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Aug 14, 2018

That magical time of year is upon us again: Double-O August returns, bringing with it a whole bunch of topics to delight and confuse. This is the month in which your hosts refuse to talk about anything that doesn't contain a double-o, so we hope you like it? "Cartoons" leads off this holy month, so make sure to tune in and listen to Greg get frustrated with babies. Giovanni defends his strange addiction. Dave teaches everyone how to audio-bend. Colin describes his obsidian hippo. 

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Games discussed include Rugrats: Search for Reptar, Animaniacs, The Legend of Korra, and Garfield: Caught in the Act. 

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eBay Garfields

Jul 31, 2018

In celebration of No Man's Sky's final launch out of its Beta phase and into the full fledged game it was meant to be, your hosts at LTRT have put together this show on the subject of "Beta." While thee inventory management simulator NMS has finally turned into the game it was meant to be, that isn't the case for other games caught in a perpetual Beta state. Giovanni explores how Betas just ruin games forever. Greg asks important questions about the role Betas play in esports. Colin makes reference to Le Internationale, but doesn't follow through. Dave settles an argument that somehow involves Mothra. 

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Games discussed include Fortnite Battle Royale, Wrecked, Arms, and Dota 2
 
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You call this a jelly donut??
 
Corvo Studios Seagull Game
Jul 17, 2018
Toniiiiiight. We are Pets. So let's fill the bowl with kibble, or we can all nibble, on some boooones. "Pets" is the topic in this episode, which is appropriate since they needed to spray Colin with a water bottle in this one. Tune in as Greg recounts the trauma of the worst crime ever perpetuated against him. Giovanni frets over virtual birds. Colin explores his unprocessed feelings towards Tubs the cat. And Dave just tries to pet some digital dogs.
 
Note: Colin, in his "Vacation Dave" state, conflated Digimon Tamagotchi with all Tamagotchi. He regrets this mistake. Please no emails. 
 
 
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Games discussed include the Pokemon series, Nintendogs and Cats,  Neko Atsume, and Fallout 4
 
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Mo’ Neopoints, Mo’ Problems: How That Website We Liked As Kids Became An Economist’s Nightmare, Victoria McNally
 
Dogmeat, Fallout 4, and the Anxiety of Everything, Reid McCarter
 
DIGIMON SQUISHABLES ARE A THING
Jul 3, 2018
Vacation: all you ever wanted? Vacation, *had* to get away? These are the big questions we ask on this episode of LTRT. Vacation Dave takes everyone on a pleasure cruise through this relaxed, Island Time centered episode. Grab your drink and feel that banana wind as we explore Vacations both literal and metaphorical. Dave takes us to a bougie, but comfortable tourist resort. Colin smashes that shit apart in his personalized va-kaiju-ation. Giovanni takes us on a delightful gay-cation. Greg brings us home with more of a stay-cation experience.
 
 
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Games discussed include Butterfly Soup, Toy Story, Wii Sports Resort, and Godzilla: Monster of Monsters
 
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The Perfect Human BodyBBC
 
The Legend of D.B. CooperWikipedia
 
This Dog is a Charming Paleontologist, Vanessa Gritton
 
Greg is Obsessed with this song Synthetic LifeYouTube
 
Smash Mouth Is Not Sugar Ray, Reality
 
Jun 19, 2018
Dads... What are they? Who are they? How did they come to be? These questions and more tickle your ears as your hosts plumb the depths of Dadhood, Fatherhood, and Daddyhood. Join us for the Second Annual Left Trigger Right Trigger Father's Day Dadstravaganza: Dadliest Catch. Your intrepid hosts discuss all things Dad-related: How to get that perfect Dadbod. Where to find your Dad when he disappears on you. How to know if the person you're speaking to is secretly a Dad. Tune in as we celebrate Father's Day the only way we know how: by making a podcast. 
 
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Games discussed include Bioshock, Katamari Damacy, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, and Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad? 
 
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A Guide to Breeding Chao in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Level Skip
 
Big The Cat, History's Greatest Monster, Imgur
Jun 5, 2018
Well it's the Big Show (oh) it's the Big Bad Show tonight. Er, not tonight specifically, but maybe just on this episode?
 
E3 2018 looms over us like so many giant, muscular wrestlers, ready to slap us in the chest in a hard, loud, and frankly embarrassing fashion. Your hosts are here to give you a hardy Abdominal Stretch as they discuss the rumors (and promises) for this year's E3. Greg gives a Big Boot to an adorable pikmin-like project. Dave comes in with a Sidewalk Slam related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Giovanni Chokeslams some indie game. Colin sends you to dreamland with a knockout punch. Whatever, it's E3 - we'll be watching all week for the latest information. 
 
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Games discussed include Dreams, Ooblets, The Artful Escape, and "UNTITLED AVENGERS PROJECT"  
 
Show Notes: 
 
Walmart of Canada leaked game listings
 
The Artful Escape E3 2017 Trailer
 
Devolver Digital E3 2017 Conference
 
EA Leak Gives Us A Glimpse At How Publishers Plan Marketing Campaigns Jason Schreier, Kotaku
MMO 0
May 22, 2018
Don your best raid gear, fill up that cup of mountain dew, and cancel your plans because it's time for LTRT's MMO episode. In honor of MMOrial Day, your hosts have gathered to see just how many times they can raid wipe before they finally get sick of each other. Greg tanks like no one's business. Dave definitely has that DPS covered. Giovanni goes to jail for laundering money through the gold farm economy. Colin will not stop blasting his favorite Hoobastank song into the mic. It's the true MMO experience, in podcast form!
 
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Games discussed include World of Warcraft, Phantasy Star Online, Bombermine, and Drawful 2
 
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The Sonic The Hedgehog version of Yanny vs Laurel (NSFW)
 
The Best GameCube Controller
 
Dofus Sram's Shadow Class
May 8, 2018
This episode is just what you've been looking for: a hand-crafted, artisanal, small-batch podcast containing locally sourced hosts and ethically harvested jokes. Enjoy your fully personalized auditory experience as the boys cover the wide-ranging topic of "Customization" in games. Colin weighs the pros and cons of destroying the sun. Dave freeboots over 1,000 Dry Bones mods for various games. Greg sneezes and just like, doesn't even try to cover his mouth? Like he just does it uninhibited and acts like it's not even a big problem. Giovanni replaces his skeleton with iron rods. He's really the only one who does much customizing in this episode. 
 
Special thanks to our listener Day for suggesting this topic!
 
 
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Games discussed include Mount & Blade: Warband, ModNation Racers, Halo: Reach, and SimCity 2000 
 
Apr 24, 2018
Dear listeners, it's time to start plugging things in! Get out yer old Guitar Hero controller. Fire up the GunCon. Bust out that Wonderbook. "Peripherals" are the topic of this episode. Dave discusses the worst massage he's ever had. Greg talks about the dangers of letting moose into your arcade. Colin thinks immersion is dead. Giovanni discusses the various games that can be played with balls. Make sure you tune in for this one. And as a reminder, you'll only receive the full LTRT experience if you plug your phone into the official LTRT Edition of the W I D E B O Y 6 4. 
 
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Games discussed include F-Zero, Gumshoe, DJ Hero, and Marble Madness
 
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Beat Sabre Gameplay
 
The Bye Bye Man Cinematic Trailer
Apr 10, 2018
Those aching muscles. That throbbing headache. Only one thing can soothe the tension built up after a long week: the latest episode of Left Trigger Right Trigger. Take four doses of your (surprisingly chill) hosts and their bad jokes. You'll feel the pain just melt away. "Tension" is the topic at hand and your hosts are ready to help you relax with an extended bit about NPR and the velvety sound of their Tom Waits impressions. Your troubles will disappear as Giovanni, Colin, Greg, and Dave only barely discuss which video game characters are defo big time sex perverts.
 
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Games discussed include PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, League of Legends, and Minit
 
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