Stop, collaborate, and listen to this episode about collaboration! It's an episode that is legally distinct from our Co-op episode both in title and in the areas we cover in our conversation. But keep an eye on the clock for a returning segment everybody loves! In this episode: Tess brings the house down. Greg creates a problem for his cohosts. David watches the world burn around him. Giovanni discusses taxes. If you'd like to give us a hand, consider collaborating your wallet with our Patreon a...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 177
An unnamed LA stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver for local criminals has started getting close to his neighbor and her young son. When he gets an offer he can't refuse on a dangerous deal and it all goes awry, the driver will need to do everything he can to protect his neighbors. There's only one thing he can do to keep them safe........listen to the latest episode of Left Trigger Right Trigger. Err...I mean, Drive. In this episode: David gets too real. Giovanni takes to the streets...
Nov 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 176
It's time to once again get spooky with Andrew Zucosky! This time around we have some group therapy about the compulsion to buy certain games, talking about games, and Baldur's Gate 3. We probably should have talked about some monsters or something. I guess we talked about Asterion, but we certainly didn't talk about being afraid of him... In this episode: Andrew can't help himself. Greg gets creeped out. Giovanni gives up the ghost. David goes to some weddings. If you'd like to get in on the co...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 175
A strong aroma lures you towards the kitchen. What possibly could be generating such an enticing smell? Also, who is cooking this delicious smelling meal? Four people stand in the kitchen, all standing over a large pot of stew, but the ingredients they're adding are video games. Cartridges, discs, and hard drives bubble away in the pot as the hosts of this podcast pass the stirring spoon back and forth. We hope you're hungry. In this episode: Tom lights the burner, David starts to simmer, Greg k...
Oct 17, 2023•54 min•Ep. 174
Wrap up in a blanket, put on some calm music, and light one up. What are you lighting up? That depends on your state. So whatever state (of mind) you are in (or would like to be in), then adjust what you light up. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Maybe we all need to stop overthinking things. In this episode: Giovanni looks to puff pixel pass. David waits to let it loose. Tess makes some tough decisions. Greg can't let it be. If you want to chill out in a discord server with us, you can pay as little ...
Oct 03, 2023•54 min•Ep. 173
Finally, proof from outside just our hosts that Zoombinis are real. If you've been a Zoombini truther than thank you for all the work you've put in over the years....or, wait, I guess maybe not if being a truther is someone who doesn't believe they existed? Sheesh, manufacturing engagement over a fake conspiracy is harder than it seems. In this episode: David tries to find the failure point. Josh wants to drop the bridge. Greg does it to himself. If you'd like to help us avoid failure, consider ...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 172
The cauldron bubbles, the runes are set, and your wand now hums with power. Your familiar looks on in anticipation, waiting to see what your spell brings forth. It's time to begin. You summon your will and chant the incantation. Purple and green sparks sizzle and pop in the middle of the summoning circle where a shadow has suddenly appeared. The veil begins to drop and reveal what has been brought forth. Your familiar flees at the sudden presence, you cover your face in shock at what you have su...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 171
Double OO August continues! We got a little distracted in the intro for some reason, but it turns out some of us have been consuming vampiric media. Which to be clear, is media that features vampires, not media that siphons something off of someone else. But maybe all media is vampiric because it pulls a lot of energy out of the people who make it and we as people who take it in are consumers. Really makes you think. ANYWAY In this episode: Giovanni gets a bit sweaty. Tess pulls from afar. Greg ...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 170
Having trouble hearing this? Try leaning your head to the left. If that doesn't work, try unplugging and plugging back in your headphones/speakers. Otherwise, the surefire way to fix it is to shove your phone in your bed and roll around. Our troubleshooting has shown that, while taxing, this is the most consistant way to fix the problem of not being able to hear our silly podcast. If it doesn't fix the problem then you're not rolling hard enough! In this episode: David calls for help straight fr...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 169
Prepare to hear the future! Social media is changing a lot these days, but in the beginning of this episode we put forward an idea that is sure to take the world of gaming by storm. If you don't hop on the bus then get ready to get hit by it! Also we could use some help with the name. In this episode: David evokes Pikmin for the SEO. Giovanni wants to settle down in a bathroom. Greg has a bloodlust that must be sated. Tess plans a politically motivated takedown. If you'd like to get in on the gr...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 168
Hello listeners! We thought you may enjoy a sneak peek at one of our Patreon exclusive episodes. For as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/LTRT, you can gain access to a feed of episodes that cover a wide range topics, from deep dives into specific games to talking about big news in the industry to stuff like......this episode. Listen, this episode goes off the rails pretty quickly, even by our standards. What was supposed to be a discussion about adaptations of video games somehow ended up wit...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Tis the season to get sweaty as we talk about Summer and why it is no longer our favorite season. But just because something has fallen out of our favor doesn't mean it's all bad! We also discuss the good things like Peppa Pig and wanting to take off all our clothes because it's too hot. So whether you're listening to this episode wearing white floral or nothing at all, we hope you enjoy. In this episode: Giovanni is feeling the vibes. David is finding the reason for the season. Greg is making a...
Jul 11, 2023•56 min•Ep. 167
It's Giovanni's Peppa Pig Summer. What is that? Don't worry about it. You will need to traverse the opening section of this episode without this information, but you can do it. Even if you find it challenging, you can get through. Just stick with it. Giovanni plays with stickers. Greg is very animated. David laughs out loud. Tess wants to hear everyone's stick opinions. If you'd like to be stuck with us in a more supportive way, consider heading over to Patreon.com/LTRT to support the show for a...
Jun 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 166
It's the most wonderful time of the year when LTRT celebrates everything Dads! Come join us to explore what it means to be, become, and evolve beyond a Dad. And it's our 7th year doing it! We know in our hearts that we wouldn't have been able to do it without all of you, but especially to the big man himself: agent 007, James Bond. Plus a hearty shout-out and potentially an apology to Steely Dan. In this episode: Tess simulates fatherhood and creates a house of cards. Giovanni exonerates dads ev...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 165
It slices! It dices! It may even hold the soul of a tyrannical monster or your next boyfriend! It's Sword! Call today for a chance at a free upgrade to the laser variety at no extra cost (due to a difference in weight, shipping and handling with increase). In this episode: David sees a big sword. Giovanni swings a fun sword. Tess dates a hot sword. Greg picks the best sword for the job. If you'd like to be notified of other offers like this, consider heading over to Patreon.com/LTRT to support t...
May 30, 2023•57 min•Ep. 164
SPOILER WARNING FOR GOLF We need to talk about Travis. We've been trying to keep it quiet and under the radar, but he's really gotten out of hand. Hopefully this play for SEO will sate his dark hunger. Anyways, hope you've been enjoying Tears of the Kingdom! In this episode: Giovanni proctors the SATs. Tess smiles with the face of death. David builds a community. Greg gets scammed. If you'd like to link up with us, consider heading over to Patreon.com/LTRT. You can check out our discord server a...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 163
It's time to conclude our miniseries on environments! Close your eyes and imagine an overworld. What does it look like? What does it sounds like? Now open your eyes. As you can see, this episode looks nothing like what you were just imagining. But that's OK, just don't look too closely at Greg's corner over there. In this episode: Giovanni becomes a little cat. David listens closely. Tess calls some plays. Greg gets existential. If you'd like to support making the show and doing miniseries like ...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 162
We continue our miniseries on environments with Space! Some say it's the final frontier. Some say it's an empty void. Some even say it's really just transparent jelly. No matter where you stand on the issue, whether on the side of the fools or the jelly scientists, we talked about it on this episode. Well.....most of us did. In this episode: David starts hearing things. Tess starts feeling things. Giovanni goes on a trip. Greg is really stretching the dictionary. If you'd like to help fund our b...
Apr 18, 2023•59 min•Ep. 161
Welcome to the first episode of a miniseries on environments! According to Merriam-Webster, a desert is an arid land with usually sparse vegetation. Unfortunately, we spend more time discussing the other definitions and even pronunciations of desert. Is anyone surprised? In this episode: David starts seeing things. Tess's expectations are dashed. Giovanni is pure evil. Greg looks back on what he's left behind. If you'd like to refill our canteens, consider joining our Patreon to gain access to o...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 160
Disclaimer: we don't talk about bark at all in this episode. It's a real failure on our part and for that we'd like to apologize. There are several bits we left out there untouched. We're hopeful we can come back and address things like birch bark and the similarities between the names of the skin of a tree and the sound of a dog. One day... In this episode: David flies over a terrible sight. Greg punches trees. Giovanni tries to get a bigger picture. Tess wants to make better decisions. If you'...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 159
Sleep is essential for humans (and computers). It let's our thoughts settle and our cycles to reset. But what happens when other things invade those restful moments? How do we continue to interact with games while we sleep? And what is sleep really a metaphor for? Surprisingly, we tackle all of these issues, while also discussing the prospect of a permadeath Mario game. In this episode: Steven falls asleep at the wheel. Tess sleeps to success. David has some strategey sessions while sleeping. Co...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 158
Michael Buffer, 8 years after starting to use the phrase, trademarked "Let's get ready to rumble!" in 1992. Since then he's sold the rights to several different video games, advertisements, music albums, and more! As of 2018, he's made $400 million in revenue from the trademark. We here at Left Trigger Right Trigger applaud his achievement and hope he won't sue us for saying his iconic catchphrase. In this episode: Giovanni calls out Jeff Grubb. David wonders how things are the same in different...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 157
Aristotle. Plato. Socrates. These philosophers have shaped the way the modern world talks about thought. But what about how we talk about think? Luckily, we're up to the task of filling in the area the old guys left out. In this episode: David needs some space, Giovanni works on a real stumper, Tess sees the full shape of a game, Greg figures it all out without doing anything. Come join our thoughtful debate by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/LTRT and join our discord server. Or if you'd...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 156
Strap in and get ready to change Gears! It's finally time to talk about One Piece, and Metal Gear Solid, and also the topic "Gear"! In this episode: David tries to find the gear that's best for him, Giovanni can't stop picking up Batgirl gloves, and Greg tosses a coin into the gacha machine. If you would like to strap on your own gear and join in on the adventure, you can head over to patreon.com/LTRT to get access to our Discord server. Or if you just want to fill up your backlog for the journe...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 155
It's the beginning of a new, momentous year! Celebrate in style with your favorite John Leguizamo movie, stare deeply into the magic eye pictures on the wall, and gather around the goo-log! Enjoy our celebration....or else! In this episode: Giovanni spins some tunes, Tess gets left out in the lurch, David uncovers a Mandela Effect, and Greg pushes the limit If you'd like to join us in our celebration of this most holy anniversary, head over to patreon.com/LTRT where you can hop in our Discord se...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 154
It's time for our end of year episode, so dress up like hipsters, have breakfast at midnight, and feel miserable and magical, because in this episode we're talking '22. In this episode: Greg goes through a change, David gets pulled back in, Tess uses some built-in time management, and Giovanni finds some closure. If you'd like to sing some other Taylor Swift lyrics, head over to patreon.com/LTRT where you can get access to our discord and patron-exclusive episodes. Or if you'd like to catch up o...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 153
A yard is just a canvas if you think about it. What art would you make with a yard? A golden meadow? Obstacle course? Altar to the great lost god? All of the above? In this episode: David meets the neighbors. Giovanni does some landscaping. Tess looks for a bargain. Greg goes for the gold. If you'd like the help maintain our yard, head over to patreon.com/LTRT. You can get access to our discord and share pictures of your favorite yard decorations. Or if you just want to see what color our grass ...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 152
Listeners, we finally did it. We know we did a Pokemon episode before... but that was years ago and now it's time for a part 2. In this episode: Giovanni explores his love for a franchise. David brushes his teeth with capitalism. Greg trains a fish to be the best there ever was. If you want to debate which pokemon is the worst with us you can get access to our Discord by supporting the show at patreon.com/LTRT. Or if you just want more from us you can check out our website at lefttriggerrighttri...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 151
It's our 150th episode, listeners! A momentous occassion that we present with clear idea and strong voices. Our presentations are coherent, well thought out, and as always our games come first.....lol nevermind, it's got Fruit energy. In this episode: Giovanni just sounds nasty. David pretty much is. Tess is a reptile house. Greg uuuggghhhhh.... If you'd like to support 150 more of episodes like this, head over to patreon.com/LTRT or go check out everything else we're doing at lefttriggerrighttr...
Nov 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 150
Julie, Kayla and Sam are three high school seniors who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night. Lisa, Mitchell and Hunter are three overprotective parents who flip out when they find out about their daughters' plans. They soon join forces for a wild and chaotic quest to stop the girls from sealing the deal -- no matter what the cost. Anyways, that's the synopsis for the film Blockers. In this episode: Giovanni gets good. David finds a new path. Greg makes a big swing about what languag...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 149
