Thumb Cramps
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.
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Show overview
Thumb Cramps has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 394 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 440 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 4th season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 50 min and 1h 23m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 27 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Sanspants Radio.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 394 episodesDevil May Cry 3 and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio)
Half-Life 2 and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)
Summer Game Announcements 2026, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)
Manhunt 2 and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith)
Bubsy 4D and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Other Games (Ft. Oscar and Dan from S-Bend Games)
Mixtape and Other Games (Ft. Woody from Beethoven & Dinosaur)
Mr. Sleepy Man and Other Games (Ft. Tom Reed)
Yooka-Replaylee and Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins)
Things We Saw At ALT GAMES 2026 and No Other Games (Live from the Floor of ALT GAMES)
Pragmata and ERLIK: The Ninth Branch
Super Meat Boy 3D and Other Games (Ft. Grace Jarvis)
Absolum and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale)
S4 Ep 39Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble and Other Games (Ft. Lauren Bonner)
This week on Thumb Cramps, welcome to April 2: April, the month where Thumb Cramps play and review video games and to celebrate they’re joined by comedian, writer, actor Lauren Bonner to look at Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble for the Nintendo Switch 2, Routine for the PC and the Yakuza: Like A Dragon series. Plus bonus episodes of the famous Shop Riffs podcast and the equally famous spin offs. Another normal episode of Thumb Cramps.Go See Lauren Live! Get Tickets Here! Make The News!!Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (Limited tix left!!! Steph is gonna eat a hot dog!!!!!)Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts HereThumb 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! Use the discount code Joel OR Jacksom for 10% off. Only applies to subscriptions through sanspantsradio.com.Email us at [email protected] Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | LaurenYou 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.
S4 Ep 38Jackson vs. Kingdom Hearts 3 and Other Games (Ft. Lena Moon)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Final Marchtasy II and they’re joined by Lena Moon to look at Kingdom Hearts 3 for the PC, Final Fantasy VII Remake for the Nintendo Switch 2, The Legend of Khiimori for the Steam Deck and to say goodbye to Jackson’s wellbeing as he goes down swinging against these games. We hope that everyone is happy to see Jackson finally get what he deserves. Go See Lena’s Live Show!! Get Tickets HereGet Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (Limited tix left!!! Steph is gonna eat a hot dog!!!!!)Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts HereThumb 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! Use the discount code Joel OR Jacksom for 10% off. Only applies to subscriptions through sanspantsradio.com.Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | LenaYou 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.
S4 Ep 37Jackson vs. World of Final Fantasy and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio)
This week on Thumb Cramps, Final Marchtasy II continues to pummel Jackson but it’s not all bad news because they’re also joined by the wonderful Steph Panecasio to look at World of Final Fantasy for the PC, Resident Evil Requiem for the PS5, Tiny Bookshop for the Mac Laptop and Still Wakes The Deep on the unspecified home console. Plus demands for fanfiction, discussions of beautiful video game characters and a bold claim turned into fan art. Wow, another normal episode here on Thumb Cramps.Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (Limited tix left!!! Steph is gonna eat a hot dog!!!!!)Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts HereThumb 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 [email protected] Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | StephYou 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.
S4 Ep 36Jackson 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 HereThumb 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 [email protected] us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Chloe | Powerhouse MuseumYou 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.
S4 Ep 35Jackson vs. Final Fantasy and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first week of Final Marchtasy II, a month where Jackson fights for his life against Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy adjacent games. Will he survive? Will video games finally lay him to rest? Only time will tell. To welcome in such a wonderful month, they’re joined by former host, current guest Joel Zammit to look at Final Fantasy for the PC, Pokemon FireRed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Quick Push Pop Game Machine Light-Up, Pop Quick Push Game Console with 4 Playing Modes, Electric Push Pop Toy, Bubble Stress Pop Light Up Game Squeeze Bubble Sensory Toy for Kids 6+ Year (Yellow Duck) for the real life. Plus a secret identity, a new plan for the education system and obscure impressions. Normal podcasting. Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (Limited tix left!!!)Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts HereThumb 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 [email protected] Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Zammit | Plumbing The Death StarYou 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.
S4 Ep 34Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes w/ A Chainsaw and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Chain4buamecube and to help say goodbye to such a beautiful event, they’re joined by the third host of the podcast and self described “Thumb Cramps Period”, Ruby Innes, to look at Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes for the GameCube with a chainsaw controller, Rayman 2: The Great Escape for the Nintendo 64 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and The City of Japan for the real life. Wow. A big finale to a big, big month and we hope that one listener who wanted the boys to suffer is happy. Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (Limited tix left!!!)Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts HereThumb 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 [email protected] Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Ruby | Back Pocket | Cult of the LambYou 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.
S4 Ep 33P.N.03 w/ A Chainsaw and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith from Studio Folly)
This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s Chain4buamecube and to help celebrate such a beautiful controller for a beautiful video game console, they’re joined by Darcy Smith from Studio Folly to look at P.N.03 for the GameCube with a chainsaw controller, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition for the PC and Mewgenics for the PC. Plus they check in with the Skins Cramps boys to see what’s happening with Skins and reinvent balls. It’s a big episode.Check out Dogpile hereGet Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (Limited tix left!!!)Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts HereThumb 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 [email protected] Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Darcy Smith | Studio FollyYou 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.