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Call Me By Your Game is a nostalgic video game podcast. Each episode your host Conner McCabe(UCB, Video Games: a Comedy Show) sits down with a guest and they dive into a game from their past and discuss what made that experience playing that game so special.

Call Me By Your Game


    • May 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 23m AVG DURATION
    • 306 EPISODES

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    The Call Me By Your Game podcast is a delightful journey into the world of video game nostalgia. Hosted by the charismatic and charming Conner McCabe, this show creates a warm and inviting environment that transports listeners back to their favorite games of yesteryear. With a perfect balance of sincerity and humor, Conner explores the meaningful connections that people have with their beloved video games.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Conner's hosting style. His soothing voice has a hint of ASMR quality to it, making each episode a joy to listen to. He effortlessly guides his guests through conversations filled with genuine enthusiasm and curiosity, creating an atmosphere where they feel comfortable sharing their personal experiences with particular games. It's clear that Conner not only loves video games but also cares deeply about his guests and their stories.

    The content of The Call Me By Your Game podcast is truly engaging. Not only does it cover a wide range of games, but it also delves into why those games hold such importance to different individuals. Each episode offers a unique perspective on how these games have shaped people's lives and continues to inspire them today. Additionally, the mix of sincere nostalgia and witty banter keeps things entertaining throughout each episode.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is its narrow focus on specific games. The show mostly explores console games, leaving little room for discussions around PC gaming. While this might be disappointing for PC gamers looking for similar nostalgic experiences, it's important to note that The Call Me By Your Game does an excellent job within its chosen niche.

    In conclusion, The Call Me By Your Game podcast is an absolute gem for anyone who loves video games or enjoys reliving nostalgic moments from their childhoods. Conner McCabe's skillful hosting style creates an inviting atmosphere where guests can openly share their love for specific games, resulting in engaging conversations that entertain and inspire listeners. Whether you're a die-hard console gamer or simply enjoy hearing others' personal connections to video games, this podcast is sure to delight.



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    Latest episodes from Call Me By Your Game

    Ep.245 - Def Jam: Fight for New York with Greg Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 83:11


    A fantasy unlike any other: rappers fighting. Today, musician, comedian, and Michigan man Greg Smith returns to the podcast to bask in this current era of Detroit area sports and to discuss his time with Def Jam: Fight for New York (2004). Show Notes Greg Smith - Tabletop Tunes podcast - Bluesky - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations Def Jam: Fight for New York is Insane - Retrospective by MrHammers Producer Diary - Def Jam Fight for NY - Gamespot

    co-op Ep.20 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 107:04


    The Force is strong with this one (I'm referring to the episode). Jedi Master Conner is joined by padawans Mike Christian and Patrick Ehlers to discuss Respawn's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019). Enjoy this episode from February 2022. Show Notes Mike Christian - Instagram Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society podcast - TMNT Sourcebook Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

    Ep.244 - Captain America and the Avengers with Nick Mandernach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 63:59


    If you didn't take a boat to get to the arcade, did you even go? Today improviser and writer Nick Mandernach stops by to discuss his time with the Captain America and the Avengers (1991) arcade game and the curse of receiving less gifts as a twin brother. Show Notes Nick Mandernach - The Great North - JV Improv Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations The History of Data East's Captain America and the Avengers - Arcade Console Documentary by PatmanQC

    Resident Evil 4 Remake Games Club - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 117:47


    That's right folks, we're all gaga for La Plaga! Welcome to the kickoff of the Resident Evil 4 Remake Games Club. On our introductory episode we set the table with context, dive into our personal histories with the title, and make our way through chapter 1 of Leon's adventure searching for Baby Eagle. Show Notes Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Free Games Club Feed - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Conner McCabe – Call Me By Your Game podcast - Bluesky - Twitch July Diaz: Bluesky Nick Costanza: Bluesky Tyler Schnupp: Bluesky - Instagram Mikey McCollor: YouTube - Twitch Roxy Polk: BlueSky - Twitch Charlie Mihelich - Baywatch Watch podcast Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society podcast

    Ep.243 - Spiritfarer with Candice Yang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 78:30


    Sometimes a video game CAN live up to the hype! Today, karaoke enthusiast, improviser, and softball aunt Candice Yang joins Conner to discuss her recent moment with Spiritfarer (2020) and how gaming has made a comeback in her life. Show Notes Candice Yang - Korean Drama podcast Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations Why You Should Play Spiritfarer - CommRio Spiritfarer Creative Director “When making art you have to be vulnerable” - Gamespot

    Ep.242 - Jak II with Dhruv Uday Singh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 58:42


    Video games: a cautionary tale! Today actor, improviser, and writer Dhruv Uday Singh stops by to chat with Conner about his time with Jak II (2003) during a delirious 60 hours during his freshman year in college. Show Notes Dhruv Uday Singh - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

    Ep.241 - Limbo with Jason Cohn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 98:34


    Inspiration can come from anywhere, even a freakin' video game! Today, Conner is joined by writer Jason Cohn to discuss his time with Limbo (2010) and to make all kinds of connections. Show Notes Jason Cohn - Instagram Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations How LIMBO was made and why the team went their separate ways - YouTube Video by That Guy Glenn

    co-op Ep.19 - Halo Infinite

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 84:18


    Pew, pew. Master Chief is awake and he's firing on all cylinders. Today we present to you co-op Episode 19 originally from January 2022 where Conner sits down with Tao Yang and Cody Ziglar to discuss Halo Infinite (2021). Show Notes Tao Yang - Instagram - Dropout.tv Cody Ziglar - Bluesky Conner McCabe – Bluesky – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

    Ep.240 - Battletoads with Patrick Ehlers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 91:56


    The turtles to toads pipeline remains strong! Today co-host of the Nintendo Cartridge Society and author of the TMNT Sourcebook Patrick Ehlers makes his great return to discuss his time with Rare's Battletoads (1991) for the NES. Show Notes Patrick Ehlers - NCS Podcast - TMNT Sourcebook Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Twitter – Twitch Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

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    Ep.239 - GameBoy Camera with Dan Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 108:02


    Take a picture, it'll last longer! Today Conner is joined by metro Detroit dad and Game Boy Camera funtographer Dan Lane to discuss the timeless nature of the GameBoy Camera (1998). Show Notes Dan Lane - Linktree - Twitch - Instagram - 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

    Ep.238 - Metal Slug X with Fernanda Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 67:10


    Don't judge a game by its cover, unless it looks fun! Today Conner is joined by fantastic comedian and returning guest Fernanda Perez to discuss her time with the 1999 shmupp Metal Slug X by SNK. Show Notes  Fernanda Perez - Mina the Hollower - Feliz Hour 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 - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Episode Citations  Metal Slug Retrospective - by iam16bit  

    co-op Ep.18 - God of War (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 113:02


    Boy, this episode rips. Stoic father figure Conner McCabe and his fresh-faced sons Mike Christian and Nick Costanza stop by to discuss God of War (2018) from Sony Santa Monica Studios. Enjoy this discussion from December 2021. Show Notes  Mike Christian - Instagram Nick Costanza - 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 - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

    Ep.237 - Sonic the Hedgehog with David Danipour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 94:50


    Gotta go fast (back to karate class, that is). Today Conner is joined by actor, improviser on UCB's Harold Night, and 3 point drainer David Danipour to discuss his time with the original Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and to recall 70's style living room furniture. Show Notes David Danipour - Instagram - Linktree 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 Episode Citations Sonic - Did You Know Gaming?

    Ep.236 - Hades with Courtney Vineys

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 99:57


    Reach the end of this episode 10 times to see the true ending! Today we're joined by returning champion and voice actor of Dusa and Aprhodite in Hades (2020) Courtney Vineys as she chats with Conner about how her life was changed by this little rogue-like that could. Show Notes Courtney Vineys - Twitch - Hades 2 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

    Ep.235 - The Witness with Isaiah Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 77:16


    Aha! Another epiphany, this episode is great! Today Conner is joined by podcaster, developer, and internet breaker Isaiah Smith to discuss his time with The Witness (2016) and aspects of the game's journey mirrored his own at the moment. Show Notes Isaiah Smith - Bluesky - Games and not Games 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

    Control Games Club - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 104:09


    Please enjoy Episode 1 of Super NPC Radio's current Games Club series covering Remedy's Control (2019). This is a weekly podcast series where the panel discusses their time with the game chapter by chapter for the duration of Q1 2025. To hear the entire series, subscribe at the $5 DJ Toad Tier on our Patreon. To hear past series for free, check out the Super NPC Games Club feed HERE. Show Notes Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch Jeremy Schmidt: Video Games: a Comedy Show - Twitter - BlueSky Conner McCabe – Call Me By Your Game podcast - Bluesky - Twitch July Diaz: Twitter Nick Costanza: Bluesky - Twitter Tyler Schnupp: Twitter - Instagram Mikey McCollor: YouTube - Twitter Roxy Polk: BlueSky - Twitch Charlie Mihelich - Baywatch Watch podcast

    co-op Ep.17 - Metroid Dread

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 122:09


    Dread no more, because we covered the game! Enjoy this throwback episode originally recorded in 2021. Conner is joined by Patrick Ehlers, Adrian Holmes, and Eddie Martin to discuss Metroid 5. Spoilers ahead, mateys. Samus has never been better. Enjoy. Show Notes Patrick Ehlers - Nintendo Cartridge Society podcast Adrian Holmes - Bluesky - Twitter - Super Gamer Boys podcast Eddie Martin - 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

    Ep.234 - PaRappa the Rapper with Adrian Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 64:29


    Kick, punch, it's all in the mind! Today, co-host of Super Gamer Boys podcast and playdate czar Adrian Holmes returns to the show to discuss how PaRappa the Rapper (1996) opened up his world. Show Notes Adrian Holmes - Bluesky - Twitter - Super Gamer Boys 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

    Ep.233 - NBA Street Vol. 2 with Kevin Bartelt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 95:11


    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"

    Ep.232 - Top 9 Games NOT from 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 74:12


    The barely legal boys of gaming are back together to list their favorite games that they played in the year 2024 that were NOT published in 2024. The former Super NPCs yearly topic is back, this time on the Call Me By Your Game feed. 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

    co-op Ep.16 - Deathloop

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 108:35


    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

    Ep.231 - Lego Island with Charles Ingram

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 100:16


    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

    Ep.320 - Top 10 Favorite Games - Part IX (with Matt Apodaca, Charlie Mihelich, and Ify Nwadiwe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 138:46


    Three buds listing their favorite games of all time? What's not to love! Today on the 9th edition of this series, Conner is joined by past guests Matt Apodaca, Charlie Mihelic, and Ify Nwadiwe to list their Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time. Forgive the technical difficulties on this one. Technology taketh, so it seems! Show Notes Matt Apodaca - Get Played podcast - Bluesky Charlie Mihelich - Twitter - Baywatch Watch podcast Ify Nwadiwe - 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 - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord-  Bluesky - Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

    Death Stranding Games Club - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 117:29


    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

    co-op Ep.15 - Super Metroid

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 103:10


    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

    Ep.229 - Secret Paths in the Forest with Stephanie Burchinow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 76:49


    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

    Ep.228 - Paper Mario: the Thousand-Year Door with July Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 94:35


    Paper Mario is back, but he's not scratch and sniff! Today comedian and Super NPC Radio favorite July Diaz returns to the podcast to discuss his time with Paper Mario: the Thousand Year Door (2004) and to talk about being far too young while moderating rap forums. Show Notes July Diaz - Menudo improv - Inside Video Games 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

    Ep.227 - Dead Space with Charlie Mihelich

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 96:46


    In space, no one can hear you be dead. Today comedian and writer of Lifetime's "There's a New Killer in Town" Charlie Mihelich returns to the podcast to chat with Conner about movie tie-in games of yesteryear and to highlight his time with the galactic survival horror game Dead Space (2008). Show Notes Charlie Mihelich - There's a New Killer in Town movie - 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

    co-op Ep.14 - Logical Journey of the Zoombinis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 78:39


    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

    Ep.226 - Tunic with Charles Harte

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 89:13


    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

    Ep.225 - Kirby Air Ride with John Giarratana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 97:59


    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

    Ep.224 - Cool Boarders 2 with Ryan Rosenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 85:15


    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

    Ep.223 - Shrek Super Party with Kimia Bephoornia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 71:24


    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

    co-op Ep.13 - It Takes Two (with PJ McCormick and Mike Steele)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 92:21


    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

    Ep.222 - Top 10 Favorite Games - Part VIII (with Michael Hearn, Mikey McCollor, and Roxy Polk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 138:57


    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

    Ep.221 - Habbo Hotel with Kristin Thorson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 77:18


    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. Show Notes 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

    Ep.220 - League of Legends with Sara Rose Caplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 102:33


    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

    co-op Episode 12 - Professor Layton and the Curious Village

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 102:37


    Come with us to St. Mystere as we attempt to uncover mysterious galore! On this first time public release of co-op Episode 12, Conner sits down with fan favorite Allie Jennings and future favorite Connor Arakaki to discuss the Nintendo DS standout, Professor Layton and the Curious Village. This puzzle solving animated adventure is an absolute delight, enjoy! Apologies for the audio quality. We had some CPU issues causing Conner's original file to disappear completely, so this is pulled from our Zoom meeting. If only it were just a puzzle from the game. Show Notes Connor Arakaki - Twitch - Reactivaders podcast Allie Jennings - P.S. I Love Rom Coms 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

    Ep.219 - Tekken 3 with Cory Webster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 64:12


    For the cultured, personal growth happens when you "get good". Today comedian and Musician Cory Webster from the band DeNiro Face joins Conner to discuss Tekken 3 (1997) and how he followed the Rock Band to drummer pipeline. Show Notes Cory Webster - 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

    Ep.218 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 with Tim Neumann

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 75:39


    It's Tiger Woods, y'all! Today musician and slugger Tim Neumann joins Conner to discuss his time with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 and to reminisce about late night sleepovers. Show Notes Tim Neumann - 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

    Ep.217 - Team Fortress 2 with Mikey Stephens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 86:49


    This podcast originally began as a mod of another podcast! Today Conner is joined by the guest from episode 2 and everyone's sweetheart Mikey Stephens to discuss his time with Team Fortress 2 (2007) and how he squads up IRL. Show Notes Mikey Stephens - Bitchin' Improv - 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

    co-op Episode 11 - Wii Sports (with Anna Garcia and Leonard Smith Jr.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 100:58


    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

    Ep.216 - Mario Party 2 with Rachel Van Nes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 85:45


    Get those dice ready because it's time to (Mario) party! Today, cartoonist, writer, and improviser Rachel Van Nes joins Conner for a little Modesto bonding and to reminisce about the great test of will that is Mario Party 2 (1999). Show Notes Rachel Van Nes - Van Nes Expressions 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 Music Licensed through Artlist.io T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

    Hollow Knight - Games Club Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 89:42


    Ew, bugs! This is episode 1 of Super NPC Radio's Hollow Knight Games Club. Your favorite contributors are playing through the game and discussing it in a book club style format over the next quarter. Want to hear each episode as their air on Fridays? Support us at the $5 DJ Toad Tier on Patreon. Want to hear old games clubs? Check THIS link! 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

    Ep.215 - Top 10 Favorite Games of All Time Part VII - with Mano Agapion, Kale Hills, and Oscar Montoya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 119:03


    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 Music Licensed through Artlist.io T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version

    Ep.214 - Perfect Dark with Dennis Curtlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 78:08


    Perfect Dark? More like Perfect GAME! Got ya! Today comedian, screenwriter, and sibling to at least eight Dennis Curtlett 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 Curtlett - 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 Music Licensed through Artlist.io T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

    Ep.213 - Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! with Vince Yap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 71:08


    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 Music Licensed through Artlist.io T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

    co-op Episode 10 - TMNT: Turtles in Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 105:20


    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

    Ep.212 - Star Wars Kotor 2: the Sith Lords with Nick Tiffany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 94:12


    We've had one Knights of the Old Republic, yes. But what about a second Knights of the Old Republic? Today improv legend Nick Tiffany joins Conner to discuss Kotor 2: the Sith Lords, wax poetic about closed Monterey mainstays, and to reveal favorite Taco Bell items. Show Notes Nick Tiffany - 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 Music Licensed through Artlist.io T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

    Ep.211 - Skyward Sword with Sean Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 112:39


    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 Music Licensed through Artlist.io T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

    Ep.210 - Myst with Heather Woodward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 103:44


    Actor, hero, and writer for Apex Legends Heather Woodward makes her return to the podcast to discuss her time with Myst (1993), writing for video games, and to catch up on Tears of the Kingdom with Conner. Show Notes Heather Woodward - 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 Music Licensed through Artlist.io T.Bless - Korobeiniki - 8 Bit Version Tomer Baruch - The Girl with the Cat

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