Left Trigger Right Trigger

Voice - the medium on which this and so many other types of content depend. It has the power to soothe and anger, sway and shame, enrapture and condemn. Also sometimes it causes ASMR, along with some like... crinkly plastic? Unfortunately for you, dear listeners, this episode only briefly delves into mukbang territory. This is "Voice" - we hope you enjoy!

In this episode - Giovanni does his best Bubsy impression. David tells you about his favorite store on the citadel. Tess has a hard time saying colors. Greg is replaced with his vocal understudy, Grag. 

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Games discussed include: Forza Horizon 5, Brain Age, Bastion, and Mass Effect 2

Show notes: 

Is voice acting always the best option, or are some games better without it? - Samuel James Riley, Games Radar

Gaming and Aging: How Accessibility Impacts Everyone Eventually - Access-Ability, Laura K Buzz

Forza Horizon 5 will add on-screen sign language interpreters in a post-launch update - Kim Lyons, The Verge

Listeners, we have a question for you: what is a surprise? Well, if you're Greg, the answer is "lying." Are lies surprises? Can the truth ever be a surprise? These are the questions we gloss over in favor of discussing the storied career of Bradley Whitford. "Surprise!"

In this episode - David gets tired of leaks. Giovanni is shocked by defying genre conventions. Tess evangelizes the egg rabbit. Greg lies over and over. 

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Games discussed include: The Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Peggle Nights

Listeners - please know that we are not exaggerating when we tell you that this is one of the best 3/4ths of an episode we've ever released. This episode is full thoughtful insights into our relationship to nature as creators, game players, and humans in general. But, it is the nature of the scorpion to sting - and that is exactly what Greg does to the last 1/4th of this episode. This is 'Nature.' Please enjoy. 

In this episode - Tess reflects on the colonial mindset toward nature reflected in media. Giovanni probes the limits of nature as a digital construct. David explores the visual beauty of nature and briefly ponders the concept of the sublime. Greg asks, "why isn't Mario taller?"

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Games discussed include: Eastshade, Offworld Trading Company, Assassin's Creed 3, and Mario Galaxy

Sorry, listeners. You're going to have to attempt this episode again after you've acquired the EARS upgrade. You could try to brute force it but it's really much easier once you have EARS. 

In this 'Metroidvania' episode - Greg opens the show with the longest joke we've ever heard. David succeeds at the metroidvania of life. Giovanni has bad opinions on Hollow Knight. Tess is away - laying low across county lines until the heat dies down. 

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Games discussed include: Metroid: Dread, Ori and the Blind Forest, and Hollow Knight

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BOO! HA! Did that-? No, that didn't scare you? Ah well. Guess it's difficult to create a jump scare through text.

LISTENERS - This is the 'Jump Scares' episode! Special guest Andrew Zucosky joins us once again for the kind-of-scary season!

In this episode - Giovanni starts some unwelcome discourse. David shows off all his limbs. Tess discusses her past levitations. Greg might've invented a game. Andrew shows us his haunted slideshow. 

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.  If you don't have the cash to support us right now you can always leave us a review on your podcatcher of choice. 

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Games discussed include: Dead Space, Half-Life, Area 52, Phasmophobia, and Five Nights at Freddy's

Listeners... you come to this podcast on the day we talk about Marriage 'Weddings' and ask us to commit to the bit? Well okay we'll commit to the bit. But because we want to - not because you asked us. 

In this episode - LTRT GETS AUDITED. Giovanni pays down a dowry. Tess wishes weddings were a little more... dramatic. David discusses some sad wedding proposals. Greg officiates a wedding in Among Us. 

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.  If you don't have the cash to support us right now you can always leave us a review on your podcatcher of choice. 

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Games discussed include: Super Mario Odyssey, Crusader Kings 3, Spider-Man (2018), and Before Your Eyes

Show Notes: 

The Other Side of the Spider-Man Proposal Story - Jef Rouner for Houston Press

Listeners! If David has 49 apples that each sell for a dollar and Greg has 23 dollars, how much will Tess charge them to smash all the apples while Giovanni films it in slow-motion? Turn in your answers in the form of a podcast review. You have just about one hour!

This is the "Math" episode! If you're a math person you'll probably have several complaints to tweet at us. It's ok, we're expecting it. 

In this episode - Giovanni multiplies himself ten million times. Dave blasts some math (hardcore).  Greg relives the 2020 Presidential election for literally no reason. Tess cashes in her one trans joke that she gets every year. 

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.  If you don't have the cash to support us right now you can always leave us a review on your podcatcher of choice. 

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Games discussed include: Math Blaster 1: In Search of Spot, 10,000,000, Griftlands, and Stardew Valley

Listeners! The days have gone down in OOGOOST, now is the time to sell your labor in exchange for fiat. Welcome to the "Jobs" episode!

In this episode - Giovanni explains the gap in his resume. David bemoans the pains of perma-lancing. Greg regrets his career choices. Tess struggles in the gig economy. 

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.  If you don't have the cash to support us right now you can always leave us a review on your podcatcher of choice. 

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Games discussed include: Bravely Default,  Destiny 2, Stardew Valley, and Boyfriend Dungeon

OOGOOST ENDOORES

Episode two of Double-O August 2021 spreads its spores over over your unwary audio devices. Keep this episode in a damp, warm place and let the deep thoughts of our hosts spread through your supple brains. 

This is the "Mushroom" episode! Greg asks if Thanos is a mushroom. David wonders how many people have perished attempting to recreate Mario's diet. Giovanni churns up the fetid underbrush. Tess isn't on mic but she's definitely extending a rhizome through the soil.   

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Games discussed include: Pikmin 3, Super Mario Bros, and World of Warcraft

Show Notes: 

Someone please buy this Thanos swimsuit for us

Or someone put Thanos's face on this swimsuit

THE SCOOURGE OOF DOOUBLE-O AUGUST RETOORNS! 

Welcome listeners to our annual exploration of words that go "oo." This year, we're kicking off this very special month with "Co-op," a word that means many things but mostly seems to mean you can grief your friends in ways they never expected. We hoope yoou enjooy!

In this episode: Greg sees some startling images in his mirror. David realizes he can no longer accept the milk of human kindness. Giovanni makes us all enemies of the coming robot uprising. Tess gets comeuppance for all the times she trolled her friends in cooperative games. 

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.  If you don't have the cash to support us right now you can always leave us a review on your podcatcher of choice. 

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Games discussed include: New Super Mario Bros. Wii, It Takes Two, Left 4 Dead, and Human: Fall Flat

Automation Protocol Initiated - Robot Episode Engaged. 

Alert - this episode is a prequel to the upcoming LTRT special "Double-O August (aka OOGOOST). Engage your auditory devices to comprehend the following:

Proposal 01 - Tess // "What is the Metropolis of videogames?" // Proposal 02 - Giovanni: // "Why are Robots never the protagonist?" 

Proposal 03 - David // "Why do Robots have two legs?"

Proposal 04 - Gregory // "Who is a Robot?"

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Feedback can be provided via appropriate third party applications. 

Summary Protocol: Games discussed include Big Lebowski Pinball, Ratchet and Clank, Apex Legends, and Ghostrunner

Show note Protocol: 

Box art for BattleBots: Beyond the Battle Box

Hey everyone! Boy it's a hot one out there and this episode is no exception! Welcome to Left Trigger Right Trigger, your video game book club! The hottest podcast to hit your ears since Serial Fullmetal Bazinga. It's a regular podcast that you can listen to with ease and comfort. 

During our "NOW PLAYING" section, things get a little... heated. Ted explains how he learned to hotwire cars. Horatio makes us all a nice organic, foraged snack. Jackson gets in debt to the mob, and Kayla... well, you all saw what happened to Kayla. 

Then we move on to everyone's favorite segment, "UPCOMING GAMES" and boy do we have a lot to look forward to! Death's Door... Monster Hunter Stories 2... Call of Duty: Vanguard... we really get hyped in this one. 

Finally, in our emails and corrections section we find out all the ways we've been wrong - EVER! Thanks to you, our wonderful listeners, for making sure we stay on the straight and narrow. We really appreciate it!

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Games discussed include Yakuza 3,  Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Don't Starve Together Evil Genius 2

Take a seat kids, your dad has some bad news. You might've overheard some of my conversations but... I've lost my job at the banana factory. Look, things might be a little difficult soon. What's that? Why'd the fire me from the banana factory? Well because I kept throwing out the bent ones. 

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LISTENERS - welcome to The Fifth Annual Left Trigger Right Trigger Father's Day Dadstravaganza: Expedia Dot Com Comma The Classic Duel Monsters Card Brackets: in Minecraft Close Brackets!!! Giovanni proposes a Dad Game for The Ages. Tess invents weeb dads. David reveals secret palindromes. Greg gets DMCA'ed. 

As always, a huge, huge thank you to our patrons. You're our dads! Thanks, dads! Your dadly 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. 

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Games discussed include Fortnite, Game Builder Garage, Fuser, and NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup

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. 

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Games discussed include The Incredible Crash Dummies, Resident Evil, and Mario's Tennis

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. 

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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. 

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 contracts 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. 

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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

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. 

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Games discussed include Ghost of Tsushima, Umurangi Generation, Pokémon Sword and Shield, Mario Kart 8, and World of Horror.

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. 

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Games discussed include WWF War Zone, WWF Raw, No More Heroes, and Double Dragon

Show Notes:

Mega Construx Pokémon Sets

The Shockmaster Debuts

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

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