Thumb Cramps
Thumb Cramps is a weekly video game review podcast hosted by Joel Duscher and Jackson Baly. Each episode features special guests discussing games they've been playing, covering new releases, retro games, AAA titles, and real-life experiences. New episodes are released every Friday.
Episodes
The Long Dark and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale and Joel Zammit)
This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s New? No! Re-Revember, a month dedicated to re-reviewing games from Thumb Cramps’ past to see if they’re still good. This one goes out to the gamers who were worried the themes were starting to get easy to say. To celebrate such a beautiful month, Joel Duscher has burst his eardrum so missed this episode which is good but what’s even better is that Jackson is joined
Tenebris Somnia DEMO and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Demonstrober comes to an end as they’re joined by Adam Carnevale to look at Tenebris Somnia DEMO for the Steam Deck, Inkblood DEMO for the PC and RV There Yet? for the PC. Plus a preview of trains being added into The Long Dark and very normal emails that absolutely did not put the hosts under immense pressure. Every1’s a winner baby in this episode! Get Thumb Cramps Lon
Fish Them All DEMO and Other Games (Ft. Lena Moon and Woody from Beethoven & Dinosaur)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Demonstrober continues and this time they’re joined by Lena Moon and Woody from Beethoven & Dinosaur to look at Fish Them All DEMO for the Steam Deck, Ball Madness for the Real Life, Gears of War: E-Day for the Xbox Series X and The Seance of Blake Manor for the PC because i guess demos can be anything now. It’s a real normal one this week as the guests and hosts des
Things We Saw At PAX AUS 2026 and No Other Games (Live from the Floor of PAX)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it's an official live recording of the first ever fifth ever podcast recorded live from the floor of PAX where Joel Duscher and his two co-hosts Chloe Appleby and Steph Panecasio take a look at the best things they've seen during PAX Aus 2026. Thank you to our guests Jackson, Sam, Chris, Josh, Aether, Jack, Jordan, Cody, Sam, Kate, Lawson and Ethan. This one goes
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse DEMO and Other Demos (Ft. Darcy Smith)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Demonstrober continues as the podcast celebrates beautiful demos and this time they’re joined by Darcy Smith to look at Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse DEMO for the Nintendo Switch 2, Apocalypter DEMO for the PC and World of Warcraft: Forever BETA for the PC. Plus a long and tasteful tribute to real man John Barbuto, founder of JB Hi-Fi, who died 3 years ago. See you at PAX
Final Fantasy Resonance DEMO and Other Demos (Ft. Adam Carnevale)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first week of Demonstrober, a month dedicated to trying out demos all month long! Jackson has returned and the hosts are joined by fan favourite Adam Carnevale to look at Final Fantasy Resonance DEMO for the Nintendo Switch 2, Terrible Lizards DEMO for the PC and Seven Kingdoms DEMO for the PC. Plus an upsetting Steam reveal, a classic episode of Adam’s Deal Cor
Marvel's Wolverine and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio and Violet from Good Games Morley)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Jackson is in a plane and to fill his spot Joel is joined by co-hosts Steph Panecasio and Violet Wilkin from Good Games Morley to take a look at Marvel’s Wolverine for the PS5, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for the PS5 and Free Online Poker for the PC. The tables are turned as Joel is no longer the mean one of the podcast and we think he deserved everything cruel said to
Splatoon Raiders and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes and Chloe Appleby)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Jackson is still overseas but Joel has returned home and is joined by co-hosts Ruby Innes and Chloe Appleby to look at Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2, Shroom and Gloom for the PC and Digimon Story Time Stranger for the Nintendo Switch. All three hosts are fighting through various afflictions so early reviews are saying “scattered but normal and good podcast”
Resident Evil Requiem and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale and Ricky Pitzalis)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Joel and Jackson might be overseas but they haven’t forgotten about the gamers of the world so please enjoy this episode where they’re joined by Adam Carnevale and Ricky Pitzalis to look at Resident Evil Requiem for the PC, Vampire Crawlers for the Steam Deck, Baldur’s Gate 3 with Too Many Mods for the PC and Horse Magnifier: The Full Horse for the Steam Deck. A beautifu
The M.A.R.G.E 2026: Live (Ft. Joel Zammit, Andrew Levins, Ruby Innes, Steph Panecasio and Chloe Appleby)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Joel and Jackson are in the UK and it was this or nothing so please enjoy Thumb Cramps Presents: Thumb Cramps & Friends: Sydnaypril (Live in Sydney, April 2026) Present: The M.A.R.G.E 2026: Live (Ft. Joel Zammit, Andrew Levins, Ruby Innes, Steph Panecasio and Chloe Appleby). We know that parts of this show don’t work without video and we’re so sorry but the show was
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to wave goodbye to Remugust. Joining them for the beautiful farewell is returning host Ruby Innes as they look at The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance for the PC and Bugdom 2 for the PC. Plus a pitch to Double Fine, a dive into the Donald Duck family tree and the reveal that a listener ha
Henry Presents The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)
This week on Thumb Cramps, they’ve officially launched Thumb Cramps Airlines. Thanks to the first investor, Henry, they’re joined in studio by Chloe Appleby to look at The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for the Nintendo Switch 2, Digimon Original New Wave for the Real Life and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for Literally Everything. Thank you again to Henry for getting the airline off the grou
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut and Other Games (Ft. Pete Burns)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Remugust and to celebrate remakes and remasters they’re joined by Pete Burns to look at Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut for the Nintendo Switch 2, Black Mesa for the PC and Halo: Campaign Evolved for the Xbox Series X. Plus some good reels talk, really good jokes and some really really good educational advice. Thumb Cramps should be played in schools.Check out Back Pocket
Halo: Campaign Evolved and Other Games (Ft. Gemma Driscoll)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first week of Remugust. What’s Remugust? Well it’s an entire month dedicated to looking at remasters and remakes. What if an old game was new but not a new new game? To celebrate such a beautiful theme they’re joined by first time guest Gemma Driscoll to look at Halo: Campaign Evolved for the PS5, Outlaws + A Handful of Missions: Remaster for the PC and Mass Eff
Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith)
This week on Thumb Cramps it’s the final week of Discountuly Juames and they’re joined by Darcy Smith to say goodbye to a beautiful month while looking at Zack and Wiki: Quest of Barbaros’ Treasure for the Wii, Chained Beasts DEMO for the PC and Öoo for the PC. Plus plenty of Pokemon card talk and unreasonable yelling. Joel Duscher does not come off looking good here and that’s okay. Sometimes you
Splatoon 2 and Other Games (Ft. Cass Paige)
This week on Thumb Cramps it’s Discountuly Juames and to celebrate such a beautiful month they’re joined by their beautiful friend and serial gamer Cass Paige to look at Splatoon 2 for the Nintendo Switch, Signalis for the PC and Her Trees: First Puzzle for the PC on Itch io. A big week for gaming and an even bigger week in podcast advertising as Marge Ads is fighting for her career against an ons
Terminator 2D: No Fate and Other Games (Ft. Zoe Bee)
This week on Thumb Cramps it’s Discountuly Juames and joining them this week is long time friend, first time guest Zoe Bee to look at Terminator 2D: No Fate for the Steam Deck, Washington Prime (DEMO) for the PC and WordSalad for the phone. Plus the introduction to the Thumb Cramps Gaming HQ Social Media Team and the listeners have feedback for Marge Ads. Normal video game podcast.Get Thumb Cramps
Forbidden Solitaire and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps it’s Discountuly Juames and to celebrate cheap games this July they’re joined by the original host of the podcast, Ruby Innes. Check it out for reviews of Forbidden Solitaire for the Steam Deck, Star Wars Outlaws for the PC and Schrodinger's Cat Burglar for the PC. Plus some car accidents, some minionese and a reminder that the Thumb Cramps Airline service exists.Get Thum
Slay The Spire 2 and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale)
This week on Thumb Cramps, to help combat everything that’s happening all of the time, it’s Discountuly Juames; cheap games this July. To help them welcome in a new month, they’re joined by Adam Carnevale who teaches them there are multiple ways to get cheap games while looking at Slay the Spire 2 for the Steam Deck, Let’s Build A Zoo for the Nintendo Switch and 007: First Light for the PC. Everyo
Devil May Cry 3 and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to say goodbye to 92ne and to celebrate such a beautiful month they’re joined by Steph Panecasio to take a look at Devil May Cry 3 for the Nintendo Switch, Clive Barker’s Undying for the PC and Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal for the PC. Remember when games used to be bad? 92ne does. Don’t forget to follow Steph on socials and keep Thumb Cramps in your hearts and m
Half-Life 2 and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)
This week on Thumb Cramps, 92ne continues and this time they’re joined by former host who tragically died and current guest Joel Zammit to look at Half-Life 2 for the Steam Deck, Klonoa: Empire of Dreams for the Game Boy Advance for the Nintendo Switch, Chef Knight for the Steam Deck and IncreKnight for the Steam Deck. This is one of those episodes that got away from them or there was some kind of
Summer Game Announcements 2026, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)
This week on Thumb Cramps, 150,000 video games have just been announced AND it’s another episode of 92ne. Hmmmm. To celebrate, they’re joined by Chloe Appleby to check out all their favourite announcements from the Directs, State of Plays, Showcases and Festivals then they review Castlevania: Aria of Sorrows for the Game Boy Advance, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion for the PC and Shadows of the Coloss
Manhunt 2 and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s 92ne. Hmmmm. 92ne is the month where Thumb Cramps looks at 2000s video games and to help them celebrate such an important moment in gaming they’re joined by 9une co-creator Darcy Smith to look at Manhunt 2 for the Nintendo Wii, Mr. Driller 2 for the Game Boy Advance and Collecting Pokemon Cards for Real Life. Plus actual video game journalism discussing sequel-itis
Bubsy 4D and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Mayscot Madness comes to an end with the biggest episode yet; the launch of Bubsy 4D. To join Thumb Cramps for such a momentous occasion, they’ve reunited with the third host of the podcast Ruby Innes to look at Bubsy 4D for the Nintendo Switch 2, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Switch 2. Plus uncover some
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Other Games (Ft. Oscar and Dan from S-Bend Games)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Mayscot Madness continues and to celebrate they’re joined by S Bend Games’ very own Oscar and Dan to look at Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse for the PC, Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee for the PS Vita, Earthworm Jim 2 for the PC and Cool Spot for the SNES. Oh also they’re all eating hot sauce before reviewing their games, extreme podcasting style. Thank you S Bend Games
Mixtape and Other Games (Ft. Woody from Beethoven & Dinosaur)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Mayscot Madness continues and this time they’re joined by their good friend and the producer of Mixtape, Woody, to look at Mixtape for the PS5 and PC, LittleBigPlanet PS Vita for the PS Vita, Super Kiwi 64 for the PC and Astro’s Playroom for the PS5. Plus the ethical disposal of fruit, living with bugs and tasting some truly freaky drinks. The Weekly Planet if you’re rea
Mr. Sleepy Man and Other Games (Ft. Tom Reed)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Mayscot Madness continues and this time they’re joined by their good friend and gamer Tom Reed to look at Mr. Sleepy Man for the Steam Deck, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger for the PC and Borderlands 4 DLC for the PS5. Plus a deep dive into the life that Brick Heck now lives, the exploration of being 10 again and some of the worst emails you’ll ever hear. Good, normal, video game
Yooka-Replaylee and Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first week of Mayscott Madness, a month dedicated to all the beautiful mascot games out there to celebrate the upcoming release of Bubsy 4D and joining them for the first week is their good friend Andrew Levins to look at Yooka-Replaylee for the Nintendo Switch 2, Kao the Kangaroo for the PC, Demon Tides for the Steam Deck and Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcar
Things We Saw At ALT GAMES 2026 and No Other Games (Live from the Floor of ALT GAMES)
Surprise, it’s a bonus episode of Thumb Cramps to celebrate two incredible moments. Firstly, the success of ALT GAMES 2026 and everything that happened. Secondly, the recording of the first ever podcast recorded live from the floor of ALT GAMES. Be sure to check out the Steam listing of all the games below AND thank you to Ricky, Levins, Chloe, Ethan and Sam for joining the podcast. Video games ar
Pragmata and ERLIK: The Ninth Branch
This week on Thumb Cramps, oh boy it’s a Normal One, as the hosts are left alone for a special host-only episode as they wrap up April by looking at Pragmata for the Nintendo Switch 2, ERLIK: The Ninth Branch for the PC and celebrate the success of ALT GAMES 2026. Sometimes having no friends makes the boys even more normal in this very normal video game podcast.Check out the ALT GAMES lineup on St
Super Meat Boy 3D and Other Games (Ft. Grace Jarvis)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April 2: April, the month where they play and review video games and to celebrate such a beautiful month they’re joined by Grace Jarvis to look at Super Meat Boy 3D for the Nintendo Switch 2, New Pokemon Snap for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokemon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus a deep discussion on if it’s actually chill to go to bed angry and the ethics abo
Absolum and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April 2: April, the month where they play and review video games and to keep the theme going they’re joined by D&D Is For Nerds host, Adam Carnevale to look at Absolum for the Nintendo Switch 2, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days for the PC and Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield we don’t know for Joel Zammit’s Switch. If anyone has a contact for the board of MILFs, pleas
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble and Other Games (Ft. Lauren Bonner)
This week on Thumb Cramps, welcome to April 2: April, the month where Thumb Cramps play and review video games and to celebrate they’re joined by comedian, writer, actor Lauren Bonner to look at Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble for the Nintendo Switch 2, Routine for the PC and the Yakuza: Like A Dragon series. Plus bonus episodes of the famous Shop Riffs podcast and the equally famous spin offs. An
Jackson vs. Kingdom Hearts 3 and Other Games (Ft. Lena Moon)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Final Marchtasy II and they’re joined by Lena Moon to look at Kingdom Hearts 3 for the PC, Final Fantasy VII Remake for the Nintendo Switch 2, The Legend of Khiimori for the Steam Deck and to say goodbye to Jackson’s wellbeing as he goes down swinging against these games. We hope that everyone is happy to see Jackson finally get what he deserves.&n
Jackson vs. World of Final Fantasy and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Final Marchtasy II continues to pummel Jackson but it’s not all bad news because they’re also joined by the wonderful Steph Panecasio to look at World of Final Fantasy for the PC, Resident Evil Requiem for the PS5, Tiny Bookshop for the Mac Laptop and Still Wakes The Deep on the unspecified home console. Plus demands for fanfiction, discussions of beautiful video game ch
Jackson vs. Final Fantasy XIII and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Final Marchtasy II continues and they’re joined by Powerhouse Museum’s Games Curator Chloe Appleby to look at/fight with Final Fantasy XIII for the PC, Virtual Boy for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokemon: Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus a brief discussion of what heaven chickens go to and the reality of video game preservation. This is one of those episodes that pr
Jackson vs. Final Fantasy and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first week of Final Marchtasy II, a month where Jackson fights for his life against Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy adjacent games. Will he survive? Will video games finally lay him to rest? Only time will tell. To welcome in such a wonderful month, they’re joined by former host, current guest Joel Zammit to look at Final Fantasy for the PC, Pokemon FireRed for
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes w/ A Chainsaw and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Chain4buamecube and to help say goodbye to such a beautiful event, they’re joined by the third host of the podcast and self described “Thumb Cramps Period”, Ruby Innes, to look at Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes for the GameCube with a chainsaw controller, Rayman 2: The Great Escape for the Nintendo 64 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and The City of Ja
P.N.03 w/ A Chainsaw and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith from Studio Folly)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Chain4buamecube and to help celebrate such a beautiful controller for a beautiful video game console, they’re joined by Darcy Smith from Studio Folly to look at P.N.03 for the GameCube with a chainsaw controller, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition for the PC and Mewgenics for the PC. Plus they check in with the Skins Cramps boys to see what’s happening with Skins and
Pikmin w/ A Chainsaw and Other Games (Ft. Oscar and James from S-Bend Games)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Chain4buamecube and to help celebrate such a beautiful controller for a beautiful video game console, they’re joined by Oscar and James from S-Bend Games to look at Pikmin w/ a chainsaw for the Nintendo GameCube, Who’s Lila for the PC, SkiFree for the Windows and Happy Wheels for the Browser. Wow, another normal episode of normal video game podcast Thumb Cramps.Chec
Nintendo Partner Direct Feb 2026 and No Other Games (Ft. Ricky Pitzalis)
Surprise, it’s a bonus episode of Thumb Cramps to celebrate another funny Nintendo Direct. Jackson sadly couldn’t make it because he was hanging out with his dad, but Joel is joined by Ricky to ensure that two Nintendo Switch 2 sickos can guide you through this barrage of announcements. Big episode for people that love two guys listing games.Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (Limited
Resident Evil 4 w/ A Chainsaw and Other Games (Ft. Ricky Pitzalis)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first week of the first ever Chain4buamecube and what better way to start such an important month than by being joined by inventor of The Ricky, Ricky Pitzalis to look at Resident Evil 4 for the Nintendo GameCube with a Chainsaw Controller, Cairn for the PC and ARC Raiders for the PC. Plus a quick episode of Skins Cramps and a short review of OJ Simpson. What mo
Cult of the Lamb, Top 5 Moments in Thumb Cramps in 2025 and Actual Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)
This week on Thumb Cramps, yeah, we’re thinking they’re still back and this time they’re joined by Chloe Appleby to take a look at Cult of the Lamb for the Steam Deck, MIO: Memories in Orbit for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for the PS5. Plus it’s time to reflect on the year that was by counting down The Top 5 Moments on Thumb Cramps in 2025. What a beautiful episode of a b
Luigi's Mansion 1-3, Thumb Cramps Wrapped 2025 and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, yeah, we’re thinking they’re back as the summer break is finally over and it’s safe to be a gamer once more. Joining them for their return episode is Ruby Innes as they take a look at Luigi’s Mansion 1, 2 and 3 for the Nintendo Switch 2, A Merchant’s Promise for the PC, White Knuckle for the PC, Metal Garden for the PC, Red Dead Redemption 2 for the PC, Pokemon Legends:
Speedrunning Television: Frasier (Bonus Episode!)
This week on Thumb Cramps, they’re still on break so please enjoy this episode of the Thumb Cramps+ show: Speedrunning Television. Speedrunning Television is a podcast where Joel and Jackson watch the first and the last episode of a TV series and try to figure out what’s going on and if it’s good so that you, the gamers, can focus on gaming. If you want more of this, sign up to Thumb Cramps+ to en
Speedrunning Television: LOST (Bonus Episode!)
This week on Thumb Cramps, they’re still on break so please enjoy this episode of the Thumb Cramps+ show: Speedrunning Television. Speedrunning Television is a podcast where Joel and Jackson watch the first and the last episode of a TV series then try to figure out what’s going on and if it’s good so that you, the gamers, can focus on gaming. If you want more of this, sign up to Thumb Cramps+ to e
The M.A.R.G.E 2025: Live (Ft. James 'Mr Sunday Movies' Clement, Ruby Innes, Joel Zammit and Andrew Levins)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Levcember and the final week of Thumb Cramps for 2025 so what better way to celebrate than to bring in Andrew Levins for one last introduction to the podcast before launching straight into the live recording of The M.A.R.G.E. 2025 live from the Cheerful Earful podcast festival. Joining Thumb Cramps for The M.A.R.G.E 2025 (or Most Anticipated Releas
2025 Game of the Year Lists and No Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins)
This week on Thumb Cramps, they’re joined by Andrew Levins to celebrate Levcember reaching its peak with “The Big Kahuna” the 2025 Game of the Year Lists. Gamers all over the world will finally have answers to which games are 6 thumbs, which games are 7 thumbs, which games are 9 thumbs and of course which games receive the illustrious 10 thumbs. To make the episode even more special, records are b
Horny Suika: Wet Watermelon - A Boner Cramps Special (Ft. Andrew Levins)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Levcember continues with a brand new entry in the fan favourite series Boner Cramps where they’re joined by Andrew Levins to look at Horny Suika: Wet Watermelon and no other games. It’s nice to finally have a game developed for true gamers. If you’re reading this, be sure to hit up Thumb Cramps on instagram because we do NOT have a good feeling about how much the algorit
Marvel Cosmic Invasion and Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Levcember, a month where they’re joined by their good friend Andrew Levins every week and this week they’re looking at Marvel Cosmic Invasion for the Nintendo Switch 2, Promise Mascot Agency for the Steam Deck and Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the hardest difficulty for the PC. Plus the optimal way to watch Breaking Bad, announcement for the first ever live show in S
Kirby Air Riders and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to say goodbye to the freaky month that was Weirdvember and who better to join Joel and Jackson for one last week than their best friend and third host of the show Ruby Innes. Join them as they look at Kirby Air Riders for the Nintendo Switch 2, Bakeru for the Nintendo Switch and Poco for the PC. Plus a surprising amount of genitals talks for a video game podca
Cars 3: Driven To Win and Other Games (Ft. Ally McLean Hennessy)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s another episode of Weirdvember where they’re joined by Ally McLean Hennessy to look at Cars 3: Driven to Win for the Nintendo Switch, Indika for the Steam Deck and Roommania #203 for the Sega Dreamcast. Plus a drip check on nuns and a surprising lore drop for Joel. Everything you’ve come to expect from normal video game review podcast Thumb Cramps.Get Thumb Cramps L
CloverPit and Other Games (Ft. Lena Moon)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s another episode of Weirdvember where they celebrate some strange games and to help they’re joined by comedian Lena Moon as they look at CloverPit for the Steam Deck, Level Devil for the PC and Anno 117: Pax Romana for the PC. Plus an update on the relationship between Thumb Cramps and Rusty’s Sandwiches and a plea for Hayley Welch to get in contact with the show. It
James Cameron's Avatar: The Game and Other Games (Ft. Cass Paige)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time for this normal video game podcast to get weird to celebrate Weirdvember. For the first episode of Weirdvember they’re joined by their good friend and normal gamer Cass Paige to look at James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game for the Nintendo DS, SkyCards for the Phone and RV There Yet? for the PC. Plus a bonus movie review, a check in on Dream and constant talk of ca
Once Upon a Katamari and Other Games (Ft. Theo from Powerplant)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Oct! New Release Tobers! And to celebrate they’re joined by Theo, lead singer/songwriter of the UK band Powerplant, to look at Once Upon A Katamari for the Nintendo Switch 2, Final Sentence DEMO for the PC and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 for the PC. Plus official endorsements from Video Game Dunkey and a deep discussion of crashing cars. What more c
Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Oct! New Release Tobers! continues with the very special guest and Pokemon enthusiast Chloe Appleby joining them to look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch 2, Bubsy 4D Demo for the PC and Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus a brand new sandwich place has popped up in their instagram followers, fans have started a very normal subreddit at r/thu
Yooka-Replaylee and Other Games (Ft. Ethan Taylor)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Oct! New Release Tobers! cannot be stopped as they’re joined by Ethan Taylor to look at Yooka-Replaylee for the Nintendo Switch 2, Ball x Pit for the PS5 and a whole bunch of demos for Steam Next Fest (Reanimal, Don’t Stop! Girlypop!, The Seance of Blake Manor, Skate Story, Tingus Goose, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Painkiller, Dogpile). The video games per episode ratio is u
Things We Saw At PAX AUS 2025 and No Other Games (Live from the Floor of PAX)
Surprise, it’s a bonus episode of Thumb Cramps, the official live recording of the first ever fourth ever podcast recorded live from the floor of PAX to look at the best things seen during PAX AUS 2025. Thank you to our guests Aether, John, Brody, Kate, Jack, Charlie, Angus, Bailey, Snail, Oliver, Nano Jeans, Ruby, Chloe, Adam, Sam, Steph, Courtney and Ethan. This one is for the gamers.Get Thumb C
Pac Man World 2: Re-Pac and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Oct! New Release Tobers! continues with all three hosts, Joel, Jackson and Ruby Innes, finally together in the same room to check out the freshest releases in gaming! Join them as they look at Pac-Man World 2: Re-PAC for the Steam Deck, Megabonk for the Steam Deck and Baby Steps for the PS5 plus maybe a little hidden review for the keen eared listeners out there. The pod
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to experience the freshest games available that will leave you screaming Oct! as they celebrate Oct! New Release Tobers! A month dedicated to exclusively fresh and new games and who better to join them on this fresh adventure than former host Joel Zammit as they look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for the Nintendo Switch 2, Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection for t
Dog's Life and Other Games (Ft. Sean Carney)
This week on Thumb Cramps, all Septendogs must go to heaven and to help them celebrate the final week of this month they’re joined by Scaredy Boys’ very own Sean Carney to look at Dog’s Life for the PS2, Nintendogs + Cats for the 3DS and Fortnite Blitz for the PS5. Please answer their very important questions at the end of the episode. They’re begging you.Buy tickets to Thumb Cramps live from Chee
Hotdog Quest: One With Everything and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio and Ricky from Good Games Morley)
This week on Thumb Cramps, the Septendogs celebration continues as they’re joined by Steph Panecasio and Ricky from Good Games Morley to look at Hotdog Quest: One With Everything for the Steam Deck, Fallout 4 for the Steam Deck, Dog Witch for the PC and Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 for the PC. Hot dogs are dogs too, it’s allowed. Trust us.Check out Good Games Morley on TikTok hereBuy tickets to Thumb Cr
Hollow Knight: Silksong and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, they continue to play the dog as Septendogs rolls on and this time they’re joined by their best friend Ruby Innes to look at Hollow Knight: Silksong (bugs are dogs now) for the Nintendo Switch 2, An Airport For Aliens Currently Run By Dogs for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Tokyo Jungle for the PlayStation 3. Don’t forget to send them your bus reviews and let them know how th
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit and Adam Carnevale)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to play the dog as they celebrate the first episode of Septendogs with Joel Zammit and Adam Carnevale. After drinking expired milk on air, Jackson misses his second week in a row and therefore misses out on beautiful reviews for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for the Steam Deck, Ready or Not for the PC and Against The Storm for the Steam Deck. He also misses episode
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Jackson is lost in the woods and unable to say farewell to Handhelgust but don’t even stress gamers because stepping in as co-host is none other than the effervescent diva Chloe Appleby. Join Joel and Chloe as they experience the best handhelgust has to offer with a look at Bomb Rush Cyberfunk for the Nintendo Switch 2, Tiny Bookshop for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Hollow
Pokemon Trading Card Game and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith and Woody)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Handhelgust and to continue the celebrations they’re joined by Darcy Smith (Studio Folly) and Woody (Beethoven & Dinosaur) to look at games you can play on the bus. There’s reviews for Pokemon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color, Is This Seat Taken? for the Nintendo Switch 2, Death Stranding for the Xbox (But it’s also on Steam Deck so it counts) and The Ba
Donkey Kong '94 and Other Games (Ft. James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies)
This week on Thumb Cramps, red hot video game reviews are shooting up your butthole as they’re joined by James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies to celebrate Handhelgust by looking at Donkey Kong ‘94 for the Game Boy for the Nintendo Switch 2, UFO 50 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Tron 2.0 for the Xbox. Plus, a long show & tell where they look at PS Vita games together and say the names of video gam
God of War: Chains of Olympus and Other Games (Ft. Tom Reed)
This week on Thumb Cramps, playing video games on the bus is back as they continue to celebrate Handhelgust this time joined by Scaredy Boys’ very own Tom Reed to look at God of War: Chains of Olympus for the PSP, Mario Paint for the SNES for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Caravan Sandwitch for the Nintendo Switch. Plus, a pitch for a legacy sequel to Mad Men, news of uploading photos in a brand new wa
Patapon and Other Games (Ft. Bec Petraitis)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s finally safe to play video games on the bus as they celebrate Handhelgust, a month dedicated to handheld gaming. To celebrate the start of such a wonderful event, they’re joined by Humdinger’s’ very own Bec Petraitis to look at Patapon for the Nintendo Switch 2 but originally the PSP, Batman: Arkham Knight for the Steam Deck so it counts and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcom
Donkey Kong Bananza, Resident Evil 4 and Peterware (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to look for the Cheapest Copies Available For Donkey Kong Bananza (we don’t know where they are and cannot help you) and take one last attempt at juloptimizing those search engine results in Search Engine Juloptimization 2: Twoptimization with returning guest and Thumb Cramps’ best friend of all time Ruby Innes. This episode features reviews of the most hyped a
Death Stranding 2, Hole and YouTube (Ft. Adam 'Superman' Carnevale)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to juloptimize those search engine results in Search Engine Juloptimization 2: Twoptimization and this time they’re joined by fellow gamer Adam Carnevale to look at first impressions of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach for the PS5, Hole for the PC and YouTube for the phone. Plus a bonus deep dive into Dig Deep and a cool picture of a BMX trick on the internet.Bu
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4, Umamusume: Pretty Derby and Kathy Rain 2 (Ft. Chloe Appleby)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to juloptimize those search engine results in Search Engine Juloptimization 2: Twoptimization and this time they’re joined by their best friend Chloe Appleby to look at Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 for the PS5, Umamusume: Pretty Derby for the PC and Kathy Rain 2 for the PC. Plus TCG tips from Mr Ads and plenty of hole talk. Hopefully this is the episode that
Pokemon Scarlet (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition), Gex Trilogy and Baldur's Gate 3 (Ft. Joel Zammit)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to juloptimize those search engine results in Search Engine Juloptimization 2: Twoptimization as they look at the biggest, most hyped video game titles and to make this happen they’re joined by their former host/current guest Joel Zammit to look at Pokemon Scarlet (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) for the Nintendo Switch 2, Gex Trilogy for the Nintendo Switch 2, Bald
A Beginners Guide to Thumb Cramps (A Normal Video Game Review Podcast)
Hey, welcome to Thumb Cramps, a normal video game review podcast hosted by Joel Duscher and Jackson Baly (Gamers). Like all normal podcasts, it has come to their attention that people have been crying out for an introduction to the podcast that is easy to listen to; so here it is, A Beginners Guide To Thumb Cramps.Thumb Cramps+ has launched! Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Spe
Mega Man X and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the finale of 9une and to celebrate they’re joined by their best friend and 9une baby Ruby Innes to take a look at Mega Man X for the Super Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, Alone in the Dark for the PC, Reader Rabbit First Grade for the PC and Pico’s School for the PC. The 9unties were crazy and video games are even crazier. Wow.Buy tickets to Thumb Cramps live fro
Fallout and Other Games (Ft. Ethan Taylor)
This week on Thumb Cramps, 9une is back in a big way as they’re joined by Ethan Taylor to take a look at Fallout for the Steam Deck, Commander Keen for the PC and Metal Gear Solid for the Steam Deck. Plus a dive into why JD keeps buying Fallout games even though he hasn’t played any and a 11 year old’s journey listening to Thumb Cramps. All classic 9une situations.Buy tickets to Thumb Cramps live
Mario Kart World and No Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins)
This week on Thumb Cramps, 9une is postponed to make way for an emergency Juloptimization of the Thumb Cramps feeds to get those stocks back up so please enjoy a very special episode of Nintendo Switch 2une featuring their best friend and biggest fan Andrew Levins! That’s right, it’s an episode of just Mario Kart World to celebrate the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 plus some emails, reviews, lo
The Elder Scrolls: Arena and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s 9une. Hmm, 9une. How can Thumb Cramps celebrate such a beautiful month? Easy, they’re joined by the founder of 9une, “Daddy Une” Darcy Smith, to look at The Elder Scrolls: Arena for the Steam Deck, Clock Tower: Rewind for the PC and Nubby’s Number Factory for the PC. This hurt me to type because i still have a sore finger so i hope you’re all reading this and are su
Daemon X Machina and Other Games (Ft. Lena Moon)
This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually comes to an end and to help farewell such an iconic month, the boys are joined by the equally iconic guest Lena Moon to look at Daemon X Machina for the Steam Deck, Haste for the PC and Blue Prince for the PC. Plus multiple crises about space, food storage, adult video games and how to play the Sims. A big episode for everyone involved,
Doom 3 and Other Games (Ft. Tom Reed)
This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and to celebrate they’re joined by scared boy and expert gamer Tom Reed to look at Doom 3 for the Nintendo Switch, Haste (Demo) for the PC and The Blue Prince for the PS5. Plus more UMDs and an even more frightening delivery from the post office. This episode has it all, including the hosts clothing sizes just in case. Normal
