Call Me By Your Game (Conner McCabe)

Returning to the podcast is the format so nice that we're doing it twice! Moving forward once a month former guests will return to list their top 10 personal favorite games of all time. Up today are returning champions Jacques Mouledoux, Mikey Stephens, and Courtney Vineys.

Show Notes

Jacques Mouledoux - Instagram Mikey Stephens - Instagram - Tiktok Courtney Vineys - Twitch Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

We're heading back to school, ya freaks! Today we're joined by sketch writer of UCB and Studio C, overall legend, and coffee shop cool guy Kyle Kasabian to discuss X-Men: Mutant Academy (2000) for the PlayStation 1. Kyle and Conner discuss the early days of the super hero movie boom in the 2000s, Kyle's history as a fighting game kid, booking comedy shows post-pandemic and much more.

Show Notes

Kyle Kasabian - Twitter - Instagram - Oversharing Series 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

He's on fire! Like, REALLY on fire! Today Conner is joined by actor, producer, and left-handed pitcher Phil Del Costello to discuss NBA Jam: Tournament Edition (1994), gaming on duty, and renting a 3DO for his 12th birthday party.

Show Notes

Phil Del Costello - LABF Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Music Licensed through Artlist.io

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Zen, thy name is James. Today on the podcast Conner is joined by actor and comedian James Jelin to discuss his time with Elden Ring (2022), a supportive journey into streaming, and taking lessons learned into other fields of life.   Show Notes   James Jelin - Twitch - Twitter/Instagram - Harold Night Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Pull back the curtain, silence your cell phones, and let's bask in the masterpiece that is Super Mario Bros. 3. Today comedian and podcast host Mano Agapian joins Conner to discuss this iconic game, Mano recalls being mocked by his grandma while playing video games, and the magic of Nintendoland's Luigi's Mansion mini-game.

Show Notes

Mano Agapion - Drag Her podcast - Instagram/Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Today we're talking about hunting monster's on the PSP! We sit down with comedian, podcaster (My First Kicks, Maximum Film), writer (NBC's Grand Crew), and self-professed nerd Ify Nwadiwe to discuss Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (2008). This episode is a blessing. Ify walks us through his creative career in both video games (writing for Apex Legends, presenting on many show), how he was able to weave his passion for games into being ready for opportunities, and also playing Monster Hunter with a group in a friend's backyard.

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Show Notes Ify Nwadiwe - Twitter/Instagram - My First Kicks - Maximum Film - Grand Crew 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

Enjoy this preview of the co-op episode from March, available in full at the $10 DJ Toad Tier at Patreon.com/supernpcradio.

I bet you didn't see this one coming! Unless you set up a couple of portals which allowed you to do so. Today we're heading to Aperture Laboratories to discuss Portal (2007). Your host Conner is joined by favorites from Super NPC Radio Jacques Mouledoux, Jeremy Schmidt, and Mikey Stephens to discuss this iconic platform puzzle game that was originally shipped on Valve's Orange Box.

Show Notes

Jacques Mouledoux - Twitter - Instagram Mikey Stephens - Twitter - Instagram Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

It's about time that Hockey gets it's day in the sun on this podcast! Today comedian, improviser, and brief college football player Blake Edwards stops by to talk with Conner about NHL Hitz 2002. Today Blake talks about rambunctious childhood sleepovers, failed pranks, and shares about late night hoagies in college.

Show Notes

Blake Edwards - GAG at Harold Night - Instagram Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

If you like quirky walkways in houses then this is the episode for you! Today Conner is joined by great improviser Meredith Dillon to discuss her time with the original Animal Crossing (2002), to dive into the nuances of playing games with siblings, and how Conner has existed since Meredith gained consciousness.

Show Notes

Meredith Dillon - Harold Night - We Improv Shows Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

SpongeBob is so cool that we just had to talk about him again. Filmmaker and SpongeBob super fan Sarah Martinez joins Conner to discuss The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) video game for the PlayStation 2. Sarah and Conner rejoice over car TVs, discuss their favorite SpongeBob SquarePants episodes, and Sarah chats about playing this game's disc into destruction.

Show Notes

Sarah Martinez - 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

I'm no good at keeping secrets so please don't ask me to keep my lips sealed on this one! Today Conner is joined by comedian and artist Andrew Young to discuss Ron Gilbert's genre defining point and click adventure The Secret of Monkey Island (1990). Andrew reminisces about sneaking in late night computer time as a kid, making a fan film of the game, and making a close friend because of their mutual love for this title.

Show Notes

Andrew Young - Instagram/Twitter - Losers Pretenders and Scoundrels podcast - Stone Cold Paradise podcast Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Today we bring you a special release of our weekly Patreon show Super NPCs in its entirety. On this one Conner and Jeremy Schmidt host Patrick Ehlers and Mark Mitchell from the Nintendo Cartridge Society to count down their Top 9 SNES games in a celebration of the console. If you enjoy this podcast consider supporting us on Patreon.

Show Notes

Patrick Ehlers - Twitter - NCS Patreon Mark Mitchell - Twitter - Nintendo Cartridge Society podcast Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

We've Gotta Catch'em All, now with a new shiny coat of paint. Today we are joined by cartoonist, sweetie, and very funny comedian Bryan Rainstein to chat about his experience with Pokémon FireRed (2004) for the GameBoy Advance. Bryan discusses getting into the Pokémon series and how he and his brother would get complimentary versions, how this and LeafGreen were the culmination of the adjusted vision of the series aesthetically, and what it's been like returning to the game recently.

 

Show Notes

Bryan Rainstein - Instagram - 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

This episode is so edgy that your parents may not approve! Today Conner is joined by wonderful comedian Ben Cassil to discuss his secretive time with the original Mortal Kombat (1992). Ben gets into having babysitters with surfer haircuts, does Conner a favor by talking about laser tag, and discusses hiding his copy of Mortal combat from his parents.

Show Notes

Ben Cassil - Ben's Improv class - Totally Rad podcast - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Quake me up before you go go, to quote the band Wham! On today's episode we are joined by charmer of all people and architect Sherman Adams to discuss Id software's iconic Quake (1996). Sherman chats with Conner about NES fascination, the glory of Destiny, and how Quake united an entire school.

Show Notes Sherman Adams 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

Sometimes paradise isn't meant to last forever. Today writer and improviser Casey Rosario joins Conner to discuss her time with Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom (2005) aka VMK, share in their mutual past athleticism, and discuss being kids who were very "online".

Show Notes Casey Rosario - Tucci Improv - Ciao Sketch Comedy Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Music Licensed through Artlist.io

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What's not to understand about being a British spy who when blown up gets sent back in time to the event of the Titanic in order to stop world events? Nothing, that's what! Today the delightful Hannah Kanengieter joins Conner to discuss her experience with Titanic: Adventure Out of Time (1996). This game has nothing to do with the box office hit that would come a year later but is equally fantastic. Hannah discusses her love for the movie, misinterpreting Conner's invitation to guest on the show, and her experience training to be good at GameCube games.

Show Notes

Hannah Kanengieter - Website - Hello! And Good News 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

Vroom vroom, dear listeners!

Enjoy a full episode straight from the Super NPC Radio Patreon where Conner, July, and Jeremy rank every game in the Mario Kart Series from last to first on episode 107 of Super NPCs. In honor of Mario Kart's 30th anniversary in the US we figured it'd be fun to let this one out for all to hear. Enjoy this Grand Prix of an episode and consider supporting us on Patreon where we release bonus episodes like this multiple times a week.

Show Notes

Super NPC Radio - Patreon - Instagram - Twitter Jeremy Schmidt - VGACS Pod - Twitter July Diaz - Inside Video Games Classic podcast - Twitter Conner McCabe - Instagram - Twitter

Modestans unite! Today Conner is joined by writer/director/comedian/sweetie pie Derek Mari to discuss his time with Fable II (2008). On this episode Derek discusses a sick gaming chair, roaming around the opening area of Kingdom Hearts, and finding a game and diving into it in a deep way.

Show Notes

Derek Mari - Vimeo - The Agenda show - Instagram - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Flip those hats backwards because it's time to SHRED! Today Conner is joined by improviser and the host of both Mandog Pod and The Greatest Conversation Ever, Ryan Rosenberg to discuss Cool Boarders 2 (1997) and to bond over being an indoor kid / sports nut hybrid.

Show Notes 

Ryan Rosenberg - Big Grande Website - Mandog Pod - The Greatest Conversation Ever - Yes, Also - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Happy Honda Days, everyone! Today we take a trip down memory lane as Matt Apodaca and July Diaz stop by to complain about Santa Clause and list their favorite Holiday Gaming Memories.

Show Notes

Matt Apodaca - Get Played Podcast July Diaz - Twitter Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Music Licensed through Artlist.io

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Today we're rolling around and gathering whatever sticks to us. Today Conner is joined by game developer Mo of QueerMo Games to discuss their time with Katamari Damacy (2004) and to detail their journey into games development.

Show Notes Mo - Queer Quest Game - Instagram - Queermo Games website Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Music Licensed through Artlist.io

T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

It takes two to make a thing go right, and it also takes two to mess it all up! Today we're releasing co-op Episode 13 where Conner discusses the co-op platformer It Takes Two (2021) with PJ McCormick and Mike Steele. At the very least, they'll stay together for the kids.

Show Notes 

PJ McCormick - Instagram Mike Steele - Twitter - Jim and Them Show Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

At long last we're spelunking some tombs on the podcast! Today we are joined by theater kid, Final Fantasy VII lover, and master negotiator Celestial Zenith to discuss Tomb Raider, both the original game and the series at large. Celestial joins us to discuss convincing her dad that it was only fair that she got her own console like her brothers, spend some time shouting out Tank Girl, and how the Tomb Raider series evolved over time.

Show Notes

Celestial Zenith - Dinosaur Portals 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

There's a first time for everything, and it's called college. Summer of 2023's monthly Call Me By Your Ballgame series continues as Conner brings back friend of the show Eddie Martin to discuss MVP '06 NCAA Baseball.

Show Notes

Eddie Martin - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

What's freshman year of college if not a chance to shape your room around your computer setup? On today's episode Conner is joined by co-Host of Eat it or Yeet it, and lead writer for table top news Garrett Palm to discuss Unreal Tournament (1999), a viral Gumbi video, and bedroom forts of sorts.

Show Notes

Garrett Palm - Instagram - Twitter - Agents of Travel podcast - Tabletop News - Website Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Music Licensed through Artlist.io

T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

Wii would like to play, and Wii WILL PLAY! Today Conner is joined by two favorites from CMBYG with Anna Garcia and Leonard Smith Jr. to discuss one of the greatest pack in titles ever. Today, it's all about Wii Sports (2006) baby.

Show Notes Anna Garcia - Instagram Leonard Smith Jr. - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Party, die, repeat. On today's release all the way back from the year 2021, the three Amiibos (Conner, Jeremy, and July) sit down to discuss the FPS time loop adventure Deathloop (2021) in our monthly co-op format.

Show Notes

Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Space, the final frontier... Space in video games, a frontier we've frequented! Today comedian Curtis Retherford joins Conner to discuss his time with the PC space adventure Star Control II (1992), gab about being PC builders, and Curtis shares about being a far too young but talented school assistant.   Show Notes   Curtis Retherford - Improv Beat by Beat podcast - Instagram - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

We have a banger for you today folks. Conner McCabe celebrates his birthday as we discuss our top ten games of all time.   For more information about us, please check out our Patreon: patreon.com/supernpcradio   Conner McCabe: @conner_mccabe Jeremy Schmidt: @ocarinaofcrime July Diaz: @julydiaz Tao Yang: @tyang209

We used a pizza to break this podcast out of jail! Today writer, director, and Peacewalker evangelist Charles Ingram joins Conner to discuss his time with Lego Island (1997) and to reminisce about the time they worked together on an amazing choose your own adventure TV series lost to time.

Show Notes

Charles Ingram - 4D Printer trailer - Mondegreen Hill Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Welcome to a preview of our discussion about Mario Kart: Double Dash. The full co-op episode and all 25 others are available at the $10 DJ Toad Tier of our Patreon.

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I'll have a Dash, and make it Double! Mario Kart spirit is in the air folks. For August 2022's Call Me By Your Game co-op episode your host Conner McCabe is joined by July Diaz, Adrian Holmes, and Jeremy Schmidt to discuss possibly the best Mario Kart game in Mario Kart: Double Dash (2003) for the GameCube.

Show Notes July Diaz - Inside Video Games podcast - Twitter Adrian Holmes - Super Gamer Boys podcast - 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

We drum (I'm sorry) up some major fun on this episode! Today we have wonderful comedian and the host of Stories But Shorter podcast Cassi Jerkins on the show to discuss her time with Taiko: Drum Master, a rhythm based music drum game. Conner and Cassi discuss their relatively easy moves to Los Angeles 9 years ago, Cassi's recent Kirby fun, and her trip in 2019 to Japan with her cousin.

Show Notes

Amazing video of a 7 Year Old Playing Taiko Drum Master Cassi Jerkins - Stories But Shorter podcast - 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

No palms were harmed in the making of this podcast! Today Conner is joined by hilarious comedian Ally Phillips to discuss her time with Mario Party 2 (2000) for the Nintendo 64. Ally discusses rushing home from school to play this game, let's Conner overshare about the ins and outs of meeting people through improv, and she talks about presently owning the newer games of ones she loved as a kid.   Show Notes   Ally Phillips - Instagram - WILD Improv Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Hold on to that star, because Kirby's gonna take you for a ride! Today game producer and pizza enjoyer John Giarratana stops by to discuss his time with Kirby Air Ride (2003) and to recall a memorable Vespa in Italy.

Show Notes 

John Giarratana - Studio Leftovers - John's Substack Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

We threw this one off the backboard and demoed the rim like crazy! Today podcast producer extraordinaire Chef Kevin Bartlet drops in to discuss his time with the iconic NBA Street Vol. 2. Show Notes

Kevin Bartelt - Twitch - YouTube Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Citations

The Ringer's "A New Way to Dunk" -

GQ Article - "The Legend of NBA Street Vol. 2"

The drought of discussing an MMORPG on this podcast is over! Thanks to Los Angeles comedian and #1 Washington Nationals fan James Mannion today we are talking about Runescape (2001). Conner and James talk about playing baseball together, host another edition of "Uncle Hour", and get into the reward of Wacky Wednesdays.

Show Notes

James Mannion - 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

Did you hear about this podcast because of Toonami? Well, join the club! Today on the podcast Conner is joined by filmmaker and former Arizonan Will Evans to discuss his relationship with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006). On this one Will reminisces about his first job at a movie theater to buy an Xbox 360 to play Oblivion, the depth and character of the game, and talks about a recent revelation regarding a summer film camp and former guest of Call Me By Your Game.

Show Notes

Will Evans - Instagram - Twitter - Website Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

This one goes out to all the kind older brothers out there. That, and frightening pieces of media. Today local comedian and actor Keenan Buchanan joins Conner to discuss the GameCube horror exclusive Eternal Darkness (2002), to reflect upon the media that define our taste, and to reminisce on our most memorable hangs.   Show Notes   Keenan Buchanan - Nice Mic comedy show Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Ever play a game so warm you can't feel the cold? This one's for you! Today writer and improviser Matt Visconage joins Conner to discuss his time with Ni No Kuni, to discuss the revelation of chance to use one's heater, and to give Miyazaki newbies a great starting point.

Show Notes

Matt Visconage - GAG improv - Cagematch at UCB Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

On today's public release of co-op Episode 14 from 2021 we're discussing Broderbund's 1996 classic, Logical Journey of the Zoombinis. So build your 16 silliest looking blue beans and join guests Allie Jennings and Anna Salinas as they tag along with Conner down a rabbit hole of memories.

It's going to be a long journey so before we go please do me a favor... MAKE ME A PIZZA!

Show Notes

Allie Jennings – Instagram - P.S. I Love Rom Coms podcast Anna Salinas - Instagram - Twitter Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

On the eve of the arrival of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, we bring you a re-release from years ago! Today you can enjoy an old chat between Conner and the producer/editor of the podcast, Jeremy Schmidt as he discusses his time with the original Final Fantasy VII (1997).   Show Notes   Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Basements are the proving ground for bros all over the world. Today Conner is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Joe Fahey to discuss his time with Call of Duty: Warzone (2020), watching older brothers play RPGs, and having a fun crew to play games with during the pandemic.

Show Notes

Joe Fahey - Instagram - Website Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Music Licensed through Artlist.io

T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

Back in 2021 Conner kicked some shell and recorded a co-op Episode about TMNT Turtles in Time and today, it's out for all. He's is joined by one of the 3 Amiibos July Diaz, patented childhood best friend Eddie Martin, and for the first time patented best friend of Jake Sprague and games developer Mike Steele. Enjoy this ride of an episode, party dudes.

Show Notes Mike Steele - Jim & Them - Twitter Eddie Martin - Twitter July Diaz - Inside Video Games and Gaming - Twitter Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Yeah, I'm a bit of a party animal, in the sense that I'm an animal about my party in Dragon Age Origins. Today actor, director, and cool website recommender Kelly Nugent joins Conner to discuss her time with Dragon Age Origins (2009), visiting cousins weekly, and daydreaming about other worlds.

Show Notes

Kelly Nugent - Twitter - Bluesky - Instagram - Teen Creeps - What Even is This? - Same Day Shipping - spookytellicosprings.net Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

This one goes out to all the Moose Tracks ice cream fans out there. Today Conner is joined by actor, writer, and new car owner Chad Westbrook to discuss his time with Star Ocean: the Second Story and friends who get horses for Christmas.

Show Notes Chad Westbrook - Instagram - Twitter - Rita Repulsa Improv Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Music Licensed through Artlist.io

T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

Goo goo, ga ga. Enjoy episode 1 of the Death Stranding Games Club from Super NPC Radio. HERE is a link to our Patreon, HERE is a link to our free Games Club podcast feed, and HERE is a link to a silly image on the internet. Enjoy!

Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

It's Legend of ManAH not Legend of Manuhhhhhh. Today Conner is joined by southern californian Sketch comedian, Star Trek shirt owner, and PS1 superfan Jed Alcantara to discuss his experience with Legend of Mana (1999) for the PS1. Jed chats about his mysterious uncle figure who would arrive and offer up games, being the Tails to his brother's Sonic, and reminisces playing games in his parent's bedroom with the sound off before his dad woke up.

Show Notes

Jed Alcantara - Instagram - Jed Can't Draw - Gold Baby Sketch - 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

It's time for yet another episode where Conner makes former guests list their personal Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time. Today Mano Agapion, Kale Hills, and Oscar Montoya return to do the impossible.

Show Notes

Mano Agapion - Instagram - Drag Her podcast Kale Hills - Instagram Oscar Montoya - Instagram - Eurovangelists podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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Oh to be a college student and dungeon crawl with your buds. Today great improviser and director Alex Fernie joins Conner to discuss a classic in Diablo II (2000). Alex recalls fighting demons while playing games during the throws of the pandemic, calls back to the glory of Rock Band's big moment, and dives into the staying power of Diablo II in his life.

Show Notes

Alex Fernie - Twitter - Instagram - Convoy Improv Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Today we break new ground on the podcast and highlight an operating system! Wonderful and fun comedian Miki Ann Maddox stops by to discuss her time with the games featured on Windows 95. Ann discusses the allure of Minesweeper, talks about watching Oscar Montoya play Yakuza, and recalls pleasant memories of her dad waking up early to play Solitaire for hours.

Show Notes

Ann Maddox - Instagram - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Finally, a game with a permanent big-head mode. On today's episode Conner is joined by actor and Virgin Airlines stan Kimia Bephoornia to discuss the Mario Party-esque title Shrek Super Party (2002) and to bask in the delight of breakfast cereal.

Show Notes 

Kimia Bephoornia - Mamma Mia, but Different - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Hey everyone! Enjoy this roughly 40 minute preview of a Patreon exclusive episode all about Chrono Trigger. We also preview an upcoming series of Movember streams to promote awareness about men's health issues. Neat!

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Three heroes gathered together and crushed this episode with a triple-tech you've never seen! On the latest Call Me By Your Game co-op episode your host Conner and his guests Patrick Ehlers and Eddie Martin tackle one of the greatest games, JRPG's, and pieces of art ever made and discuss Chrono Trigger (1995). This is a huge one folks! Enjoy this chat about a masterpiece.

Show Notes

Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society - Twitter Eddie Martin - 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

This Top 10 Favorite Games episode comes with 100% more late night energy! Today Conner is joined by Adrian Holmes and Garrett Morlang from the Super Gamer Boys and Eddie Martin to have them list their personal Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time.

Show Notes Adrian Holmes - The Super Gamer Boys podcast - Twitter Eddie Martin - Twitter Garrett Morlang - The Super Gamer Boys twitch - YouTube - Twitter Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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And it's 1, 2, 3 strikes you're out at the Call Me By Your Game! It's that every other year time of the year folks where once a month we reminisce about a fun baseball video game. This baseball season we'll be covering four games starting today with Mario Superstar Baseball (2005) for the Nintendo GameCube. Coming out of the bullpen is writer, actor, and handsome guy from Michigan Alex Bernard to chat about overrated and underrated Mario baseball players, playing relentlessly against a friend, and enjoying the sport's first crossover with the Mario series. Enjoy the first 2022 episode of the Call Me By Your Ballgame series.

Show Notes

Alex Bernard - 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

I walk a lonely road, the only road that I have ever known that has BTs and a bunch of stuff that I (Sam Porter Bridges) might slip on. Today on the podcast Conner is joined by co-host of the Super Gamer Boys podcast and renown father Garrett Morlang to discuss Death Stranding (2019). We discuss Garrett's adoration for Hideo Kojima, being consumed by God of War after becoming a father, and what about Death Stranding spoke to him most.

Show Notes Garrett Morlang - Super Gamer Boys podcast - SGB Patreon - 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

 

We're going back to Springfield with today's episode! Conner is joined by wonderful comedian, east coast sweetie, and dancer extraordinaire Stephen Sanow to discuss potentially the greatest The Simpsons game ever in The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003). Conner and Stephen get into Stephen watching the show over at a friend's house, loving the writing of the game, and share stories of triumphant elementary school student council victories.

Show Notes

Stephen Sanow - Fairview on Comedy Central - 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

Hut, hut, hike! (It's a football thing, okay!) Today Conner is joined by comedian and future Green Bay Packers co-owner Nikhil Desphande to talk about his time with Madden NFL 25 and the franchise in general. Nikhil shares about finding his niche at LAN parties, Conner has Nikhil guess previous Madden cover athletes, and Nikhil dives into running a Madden team for years.

Show Notes

Nikhil Desphande - Twitter - Instagram - Reality Bits podcast Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

And just like that, Call Me By Your Game reaches episode 200. On this special occasion, Conner contemplates the past, present, and future of the podcast with guests Matt Apodaca and Jeremy Schmidt. Here's to 200 more!

Show Notes Matt Apodaca - Get Played Podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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Podcast Recommendations

Nintendo Cartridge Society Get Played Super Gamer Boys Triple Click The MinnMax Show The AIAS Game Makers Notebook Playscape LA Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games Axe of the Blood God Cane and Rinse Retronauts Into the Aether

The history buff to video game player pipeline is strong! Today Conner is joined by comedian and writer Jon Hess to discuss his time with Assassin's Creed Odyssey (2018), the glory of the Italian restaurant La Pergoletta, and entering a personal video game renaissance.

Show Notes

Jon Hess - Instagram - Twitter Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Nothing changes gives more than a movie theater arcade. Today hilarious comedian Adri Diaz joins Conner to discuss her time with Pac-Man, movie mischief as an adolescent, and getting roasted by her family during karaoke.

Show Notes

Adri Diaz - Instagram - Fresh Fish Comedy - Menudo Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

The base episode of this podcast is free, but to listen to the rest of the fun tidbits in their entirety you'll have to haggle with me, the Owner of this here show! Today we conclude the 2022 Call Me By Your BallGame series focused on meaningful and interesting baseball video games by highlighting one of the most interesting games Nintendo has ever released: Rusty's Real Deal Baseball (2014) for the 3DS. Today Conner is joined by slugger Jeremy Schmidt and Fireballer Patrick Ehlers to do the deed. This literal puppy won't be around forever so don't miss it!   Show Notes   Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

If you're a fan of the term "lovecraftian" then this episode is for you! Today Conner is joined by David Olson, Sarasota native and VFX artist from The Mandalorian to discuss a From Software masterpiece in Bloodborne (2015). On this one David discusses his journey from Florida to Chicago to LA, his SNES renaissance, and dabbling in nature photography.

Show Notes

Call Me By Your Game featured as 1 of 12 Essential Video Game Podcasts David Olson - 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

Quarter 4 is here and so is another Games Club podcast series from Super NPC Radio. To close out 2023 we're covering Resident Evil 2 Remake in a book club style format. Enjoy episode one, on us! Want to hear the entire series? Subscribe at the DJ Toad Tier of our Patreon.

Show Notes Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Polish that Wii Remote, Rookie. You're heading to the big leagues! Today we wrap up the summer 2023 Call Me By Your Ballgame series with a banger. Conner is joined by fireballer and Joel Zumaya fan Greg Smith to discuss The Bigs (2007), his love of the Mortal Kombat series, and nearly connecting with family about video games.

Show Notes

Greg Smith - Tiktok - Instagram - Twitter - Maude Night with Lasers Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Toys, Games, pitches for rides at Disney Parks, this episode has it all! Today Conner is joined by comedian, writer for Elite Daily, and podcast host Rachel Chapman to discuss her experience with the Toys to Life phenomenon Disney Infinity (2013). They get into plenty of Cape Canaveral talk, Disney Park joy, and the collecting fun of this game.

Show Notes

Rachel Chapman - Twitter - Instagram - Tiktok - Inside the Disney Vault - You've Got Hanks 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 a knock-out!! Lace up those gloves because we've got a heavy-weight title fight on today's episode as Conner hosts writer, improviser, and actor Vince Yap to discuss Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (1987) and to enjoy the company of lovely men.

Show Notes

Vince Yap - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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Goof around and find out (that goofing around is pretty fun)! Today musical improviser and co-host of Riverdale Season 6 the podcast Sara Rose Caplan joins Conner to discuss her decade with League of Legends and to lament the use of laptop track pads.

Show Notes

Sara Rose Caplan - Riverdale Season 6 the podcast - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Fly, birdie. Fly! Today Conner is joined by actor, improviser, and Zelda lover Sean Williams to discuss his time with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011), Nintendo Power fandom, and a welcoming community.

Show Notes

Sean Williams - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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Baseball season is in full swing so you know what that means for the podcast! Call Me By Your Ballgame returns as we kick off the first of four baseball focused episodes of the summer with a throwback to a previously Patreon-exclusive episode all about Metal Head Studios' Super Mega Baseball 3 from 2020. Comedians Greg Smith and Ben Wietmarschen join Conner to chat about this phenomenal game. Enjoy!

Show Notes

Greg Smith - Twitter / Instagram Ben Wietmarschen - Twitter / Instagram - Borts podcast Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Lookout, falling blocks! Today we finally pay tribute to a titan of games by discussing Tetris (1989) for the Game Boy with actor, fitness hero, and podcast host Raiza Licea. Conner and Raiza dive deep into their recent fitness habits, talk about Raiza being granted access to game by her older brother, and discuss the pockets of time that she would find to play Tetris growing up.

Show Notes

Raiza Licea - Spanish Aqui Presents podcast - SAP Live Show 3/4/22 - 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

Animal lovers (and people with souls) beware, this game will touch your heart. On the 29th co-op edition of Call Me By Your Game we discuss The Last Guardian, the 3rd and most recent game from creator Fumito Ueda (Ico, Shadow of the Colossus) following a boy who befriends a giant bird/dog/cat mammal creature. Conner is joined by voice actor of Dusa and Aphrodite from Hades in Courtney Vineys and video essayist and contributor to the MinnMax podcast, Jacob Geller.

The co-op editions of the podcast are normally monthly exclusive episodes available on our Patreon. If you enjoyed what you heard on this one please consider supporting us at the $10 DJ Toad Tier to get this sort of thing monthly plus a ton of additional bonus podcasts frequently.

Show Notes

Jacob Geller - YouTube - Twitter - The MinnMax podcast Courtney Vineys - Twitch - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

In conjunction with Super NPC Radio's Pokémon Gen 1 Games Club we bring to you a Bonus release from behind the Patreon paywall of Super NPCs, our weekly exclusive show available at all tiers.

Today, we welcome Matt Apodaca to the show to discuss the works of Junichi Masuda and his contribution to the Pokémon franchise. 

Show Notes

Matt Apodaca - Get Played podcast - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Sometimes it can take years before you feel you're ready for video games. Today Conner is joined by comedian and improviser Sam Di to discuss Dynasty Warriors IV (2003), getting exclusive access to a friend's diary, and how it can be fun to dive into historical details.

Show Notes

Sam Di - Harold Night with Headbutt Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Is that a baby Metroid in your pocket or are you happy to see me? Today we're releasing our discussion from 2021 covering the SNES classic Super Metroid (1994). Way back when on co-op episode 15 Conner sat down with Michael Hearn, Charlie Mihelich, and Ali Ghandour to discuss Samus' second adventure in our panel format. Current co-op episodes can be found at the Engineer Toad Tier of our Patreon as well as a week later on our YouTube channel. So stock up on those energy tanks, and enjoy!

Show Notes Ali Ghandour - Instagram Michael Hearn - MichaelCHearn.com Charlie Mihelich - Twitter - Baywatch Watch podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Would you kindly listen to this podcast episode? This is the first episode of Super NPC Radio's BioShock Games Club. Which is a weekly podcast series going on right now on their Patreon. New episodes release every Friday for 11 weeks. Check 'em out why dontcha? Show Notes

Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTokSuper NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Extra-terrestrial rappers? It's a 1991 dream come true! Today Conner is joined by actor, DJ, and collector extraordinaire Abe Spigner to discuss his time with ToeJam & Earl (1991). Abe discusses the week of his life as a child, playing a NeoGeo once at a rich kid's house, and talks about a few LA area Arcade Bars.   Show Notes   Abe Spigner - Instagram - Twitch Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

This one goes out to all the nostalgia heads out there. We're back with yet another Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time episode. On part 4 of this ongoing series, Conner welcomes back favorites from the past in Nick Costanza, Anna Garcia, and Tyler Schnupp to list each of their personal Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time.

Show Notes

Nick Costanza - Reactivaders podcast - Twitter - Bluesky Anna Garcia - Instagram - Twitter Tyler Schnupp - Reactivaders podcast - Twitter - Bluesky Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Music Licensed through Artlist.io

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Perfect Dark? More like Perfect GAME! Got ya! Today comedian, screenwriter, and sibling to at least eight Dennis Curlett joins Conner to discuss his time with Perfect Dark (2000), to remember old bits, and to ask him to delete sections of this podcast.

Show Notes

Dennis Curlett - Paradox Lost - DDC Screenwriting Workshop Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

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Welcome to the first episode of our Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Games Club. Your favorite pals from Super NPC Radio are covering the original Pokémon games for the GameBoy over 14 weeks in a book club style format. If you'd like to hear the rest of the series as it airs you can support us at the $10 DJ Toad Tier on our Patreon. Otherwise, thanks so much for listening. Gotta catch 'em all!   Show Notes   Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

Sometimes memorable video games are strange entities that are barely games at all. Today Conner is joined by improviser, writer, and Palm Springs vacationer Stephanie Burchinow to discuss Purple Moon's Secret Paths: in the Forest (1997) and the mystique of 1990s GMC conversion vans.

Show Notes

Stephanie Burchinow - shag improv - Lots of Money podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

This episode crash landed and is occupying Conner to make it home! Today your host is joined by noted pornographer and Maryland's sweetie pie Ryan Creamer to discuss Space Station Silicon Valley (1998) for the Nintendo 64, the joys of playing outside, and Nintendo's clunky ascension to the Switch.

Show Notes

Ryan Creamer - Twitch Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Warning: do not play this game alone in the dark unless you want to be super emotional and have your eyes opened by the power of storytelling! Today Conner is joined by 1/4 of comedy team Big Grande and director extraordinaire Jon Mackey to chat about his time with The Last of Us (2013). Jon talks with Conner about a very Sega Christmas from his childhood, remembers seeing Conner's former residence and how shocking it was, and reminisces about going into The Last of Us knowing very little lead to a great surprise.

Show Notes

Jon Mackey - Big Grande - Twitter - Twitch - Instagram Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Whoa! Hot off the heels of his long awaited return on episode 200 of Video Games: a Comedy Show (VGACS), animator and fun-haver Ari Grabb joins Conner as a guest on Call Me By Your Game for the first time to discuss Undertale (2015). Ari and Conner discuss getting to know each other during the early days of VGACS, Ari reminisces on his father bringing home a Nintendo 64 one glorious afternoon, and gets into the many different aspects that make Undertale a special game.

Show Notes

Ari Grabb - YouTube - 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

If Blade Runner was funny and had an active time battle system then it would certainly be the game of focus for today's episode, Anachronox (2001) that contemporary lovely gent Nick Park brought on to discuss. On this one Nick talks with Conner about transforming a crawl space into a cool basement, building PCs before it was cool, and secret rooms revealed via faux bookshelves.

Show Notes

Nick Park - Instagram - Twitter Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

What's this? A full co-op episode dropped into your feed? Incredible! Today producer of the show Jeremy Schmidt fills in for Conner to host a round table discussion about the From Software smash hit Elden Ring (2022). If you like this episode consider supporting us at the $10 DJ Toad Tier over at Patreon.com/superNPCradio where you get monthly co-op episodes and so much more. Toodaloo!

Show Notes

Jacques Mouledoux - Twitter - Instagram Alec Robbins - Twitter - Instagram 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 that time again folks! It's a re-release of a Call Me By Your Game classic episode! This week we're going all the way back to episode 42 with a great pal of the network Patrick Ehlers of Nintendo Cartridge Society to discuss Dead Rising (2006) for the Xbox 360. Enjoy this throwback and be sure to wish our buddy Patrick a happy birthday!

Show Notes

Call Me By Your Game featured as 1 of 12 Essential Video Game Podcasts Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society - 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

Enjoy episode one of the Sonic Adventure Games Club from Super NPC Radio. HERE is a link to our Patreon if you'd like to hear episodes weekly as they air.

HERE is a link to Super NPC Radio's public Games Club feed of past series.

Show Notes

Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Older cousins are the best guides around! Today Conner is joined by improviser and writer Isabella Escalante to discuss her time with Pokémon Crystal (2000), having an older cousin to guide her through the region of Johto, and a thirst for blood can lead one to play a Hockey game despite not being a fan of the sport.

Show Notes

Isabella Escalante - 2prov Wednesdays - SHAG Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Three guests enter the podcast to do the impossible: to list their Top 10 Favorite Video Games of All Time. This time it's Michael Hearn, Mikey McCollor, and Roxy Polk.

Show Notes

Michael Hearn - Website - Twitter - Instagram Mikey McCollor - YouTube - Twitter - Twitch Roxy Polk - Twitch - Bluesky - Twitter Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

I'm getting older all the time, but concurrently, I'm getting younger in my mind. Another legacy co-op episode has 5-0 grinded it's way out of the Patreon and onto this feed! Today listen to an old chat about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Remake (2020) hosted by Conner with guests Joan Ford, Jacques Mouledoux, and Jeremy Schmidt.

Show Notes

Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

This is the Batmobile game! This is that one! Today Conner is joined by improviser, podcaster, actor, and jack of all trades Will Hines to discuss his experience with Batman: Arkham Knight (2015) the 4th in the Arkham series. On this episode Will dives into taking his younger brothers to see the first Batman movie in 1989, acquainting himself with video games of the modern era, and replaying his favorites.

Show Notes Will Hines - Twitter - Screw it We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics podcast - WG Improv School 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

Secrets, secrets are no fun, but Secret of Mana absolutely is! Today Conner is joined by co-host of the RPG podcast Axe of the Blood God and independent video game journalist Nadia Oxford for an extended Nadia nook as they discuss Secret of Mana (1993) for the SNES. On this one Nadia shares about the power of video game rentals, she discusses the great environmental storytelling of the game, and recalls the moment she found a centerfold easter egg in the game.

Show Notes

Nadia Oxford - Twitter - Axe of the Blood God Patreon - Retronauts Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Beware! This episode contains rad memories and fun times! If you don't like that stuff you should not listen to it! But you do, because you're rad and fun. Today Conner sits down with hilarious comedian, sketch writer, and neat dude from Washington Paul Heredia to discuss Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008). Paul recalls this being a social activity post high-school, hanging out with the friend group in his future husband's parents' garage, and he and Conner share an knack for apprehension when it comes to dare devil activities.

Show Notes

Paul Heredia - Twitter - Instagram - Moon Goon sketch comedy 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

They say life is like a box of chocolates, in that it's obscure and rewarding like the game Tunic (2022). Today Conner is joined by Charles Harte, video editor and contributor at MinnMax, to discuss his time with Tunic and when the game and a moment in his life clicked into place.

Show Notes

Charles Harte - Twitter - Bluesky - MinnMax - Charles' Travelogue Video - The Indie Informer Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

If you like stories of uncles doing cool things for nephews, this episode is for you! Today we're joined by writer, improviser, and new podcast host Aman Adumer to discuss Pokémon Gold (2000). Aman shares about taking his shot with his uncle at a GameStop, discusses trading his Wii for a DVD player, and recalls secretly playing Pokémon Gold.

Show Notes

Aman Adumer - Twitter - Black Guys on White Movies 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

Mario is yet again slugging his way to stardom! 2023's Call Me By Your Ballgame series continues as Conner discusses Mario's (to this point) final baseball adventure in Mario Super Sluggers (2008) for the Wii. Conz is joined by veterans of the series Eddie Martin, Alex Bernard, and welcomes known Mario Strikers lover Jeremy Olson of This Song Reminds Me for another fine outing of baseball chatter.

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Alex Bernard - Twitter / Instagram Eddie Martin - Twitter / Instagram Jeremy Olson - Twitter / Instagram - The Garage Show - This Song Reminds Me Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Today we all realize our collective dream and become professional skateboarders! On Episode 153 comedian, skate uncle, and host of Peacock Kids' Don't Forget Your Underwear Josh Rothenberg joins Conner to discuss Tony Hawk's Underground (2003). Conner and Josh share chess stories on podcast, Josh talks about finishing a TV show after having it halted by covid, and he shares about a prank involving a gap in the game.

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Josh Rothenberg - TikTok - Don't Forget Your Underwear Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

A house is not a home, but a virtual hotel IS! Today occasional streamer and otherwise regular person Kristin Thorson returns to the podcast to discuss her time with the internet sensation Habbo Hotel and her light claims to Habbo fame.

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Kristin Thorson - Twitch - Bluesky - YouTube Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Stretch our new 3D modeled faces as much as you'd like! We present to you a preview of Super NPC Radio's brand new Super Mario 64 Games Club. During the first quarter of 2023 the crew at Super NPC Radio are going through Super Mario 64 with a fine toothed comb and bringing you a games club in the style of a traditional book club where over 12 weeks we'll cover this monumental game. If you enjoy episode 1 here please consider supporting us on Patreon at the $10 DJ Toad Tier to hear the entire series as it releases. Mamma Mia!

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Nick Costanza - Twitter - Twitch - Reactivaders podcast July Diaz - Twitter - Inside Video Games: Classic Mikey McCollor - Twitter - Twitch - Scary Basement Podcast Roxy Polk - Twitter - Twitch - Scary Basement Podcast Tyler Schnupp - Instagram - Twitter - Reactivaders podcast Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch