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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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Thumb Cramps Bad Brain Boys

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    • 4.9 • 210 Ratings

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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    Metroid: Other M and Other Games (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore)

    Metroid: Other M and Other Games (Ft. Hayden Bleechmore)

    This week on Thumb Cramps it’s still Wiipril as your gamer boyfriends are joined by Hayden Bleechmore to look at Metroid: Other M for the Nintendo Wii, Princess Peach: Showtime for the Nintendo Switch and the NYT Word Games for the Phone. Plus a very special announcement about the Thumb Cramps Call Out Show and a cliffhanger ending. It doesn’t get better than this.
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    • 1 hr 34 min
    Wii Sports and Other Games (Ft. Tom Walker)

    Wii Sports and Other Games (Ft. Tom Walker)

    This week on Thumb Cramps, it's another week of Wiipril as your Gamer Boyfriends are joined by guest, friend and number #1 fan, Tom Walker, as they take a look at Wii Sports for the Nintendo Wii, Pepper Grinder for the PC and Tekken 8 for the PS5. A beautiful episode of gaming and remember to reach out if you want Thumb Cramps to come to your wedding/funeral.
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    • 1 hr 45 min
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)

    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)

    This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first episode of Wiipril and to celebrate they’re joined by their best friend Ruby Innes to look at The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Wii U but also for the Wii, Sonic Heroes for the PS2 but also for the GameCube which will work on the Wii and Super Mario Galaxy for the Switch but also the Wii. It’s another episode of Thumb Cramps so you know they’re ranking meats too.
    This week’s episode is sponsored by Tower of Fire: The Sword of Unspoken Misc. Out now!
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    • 1 hr 35 min
    Frog Detective and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale)

    Frog Detective and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale)

    This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final episode of PC MARCHTER RACE and to farewell such a beautiful month of gaming, they’re joined in the studio by the biggest PC gamer they know; Adam Carnevale. Join Adam and Thumb Cramps as they look at Frog Detective for the PC, Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga for the GBA for the Nintendo Switch or the PC if you’re sneaky and Helldivers 2 for the PC. Don’t cry because PC MARCHTER RACE is over, cry because Thumb Cramps won’t stop ranking meats.
    This week’s episode is sponsored by Tower of Fire: The Sword of Unspoken Misc. Coming April 1.
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Penny's Big Breakaway and Other Life Ruining Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)

    Penny's Big Breakaway and Other Life Ruining Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)

    This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first ever episode of Thumb Cramps and we’re celebrating PC MARCHTER RACE with special guest Joel Zammit as we take a look at Penny’s Big Breakaway for the PC and two deck building games that have ruined our lives, Balatro and Slay The Spire, also for the PC. Everyone is doing well and video games are good.
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    • 1 hr 22 min
    3D Pinball: Space Cadet and Other Games (Ft. Lauren Bonner)

    3D Pinball: Space Cadet and Other Games (Ft. Lauren Bonner)

    This week on Thumb Cramps,  PC MARCHTER RACE continues with first time guest Lauren Bonner as we look at Microsoft 3D Pinball: Space Cadet for the PC, Risk of Rain 2 for the PS5 but also the PC and Suika Game for the Nintendo Switch but also the PC. Plus, coffee cup etiquette and the ideal dressing for spaghetti. Another episode worth getting off the bus for!
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    • 1 hr 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
210 Ratings

210 Ratings

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Beautiful Testament to Human Achievement

I’ve been listening to these maniacs since late 2013, and against my better judgement started giving them my money shortly after. They have not gotten any less unhinged and I regret almost nothing. If they ever decide to stop, I will attempt to hurl myself into the sun, which is allegedly difficult. Give them a chance, and you too can experience this public relations nightmare and possibly uncover the true meaning of “low / high looking” for yourself.

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Ranking this podcast

These guys will rank anything! You give them 5 or more vaguely related things and they’ll establish the most nonsensical and fraudulent order out there. It’s only a matter of time until they rank their own rankings

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Good and normal podcast

The best game review podcast that doesn’t necessarily always review games. These gamer boys, Joel and Jackson, are super professional boys who deserve to be sent to conventions, previews, and events. They should also tour the US at some point because millions would buy tickets probably. Give this show a listen, but not while you’re driving, or you may crash your car. But also be warned that while listening to this show you become a magnet for ambulances. Anywho, give the show a listen if you’re only slightly interested in keeping up to date with current video games and want to grow a par-asocial relationship with two Australian gamers and the insane fan base. Sincerely, not a coward, Trevor , a victim of listening to Thumb Cramps while driving. Ps: Shoutout to the Irish, they’ve been through a lot.

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