Playable Characters Podcast
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsFunny interviews with real video game characters
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Level 218 - The Beat 'Em and Eat 'Em Lady
April 29, 2024 22:40 - 41 minutes - 36.7 MBIf you told me I was going to be interviewing such an iconic and legendary video game character after only 218 episodes, I'd say you were joking. But here we are folks. We finally got to sit down with one of the ladies from the Atari 2600 game, Beat 'Em & Eat 'Em. She tells us all about her life, how she got the job, and if she enjoyed it. Starring Izzy Burger! @Danceforgrandma on IG
Level 217 - Galaxy Con 2023
September 23, 2023 21:33 - 49 minutes - 63.9 MBWell holy smokes. PCP is back??? At least for this week it is. Folks, I'm excited to bring to you our live episode we did about a month ago at Galaxy Con in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was super fun to do it in a room full of packed people. And we have THREE special guests this episode. Please enjoy. The audio is fine! Starring Grant Janik, Shane Smith, and Tyler Wood!
Level 217 - GalaxyCon 2023
September 23, 2023 21:33 - 49 minutes - 63.9 MBWell holy smokes. PCP is back??? At least for this week it is. Folks, I'm excited to bring to you our live episode we did about a month ago at Galaxy Con in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was super fun to do it in a room full of packed people. And we have THREE special guests this episode. Please enjoy. The audio is fine! Starring Grant Janik, Shane Smith, and Tyler Wood!
Level 216 - Princess Peach’s Sidepiece
January 16, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWe're all looking for some love and today's guest is no different. Today I sit down with a current sidepiece of Princess Peach and we talk about how this dynamic couple came to be. Enjoy! Starring Freddy Valoy! Follow us on Instagram
Level 215 - Donkey Kong
January 02, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThe king of the Kongs! The donkiest of donkeys! The legend himself, Donkey Kong is with me today. We talk about his extended family and what he does with all those bananas. Enjoy! Starring Tyler Wood! (If you're at a Galaxy Con event in your area, make sure to stop by Tyler's booth!) Playable Characters Podcast
Level 214 - Pokemon intern
December 26, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 33 MBGotta listen to 'em all! And by that I mean every Pokemon episode we've ever done but also this one. Today Brian sits down with a Pokemon intern. This guy has seen some stuff and he's finally here to talk about it. Enjoy! Starring Grant Janik! Follow him on IG and TikTok Follow the show on IG, TikTok, and Twitter
Level 213 - Paimon from Genshin Impact
December 19, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBHello, fellow travelers! Today Brian chats it up with the very chatty Paimon, the amazing tour guide from Genshin Impact. Enjoy! Starring Sabrina Otero! Find her on Instagram and TikTok Follow us on IG, TikTok, and Twitter
Level 212 - Skeleton From Castlevania That Just Won’t Die
October 24, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBHocus pocus everyone! We're back this week with an amazing episode where Brian sits down with one of the skeletons from Castlevania that just won't perish no matter how many times he gets whipped by a Belmont. Enjoy! Starring Mike Drucker! Follow us on Twitter
Level 211 - Splatterhouse realtor
October 17, 2022 09:58 - 37 minutes - 32 MBContinuing our Shocktoberfest, today I'm chatting with the realtor who has the Splatterhouse listing. It's been tough to sell it but if anyone's looking for a second home, give a listen! It has some very unique features. Enjoy! Starring TJ Del Reno!
Level 210 - A Neighbor from Zombies Ate My Neighbors
October 10, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 27.9 MBHappy Shocktober, everyone! We're back this week with a spooky episode. Brian sits down with a neighbor from Zombies Ate My Neighbors who seemed to be unaware that he was actually in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Enjoy! Starring Dan Wilbur!
Level 209 - Submissive Chief from H.A.L.O.
July 18, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MBWhoa a new episode of Playable Characters? Yes please! Hi everyone, Brian here. I'm back kinda! Look, let's just all agree that this show is the best and it'll never die because I love doing it and you love listening to it. And you're going to LOVE listening to today's episode. I'm joined by a HALO soldier, but not THAT one. Submissive Chief joins me today and we have a great conversation. Enjoy! Starring Dani Ahrens! @DaniOverHere Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!
Level 208 - Bimmy & Jimmy Lee
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 39.3 MBIt's good to be back! Especially when your guests are 2 of the toughest, gang-fighting heroes ever. Today Brian is joined by the Double Dragon bros themselves, Bimmy & Jimmy Lee! Enjoy! Starring Ian O'Keeffe and TJ Del Reno! Playable Characters
Level 207 - A Customer from Tapper‘s Bar
September 05, 2021 20:14 - 44 minutes - 38.3 MBToday Brian is joined by a very social and rambunctious customer from Tapper's Bar. If you know and love the old arcade game Tapper, you know what I'm talking about. Enjoy! Starring Chris Calogero! @PlayablePodcast
Level 206 - Kyle Katarn from Star Wars: Jedi Knights
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBThe force is strong with this episode. Today, Brian is joined by Kyle Katarn, the guy known for stealing the actual blueprints of the Death Star. We get into what his life was like growing up, Luke & Leia, and of course how he feels about Han Solo. Enjoy! Starring Tristan J. Miller! @PlayablePodcast
Level 205 - Professor Oak and a Pokemon Snap Photographer
May 31, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 34.6 MBWell Happy Memorial Day! Today Brian is joined by the man that started the biggest inexplicable craze ever in Pokemon, Professor Oak! They talk about all things pocket monsters and then they're interrupted by a slightly creepy Pokemon Snap photographer. Enjoy! Starring Jake Lucas! & Dani Ahrens! @PlayablePodcast
Level 204 - Super Nintendo World Security Guard
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 27.3 MBEven during these crazy times, Nintendo keeps surprising us and doing amazing things. Like opening up an amusement park! Today Brian is joined by Jerry, the security guard at Super Nintendo World in Japan. He's seen some crazy stuff so far. Enjoy! Starring Dani Ahrens! @PlayablePodcast
Level 203 - A Goomba
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBIf there's one video game character that's killed more people than Mario himself, it's probably today's guest, a Goomba! I'm talking with one of the Mushroom Kingdom's most recognizable residents about what it's like being the first enemy of video games. Enjoy! Starring Chris Calogero! (@RealChrisCal) @PlayablePodcast
Level 202 - The Return of Johnny Cage's Agent
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MBRound 2...PODCAST! Today, in this surprise awesome super cool episode, Brian sits down with Eddie Tramplestein, Johnny Cage's agent. Eddie joined us back in episode 101 and he wanted to come on back and talk about the new Mortal Kombat blockbuster movie! He shares his thoughts on the good, the bad, and the Nitara. Enjoy! Starring Justin Bowen! (@JackSquatJB on IG and his YouTube) @PlayablePodcast
Level 201 - Rancid from Timekillers
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBSurprise! We're back with a small, but hilarious, episode. Brian and his pal, TJ Del Reno, were chatting about the cult arcade fighting game "Time Killers" and then all of a sudden one of the stars of the game, Rancid, busted into TJ's studio and cut him to bits. Brian wanted to find out why. Enjoy! Starring TJ Del Reno! (@TJDelReno, @UnlimitedSXM) @PlayablePodcast
Level 200 - Where Are They Now?
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 107 MB[fanfare/horns/applause/cheers] WE HAVE REACHED LEVEL 200!!! Folks! This is the 200th episode of the funniest video game podcast in the world! Brian has had 199 REAL video game characters on this show and you know what? He misses them. He wanted to check in with some of his favorites and see what they're up to. So please indulge and accompany him on this trip down memory lane. Will special guests show up? Maybe! ***PLEASE LISTEN TO THE END FOR A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM BRIAN*** Starring in t...
Level 199 - Mario Party Planner
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MBThe Mushroom Kingdom is a non-stop party, hence the dozens of Mario Party games. Today, Brian's guest the Mario Party Planner. He talks about how he thinks of all of those crazy, and deadly, mini-games. Enjoy! Starring Mike Pridgen! (@MikePridgenComedy) Check out his hilarious podcast, Radio Archive Theater: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-archive-theater/id1545152190 @PlayablePodcast
Level 198 - Pokemon Namer
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWe know that we have to catch 'em all. But who gets to NAME 'em all? Brian's guest today is the gentleman who has the monumental task of actually naming all 7,000,000+ Pokemon. Enjoy! Starring Andrew Del Vecchio! (@AndrewJDV and @OnTheSpotNYC) https://myfirstday.bandcamp.com/ @PlayablePodcast
Level 197 - Fix It Felix, Sr.
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 35.9 MBYou better check yourself, before you Wreck-It Ralph yourself! Because today we are joined by the father of Fix It Felix, Jr...Fix It Felix, Sr! Him and Brian talk about raising a famous son, Ralph, and what's the deal with that magical hammer. Enjoy! Starring Justin Bowen! (@JackSquatJB on all social media) Check out his hilarious "W.A.H." Waluigi video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U__-B3OVR1k @PlayablePodcast
Level 196 - Excitebike Guy
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBOn your marks, get set...GO! And enjoy today's great episode where Brian sits down with the legendary Excitebike guy! They talk about growing up with bikes, family, and those dirty tracks. Starring Michael Palladino! (@BirdCityComedy on Instagram) and @Cycle_Tarantino on Twitch! http://twitch.tv/cycle_tarantino @PlayablePodcast
Level 195 - Ice Climber Popo
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 36.7 MBTo celebrate this beautiful new year and winter, today Brian is talking with one of the Ice Climbers! Him and Popo talk about parkas, the polar bear with the shorts, and his relationship with Nana, the other Ice Climber. Enjoy! Starring Jack Brown! (https://www.youtube.com/jackbrownvideos) @JacksonJBrown on IG, @JckJBrwn on Twitter @PlayablePodcast
Level 194 - Skyrim Adventurer Who Took An Arrow To the Knee
December 28, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 34.6 MBAttention, all ye' Skyrim folk! Be on the watch, for there are many arrows heading to yon knees. Today, Brian speaks with one such fellow who took an arrow to the knee once. Enjoy! Starring David Piccolomini! (@Piccolomeany) from Tinder Tales Podcast! @PlayablePodcast
Level 193 - A former Cyberpunk
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.2 MBFresh off the controversy that is the most-anticipated-turned-biggest-disappointment of the year, Brian sits down today and talks with someone from Night City's own Cyberpunk! They talk about gangs, weapons, and where they all get those fun names. Enjoy! Starring Steve Esposito! (@AgitatedStove) Check out his wonderful D&D Podcast: @CopperPiece and his video game review site: www.stevesgamingcorner.com @PlayablePodcast Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
Level 192 - Pitfall Harry
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBComing straight out the jungles of Atari-land, it's Pitfall Harry! Brian sits down with one of the first video game characters EVER today. They talk about alligators, his family life growing up, and gold. Enjoy! Starring Brandon Ream! (@ReamKore, @NostalgicFront) @PlayablePodcast
Level 191 - Dash Rendar from Star Wars: Shadow of the Empire
December 07, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 41.2 MBMay the fourth be with us today as we welcome Dash Rendar to the studio! Dash, as we all know, is the star of the N64 Star Wars game, Shadow of the Empire and him and Brian talk about everything from action figures to Chewbacca to Stacey Dash. Enjoy! Starring Patrick Hastie! (@PatrickHastie, @NostalgicFront) @PlayablePodcast
Level 190 - The Imposter (or maybe not?) from Among Us
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 41.5 MBDon't get all sus, everybody. Today Brian chats with one of the stars of the mobile game that's sweeping the nation right now, The Imposter from Among Us! Also, Brian is ON LOCATION on the actual spaceship during this episode. Crazy right? Enjoy! Starring Jake Lucas! (@JakeALucas) (@BoogieManja) @PlayablePodcast
Level 189 - Punch Out trainer, Coach Spitbucket
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 39 MBFloat like a butterfly, sting like a podcast because today Brian sits down with the guy who trains all the famous boxers from Mike Tyson's Punch Out, Coach Spitbucket! They talk about Little Mac, Tyson himself, and what it's like training all these different types of boxers. Enjoy! Starring Corky Kneivel! (@CorkyKneivel) Check out his podcast: Dare Daniel Podcast (@DareDanielPod) @PlayablePodcast
Level 188 - The Red Ring of Death
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 40.6 MBToday's episode might be a little touchy for Xbox owners. Because today Brian chats with the infamous Red Ring of Death. Just in time for the next generation of consoles, we find out what this notorious villain has in store. Enjoy...if you can! This is a GREAT episode to watch on YouTube so you can see the Red Ring in action: https://youtu.be/xy0GAyy8mdo Starring @TJDelReno. Check out his podcast @UnlimitedSXM @PlayablePodcast
Level 187 - Tecmo Bowl Coach & Deadpool - Live from LI Retro Summer '20!
November 09, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 50.3 MBToday's episode was recorded back in August of 2020 for the Long Island Retro Expo. It was an all-digital con and it was such a fun time and experience to still be able to do a live show for people thru the magic of the internet. Brian talks with Coach Buddy from Tecmo Bowl and then video game "star" Deadpool crashes the fun. Enjoy! Starring Chris Calogero (@RealChrisCal) & Justin Bowen (@JackSquatJB) You can watch our entire show right here on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/n_s0t0ujhN...
Level 186 - Dirk The Daring from Dragon's Lair
November 02, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBGreetings, all ye noble podcast listeners! Today we are chatting with the bravest of them all, Dirk the Daring from the arcade game Dragon's Lair! We talk about his feud with the Lizard King, his love interest Daphne, and Dirk even reads some of his poetry. Enjoy! Starring Rory Scholl! (@RoryPancakes on IG) @PlayablePodcast #Biden/Harris2020
Level 185 - The Shark From NES Jaws
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.3 MBWe're gonna need a bigger podcast...because today we have the shark from the NES classic, Jaws! Brian and Jaws sit down and talk about why humans are so bad, the guy in the boat trying to kill him, and family. Enjoy! Starring Brandon Collins! (@AmericanCollins) @PlayablePodcast
Level 184 - Tom Nook
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIf you can find a bigger guest on a podcast, let me know! But you can't, because today Brian sits down with the ruler of Animal Crossing, Tom Nook! They talk about bells, Timmy & Tommy, and all those silly residents of the island. Enjoy! Starring Tristan Miller! (@TristanJMiller1) @PlayablePodcast
Level 183 - A Ghost from Destiny
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBToday Brian talks with a Ghost from Destiny! That's right. One of those little, all-knowing, semi-omnipotent robot things sits down and talks about their Guardian, what other cool stuff they can do, and they even transport Brian for a few seconds to the home ship. Enjoy! Starring Andrew Del Vecchio! (@AndrewJDV) @PlayablePodcast
Level 182 - Call of Duty Corporal
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBATTTTTTTENNNNN-HUT! Today Brian sits down with a Corporal from the ludicrously successful Call of Duty franchise. They talk about their favorite weapons in the game, getting blown to bits, and what it's like being thrown into the Gulag. Enjoy! Starring Justin Brown! (@JBrownDidIt) @PlayablePodcast
Level 181 - Marian from Double Dragon
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.2 MBToday was a real special moment for the Podcast. Brian sits down for an exclusive interview with Marian from Double Dragon. They talk about what it's like getting punched in the stomach, the Lee Brothers, and all the Comic-Cons she goes to. Enjoy! Starring Katina Corrao! (@KatinaCorrao) - buy her new amazing children's book Katina Von Silly on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Katina-von-Silly-Corrao/dp/109832126X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=katina+von+silly&qid=1601074458&sr=8-1) @PlayableP...
Level 180 - Wolf O'Donnell a.k.a. Star Wolf
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBHaving villains on the show is always scary, but worth it. Today, Brian chats with the diabolical Star Wolf! They talk about Wolf's hatred of Star Fox, what happened to Mr. McCloud, what it's like flying those cool spaceships. Enjoy! Starring Matt Storrs! (@MTStorrs) @PlayablePodcast
Level 179 - Karnov
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBVery excited to have an old-school legend joining the podcast today. Brian sits down with the retrogaming favorite Karnov! They talk about what Karnov was fighting back then, his amazing pants, and what other side jobs he does. Enjoy! Starring Mark Riccadonna! (@MarkRiccadonna, and check out his podcast: Drinks, Jokes, & Storytelling anywhere you listen to podcasts)
Level 178 - Ecco The Dolphin's trainer
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 42.8 MBWe all remember the game Ecco the Dolphin. But how did Ecco become who he became? With today's guest, his trainer! We talk all about how she got into training dolphins, her life growing up, and lizard people. Enjoy! Starring Micheal Foulk! (@MichealFoulk) @PlayablePodcast
Level 177 - DJ Hero
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41 MBPUT YOUR HANDS UP AND WAVE 'EM IN THE AIR! Today DJ Hero joins the podcast. They talk about how he got his start, what it takes to become a DJ, and his favorite club bangers. Enjoy! Starring Darin Patterson! (@DarinCredible, @SNLNerdsShow) @PlayablePodcast
Level 176 - Earthworm Jim
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThe legends keep coming everyone! Today Brian is joined by none other than that hilarious and impossibly hard [to beat] alien, Earthworm Jim! They talk about traveling thru space, his friends and enemies, and what it's like to be a legendary worm in today's society. Enjoy! Starring Patrick Reidy! (@ThePatReidy) @PlayablePodcast
Level 175 - The Merchant from Resident Evil 4
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 42.5 MBHello Stranger! Today we're talking with the mysterious Merchant from Resident Evil 4 and we learn all about his wares and how he survives from all those infected people entering his shop. Enjoy! Starring Dani Ahrens! (@DanOverHere) @PlayablePodcast
Level 174 - Toejam & Earl
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MBYO YO YO! What's up all you funky Funkotronians?? Today Brian is joined by one of his favorite duos ever, Toejam & Earl! They talk about their legacy in gaming, Earl's side hustle, and what trouble Toejam is currently getting into. Enjoy! Starring Frank Hablawi & John Minus of Non-Productive.com! @PlayablePodcast
Level 173 - Untitled Goose Episode
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MBHonk! Honk! Today I am so honored to be joined by the star of Untitled Goose Game, the Goose! We talk about why they like to mess with people in the neighborhood and some other famous geese they know. Enjoy! Starring Julie Kottakis! (@TheWeirdJulie) @PlayablePodcast ***This Sunday, August 9th at 2:45pm/ET, PCP will be doing a LIVE show for the all-digital Long Island Retro Expo. Get your tickets and see the entire 2-day lineup of fun events you can participate in at www.liretro.com....
Level 172 - Tony Hawk Pro skater
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 33.1 MBGrab your headphones and get ready to shred some podcastin' with today's guest, a skateboarding legend from the classic Tony Hawk Pro Skater! They talk about how they got their start, what Tony Hawk is really like, and what it's like to get some vert in outer space. Enjoy! Starring Freddy G! (@OrangeFreddyG) @PlayablePodcast ***On August 9th at 2:45pm, Playable Characters will be doing a LIVE show, streamed exclusively for the Long Island Retro Expo! Check them out for tickets on...
Level 171 - Hestu from Breath of the Wild
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 35.4 MBShake, shake, shake your maracas! Because today we're talking with that silly weirdo from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hestu! That big giant...thing that makes Link chase his seeds all over Hyrule is with us today to learn all about his music playing, his seeds, and if I can join a band with him. Enjoy! Starring Joe Leonardo! (@IMJoeLeonardo) @PlayablePodcast
Level 170 - Nintendog Owner
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWoof woof! Today Brian is joined by one of the world's busiest Nintendog owners! Who doesn't love a good dog? Well, she has a lot of them. They talk about doggie names, the love you get from dogs, and why cats are terrible pets. Enjoy! Starring Jenn Wehrung! (@JennWehrung) @PlayablePodcast [email protected] *(Also, follow twitch.tv/LaughAtBrian for some fun video game stuff coming soon!)*