Good Game Nice Try

Episodes

1. Friday, May 27, 2022

   Reggie Fils-Aimé is a Super Mario Completionist

   Former President and COO of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé, stops by to discuss his new book, “Disrupting the Game” and some of his favorite memories from his time at Nintendo. He also reveals he’s a Super Mario completionist and shares which character is his go-to in Mario Kart.

2. Friday, May 20, 2022

   The Golden 3 Give Their Best and Worst Games

   We turn the tables on this very special episode of GGNT, and for the first time ever, The Golden 3 (Sonja, Bley and Jen) record together in-person and give their own best and worst video games!

3. Friday, May 13, 2022

   Janina Gavankar on Geek Rage and Indie Games

   Actress Janina Gavankar stops by to chat with Sonja and Bley about the upcoming Borderlands movie and why she sympathizes with geek rage. She also shares what she’s currently playing and why she loves Portal.

4. Friday, May 6, 2022

   Markiplier is Raising the Stakes

   Markiplier stops by this week to talk about his new interactive series “In Space With Markiplier” and getting his comedic inspiration from “Whose Line is it Anyway?” He also shares which game ending broke his heart and the importance of audio and sound design in horror games.

5. Friday, April 29, 2022

   Dr. K on Being a Healthy Gamer

   Expert of gaming psychiatry and co-founder of Healthy Gamer, Dr. K, joins Sonja and Bley to discuss the positive and negative impact gaming can have on mental health and how games like Tetris can help with trauma. He also shares how he’s built a healthier relationship around gaming in his own life.

6. Friday, April 22, 2022

   Jaroslav Beck on Beat Saber and the Modding Community

   Composer Jaroslav Beck stops by to chat with Sonja and Bley about what goes into mapping songs on Beat Saber and why he loves to work with the modding community to make the game even better. He also shares exciting Beat Saber news including a new EDM music pack!

7. Friday, April 15, 2022

   BrookeAB on the GTA Metaverse

   100 Thieves streamer BrookeAB stops by to chat with Sonja and Bley about her video game start playing Freddi Fish as a kid and how just because she’s a Twitch streamer, doesn’t mean she’s actually good at video games. She also explains why she thinks the metaverse exists in GTA and what it’s like living in the 100 Thieves House.

8. Friday, April 8, 2022

   Ben Schwartz on Sonic 2 and the Sonic Universe

   Ben Schwartz aka Sonic himself is back on the pod to chat all things Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and why fans of the games are going to love the movie. He also reminisces on old video game instruction manuals and what characters he’d love to see in the Sonic Universe.

9. Friday, April 1, 2022

   Zac Eubank on Horror Tropes and Live RPGs

   Hyper RPG co-founder Zac Eubank joins Sonja and Bley to discuss how fan engagement with shows like Lost paved the way for audience engagement in his own projects. He also shares info on his new show, “KOllOK”, which horror films he draws inspiration from, and what character he wants Sonja to play.

10. Friday, March 25, 2022

    Ify Nwadiwe on Mortal Kombat Fight Club

    Writer and comedian Ify Nwadiwe stops by to reminisce about the high school teachers who let him play RuneScape and StarCraft during class. He also discusses joining a martial arts club that became a Mortal Kombat fight club and shares what it’s like to write for Apex Legends.

11. Friday, March 18, 2022

    AR12 on the Intersection of Cars and Video Games

    Nick from AR12 stops by to discuss what video game got him into cars in the first place. He also shares which car from Forza Horizon 4 he loved so much that he bought in real life! Plus, Bley gives his thoughts on Elden Ring.

12. Friday, March 11, 2022

    Steven Spohn and Alanah Pearce are Changing the Game

    Steven Spohn and Alanah Pearce stop by to discuss what it was like working together to organize the Video Game Accessibility Awards and the importance of educating people on accessibility in gaming. They also share how video games have strengthened their friendship and dish on who is more competitive of the two.

13. Friday, March 4, 2022

    LittleSiha Has Always Wanted to Dance

    Just Dance streamer LittleSiha stops by to discuss her streaming origin story and how Sonja played a big role in her journey. She also shares what goes into her 3 hour speed run dance streams and why she loves the Mass Effect Trilogy.

14. Friday, February 25, 2022

    Shen Ye on the Vive Flow and the Future of VR

    Shen Ye stops by to chat about his journey to becoming Global Head of Hardware at HTC and what went into creating the Vive Flow VR Headset. He also discusses the HTC mission of putting humanity first when developing VR technology and shares how VR can be used as a tool for mental health, job training, rehabilitation, fitness, and more.

15. Friday, February 18, 2022

    Daniel Mullins on Inscryption and Game Jams

    Game Developer Daniel Mullins joins Sonja and Bley to chat about what went into making Inscryption and how it got its start on a game jam. He also shares memories of playing Pokemon on the Gameboy Color. Plus, we continue with more #GameBookClub playing Firewatch!

16. Friday, February 11, 2022

    Steven Spohn on the Power of the Gaming Community

    Senior Director of AbleGamers Steven Spohn chats with Sonja and Bley about the impact Ultima Online had on him and how he worked for years in secrecy on the Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller. He also reminisces on playing Atari Tennis and gives his opinions on Star Wars Galaxies. Plus, we have a #GameBookClub update!

17. Friday, February 4, 2022

    Arif Zahir Wants More Max Payne

    Actor and musician Arif Zahir stops by to share how he went from impersonating Cleveland Brown in Call of Duty lobbies to actually voicing the character on Family Guy. He also discusses his brief foray into magic on his Youtube channel and why he wants more Max Payne.

18. Friday, January 28, 2022

    Larry Kosilla is All About the Detail

    Renowned auto detailer Larry Kosilla stops by to share how his passion for car detailing has led him to the video game world with a new car detail simulator. He chats with Sonja and Bley about the process of creating his new DLC and how game designers got so many details right - including what’s in his studio fridge.

19. Friday, January 21, 2022

    Maven is a Call of Duty Detective

    Esports commentator Maven joins Sonja and Bley this week to talk about the evolution of esports and his journey to commentating for Call of Duty League. He also shares what games make him rage quit and how he susses out COD cheaters.

20. Friday, January 14, 2022

    Rahul Kohli on Red Dead and Remasters

    For actor Rahul Kohli, video games are the foundation of his being. He stops by the pod to discuss his love of Red Dead Redemption and video game remasters. He also shares how Joel from The Last of Us inspired his look on Midnight Mass and what video game soundtracks get him pumped on set.

21. Friday, January 7, 2022

    Gabe Hicks on Dating Sims and RPGs

    Game Designer and professional Dungeon Master Gabe Hicks joins Sonja and Bley to share details about his new Goblin dating sim. He also discusses his early DnD characters and gives some tips on what makes a good DM. 

22. Friday, December 31, 2021

    Unspeakable on the Power of Minecraft

    YouTuber Unspeakable stops by to dish on the planning that goes into his crazy stunts and videos (giant ball pit, anyone?). He also discusses the longevity of Minecraft and its impact on the gaming community. Plus, Sonja and Bley give an end of year gaming recap.

23. Friday, December 24, 2021

    Sneaky is Just Having a Good Time

    Pro League of Legends player Sneaky stops by to chat about his path to becoming a professional gamer, how he keeps 11-hour streams fun, and his journey into crossplay.

24. Friday, December 17, 2021

    Ken Levine on Sticking the Landing

    BioShock creator Ken Levine stops by this week to discuss all things BioShock and share his thoughts on the evolution of narrative games. He also answers your burning BioShock questions. Plus, we wrap up our first ever Game Book Club!

25. Friday, December 10, 2021

    Jonathan Blow on the Art of the Puzzle

    Game Designer Jonathan Blow stops by to discuss the process behind making the critically-acclaimed games Braid and The Witness. He also gives his thoughts on VR and shares some of the games that inspire him.

26. Friday, December 3, 2021

    Jackie Kashian Loves a Good Victory Screen

    Comedian Jackie Kashian joins Sonja and Bley to chat about the time she called Nintendo’s help line. She also shares how she got into video games through a bowling club in high school and confesses to spending thousands of dollars on romance novels.

27. Friday, November 26, 2021

    Jonny Cruz on Channeling His Inner Loki

    Jonny Cruz stops by to share how he tapped into the voice of Lúcio in Overwatch. He also dishes on being a video game completionist and discusses what Zelda has meant to him over the years.

28. Friday, November 19, 2021

    Tara Strong is the Voice of Our Childhood

    Legendary voice actress Tara Strong joins Sonja and Bley to give the scoop on what it was like to enter the MCU as Miss Minutes on Loki. She also shares the advice Stan Lee gave her and discusses why she thinks her role of Raven speaks to so many people.

29. Friday, November 12, 2021

    Adam Sessler on the Return of G4

    Adam Sessler joins Sonja and Bley this week to give the scoop on the re-launch of G4! The X-Play host shares his thoughts on the evolution of the gaming industry and how he went from working at a bank to playing video games as a career.

30. Friday, November 5, 2021

    Sam Riegel on Playing Games for a Living

    Sam Riegel stops by this week to give the scoop on Critical Role’s third campaign and the upcoming Critical Role animated series. He also shares the epic text thread between the cast and why he’ll choose the Fantastic Four over the X-Men any day.

31. Friday, October 29, 2021

    Ashly Burch Was A Gamer Before She Could Talk

    Ashly Burch has been a gamer for as long as she can remember and she joins Sonja and Bley to talk about the early N64 games she loved and what games she’s looking forward to playing next. She also shares what it was like to reprise the role of Aloy in the highly-anticipated Horizon Forbidden West! Plus Bley and Sonja take on another fan request.

32. Friday, October 22, 2021

    Jason Kelley on Breaking the Loop

    Jason Kelley joins Sonja and Bley to talk about his journey from working in a cubicle to voicing Colt Vahn in this year’s critically-acclaimed game Deathloop. He also shares how golfing video games have improved his real-life golf skills and looks back fondly on his first gaming console, the Atari Blip.

33. Friday, October 15, 2021

    Liam O’Brien on Going to Narnia on a Regular Basis

    Liam O’Brien stops by to discuss his nerd journey, from his first gaming console, the Vectrex, to playing Dungeons and Dragons professionally with Critical Role. He also shares his long list of favorite games and dishes on the game that makes him rage quit.

34. Friday, October 8, 2021

    Giancarlo Esposito on the Art of the Villain

    Giancarlo Esposito joins Sonja and Bley to talk all things Far Cry 6! As the franchise’s latest villain, Antón Castillo, Giancarlo discusses the preparation that went into the role, what it was like to act in a video game, and who he thinks is the best villain of all time. Plus, listen for your chance to snag your own copy of Far Cry 6.

35. Friday, October 1, 2021

    Timm Woods on the D&D Renaissance

    Professional Game Master Timm Woods is this week’s guest and he gives Sonja and Bley a crash course in RPGs. He shares his tips for becoming a good Dungeon Master and dishes on his favorite world to play in. From Dungeons & Dragons to Star-Crossed, a game of forbidden love, Timm shows us that when it comes to RPGs, the possibilities are endless!

36. Friday, September 24, 2021

    Mari Takahashi is the Ted Lasso of ESports

    Mari Takahashi is back on the pod to talk all things Esports! As the newest co-owner of Esports organization Spacestation Gaming, Mari joins Bley and Sonja to chat about paving the way for others in the industry, being an ESports superfan, and why she’s just looking to become the Ted Lasso of gaming.

37. Friday, September 17, 2021

    Sam Humphries Needs to Vent About Atari’s E.T.

    Comic book author and TV host Sam Humphries joins Bley and Sonja this week to talk about his journey from dropping out of art school to writing Comics for Marvel and DC. He also shares how the movie Coco provided inspiration for Nightwing and what games he loves to zen out to.

38. Friday, September 10, 2021

    Darin De Paul is a Man of Many Voices

    Voice actor Darin De Paul stops by this week to share his journey into voicing some of gaming’s most iconic characters, from Reinhardt in Overwatch to Dr. Samuel Hayden in Doom. He also talks about the glitz and glamour of Broadway (i.e. gaming backstage) and dishes about his upcoming role in the highly anticipated Halo Infinite.

39. Friday, September 3, 2021

    Ian Hecox Can’t Stop Playing Civilization VI

    Smosh co-founder Ian Hecox joins Sonja and Bley this week to talk about his love for Mass Effect and his current addiction to Civilization VI. He also shares where he sees Smosh going in the future (think SNL of the internet).

40. Friday, August 27, 2021

    Kassem G Will Be Your Comic Book Guide

    G4 host Kassem G stops by to give Sonja and Bley the scoop on the highly-anticipated G4 relaunch and shares why he thinks more people should get into comic books. Plus, Conan is back to give a Mario impression no one asked for.

41. Friday, August 20, 2021

    Dan Gheesling is an OG Gamer

    Twitch streamer/Big Brother 10 winner Dan Gheesling joins Sonja and Bley to nerd out about the early days of DOS Command prompts, share the gaming console he purchased with his Big Brother winnings, and give what may be the spiciest answer for least favorite game in GGNT history.

42. Friday, August 13, 2021

    Courtney Miller is a Video Game Fraidy Cat

    YouTuber Courtney Miller stops by to dish on all things Smosh and shares what playing The Sims has taught her about real life. She also admits to being a video game fraidy cat and reveals which games scare her the most. Plus, Bley wrote a video game!

43. Friday, August 6, 2021

    Arin Hanson on Game Grumps and Gitaroo Man

    Game Grumps co-founder Arin Hanson joins Sonja and Bley this week to talk about how Napster played a pivotal part in his career. He also shares his love of the PS2 game Gitaroo Man and dishes on what went into creating the popular dating simulator, Dream Daddy.

44. Friday, July 30, 2021

    Ethan Nestor aka CrankGameplays on What Keeps Him Creative

    Ethan Nestor aka CrankGameplays joins Sonja and Bley this week to chat about his YouTube journey and how boredom can help the creative process. He also dishes on his love/hate relationship with Super Smash Bros. and shares why he thinks Mario Party ends friendships.

45. Friday, July 23, 2021

    Kevin Smith is a Master of the Universe

    Filmmaker Kevin Smith stops by to talk about his latest project, the Netflix series Masters of the Universe: Revelation. He also recounts the time he got an Atari 2600 from a farm in New Jersey and why he thinks Clerks resonated so strongly with people.

46. Friday, July 16, 2021

    Erika Ishii on Using Her Voice

    From video game fan to star of some of the industry's biggest titles, actress Erika Ishii talks a stroll down memory lane with Sonja and Bley to chat about the impact gaming has had on her. She discusses her introduction to gaming with Aladdin on the Sega Genesis, how important D&D has been to her, and why The Last of Us holds a special place in her heart.

47. Friday, July 2, 2021

    Matthew Mercer on What it Takes to be a Dungeon Master

    Critical Role Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer joins Sonja and Bley this week to talk all things D&D, from how Critical Role got started to what it takes to be a successful Dungeon Master. He also shares how D&D helped him come out of his shell and why he has a soft spot for RPGs.

48. Friday, June 25, 2021

    Wolfgang Van Halen is a Gaming Console Connoisseur

    Guitarist and singer Wolfgang Van Halen stops by this week to educate Bley and Sonja on some very niche retro gaming consoles. He also shares what it was like to appear on Guitar Hero and why he thinks Super Mario RPG is one of the best games of all time.

49. Friday, June 18, 2021

    Drumsy on His Virtual Reality World

    YouTuber Drumsy stops by this week to take a trip down memory lane with Sonja and Bley. They reminisce about all things Game Boy and Pokemon Yellow. He also talks about his journey into VR and shares some very hot takes on Minecraft.

50. Friday, June 11, 2021

    Frankie Grande is a Gaymer

    Actor and singer Frankie Grande drops in this week to share what it was like to play the real-life Among Us - Big Brother! He also compares the endurance needed to stream with the endurance needed for Broadway and dishes on gaming with his little sister Ariana Grande.

51. Friday, June 4, 2021

    Reggie Watts on the Future of VR

    Actor and musician Reggie Watts stops by this week to share what inspires him, from Dreamscape to The Chronicles of Narnia. He also nerds out with Bley and Sonja about the future of VR.

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52. Friday, May 28, 2021

    Loserfruit on Battling Burnout

    Streamer and professional gamer Loserfruit stops by this week to talk about how surreal it is to be a character in Fortnite, the very real struggle of burnout in streaming, and why she wants to invest in an arcade basketball machine. Plus, Bley answers your questions about the latest Clueless Gamer! We partnered with THQ Nordic to bring you this episode

53. Friday, May 21, 2021

    Cliff Bleszinski is a Renaissance Man

    Video game designer Cliff Bleszinski is this week’s guest and he joins Sonja and Bley to chat about Comic-Con parties, why he loves conventions, and his ventures into Broadway. Plus, Sonja shares the impact Jazz Jackrabbit had on her gaming journey and Cliff offers to chip in for a Jazz tattoo.

54. Friday, May 14, 2021

    Nolan North on his Uncharted Path

    Nolan North AKA Nathan Drake is the guest this week. He stops by to share his journey in voice acting from shouting, “look out, grenade!” to playing some of the most compelling characters in gaming history. He also dishes on his trip to the Uncharted movie set and why he thinks Tom Holland is the right man to take on Nathan Drake.

55. Friday, May 7, 2021

    Blake Anderson is a Semi-Pro Gamer

    Workaholics star Blake Anderson joins Sonja and Bley this week to share his gaming journey, from blasting the Zelda soundtrack with his friends in high school to becoming a semi-pro gamer playing Call of Duty alongside Priestahh. He also has a lot of thoughts on the Captain Planet game.

56. Friday, April 30, 2021

    The Technician on the Creation of CodeMiko

    The Technician stops by this week to dish on the surprising inspiration behind virtual Twitch sensation CodeMiko, the chaos that goes on in her streams (dragon eggs, fart simulators, and mute buttons galore!), and what she sees for the future of the character.

57. Friday, April 23, 2021

    Troy Baker is Searching for his Magnum Opus

    Troy Baker stops by this week to talk about what it was like to star in some of the biggest games of the last decade. He also shares one of his favorite moments from filming The Last of Us Part II that had the whole crew crying. Plus, Conan is back to give his (uninformed) take on The Last of Us and discusses his zombie apocalypse game plan.

58. Friday, April 16, 2021

    Naomi Kyle on the Power of Cosplay

    Actress, writer, host, and all-around gaming badass Naomi Kyle stops by this week to talk about her time at IGN, her least favorite Star Wars game, and which Uncharted character she thinks Bley should cosplay as (no, it’s not Nathan Drake). Plus, Bley and Sonja tackle the subject of video game fatigue in another fan request.

59. Friday, April 9, 2021

    Mike Drucker on the Despair of Silent Hill 2

    Comedy writer Mike Drucker joins Sonja and Bley this week to dish on his new book on Silent Hill 2. He also give the scoop on what it was like to work at Nintendo as a localizer for Kid Icarus and shares what Mario-scented cologne smells like. Plus Olan Rogers is back to talk about what game causes him to rage quit (hint: it involves a bubble shield).

60. Friday, April 2, 2021

    Katie Nolan is Definitely a Gamer

    ESPN personality Katie Nolan takes a break from the sports world and joins us in the gaming world to nerd out with Sonja and Bley about her one true love (besides her dog): video games. She gives us her thoughts on Call of Duty, dishes on indie games, and shares how she skipped chemistry in college to master Guitar Hero left-handed. Our takeaway? Katie Nolan is definitely a gamer.

61. Friday, March 26, 2021

    Robert Kirkman is Invincible

    The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman joins Sonja and Bley this week to dish on his new superhero series, Invincible. He shares what it was like to work with Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, and vents about that time he rage quit Chrono Trigger. Plus Bley and Sonja talk about the best video game soundtracks of all time.

62. Friday, March 19, 2021

    Gus Johnson is a Monogamous Gamer

    Youtuber Gus Johnson stops by this week for a deep dive into the 1998 PC game, Jurassic Park Trespasser. He also talks Skyrim strategy and enlightens Sonja and Bley on the art of winning at an arcade stacker machine. Plus Conan is back to unbox his very own LANDle!

63. Friday, March 12, 2021

    Olan Rogers Can’t Beat Dark Souls

    Comedian and creator of Final Space Olan Rogers stops by this week to discuss how he can’t win at Dark Souls (and how it’s disappointing for his family). He also shares his love for Blitzball in Final Fantasy X and hypes up the best Jet Ski video game of all time: Wave Race 64.

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64. Friday, March 5, 2021

    Shannon Woodward is a Dr. Mario Ninja

    Actress Shannon Woodward stops by this week to talk about what she took away from her role as Dina in The Last of Us Part II and how surreal it was to see herself as a video game character. She also shares the insanely specific reason behind her least favorite game and how she’s on a mission to become the Bobby Fischer of crossword puzzles.

65. Friday, February 26, 2021

    Joel McHale Thinks Video Games Are the Future

    Actor and comedian Joel McHale joins Sonja and Bley this week to chat all things Fortnite, including tips he got from his kids and his “Saving Private Ryan” approach to the game. He also reveals why Dark Souls is harder than running in a marathon, and workshops his ideal video game, “Wine Cellar.”

66. Friday, February 19, 2021

    Herman Li is a Guitar Hero

    DragonForce guitarist Herman Li says playing his band’s song Through the Fire and Flames on Guitar Hero is even harder than playing it in real life! The power metal musician stops by this week to talk about what video game soundtracks inspire him, how he sealed the deal with his wife, and the time his dad threw his Atari 2600 out the window.

67. Friday, February 12, 2021

    Allie Long Wants to Beat Everybody

    Whether it’s the soccer field or the Call of Duty battlefield, Allie Long is a competitor! The World Cup champion joins Sonja and Bley this week to talk about her love of trash talking and getting into fights with virtual refs when she plays FIFA. Plus, WWE superstar Xavier Woods is back for an NC-17 conversation about Mario Kart.

68. Friday, February 5, 2021

    Jimmy O. Yang is Off the Heezy

    Silicon Valley star Jimmy O. Yang is confident he can take on anyone in NBA Street. The actor and comedian stops by this week to chat with Sonja and Bley about why the PS2 is his preferred gaming console and why he isn’t a “cut scenes” guy. He also shares what game he and his co-stars couldn’t stop playing on the set of Crazy Rich Asians.

69. Friday, January 29, 2021

    Thomas Middleditch is a party LANimal

    This week actor and comedian Thomas Middleditch drops by GGNT to reveal juicy details about his pre-Silicon Valley party days! And by that we mean hot, sweaty LAN parties in his hometown of Nelson, British Columbia. Thomas also waxes nostalgic about the good old days of arcade games, like the time he hit the jackpot at an Esso station. Plus: he mercilessly mocks Sonja’s love of Animal Crossing.

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70. Friday, January 22, 2021

    Laura Bailey Wants to Romance Your Character

    Prolific voice actress Laura Bailey is this week’s guest and with over 500 roles under her belt, there’s a lot to talk about! Laura discusses her start voicing Kid Trunks in Dragon Ball Z and her path to the award-winning role of Abby in The Last of Us Part II. Plus, she shares the story of how Critical Role began and how the Dungeons & Dragons web-series has made her a more empathetic person.

71. Friday, January 15, 2021

    Cody Bellinger is a Video Game Viking

    World Series Champion and Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger puts down the baseball bat and picks up the Nintendo controller as this week’s guest on Good Game Nice Try. The MLB All-Star swings by to chat about his acting debut as viking Otta Sluggasson in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. He also reveals which Dodgers teammate is the weakest link on his Call of Duty Squad. Plus, Sonja and Bley want to give you a chance to win your own copy of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla!

72. Friday, January 8, 2021

    Good Game Nice Guy, Devin Druid

    13 Reasons Why star Devin Druid joins the party this week to talk about the time his mom threw his Xbox (yikes!), the hours he spent playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater, and how he leveraged booking a role to get Overwatch. Plus, WWE star Austin Creed stops by to talk all things couch co-op!

73. Friday, January 1, 2021

    AtomicMari is a Real-Life Lara Croft

    New year, new episode! Professional ballerina turned gamer AtomicMari stops by this week to chat about how Lara Croft inspired her to see the world (and the time she almost slid off of a glacier, just like Lara!). She also reveals why she has such a bittersweet relationship with her least favorite game. Plus, Bley and Sonja get spooked by Silent Hill.

74. Friday, December 25, 2020

    Chip Chat with Ron Funches

    Ron Funches doesn’t remember a time when video games weren't in his life. The comedian stops by this week to talk to Bley and Sonja about his love of Twitch, how Super Mario 3 sealed the deal for him and his wife and how he judges someone’s character based on their Ms. Pac-Man strategy (hint: save the power pellets for last!). Plus Bley and Sonja name their favorite games of 2020.

75. Friday, December 18, 2020

    Austin Creed Isn’t a Side Quest

    The charismatic WWE Superstar joins the podcast this week to discuss the earth shattering impact video games have had on his wrestling career - as well as what it meant to him to see a Black video game character for the first time growing up as a kid. He also reveals the genesis of his hit Youtube channel Up Up Down Down, and how the love for his all-time favorite game is the sole reason he still owns a GameCube. Plus, Sonja and Bley recommend a list of games that will make you... smarter?

76. Friday, December 11, 2020

    Alanah Pearce Gets Cyberpunked

    The most anticipated game of the year is finally here! In this special Cyberpunk 2077 themed episode, gamer & journalist Alanah Pearce drops by to discuss how she ended up as a character in the actual game, and reveals some surprising behind the scenes tidbits about her character's creation (they even got her birthmark right!) She also talks about the time she put her dad in VR and why she thinks Alan Wake doesn’t actually like his wife. Plus, Conan O'Brien crashes the podcast to give his official Cyberpunk 2077 review, and has some very strong opinions about the futuristic world of Night City.

77. Friday, December 4, 2020

    Top of the Mornin’ with Jacksepticeye

    Jacksepticeye’s in the hot seat this week! He shares how a dark period in his life ultimately led to him becoming one of the most popular gamers ever. The YouTube star also talks about the time he got trolled by Sonic, how social media can be a force for good, and the game that he considers to be “absolute dogshit.” Plus, he gives Bley and Sonja pointers on how to craft the perfect Irish insult.

78. Friday, November 27, 2020

    Ben Schwartz Can Beat You With His Toes

    Ben Schwartz, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog himself, has been playing games since he was a kid (and had some, uh, interesting techniques). He chats with Bley and Sonja about how video games are still a huge part of his life. He’s the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, hosts hyper-competitive Mario Kart tournaments, and has shed tears over Ori and the Blind Forest. Plus, Ben shares what it was like to achieve his childhood dream of writing one-liners for C-3P0.

79. Friday, November 20, 2020

    T-Pain vs. Pac-Man

    Good Game Nice Try kicks off with Grammy Award-winning rapper and Twitch star, T-Pain! Mr. “Buy U a Drank” himself stops by to chat with Sonja and Bley about his vendetta against Pac-Man, what he thinks of his early lyrics (hint: cringey!), and how 8-bit sound inspired his music. Plus, a clueless Conan O'Brien opines on “Among Us.”

80. Wednesday, November 4, 2020

    Introducing Good Game Nice Try!

    What happens when a Twitch star joins forces with the brains behind Conan’s Clueless Gamer? Pure video game magic! Each week Sonja Reid aka OMGitsfirefoxx and Aaron “Bley” Bleyaert nerd out with your favorite actors, musicians, comedians, gamers, and athletes who are as passionate about gaming as they are. From T-Pain venting about Pac-Man to AtomicMari becoming a real-life Lara Croft—guests share the games that they most loathe and love. Plus there will be epic stories, reviews, recommendations, and giveaways. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s to come. First episode drops Friday, November 20th.