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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 16, 2021

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?"

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

Nov 2, 2021

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. 

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. 

Maybe you should head over to lefttriggerrighttrigger.com to find all our social media and other content!!

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

 

Oct 19, 2021

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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. 

Head over to lefttriggerrighttrigger.com to find all our social media and other content!!

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

 

Oct 5, 2021

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. 

Head over to lefttriggerrighttrigger.com to find all our social media and other content!!

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

Sep 21, 2021

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. 

We have a website! You can find all our content there! Check out lefttriggerrighttrigger.com!

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

Sep 7, 2021

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. 

WE HAVE A WEBSITE NOW! You can find all our content there! Check out lefttriggerrighttrigger.com!

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

Aug 24, 2021

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.   

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. 

WE HAVE A WEBSITE NOW! You can find all our content there! Check out lefttriggerrighttrigger.com!

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

Aug 10, 2021

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. 

WE HAVE A WEBSITE NOW! You can find all our content there! Check out lefttriggerrighttrigger.com!

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

 

Jul 27, 2021

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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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

 

Jul 13, 2021

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

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