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Join us every other week 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 and remember, games are just metaphors.
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Nov 7, 2017
You put your headphones on your head and turn on your favorite podcast app. When you hit play, the mellifluous voices of nerds fills your ears. "Choice" is the topic at hand: who will you listen to first? Will it be Dave, the spookiest host? He questions the value of choice when the rewards are always the same. Maybe you'll go with Greg, the drunkest host? Listen to him explore the pressures of how we choose to spend our time playing games. Or there's Giovanni, the longest host. He interrogates the moral lessons of choice in certain games. Lastly, you might go with Colin, the leftist host. He talks about monsters for some reason. To listen to this podcast, jump ahead to second fifteen. There, your adventure begins!

If you're still convinced you have free will, why not exercise it by stopping by Apple Podcasts and giving us a review?  You can watch us grapple with existential doubt on Facebook and Twitter. And, while you're at it, why no subscribe to our YouTube Channel, where we speak dark utterances into the infinite void. For fun! 

Games discussed include Infamous Second Son, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Papers, Please, and Monster Loves You!

Show Notes: 

Death of the Player - Mattie Brice

I Don’t Trust David Cage to Tackle Domestic Violence in 'Detroit' - Bruno Dias, Waypoint

David Cage on Detroit and its depiction of domestic violence - Martin Robinson, Eurogamer

Detroit: Become Human Trailer Paris Games Week 2017 - IGN (TW Domestic Abuse)

Oct 24, 2017
Welcome, dear listeners, to the spookiest episode yet! Dapper tentacle monster Andrew Zucosky joins the crew to discuss "Horror" in videogames. Mad scientist Greg puts his latest experiment on display. Beppo, the murder clown, comes for your blood. The ghost of Young Sheldon (Praise Be) blesses us with his terrible dreams. Scary Maguire stops in to reanimate jokes that died over two decades ago. It's a real massacre from bloody start to bloody end. 

If you're still alive (or dead, but capable of typing) please take a moment to write us a spooky review on Apple Podcasts. You can also follow us straight to the grave on Facebook and Twitter. And, while you're at it, why no subscribe to our YouTube Channel, where you can watch us murder jokes on the daily. 

Games discussed include Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, CarnEvil, Darkest Dungeon, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, and Limbo

Show Notes: 

Summer Lesson is the scariest VR experience I've ever had by Allegra Frank, Polygon

Oct 10, 2017

He is Risen! The boy-king Sheldon has arrived and a new age is upon us! All shall quiver at the recitation of his holy word: Bazinga! The hosts discuss "Luck" in this episode, but we all know luck is irrelevant when Young Sheldon walks beside us. Giovanni explores the world of mobile games, now irrelevant since all people will be streaming episodes of Young Sheldon during their commute. Dave discusses his conflicted relationship with Mario Party, especially since now the real party is taking place every week on CBS. Greg dives into esports, the only type of sports allowed under the new Bazinga Code of Law. Colin talks about the whims of fate, which were fortunate enough to bring us his holy countenance. Sheldon be praised.

Please take a moment to praise Young Sheldon on Apple Podcasts. Let us know that you've followed the holy scriptures by writing "Bazinga" on our Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, where we will only post reruns of Young Sheldon from here on. 

Games discussed include Candy Crush, Mario Party, Hearthstone, and Hand of Fate.

Show Notes: 

Ball is out of Control: The Rise and Fall of Pinball in New York by John Teti, Kill Screen

Sep 26, 2017
WARNING: This episode, in which the boys discuss the topic of "Excess," contains lewd content in the form of a pug that distracts Colin by performing lascivious acts on a pillow. No pugs, pillows, or hosts were harmed in the making of this podcast. Also, it turned into an anime podcast in the last five minutes. No one is sure how that happened. Listen in as Dave explores the controversy around golden poop, Colin talks about murder, Giovanni makes some type of point about Batman, and Greg also talks about murder. We apologize to the following individuals and groups for this episode: 1) Our significant others 2) Anime fans 3) Shrek.
 
If you feel like you have an excess of praise and need to let it out, you can do that by reviewing us on Apple Podcasts. If that doesn't satisfy you, fell free to also like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel
 

Games discussed include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors, Batman: Arkham Knight, and God of War. 

Sep 12, 2017
"What is this, a crossover episode?" That's exactly what it is! Settle in for this aural  Reese's Cup as the hosts discuss the topic of "Crossovers" in video games. Get lost in the decadent mint chocolate chip flavor of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Crack into the sweet and salty combo of Battletoads & Double Dragon. Struggle to gulp down the Turducken of Yu-Gi-Oh! card mechanics just straight up crammed into every game they can think of! Also, this episode was apparently sponsored by Canada Dry. "Canada Dry: We'll See You in Court!"
 
If you'd like to help us crossover from internet obscurity into D-list celebrity, you can help us do that by reviewing us on Apple Podcasts. Immerse yourself in our fully integrated transmedia experience by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and subscribing to our YouTube Channel
 
Games discussed include Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Battletoads & Double Dragon, Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, and Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure.
Aug 29, 2017

Friend of the show Josh Perault from Taking Initiative joins the boys as they finally wriggle free of Double-O August with this episode's topic: "Hooks." 

You won't have to go fishing for good content in this one! Giovanni casts off the show by addressing his puzzle game addiction. Josh follows that line and pulls in a prize-winning discussion on exploration in games. Greg recounts how one game baited him into nearly ruining his life. Colin bobs into the conversation with some crooked game practices. Dave explains how if you give your dad a ball, he fills the sky with one star; if you teach your dad to roll balls, he messes it up anyway. 
 
We're little fish in a big pond right now. You can really help us grow up to be plump and tasty by writing us a review on Apple Podcasts. Shake out those pellets into our waiting mouths by liking us on Facebook. Help us return home to spawn by following us on Twitter. We might die being eaten by a bear, but that's all the more reason for you to subscribe to our YouTube Channel
 
Games discussed include Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure, The Witness, Fallout 3, Ridiculous Fishing, and Katamari Damacy. 
 
Show Notes: 
 
 
Aug 15, 2017

The hellacious "joke" of Double-O August continues, this time covering the topic of "Books."

Books: what are they? How do people use them? How can they be stopped? These are all terrible questions that go unanswered in this (very quiet) episode, recorded on-location in a library (SHHH!!). Rather than provide practical advice on how to defend yourself from rogue librarians, the hosts cover essential talking points when discussing Books in the context of video games. Greg admits to reading novelizations of Magic: The Gathering and everyone just lets it slide. Colin talks about Spawn: The Movie for no reason. Dave makes a good reference to the classic film Cool Runnings and Giovanni is confused by John Candy. Books!

We hear if you write us a review on Apple Podcasts then the library will waive your late fees. They'll also move you up on the waiting list for that new book you want to read if you like LTRT on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Games discussed include Halo: Reach, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments, Stories: The Path of Destinies, and Spelunky.

Aug 1, 2017

Strap in for the launch of "Double-O August," (Augoost?) a special month full of topics with two Os in them. "Why are they doing this?" you might ask, to which we will reply "Doon't yoou mean, 'why are they dooing this?'"

We're kicking off this "moonth" with a discussion on "Loot." Greg goes over some of the pitfalls of the "Loot 'n Shoot" genre. Giovanni talks about how we can get trapped in a loot loop. Dave divulges his addiction to Diablo 3. Colin just wants to invite you over for a meal or whatever you need. C'mon over, it'll be fun.

Did you know you can boost your chances of getting those rare drops just by writing us a review on Apple Podcasts? It's true! And you can double and triple those chances by liking LTRT on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and subscribing to our YouTube Channel.

Games discussed include Borderlands, Titanfall 2, Diablo 3, and Dungeons.

Show Notes: Lil Wayne hot tub picture reveals he has hooves https://goo.gl/Yc8yjz

Jul 18, 2017

Welcome to the official launch of season two of Left Trigger Right Trigger! We're cranking the drama up to eleven! Friends become enemies! Enemies become lovers! Acquaintances become... well actually they mostly stay the same. Listen in as the podcast you know and love breaks under the pressure of this episode's topic: "Competition." Colin attempts to explain how Smogon University works. Dave struggles with the anxiety of constantly comparing himself to other gamers. Greg makes a horrifying metaphor about the growing e-sports scene. Giovanni tries (and mostly fails) to lift everyone's spirits. We're only 30 brutal beheadings away from being the podcast equivalent of Game of Thrones. Give us a listen, won't you?

Here's a little side competition: whoever writes us the best review on iTunes will win Dave. You can just have him. Imagine that... a Dave of one's own. Also, don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@LTRTcast) We'd love to hear from you. 
 
Games discussed include Pokémon X and Y, Destiny, Overwatch, and Super Monkey Ball.
 
Jul 4, 2017
After last episode's bombshell announcement, we decided to follow up with a theme that involves actual bombs! Revolution is the topic at hand. Whether that means Dance Dancing yourself to fitness or pursuing prisoner 24601 until you jump off a bridge (for whatever reason) we've got all the game discussion you need for this independence day. You know what they say: If we can't [play video games] it's not our revolution! Give us a listen and Happy Independence Day to our listeners who celebrate that sort of thing.
 
Have you done your patriotic duty and reviewed us on iTunes? It'll help us grow and continue to improve the show. And don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @LTRTCast. Let us know what you think, won't you?
 
Games discussed include Little Big Planet 2, Beyond Good and Evil, Freedom Fighters, and All I want is for all of my friends to become insanely powerful
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