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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, 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. 

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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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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.

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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, 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 here

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 AND the Good Games Morley X After Hours Magic The Gathering Live Commander Game on Oct 11.

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 | Steph | Ricky | Good Games Morley

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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Hotdog Quest: One With Everything and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio and Ricky from Good Games Morley)

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 their Godfather impressions were. They’re really desperate to know. 

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 | Ruby

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.

Hollow Knight: Silksong and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)

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 episodes of well regarded podcasts “Dad Talk”, “New Dad Talk” and many more. Bumper episode. 

Buy tickets to Thumb Cramps live from Cheerful Earful 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 | Zammit | Adam

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.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit and Adam Carnevale)

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 Knight for the Nintendo Switch in anticipation for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Plus a lot of talk of burying one of the hosts in the desert which is probably fair enough.

Check out Chloe’s TikTok Here OR ELSE

Buy tickets to Thumb Cramps live from Cheerful Earful 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.

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

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)

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 Bazaar for the Steam Deck. This bumper episode also includes ranking things, reviewing drinks and UMD talk. What more could you want from an episode of a normal video game review podcast? Wow!

Wishlist Mixtape!

Play Real Bird, Fake Bird!

Buy tickets to Thumb Cramps live from Cheerful Earful 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 | Darcy | Studio Folly | Woody | Beethoven & Dinosaur

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.

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Pokemon Trading Card Game and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith and Woody)

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 games out loud. Really good content!

Buy tickets to Thumb Cramps live from Cheerful Earful 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 | James | The Weekly Planet

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.

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Donkey Kong '94 and Other Games (Ft. James Clement AKA Mr Sunday Movies)

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 way and a special guest appearance from one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

Buy tickets to Thumb Cramps live from Cheerful Earful 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 | Tom | 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.

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God of War: Chains of Olympus and Other Games (Ft. Tom Reed)

This week on Thumb Cramps we’re joined by Joel Zammit to complete his gamer trilogy as we look at solving gaming problems for the Mac, Resident Evil: Biohazard DLC for the PC and Resident Evil: Village for the PS5.

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A Solution to Mac Gaming Problems (Pt. 3) and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)

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