Call Me By Your Game

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Skyrim with James Leighton - Ep.301 Oct 21, 2026

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I used to be a gamer like you, but then I took an arrow to the knee. Today producer James Leighton drops in to discuss his journey as a young gamer moving all over the world and to share about his connection with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011).

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James Leighton - Instagram
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

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Fallen Space Core Mod

Cave Story with Mark Mitchell - Ep.300 Oct 14, 2026

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They say you never forget your first (indie game). Today, co-host of the Nintendo Cartridge Society Mark Mitchell returns to the podcast to discuss how the indie breakout Cave Story (2004) was a time capsule to a different life for him.

Show Notes
Mark Mitchell - Nintendo Cartridge Society podcast
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

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1-Up Article about Pixel's 2011 GDC Panel

Sonic Adventure with Jon Cartwright - Ep.299 Oct 07, 2026

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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

Maniac Mansion with Bob Mackey - Ep.298 Sep 30, 2026

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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

Nintendo 64 Diaries - Episode 9 - 3D Platformers Sep 23, 2026

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Boing! We're jumpin' over here! The N64 Diaries continue today as Conner and Jeremy discuss 3D Platformers on the system.

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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

Mega Man X with Nadia Oxford - Ep.296 Sep 16, 2026

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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.

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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

Call Me By Your Game is coming to a close Sep 10, 2026

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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.

Super Monkey Ball 2 - co-op Ep.39 Sep 02, 2026

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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

Nintendo 64 Diaries - Episode 8 - Dirtbag N64 Games Aug 26, 2026

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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

Top 10 Favorite Games - Part XII (with Mike Christian, David Donnella, and Rob Scerbo) Aug 19, 2026

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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

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