Best Andrew Zammit Podcasts (2025)

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Death Stranding 2, Hole and YouTube (Ft. Adam 'Superman' Carnevale) 1:20:28

6d ago1:20:28

1:20:28

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to juloptimize those search engine results in Search Engine Juloptimization 2: Twoptimization and this time they’re joined by fellow gamer Adam Carnevale to look at first impressions of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach for the PS5, Hole for the PC and YouTube for the phone. Plus a bonus deep dive into Dig Deep an…

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Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4, Umamusume: Pretty Derby and Kathy Rain 2 (Ft. Chloe Appleby) 1:19:04

13d ago1:19:04

1:19:04

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to juloptimize those search engine results in Search Engine Juloptimization 2: Twoptimization and this time they’re joined by their best friend Chloe Appleby to look at Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 for the PS5, Umamusume: Pretty Derby for the PC and Kathy Rain 2 for the PC. Plus TCG tips from Mr Ads and plenty of ho…

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Pokemon Scarlet (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition), Gex Trilogy and Baldur's Gate 3 (Ft. Joel Zammit) 2:28:36

20d ago2:28:36

2:28:36

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to juloptimize those search engine results in Search Engine Juloptimization 2: Twoptimization as they look at the biggest, most hyped video game titles and to make this happen they’re joined by their former host/current guest Joel Zammit to look at Pokemon Scarlet (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) for the Nintendo Swi…

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A Beginners Guide to Thumb Cramps (A Normal Video Game Review Podcast) 9:21

23d ago9:21

9:21

Hey, welcome to Thumb Cramps, a normal video game review podcast hosted by Joel Duscher and Jackson Baly (Gamers). Like all normal podcasts, it has come to their attention that people have been crying out for an introduction to the podcast that is easy to listen to; so here it is, A Beginners Guide To Thumb Cramps. Thumb Cramps+ has launched! Ad-fr…

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Mega Man X and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:25:30

27d ago1:25:30

1:25:30

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the finale of 9une and to celebrate they’re joined by their best friend and 9une baby Ruby Innes to take a look at Mega Man X for the Super Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, Alone in the Dark for the PC, Reader Rabbit First Grade for the PC and Pico’s School for the PC. The 9unties were crazy and video games are even…

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Fallout and Other Games (Ft. Ethan Taylor) 1:28:15

1M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

This week on Thumb Cramps, 9une is back in a big way as they’re joined by Ethan Taylor to take a look at Fallout for the Steam Deck, Commander Keen for the PC and Metal Gear Solid for the Steam Deck. Plus a dive into why JD keeps buying Fallout games even though he hasn’t played any and a 11 year old’s journey listening to Thumb Cramps. All classic…

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Mario Kart World and No Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins) 1:16:25

1M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

This week on Thumb Cramps, 9une is postponed to make way for an emergency Juloptimization of the Thumb Cramps feeds to get those stocks back up so please enjoy a very special episode of Nintendo Switch 2une featuring their best friend and biggest fan Andrew Levins! That’s right, it’s an episode of just Mario Kart World to celebrate the release of t…

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The Elder Scrolls: Arena and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith) 1:41:23

2M ago1:41:23

1:41:23

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s 9une. Hmm, 9une. How can Thumb Cramps celebrate such a beautiful month? Easy, they’re joined by the founder of 9une, “Daddy Une” Darcy Smith, to look at The Elder Scrolls: Arena for the Steam Deck, Clock Tower: Rewind for the PC and Nubby’s Number Factory for the PC. This hurt me to type because i still have a sore f…

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Daemon X Machina and Other Games (Ft. Lena Moon) 1:51:39

2M ago1:51:39

1:51:39

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually comes to an end and to help farewell such an iconic month, the boys are joined by the equally iconic guest Lena Moon to look at Daemon X Machina for the Steam Deck, Haste for the PC and Blue Prince for the PC. Plus multiple crises about space, food storage, adult video games and how to p…

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Doom 3 and Other Games (Ft. Tom Reed) 1:28:35

2M ago1:28:35

1:28:35

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and to celebrate they’re joined by scared boy and expert gamer Tom Reed to look at Doom 3 for the Nintendo Switch, Haste (Demo) for the PC and The Blue Prince for the PS5. Plus more UMDs and an even more frightening delivery from the post office. This episode has it all, includ…

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Balan Wonderworld, Hands-On with Nintendo Switch 2 and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:39:33

2M ago1:39:33

1:39:33

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and they’re joined by their good friend Adam Carnevale to look at Balan Wonderworld for the PC. Oh, also, some of the biggest gaming news of 2025 with a hands-on preview of the Nintendo Switch 2 as well as reviews for Doom: The Dark Ages for the PS5 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Ob…

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Bubsy: Paws on Fire! and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:30:36

3M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and this time they’re joined by the third host of Thumb Cramps, Ruby Innes, to look at some misunderstood games including Bubsy: Paws on Fire for the PC, The Graveyard for the PC and Touch My Katamari for the Playstation Vita. You’ll never guess who’s coming to dinner and thank…

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP and Other Games (Ft. Cass Paige) 1:28:27

3M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s a brand new month so they’ve enlisted Cass Paige to help them revisit video games that got mixed or negative reviews from critics and wonder if May-be This Game Is Good, Actually. That’s right, it’s time to look at Lollipop Chainsaw for the Steam Deck, GearGrit DEMO for the PC and Pokemon Picross for the Nintendo 3DS…

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Other Games (Ft. Nick Mason) 1:33:35

3M ago1:33:35

1:33:35

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, and everyone’s favourite video game journalists are joined by The Weekly Planet’s very own Nick Mason to look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the PS5, Stygian: Outer Gods for the PC and Return to Monkey Island for the Nintendo Switch. Plus the return of a fan favourite character and a pitch for all v…

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Game Over: A Musical RPG? and Other Games (Ft. Grace Jarvis) 1:05:01

3M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, and to celebrate the Thumb Cramps boys are joined by first time guest and video game farm expert Grace Jarvis to look at Game Over: a Musical RPG? for the PC, Hollow Knight for the Nintendo Switch and Stardew Valley for the Nintendo Switch. Plus cursed milk knowledge and the tricks to being good at comedy, all…

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Max Payne and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio and Zac Naoum) 1:45:33

3M ago1:45:33

1:45:33

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, and to celebrate such a games filled month they’re joined by Steph Panecasio and Zac Naoum to look at Max Payne for the PS2 for the PS4 for the PS5, Echo Point Nova for the PC, Cube for the PC, Scooby Doo Monster Sandwich for the web browser and Helldivers 2 for the PS5. This is the episode Big Microphone didn…

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Monster Hunter Wilds and Other Games (Ft. Matthew Jackson from Toot Games) 1:47:12

4M ago1:47:12

1:47:12

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, the month where they play games, and to celebrate they’re joined by Toot Games and Trope RPG’s Matthew Jackson to look at Monster Hunter Wilds for the PS5, A Highland Song for the PC and Doom Eternal Ancient Gods Pt. 1 DLC for the Steam Deck. Plus the return of the haunting Bagpuss theme and a review of the ne…

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and No Other Games 45:42

4M ago45:42

45:42

It’s a bonus episode of Thumb Cramps where your video game boyfriends, Joel and Jackson, go through everything announced at a VERY wild Nintendo Switch 2 direct. Video games are crazy. 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 ga…

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Wario World and Other Games (Ft. Dylan and Levi Cooper from Raccoon City) 1:25:51

4M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s the final week of Warch and to celebrate they’re joined by the first ever twins to guest on the podcast Dylan and Levi Cooper from the band Raccoon City to look at Wario World for the Nintendo GameCube, Cairn (DEMO) for the PC, Monster Hunter: Wilds for the PS5 and Facebook Marketplace for real life. Make sure you st…

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WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:34:40

4M ago1:34:40

1:34:40

This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s Warch and they’re joined by the Mario to their Wario, Adam Carnevale, to look at WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! for the Nintendo GameCube, The Children of Clay for the PC and The Sum for Fallout Tactics for the PC. Plus, a new rating system, a new Thumb Cramps Holy Grail and most importantly Bagpuss. Thumb Cramps…

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Wario's Woods and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby) 1:41:56

4M ago1:41:56

1:41:56

This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s Warch and to celebrate they’re joined by Chloe Appleby to take a look at Wario’s Woods for the Super Nintendo, Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo and the Pokemon Trading Card Game for Real Life. Plus loads of information about the new, exciting video games experience ALT: Games AND an unrelated potential scam. …

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Wario Land 3 and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit) 1:31:46

5M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to celebrate Warch and joining the hosts is former host and current guest Joel Zammit to look at Wario Land 3 for the Game Boy Color for the Nintendo Switch, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for the Nintendo Switch, Roid Chimp for the Steam Deck and The King Is Watching (DEMO) for the Steam Deck. Plus good Wario l…

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Super Smash Bros. Melee and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith) 1:46:18

5M ago1:46:18

1:46:18

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Threebuamecube and to help say goodbye they’re joined by Studio Folly’s Darcy Smith to look at Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube, Teardown DLCs for the PC and Marvel Rivals for the PC. Plus, a round of Real Bird, Fake Bird and a reminder that Thumb Cramps can get you in real life. Pl…

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Geist and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:25:38

5M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

This week on Thumb Cramps, the Threebuamecube hype continues as your video game boyfriends are joined by Adam Carnevale to look at Geist for the Nintendo GameCube, A Game About Digging A Hole for the PC and BirdGut for the PC. Plus an unbelievable amount of Doom talk, a tease for upcoming Thumb Cramps content and a plea for the hosts of Talking Tal…

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Mario Kart: Double Dash and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby and Ruby Innes) 1:36:30

5M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

This week on Thumb Cramps, Threebuamecube continues to break records as they’re joined by Chloe Appleby and Ruby Innes to look at Mario Kart: Double Dash for the Nintendo GameCube, Sulfur for the PC and Infinity Nikki for the PS5, the PC and the phone. That’s right, there’s not one but TWO beautiful guests this week! It has never been better to be …

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Viewtiful Joe and Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins) 1:26:46

6M ago1:26:46

1:26:46

This week on Thumb Cramps, Viewtiful Joel and Peter Jackson’s Bing Bongly are joined by one of the biggest gamers of all time, Andrew Levins, to help celebrate the start of Threebuamecube by looking at Viewtiful Joe for the Nintendo Gamecube, Glover for the Nintendo 64 for the PC and Blade Chimera for the PC. Plus Glover 2 news for all the Glover f…

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The Second Ever First Ever Live Episode of Thumb Cramps (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:35:18

6M ago1:35:18

1:35:18

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the second ever first ever live episode of Thumb Cramps, recorded live at Nighthawks Bar on Wednesday Jan 22 2025 with very special guest host Ruby Innes as part of Januwe’reinperson2020fliveuary 2025 live. This episode they talk all about games they’ve been playing in the holiday break as well as bold Nintendo Switc…

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The First Ever Live Episode of Thumb Cramps (Ft. Ruby Innes) 2:00:44

6M ago2:00:44

2:00:44

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first ever live episode of Thumb Cramps, recorded live at Nighthawks Bar on Thursday Jan 23 2025 with very special guest host Ruby Innes as part of Januwe’reinperson2020fliveuary 2025 live. This episode they talk all about their Games of the Year 2024 and a prediction for a game that will be on their Game of the …

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Top 5 Moments in Thumb Cramps in 2024 1:38:01

7M ago1:38:01

1:38:01

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final episode of the year and to celebrate the year that was, Thumb Cramps are counting down the Top 5 Moments in Thumb Cramps in 2024. A walk down memory lane that serves as both a listenable experience and a great first episode for new listeners to catch up on the last 49 episodes of the podcast. Thank you agai…

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The Game Awards 2024 Announcements (Ft. Cass Paige) 48:58

7M ago48:58

48:58

For the second time this week, it’s a brand new episode of Thumb Cramps and they’re looking at all the big announcements from Geoff Keighley’s night of nights, The Game Awards. To ensure that they don’t lose touch with the audience, Thumb Cramps have also invited Cass Paige to join them and hear all about video games! She loved being there! Check o…

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Wave Break and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio) 1:12:29

7M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first episode of season three and they’re joined by GamesHub’s very own Steph Panecasio to celebrate Weezercember to take a look at Wave Break for the SteamDeck, Get to Work for the PC and Seducing Death in The Sims 4: Life & Death and A Date With Death on two screens simultaneously. Plus a potential new favourit…

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The End of the Game The Game and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit and Adam Carnevale) 1:38:20

8M ago1:38:20

1:38:20

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to celebrate the most festive time of year Weezercember and to help with the celebrations they’re joined by Joel Zammit and Adam Carnevale to look at The End of the Game the Game for the PC, Marvel’s Midnight Suns for the Steam Deck, Pirates Uber Alles for Total War 2 for the PC and Having Johnny Baby for real l…

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Lost in Vivo and Other Games (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore) 1:12:40

8M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Novemberween and to celebrate the end of such a spooky month, they’re joined by the only guest to die mid episode of Thumb Cramps, Hayden Bleechmore, to look at Lost in Vivo for the Steam Deck, Home Safety Hotline: Seasonal Worker for the PC and Inside for the Nintendo Switch. Plus a lot of jeans ta…

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Silent Hill and Other Games (Ft. James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies) 1:12:20

8M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time for red hot video game reviews to shoot up your butthole as they’re joined by James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies to take a look at Silent Hill for the PS Vita, Iron Meat for the PC and Star Wars Outlaws for the PS5. Plus the announcement of a second live show! Are tickets sold out by the time you’re seeing this?…

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Hrot and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:21:07

8M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

This week on Thumb Cramps, your video game boyfriends are joined by everyone’s favourite gamer Ruby Innes to look at Hrot for the PC, I Am Your Beast for the Steam Deck and The Rise of the Golden Idol for the iPad. All of them are spooky games for Novemberween if you think that murder is scary and i think we can all agree it is. OoOoOoOo. Also come…

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Cursed to Golf and Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins) 1:18:43

9M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the spookiest time of the year NOVEMBERWEEN and to continue the thrills they’re joined by Mr. TikTok himself, Andrew Levins, to look at Cursed to Golf for the Nintendo Switch, White Knuckle for the PC and Fallen Leaf for the Steam Deck. Plus some breaking news, ventriloquist deep dives, normal emails and a wonderful …

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Silent Hill 2 (Remake) and Other Games (Ft. Lily from Beethoven & Dinosaur and Ethan Taylor) 1:18:35

9M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the spookiest time of the year NOVEMBERWEEN and to celebrate Thumb Cramps are joined by Ethan Taylor from Summerfall Studios and Lily from Beethoven & Dinosaur (formerly of Summerfall Studios) to look at Silent Hill 2 (Remake) for the PS5, The Lake House DLC for Alan Wake 2 for the PC, Fear the Spotlight for the PC a…

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Super Mario Party Jamboree and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith & Woody) 1:35:32

9M ago1:35:32

1:35:32

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the last week of PAXtober and while the convention might be in the past, the essence of PAX (making the video games) is in the now so who better to join your video game boyfriends than real life actual full on video game creators Darcy Smith (Studio Folly) and Woody (Beethoven & Dinosaur). Join them this week as they…

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Things We Saw At PAX AUS 2024 and No Other Games (Live from the Floor of PAX) 1:30:47

9M ago1:30:47

1:30:47

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to break another world record by recording the first ever third ever podcast recorded live from the floor of PAX and look at Sonic x Shadow Generations, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Footy Bash, Game Over: A Musical RPG, The Crew Motorfest, Hexaquest, My Arms Are Longer Now, Matchmaker, Isopod, 420 Blaze It 2, Paraglock…

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Lorn's Lure and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:23:27

10M ago1:23:27

1:23:27

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s PAXtober! PAX Australia starts TODAY and to celebrate they’ve invited the most important member of video game journalism in Australia, Ruby Innes, to join them in the studio to look at Lorn’s Lure for the PC, Ratchet and Clank for the PS Vita and Parappa The Rapper for the PS One. New segments, new themes and new ide…

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit & Adam Carnevale) 1:16:03

10M ago1:16:03

1:16:03

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s PAXtober! PAX Australia is this month and to celebrate Thumb Cramps is dedicating all of October to those involved with panels, games and related activities. To kick the month off, Thumb Cramps are joined by Joel Zammit and Adam Carnevale from D&D is for Nerds to look at The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for the …

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Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection and Other Games (Ft. James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies) 1:25:08

10M ago1:25:08

1:25:08

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of No More Guests ‘Til September Ends but yet again your video game boyfriends have TOTALLY blown it by inviting James Clement (AKA Mr Sunday Movies) to join as they look at Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection for the Nintendo Switch, Duolingo for the Phone and Robocop: Rogue City for the PS5. Plus th…

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Thank Goodness You're Here and Other Games (Ft. James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies) 1:17:05

10M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

This week on Thumb Cramps, we are so sad to report that the rules of No More Guests ‘Til September Ends are broken as Joel and Jackson are joined by their tour mate, friend and huge gamer James Clement (Mr Sunday Movies) to look at Thank Goodness You’re Here for the Nintendo Switch, Mad Max for the PS4 and Deadly Premonition Origins for the Nintend…

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Astrobot and Chop Goblins 1:14:10

10M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

This week on Thumb Cramps, No More Guests ‘Til September Ends continues with Joel and Jackson alone in the studio on the eve of their UK tour as they look at Astrobot for the PS5 and Chop Goblins for the PC. Plus a lot of listener’s fridges and Donkey Kong talk. They love looking at all these fridges. Normal video game podcast. Plumbing the Death S…

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Pizza Tower and Omochapon 58:25

11M ago58:25

58:25

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s No More Guests ‘Til September Ends as your two gamer boyfriends go at it alone to review video games and remain normal while looking at Pizza Tower for the Nintendo Switch and Omochapon for the Nintendo Switch. Will this isolation make Thumb Cramps better or worse? Only time will tell. Plumbing the Death Star and The…

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Penny's Big Breakaway and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale and Hayden Bleechmore) 1:13:24

11M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Pile of Shamegust and unfortunately host Joel Duscher has been struck down with an illness so it’s up to co-host Jackson Baly to team up with his good friends/gamers Adam Carnevale and Hayden Bleechmore to look at Penny’s Big Breakaway for the PC, Little Kitty, Big City for the PC and Luigi’s Mansio…

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The Evil Within and Other Games (Ft. Cass Paige) 1:25:43

11M ago1:25:43

1:25:43

This week on Thumb Cramps, your video game boyfriends are still digging into their pile of shame to celebrate Pile of Shamegust. Joining them for the ride is Cass Paige to look at The Evil Within for the PS5, Shadows of Doubt for the PC and New York Times Word Games for the phone. If video games aren’t for you, don’t worry, they’re also ranking mea…

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Hi-Fi Rush and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit) 1:22:29

11M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

This week on Thumb Cramps, the backlog is getting smaller as the Pile Of Shamegust celebrations continue and this time, former host Joel Zammit is back from the dead to help review games once again as they take a look at Hi-Fi Rush for the PS5, Still Wakes The Deep for the PC and Stardew Valley the Board Game for the real life. It’s 2021 in this po…

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Inscryption and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes and Alexei Toliopoulos) 1:13:33

12M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to work through that pile of shame this Pile of Shamegust as your video game boyfriends (Joel and Ruby) are joined by former movie guy, current video game guy Alexei Toliopoulos to look at Inscryption for the PS5, Ratchet and Clank for the PS4 but also the PS5 and Alan Wake 1 and 2 for the PS5. With every week, …

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Metroid: Zero Mission and Other Games (Ft. Tom Walker) 1:31:40

12M ago1:31:40

1:31:40

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to finish your damn games and work through your Pile of Shamegust! Joining the Thumb Cramps boys this week is #1 fan of the show, Tom Walker, as they look at Metroid: Zero Mission for the Game Boy Advance, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree for the PC and Grand Theft Auto IV with the Warp Eleven mod for the PC. T…

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