Today'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
Nov 16, 2020•46 min•Ep. 186
Today'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_s0t0ujhNs ...
Nov 09, 2020•58 min•Ep. 185
Greetings, 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
Nov 02, 2020•38 min•Ep. 184
We'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
Oct 26, 2020•41 min•Ep. 183
If 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
Oct 19, 2020•47 min•Ep. 182
Today 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
Oct 12, 2020•41 min•Ep. 181
ATTTTTTTENNNNN-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
Oct 05, 2020•48 min•Ep. 180
Today 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 ) @P...
Sep 28, 2020•40 min•Ep. 179
Having 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
Sep 21, 2020•42 min•Ep. 178
Very 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)
Sep 14, 2020•45 min•Ep. 177
We 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
Sep 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 176
PUT 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
Aug 31, 2020•46 min•Ep. 175
The 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
Aug 24, 2020•49 min•Ep. 174
Hello 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
Aug 17, 2020•48 min•Ep. 173
YO 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
Aug 10, 2020•48 min•Ep. 172
Honk! 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 . Hope you wi...
Aug 03, 2020•40 min•Ep. 171
Grab 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 social media @L...
Jul 27, 2020•37 min•Ep. 170
Shake, 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
Jul 20, 2020•40 min•Ep. 169
Woof 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 playablepodcast@gmail.com *(Also, follow twitch.tv/LaughAtBrian for some fun video game stuff coming soon!)*
Jul 13, 2020•49 min•Ep. 168
Hey everyone! We (I) are (am) back! Hope you missed Playable Characters as much as I've (Brian) missed you. Today we have a hilarious episode and I'm joined by a Sim City Mailman. Who knows more about their town than a mailman? We get into everything and all the joy and horror he's seen while on his routes. Enjoy! Starring Mike Pridgen! (@MikesComedy) @PlayablePodcast playablepodcast@gmail.com
Jul 06, 2020•39 min•Ep. 167
We'll let this episode do the talking for itself. We hope you fans enjoy it. Starring Calvin Cato! (@CatoCalvin) And Brian McGuinness! (@LaughAtBrian) @PlayablePodcast Send us an email: PlayablePodcast@gmail.com
Jun 15, 2020•55 min•Ep. 166
What a treat it was for us to have the one and only Monty Mole in the virtual studio today! That's right, the 'star' of Mario Kart and Super Mario World joins us to talk about his family, his life, and causing mischief along with tons and tons of death on the Mario Kart tracks. Enjoy! Starring Katie Hartman! (@KHartSucks on IG) @PlayablePodcast #BlackLivesMatter
Jun 08, 2020•48 min•Ep. 165
***Quick note: we recorded this last week before the murdering of George Floyd in Minnesota. We know we're just a podcast, but we hope we can give you an hour of laughs and maybe be a distraction to what's going on during these truly terrible times in America right now (and really, the world with COVID-19). #BlackLivesMatter*** This week we're joined by the Hollow Knight vessel! We were just as surprised as you are that they wanted to chat with us, seeing how they're a pretty quiet...bug thing. ...
Jun 01, 2020•43 min•Ep. 164
For Memorial Day [in the States] we wanted to have a real American on today. Please enjoy our chat with the star of Streets of Rage, Axel! We talk to him about cleaning up these streets, punching, kicking, and what his posse is up to now. Starring Micheal Foulk! (@MichealFoulk) @PlayablePodcast
May 25, 2020•48 min•Ep. 163
Make sure you're in the DANGER ZONE this week when listening to today's episode as we chat with the pilot from the NES classic, Top Gun! We talk to him about why he crashes so many times and why his training plane is equipped with so many missiles. Enjoy! ***CHECK OUT TODAY'S EPISODE ALSO ON YOUTUBE!!!*** Starring Aaron Kominos-Smith! (@FunnyAaron) @PlayablePodcast
May 18, 2020•42 min•Ep. 162
GET OVER HERE...and listen to today's amazing episode! We're joined by one of the most popular Mortal Kombat fighters of all time, Scorpion! We talk to him about his favorite fights, his weapons, and what it's like living in hell. Enjoy! Starring Justin Bowen! (@JackSquatJB) ***ANOTHER exclusive video accompanies this hilarious episode. Be sure to check out our YouTube page to see Scorpion in person*** @PlayablePodcast
May 11, 2020•48 min•Ep. 161
We know we know...it's about time we had someone from one of the biggest franchises in video games! So excited to be joined by not one, but TWO assassins from the acclaimed Assassin's Creed series. They're from two very different eras so it was extra interesting to hear their different techniques and styles they use while doing their sneaking and killing. Enjoy! Starring Rod and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips podcast! (@TBGWT and @SayDatAgain) @PlayablePodcast
May 04, 2020•49 min•Ep. 160
Have you ever wondered how all of those books get all over Skyrim? Today we're joined by a very important person to keep those people literate! We have a Skyrim book publisher today and he talks to us about who reads the most books, magic spells, and who actually can't read. Enjoy! Starring Corky Knievel! (@CorkyKneivel) @PlayablePodcast
Apr 27, 2020•45 min•Ep. 159
Hey everyone! Trying something different for the first time. We're doing remote recordings! Usually we have our esteemed guests come all the way from the Mushroom Kingdom or Hyrule or some other far away place. But with everything going on in the world, we wanted everyone to be safe. So today, Brian got a chance to talk with the legendary boss from Metal Gear, Psycho Mantis! They talk about his amazing mind powers and what it was like growing up with special abilities. Enjoy! ***Also---you can W...
Apr 20, 2020•35 min•Ep. 158
Today, we're super excited to be joined by the coolest pixelated hedgehog, Shadow! We talk to him about how he got his start, Sonic of course, and racism in video games. Enjoy! Starring Kyle Lewis! (@KeepItFiveStar) @PlayablePodcast www.patreon.com/playablepodcast
Apr 13, 2020•46 min•Ep. 157