Call Me By Your Game

By Conner McCabeLeisure Video Games

Call Me By Your Game episodes

October 07 Sonic Adventure with Jon Cartwright - Ep.299
There's no adventure quite like a Sonic Adventure. Today, video guy with GVG and voice actor Jon Cartwright stops by to discuss how Sonic Adventure (1999) was a comfort game that has stood the test of time in his heart.
Show Notes

Jon Cartwright - Bluesky - GVG - Website
Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
Episode Citations
Sonic Adventure - Didyouknow Gaming Video
1 hr 9 min
September 30 Maniac Mansion with Bob Mackey - Ep.298
Comedy, scares, and puzzles, oh my! Bob Mackey, co-host of Retronauts, Talking Simpsons, and author of the oral history of Day of the Tentacle is on the podcast to discuss how Maniac Mansion was his gateway to the horror genre.
Show Notes

Bob Mackey - Bluesky - Retronauts - Talking Simpsons - DoTT Oral History
Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
1 hr 16 min
September 23 Nintendo 64 Diaries - Episode 9 - 3D Platformers
Boing! We're jumpin' over here! The N64 Diaries continue today as Conner and Jeremy discuss 3D Platformers on the system.
Show Notes

Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
1 hr 21 min
September 16 Mega Man X with Nadia Oxford - Ep.296
Am I Mega, or Man? Today, writer, podcast host, and author of From Pixels to Prose Nadia Oxford returns to the podcast to discuss her connection to Mega Man X (1993) and a serendipitous childhood vacation altered by the rain.
Show Notes

Nadia Oxford - Bluesky - Axe of the Blood God podcast - From Pixels to Prose
Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
1 hr 16 min
September 10 Call Me By Your Game is coming to a close
The Call Me By Your Game podcast is coming to a close.
At the end of 2026, the podcast will ride off into the sunset and regular weekly releases will conclude. Conner here. I've loved making this show and the opportunities that it has afforded me over the last 7 years, and I'm looking forward to shifting my attention towards other creative pursuits. Thank you all so much for listening. Please stay tuned for the rest of the fun down the home stretch.
Show Notes

Conner McCabe – Bluesky - Send in the Clown
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
9 min
September 02 Super Monkey Ball 2 - co-op Ep.39
This game is bananas! Come along for a ride as we do our best to defeat the evil Badboon. On today's co-op episode Conner hosts Jeremy Schmidt, Nick Costanza, and Amanda Tarver for a deep dive into Sega's 2nd Super Monkey Ball title.
Show Notes

Nick Costanza - Bluesky
Amanda Tarver - Instagram
Conner McCabe – Bluesky
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
1 hr 21 min
August 26 Nintendo 64 Diaries - Episode 8 - Dirtbag N64 Games
That's not just an N64 game, that's a Dirtbag N64 game. The Nintendo 64 Diaries continue today as the newbie (Michael Hearn) and the troublemaker (Jeremy Schmidt) arrive just in time to discuss the notable Dirtbag games on the Nintendo 64.
Show Notes

Michael Hearn - Bluesky - Website
Conner McCabe – Bluesky
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
1 hr 35 min
August 19 Top 10 Favorite Games - Part XII (with Mike Christian, David Donnella, and Rob Scerbo)
I'm not sure there's anything more fun than making a list! Today the Top 10 Favorite Games format returns with a crew of buddies in Mike Christian, David Donnella, and Rob Scerbo to do the impossible: list their favorite video games of all time.
Show Notes
Mike Christian - Cowboy Mama improv
David Donnella - Instagram
Rob Scerbo - Asssketch 8/22 Show
Conner McCabe – Bluesky
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
1 hr 52 min
August 12 Jet Set Radio with Bridger Winegar - Ep.293
Rollerblading, is there anything more cool? Today, writer and podcast host Bridger Winegar joins Conner to discuss the magic and transportive nature of Jet Set Radio (2000).
Show Notes
Bridger Winegar - I Said No Gifts Podcast - ISNG Patreon - Instagram
Conner McCabe – Bluesky
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
Episode Citations
Type Jet Article
1 hr 16 min
August 05 Grim Fandango - co-op Ep.38
Working as a travel agent in the land of the dead is boring, until something smells fishy. Today, Conner and a group of noir detectives discuss the critically acclaimed adventure game from Lucas Arts and Tim Schafer in Grim Fandango (1998).
Show Notes
Conner McCabe – Bluesky
Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt
Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok
Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch
1 hr 43 min