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Thumb Cramps

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

  1. 12 MAR

    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 prove that yeah, Thumb Cramps are journalists and yeah, they can do it all. Be normal in the comments. Check out the ALT: Games program here! Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (Limited tix left!!!) 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 | Powerhouse Museum 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.

    1hr 52min
  2. 22 JAN

    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: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch 2 and of course Thumb Cramps Wrapped 2025. Yeah, it’s a big episode. Thank you to XZ Neal for providing us with the stats and thank you to everyone coming back to listen to this normal podcast in 2026. Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (50 tickets left!!) 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 | 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.

    1hr 44min
  3. 25/12/2025

    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 Release in Gaming Ever 2025) are James ‘Mr Sunday Movies’ Clement, Ruby Innes and Joel Zammit. A beautiful episode of a beautiful podcast. Thank you to everyone who listened and Thumb Cramps will return Jan 23 2026. The M.A.R.G.E 2025 live video on YouTube is here Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (60% tickets already gone!) 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 | Levins | James | Ruby | 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.

    1hr 17min
  4. 18/12/2025

    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 broken and Joel recorded the entire thing with a migraine so can barely form coherent thoughts. Truly an episode for the ages.  Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (60% tickets already gone!) 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 | Levins 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.

    1hr 52min
  5. 11/12/2025

    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 algorithm is going to like a grid post about porno games. Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (50%+ tickets already gone!) 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 | Levins 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.

    1hr 8min
  6. 04/12/2025

    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 Sydney and a beautiful new theme song. Thumb Cramps has it all this Levcember.  Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (on sale at 9am AEDT!) 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 | Levins 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.

    1hr 30min
  7. 27/11/2025

    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 podcast. Still normal though.  Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts Here Buy Toilet Time Machine 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 | 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.

    1hr 42min

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

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