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New Player Has Joined

Starburns Audio
Each episode explores the video games people love and why they love them. Why do we imprint hard on certain games, and how do those games imprint on us? Keith and Jesse chat with celebrities, game developers, industry pros, and some folks you’d never guess are into video games.
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Episodes

88: Earthbound - Jackie Johnson Live (Cheat Codes)

Things are about to get funky, emotional, and flat out weird. Keith and Jesse are joined by Jackie Johnson to talk about the cult classic RPG Earthbound. So grab that cracked baseball bat and get ready to fight some aliens, because New Player Has Joined is back, and this time it's live!

Jul 23, 20191 hr 24 min

87: NHL 94 - Keith & Jesse (And Some 93, Too)

Keith and Jesse are back to talk about one of their favorite childhood games, NHL 94. Well, and NHL 93. Both. They're very similar. So lace up, because there's a very blue ice rink waiting for you.

Jul 16, 20191 hr 52 min

86: Metal Gear Solid - Keith & Jesse (A Podcast?)

Go ahead and hide in a cardboard box all you want, but that ninja with an invisibility cloaking device will find you either way. Keith and Jesse sit down to finally dive into the Playstation classic Metal Gear Solid. Cigarettes not included.

Jul 09, 20191 hr 47 min

85: Star Fox 64 - Aristotle Acevedo (He Speaks)

Hey could you come into the booth and check the levels on our headphones? Because Keith and Jesse just tricked their lovable producer Aristotle into being their newest guest. It's time to finally hear him speak, specifically about Star Fox 64.

Jul 02, 20191 hr 14 min

84: NBA 2K - Edgar Momplaisir (Now With Story)

Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Edgar Momplaisir to talk about NBA 2K, and why other basketball games just don't compare. This episode is a slam dunk! ...we're so sorry.

Jun 25, 20191 hr 31 min

83: E3 Extravaganza 2019 (Bring Out Keanu)

Bring out an adorable dog and get ready to announce the 6th installment of a game you thought ended five years ago, because Keith and Jesse are back with their yearly E3 recap episode. Come for the news, stay for them gushing about the FFVII remake.

Jun 18, 20191 hr 31 min

82: Fallout 4 - Love It/Hate It

Grab a sarcastic companion and horde all the aluminum cans you can find because there's another settlement that needs your help. Keith and Jesse are exploring the post-apocalyptic wasteland that is Fallout 4, and they love it just as much as they hate it.

Jun 11, 20191 hr 48 min

81: Overwatch - Johnny Pemberton (No Ego)

Who's your main? A climatologist? An Australian anarchist? A hamster? Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Johnny Pemberton to talk about the ever changing game of Overwatch.

Jun 04, 20191 hr 12 min

80: Inside - Aaron Bleyaert (Plus Voicemail)

Keith and Jesse sit down with Clueless Gamer's Aaron Bleyaert to talk about how none of us have free will, and how only children wear shorts. It's also the first Voicemail Bag episode!

May 28, 20191 hr 45 min

79: Tekken 2 - Biqtch Puddin' (And Johnny Cage)

Most fighting games have memorable characters, but only a select few have a wrestler who might be a literal lion. Keith and Jesse sit down with Biqtch Pudding' to talk about her love for Tekken 2, and some of her favorite characters in video game history.

May 21, 20191 hr 11 min

77: Final Fantasy VII - Jesse Neil (Disc 1)

It's finally here. Summon Holy and grab your Buster Sword because Keith and Jesse are dropping the first in a three part series about Final Fantasy VII. And once we get on this train- well, you get it.

May 07, 20191 hr 51 min

76: Strider - Before & After (We Still Don't Know)

The Sega Genesis took a lot of big swings. Some of them hit, and some of them didn't. Strider kind of didn't. Keith and Jesse are back with a new installment in their Before & After series, and this time they're genuinely confused.

Apr 30, 20191 hr 5 min

74: Music In Gaming

Keith and Jesse take a trip down memory lane. From NES classics like 'Mega Man' to new favorites like 'Persona 5' this episode explores and celebrates one of gaming's greatest assets - its music.

Apr 16, 20191 hr 8 min

73: Borderlands 2 - Steve Berg (The Psychic)

We're just going to say it - this episode accidentally predicted the future. No big deal. Keith and Jesse are joined by Steve Berg to talk about Borderlands 2, and all the fun that comes with loot grinding.

Apr 09, 20191 hr 13 min

72: Oxenfree - Lauren Shippen (Unfinished Business)

Careful how you tune your handheld radio - you might open up an inter-dimensional rift. Keith and Jesse sit down with Lauren Shippen to discuss Oxenfree, therapy, and why the guy from Doom is maybe 100% mentally healthy.

Apr 02, 20191 hr 12 min

71: Goal! - Mauricio Pedroza (Mucho Macho)

Put on your cleats and get ready to trash talk your opponent. Keith and Jesse sit down with friend and ESPN anchor Mauricio Pedroza to discuss the NES classic Goal. Annoying sound effects not included.

Mar 26, 20191 hr 16 min

70: SimCity 2013 - We Can't Save This (Offline)

Keith and Jesse are back with the newest installment of the 'We Can't Save This' series, and this time they're taking aim at SimCity 2013. It was impossible to sign into, and once you got in things only got worse. Get ready for some mind boggling choices, because EA strikes again.

Mar 19, 20191 hr

69: XIII - Dave Ross (Style & Class)

A game that takes risks is definitely worth talking about, and if it stars one of the 'X-Files' leads, even better. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Dave Ross to talk about an uncommon first person shooter - XIII. And they're pretty sure David Duchovny approves.

Mar 12, 20191 hr 20 min

67: Xenogears - Ryan Copple (A Lotta Plot)

If you like a plot with serious twists and turns, and maybe a bunch of religious undertones, this episode is for you. Keith and Jesse sit down with Ryan Copple to talk about one of the most involved JRPGs of all time, Xenogears. Will they figure out what happens in this game? Mostly!

Feb 26, 20191 hr 17 min

66: ToeJam & Earl - Lindsay Katai (We Want The Funk)

Keith and Jesse sit down with Lindsay Katai to talk about the funkiest game that ever did funk - ToeJam & Earl. It's got everything a great game should have, and also a bunch of stuff that no game needs. And you know what? We love all of it.

Feb 19, 20191 hr 15 min

65: Cyberia - Before & After (But The Graphics)

Do you love well written plots and thoughtful game mechanics? Well too bad. Keith and Jesse are back with another installment in the Before & After series, and this time they're exploring the world of Cyberia. Is it a perfect game? No. But is it worth your time? Also no. But it's very fun to mock.

Feb 12, 20191 hr 3 min

64: Time Crisis II - Chris Laxamana (Co-op And Quarters)

Arcades are magical places, but even more so when you discover one of your favorite games of all time. So step on that pedal and reload because Keith and Jesse are sitting down with Chris Laxamana to talk about scrounging for quarters for Time Crisis II.

Feb 05, 20191 hr 10 min

63: The New Tetris - Mano Agapion (Zen State)

Put on your favorite classical music and hope for a long, skinny piece, because it's time for some puzzle action. Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Mano Agapion to talk about Tetris. But not just any old Tetris. No, this Tetris is new as hell.

Jan 29, 20191 hr 7 min

62: PaRappa The Rapper - Jon Orr (Believe)

Keith and Jesse sit down with Jon Orr to talk about the game that made rap famous - PaRappa The Rapper... It didn't make rap famous? Rap was already very famous? Oh, okay. Well regardless, it's a game about rapping.

Jan 22, 20191 hr 5 min

61: Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers - Frank Garcia-Hejl ()

New Player Has Joined is going back to your childhood with an old Disney classic. Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Frank Garcia-Hejl to talk about the adorably fun Chip n' Dale NES game. Also, Jesse discovers he's bad at video games.

Jan 15, 20191 hr 12 min

60: The Simpsons - Eliot Glazer (So Much Kidnapping)

Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Eliot Glazer to talk about the beat 'em up classic Simpsons arcade game. You'll have some fun, spend some quarters, and mash some bbuttons (The extra B is for B.Y.O.B.B).

Jan 08, 20191 hr 5 min

59: NHL Hitz 2002 - Before & After (Keep Rollin')

New Year, same show! Keith and Jesse kick off 2019 exploring one of the best hockey games of all time - NHL Hitz 2002. Is it NBA Jam but on ice? Keith says no. Jesse says no to Keith's no.

Jan 01, 20191 hr 13 min
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