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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 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 ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | RubyWatch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio | Back PocketYou 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.

This week on Thumb Cramps, they’re still on break so please enjoy this episode of the Thumb Cramps+ show: Speedrunning Television. Speedrunning Television is a podcast where Joel and Jackson watch the first and the last episode of a TV series and try to figure out what’s going on and if it’s good so that you, the gamers, can focus on gaming. If you want more of this, sign up to Thumb Cramps+ to enjoy the entire back catalogue! Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (65% tickets already gone!)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 ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps Watch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants RadioYou 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.

This week on Thumb Cramps, they’re still on break so please enjoy this episode of the Thumb Cramps+ show: Speedrunning Television. Speedrunning Television is a podcast where Joel and Jackson watch the first and the last episode of a TV series then try to figure out what’s going on and if it’s good so that you, the gamers, can focus on gaming. If you want more of this, sign up to Thumb Cramps+ to enjoy the entire back catelogue! Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (65% tickets already gone!)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 ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps Watch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants RadioYou 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.

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 hereGet Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (60% tickets already gone!)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 ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Levins | James | Ruby | ZammitWatch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants RadioYou 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.

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 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 ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | LevinsWatch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants RadioYou 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.

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 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 ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | LevinsWatch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants RadioYou 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.

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 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 ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | LevinsWatch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants RadioYou 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.

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 HereBuy Toilet Time Machine 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 ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.comFind us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | RubyWatch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants Radio | Back PocketYou 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.

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.Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts HereVisit Ally’s cool website here! Wishlist Ally’s game (Mystiques: Haunted Antiques) 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 | AllyWatch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher | Sanspants RadioYou 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.