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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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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.

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Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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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 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’ll be good for your career Hayley, we’re sure of it.

Don’t forget to check out Lena’s “please don’t call it a 24 hour stream” 24 hour stream on Twitch AND visit her website to join her mailing list!

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Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. 

Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! 

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Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio | Lena

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Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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CloverPit and Other Games (Ft. Lena Moon)

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 cans. Weirdvember starting strong.

Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts Here

Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. 

Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! 

Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com 

Find us on Instagram;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Cass

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Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio

You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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James Cameron's Avatar: The Game and Other Games (Ft. Cass Paige)

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 could you want from a video game review podcast?

Check Out Powerplant’s Music here (Or on ANY Streaming Platform)

Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts Here

Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. 

Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! 

Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com 

Find us on Instagram;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Powerplant

Watch us on Twitch;

Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio

You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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Once Upon a Katamari and Other Games (Ft. Theo from Powerplant)

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/thumbcramps and SO MUCH talk of a special Bubsy 4D launch day event. All good stuff.

Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts Here

Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. 

Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! 

Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com 

Find us on Instagram;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Chloe

Watch us on Twitch;

Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio

You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)

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 unbelievable this week and for that, you are welcome Gamers.

Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts Here

Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. 

Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! 

Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com 

Find us on Instagram;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Ethan

Watch us on Twitch;

Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio | Back Pocket

You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yooka-Replaylee and Other Games (Ft. Ethan Taylor)

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 Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts Here

Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. 

Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! 

Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com

Find us on Instagram;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps

Watch us on Twitch;

Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio

You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things We Saw At PAX AUS 2025 and No Other Games (Live from the Floor of PAX)

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 podcast is nothing if not innovative. Unrelated, why not check out the demo for Dogpile, out now on Steam. Hell, why not wishlist it too. We’re hearing it’s good. 

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Coming to PAX? Check out the Thumb Cramps panel “Ranking The Best Food In Video Games With Actual Video Game Journalists” on Oct 10. Also check out the rest of the schedule here:

PAX Aus Panel Schedule

Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. 

Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! 

Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com 

Find us on Instagram;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Ruby | Back Pocket

Watch us on Twitch;

Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio | Back Pocket

You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pac Man World 2: Re-Pac and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)

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 the Nintendo Switch 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong for the Steam Deck. Check out how fresh these games are. Oct! 

Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts Here

Coming to PAX? Check out the Thumb Cramps panel “Ranking The Best Food In Video Games With Actual Video Game Journalists” on Oct 10. Also check out the rest of the schedule here:

PAX Aus Panel Schedule

Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. 

Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! 

Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com 

Find us on Instagram;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Zammit

Watch us on Twitch;

Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio 

You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)

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 Cheerful Earful here

Coming to PAX? Check out the Thumb Cramps panel “Ranking The Best Food In Video Games With Actual Video Game Journalists” on Oct 10

Thumb Cramps+ has launched! 

Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. 

Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! 

Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com 

Find us on Instagram;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Sean | Scaredy Boys

Watch us on Twitch;

Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio 

You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dog's Life and Other Games (Ft. Sean Carney)

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to go on the computer to celebrate PC MARCHTER RACE. To help with the celebrations we’re joined by Hayden Bleechmore and take a look at PC Building Simulator for the PC, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch and Robocop: Rogue City for the PS5. 

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Follow us on Instagram @thumbcrampspod

Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com 

Find us on X;

Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Hayden

Watch us on Twitch;

Jackson | Duscher 

You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.

Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.

Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PC Building Simulator and Other Games (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore)

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