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Level 208 - Bimmy & Jimmy Lee

11.22.2021

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 ...

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11.22.2021 Level 208 - Bimmy & Jimmy Lee 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 ...
09.05.2021 Level 207 - A Customer from Tapper‘s Bar 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
08.02.2021 Level 206 - Kyle Katarn from Star Wars: Jedi Knights 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 ...
05.31.2021 Level 205 - Professor Oak and a Pokemon Snap Photographer 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. ...
05.24.2021 Level 204 - Super Nintendo World Security Guard 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 ...
05.17.2021 Level 203 - A Goomba 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 ...
04.26.2021 Level 202 - The Return of Johnny Cage's Agent 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 ...
03.08.2021 Level 201 - Rancid from Timekillers 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, ...
02.08.2021 Level 200 - Where Are They Now? [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 ...
02.01.2021 Level 199 - Mario Party Planner 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) ...
01.25.2021 Level 198 - Pokemon Namer 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 ...
01.18.2021 Level 197 - Fix It Felix, Sr. 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 ...
01.11.2021 Level 196 - Excitebike Guy 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 ...
01.04.2021 Level 195 - Ice Climber Popo 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! ...
12.28.2020 Level 194 - Skyrim Adventurer Who Took An Arrow To the Knee 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 ...
12.21.2020 Level 193 - A former Cyberpunk 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 ...
12.14.2020 Level 192 - Pitfall Harry 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) ...
12.07.2020 Level 191 - Dash Rendar from Star Wars: Shadow of the Empire 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 ...
11.30.2020 Level 190 - The Imposter (or maybe not?) from Among Us 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. ...
11.23.2020 Level 189 - Punch Out trainer, Coach Spitbucket 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 ...
11.16.2020 Level 188 - The Red Ring of Death 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. ...
11.09.2020 Level 187 - Tecmo Bowl Coach & Deadpool - Live from LI Retro Summer '20! 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 ...
11.02.2020 Level 186 - Dirk The Daring from Dragon's Lair 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 ...
10.26.2020 Level 185 - The Shark From NES Jaws 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. ...
10.19.2020 Level 184 - Tom Nook 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 ...
10.12.2020 Level 183 - A Ghost from Destiny 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 ...
10.05.2020 Level 182 - Call of Duty Corporal 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 ...
09.28.2020 Level 181 - Marian from Double Dragon 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 ...
09.21.2020 Level 180 - Wolf O'Donnell a.k.a. Star Wolf 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! ...
09.14.2020 Level 179 - Karnov 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 ...
09.07.2020 Level 178 - Ecco The Dolphin's trainer 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 ...
08.31.2020 Level 177 - DJ Hero 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! ...
08.24.2020 Level 176 - Earthworm Jim 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 ...
08.17.2020 Level 175 - The Merchant from Resident Evil 4 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 Dani Ahrens! (@DanOverHere) @PlayablePodcast
08.10.2020 Level 174 - Toejam & Earl 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 ...
08.03.2020 Level 173 - Untitled Goose Episode 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! ...
07.27.2020 Level 172 - Tony Hawk Pro skater 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 ...
07.20.2020 Level 171 - Hestu from Breath of the Wild 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 ...
07.13.2020 Level 170 - Nintendog Owner 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 ...
07.06.2020 Level 169 - Sim City Mailman 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 ...
06.15.2020 Level 168 - Hatoful Calvin 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: [email protected]
06.08.2020 Level 167 - Monty Mole What a treat it was for us to have the one and only Monty Mole in the virtual studio today! That's right, the 'star' of Mario Kart and Super Mario World joins us to talk about his family, his life, ...
06.01.2020 Level 166 - Hollow Knight ***Quick note: we recorded this last week before the murdering of George Floyd in Minnesota. We know we're just a podcast, but we hope we can give you an hour of laughs and maybe be a distraction to what's going ...
05.25.2020 Level 165 - Axel from Streets of Rage For Memorial Day [in the States] we wanted to have a real American on today. Please enjoy our chat with the star of Streets of Rage, Axel! We talk to him about cleaning up these streets, punching, kicking, and what ...
05.18.2020 Level 164 - Top Gun NES Pilot Make sure you're in the DANGER ZONE this week when listening to today's episode as we chat with the pilot from the NES classic, Top Gun! We talk to him about why he crashes so many times and why his ...
05.11.2020 Level 163 - Scorpion GET OVER HERE...and listen to today's amazing episode! We're joined by one of the most popular Mortal Kombat fighters of all time, Scorpion! We talk to him about his favorite fights, his weapons, and what it's like living in hell. ...
05.04.2020 Level 162 - Assassin's Creed assassins We know we know...it's about time we had someone from one of the biggest franchises in video games! So excited to be joined by not one, but TWO assassins from the acclaimed Assassin's Creed series. They're from two very different ...
04.27.2020 Level 161 - Skyrim Book Publisher Have you ever wondered how all of those books get all over Skyrim? Today we're joined by a very important person to keep those people literate! We have a Skyrim book publisher today and he talks to us about who ...
04.20.2020 Level 160 - Psycho Mantis Hey everyone! Trying something different for the first time. We're doing remote recordings! Usually we have our esteemed guests come all the way from the Mushroom Kingdom or Hyrule or some other far away place. But with everything going on ...
04.13.2020 Level 159 - Shadow the Hedgehog Today, we're super excited to be joined by the coolest pixelated hedgehog, Shadow! We talk to him about how he got his start, Sonic of course, and racism in video games. Enjoy! Starring Kyle Lewis! (@KeepItFiveStar) @PlayablePodcast www.patreon.com/playablepodcast

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Playable Characters Podcast episodes:

Level 208 - Bimmy & Jimmy Lee

Level 207 - A Customer from Tapper‘s Bar

Level 206 - Kyle Katarn from Star Wars: Jedi Knights

Level 205 - Professor Oak and a Pokemon Snap Photographer

Level 204 - Super Nintendo World Security Guard

Level 203 - A Goomba

Level 202 - The Return of Johnny Cage's Agent

Level 201 - Rancid from Timekillers

Level 200 - Where Are They Now?

Level 199 - Mario Party Planner

Level 198 - Pokemon Namer

Level 197 - Fix It Felix, Sr.

Level 196 - Excitebike Guy

Level 195 - Ice Climber Popo

Level 194 - Skyrim Adventurer Who Took An Arrow To the Knee

Level 193 - A former Cyberpunk

Level 192 - Pitfall Harry

Level 191 - Dash Rendar from Star Wars: Shadow of the Empire

Level 190 - The Imposter (or maybe not?) from Among Us

Level 189 - Punch Out trainer, Coach Spitbucket

Level 188 - The Red Ring of Death

Level 187 - Tecmo Bowl Coach & Deadpool - Live from LI Retro Summer '20!

Level 186 - Dirk The Daring from Dragon's Lair

Level 185 - The Shark From NES Jaws

Level 184 - Tom Nook

Level 183 - A Ghost from Destiny

Level 182 - Call of Duty Corporal

Level 181 - Marian from Double Dragon

Level 180 - Wolf O'Donnell a.k.a. Star Wolf

Level 179 - Karnov

Level 178 - Ecco The Dolphin's trainer

Level 177 - DJ Hero

Level 176 - Earthworm Jim

Level 175 - The Merchant from Resident Evil 4

Level 174 - Toejam & Earl

Level 173 - Untitled Goose Episode

Level 172 - Tony Hawk Pro skater

Level 171 - Hestu from Breath of the Wild

Level 170 - Nintendog Owner

Level 169 - Sim City Mailman

Level 168 - Hatoful Calvin

Level 167 - Monty Mole

Level 166 - Hollow Knight

Level 165 - Axel from Streets of Rage

Level 164 - Top Gun NES Pilot

Level 163 - Scorpion

Level 162 - Assassin's Creed assassins

Level 161 - Skyrim Book Publisher

Level 160 - Psycho Mantis

Level 159 - Shadow the Hedgehog