Stay ConnectedThumb Cramps is a weekly video game review podcast hosted by Professional Gamers Joel Duscher and Jackson Baly as they are joined each week by special guests to take a look at what games they’ve been playing lately. New releases, retro games, AAA titles and even real life experiences are all equally judged and reviewed on Thumb Cramps. New episodes every Friday.
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This week on Thumb Cramps, Final Marchtasy II continues and they’re joined by Powerhouse Museum’s Games Curator Chloe Appleby to look at/fight with Final Fantasy XIII for the PC, Virtual Boy for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokemon: Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus a brief discussion of what heaven chickens go to and the reality of video game preservation. This is one of those episodes that prove that yeah, Thumb Cramps are journalists and yeah, they can do it all. Be normal in the comments.
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This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first week of Final Marchtasy II, a month where Jackson fights for his life against Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy adjacent games. Will he survive? Will video games finally lay him to rest? Only time will tell. To welcome in such a wonderful month, they’re joined by former host, current guest Joel Zammit to look at Final Fantasy for the PC, Pokemon FireRed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Quick Push Pop Game Machine Light-Up, Pop Quick Push Game Console with 4 Playing Modes, Electric Push Pop Toy, Bubble Stress Pop Light Up Game Squeeze Bubble Sensory Toy for Kids 6+ Year (Yellow Duck) for the real life. Plus a secret identity, a new plan for the education system and obscure impressions. Normal podcasting.
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This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Chain4buamecube and to help say goodbye to such a beautiful event, they’re joined by the third host of the podcast and self described “Thumb Cramps Period”, Ruby Innes, to look at Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes for the GameCube with a chainsaw controller, Rayman 2: The Great Escape for the Nintendo 64 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and The City of Japan for the real life. Wow. A big finale to a big, big month and we hope that one listener who wanted the boys to suffer is happy.
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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 Chain4buamecube and to help celebrate such a beautiful controller for a beautiful video game console, they’re joined by Darcy Smith from Studio Folly to look at P.N.03 for the GameCube with a chainsaw controller, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition for the PC and Mewgenics for the PC. Plus they check in with the Skins Cramps boys to see what’s happening with Skins and reinvent balls. It’s a big episode.
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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 Chain4buamecube and to help celebrate such a beautiful controller for a beautiful video game console, they’re joined by Oscar and James from S-Bend Games to look at Pikmin w/ a chainsaw for the Nintendo GameCube, Who’s Lila for the PC, SkiFree for the Windows and Happy Wheels for the Browser. Wow, another normal episode of normal video game podcast Thumb Cramps.
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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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Surprise, it’s a bonus episode of Thumb Cramps to celebrate another funny Nintendo Direct. Jackson sadly couldn’t make it because he was hanging out with his dad, but Joel is joined by Ricky to ensure that two Nintendo Switch 2 sickos can guide you through this barrage of announcements. Big episode for people that love two guys listing games.
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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, it’s the first week of the first ever Chain4buamecube and what better way to start such an important month than by being joined by inventor of The Ricky, Ricky Pitzalis to look at Resident Evil 4 for the Nintendo GameCube with a Chainsaw Controller, Cairn for the PC and ARC Raiders for the PC. Plus a quick episode of Skins Cramps and a short review of OJ Simpson. What more could you want from a normal video game podcast?
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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, yeah, we’re thinking they’re still back and this time they’re joined by Chloe Appleby to take a look at Cult of the Lamb for the Steam Deck, MIO: Memories in Orbit for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for the PS5. Plus it’s time to reflect on the year that was by counting down The Top 5 Moments on Thumb Cramps in 2025. What a beautiful episode of a beautiful podcast listened to you, a beautiful listener!
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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, yeah, we’re thinking they’re back as the summer break is finally over and it’s safe to be a gamer once more. Joining them for their return episode is Ruby Innes as they take a look at Luigi’s Mansion 1, 2 and 3 for the Nintendo Switch 2, A Merchant’s Promise for the PC, White Knuckle for the PC, Metal Garden for the PC, Red Dead Redemption 2 for the PC, Pokemon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch 2 and of course Thumb Cramps Wrapped 2025. Yeah, it’s a big episode. Thank you to XZ Neal for providing us with the stats and thank you to everyone coming back to listen to this normal podcast in 2026.
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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’re still on break so please enjoy this episode of the Thumb Cramps+ show: Speedrunning Television. Speedrunning Television is a podcast where Joel and Jackson watch the first and the last episode of a TV series and try to figure out what’s going on and if it’s good so that you, the gamers, can focus on gaming. If you want more of this, sign up to Thumb Cramps+ to enjoy the entire back catalogue!
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Thumb Cramps+ has launched!
Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers.
Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts!
Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com
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You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.
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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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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