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It's Giovanni's Peppa Pig Summer. What is that? Don't worry about it. You will need to traverse the opening section of this episode without this information, but you can do it. Even if you find it challenging, you can get through. Just stick with it.

Giovanni plays with stickers. Greg is very animated. David laughs out loud. Tess wants to hear everyone's stick opinions.

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Games discussed include: Cardpocalypse, Stick Fight: The Game, West of Loathing, Minecraft

It's the most wonderful time of the year when LTRT celebrates everything Dads! Come join us to explore what it means to be, become, and evolve beyond a Dad. And it's our 7th year doing it! We know in our hearts that we wouldn't have been able to do it without all of you, but especially to the big man himself: agent 007, James Bond. Plus a hearty shout-out and potentially an apology to Steely Dan.

In this episode: Tess simulates fatherhood and creates a house of cards. Giovanni exonerates dads everywhere of all their sins. David listens closely for the soundtrack that will attract the most papas. Greg observes grossness in a variety of ways.

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Games discussed include: Crusader Kings 3, The Last of Us, Gears of War, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

It slices! It dices! It may even hold the soul of a tyrannical monster or your next boyfriend! It's Sword! Call today for a chance at a free upgrade to the laser variety at no extra cost (due to a difference in weight, shipping and handling with increase).

In this episode: David sees a big sword. Giovanni swings a fun sword. Tess dates a hot sword. Greg picks the best sword for the job.

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Games discussed include: Final Fantasy VII, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Boyfriend Dungeon, Soulcalibur II

Show Notes:

Greg's radio show playlist

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We need to talk about Travis. We've been trying to keep it quiet and under the radar, but he's really gotten out of hand. Hopefully this play for SEO will sate his dark hunger. Anyways, hope you've been enjoying Tears of the Kingdom!

In this episode: Giovanni proctors the SATs. Tess smiles with the face of death. David builds a community. Greg gets scammed.

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Games discussed include: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, StreetPass, Pokémon Red

Show Notes:

Pokemon Link Cable Ad

It's time to conclude our miniseries on environments! Close your eyes and imagine an overworld. What does it look like? What does it sounds like? Now open your eyes. As you can see, this episode looks nothing like what you were just imagining. But that's OK, just don't look too closely at Greg's corner over there.

In this episode: Giovanni becomes a little cat. David listens closely. Tess calls some plays. Greg gets existential.

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Games discussed include: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Banjo-Kazooie, Madden Football 64, Second Life

We continue our miniseries on environments with Space! Some say it's the final frontier. Some say it's an empty void. Some even say it's really just transparent jelly. No matter where you stand on the issue, whether on the side of the fools or the jelly scientists, we talked about it on this episode. Well.....most of us did.

In this episode: David starts hearing things. Tess starts feeling things. Giovanni goes on a trip. Greg is really stretching the dictionary.

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Games discussed include: Destiny 2, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Mario Teaches Typing 2

Welcome to the first episode of a miniseries on environments! According to Merriam-Webster, a desert is an arid land with usually sparse vegetation. Unfortunately, we spend more time discussing the other definitions and even pronunciations of desert. Is anyone surprised?

In this episode: David starts seeing things. Tess's expectations are dashed. Giovanni is pure evil. Greg looks back on what he's left behind.

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Games discussed include: Assassin's Creed Origins, Merchant of the Skies, Pokemon Go, Hearthstone

Disclaimer: we don't talk about bark at all in this episode. It's a real failure on our part and for that we'd like to apologize. There are several bits we left out there untouched. We're hopeful we can come back and address things like birch bark and the similarities between the names of the skin of a tree and the sound of a dog. One day...

In this episode: David flies over a terrible sight. Greg punches trees. Giovanni tries to get a bigger picture. Tess wants to make better decisions.

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Games discussed include: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Minecraft, Callisto Protocol, Titan Quest

Sleep is essential for humans (and computers). It let's our thoughts settle and our cycles to reset. But what happens when other things invade those restful moments? How do we continue to interact with games while we sleep? And what is sleep really a metaphor for? Surprisingly, we tackle all of these issues, while also discussing the prospect of a permadeath Mario game.

In this episode: Steven falls asleep at the wheel. Tess sleeps to success. David has some strategey sessions while sleeping. Cotton calls Kirby a murderer.

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Games discussed include: Forza Horizon 5, Universal Paperclips, Wild Hearts, Little Nemo: The Dream Master

Michael Buffer, 8 years after starting to use the phrase, trademarked "Let's get ready to rumble!" in 1992. Since then he's sold the rights to several different video games, advertisements, music albums, and more! As of 2018, he's made $400 million in revenue from the trademark. We here at Left Trigger Right Trigger applaud his achievement and hope he won't sue us for saying his iconic catchphrase.

In this episode: Giovanni calls out Jeff Grubb. David wonders how things are the same in different places. Greg taps the well again. Tess hits us with a haymaker.

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Games discussed include: Star Fox 64, Astro's Playroom, 1-2-Switch, Zeno Clash

Aristotle. Plato. Socrates. These philosophers have shaped the way the modern world talks about thought. But what about how we talk about think? Luckily, we're up to the task of filling in the area the old guys left out.

In this episode: David needs some space, Giovanni works on a real stumper, Tess sees the full shape of a game, Greg figures it all out without doing anything.

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Games discussed include: God of War Ragnarok, Return of the Obra Dinn, Braid, Hollow Knight

Strap in and get ready to change Gears! It's finally time to talk about One Piece, and Metal Gear Solid, and also the topic "Gear"!

In this episode: David tries to find the gear that's best for him, Giovanni can't stop picking up Batgirl gloves, and Greg tosses a coin into the gacha machine.

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Games discussed include: No Man's Sky, The Division, and Gotham Knights

Show Notes:

"One Piece deserves better than One Piece Odyssey"

It's the beginning of a new, momentous year! Celebrate in style with your favorite John Leguizamo movie, stare deeply into the magic eye pictures on the wall, and gather around the goo-log! Enjoy our celebration....or else!

In this episode: Giovanni spins some tunes, Tess gets left out in the lurch, David uncovers a Mandela Effect, and Greg pushes the limit

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Games discussed include: Persona 5, Fuser, PaRappa the Rapper, and Neon White

Show Notes:

"Clowns farting": The wild story behind Resident Evil's worst soundtrack

It's time for our end of year episode, so dress up like hipsters, have breakfast at midnight, and feel miserable and magical, because in this episode we're talking '22.

In this episode: Greg goes through a change, David gets pulled back in, Tess uses some built-in time management, and Giovanni finds some closure.

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Games discussed: Inside, Final Fantasy XIV Online, Vampire Survivors, Elden Ring

Show Notes:

Grieving in Elden Ring: my quest for closure in The Lands Between

A yard is just a canvas if you think about it. What art would you make with a yard? A golden meadow? Obstacle course? Altar to the great lost god? All of the above?

In this episode: David meets the neighbors. Giovanni does some landscaping. Tess looks for a bargain. Greg goes for the gold.

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Games discussed: Fallout 76, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Backyard Baseball, Track & Field

Listeners, we finally did it. We know we did a Pokemon episode before... but that was years ago and now it's time for a part 2. 

In this episode: Giovanni explores his love for a franchise. David brushes his teeth with capitalism. Greg trains a fish to be the best there ever was.

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Games discussed include TemTem, Pokemon Smile, and Pokemon: Magikarp Jump.

It's our 150th episode, listeners! A momentous occassion that we present with clear idea and strong voices. Our presentations are coherent, well thought out, and as always our games come first.....lol nevermind, it's got Fruit energy.

In this episode: Giovanni just sounds nasty. David pretty much is. Tess is a reptile house. Greg uuuggghhhhh....

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Games discussed include Starfox 2, Vampire Survivors, Strange Horticulture, and Skyrim

Julie, Kayla and Sam are three high school seniors who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night. Lisa, Mitchell and Hunter are three overprotective parents who flip out when they find out about their daughters' plans. They soon join forces for a wild and chaotic quest to stop the girls from sealing the deal -- no matter what the cost. Anyways, that's the synopsis for the film Blockers.

In this episode: Giovanni gets good. David finds a new path. Greg makes a big swing about what language should and shouldn't be used in video games.

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Games discussed include Overwatch 2, Demon's Souls, and the Pokemon Series

Listeners! We're joined once again by our friendly tentacle aficionado, Andrew Zucosky. He's here to talk all things Monster(s) and we're here to somehow make this about Catholicism. 

In this episode: Giovanni teaches us how little separates humans from rats. David opens our eyes to the monsters of everyday life. Zuco cautions us not to dive too deeply to the origin of horror. Tess asks the ancient creatures of the mountain to make her more monstrous. Greg talks about a video game.

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Games discussed include A Plague Tale: Innocence, Monster Hunter: World, Bugsnax, Alien: Isolation, and The Jackbox Party Pack 4.

Listeners, let's discuss an important distinction. If we make the statement, "this episode is about Precision," is that statement accurate, precise, or both? Make sure to get on twitter and tell us which one is right. Really just go ham. It's @LTRTCast, in case you forgot. 

In this episode: Giovanni ages out of e-sports. David saves us from master hand. Tess has trouble with her locker. Greg buys a broken peripheral. Trombones are here, too. 

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Games discussed: Splitgate, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Splatoon 3, and DJ Hero

Show Notes: 

Trombone Champ

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