If 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...
Apr 29, 2024•41 min•Ep. 218
Well 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!
Sep 23, 2023•49 min•Ep. 217
We'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
Jan 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 216
The 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...
Jan 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 215
Gotta 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...
Dec 26, 2022•39 min•Ep. 214
Hello, 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...
Dec 19, 2022•42 min•Ep. 213
Hocus 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
Oct 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 212
Continuing 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!
Oct 17, 2022•38 min•Ep. 211
Happy 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!
Oct 10, 2022•37 min•Ep. 210
Whoa 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 !...
Jul 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 209
It'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
Nov 22, 2021•45 min•Ep. 206
Today 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
Sep 05, 2021•44 min•Ep. 205
The 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
Aug 02, 2021•37 min•Ep. 204
Well 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
May 31, 2021•39 min•Ep. 203
Even 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
May 24, 2021•32 min•Ep. 202
If 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
May 17, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 201
Round 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...
Apr 26, 2021•29 min•Ep. 200
Surprise! 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
Mar 08, 2021•9 min•Ep. 199
[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 this epi...
Feb 08, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 198
The 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...
Feb 01, 2021•40 min•Ep. 197
We 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
Jan 25, 2021•43 min•Ep. 196
You 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...
Jan 18, 2021•41 min•Ep. 195
On 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
Jan 11, 2021•38 min•Ep. 194
To 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
Jan 04, 2021•43 min•Ep. 193
Attention, 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
Dec 28, 2020•39 min•Ep. 192
Fresh 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!...
Dec 21, 2020•43 min•Ep. 191
Coming 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
Dec 14, 2020•43 min•Ep. 190
May 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
Dec 07, 2020•48 min•Ep. 189
Don'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
Nov 30, 2020•41 min•Ep. 188
Float 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
Nov 23, 2020•45 min•Ep. 187