Playable Characters Podcast

If you told me I was going to be interviewing such an iconic and legendary video game character after only 218 episodes, I'd say you were joking. But here we are folks. We finally got to sit down with one of the ladies from the Atari 2600 game, Beat 'Em & Eat 'Em. She tells us all about her life, how she got the job, and if she enjoyed it.  Starring Izzy Burger! @Danceforgrandma on IG

Well holy smokes. PCP is back??? At least for this week it is. Folks, I'm excited to bring to you our live episode we did about a month ago at Galaxy Con in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was super fun to do it in a room full of packed people. And we have THREE special guests this episode. Please enjoy. The audio is fine! Starring Grant Janik, Shane Smith, and Tyler Wood!

We're all looking for some love and today's guest is no different. Today I sit down with a current sidepiece of Princess Peach and we talk about how this dynamic couple came to be. Enjoy! Starring Freddy Valoy! Follow us on Instagram

The king of the Kongs! The donkiest of donkeys! The legend himself, Donkey Kong is with me today. We talk about his extended family and what he does with all those bananas. Enjoy! Starring Tyler Wood! (If you're at a Galaxy Con event in your area, make sure to stop by Tyler's booth!) Playable Characters Podcast  

Gotta listen to 'em all! And by that I mean every Pokemon episode we've ever done but also this one. Today Brian sits down with a Pokemon intern. This guy has seen some stuff and he's finally here to talk about it. Enjoy! Starring Grant Janik! Follow him on IG and TikTok Follow the show on IG, TikTok, and Twitter

Hello, fellow travelers! Today Brian chats it up with the very chatty Paimon, the amazing tour guide from Genshin Impact. Enjoy! Starring Sabrina Otero! Find her on Instagram and TikTok Follow us on IG, TikTok, and Twitter

Hocus pocus everyone! We're back this week with an amazing episode where Brian sits down with one of the skeletons from Castlevania that just won't perish no matter how many times he gets whipped by a Belmont. Enjoy! Starring Mike Drucker! Follow us on Twitter

Continuing our Shocktoberfest, today I'm chatting with the realtor who has the Splatterhouse listing. It's been tough to sell it but if anyone's looking for a second home, give a listen! It has some very unique features. Enjoy! Starring TJ Del Reno!

Happy Shocktober, everyone! We're back this week with a spooky episode. Brian sits down with a neighbor from Zombies Ate My Neighbors who seemed to be unaware that he was actually in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Enjoy! Starring Dan Wilbur!

Whoa a new episode of Playable Characters? Yes please!  Hi everyone, Brian here. I'm back kinda! Look, let's just all agree that this show is the best and it'll never die because I love doing it and you love listening to it. And you're going to LOVE listening to today's episode. I'm joined by a HALO soldier, but not THAT one. Submissive Chief joins me today and we have a great conversation. Enjoy! Starring Dani Ahrens! @DaniOverHere Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!  

It's good to be back! Especially when your guests are 2 of the toughest, gang-fighting heroes ever. Today Brian is joined by the Double Dragon bros themselves, Bimmy & Jimmy Lee! Enjoy! Starring Ian O'Keeffe and TJ Del Reno! Playable Characters

Today Brian is joined by a very social and rambunctious customer from Tapper's Bar. If you know and love the old arcade game Tapper, you know what I'm talking about. Enjoy! Starring Chris Calogero! @PlayablePodcast

The force is strong with this episode. Today, Brian is joined by Kyle Katarn, the guy known for stealing the actual blueprints of the Death Star. We get into what his life was like growing up, Luke & Leia, and of course how he feels about Han Solo. Enjoy! Starring Tristan J. Miller! @PlayablePodcast

Well Happy Memorial Day! Today Brian is joined by the man that started the biggest inexplicable craze ever in Pokemon, Professor Oak! They talk about all things pocket monsters and then they're interrupted by a slightly creepy Pokemon Snap photographer. Enjoy! Starring Jake Lucas! & Dani Ahrens! @PlayablePodcast

Even during these crazy times, Nintendo keeps surprising us and doing amazing things. Like opening up an amusement park! Today Brian is joined by Jerry, the security guard at Super Nintendo World in Japan. He's seen some crazy stuff so far. Enjoy! Starring Dani Ahrens!  @PlayablePodcast

If there's one video game character that's killed more people than Mario himself, it's probably today's guest, a Goomba! I'm talking with one of the Mushroom Kingdom's most recognizable residents about what it's like being the first enemy of video games. Enjoy! Starring Chris Calogero! (@RealChrisCal) @PlayablePodcast

Round 2...PODCAST! Today, in this surprise awesome super cool episode, Brian sits down with Eddie Tramplestein, Johnny Cage's agent. Eddie joined us back in episode 101 and he wanted to come on back and talk about the new Mortal Kombat blockbuster movie! He shares his thoughts on the good, the bad, and the Nitara. Enjoy! Starring Justin Bowen! (@JackSquatJB on IG and his YouTube) @PlayablePodcast

Surprise! We're back with a small, but hilarious, episode. Brian and his pal, TJ Del Reno, were chatting about the cult arcade fighting game "Time Killers" and then all of a sudden one of the stars of the game, Rancid, busted into TJ's studio and cut him to bits. Brian wanted to find out why. Enjoy! Starring TJ Del Reno! (@TJDelReno, @UnlimitedSXM) @PlayablePodcast

[fanfare/horns/applause/cheers] WE HAVE REACHED LEVEL 200!!! Folks! This is the 200th episode of the funniest video game podcast in the world! Brian has had 199 REAL video game characters on this show and you know what? He misses them. He wanted to check in with some of his favorites and see what they're up to. So please indulge and accompany him on this trip down memory lane. Will special guests show up? Maybe! ***PLEASE LISTEN TO THE END FOR A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM BRIAN*** Starring in this episode: Dan Wilbur, Patrick Reidy, Joe Pontillo, J-L Cauvin, Micheal Foulk, Dan Hirshon, Jenn Wehrung, & Ken Schultz! @PlayablePodcast on IG and Twitter PlayablePodcast@gmail.com

The Mushroom Kingdom is a non-stop party, hence the dozens of Mario Party games. Today, Brian's guest the Mario Party Planner. He talks about how he thinks of all of those crazy, and deadly, mini-games. Enjoy! Starring Mike Pridgen! (@MikePridgenComedy) Check out his hilarious podcast, Radio Archive Theater: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-archive-theater/id1545152190 @PlayablePodcast

We know that we have to catch 'em all. But who gets to NAME 'em all? Brian's guest today is the gentleman who has the monumental task of actually naming all 7,000,000+ Pokemon. Enjoy! Starring Andrew Del Vecchio! (@AndrewJDV and @OnTheSpotNYC) https://myfirstday.bandcamp.com/ @PlayablePodcast

You better check yourself, before you Wreck-It Ralph yourself! Because today we are joined by the father of Fix It Felix, Jr...Fix It Felix, Sr! Him and Brian talk about raising a famous son, Ralph, and what's the deal with that magical hammer. Enjoy! Starring Justin Bowen! (@JackSquatJB on all social media) Check out his hilarious "W.A.H." Waluigi video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U__-B3OVR1k @PlayablePodcast

On your marks, get set...GO! And enjoy today's great episode where Brian sits down with the legendary Excitebike guy! They talk about growing up with bikes, family, and those dirty tracks.  Starring Michael Palladino! (@BirdCityComedy on Instagram) and @Cycle_Tarantino on Twitch! http://twitch.tv/cycle_tarantino   @PlayablePodcast

To celebrate this beautiful new year and winter, today Brian is talking with one of the Ice Climbers! Him and Popo talk about parkas, the polar bear with the shorts, and his relationship with Nana, the other Ice Climber. Enjoy! Starring Jack Brown! (https://www.youtube.com/jackbrownvideos) @JacksonJBrown on IG, @JckJBrwn on Twitter @PlayablePodcast

Attention, all ye' Skyrim folk! Be on the watch, for there are many arrows heading to yon knees. Today, Brian speaks with one such fellow who took an arrow to the knee once. Enjoy! Starring David Piccolomini! (@Piccolomeany) from Tinder Tales Podcast! @PlayablePodcast

Fresh off the controversy that is the most-anticipated-turned-biggest-disappointment of the year, Brian sits down today and talks with someone from Night City's own Cyberpunk! They talk about gangs, weapons, and where they all get those fun names. Enjoy! Starring Steve Esposito! (@AgitatedStove) Check out his wonderful D&D Podcast: @CopperPiece and his video game review site: www.stevesgamingcorner.com   @PlayablePodcast   Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

Coming straight out the jungles of Atari-land, it's Pitfall Harry! Brian sits down with one of the first video game characters EVER today. They talk about alligators, his family life growing up, and gold. Enjoy! Starring Brandon Ream! (@ReamKore, @NostalgicFront) @PlayablePodcast

May the fourth be with us today as we welcome Dash Rendar to the studio! Dash, as we all know, is the star of the N64 Star Wars game, Shadow of the Empire and him and Brian talk about everything from action figures to Chewbacca to Stacey Dash. Enjoy! Starring Patrick Hastie! (@PatrickHastie, @NostalgicFront) @PlayablePodcast

Don't get all sus, everybody. Today Brian chats with one of the stars of the mobile game that's sweeping the nation right now, The Imposter from Among Us! Also, Brian is ON LOCATION on the actual spaceship during this episode. Crazy right? Enjoy! Starring Jake Lucas! (@JakeALucas) (@BoogieManja) @PlayablePodcast

Float like a butterfly, sting like a podcast because today Brian sits down with the guy who trains all the famous boxers from Mike Tyson's Punch Out, Coach Spitbucket! They talk about Little Mac, Tyson himself, and what it's like training all these different types of boxers. Enjoy! Starring Corky Kneivel! (@CorkyKneivel) Check out his podcast: Dare Daniel Podcast (@DareDanielPod) @PlayablePodcast

Today's episode might be a little touchy for Xbox owners. Because today Brian chats with the infamous Red Ring of Death. Just in time for the next generation of consoles, we find out what this notorious villain has in store. Enjoy...if you can! This is a GREAT episode to watch on YouTube so you can see the Red Ring in action: https://youtu.be/xy0GAyy8mdo Starring @TJDelReno. Check out his podcast @UnlimitedSXM @PlayablePodcast

Today's episode was recorded back in August of 2020 for the Long Island Retro Expo. It was an all-digital con and it was such a fun time and experience to still be able to do a live show for people thru the magic of the internet. Brian talks with Coach Buddy from Tecmo Bowl and then video game "star" Deadpool crashes the fun. Enjoy! Starring Chris Calogero (@RealChrisCal) & Justin Bowen (@JackSquatJB) You can watch our entire show right here on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/n_s0t0ujhNs @PlayablePodcast @LIRetro 

Greetings, all ye noble podcast listeners! Today we are chatting with the bravest of them all, Dirk the Daring from the arcade game Dragon's Lair! We talk about his feud with the Lizard King, his love interest Daphne, and Dirk even reads some of his poetry. Enjoy! Starring Rory Scholl! (@RoryPancakes on IG) @PlayablePodcast #Biden/Harris2020

We're gonna need a bigger podcast...because today we have the shark from the NES classic, Jaws! Brian and Jaws sit down and talk about why humans are so bad, the guy in the boat trying to kill him, and family. Enjoy!Starring Brandon Collins! (@AmericanCollins)@PlayablePodcast

If you can find a bigger guest on a podcast, let me know! But you can't, because today Brian sits down with the ruler of Animal Crossing, Tom Nook! They talk about bells, Timmy & Tommy, and all those silly residents of the island. Enjoy!Starring Tristan Miller! (@TristanJMiller1)@PlayablePodcast

Today Brian talks with a Ghost from Destiny! That's right. One of those little, all-knowing, semi-omnipotent robot things sits down and talks about their Guardian, what other cool stuff they can do, and they even transport Brian for a few seconds to the home ship. Enjoy! Starring Andrew Del Vecchio! (@AndrewJDV) @PlayablePodcast

ATTTTTTTENNNNN-HUT! Today Brian sits down with a Corporal from the ludicrously successful Call of Duty franchise. They talk about their favorite weapons in the game, getting blown to bits, and what it's like being thrown into the Gulag. Enjoy! Starring Justin Brown! (@JBrownDidIt) @PlayablePodcast

Today was a real special moment for the Podcast. Brian sits down for an exclusive interview with Marian from Double Dragon. They talk about what it's like getting punched in the stomach, the Lee Brothers, and all the Comic-Cons she goes to. Enjoy! Starring Katina Corrao! (@KatinaCorrao) - buy her new amazing children's book Katina Von Silly on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Katina-von-Silly-Corrao/dp/109832126X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=katina+von+silly&qid=1601074458&sr=8-1) @PlayablePodcast

Having villains on the show is always scary, but worth it. Today, Brian chats with the diabolical Star Wolf! They talk about Wolf's hatred of Star Fox, what happened to Mr. McCloud, what it's like flying those cool spaceships. Enjoy! Starring Matt Storrs! (@MTStorrs) @PlayablePodcast

Very excited to have an old-school legend joining the podcast today. Brian sits down with the retrogaming favorite Karnov! They talk about what Karnov was fighting back then, his amazing pants, and what other side jobs he does. Enjoy! Starring Mark Riccadonna! (@MarkRiccadonna, and check out his podcast: Drinks, Jokes, & Storytelling anywhere you listen to podcasts)

We all remember the game Ecco the Dolphin. But how did Ecco become who he became? With today's guest, his trainer! We talk all about how she got into training dolphins, her life growing up, and lizard people. Enjoy! Starring Micheal Foulk! (@MichealFoulk) @PlayablePodcast

PUT YOUR HANDS UP AND WAVE 'EM IN THE AIR! Today DJ Hero joins the podcast. They talk about how he got his start, what it takes to become a DJ, and his favorite club bangers. Enjoy! Starring Darin Patterson! (@DarinCredible, @SNLNerdsShow) @PlayablePodcast

The legends keep coming everyone! Today Brian is joined by none other than that hilarious and impossibly hard [to beat] alien, Earthworm Jim! They talk about traveling thru space, his friends and enemies, and what it's like to be a legendary worm in today's society. Enjoy! Starring Patrick Reidy! (@ThePatReidy) @PlayablePodcast

Hello Stranger! Today we're talking with the mysterious Merchant from Resident Evil 4 and we learn all about his wares and how he survives from all those infected people entering his shop. Enjoy! Starring Dan Ahrens! (@DanAhrens) @PlayablePodcast

YO YO YO! What's up all you funky Funkotronians?? Today Brian is joined by one of his favorite duos ever, Toejam & Earl! They talk about their legacy in gaming, Earl's side hustle, and what trouble Toejam is currently getting into. Enjoy! Starring Frank Hablawi & John Minus of Non-Productive.com! @PlayablePodcast

Honk! Honk! Today I am so honored to be joined by the star of Untitled Goose Game, the Goose! We talk about why they like to mess with people in the neighborhood and some other famous geese they know. Enjoy!   Starring Julie Kottakis! (@TheWeirdJulie) @PlayablePodcast   ***This Sunday, August 9th at 2:45pm/ET, PCP will be doing a LIVE show for the all-digital Long Island Retro Expo. Get your tickets and see the entire 2-day lineup of fun events you can participate in at www.liretro.com. Hope you will join us!***

Grab your headphones and get ready to shred some podcastin' with today's guest, a skateboarding legend from the classic Tony Hawk Pro Skater! They talk about how they got their start, what Tony Hawk is really like, and what it's like to get some vert in outer space. Enjoy!   Starring Freddy G! (@OrangeFreddyG)   @PlayablePodcast   ***On August 9th at 2:45pm, Playable Characters will be doing a LIVE show, streamed exclusively for the Long Island Retro Expo! Check them out for tickets on social media @LIRetro or go to uplink.liretro.com for more info!***

Shake, shake, shake your maracas! Because today we're talking with that silly weirdo from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hestu! That big giant...thing that makes Link chase his seeds all over Hyrule is with us today to learn all about his music playing, his seeds, and if I can join a band with him. Enjoy! Starring Joe Leonardo! (@IMJoeLeonardo) @PlayablePodcast

Woof woof! Today Brian is joined by one of the world's busiest Nintendog owners! Who doesn't love a good dog? Well, she has a lot of them. They talk about doggie names, the love you get from dogs, and why cats are terrible pets. Enjoy! Starring Jenn Wehrung! (@JennWehrung) @PlayablePodcast playablepodcast@gmail.com *(Also, follow twitch.tv/LaughAtBrian for some fun video game stuff coming soon!)*

Hey everyone! We (I) are (am) back! Hope you missed Playable Characters as much as I've (Brian) missed you. Today we have a hilarious episode and I'm joined by a Sim City Mailman. Who knows more about their town than a mailman? We get into everything and all the joy and horror he's seen while on his routes. Enjoy! Starring Mike Pridgen! (@MikesComedy) @PlayablePodcast playablepodcast@gmail.com

We'll let this episode do the talking for itself. We hope you fans enjoy it.  Starring Calvin Cato! (@CatoCalvin) And Brian McGuinness! (@LaughAtBrian) @PlayablePodcast Send us an email: PlayablePodcast@gmail.com