Thumb Cramps

This week on Thumb Cramps, it's an official live recording of the first ever fifth ever podcast recorded live from the floor of PAX where Joel Duscher and his two co-hosts Chloe Appleby and Steph Panecasio take a look at the best things they've seen during PAX Aus 2026. Thank you to our guests Jackson, Sam, Chris, Josh, Aether, Jack, Jordan, Cody, Sam, Kate, Lawson and Ethan. This one goes out to all the gamers of the world.

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Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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This week on Thumb Cramps, Demonstrober continues as the podcast celebrates beautiful demos and this time they’re joined by Darcy Smith to look at Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse DEMO for the Nintendo Switch 2, Apocalypter DEMO for the PC and World of Warcraft: Forever BETA for the PC. Plus a long and tasteful tribute to real man John Barbuto, founder of JB Hi-Fi, who died 3 years ago. See you at PAX AUS if you’re coming!

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Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first week of Demonstrober, a month dedicated to trying out demos all month long! Jackson has returned and the hosts are joined by fan favourite Adam Carnevale to look at Final Fantasy Resonance DEMO for the Nintendo Switch 2, Terrible Lizards DEMO for the PC and Seven Kingdoms DEMO for the PC. Plus an upsetting Steam reveal, a classic episode of Adam’s Deal Corner and some really good advice in the reviews section. Gaming has never been more back.

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Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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This week on Thumb Cramps, Jackson is in a plane and to fill his spot Joel is joined by co-hosts Steph Panecasio and Violet Wilkin from Good Games Morley to take a look at Marvel’s Wolverine for the PS5, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for the PS5 and Free Online Poker for the PC. The tables are turned as Joel is no longer the mean one of the podcast and we think he deserved everything cruel said to him. If you’re coming to PAX Aus make sure you come say hello to everyone and if you’re loaded why not send everyone some money too.

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Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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This week on Thumb Cramps, Jackson is still overseas but Joel has returned home and is joined by co-hosts Ruby Innes and Chloe Appleby to look at Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2, Shroom and Gloom for the PC and Digimon Story Time Stranger for the Nintendo Switch. All three hosts are fighting through various afflictions so early reviews are saying “scattered but normal and good podcast” and “i’m glad Thumb Cramps didn’t take a week off”. You’re so welcome gamers. Game on.

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Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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This week on Thumb Cramps, Joel and Jackson might be overseas but they haven’t forgotten about the gamers of the world so please enjoy this episode where they’re joined by Adam Carnevale and Ricky Pitzalis to look at Resident Evil Requiem for the PC, Vampire Crawlers for the Steam Deck, Baldur’s Gate 3 with Too Many Mods for the PC and Horse Magnifier: The Full Horse for the Steam Deck. A beautiful variety of games with a beautiful variety of gamers. 

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Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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This week on Thumb Cramps, Joel and Jackson are in the UK and it was this or nothing so please enjoy Thumb Cramps Presents: Thumb Cramps & Friends: Sydnaypril (Live in Sydney, April 2026) Present: The M.A.R.G.E 2026: Live (Ft. Joel Zammit, Andrew Levins, Ruby Innes, Steph Panecasio and Chloe Appleby). We know that parts of this show don’t work without video and we’re so sorry but the show was not filmed. We guess the best way to enjoy this is to travel back in time to April 16, 2026 and attend the show in Sydney. There will be some footage on our instagram. Please enjoy, gamers.

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This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to wave goodbye to Remugust. Joining them for the beautiful farewell is returning host Ruby Innes as they look at The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance for the PC and Bugdom 2 for the PC. Plus a pitch to Double Fine, a dive into the Donald Duck family tree and the reveal that a listener has been everywhere Thumb Cramps has. Good podcast. Good podcasting.

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Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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This week on Thumb Cramps, they’ve officially launched Thumb Cramps Airlines. Thanks to the first investor, Henry, they’re joined in studio by Chloe Appleby to look at The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for the Nintendo Switch 2, Digimon Original New Wave for the Real Life and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for Literally Everything. Thank you again to Henry for getting the airline off the ground and don’t forget to follow Chloe and Thumb Cramps on Instagram! 

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Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

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Email us at [email protected]

Find us on Instagram;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Chloe

You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Remugust and to celebrate remakes and remasters they’re joined by Pete Burns to look at Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut for the Nintendo Switch 2, Black Mesa for the PC and Halo: Campaign Evolved for the Xbox Series X. Plus some good reels talk, really good jokes and some really really good educational advice. Thumb Cramps should be played in schools.

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Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

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You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.