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Each episode explores the video games people love and why they love them. Why do we imprint hard on certain games, and how do those games imprint on us? Keith and Jesse chat with celebrities, game developers, industry pros, and some folks you’d never guess are into video games.
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End of An Era from 2021-05-26T05:55:48
New Player Has Joined is coming to an end. Keith and Jesse look back on the last three years of podcasting and talk about what comes next.
Listen174: Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean - Keith&Jesse (First Love) from 2021-05-12T07:00
It might not be the greatest game ever, but it's a game that has stuck with Jesse for decades. Keith and Jesse talk about Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean, a Sega Saturn gem that shaped Jesse's lov...
Listen173: The Legend of Dragoon - Keith&Jesse (Good&Flawed) from 2021-04-30T07:00
Some games are masterpieces, some are flops, and some are beloved despite rough edges. Keith and Jesse discuss The Legend of Dragoon as they try to figure out what makes this game a cult classic.
Listen172: Tetris - Keith&Jesse (Who Owns This?!) from 2021-04-23T07:00
Z shape. L shape. Square. Z shape. Square. Long piece! Keith and Jesse talk about Tetris. And yes, the song is already stuck in your head.
Listen171: Persona 5 - Keith&Jesse (Part IV) from 2021-04-16T07:00
Shadows with creepy hands and the worst Valentine's Day possible? It must be Persona 5. Keith and Jesse finish their look at the instant classic RPG that has everybody asking, "Why can't you date Y...
Listen170: DuckTales - Keith&Jesse (A Woo-Oo) from 2021-04-07T07:00
Billionaire ducks AND pogo sticking enemies to death? Yeah, we're in. Keith and Jesse talk about the surprisingly great Nintendo classic DuckTales.
Listen169: Jason Smith from 2021-03-30T07:00
Jason Smith was the CEO of Starburns Audio, the reason New Player Has Joined got made, and one of the best people the world ever made. In honor of his life we're re-releasing his episode. Jason, wh...
Listen168: The Secret of Monkey Island - Keith&Jesse (All Humor) from 2021-03-26T07:00
If you're looking to point and click your way to a good joke, this one's for you. Keith and Jesse explore The Secret of Monkey Island in all its slapstick glory.
Listen167: Shaq Fu - Keith&Jesse (No Basketball) from 2021-03-17T07:00
Keith and Jesse explore the other dimensional world of Shaq Fu. Will there be basketball? No, somehow not even a little. It makes zero sense. But will there be sub-par fighting mechanics? Absolutely.
Listen166: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Keith&Jesse (Amazing And Awful) from 2021-03-12T08:00
Jump into your nicest cardboard box because it's time to get confusing! Keith and Jesse explore the 5th installment in the Metal Gear series, Phantom Pain. Is this game incredible? 100%. Is this ga...
Listen165: Contra - Keith&Jesse (Basically Predator) from 2021-03-03T08:00
It's one of the most difficult games ever created, and somehow it's still fun as hell. Keith and Jesse talk about the NES and arcade classic Contra, including why it's named Contra.
Listen164: Dance Dance Revolution - Keith&Jesse (Pugs In Coal Mines) from 2021-02-24T08:00
Oh you thought video games weren't physically demanding? Well welcome to the world of Dance Dance Revolution - the arcade dance game that took the early 2000's by storm. Keith and Jesse talk about ...
Listen163: Medal of Honor: Underground - Keith&Jesse (WWII) from 2021-02-17T08:00
WWII media is everywhere, but that doesn't mean a WWII game can't be special. Keith and Jesse explore Medal of Honor: Underground and take a look at how insane war is.
Listen162: Crash Bandicoot - Keith&Jesse (90's Animals) from 2021-02-08T08:00
Denim shorts and no shirt? It's gotta be Playstation's favorite mascot. Keith and Jesse discuss Crash Bandicoot and try to figure out why we were all obsessed with humanoid animals for 10 years.
Listen161: Battletoads - Keith&Jesse (Nintendo Hard) from 2021-02-01T08:00
Some games are difficult. Some games are nearly impossible. Only one game is Battletoads. Keith and Jesse look back on the unexpected NES classic that made rage quitting cool.
Listen160: Skyrim - Keith&Jesse (And We're In Blackreach) from 2021-01-22T08:00
Shouting as a weapon, arrows in knees, potions you'll never use - Skyrim has it all. Keith and Jesse jump into the hit Elder Scrolls game that left everybody asking, "How the hell do I get out of B...
Listen159: Postal - Keith&Jesse (Not A Good Game) from 2021-01-11T08:00
Keith and Jesse take a look at the Postal series and try to figure out why somebody would make these games.
Listen158: Super Mario Odyssey - Keith&Jesse (Pure Joy) from 2020-12-30T08:00
Grab your hat and toss it onto a frog, it's time to talk about Super Mario Odyssey. Keith and Jesse marvel at the joy this game produces, and also talk about how Luigi is going to die.
Listen157: Bad Dudes - Keith&Jesse (But Like, Good Bad) from 2020-12-09T08:00
Lace up your ugliest sneakers and put on your worst sweatpants - it's time to be bad. Keith and Jesse take a look at the NES and arcade beat 'em up Bad Dudes. It's part great and part awful.
Listen156: Demon's Souls - Keith&Jesse (Enjoying Punishment) from 2020-11-20T08:00
You died. A lot. Like, way too much. But that's just how some games go. Keith and Jesse explore the world of Demon's Souls and see what it takes to- and they died again.
Listen155: Persona 5 - Keith&Jesse (Part III) from 2020-11-13T08:00
Teenage creepiness and Egyptian iconography are everywhere in New Player's newest look at Persona 5. Keith and Jesse jump back into the cognitive world for part three of the series.
Listen154: Wii Sports - Keith&Jesse (Pete Weber) from 2020-10-28T07:00
If you think bowling isn't a real sport, you're right. But it is a Wii Sport, and that makes it awesome. Keith and Jesse talk about the Nintendo Wii's launch title that had everybody addicted.
Listen153: Limbo - Keith&Jesse (Purgatory!) from 2020-10-21T07:00
Get ready for some talk about Catholicism and kids dying, because Limbo is a dark game. Keith and Jesse talk about the terrifying and fun world of this indie darling.
Listen152: Cyberpunk Games - Keith&Jesse (Or Whatever) from 2020-10-16T07:00
If you've ever wanted your arms to double as laser machetes, we've got the genre for you. Keith and Jesse explore the world of cyberpunk games ahead of the Cyberpunk 2077 release. There are lots of...
Listen151: Persona 5 - Keith&Jesse (Part II) from 2020-10-07T07:00
Corrupt painters and gang members who harass high school students? It must be time for the second installment in the Persona 5 series. Keith and Jesse talk about anime, made up shadows, and why Yus...
Listen150: Final Fantasy X-2 - Biqtch Puddin' (The Gucci Grid) from 2020-09-30T07:00
What do you do when a former guest's favorite game of all time is one of the host's least favorite games of all time? Invite them back on. Keith and Jesse are joined by Biqtch Puddin' to talk about...
Listen149: Super Metroid - Matteo Lane (Groundbreaking) from 2020-09-25T09:00
It's time to take on Mother Brain again, but this time it's personal. I mean it seemed pretty personal the first time, but now it's personal-er. Keith and Jesse talk Super Metroid with Matteo Lane,...
Listen148: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Keith&Jesse (Vampires Are Perverts) from 2020-09-16T07:00
Misleading exposition and an in-game curse still couldn't stop this one from being widely played. Keith and Jesse get to the bottom of Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. And spoiler alert - all vampire...
Listen147: Sea of Thieves - Kyle Ayers (Trivia Time) from 2020-09-09T07:00
Not everything gets experienced the way developers intend. Keith and Jesse talk Sea of Thieves with Kyle Ayers, and discover how some video games can be made into different kinds of video games.
Listen146: Rise of Nations - Keith&Jesse (History Repeats) from 2020-09-02T07:00
Settle in for a history lesson, but not the kind where you sit in a classroom pretending to memorizing dates. More the kind where you try to get nuclear weapons before your enemies and then crush t...
Listen145: Skitchin' - Keith&Jesse (It's Still Cool) from 2020-08-26T07:00
If you're not grabbing a car's bumper to rollerblade faster, is it even the 90's? Keith and Jesse explore Skitchin' in all of its outdated glory.
Listen144: Sunset Riders - Keith&Jesse (With Steve) from 2020-08-20T07:00
If you like cowboys and ridiculous color schemes, you've come to the right place. Keith and Jesse explore the world of Sunset Riders, and why westerns in the 90's are hilarious and weird.
Listen143: MLB The Show - Keith&Jesse (Unwritten Rules) from 2020-08-13T07:00
Grab a hot dog and settle in for a four hour sit fest. Keith and Jesse are talking about baseball and MLB: The Show. Just because a sport is boring doesn't mean the video game has to be. But someti...
Listen142: Destiny 2 - Keith&Jesse (It's A Mess) from 2020-08-06T07:00
Failed DLCs and nerfed weapons everywhere? It must be Destiny 2. Keith and Jesse go over the beautiful mess that is Bungie's, no wait, Activision's- you know what? We can't remember who's responsib...
Listen141: Shovel Knight - Keith&Jesse (Modern Nostalgia) from 2020-07-30T07:00
Grab your sword, and then put it right back down and pick up your best gardening tools. Keith and Jesse are talking about the indie hit Shovel Knight. Spoiler - they dig it. Get it? Yeah, we're sorry.
Listen140: Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City - Keith&Jesse (NBA Games) from 2020-07-23T07:00
If you played in the NBA in the 90's there's a 50/50 chance you have a video game with your name on it. Keith and Jesse explore the world of bad but hilarious games from the golden era of the Chica...
Listen139: Mario Party - Keith&Jesse (The After Party) from 2020-07-14T07:00
Does your palm hurt from making circles on a weird little joystick? If not, you're playing the wrong game. Keith and Jesse jump into Mario Party to talk about level playing fields and the darker mi...
Listen138: Control - Keith&Jesse (Bureaucratic Ghosts) from 2020-07-07T07:00
Have a seat. No time for questions. Take this weapon. You're the director. Could you cleanse the oldest house? Keith and Jesse dive into the confusing and intriguing world of the FBC as they explor...
Listen137: NBA 2K - Hannibal Buress (Dropping Knowledge) from 2020-06-30T07:00
If you're not paying somebody to earn you some badges, are you even playing the game? Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Hannibal Buress to talk about NBA 2K and how some games go deeper than y...
Listen136: Persona 5 - Keith&Jesse (Part 1) from 2020-06-24T07:00
Grab a mask, fight a shadow, and get yourself a cat-van because Keith and Jesse are jumping into their series on Persona 5. Or maybe that's just your cognition of what's happening? Doesn't matter. ...
Listen135: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Caroline Johnson (Cuteness Overload) from 2020-06-17T07:00
While so many games are intense and loud, one of today's most famous games is warm and cuddly. Keith and Jesse are joined by Keith's girlfriend Caroline Johnson to talk about the low stress, high c...
Listen134: Ecco The Dolphin - Keith&Jesse (LSD&The Deep Blue Sea) from 2020-06-11T07:00
Keith and Jesse talk about drugs and sexual relationships with aquatic mammals. Wait, sorry that sounds horrible. Keith and Jesse talk about killing everything in the ocean. Okay, I'm not doing thi...
Listen133: Fascism In Gaming - Keith&Jesse (Fuck Nazis) from 2020-06-09T07:00
Keith and Jesse are back with a video game episode. But also it's about fascism and police states. Turns out all your favorite games are about taking down corrupt governmental systems.
Listen132: Backyard Baseball - Keith&Jesse (Pick Your Team) from 2020-05-26T07:00
Summer is officially kicking off, and Keith and Jesse are celebrating with Backyard Baseball. So pick the fastest kid in your neighborhood and get nostalgic for 'The Sandlot' because they're defini...
Listen131: Far Cry 4 - Keith&Jesse (Like Father, Like Son) from 2020-05-19T07:00
Run from a rhino and learn how to use a bow and arrow real fast, because Keith and Jesse are jumping into Far Cry 4. There will be drugs. There will be rocket launchers. And there will be a very ec...
Listen130: Music In Gaming 2 - Keith&Jesse (2 Music 2 Furious) from 2020-05-12T07:00
Grab some headphones and settle in, because it's time for volume II of music in gaming. Keith and Jesse share some of their favorite and most memorable songs from games throughout history.
Listen129 - Math Blaster: Keith&Jesse (Are you Not Edutained?! ) from 2020-05-05T07:00
Not every video game is about shooting and lighting things on fire. Some are about math. And also shooting and lighting things on fire. Keith and Jesse put on their space suits for Math Blaster, an...
Listen128: God of War - Keith&Jesse (Kick Down A Door) from 2020-04-28T07:00
Chain some giant knives to your arms because Keith and Jesse are back with a full length episode about the action-adventure classic God of War. It's over the top and violent in ways that scare your...
ListenQuarantine - Episode 36 (Hacking, War, and Conspiracies) from 2020-04-27T07:00
Keith and Jesse are a little bit wary of free video games and conspiracy theories. Those two are unrelated. Or maybe they're not? Oh man, this might turn into a conspiracy theory...
Listen127: Resident Evil - Keith&Jesse (Horror Defined) from 2020-04-21T07:00
Doors, doors, and even more doors! Welcome to the game that put horror/survival on the map - Resident Evil. Keith and Jesse sit down to discuss the creepy hilarity at the heart of the original entr...
Listen126: Doom - Keith&Jesse (Heavy Metal) from 2020-04-14T07:00
Grab your chainsaw and get ready to take on a swarm demons, because it's finally time for the Doom episode. Keith and Jesse dive into the world of metal music, over the top gore, and adults who own...
Listen125: Grand Theft Auto V - Keith&Jesse (Five Stars) from 2020-04-07T07:00
Get ready for some mayhem and maybe a few rounds of golf because we're about to explore the fictional yet very real world of Los Santos. Keith and Jesse are jumping into Grand Theft Auto V, and lik...
Listen124: General Chaos - Keith&Jesse (Just The General Type) from 2020-03-31T07:00
Keith and Jesse are back with a blast from the past. A bazooka blast, specifically. It's time to talk about General Chaos and all of the cartoonish war that comes along with it.
Listen123: Death Stranding - Keith&Jesse (Mads&BB) from 2020-03-24T07:00
Rain makes you old, ghosts want your pod baby, and the floating worms make you feel better. Obviously we're talking about a Hideo Kojima game. Keith and Jesse sit down to discuss Death Stranding an...
Listen122: Syphon Filter - Keith&Jesse (Running Thumb) from 2020-03-17T07:00
If it looks like a thumb, and it runs like a thumb it's probably the main character from Syphon Filter. Keith and Jesse discuss the 90's action game that they know is bad, but that they also know t...
Listen121: Final Fantasy VII Remake - Keith&Jesse (Demo) from 2020-03-10T07:00
It's finally here... ish! The Final Fantasy VII remake now has a playable demo, and Keith and Jesse have listenable thoughts. They cover the gameplay, their hopes, their concerns, and also it was J...
Listen120: Super Mario Bros. 2 - Keith&Jesse (Not Mario) from 2020-03-03T08:00
Root vegetables, scary masks, and magic carpet rides - three staples of the... Mario franchise? Keith and Jesse discuss the NES classic Super Mario Bros. 2, a game that is technically a Mario game,...
Listen119: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - Lewaa Nasserdeen (Industry Talk) from 2020-02-25T08:00
Keith and Jesse are joined by writer and creator Lewaa Nasserdeen to talk about Marvel vs. Capcom 2, a game so good that it turns convenience store clerks into hype men. That reference will make mo...
Listen118: Counter-Strike - Keith Kingbay (No Hacking) from 2020-02-18T08:00
The truly great games don't just stick with you - they become a part of your life. Keith tells Jesse all about his experience playing Counter-Strike, sometimes for fun and sometimes for more. No ha...
Listen117: Disney's Aladdin - Keith&Jesse (Wasting Food) from 2020-02-11T08:00
Get ready for some questionable Disney facts and some midi versions of great songs, because Keith and Jesse are looking back at the Sega and SNES classic Aladdin. It's just like the movie, except h...
Listen116: Half-Life 2 - Aristotle Acevedo (Fun With Gravity) from 2020-02-04T08:00
Break out your crowbar because Keith and Jesse are sitting down with their producer and friend Aristotle Acevedo to talk about one of the most revolutionary games in history, Half-Life 2. There pro...
Listen115: America's Army - Keith Kingbay (First Propaganda Shooter) from 2020-01-28T08:00
Go to your happy place, and take us with you because Keith invited Jesse into the very upsetting world of America's Army - a game made by and distributed by the U.S. Army. No seriously, they made a...
Listen114: Eternal Champions - Before&After (Four Years?!) from 2020-01-21T08:00
Keith and Jesse are back with the newest installment in the Before&After series, and this time they're accidentally discovering a lot about Jesse's childhood. Welcome to the weird and maybe anxiety...
Listen113: Mega Man 2 - Hampton Yount (He's A Murderer) from 2020-01-14T08:00
Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Hampton Yount to talk about the classic NES game Mega Man 2. Also, he's less a mega man and more of a mega boy. Oh, and he might be a murderer. Like he's prob...
Listen112: Final Fantasy VII - Jesse Neil (Disc 2) from 2020-01-07T08:00
Keith and Jesse are back with disc 2 of Final Fantasy VII, and this time it's personal. No seriously, the entire second disc is about character growth. Well, character growth and giant monsters. It...
Listen111: ESPN Extreme Games - Before&After (Chad's Dead) from 2019-12-31T08:00
Keith and Jesse are back with another installment in their Before&After series, and this time things are getting extreme! But like that kind of 90's extreme that isn't actually extreme. You know? L...
Listen110: The Best Games Of The Decade from 2019-12-24T08:00
It's time for Kieth and Jesse to give out their awards for the best games of the decade. Who will win best game? Who will win best villain? Who will think of a third rhetorical question to ask in t...
Listen109: SSX Tricky - Dave Holmes (It's A Secret) from 2019-12-17T08:00
Grab your most early 00's clothing and get as "extreme" as you can, because this one is about SSX Tricky. Keith and Jesse sit down to talk about crazy snowboard tricks and bad electro music with Da...
Listen108: Star Wars: X-Wing - Keith&Jesse (Dagobah!) from 2019-12-10T08:00
If there's one thing the world doesn't have enough of, it's Star Wars media! Keith and Jesse are back with one of their favorite PC games, Star Wars: X-Wing. Insert your own light saber sound effec...
Listen107: Video Game Awards 2019 (Sponsor Us) from 2019-12-03T08:00
It's that time of year again. No, not the holidays. I mean, yes it's that too, but that's not what we're talking about. It's video game award season, and Keith and Jesse are discussing the hits and...
Listen106: Worms Armageddon - Keith&Jesse (And Hoobastank) from 2019-11-26T08:00
Keith and Jesse look back on one of their favorite PC games growing up, Worms Armageddon. You're gonna hear a lot of bad accents and worse music, but trust me, it's going to be fun. Oh and also ban...
Listen105: Twisted Metal 2 - Keith&Jesse (Shadow Aristotle) from 2019-11-19T08:00
Pick a cool looking death machine and crank some metal, because Keith and Jesse sit down to talk about the 90's mayhem that is Twisted Metal 2. Oh, and Keith's dad drops in at the end. This episode...
Listen104: Revolution X - Jesse Neil (Why?!) from 2019-11-12T08:00
Well, it's happened again. Keith tricked Jesse into doing another episode he wasn't prepared for. Disc 2 of FFVII? Nope. Persona 5? Wrong again. It's the Aerosmith arcade game Revolution X. Yeah, i...
Listen103: Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Aldrin Cornejo (Deadly Hogwarts) from 2019-11-05T08:00
A game about kids going to war and trying to get with their teacher? It must be an RPG. Keith and Jesse sit down with American Dad animator and friend of the show Aldrin Cornejo to talk about Harry...
Listen102: IndieCade - Bo Ruberg (Sucka!) from 2019-10-29T07:00
Keith and Jesse head to IndieCade 2019 to check out some games and talk with Bo Ruberg, a professor of video games. Yeah, you read that right. Professor of video games. Bet you're rethinking your c...
Listen101: Katamari Damacy - Oscar Montoya (On A Roll) from 2019-10-22T07:00
We're cracking open the vault to give you one of the first ever recorded New Player episodes. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian and friend Oscar Montoya to talk about how sometimes alienating ...
Listen100: The 100th Episode Spooktacular - Keith&Jesse from 2019-10-15T07:00
It's the 100th episode of New Player Has Joined! Take a trip down Memory Lane with Keith and Jesse. And then make a left on Reminisce Avenue. That'll bring you to Recollection Drive. Stay on that u...
Listen99: Jade Empire - Brendan Lynch-Salamon (For Real This Time) from 2019-10-08T07:00
Okay, no lies this time. Keith and Jesse sit down with friend of the podcast Brendan Lynch-Salamon to talk about Jade Empire. They actually talk about it this time. No fake outs. Well maybe a small...
Listen98: Star Wars Galaxies - Keith Kingbay (Bamboozled) from 2019-10-01T07:00
They finally tricked him into doing an episode. Keith and Jesse by joined by... Keith! To talk about his favorite game of all time, Star Wars Galaxies. Buckle up for some secrets, some subterfuge, ...
Listen97: Heroes of Might and Magic III - Maude Garrett (High Fantasy) from 2019-09-24T07:00
We're diving into the world of fantasy, and we're doing it one faction at a time. Keith and Jesse are joined by Maude Garrett to discuss the hit PC strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III. It's...
Listen96: Half-Life - Keith&Jesse (Third Episode TBD) from 2019-09-17T07:00
Time for a new game. Your weapon is a crowbar, your training is a PhD in theoretical physics, and you are a complete badass. Keith and Jesse get to the bottom of what made Half-Life such a success ...
Listen95: Earthworm Jim 2 - Keith&Jesse (Please Sponsor Us) from 2019-09-10T07:00
Gameshows, cows, blind salamanders, and so much more - Keith and Jesse sit down to discuss one of the weirdest and most celebrated Sega Genesis classics, Earthworm Jim 2. Also, the whole thing was ...
ListenSecret Level: 8-Bit Jazz Heroes Live! from 2019-09-09T02:38:04
A special episode of New Player Has Joined?! On a Sunday?! Question marks followed by exclamation points?! We're releasing the audio of the very talented 8-Bit Jazz Heroes set from our last live sh...
Listen94: Keith's Dad - Rick Smith (No, For Real) from 2019-09-03T07:00
Keith and Jesse sit down with Keith's dad, Rick, to talk about what he remembers of gaming history and Keith's childhood. We'd let him tell you more about the episode, but he's busy doing tax returns.
Listen93: Pong - Gaming History (But Not Boring!) from 2019-08-27T07:00
It's time for a new kind of episode. Keith and Jesse are diving deep into the history of Pong - a game that many people consider to be the beginning of home consoles. Is the game exciting? Nah, not...
Listen92: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest - Oscar Montoya (I Like This Game) from 2019-08-20T07:00
All of our besties are here! Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian and friend of the show Oscar Montoya to talk about Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. And Aristotle's voice might even be...
Listen91: Road Rash - Keith&Jesse (Mostly Chains) from 2019-08-13T07:00
Keith and Jesse look back on the Sega Genesis classic Road Rash. Will there be some weird music and devastating crashes? Of course there will. And it'll be great.
Listen90: Celeste - Keith&Jesse (Anxiety Galore) from 2019-08-06T07:00
Get ready to dash and die because Keith and Jesse are back and jumping into Celeste. And a lot of spikes. Over and over again. So many spikes. Constant death. Lots of anxiety. Terrible panic. But i...
Listen89: Stardew Valley - Avery Monsen (Slightly Addicted) from 2019-07-30T07:00
The first step is admitting you have a problem. The second step is getting to level 120 of the mines. Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Avery Monsen to talk about Stardew Valley and how someti...
Listen88: Earthbound - Jackie Johnson Live (Cheat Codes) from 2019-07-23T07:00
Things are about to get funky, emotional, and flat out weird. Keith and Jesse are joined by Jackie Johnson to talk about the cult classic RPG Earthbound. So grab that cracked baseball bat and get r...
Listen87: NHL 94 - Keith&Jesse (And Some 93, Too) from 2019-07-16T07:00
Keith and Jesse are back to talk about one of their favorite childhood games, NHL 94. Well, and NHL 93. Both. They're very similar. So lace up, because there's a very blue ice rink waiting for you.
Listen86: Metal Gear Solid - Keith&Jesse (A Podcast?) from 2019-07-09T07:00
Go ahead and hide in a cardboard box all you want, but that ninja with an invisibility cloaking device will find you either way. Keith and Jesse sit down to finally dive into the Playstation classi...
Listen85: Star Fox 64 - Aristotle Acevedo (He Speaks) from 2019-07-02T07:00
Hey could you come into the booth and check the levels on our headphones? Because Keith and Jesse just tricked their lovable producer Aristotle into being their newest guest. It's time to finally h...
Listen84: NBA 2K - Edgar Momplaisir (Now With Story) from 2019-06-25T07:00
Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Edgar Momplaisir to talk about NBA 2K, and why other basketball games just don't compare. This episode is a slam dunk! ...we're so sorry.
Listen83: E3 Extravaganza 2019 (Bring Out Keanu) from 2019-06-18T07:00
Bring out an adorable dog and get ready to announce the 6th installment of a game you thought ended five years ago, because Keith and Jesse are back with their yearly E3 recap episode. Come for the...
Listen82: Fallout 4 - Love It/Hate It from 2019-06-11T07:00
Grab a sarcastic companion and horde all the aluminum cans you can find because there's another settlement that needs your help. Keith and Jesse are exploring the post-apocalyptic wasteland that is...
Listen81: Overwatch - Johnny Pemberton (No Ego) from 2019-06-04T07:00
Who's your main? A climatologist? An Australian anarchist? A hamster? Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Johnny Pemberton to talk about the ever changing game of Overwatch.
Listen80: Inside - Aaron Bleyaert (Plus Voicemail) from 2019-05-28T07:00
Keith and Jesse sit down with Clueless Gamer's Aaron Bleyaert to talk about how none of us have free will, and how only children wear shorts. It's also the first Voicemail Bag episode!
Listen79: Tekken 2 - Biqtch Puddin' (And Johnny Cage) from 2019-05-21T07:00
Most fighting games have memorable characters, but only a select few have a wrestler who might be a literal lion. Keith and Jesse sit down with Biqtch Pudding' to talk about her love for Tekken 2, ...
Listen78: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Rodolfo Landeros (No Regrets) from 2019-05-14T07:00
Break out your distortion pedal and your harpsichord (you have those, right?) because it's about to get classical and metal. Keith and Jesse sit down with Rodolfo Landeros to talk about Castlevania...
Listen77: Final Fantasy VII - Jesse Neil (Disc 1) from 2019-05-07T07:00
It's finally here. Summon Holy and grab your Buster Sword because Keith and Jesse are dropping the first in a three part series about Final Fantasy VII. And once we get on this train- well, you get...
Listen76: Strider - Before&After (We Still Don't Know) from 2019-04-30T07:00
The Sega Genesis took a lot of big swings. Some of them hit, and some of them didn't. Strider kind of didn't. Keith and Jesse are back with a new installment in their Before&After series, and this ...
Listen75: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Jessica Chobot (About Time) from 2019-04-23T07:00
Some games don't need an introduction. Keith and Jesse sit down with Jessica Chobot to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Listen74: Music In Gaming from 2019-04-16T07:00
Keith and Jesse take a trip down memory lane. From NES classics like 'Mega Man' to new favorites like 'Persona 5' this episode explores and celebrates one of gaming's greatest assets - its music.
Listen73: Borderlands 2 - Steve Berg (The Psychic) from 2019-04-09T07:00
We're just going to say it - this episode accidentally predicted the future. No big deal. Keith and Jesse are joined by Steve Berg to talk about Borderlands 2, and all the fun that comes with loot ...
Listen72: Oxenfree - Lauren Shippen (Unfinished Business) from 2019-04-02T07:00
Careful how you tune your handheld radio - you might open up an inter-dimensional rift. Keith and Jesse sit down with Lauren Shippen to discuss Oxenfree, therapy, and why the guy from Doom is maybe...
Listen71: Goal! - Mauricio Pedroza (Mucho Macho) from 2019-03-26T07:00
Put on your cleats and get ready to trash talk your opponent. Keith and Jesse sit down with friend and ESPN anchor Mauricio Pedroza to discuss the NES classic Goal. Annoying sound effects not inclu...
Listen70: SimCity 2013 - We Can't Save This (Offline) from 2019-03-19T07:00
Keith and Jesse are back with the newest installment of the 'We Can't Save This' series, and this time they're taking aim at SimCity 2013. It was impossible to sign into, and once you got in things...
Listen69: XIII - Dave Ross (Style&Class) from 2019-03-12T07:00
A game that takes risks is definitely worth talking about, and if it stars one of the 'X-Files' leads, even better. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Dave Ross to talk about an uncommon first ...
Listen68: Night In The Woods - Before&After (Real Life Real Talk) from 2019-03-05T08:00
Sometimes games are more than just fun, and Night In The Woods is one of those games. Keith and Jesse are back with a new installment in the Before&After series, and this time it's getting a little...
Listen67: Xenogears - Ryan Copple (A Lotta Plot) from 2019-02-26T08:00
If you like a plot with serious twists and turns, and maybe a bunch of religious undertones, this episode is for you. Keith and Jesse sit down with Ryan Copple to talk about one of the most involve...
Listen66: ToeJam&Earl - Lindsay Katai (We Want The Funk) from 2019-02-19T08:00
Keith and Jesse sit down with Lindsay Katai to talk about the funkiest game that ever did funk - ToeJam&Earl. It's got everything a great game should have, and also a bunch of stuff that no game ne...
Listen65: Cyberia - Before&After (But The Graphics) from 2019-02-12T08:00
Do you love well written plots and thoughtful game mechanics? Well too bad. Keith and Jesse are back with another installment in the Before&After series, and this time they're exploring the world o...
Listen64: Time Crisis II - Chris Laxamana (Co-op And Quarters) from 2019-02-05T08:00
Arcades are magical places, but even more so when you discover one of your favorite games of all time. So step on that pedal and reload because Keith and Jesse are sitting down with Chris Laxamana ...
Listen63: The New Tetris - Mano Agapion (Zen State) from 2019-01-29T08:00
Put on your favorite classical music and hope for a long, skinny piece, because it's time for some puzzle action. Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Mano Agapion to talk about Tetris. But not j...
Listen62: PaRappa The Rapper - Jon Orr (Believe) from 2019-01-22T08:00
Keith and Jesse sit down with Jon Orr to talk about the game that made rap famous - PaRappa The Rapper... It didn't make rap famous? Rap was already very famous? Oh, okay. Well regardless, it's a g...
Listen61: Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers - Frank Garcia-Hejl () from 2019-01-15T08:00
New Player Has Joined is going back to your childhood with an old Disney classic. Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Frank Garcia-Hejl to talk about the adorably fun Chip n' Dale NES game. Also...
Listen60: The Simpsons - Eliot Glazer (So Much Kidnapping) from 2019-01-08T08:00
Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Eliot Glazer to talk about the beat 'em up classic Simpsons arcade game. You'll have some fun, spend some quarters, and mash some bbuttons (The extra B is for...
Listen59: NHL Hitz 2002 - Before&After (Keep Rollin') from 2019-01-01T08:00
New Year, same show! Keith and Jesse kick off 2019 exploring one of the best hockey games of all time - NHL Hitz 2002. Is it NBA Jam but on ice? Keith says no. Jesse says no to Keith's no.
Listen58: Goodbye 2018 (Hello Dragons) from 2018-12-25T08:00
With 2018 on it's way out, Keith and Jesse look back on a year of episodes, games, and guests. Will your favorite moment be mentioned in this annual recap? I don't know, maybe? It's not really abou...
Listen57: Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! - Glenn Boozan (Secrets) from 2018-12-18T06:00
Do you enjoy pocket monsters, charming animation, and dark secrets from other people's pasts? Of course you do. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Glenn Boozan to talk about her newest video ga...
Listen56: Duke Nukem Forever - We Can't Save This (Not That We'd Want To) from 2018-12-11T07:00
Keith and Jesse are back with a new episode format - We Can't Save This. Enjoy a walk through terrible memory lane as this episode dives deep into one of the worst video games ever made, Duke Nukem...
Listen55: Paper Mario - Dan Perrault (Snow Day Magic) from 2018-12-04T07:00
Keith and Jesse are joined by 'American Vandal' creator Dan Perrault to talk about Paper Mario. Also some Pizza Hut talk. Gotta love that Pizza Hut! Pizza Hut, please sponsor this show.
Listen54: Spyro The Dragon - Jamie Loftus (Small Graves) from 2018-11-27T07:00
It's time to jump back to the original Playstation to examine an often overlooked classic. Keith and Jesse are joined by Jamie Loftus to talk about Spyro The Dragon - a game with a lot of plot hole...
Listen53: Peggle - Dory Greenberg (Butts Again) from 2018-11-20T07:00
Some games are huge and some games are niche, and this game might be both. Keith and Jesse sit down with Dory Greenberg to talk about Peggle - the only video game that might also be Plinko from The...
Listen52: Dragon Age: Inquisition - Kelly Nugent (Butts) from 2018-11-13T07:00
Keith and Jesse are once again joined by friend of the show Kelly Nugent. What are they talking about? Only the most important question when it comes to Dragon Age: Inquisition - who you sleeping w...
Listen51: Prince Of Persia: The Sands of Time - Matt Apodaca (Valid) from 2018-11-06T14:28
Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Matt Apodaca to talk about his favorite game of all time, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. There are a lot of opinions in this one. And you know what? The...
Listen50: Donkey Kong Country - John Asante (A Barrel Of Fun) from 2018-10-30T01:35
Keith and Jesse are back to talk about a Super Nintendo classic, Donkey Kong Country. This episode has everything including John Asante, DK rapping, and a general discussion about who exactly Didd...
Listen49: A Boy And His Blob - Andy Beckerman (Too Many Jellybeans) from 2018-10-23T01:52
Sometimes our childhood favorites aren't great or even good games. And you know what? That's okay. Keith and Jesse sit down with Andy Beckerman to talk about A Boy And His Blob: Trouble On Blobolo...
Listen48: WarioWare - Danielle Radford (Everything's A Game) from 2018-10-16T02:02
We all love a good video game, but how about hundreds of games in one? Keith and Jesse join Danielle Radford to talk about the WarioWare games, because sometimes we all want a little bit of crazy.
Listen47: WWF Smackdown - Hal Lublin (We're Men In Tights) from 2018-10-09T03:48
Get ready for some tights, some trash talk, and some foldable chairs because Keith and Jesse are sitting down with Hal Lublin to talk about the original WWF Smackdown game, and why wrestling is won...
Listen46: Fortnite - Dan Cummins (Just Dance) from 2018-10-02T07:13
Keith and Jesse sit down with Dan Cummins to talk about the biggest game in the world - Fortnite. Will they dive deep into the history of the game, or simply hide in a basement while the storm clos...
Listen45: Dark Souls - Open Mike Eagle (You Downloaded) from 2018-09-25T05:59
Is it an easy game? No. Is it a frustrating game? Absolutely. Is it a fun game? Somehow, yes. Keith and Jesse dive into the challenging and rewarding world of Dark Souls with Open Mike Eagle. Spoil...
Listen44: Old School Games - J. Keith Van Straaten (The Golden Age) from 2018-09-18T06:54
There was once a time where you didn't just need a physical copy of a game to play it, but you actually needed to go to a huge room and spend quarter after quarter to beat a level. And you know wha...
Listen43: Blades Of Steel - Megan Rice&Wendi Starling (Young Whippersnappers) from 2018-09-11T07:01
Ever wanted to hear Keith be unable to talk about the sport he loves even though the game in question is a hockey game? Well you're in luck. Keith and Jesse sit down with Jammerz hosts Megan Rice a...
Listen42: Braid - Jeremy Bent (You Know Nothing Jon Blow) from 2018-09-04T05:03
Keith and Jesse are joined by Mission To Zyxx's Jeremy Bent to talk about the indie hit Braid. No shooting, no big budget, no large studio - just a thoughtful, great puzzle game created by somebody...
Listen41: Live From ATX (Phil Rosenthal&Graham Yost) from 2018-08-28T05:17
Keith and Jesse are back with a live episode from the ATX Television Festival. This time they're sitting down with Graham Yost (Speed/Sneaky Pete) and Phil Rosenthal (Everybody Loves Raymond/Somebo...
Listen40: Firewatch - Jesse Thorn (Exploring Emotions) from 2018-08-21T04:24
Get your 'Intro To Psych' textbooks ready because Keith and Jesse are sitting down with Jesse Thorn to discuss the complex emotional journey of the indie game Firewatch. Towerwatch? Not Overwatch, ...
Listen39: Haunted House - Alie Ward (The Juggling Goth) from 2018-08-14T05:10
What's the scariest thing you can imagine? Okay, now picture something way less scary. That's what this episode is about. Keith and Jesse sit down with Ologies host Alie Ward to talk about her firs...
Listen38: Portal - Alison Haislip (The Episode Is A Lie) from 2018-08-07T03:19
Grab your weighted companion cube because it's time to have fun with physics. Keith and Jesse sit down with 'Attack Of The Show!' star Alison Haslip to talk about why Portal is both terrifying and ...
Listen37: Diddy Kong Racing - Dani Fernandez (Flying Under The Radar) from 2018-07-31T05:41
When you think of famous N64 cartoonish racing games, what's the first game that comes to mind? Mario Kart. Okay, so what about the second game that comes to mind? Keith and Jesse sit down with Ner...
Listen36: Bioshock Infinite - Brett Boham and Alex Ramsey (Live At ATX) from 2018-07-23T02:40
New Player Has Joined is back with their first epeisode recorded in the heart of downtown Austin during the ATX festival. Keith and Jesse sit down with the founders of Foreverdog, Brett Boham and A...
Listen35: Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Bowen Yang (Living On The Edge) from 2018-07-16T23:39
When most people imagine gaming they picture a couch, a TV, and a controller. But some games are best enjoyed from the backseat of our parents' sedan on long, long road trips. Keith and Jesse sit d...
Listen34: Fable 2 - Allie Goertz (Just Be Yourself) from 2018-07-10T05:31
Lots of games let you play as a hero and lots of games let you play as a villain, but some games let you explore the grey area between the two. Keith and Jesse sit down with Allie Goertz to talk ab...
Listen33: Yoshi's Island, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Halo 2 - 8-Bit Jazz Heroes (The First Music Episode) from 2018-07-03T06:39:02
Music plays a large role in creating memorable video games, so it seems only natural that New Player Has Joined would find some great musicians to talk to about both mediums. Keith and Jesse sit do...
Listen32: Grim Fandango - Chelsea Davison (Don't Fear The Reaper) from 2018-06-26T07:01
Most videos games involve death in one way or another, but few try to present it as entertaining and whimsical. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Chelsea Davison to talk about the LucasArts cl...
Listen31: E3 Extravaganza (2018) from 2018-06-19T02:26
E3 has come and gone, and that means it's time to sit down and reflect on the huge collection of announcements and trailers the gaming world has just witnessed. Join Keith and Jesse as they break d...
Listen30: Need For Speed: No Limits - Marlena Rodriguez (Blueprint For Success) from 2018-06-12T07:01
Forget about the PC versus consoles debate - New Player Has Joined is jumping back into the world of mobile gaming. Keith and Jesse sit down with Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Marlena Rodriguez to ta...
Listen29: Secret of Mana - Josh Ball (First Loves) from 2018-06-05T07:01
Keith and Jesse sit down with Josh Ball of Loot Crate to talk about one of the most beloved RPGs of all time, Secret of Mana. If you're an RPG fan, you've probably played this SNES gem. But if you'...
Listen28: Call Of Duty 3 - Trevor Moore (All Part Of The Game) from 2018-05-29T07:01
Some people need story, some need graphics, and some need memorable characters. But for others, it's all about the multiplayer. Keith and Jesse sit down with The Whitest Kids U' Know's Trevor Moore...
Listen27: Monster Hunter: World - Ify Nwadiwe (Nerds Who Lift) from 2018-05-22T07:01
Grind, get loot, build gear, repeat: some games are loops, and we're just fine with that. Keith and Jesse sit down with Ify Nwadiwe to talk about Monster Hunter: World, and how sometimes there aren...
Listen26: Myst - Siobhan Thompson (No Karate) from 2018-05-15T07:01
As more and more video games become fast paced and intense it's sometimes good to remember when things were a little more calm. Maybe even eerily calm. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Siobha...
Listen25: Blizzard Games - Jon Gabrus (Kind Of Heroes Of The Storm) from 2018-05-08T05:23
Are you into strategy games? Do you know what MOBA stands for? Are you reading this sentence? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. Keith and Jesse sit down wi...
Listen24: The Sims - Jackie Johnson (Need That Spanish Villa) from 2018-05-01T05:22
Are there any bosses? Nope. Any crazy fighting mechanics? None. Puzzles? Not really. But is it one of the most popular video games of all time? Absolutely. Keith and Jesse sit down with the host of...
Listen23: Kingdom Hearts - Jared Bauer (When Worlds Collide) from 2018-04-24T05:28
Some pairings are obvious: peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and meatballs, and a third good pairing. But what about Disney and Final Fantasy? Keith and Jesse sit down with Wisecrack co-founder Ja...
Listen22: Civilization V - Paul Gilmartin (Where Does The Time Go?) from 2018-04-17T04:45
If you've ever played Civilization then you know a few things are always true - you have to build those wonders, never trust Gandhi, and this game makes hours disappear. Keith and Jesse are going b...
Listen21: Guitar Hero - Miles Gray (Now Here's The Thing About This Game...) from 2018-04-10T05:27:17
Sometimes video games are about more than just pointing a weapon and defeating an enemy. Daily Zeitgeist host Miles Gray joins Keith and Jesse instudio to talk about music, Guitar Hero, and to fina...
Listen20: Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch - Love It/Hate It from 2018-04-03T05:27
Every game has pros and cons, but some are more polarizing than others. Keith and Jesse dive into the world of Ni No Kuni to try and figure out if they love this game or hate it.
Listen19: Mass Effect 2 - Kelly Nugent (Love To Game, Game To Love) from 2018-03-27T05:23:23
We all love games, but do we love characters? I mean really love them? Like, take them home to mom and dad love them? Keith and Jesse sit down with Kelly Nugent to get to the bottom of what makes g...
Listen18: Devil's Crush&Arcades In General - Joe DeRosa (Back To Basics) from 2018-03-20T05:02
Do you miss when video games were a little simpler? Joe DeRosa does, and he sits down with Kieth and Jesse to talk a little about Devil's Crush and a lot about how games are at their best when they...
Listen17: X-Men - Dan Murrell (Super Let Down) from 2018-03-13T05:26
Most kids grow up loving super heroes, but what about super hero video games? Keith and Jesse are joined by Dan Murrell who has a few critiques regarding Sega's X-Men game.
Listen16: Assassin's Creed - Shereen Younes (The Gaming World) from 2018-03-06T06:29
Keith and Jesse sit down with Shereen Younes to talk about her home nation of Syria, and how it feels to play Assassin's Creed when the game takes place in your historical backyard.
Listen15: Sonic The Hedgehog - Amanda Seales (The Gift Of Sega) from 2018-02-27T06:46
He's fast, he's blue, and he's Sega's answer to Mario. Keith&Jesse jump into the world of 'Sonic The Hedgehog' as Amanda Seales talks about her love for the speedy mascot.
Listen14: NCAA Football 07 - Isaiah Lester (It's 2028 Somewhere) from 2018-02-20T06:22
Are you more of a sports person or a video game person? Isaiah Lester sits down with Keith and Jesse to explain why you don't have to choose.
Listen13: The Last Of Us... ish - Ron Funches (Once Is Enough) from 2018-02-13T04:53:59
Keith and Jesse sit down with Ron Funches to talk about everybody's favorite emotionally devastating game, The Last Of Us. Oh, and there's also some talk about Super Mario Bros. III and touching bu...
Listen12: NBA Jam - Andrew Law ("Casual" Gaming) from 2018-02-06T06:21
Some games allow you to be a hero, others to be a villain, and one in particular to slam dunk a basketball with a 40 foot vertical. Keith and Jesse sit down with 'Silicon Valley' writer Andrew Law ...
Listen11: Kid Chameleon - Before&After (The 90's In A Nutshell) from 2018-01-30T06:29:16
Keith and Jesse sit down for the second installment of their Before And After series, and this time they're diving into Kid Chameleon. What will they find? A whole lot of leather jackets.
Listen10: Mortal Kombat - Mari Takahashi (Macho Man Randy Scorpion) from 2018-01-23T06:23
Blood, gore, violence, sweatpants - Mortal Kombat has it all. Keith and Jesse sit down with Mari Takahashi as they explore the 90's game that terrified your parents.
Listen9: Persona 3 - Kyle Clark (Friends In Strange Places) from 2018-01-16T06:20
Do video game characters count as friends? Keith and Jesse sit down with Kyle Clark to talk about making emotional connections with 1's and 0's in Persona 3.
Listen8: Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - Dan Van Kirk (This Title Is Already Too Long) from 2018-01-09T03:35
Keith and Jesse get all ghillied up with Dan Van Kirk to talk about keeping in touch with friends via Modern Warfare.
Listen7: Pokemon Red - Shelby Fero (Stupid Sexy Pokemon) from 2018-01-02T04:25
Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Shelby Fero as she looks back on her time playing Pokemon for Gameboy. Whether you chose Charmander, Squirtle, or Bulbasaur we can all agree - Magikarp sucks.
Listen6: The Banner Saga - David Ebert (Walkthroughs vs. Newborns) from 2017-12-26T02:02
Are walkthroughs cheating, or just the preferred choice of prepared gamers? Keith and Jesse sit down with their old friend Dave Ebert as the three explore the harsh world of The Banner Saga and get...
Listen5: Playstation and N64 (Keith&Jesse Gaming On Christmas) from 2017-12-19T07:34
Keith and Jesse take some time to look back on their favorite Christmas gaming memories. From an ill advised console wish to the ways games bring us closer with friends and family, this episode is ...
Listen4: Super Mario 64 - Mike Drucker (The Joy Of Mario) from 2017-12-12T12:00
Mike Drucker discusses the pure joy that is Super Mario 64 as Keith and Jesse remember the feeling of video games moving into the 3D world.
Listen3: Dune - Before&After (How Keith&Jesse Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb) from 2017-12-05T12:00
Keith introduces Jesse to the wonderful world of Dune - a mind bending sci-fi bomb that forever altered the history of strategy games.
Listen2: Street Fighter III - Heather Anne Campbell (Secret Attacks With Team Ryu) from 2017-12-05T11:54
Keith and Jesse sit down with Heather Anne Campbell as she describes the creation of video game tournaments, and why Street Fighter III deserves a spot in history.
Listen1: Fez - Adam Conover (Tiny Hat, Huge World) from 2017-12-05T11:45
It wouldn't be an interview with Adam Conover without him teaching you something. Keith and Jesse sit down to talk about the indie sensation Fez, and come away with some newfound insight into the b...
Listen1: Fez - Adam Conover (Tiny Hat, Huge World) from 2017-12-05T11:45
It wouldn't be an interview with Adam Conover without him teaching you something. Keith and Jesse sit down to talk about the indie sensation Fez, and come away with some newfound insight into the b...
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