One Perfect Game

Writer and host on Donut Media, Nolan Sykes, joins us for the first episode of 2022! As a fan of everything automotive, Nolan takes a look at a Rockstar title that helped define an era of...interesting taste. We also discuss major milestones at Donut Media, why Rockstar may be the kings of music curation, and how a chance encounter led to working the pit crew of a NASCAR Xfinity Series team. You can find Donut Media at youtube.com/donutmediatv, and find Nolan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nolanjsykes. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

It's the final episode of 2021, as Canadian professional wrestler "Speedball" Mike Bailey stops by! Fresh off signing a game-changing contract with IMPACT Wrestling, Mike explores a game that revolutionised the RPG genre. We also talk about combining wrestling with content creation, where he plans to take his interactive Twitch wrestling show Friday Night Speedball, and pay homage to an alien on a 90's Canadian kids TV show. You can find Speedball at twitter.com/SpeedballBailey, and on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/SpeedballBailey. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby See you in 2022!

As a former US Special Forces Green Beret, Israel Wright has seen a lot. Now following a content creation career on Twitch, Gamology's YouTube channel and his Pop Culture Field Manual podcast, he sits down to discuss a Konami classic. We also talk the ins and outs of the Special Forces and what local game shops were like in his youth. You can find Israel at https://twitter.com/MyHappySelf2, on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/myhappyself and on the Pop Culture Field Manual podcast at https://pcfm.buzzsprout.com/ ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

A special episode of One Perfect Game, as Matt sits down with legendary video game composer Grant Kirkhope! The man behind iconic soundtracks like Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye and Perfect Dark discusses the pressure of composing for Mario + Rabbids, how composing has changed since his time at Rare, and why he ended up as the voice of Donkey Kong... Check out Grant's work at https://www.grantkirkhope.com/ and he can also be found at https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

New Zealand stand-up comedian and co-host of comedy podcast "The Worst Idea of All Time", Tim Batt sits down to chat about a PlayStation franchise still going strong today. We also talk about watching the same movie every week for a full year, rush to No Man Sky's defense and pay tribute to a Dutch Olympic swimmer with a fantastic name. You can find Tim on Twitter at twitter.com/tim_batt, and check out The Worst Idea of All Time at https://www.worstideaofalltime.com/. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

The man behind the socials for YouTube gaming channel Funhaus, Zach Niblick, joins the show to talk one of the best video games of all-time. We also discuss moving from fellow gaming channel Inside Gaming, explore what goes into community management, and determine the true moment Naughty Dog "went dark". You can find Zach on Twitter at twitter.com/snackary_, and check out Funhaus at youtube.com/funhaus. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

YouTuber, podcaster and all-around chill guy, Alex Faciane, stops by to talk a modern JRPG classic. We also explore breakfast burritos, the magic of SEGA and Lou Rawls, and why Formula 1 games might actually be covert JRPG's. Think about it. You can find Alex on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FacianeA, and his newest project - The New 52 and You! - at https://thenew52andyou.com/ ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

A slightly different episode this time around, as producer, podcaster and content creator Charlie Firth stops by to talk about a console that helped kickstart some wonderful memories. We also discuss working for the likes of the BBC and Facebook, the role of the producer, and her inexplicable love for racing games. Charlie can be found at https://twitter.com/charliefirth, and the Timeline Podcast is now available at https://open.spotify.com/show/08nI4nxgWZpVqhIDpJAc1A?si=71d6adf428fe4678. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Twitch streamer and YouTube content creator Zealand stops by OPG to discuss a modern day action role-playing classic. We also explore turning his passion for the Football Manager franchise into a career, the new age of sports broadcasting and jerseys for fourth-tier Thai football teams. You can find Zealand on Twitter at https://twitter.com/theoldzealand, and follow his FM streams at https://www.twitch.tv/zeaiand. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Actor, screenwriter, host and now author, Lisa Foiles, stops by to discuss a game which has been a hugely important part of her family. We also talk her debut novel "Ash Ridley and the Phoenix", available now, as well as her experiences in the acting and hosting industry, including her big break on Nickelodeon's All That. Ash Ridley and the Phoenix is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers. You can find Lisa on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LisaFoiles. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Melbourne based singer-songwriter Elle Graham, better known as Woodes, stops by to discuss a game that greatly influenced her music. We also talk her upcoming debut album "Crystal Ball", promoting that album in Minecraft and what items in the cupboard she's been using for sound effects. Crystal Ball is released on October 2nd. You can find Woodes on Twitter at twitter.com/woodesmusic, and catch her streams at twitch.tv/woodesmusic. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Inside Gaming producer and Twitch streamer Conor McGrath stops by to discuss a title which spawned one of the biggest franchises in gaming today, 2007's Assassin's Creed. We also discuss the changes brought on by working through a pandemic, terrible Transformers licensed games, and the quest to pull off the perfect ollie. You can find Conor on Twitter at twitter.com/mc_lotta, and catch them co-hosting streams at twitch.tv/whatashow. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

ATEBIT founder Brendan White jumps in the hotseat at PAX Australia 2019 to discuss an all-time horror classic! We also discuss basketball, working in security systems and get a little too distracted by the cosplays on the show floor. You can find Brendan on Twitter at twitter.com/brendanatebit, and check out the ATEBIT Collective at atebit.net. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

It's Spoole! Former Funhaus member and full-time Twitch streamer Sean Poole helps ring in the return of One Perfect Game as we discuss an RTS classic in the form of Age of Empires. We also talk about the idea of getting married on 4/20, the wonders of history and get an in-depth explanation of his renowned "1 Dollar/1 Hour" video game pricing formula. You can find Sean on Twitter at twitter.com/SeanPoole, and catch his Twitch streams at twitch.tv/spooleo. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

SB Nation content producer, writer and on-screen personality Seth Rosenthal drops by to discuss a classic from the golden era of EA Sports titles. We also chat about creating sports content with a difference, the future of his beloved New York Knicks, and how Seth struck an ingenious deal with his father to gain more time on the PlayStation. You can find Seth on Twitter at twitter.com/seth_rosenthal, and check out his video content on SB Nation at youtube.com/sbnation. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

One Perfect Game has its first guest host! Puttin' In Work's Jono Pech - who appeared in the second ever episode of OPG - is taking the reins this week as part of the AGPN Shuffle, talking with writer Blake J. Harris about the return of a particular blue hedgehog... You can find Blake on Twitter at twitter.com/blakejharrisNYC and his two books, "Console Wars" and "The History of the Future" are available now where all books are sold! You can also find Jono at twitter.com/jonohimself and his excellent podcast Puttin' In Work at twitter.com/puttininworkpod. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Former radio host turned presenter for UK-based WhatCulture, Adam Wilbourn, pops by to discuss the golden age of wrestling video games: the WWF Smackdown series! We also talk the routine of reporting on content in another country, where the future of accessing wrestling content lies, and a Create-a-Wrestler moment of brilliance. You can find Adam on Twitter at https://twitter.com/adamwilbourn and WhatCulture Wrestling at https://twitter.com/WhatCultureWWE. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

~ This episode is supported in part by Plantronics, makers of the incredible RIG gaming headsets. To find out more, visit https://www.plantronics.com/au/en/gaming ~ A special mini-sode for you, as Twitch streamer, community manager and Queen of the dab Naysy joins me at PAX Australia 2018! We discuss her recent trip to Quakecon, the struggles of combining her work and stream life and look at a game integral to her love for games. You can find Naysy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Naysy, and for all the info on her team's new game Piffle, visit https://hipsterwhale.com! ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Stand-up comedian, music producer and writer/star of The Other Guy (now streaming on Stan), Matt Okine pops in to talk about his love for FIFA. We also discuss his loyalty to the Sega brand, which famous comedian had seen him perform without his knowledge, the real reason behind the name of his latest stand-up show The Hat Game, and why a tiny pot plant meant so much to him and his mates. You can find Matt on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mattokine, and for all the info on his shows (with encore sets in Brisbane and Sydney this week!) visit http://www.mattokine.com. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Editor, animator and filmmaker Javed Sterritt jumps into the hot-seat in this episode to discuss a PS1 classic and a masterclass in platforming. He also lifts the lid on a long-term project of immeasurable worth and recalls a time when his consoles weren't the only thing on his mind. You can follow Javed on Twitter at twitter.com/javedlsterritt and check out his wonderful channel Good Blood at youtube.com/goodbloodgames. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Who better to discuss the creative influence of video games than someone who's actually made one? Massachusetts-based indie developer Kevin Cole pops in to discuss an indie classic, but not before we explore his studio's new roguelike RPG "Haque" and his family's odd penchant for gaming. You can follow Kevin on Twitter at twitter.com/RealKevinCole, and find all the details for Haque at twitter.com/HaqueRL. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

A very special episode, as YouTube star Muselk joins us! We don't mess around either, as we jump straight into a game that's been a major part of his career. Elsewhere, we discuss the issues behind the YouTube algorithm, his somewhat unexpected first video game experience, and what path Muselk may have gone down had he not settled on a life of making YouTube videos... You can find (and subscribe to) Muselk on YouTube at youtube.com/MrMuselk and say hi to him on Twitter at twitter.com/MrMuselk. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Our first international guest! Voiceover artist, Absolute Radio DJ and co-host of podcasts including The Football Ramble and The Luke and Pete Show, Pete Donaldson stops by to have a chat about a classic from the point-and-click era. We also talk his beginnings in radio and voicework, and quickly realise how significant the age gap between guest and presenter is (Eleven floppy disks!?). You can find Pete at twitter.com/petedonaldson and his excellent podcast network Radio Stakhanov at radiostakhanov.com. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod (Disregard the misspelling in the episode, what an amateur!) Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Just like A Dinosaur's Story, we're back! Journalist, podcaster and now published author Jono Pech pops in as we discuss the origins of his love for podcasting, how Kojima is on some of that good stuff, and how much we miss demo disks. You were taken from us too soon, you wonderful things. You can find Jono at twitter.com/jonohimself, and his fantastic podcast Puttin' In Work at twitter.com/puttininworkpod. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby

Streamer, blogger and content creator Lewis Vaughan joins in on the very first episode of One Perfect Game. Have a listen as we discuss his formative gaming years, how Halo helped him meet his current partner, and why you can't compare the series to Destiny. Seriously, it can't be done. You can find Lewis at twitter.com/pikalew, or at pikalew.com. ONE PERFECT GAME: Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/OPGpod Matt can be found at twitter.com/itstilby