Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Pixels and Polygons
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| GOAT IX w/ Nick | 18 sept. 2026 | 00:30:48 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is a game you consider to be one of the greatest of all time? What does the game get right for you? My guest this week is: Nick aka PandaMonium! One of the internet’s finest documentarians on the history of the Sega Saturn lineup. Find his YouTube channel, PandaMonium Reviews Every NTSC-U Sega Saturn Game, and subscribe today! Follow on bsky: @pandamonium.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/user/scarper42 ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Spyro I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| ORIGINS VII w/ Maddie | 11 sept. 2026 | 00:38:28 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When did you start playing video games? What are your earliest memories? What is your journey with the medium? My guest this week is: Maddie! She is an artist and community manager and makes rad stuff. Check out her Patreon: patreon.com/othatsraspberry, Website: othatsraspberry.com, and follow on bsky at @othatsraspberry.com ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Paper Mario I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| ORIGINS VI w/ Dave Jackson | 04 sept. 2026 | 00:33:36 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When did you start playing video games? What are your earliest memories? What is your journey with the medium? My guest this week is: Dave Jackson! He is the host of Tales from the Backlog, a podcast that analyzes and deep dives into a single game from his backlog. Check out the podcast here: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm Support his Patreon here: Patreon.com/realdavejackson ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from World Series Baseball I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| Millennium Edition - Port Authority: The Weird and Innovative Tech of the PlayStation 2 | 03 sept. 2026 | 01:26:00 | |
With the PlayStation 2, Sony experimented with all sorts of ways to bring new connectivity and interactivity to its games. With the iLink port, pressure sensitive controller buttons, and other features and devices many players may not have even known existed, there was no shortage of tech available to enhance your PS2 experience (and maybe even connect 3 PS2s and TVs together for some ultra widescreen Gran Turismo 3). In this episode, rather than focus on one specific game, Darren Hupke is joined by Gooey and Andrew Elmore for a more general question: what was some of the best and strangest tech of the PS2 era, and what games made the most of it? They also share stories about their favorite technologically ambitious PS2 games (including what Darren saw when he snuck his way into E3 as a teenager) and wonder why Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII is so underrated. Questions or comments about this show? Feel free to reach out at soundstonenetwork@gmail.com. Our 2000s-inspired theme music is by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/), and our show art is by Andrew Elmore (https://bsky.app/profile/elmore.zone). You can also follow Andrew on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@MythicResonance If you enjoyed this show, please consider following us in your podcast player and leaving a positive review. For any five-star reviews left with names, we will personally thank you on the show. Millennium Edition is a Sound Stone Network original podcast. If you liked this show, we invite you to check out the rest of our lineup: • Kirby Conversations: Air riding through over 30 years of Kirby and HAL Laboratory with Sean, Bridget, and WiKirby Editor-in-Chief Gigi • Flashback 64: the chronological Nintendo 64 podcast with Gooey and McKenna • Pixels and Polygons: a conversational video game podcast of short interviews from Darren Hupke • ...and a weekly livestream on video game manuals from Nic McConnell, Instruction Derby Our YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-Network. | |||
| PARAGRAPHS w/ Joe Bourrie, Beyond the NES | 28 août 2026 | 00:49:52 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Paragraphs, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is the bonus show, where you get to hear me, Darren Hupke, interview some of the raddest writers behind the greatest gaming books. Each episode, you’ll get to hear from a new guest as they discuss their book, talk about their process, share some details from behind the keys, and more! Whether you’re a fan of the book already or want to find something new to read, I hope you’ll find something to enjoy about what we discuss today! This week’s guest is… Joe Bourrie, author of the upcoming Beyond the NES: Rediscovering 8-bit on the Japanese Famicom. Beyond the NES is an English-speaker's guide to enjoying the Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom), the Japanese version of the NES. After introducing the hardware, we dive in head-first with reviews of hundreds of games that can be played with zero knowledge of the Japanese language. We then take a short detour into learning how to navigate menus and recognize commonly used elements in Japanese, allowing us to dive into even more games with only minor textual barriers. We then explore some highlights of the fan translation community to check out the best RPGs and adventure games that the Famicom has to offer. JOE’S KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/syncoplay/beyond-the-nes ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo (I modified it) - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for a paid tier for early access to new episodes, a Postcard-of-the-Month review, or the printed [timestamp] journal of my gameplay every month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| UNDERAPPRECIATED II w/ Emily (No Small Games) | 21 août 2026 | 00:29:46 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is an underappreciated/average game you love? What about it do you enjoy? What keeps you thinking about it? My guest this week is: Emily Merritt from NoSmallGames! Emily also streams on Twitch when not talking about games on the podcast. Find her and follow her here: https://www.twitch.tv/aspecificegg. Find the podcast and follow here: www.nosmallgames.com ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Grunn I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| MEANING II w/ Christopher | 14 août 2026 | 00:40:32 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What do video games mean to you? Why do you play the games you do? Do you have favorite genres or styles? My guest this week is: Christopher K.! Christopher is a gamer, and while he isn’t directly involved in the industry, he is a proud promoter of the fine folks over on the Insert Credit forum! https://forums.insertcredit.com ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from beatmania I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| DIFFICULTY IV w/ Kate (No Small Games) | 07 août 2026 | 00:40:40 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… How do you play your games? Easy mode or the hardest challenge? What does difficulty mean to you? What is a proud gaming achievement you’ve accomplished? My guest this week is: Kate aka Katerblossom! Kate is the co-host of No Small Games, a Twitch streamer, radio host, and more!. You can find her on bsky as @katerblossom.bsky.social. Check out all about No Small Games over on https://nosmallgames.com. ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Cult of the Lamb I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| OUTSIDE GAMING V w/ Gooey (Flashback 64) | 31 juil. 2026 | 00:36:46 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Do you interact with games outside of playing them? What other ways do you stay involved with this hobby (reading, writing, talking, drawing, etc.)? My guest this week is: Gooey from Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing the Nintendo 64 library and what was happening around that time. Find out more about the show and give them a follow here: https://linktr.ee/flashback64 ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from a library I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| ORIGINS V with Nick aka PandaMonium | 24 juil. 2026 | 00:32:18 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When did you start playing video games? What are your earliest memories? What is your journey with the medium? My guest this week is: Nick aka PandaMonium! One of the internet’s finest documentarians on the history of the Sega Saturn lineup. Find his YouTube channel, PandaMonium Reviews Every NTSC-U Sega Saturn Game, and subscribe today! Follow on bsky: @pandamonium.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/user/scarper42 ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Google I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| PARAGRAPHS with Ashley Schofield, VA-11 Hall-A Design Works | 17 juil. 2026 | 00:52:58 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Paragraphs, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is the bonus show, where you get to hear me, Darren Hupke, interview some of the raddest writers behind the greatest gaming books. Each episode, you’ll get to hear from a new guest as they discuss their book, talk about their process, share some details from behind the keys, and more! Whether you’re a fan of the book already or want to find something new to read, I hope you’ll find something to enjoy about what we discuss today! This week’s guest is… Ashley Schofield, author of the upcoming VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works is written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. ASHLEY’S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/va11halla RECOMMENDATIONS: Critical Distance - https://www.critical-distance.com ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo (I modified it) - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| WOW VIII w/ Andre (Fine Time, Neo Geo Go!) | 10 juil. 2026 | 00:40:04 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When has a game surprised or stunned you? Tell us about that moment. What games have impacted you beyond the entertainment value? My guest this week is: Andre from the wonderful Fine Time Podcast! An off-the-cuff video game podcast about the regular and the obscure. Follow along and listen right here: https://linktr.ee/FineTimePodcast ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Trials of Mana I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| PARAGRAPHS w/ Mike Diver, Aliens: The Video Games | 03 juil. 2026 | 01:00:46 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Paragraphs, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is the bonus show, where you get to hear me, Darren Hupke, interview some of the raddest writers behind the greatest gaming books. Each episode, you’ll get to hear from a new guest as they discuss their book, talk about their process, share some details from behind the keys, and more! Whether you’re a fan of the book already or want to find something new to read, I hope you’ll find something to enjoy about what we discuss today! This week’s guest is… Mike Diver, author of the upcoming Aliens: The Video Games. Aliens: The Video Games is the first complete history of interactive adventures based on the stunning sci-fi universe of the hit movie series and global multimedia franchise. From intense horror experiences pitting players against unkillable monsters to all-action affairs with armed marines facing off against swarms of acid-for-blood xenomorphs, every official video game version of Aliens is featured. MIKE’S BOOKS: How to Be a Professional Gamer RECOMMENDATIONS: Waxheads Curious Video Game Machines Super Nintendo: The Game-Changing Company That Unlocked the Power of Play by Keza MacDonald ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo (I modified it) - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! | |||
| OUTSIDE GAMING IV with McKenna (Flashback 64) | 26 juin 2026 | 00:32:58 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Do you interact with games outside of playing them? What other ways do you stay involved with this hobby (reading, writing, talking, drawing, etc.)? My guest this week is: McKenna from Flashback 64! Friend of the show, writer from the Harvest Moon issue of Retro Game Zine, and fellow podcaster McKenna returns to the show on a solo adventure. ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Zelda Dungeon I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| PARAGRAPHS w/ John Rogers, Citizen Sleeper 2 Design Works | 22 juin 2026 | 00:46:26 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Paragraphs, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is the bonus show, where you get to hear me, Darren Hupke, interview some of the raddest writers behind the greatest gaming books. Each episode, you’ll get to hear from a new guest as they discuss their book, talk about their process, share some details from behind the keys, and more! Whether you’re a fan of the book already or want to find something new to read, I hope you’ll find something to enjoy about what we discuss today! This week’s guest is… John Rogers, author of the upcoming Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works. Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works, written by John Rogers (Gaming in the Wild, Ultros: Design Works), takes you even deeper inside the Starward Belt. Through previously unseen character sketches, architectural diagrams, and in-depth interviews with Gareth Damian Martin, Guillaume Singelin, and Amos Roddy, we shine a light on the process of creating these unforgettable characters and places. The result is a fascinating and detailed look at Citizen Sleeper 2’s improbable untold story: a comprehensive document of its journey from inspiration to conception, development, and release. BOOK LINKS: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/citizensleeper2 https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ultros RECOMMENDATIONS: https://echodog-games.itch.io/signs-of-the-sojourner EVERYTHING ELSE: https://gaminginthewild.carrd.co ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo (I modified it) - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| GOAT VIII w/ Andrew (Time Extend Revo) | 19 juin 2026 | 00:26:40 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is a game you consider to be one of the greatest of all time? What does the game get right for you? My guest this week is: Andrew Elmore! He is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky here: @elmore.zone ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Tokyo Xtreme Racer I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| OUTSIDE GAMING III w/ Fredo | 12 juin 2026 | 00:43:50 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Do you interact with games outside of playing them? What other ways do you stay involved with this hobby (reading, writing, talking, drawing, etc.)? My guest this week is: Fredo Fabrucci: The Poster's Poster™! You've likely seen their posts on Bluesky, but if you haven’t, give them a follow here: @fredo.bsky.social. ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Overwatch I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| CONSOLE STORY XII w/ Mikolai (Forgotten Worlds) | 05 juin 2026 | 00:32:58 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is one of your favorite gaming systems? When did you get it? Tell us the story. What are some of your favorite memories, games, or details about it? My guest this week is: Mikolai from Forgotten Worlds! Mikolai is behind the website, social media accounts, and zine, Forgotten Worlds. It is a celebration of classic video game magazines, and a magazine about old video game magazines. Give him a follow @forgottenworlds.bsky.social and be sure to read many of his articles and interviews online at: https://www.forgottenworlds.net https://forgotten-worlds.myshopify.com/en-us ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Nintendo I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| CREATOR I w/ Brian (Retro Game Books) | 29 mai 2026 | 00:31:38 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Who is one of your favorite creators (director, artist, composer, etc)? What was the first game that exposed you to them? What is your favorite game they were involved in? My guest this week is: Brian Riggsbee, author, publisher, and owner of RetroGameBooks.com! Find him on social media as @retrogamebooks.com on bsky and more! Check out all the latest books, go buy yourself something cool, and sign up for his newsletter to know when the new books drop! ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Death Stranding I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| CONSOLE STORY XI w/ Matt aka Stormageddon | 22 mai 2026 | 00:38:06 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is one of your favorite gaming systems? When did you get it? Tell us the story. What are some of your favorite memories, games, or details about it? My guest this week is: Matt aka Stormageddon! Podcaster, DJ, writer, and so much more, you have likely seen or heard Matt all over bsky and podcasts, such as the “Fun” & Games Podcast and Reignite. Follow on bsky at @djstormageddon.com, and visit these links to find all the shows and creative outputs: ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Metroid Fusion I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| WOW VII w/ Audi (DF Retro Super Show) | 15 mai 2026 | 00:36:04 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When has a game surprised or stunned you? Tell us about that moment. What games have impacted you beyond the entertainment value? My guest this week is: Audi Sorlie! Audi is involved in the games industry in a few ways: first, as a producer and director with Limited Run Games, and as a producer and collaborator with Digital Foundry for DF Retro content (and their new DF Retro Super Show podcast!). Find him on BlueSky as @pc98audi.bsky.social and pc98_Audi on many other social media platforms. Check out Audi's article, still alive on HG101 right here: http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/another-world-out-of-this-world/ ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Another World I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| ORIGINS IV w/ Kate (No Small Games) | 08 mai 2026 | 00:39:02 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When did you start playing video games? What are your earliest memories? What is your journey with the medium? My guest this week is: Kate aka Katerblossom! Kate is the co-host of No Small Games, a Twitch streamer, radio host, and more!. You can find her on bsky as @katerblossom.bsky.social. Check out all about No Small Games over on https://nosmallgames.com. ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from ATV Off Road Fury 2 I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| ORIGINS III w/ Ian (Yokoi Kids) | 01 mai 2026 | 00:40:24 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When did you start playing video games? What are your earliest memories? What is your journey with the medium? My guest this week is: Ian Ferguson! Ian is the co-host of two podcasts: Extra Napkins and the CUPodcast. You can find him on bsky as @ianferguson.bsky.social. You can also find out more about his Yokoi Kids project over at https://yokoikids.wordpress.com/. ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Atari 5200 Pac-Man I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| PARAGRAPHS w/ Nate Drake, I Am Not Good | 27 avr. 2026 | 00:33:44 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Paragraphs, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is the bonus show, where you get to hear me, Darren Hupke, interview some of the raddest writers behind the greatest gaming books. Each episode, you’ll get to hear from a new guest as they discuss their book, talk about their process, share some details from behind the keys, and more! Whether you’re a fan of the book already or want to find something new to read, I hope you’ll find something to enjoy about what we discuss today! This week’s guest is… Nate Drake, writer of the upcoming I Am Not Good: The History of Cheating in Video Games. For generations of players, cheat codes were a secret handshake. A gateway to extra lives, godlike powers, and hidden worlds. But behind every cheat lies a story of creativity, rebellion, and the ever-shifting line between play and power. I Am Not Good: The History of Cheating in Video Games takes readers on a journey through the evolution of video game cheats, from the days of secret developer codes and the legendary Konami Code, to the Game Genie, god mode glory, and the wild rise of online cheat communities.
PRE-ORDER LINK: https://retrogamebooks.com/products/i-am-not-good-the-history-of-cheating-in-video-games ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo (I modified it) - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| CONSOLE STORY X w/ Luis | 24 avr. 2026 | 00:50:10 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is one of your favorite gaming systems? When did you get it? Tell us the story. What are some of your favorite memories, games, or details about it? My guest this week is: Luis Aguasvivas is a writer and creator and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. He also contributes to Unwinnable. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He is also involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/ ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Nintendo I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| DIFFICULTY III w/ Emily Merritt (NoSmallGames) | 17 avr. 2026 | 00:36:48 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… How do you play your games? Easy mode or the hardest challenge? What does difficulty mean to you? What is a proud gaming achievement you’ve accomplished? My guest this week is: Emily Merritt from NoSmallGames! Emily also streams on Twitch when not talking about games on the podcast. Find her and follow her here: https://www.twitch.tv/aspecificegg Find the podcast and follow here: www.nosmallgames.com ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Crow Country I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| PARAGRAPHS w/ Nadia Oxford, From Pixels to Prose | 13 avr. 2026 | 00:28:48 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Paragraphs, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is the bonus show, where you get to hear me, Darren Hupke, interview some of the raddest writers behind the greatest gaming books. Each episode, you’ll get to hear from a new guest as they discuss their book, talk about their process, share some details from behind the keys, and more! Whether you’re a fan of the book already or want to find something new to read, I hope you’ll find something to enjoy about what we discuss today! This week’s guest is… Nadia Oxford, co-host of the Axe of the Blood God RPG podcast and writer of the upcoming From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling. In From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling, writer and games journalist Nadia Oxford traces how a lifetime spent in digital worlds shaped her craft and her understanding of narrative. From the pixelated drama of Donkey Kong to the emotional depths of Final Fantasy VI and Dragon Quest III, Oxford reveals how video games taught her about character, conflict, and the art of worldbuilding. Blending humor, cultural insight, and personal history, From Pixels to Prose is a love letter to classic gaming and a testament to the stories hidden in our cartridges and childhoods. Oxford’s reflections will make you laugh, think, and see video game stories in a whole new light. Written by Nadia Oxford Edited by Justin Severson Foreword by Jeremy Parish Cover by Philip Summers PRE-ORDER LINK: ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo (I modified it) - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| SECRET I w/ KaL (HG101 Podcast) | 10 avr. 2026 | 00:45:26 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is one of your favorite gaming secrets or unlockables? Do you have a memory of playing inaccessible content that made you go deeper with a game? My guest this week is: KaL from the HG101 Top 47,858 Games of All Time podcast! KaL is one of the regular hosts, and you can listen to him weekly. You can find it wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Like, subscribe, and give him a follow on BlueSky! ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from BattleZone Lynx I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| GOAT VII w/ Christopher | 03 avr. 2026 | 00:42:50 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is a game you consider to be one of the greatest of all time? What does the game get right for you? My guest this week is: Christopher K.! Christopher is a gamer and proud promoter of the fine folks over on the Insert Credit forum! https://forums.insertcredit.com ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Google I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| ORIGINS II w/ Matt (aka Stormageddon) | 27 mars 2026 | 00:48:02 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When did you start playing video games? What are your earliest memories? What is your journey with the medium? My guest this week is: Matt aka Stormageddon! Podcaster, DJ, writer, and so much more, you have likely seen or heard Matt all over bsky and podcasts, such as the “Fun” & Games Podcast and Reignite. Follow on bsky at @djstormageddon.com, and visit these links to find all the shows and creative outputs: ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Google I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| UNDERAPPRECIATED I w/ Andrew (The Silent Discographer) | 20 mars 2026 | 00:23:56 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is an underappreciated/average game you love? What about it do you enjoy? What keeps you thinking about it? My guest this week is: Andrew Elmore! He is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky here: @elmore.zone ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Google I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| OUTSIDE GAMING II w/ Rusty Shackles (Eras of Wrestling) | 13 mars 2026 | 00:46:22 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Do you interact with games outside of playing them? What other ways do you stay involved with this hobby (reading, writing, talking, drawing, etc.)? My guest this week is: Rusty Shackles! Rusty is an artist and illustrator you can find online on bsky as @rustyshackles.bsky.social. You can also see him on hardcoregaming101.net, 1900hotdog.com, and in the new game, Eras of Wrestling! Download the new game here: App Store - apps.apple.com/us/app/eras-... Android - play.google.com/store/apps/d... ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Rusty’s House I created the music. Edited by me (this time) ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| CHALLENGE II w/ Sean (Kirby Conversations) | 06 mars 2026 | 00:36:38 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is a memorable challenge or accomplishment you had with a game? Did you have to invest extra time or effort? Tell us the story. My guest this week is: Sean Douglass! One of the hosts of the Kirby Conversations podcast, and a fellow Sound Stone Network head! Find his podcast at: https://www.soundstone.network/kirby-conversations ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Threads of Fate I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| MEANING I w/ Brian (RetroGameBooks.com) | 27 févr. 2026 | 00:28:22 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What do video games mean to you? Why do you play the games you do? Do you have favorite genres or styles? My guest this week is: Brian Riggsbee, author, publisher, and owner of RetroGameBooks.com! Find him on social media as @retrogamebooks.com on bsky and more! Check out all the latest books, go buy yourself something cool, and sign up for his newsletter to know when the new books drop! ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from WWF Wrestlemania 2000 I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| CONSOLE STORY IX w/ Andre (Fine Time) | 20 févr. 2026 | 00:42:12 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is one of your favorite gaming systems? When did you get it? Tell us the story. What are some of your favorite memories, games, or details about it? My guest this week is: Andre from the wonderful Fine Time Podcast! An off-the-cuff video game podcast about the regular and the obscure. Follow along and listen right here: https://linktr.ee/FineTimePodcast ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Sega I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| MISSED II w/ Steve | 13 févr. 2026 | 00:33:04 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is a game you “missed”? What is a game that was big or popular and memorable, but you never found a chance to experience it yourself? My guest this week is: Kevin from Fine Time! You can follow him on bsky at @monotonegent.fineti.me and listen to him weekly talking about anything and everything on the Fine Time podcast! ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Tower of Druaga I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| OUTSIDE GAMES I w/ Mikolai (Forgotten Worlds) | 06 févr. 2026 | 00:44:40 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Do you interact with games outside of playing them? What other ways do you stay involved with this hobby (reading, writing, talking, drawing, etc.)? My guest this week is: Mikolai from Forgotten Worlds! Mikolai is the man behind the website, social media accounts, and zine, Forgotten Worlds. It is a celebration of classic video game magazines, and a magazine about old video game magazines. Give him a follow @forgottenworlds.bsky.social and be sure to read many of his articles and interviews online at: https://www.forgottenworlds.net https://forgotten-worlds.myshopify.com/en-us ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from ForgottonWorlds.net I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| WOW MOMENT VI w/ Shawn (Memcard.Art) | 30 janv. 2026 | 00:33:30 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When has a game surprised or stunned you? Tell us about that moment. What games have impacted you beyond the entertainment value? My guest this week is: Shawn from MemCard.art! Shawn plays all the weird games and gathers data for these releases over on Delisted Games, as well. Check out his YouTube channel, visit his sites, and follow him on bsky at @shawns52.bsky.social. https://www.youtube.com/@ShawnS52 ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from EDF 2025 I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| ORIGINS I w/ Audi Sorlie | 23 janv. 2026 | 00:42:34 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… When did you start playing video games? What are your earliest memories? What is your journey with the medium? My guest this week is: Audi Sorlie! Audi is involved in the games industry in a few ways: first, as a producer and director with Limited Run Games, and as a producer and collaborator with Digital Foundry for DF Retro content (and their new DF Retro Super Show podcast!). Find him on BlueSky as @pc98audi.bsky.social and pc98_Audi on many other social media platforms. ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Forsaken Remastered I created the music. Edited by me (this time) ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| DIFFICULTY II w/ Gooey | 16 janv. 2026 | 00:36:24 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… How do you play your games? Easy mode or the hardest challenge? What does difficulty mean to you? What is a proud gaming achievement you’ve accomplished? My guest this week is: Gooey from Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing the Nintendo 64 library and what was happening around that time. Find out more about the show and give them a follow here: https://linktr.ee/flashback64 ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Forsaken Remastered I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| GENRE III w/ Matt "Stormageddon" | 09 janv. 2026 | 00:34:16 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Do you have a favorite genre? What do you love about it? Let’s talk about those games! My guest this week is: Matt aka Stormageddon! Podcaster, DJ, writer, and so much more, you have likely seen or heard Matt all over bsky and podcasts, such as the “Fun” & Games Podcast and Reignite. Follow on bsky at @djstormageddon.com, and visit these links to find all the shows and creative outputs: ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Metroid Fusion I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| COLLECTORS EDITION II w/ Luis | 02 janv. 2026 | 00:27:02 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Do you have a favorite collection or deluxe edition of a game? Do you collect any other gaming memorabilia? My guest this week is: Luis Aguasvivas is a writer and creator and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. He also contributes to Unwinnable. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He is also involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/ ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Google I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| JUST RIGHT IV w/ Sean (Kirby Conversations) | 25 déc. 2025 | 00:41:50 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is a game you feel gets it “just right?” What makes it special for you? My guest this week is: Sean Douglass! One of the hosts of the Kirby Conversations podcast, and a fellow Sound Stone Network head! Find his podcast at: https://www.soundstone.network/kirby-conversations Be sure to participate in the Sound Stone YouTube Giveaway! Find more info here: https://bsky.app/profile/kirbyconversations.bsky.social/post/3m7y7bcyr6c2i ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Mega Man X4 I created the music. Edited by me (this time) ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| AVERAGE GAMES XIII w/ KaL (HG101 Podcast) | 19 déc. 2025 | 00:52:10 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention? My guest this week is: KaL from the HG101 Top 47,858 Games of All Time podcast! KaL is one of the regular hosts, and you can listen to him weekly. You can find it wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Like, subscribe, and give him a follow on BlueSky! ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Speed King I created the music. Edited by me (this time) ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| CONSOLE STORY VIII w/ Darren | 12 déc. 2025 | 00:34:38 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Tell us one of your “console” stories. When you got it, what games did you have, what memories, special moments, etc.? My guest this week is: Just me! This is a solo episode, so get ready to listen to me and only me talk about games. Exciting. The audio quality has a weird, faint static to it here, as well. Sorry. ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Google I created the music. Edited by me (this time) ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| WOW MOMENT V w/ Steve (Fine Time) | 05 déc. 2025 | 00:28:42 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is a “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you? My guest this week is: Kevin from Fine Time! You can follow him on bsky at @monotonegent.fineti.me and listen to him weekly talking about anything and everything on the Fine Time podcast! ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Resident Evil Revelations I created the music. Edited by me (this time) ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| AVERAGE GAMES XII w/ Shawn (MemCard.art) | 28 nov. 2025 | 00:38:40 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention? My guest this week is: Shawn from MemCard.art! Shawn plays all the weird games and gathers data for these releases over on Delisted Games, as well. Check out his YouTube channel, visit his sites, and follow him on bsky at @shawns52.bsky.social. https://www.youtube.com/@ShawnS52 ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Meta-Ph-List I created the music. Edited by Goeey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| AVERAGE GAMES XI w/ Dave (Tales from the Backlog) | 21 nov. 2025 | 00:34:38 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention? My guest this week is: Dave Jackson! He is the host of Tales from the Backlog, a podcast that analyzes and deep dives into a single game from his backlog. Check out the podcast here: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm Support his Patreon here: Patreon.com/realdavejackson ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Deadly Premonition I created the music. Edited by Goeey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| GOAT VI w/ Jason | 14 nov. 2025 | 00:29:38 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is a GOAT game you’ve never played? Why? My guest this week is: Jason Dvorak is a gaming collector, archivist, and online personality who runs GameRaveTV on YouTube and PlaystationLibrary.com. You can find him on bsky as @gameravetv.bsky.social. He has also contributed to my 32 Bit Library books since Volume 1! Join his Discord here: https://discord.com/invite/qukE55y ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from World of Warcraft I created the music. Edited by Goeey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| DESIGN III w/ Maddie ★ othatsraspberry | 07 nov. 2025 | 00:44:32 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… Who are some of your favorite gaming artists and designers? My guest this week is: Maddie aka @ohthatsraspberry! She is an artist and community manager and makes rad stuff. Check out her Patreon: patreon.com/othatsraspberry, Website: othatsraspberry.com, and follow on bsky at @othatsraspberry.com ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Scott Campbell I created the music. Edited by Goeey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||