Thumb Cramps is a weekly video game review podcast hosted by Professional Gamers Joel Duscher and Jackson Baly as they are joined each week by special guests to take a look at what games they’ve been playing lately. New releases, retro games, AAA titles and even real life experiences are all equally judged and reviewed on Thumb Cramps. New episodes every Friday.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 408 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureComedyVideo Games | |||
his 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 a... more
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 Nint... more
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 fo... more
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 ... more
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Duscher bullying cops is the best thing that has ever happened! I hope it becomes a regular segment🤞
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Thumb Cramps delivers high-energy, irreverent conversations about video games, blending hands-on impressions of new releases with deep dives into retro titles and indie curiosities. Episodes frequently feature guests from the gaming scene, comedians, and media commentators, creating a fast-paced, banter-rich show that balances critique with playful segments, live reads, and audience engagement. Notable strengths include a strong comedic voice, a knack for nostalgia-forward discussions, and recurring collaborations with creators and organizers around indie events, which can make it a compelling fit for listeners who enjoy personality-driven game talk, crossover culture banter, and sponsor-friendly ad reads within a casual, clubhouse vibe.
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Recent guests on Thumb Cramps include:
1. Chloe Applebee
2. Shuei Yoshida
3. Grace Jarvis
4. Lauren Bonner
5. Ricky Pitzalis
6. Nano Jeans
7. Sean Carney
8. Darcy Smith
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