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Good Game Nice Try

What happens when a Twitch star joins forces with the brains behind Conan?s Clueless Gamer? Pure video game magic! Each week Sonja Reid aka OMGitsfirefoxx and Aaron ?Bley? Bleyaert nerd out with your favorite actors, musicians, comedians, gamers, and athletes who are as passionate about gaming as they are. From T-Pain venting about Pac-Man to AtomicMari becoming a real-life Lara Croft?guests share the games that they most loathe and love. Plus there will be epic stories, reviews, recommendations, and giveaways.

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Episodes

Sam Riegel on Playing Games for a Living

Sam Riegel stops by this week to give the scoop on Critical Role?s third campaign and the upcoming Critical Role animated series. He also shares the epic text thread between the cast and why he?ll choose the Fantastic Four over the X-Men any day.

2021-11-05
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Ashly Burch Was A Gamer Before She Could Talk

Ashly Burch has been a gamer for as long as she can remember and she joins Sonja and Bley to talk about the early N64 games she loved and what games she?s looking forward to playing next. She also shares what it was like to reprise the role of Aloy in the highly-anticipated Horizon Forbidden West! Plus Bley and Sonja take on another fan request.

2021-10-29
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Jason Kelley on Breaking the Loop

Jason Kelley joins Sonja and Bley to talk about his journey from working in a cubicle to voicing Colt Vahn in this year?s critically-acclaimed game Deathloop. He also shares how golfing video games have improved his real-life golf skills and looks back fondly on his first gaming console, the Atari Blip.

2021-10-22
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Liam O?Brien on Going to Narnia on a Regular Basis

Liam O?Brien stops by to discuss his nerd journey, from his first gaming console, the Vectrex, to playing Dungeons and Dragons professionally with Critical Role. He also shares his long list of favorite games and dishes on the game that makes him rage quit.

2021-10-15
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Giancarlo Esposito on the Art of the Villain

Giancarlo Esposito joins Sonja and Bley to talk all things Far Cry 6! As the franchise?s latest villain, Antón Castillo, Giancarlo discusses the preparation that went into the role, what it was like to act in a video game, and who he thinks is the best villain of all time. Plus, listen for your chance to snag your own copy of Far Cry 6.

2021-10-08
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Timm Woods on the D&D Renaissance

Professional Game Master Timm Woods is this week?s guest and he gives Sonja and Bley a crash course in RPGs. He shares his tips for becoming a good Dungeon Master and dishes on his favorite world to play in. From Dungeons & Dragons to Star-Crossed, a game of forbidden love, Timm shows us that when it comes to RPGs, the possibilities are endless!

2021-10-01
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Mari Takahashi is the Ted Lasso of ESports

Mari Takahashi is back on the pod to talk all things Esports! As the newest co-owner of Esports organization Spacestation Gaming, Mari joins Bley and Sonja to chat about paving the way for others in the industry, being an ESports superfan, and why she?s just looking to become the Ted Lasso of gaming.

2021-09-24
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Sam Humphries Needs to Vent About Atari?s E.T.

Comic book author and TV host Sam Humphries joins Bley and Sonja this week to talk about his journey from dropping out of art school to writing Comics for Marvel and DC. He also shares how the movie Coco provided inspiration for Nightwing and what games he loves to zen out to.

2021-09-17
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Darin De Paul is a Man of Many Voices

Voice actor Darin De Paul stops by this week to share his journey into voicing some of gaming?s most iconic characters, from Reinhardt in Overwatch to Dr. Samuel Hayden in Doom. He also talks about the glitz and glamour of Broadway (i.e. gaming backstage) and dishes about his upcoming role in the highly anticipated Halo Infinite.

2021-09-10
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Ian Hecox Can?t Stop Playing Civilization VI

Smosh co-founder Ian Hecox joins Sonja and Bley this week to talk about his love for Mass Effect and his current addiction to Civilization VI. He also shares where he sees Smosh going in the future (think SNL of the internet).

2021-09-03
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Kassem G Will Be Your Comic Book Guide

G4 host Kassem G stops by to give Sonja and Bley the scoop on the highly-anticipated G4 relaunch and shares why he thinks more people should get into comic books. Plus, Conan is back to give a Mario impression no one asked for.

2021-08-27
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Dan Gheesling is an OG Gamer

Twitch streamer/Big Brother 10 winner Dan Gheesling joins Sonja and Bley to nerd out about the early days of DOS Command prompts, share the gaming console he purchased with his Big Brother winnings, and give what may be the spiciest answer for least favorite game in GGNT history.

2021-08-20
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Courtney Miller is a Video Game Fraidy Cat

YouTuber Courtney Miller stops by to dish on all things Smosh and shares what playing The Sims has taught her about real life. She also admits to being a video game fraidy cat and reveals which games scare her the most. Plus, Bley wrote a video game!

2021-08-13
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Arin Hanson on Game Grumps and Gitaroo Man

Game Grumps co-founder Arin Hanson joins Sonja and Bley this week to talk about how Napster played a pivotal part in his career. He also shares his love of the PS2 game Gitaroo Man and dishes on what went into creating the popular dating simulator, Dream Daddy.

2021-08-06
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Ethan Nestor aka CrankGameplays on What Keeps Him Creative

Ethan Nestor aka CrankGameplays joins Sonja and Bley this week to chat about his YouTube journey and how boredom can help the creative process. He also dishes on his love/hate relationship with Super Smash Bros. and shares why he thinks Mario Party ends friendships.

2021-07-30
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Kevin Smith is a Master of the Universe

Filmmaker Kevin Smith stops by to talk about his latest project, the Netflix series Masters of the Universe: Revelation. He also recounts the time he got an Atari 2600 from a farm in New Jersey and why he thinks Clerks resonated so strongly with people.

2021-07-23
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Erika Ishii on Using Her Voice

From video game fan to star of some of the industry's biggest titles, actress Erika Ishii talks a stroll down memory lane with Sonja and Bley to chat about the impact gaming has had on her. She discusses her introduction to gaming with Aladdin on the Sega Genesis, how important D&D has been to her, and why The Last of Us holds a special place in her heart.

2021-07-16
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Justin Roiland Thinks This is All a Simulation

Rick & Morty creator Justin Roiland joins Sonja and Bley this week to share why he thinks this may all be a simulation. He also discusses his journey to creating his own gaming studio and dishes on which game he disliked so much he sold it on Ebay after an hour of playing it.

2021-07-09
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Matthew Mercer on What it Takes to be a Dungeon Master

Critical Role Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer joins Sonja and Bley this week to talk all things D&D, from how Critical Role got started to what it takes to be a successful Dungeon Master. He also shares how D&D helped him come out of his shell and why he has a soft spot for RPGs.

2021-07-02
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Wolfgang Van Halen is a Gaming Console Connoisseur

Guitarist and singer Wolfgang Van Halen stops by this week to educate Bley and Sonja on some very niche retro gaming consoles. He also shares what it was like to appear on Guitar Hero and why he thinks Super Mario RPG is one of the best games of all time.

2021-06-25
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Drumsy on His Virtual Reality World

YouTuber Drumsy stops by this week to take a trip down memory lane with Sonja and Bley. They reminisce about all things Game Boy and Pokemon Yellow. He also talks about his journey into VR and shares some very hot takes on Minecraft.

2021-06-18
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Frankie Grande is a Gaymer

Actor and singer Frankie Grande drops in this week to share what it was like to play the real-life Among Us - Big Brother! He also compares the endurance needed to stream with the endurance needed for Broadway and dishes on gaming with his little sister Ariana Grande.

2021-06-11
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Reggie Watts on the Future of VR

Actor and musician Reggie Watts stops by this week to share what inspires him, from Dreamscape to The Chronicles of Narnia. He also nerds out with Bley and Sonja about the future of VR.

Plus, we?ve got a special segment for you! Bley and Sonja are talking SEGA's Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis with the Clueless Gamer himself, Conan O? Brien! #PSO2 is available June 9th. #ad

2021-06-04
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Loserfruit on Battling Burnout

Streamer and professional gamer Loserfruit stops by this week to talk about how surreal it is to be a character in Fortnite, the very real struggle of burnout in streaming, and why she wants to invest in an arcade basketball machine. Plus, Bley answers your questions about the latest Clueless Gamer! We partnered with THQ Nordic to bring you this episode

2021-05-28
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Cliff Bleszinski is a Renaissance Man

Video game designer Cliff Bleszinski is this week?s guest and he joins Sonja and Bley to chat about Comic-Con parties, why he loves conventions, and his ventures into Broadway. Plus, Sonja shares the impact Jazz Jackrabbit had on her gaming journey and Cliff offers to chip in for a Jazz tattoo.

2021-05-21
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Nolan North on his Uncharted Path

Nolan North AKA Nathan Drake is the guest this week. He stops by to share his journey in voice acting from shouting, ?look out, grenade!? to playing some of the most compelling characters in gaming history. He also dishes on his trip to the Uncharted movie set and why he thinks Tom Holland is the right man to take on Nathan Drake.

2021-05-14
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Blake Anderson is a Semi-Pro Gamer

Workaholics star Blake Anderson joins Sonja and Bley this week to share his gaming journey, from blasting the Zelda soundtrack with his friends in high school to becoming a semi-pro gamer playing Call of Duty alongside Priestahh. He also has a lot of thoughts on the Captain Planet game.

2021-05-07
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The Technician on the Creation of CodeMiko

The Technician stops by this week to dish on the surprising inspiration behind virtual Twitch sensation CodeMiko, the chaos that goes on in her streams (dragon eggs, fart simulators, and mute buttons galore!), and what she sees for the future of the character.

2021-04-30
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Troy Baker is Searching for his Magnum Opus

Troy Baker stops by this week to talk about what it was like to star in some of the biggest games of the last decade. He also shares one of his favorite moments from filming The Last of Us Part II that had the whole crew crying. Plus, Conan is back to give his (uninformed) take on The Last of Us and discusses his zombie apocalypse game plan.

2021-04-23
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Naomi Kyle on the Power of Cosplay

Actress, writer, host, and all-around gaming badass Naomi Kyle stops by this week to talk about her time at IGN, her least favorite Star Wars game, and which Uncharted character she thinks Bley should cosplay as (no, it?s not Nathan Drake). Plus, Bley and Sonja tackle the subject of video game fatigue in another fan request.

2021-04-16
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Mike Drucker on the Despair of Silent Hill 2

Comedy writer Mike Drucker joins Sonja and Bley this week to dish on his new book on Silent Hill 2. He also give the scoop on what it was like to work at Nintendo as a localizer for Kid Icarus and shares what Mario-scented cologne smells like. Plus Olan Rogers is back to talk about what game causes him to rage quit (hint: it involves a bubble shield).

2021-04-09
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Katie Nolan is Definitely a Gamer

ESPN personality Katie Nolan takes a break from the sports world and joins us in the gaming world to nerd out with Sonja and Bley about her one true love (besides her dog): video games. She gives us her thoughts on Call of Duty, dishes on indie games, and shares how she skipped chemistry in college to master Guitar Hero left-handed. Our takeaway? Katie Nolan is definitely a gamer.

2021-04-02
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Robert Kirkman is Invincible

The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman joins Sonja and Bley this week to dish on his new superhero series, Invincible. He shares what it was like to work with Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, and vents about that time he rage quit Chrono Trigger. Plus Bley and Sonja talk about the best video game soundtracks of all time.

2021-03-26
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Gus Johnson is a Monogamous Gamer

Youtuber Gus Johnson stops by this week for a deep dive into the 1998 PC game, Jurassic Park Trespasser. He also talks Skyrim strategy and enlightens Sonja and Bley on the art of winning at an arcade stacker machine. Plus Conan is back to unbox his very own LANDle!

2021-03-19
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Olan Rogers Can?t Beat Dark Souls

Comedian and creator of Final Space Olan Rogers stops by this week to discuss how he can?t win at Dark Souls (and how it?s disappointing for his family). He also shares his love for Blitzball in Final Fantasy X and hypes up the best Jet Ski video game of all time: Wave Race 64.

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2021-03-12
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Shannon Woodward is a Dr. Mario Ninja

Actress Shannon Woodward stops by this week to talk about what she took away from her role as Dina in The Last of Us Part II and how surreal it was to see herself as a video game character. She also shares the insanely specific reason behind her least favorite game and how she?s on a mission to become the Bobby Fischer of crossword puzzles.

2021-03-05
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Joel McHale Thinks Video Games Are the Future

Actor and comedian Joel McHale joins Sonja and Bley this week to chat all things Fortnite, including tips he got from his kids and his ?Saving Private Ryan? approach to the game. He also reveals why Dark Souls is harder than running in a marathon, and workshops his ideal video game, ?Wine Cellar.?

2021-02-26
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Herman Li is a Guitar Hero

DragonForce guitarist Herman Li says playing his band?s song Through the Fire and Flames on Guitar Hero is even harder than playing it in real life! The power metal musician stops by this week to talk about what video game soundtracks inspire him, how he sealed the deal with his wife, and the time his dad threw his Atari 2600 out the window.

2021-02-19
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Allie Long Wants to Beat Everybody

Whether it?s the soccer field or the Call of Duty battlefield, Allie Long is a competitor! The World Cup champion joins Sonja and Bley this week to talk about her love of trash talking and getting into fights with virtual refs when she plays FIFA. Plus, WWE superstar Xavier Woods is back for an NC-17 conversation about Mario Kart.

2021-02-12
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Jimmy O. Yang is Off the Heezy

Silicon Valley star Jimmy O. Yang is confident he can take on anyone in NBA Street. The actor and comedian stops by this week to chat with Sonja and Bley about why the PS2 is his preferred gaming console and why he isn?t a ?cut scenes? guy. He also shares what game he and his co-stars couldn?t stop playing on the set of Crazy Rich Asians.

2021-02-05
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Thomas Middleditch is a party LANimal

This week actor and comedian Thomas Middleditch drops by GGNT to reveal juicy details about his pre-Silicon Valley party days! And by that we mean hot, sweaty LAN parties in his hometown of Nelson, British Columbia. Thomas also waxes nostalgic about the good old days of arcade games, like the time he hit the jackpot at an Esso station. Plus: he mercilessly mocks Sonja?s love of Animal Crossing.


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2021-01-29
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Laura Bailey Wants to Romance Your Character

Prolific voice actress Laura Bailey is this week?s guest and with over 500 roles under her belt, there?s a lot to talk about! Laura discusses her start voicing Kid Trunks in Dragon Ball Z and her path to the award-winning role of Abby in The Last of Us Part II. Plus, she shares the story of how Critical Role began and how the Dungeons & Dragons web-series has made her a more empathetic person.

2021-01-22
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Cody Bellinger is a Video Game Viking

World Series Champion and Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger puts down the baseball bat and picks up the Nintendo controller as this week?s guest on Good Game Nice Try. The MLB All-Star swings by to chat about his acting debut as viking Otta Sluggasson in Assassin?s Creed Valhalla. He also reveals which Dodgers teammate is the weakest link on his Call of Duty Squad. Plus, Sonja and Bley want to give you a chance to win your own copy of Assassin?s Creed Valhalla!

2021-01-15
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Good Game Nice Guy, Devin Druid

13 Reasons Why star Devin Druid joins the party this week to talk about the time his mom threw his Xbox (yikes!), the hours he spent playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater, and how he leveraged booking a role to get Overwatch. Plus, WWE star Austin Creed stops by to talk all things couch co-op!

2021-01-08
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AtomicMari is a Real-Life Lara Croft

New year, new episode! Professional ballerina turned gamer AtomicMari stops by this week to chat about how Lara Croft inspired her to see the world (and the time she almost slid off of a glacier, just like Lara!). She also reveals why she has such a bittersweet relationship with her least favorite game. Plus, Bley and Sonja get spooked by Silent Hill.

2021-01-01
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Chip Chat with Ron Funches

Ron Funches doesn?t remember a time when video games weren't in his life. The comedian stops by this week to talk to Bley and Sonja about his love of Twitch, how Super Mario 3 sealed the deal for him and his wife and how he judges someone?s character based on their Ms. Pac-Man strategy (hint: save the power pellets for last!). Plus Bley and Sonja name their favorite games of 2020.

2020-12-25
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Austin Creed Isn?t a Side Quest

The charismatic WWE Superstar joins the podcast this week to discuss the earth shattering impact video games have had on his wrestling career - as well as what it meant to him to see a Black video game character for the first time growing up as a kid. He also reveals the genesis of his hit Youtube channel Up Up Down Down, and how the love for his all-time favorite game is the sole reason he still owns a GameCube. Plus, Sonja and Bley recommend a list of games that will make you... smarter?

2020-12-18
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Alanah Pearce Gets Cyberpunked

The most anticipated game of the year is finally here! In this special Cyberpunk 2077 themed episode, gamer & journalist Alanah Pearce drops by to discuss how she ended up as a character in the actual game, and reveals some surprising behind the scenes tidbits about her character's creation (they even got her birthmark right!) She also talks about the time she put her dad in VR and why she thinks Alan Wake doesn?t actually like his wife. Plus, Conan O'Brien crashes the podcast to give his official Cyberpunk 2077 review, and has some very strong opinions about the futuristic world of Night City.

2020-12-11
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Top of the Mornin? with Jacksepticeye

Jacksepticeye?s in the hot seat this week! He shares how a dark period in his life ultimately led to him becoming one of the most popular gamers ever. The YouTube star also talks about the time he got trolled by Sonic, how social media can be a force for good, and the game that he considers to be ?absolute dogshit.? Plus, he gives Bley and Sonja pointers on how to craft the perfect Irish insult.

2020-12-04
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Ben Schwartz Can Beat You With His Toes

Ben Schwartz, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog himself, has been playing games since he was a kid (and had some, uh, interesting techniques). He chats with Bley and Sonja about how video games are still a huge part of his life. He?s the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, hosts hyper-competitive Mario Kart tournaments, and has shed tears over Ori and the Blind Forest. Plus, Ben shares what it was like to achieve his childhood dream of writing one-liners for C-3P0.

2020-11-27
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