: callmebyyourgame.com Jacques Mouledoux – @jacquesnessmonster (Insta) @jacquesness (Twitter) – Wellington Comedy The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

Karate Master, Rocket Power advocate, and Sherman Oaker Kimia Bephoornia helps us shred some serious powder as we discuss maybe the greatest snowboarding game of all time, SSX Tricky (2001). On this joy bundle of an episode we get into how games motivate people to try new activities(ex: SNOWBOARDING DUH), remorse over saying goodbye to old games to make room for others, and pay our respects to a cartoon deserving above potentially all others: Rocket Power. Website: callmebyyourgame.com Kimia Bephoornia – @childclown (Instagram/Twitter) The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

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.com The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Nick Limon – @adventnick (Instagram/Twitter) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

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.com The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Vic Michaelis – @vicmmic (Instagram/Twitter) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

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.com Eddie Martin – @Emartin1190 (Twitter) The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

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.com The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Jake Sprague – @jakeissupercool (Instagram) @jakesprague (Twitter) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Insta) @scaremyschmidt (Twit)

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.com The Show – @callmebyyourgamepod (Instagram) Conner McCabe – @conner_mccabe (Instagram/Twitter) Jeremy Schmidt – @ocarinaofcrime (Twit) @scaremyschmidt (Insta)