Before engaging with this episode please make sure your seatbelts are securely fastened and your helmets are comfortably seated on your heads. This is the "Safety" episode! Greg demonstrates how his limbs fly off. Giovanni makes jokes for 90's kids again (for no reason). David learns about old popsicle commercials. Tess is away this episode (for safety reasons). As always, a huge, huge thank you to our patrons. Your support means the world to us. If you want to become a patron (and get access to some exclusive podcasts) you can sign up at patreon.com/LTRT.  Why don't you give us a follow at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, where we're putting on a variety of shows for your entertainment. You can also catch vods of past streams over on our YouTube page.  If you want to talk to us, find us on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice.  Games discussed include The Incredible Crash Dummies, Resident Evil, and Mario's Tennis

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Safety

LTRT is performed in front of a live studio audience. LIVE FROM THE OUTDOOR DOME IT'S LEFT TRIGGER RIGHT TRIGGER (presented by Tyler Perry Studios*) - TONIGHT - JAMIE KENNEDY - GIOVANNI'S SCARY WEATHER - HOT, HOT GAME NEWS - DAVID FLAMM CATCHES LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE - NEW YORK CITY MAYORAL CANDIDATE SWAMP DRIZZLE - BLOOD PACTS WITH GREGORY - TOP TEN WEATHER - TESS'S CENTRIST WEATHER FORECAST - AND MUSICAL GUESTS: ROGER ...AND JERRY??  As always, a huge, huge thank you to our patrons. Your support means the world to us. If you want to become a patron (and get access to some exclusive podcasts) you can sign up at patreon.com/LTRT.  Why don't you give us a follow at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, where we're putting on a variety of shows for your entertainment. You can also catch vods of past streams over on our YouTube page.  If you want to talk to us, find us on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice.  Games discussed include Pokémon Black and White, From Dust, Mario Golf: World Tour, and Spiritfarer Show Notes:  *Left Trigger Right Trigger is in no way associated with Tyler Perry Studios. 

Weather

Just in time for hot gamer summer we're here to guide you to... Guides? It's the Guide episode, brought to you by friend of the show Lily from Jam Eater Records & Jam Eater Gaming. Royalties* will be paid out in the form of crunchyroll subscriptions. Thanks, Lily! In this episode: Giovanni turns his keyboard into a talkbox. David reads the youtube comments (and regrets it). Greg contract V-lung. Tess recounts the history of the inner sphere.  As always, a huge, huge thank you to our patrons. Your support means the world to us. If you want to become a patron (and get access to some exclusive podcasts) you can sign up at patreon.com/LTRT.  Why don't you give us a follow at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, where we're putting on a variety of shows for your entertainment. You can also catch vods of past streams over on our YouTube page.  If you want to talk to us, find us on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice.  Games discussed include Baba is You, Nier: Automata, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, and MechWarrior 2 *we don't pay royalties sorry lol Show Notes:  Giovanni's Message Greg's Guide to Sin

Guide

Listeners - pull yourselves away from New Pokémon Snap - we've got a special guest and a nice new episode to "focus" on... get it? Like a camera focus...? Asher Silverman of Gender Revel joins us for this episode on the topic of Camera. In this episode: Asher sparks a heated discussion. David waves off the paparazzi. Giovanni takes explicit photos. Greg stares menacingly into the camera. Tess does their best Professor Oak voice.  Check out all of Asher's art at gender_revel on instagram As always, a huge, huge thank you to our patrons. Your support means the world to us. If you want to become a patron (and get access to some exclusive podcasts) you can sign up at patreon.com/LTRT.  Why don't you give us a follow at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, where we're putting on a variety of shows for your entertainment. You can also catch vods of past streams over on our YouTube page.  If you want to talk to us, find us on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice.  Games discussed include Ghost of Tsushima, Umurangi Generation, Pokémon Sword and Shield, Mario Kart 8, and World of Horror.

Camera feat. Asher Silverman

Listeners... All we have to say is, this episode will SHOCK the WORLD because it is none other than the SHOCK MASTER Wrestling... episode. And what would an episode be with approximately seven minutes of discussion about Mega Construx? In this episode: Giovanni does some good flips. Tess takes some bumps like a real jobber. David gets slammed on the apron (the hardest part of the ring). Greg retains the championship belt.  As always, a huge, huge thank you to our patrons. Your support means the world to us. If you want to become a patron (and get access to some exclusive podcasts) you can sign up at patreon.com/LTRT.  Why don't you give us a follow at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, where we're putting on a variety of shows for your entertainment. You can also catch vods of past streams over on our YouTube page.  If you want to talk to us, find us on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice.  Games discussed include WWF War Zone, WWF Raw, No More Heroes, and Double Dragon Show Notes: Mega Construx Pokémon Sets The Shockmaster Debuts

Wrestling

Listeners, you'll be happy to know that we only spend a few minutes making jokes about NFTs in this episode. We could have done so much more. Really so much more.  In this episode: Giovanni, Tess, and David make like 90 jokes about the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Greg introduces a new segment called Tummy Time. All of your hosts ponder which Crash Bandicoot character would buy an NFT. It's a trip all around - you'll be glad you brought your Map! Please give us a follow over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, where we're mixing some tunes in Fuser and trying to smooch the Pope in Crusader Kings III! If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice. And finally, if you want to support this show (and all our shows) you can throw us a buck or two over at patreon.com/LTRT.  Games discussed include Carto, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Starcraft, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Listeners! The bits are hefty! The insights are high impact! The jokes are... aerobic. This is the Stamina episode. Sorry about the burps... In this episode: Giovanni finds the ultimate stamina bar. David slams a Monster Energy Drink. Greg figures out how to fix live-service games. Tess finally puts the souls-like debate to rest.  Please give us a follow over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, where we're mixing some tunes in Fuser and trying to smooch the Pope in Crusader Kings III! If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice. And finally, if you want to support this show (and all our shows) you can throw us a buck or two over at patreon.com/LTRT.  Games discussed include Death Stranding, RingFit Adventure, Treachery in Beatdown City, and Destiny 2 Show Notes:  Dissecting the Anatomy of the Fight in Treachery in Beatdown City, Colin Spacetwinks, Uppercut NOBODY CLICK THIS GARFIELD LINK IT'S ILLEGAL

Stamina

Okay everyone, let's have a real talk here. We looked at the aftermath of the Cow episode and decided, "we can't do this every episode" so we tried to pick a topic that was a little more serious and a little less ripe for bits and riffing. And this episode on "Language" delivers some some real insights on the topic. We also did a 10 minute bit about how Beedle from Breath of the Wild might be the final antagonist of Hitman. We hope you enjoy! In this episode: David rekindles a longstanding anime feud. Greg learns how to pronounce a new word. Giovanni flirts with semiotics. Tess is assassinated by Agent 47.  Please give us a follow over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, where we're mixing some tunes in Fuser and trying to smooch the Pope in Crusader Kings III! If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice. And finally, if you want to support this show (and all our shows) you can throw us a buck or two over at patreon.com/LTRT.  Games discussed include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, In Other Waters, Ghost of Tsushima, and Signs of the Sojourner

Language

Hey everyone - you're amazing! Because of your generosity, the Annual LTRT 24-Hour Charity Stream raised over $6,400.00 for The Florence Project! That's more than we raised in the last three years combined! We are absolutely, absurdly grateful to everyone who donated and everyone who came by to support us.  But, the fundraising isn't quite done yet! Everyone who signs up to our Patreon in February will have their donation forwarded to The Florence Project! If you've got a buck or two to spare and want to help support the show you can do that over at patreon.com/LTRT. Every bit helps! Listeners - this topic is "Cow." We don't know how to lead into this one. We don't know how to be quippy or clever. Our good friend Tom Zalatnai came to us with this topic and you know, we agreed to it and now it's here. So. This is Cow. All we'll say is that much like a cow, this episode is a wild ride from front to back.  You can find all of Tom's shows over at the Upford Network - that's upfordnetwork.com. Make sure to check out their shows - you might hear a couple familiar voices on some of them.  In this episode: Greg wonders if there's a form of carcinization but for cows. Tom explains how they learned to cook from a digital mama. Tess explores their past names. Giovanni looks for greener digital pastures. David just kind of breaks.  Please give us a follow over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, where we just completed our annual charity stream! If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice. And finally, if you want to support this show (and all our shows) you can throw us a buck or two over at patreon.com/LTRT.  Games discussed include World of Warcraft, Cooking Mama: Cook Off, Pokémon Snap, Cow Clicker, and Mario Kart 64

Cow feat. Tom Zalatnai

Two very important announcements up front! The Annual LTRT 24-Hour Charity Stream will happen on Saturday, Feb 20th at 10 a.m. ET! All funds will benefit The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project! Join us at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger as we play 24 of our favorite games from 2020! LTRT is now on Patreon! If you have a dollar or two and want to support us you can do so over at patreon.com/LTRT. All funds we receive in February will also be donated to The Florence Project as part of our 24 hour stream! Protagonist - it's different than "Hero"... Or is it? Join us for a very special episode in which we finally determine who is the true protagonist of this podcast! David repeats his past lives. Giovanni tries to find a protagonist in an ensemble piece. Colin curses a fickle god. Greg figures out the best way to figure out a protagonist is through a battle royale. Games discussed include Nefarious, The Sims 2, Fortnite, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Please give us a follow over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, in preparation for our upcoming charity stream! If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice. And finally, if you want to support this show (and all our shows) you can throw us a buck or two over at patreon.com/LTRT.  Games discussed include Games discussed include Nefarious, The Sims 2, Fortnite, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Protagonist

 Listeners, is there anything more rewarding than making something with your own two hands? Yes, there is - it's making that something in a videogame. After the ...events... of the last episode, we thought it would be important to record an episode that's actually about videogames. But don't worry - "Craft" is the topic, but we still manage to spend almost 10 minutes talking about the 2006 film The Departed. You know, just like a videogame podcast would do.  David laments the impermanent nature of crafting in games. Giovanni becomes a Scorsese Scholar. Colin blasts some blupees. Greg is censored for calling out yet another website.   We've been streaming at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, so please give us a follow over there. If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice.   Games discussed include Stardew Valley, Resident Evil, FUSER, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Craft

 In the 100+ episodes of this show there are a couple that stand out as true gems. Some of our guest episodes have brought about some truly insightful discussion. Our commitment to Double-O August can lead to some interesting discussions. Even our our yearly Father's Day episodes, which are always off the rails, are at least a fun ride. But none of these episodes compare to the response we received when we covered two very particular topics: "Fruit" and "Egg." Listeners, we have something special for you right now. Presenting the third episode in what we're now calling "The Round Things Saga: Bowl." We hope you enjoy - this is an episode that has, as we like to say around here, "big 'Fruit' energy."  Giovanni stumbles into a cereal conspiracy. Colin talks about sports anime. David learns what it means to be possessed by a horse. Greg seals the fate of this podcast once and for all.  We've been streaming at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, so please give us a follow over there. If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice.   Games discussed include Chex Quest HD, Wii Sports, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, and BloodRayne 

Bowl

Listeners... hoo boy what a year it's been. This year has been painful and difficult in a lot of unnecessary ways, but we've made it through. As we close out 2020 and look towards a new year, we hope this show has brought you some comfort and laughs. As with years past, we sat down to take a look at a few games that best capture the experience of the last year. We promise it's not all maudlin - in fact, there's actually some pretty ok jokes in this one.   Greg hits us with some cool turtle facts. Dave wonders why so many people played anxiety-inducing games this year. Colin drops a reference to Das Kapital (as if they've read the whole thing). Giovanni clings to a himbo that can give us all hope.  We've been streaming at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, so please give us a follow over there. If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rate and review on your podcatcher of choice.   Games discussed include Raft, Among Us, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon.  Show Notes:  Cool Facts for Kids - Turtles How To Chip Away At A Massive Games Backlog, Ari Notis, Kotaku  

2020

Attention!! we've put together a playlist of the music mentioned in this episode! You can listen along by clicking the link down in our show notes! Folks - we're overwhelmed to introduce our very special 100th episode! Almost four years ago we got on a discord call and hashed out what this show would look like. After a couple trial runs we landed on the structure that's carried us through the last 100 episodes. Almost as soon as we released our first episode we got a request to cover Music as a topic. In fact, Music came up every time we asked for topic suggestions. It's by far our most requested topic and we wanted to make sure we did it justice. This is an extra long episode with a ton of commentary from our friends and colleagues who've supported and inspired us over the years. This show wouldn't be what it is without their support, and this show wouldn't exist at all without you, our listeners. Thank you all for 100 episodes! Here's to 100 more! Greg takes us through a musical dreamscape. Dave has flashbacks to his days in QA. Colin gets into a sick groove that doesn't go too fast. Giovanni lets the music take him away.  We've been streaming at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, so please give us a follow over there. If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rate and review on your podcatcher of choice.   Games discussed include Little Nemo: The Dream Master, Sonic the Hedgehog, Donkey Kong Country, and Metroid Prime.  Show Notes:  Playlist of the songs mentioned in this episode The Genius of the Super Mario Bros. "Game Over" Theme, Andrew Schartmann, Slate A video called "Every Time The Lightsabers Clash The Wilhelm Scream Happens" A Reddit Post on whether time travel is possible in the Sonic universe Orson Welles' wine commercial

Music

Rank: it's for more than just stinky cheeses. This episode breaks down all the systems we use to understand hierarchy and competition. Greg laments the loss of his Ms. PacMan high score. Giovanni puts us all in the Stuber-verse. Colin hates on Canada Dry (again). Dave brainstorms a new language specifically for rating games. .... Hey everyone, it's your hosts from Left Trigger Right Trigger! We wanted to let you know that our next episode is our 100th episode! We're going to make it super special so please make sure that you tune in for it! Sorry for hiding this announcement under wingdings. Oh well. Rank: it's for more than just stinky cheeses. This episode breaks down all the systems we use to understand hierarchy and competition. Greg laments the loss of his Ms. PacMan high score. Giovanni puts us all in the Stuber-verse. Colin hates on Canada Dry (again). Dave brainstorms a new language specifically for rating games. We've been streaming fairly consistently over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, so please give us a follow over there. If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rate and review on your podcatcher of choice.   Games discussed include Astro's Playroom, FUSER, Battlefield 3, and Devil May Cry 5

Rank

Left Trigger Right Trigger is a podcast that is 100% not for children. Join us twice a month as we convene the 'video game book club.' Each episode is structured around a topic: anything from 'Trust' to 'Robots' to 'Body Parts'. Listen in as your hosts each bring a game to the table that they think exemplifies that topic in some way. Give us a shot, won't you?

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