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We're all looking for some love and today's guest is no different. Today I sit down with a current sidepiece of Princess Peach and we talk about how this dynamic couple came to be. Enjoy! Starring Freddy Valoy! Follow us on InstagramAv Playable Podcast

The king of the Kongs! The donkiest of donkeys! The legend himself, Donkey Kong is with me today. We talk about his extended family and what he does with all those bananas. Enjoy! Starring Tyler Wood! (If you're at a Galaxy Con event in your area, make sure to stop by Tyler's booth!) Playable Characters Podcast…

Gotta listen to 'em all! And by that I mean every Pokemon episode we've ever done but also this one. Today Brian sits down with a Pokemon intern. This guy has seen some stuff and he's finally here to talk about it. Enjoy! Starring Grant Janik! Follow him on IG and TikTok Follow the show on IG, TikTok, and Twitter…

Hello, fellow travelers! Today Brian chats it up with the very chatty Paimon, the amazing tour guide from Genshin Impact. Enjoy! Starring Sabrina Otero! Find her on Instagram and TikTok Follow us on IG, TikTok, and TwitterAv Playable Podcast

Hocus pocus everyone! We're back this week with an amazing episode where Brian sits down with one of the skeletons from Castlevania that just won't perish no matter how many times he gets whipped by a Belmont. Enjoy! Starring Mike Drucker! Follow us on TwitterAv Playable Podcast

Continuing our Shocktoberfest, today I'm chatting with the realtor who has the Splatterhouse listing. It's been tough to sell it but if anyone's looking for a second home, give a listen! It has some very unique features. Enjoy! Starring TJ Del Reno!Av Playable Podcast

Happy Shocktober, everyone! We're back this week with a spooky episode. Brian sits down with a neighbor from Zombies Ate My Neighbors who seemed to be unaware that he was actually in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Enjoy! Starring Dan Wilbur!Av Playable Podcast

Whoa a new episode of Playable Characters? Yes please! Hi everyone, Brian here. I'm back kinda! Look, let's just all agree that this show is the best and it'll never die because I love doing it and you love listening to it. And you're going to LOVE listening to today's episode. I'm joined by a HALO soldier, but not THAT one. Submissive Chief joins …

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 CharactersAv Playable Podcast

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! @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 of course how he feels about Han Solo. Enjoy! Starring Tristan J. Miller! @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

Alistair goes on a search for artificial life. My own work cited: The Incredible Playable Show - http://playable.show The Book Ritual - https://www.alistairaitcheson.com/games/thebookritual.html Homunculus - https://www.alistairaitcheson.com/games/homunculus.html Links from the episode: Jelle's Marble Runs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJdpnj…

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. Enjoy! Starring Jake Lucas! & Dani Ahrens! @PlayablePodcast…

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 far. Enjoy! Starring Dani Ahrens! @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 games. Enjoy! Starring Chris Calogero! (@RealChrisCal) @PlayablePodcast…

What connects surrealist artist Man Ray to the hacked game emulator that Alistair has been working on? The only way to find out is to tune in and listen. Bon appetit! Or at least the audio equivalent of bon appetit. Bon écoutage? My own work cited: Alistair's Magic Box (the hackable emulator): https://www.alistairaitcheson.com/games/magicbox.html M…

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 blockbuster movie! He shares his thoughts on the good, the bad, and the Nitara. Enjoy! Starring Justin Bowen! (@Ja…

Alistair turns his spyglass of playfulness towards TV quiz show University Challenge: a show whose main gimmick is that the questions are really really hard. He explores the emergent design of these super-difficult questions, and his own experience trying to re-interpret the show as a playful video challenge. Then, he points his ludolicious lens to…

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, busted into TJ's studio and cut him to bits. Brian wanted to find out why. Enjoy! Starring TJ Del Reno! (@TJDelReno, @UnlimitedSXM)…

Alistair looks at chessboards created as interactive art pieces, and relates them to his own experiences making interactive art and performance from chess. Tune in for Takako Saito's smellable chess pieces, Horses Running Endlessly, an egg becoming God, and of course Yoko Ono's chess set where all the pieces are white. Links from the episode: Holly…

Looking through the book Clowns: In Conversation with Modern Masters and reflecting on how the experiences of the clowns in the book have reflected my own creative processes. This first episode focuses on a theme of humility, and how it's affected the design of the games in my interactive stage show. And, for you to play along with at home, a surpr…

[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 wanted to check in with some of his favorites and see what they're up to. So please indulge and accompany him o…

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) Check out his hilarious podcast, Radio Archive Theater: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ra…

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 @OnTheSpotNYC) https://myfirstday.bandcamp.com/ @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 that magical hammer. Enjoy! Starring Justin Bowen! (@JackSquatJB on all social media) Check out his hilarious "W.A.H." Waluigi…

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 Twitch! http://twitch.tv/cycle_tarantino @PlayablePodcast…

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! Starring Jack Brown! (https://www.youtube.com/jackbrownvideos) @JacksonJBrown on IG, @JckJBrwn on Twitter @PlayablePodcast…

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 Tales Podcast! @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 Esposito! (@AgitatedStove) Check out his wonderful D&D Podcast: @CopperPiece and…

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) @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 from action figures to Chewbacca to Stacey Dash. Enjoy! Starring Patrick Hastie! (@PatrickHastie, @NostalgicFront) @PlayablePodcast…

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. Crazy right? Enjoy! Starring Jake Lucas! (@JakeALucas) (@BoogieManja) @PlayablePodcast…

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 training all these different types of boxers. Enjoy! Starring Corky Kneivel! (@CorkyKneivel) Check out his podcast: Dare…

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. Enjoy...if you can! This is a GREAT episode to watch on YouTube so you can see the Red Ring in action: https://youtu.be/xy0GA…

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 thru the magic of the internet. Brian talks with Coach Buddy from Tecmo Bowl and then video game "star" Deadpool crashes the fun. Enjoy! Starring Chris …

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 even reads some of his poetry. Enjoy! Starring Rory Scholl! (@RoryPancakes on IG) @PlayablePodcast #Biden/Harris2020…

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. Enjoy! Starring Brandon Collins! (@AmericanCollins) @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 residents of the island. Enjoy! Starring Tristan Miller! (@TristanJMiller1) @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 seconds to the home ship. Enjoy! Starring Andrew Del Vecchio! (@AndrewJDV) @PlayablePodcast…

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 Justin Brown! (@JBrownDidIt) @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 goes to. Enjoy! Starring Katina Corrao! (@KatinaCorrao) - buy her new amazing children's book Katina Von Silly on Amaz…

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! Starring Matt Storrs! (@MTStorrs) @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 Mark Riccadonna! (@MarkRiccadonna, and check out his podcast: Drinks, Jokes, & Storytelling anywhere you l…

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 Micheal Foulk! (@MichealFoulk) @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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! (@DarinCredible, @SNLNerdsShow) @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 legendary worm in today's society. Enjoy! Starring Patrick Reidy! (@ThePatReidy) @PlayablePodcast…

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) @PlayablePodcastAv Playable Podcast

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 into. Enjoy! Starring Frank Hablawi & John Minus of Non-Productive.com! @PlayablePodcast…

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! Starring Julie Kottakis! (@TheWeirdJulie) @PlayablePodcast ***This Sunday, August 9th at 2:45pm/ET, PCP will be doing a LIVE show for the all-…

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 like to get some vert in outer space. Enjoy! Starring Freddy G! (@OrangeFreddyG) @PlayablePodcast ***On August 9th at 2:4…