Pixels and Polygons

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  GOAT IX w/ Nick 18.09.2026 30min

  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.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/user/scarper42----------------Show credits:Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spiritBackground art from SpyroI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  ORIGINS VII w/ Maddie 11.09.2026 38min

  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-spiritBackground art from Paper MarioI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  ORIGINS VI w/ Dave Jackson 04.09.2026 33min

  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-spiritBackground art from World Series BaseballI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  PARAGRAPHS w/ Joe Bourrie, Beyond the NES 28.08.2026 49min

  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-spiritI created the music.----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch!Head over to pixelsandpolygons.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  UNDERAPPRECIATED II w/ Emily (No Small Games) 21.08.2026 29min

  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-spiritBackground art from GrunnI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  MEANING II w/ Christopher 14.08.2026 40min

  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-spiritBackground art from beatmaniaI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  DIFFICULTY IV w/ Kate (No Small Games) 07.08.2026 40min

  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-spiritBackground art from Cult of the LambI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  OUTSIDE GAMING V w/ Gooey (Flashback 64) 31.07.2026 36min

  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-spiritBackground art from a libraryI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  ORIGINS V with Nick aka PandaMonium 24.07.2026 32min

  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.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/user/scarper42----------------Show credits:Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spiritBackground art from GoogleI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  PARAGRAPHS with Ashley Schofield, VA-11 Hall-A Design Works 17.07.2026 52min

  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/va11hallaRECOMMENDATIONS:UnwinnableDeleted SavesMothershipInto The SpineStop CaringCritical Distance - https://www.critical-distance.com----------------Show credits:Ry-Spirit designed the logo (I modified it) - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spiritI created the music.----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch!Head over to pixelsandpolygons.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  WOW VIII w/ Andre (Fine Time, Neo Geo Go!) 10.07.2026 40min

  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-spiritBackground art from Trials of ManaI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  PARAGRAPHS w/ Mike Diver, Aliens: The Video Games 03.07.2026 1t

  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:Aliens: The Video Games Retro GamingThe ConsoleFrom Coin-Ops to Table-TopsIndie GamesHow to Be a Professional GamerRECOMMENDATIONS:WaxheadsCurious 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-spiritI created the music.----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch!Head over to pixelsandpolygons.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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!
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  OUTSIDE GAMING IV with McKenna (Flashback 64) 26.06.2026 32min

  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-spiritBackground art from Zelda DungeonI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  PARAGRAPHS w/ John Rogers, Citizen Sleeper 2 Design Works 22.06.2026 46min

  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/citizensleeper2https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ultrosRECOMMENDATIONS:https://echodog-games.itch.io/signs-of-the-sojournerEVERYTHING ELSE:https://gaminginthewild.carrd.co----------------Show credits:Ry-Spirit designed the logo (I modified it) - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spiritI created the music.----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch!Head over to pixelsandpolygons.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  GOAT VIII w/ Andrew (Time Extend Revo) 19.06.2026 26min

  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-spiritBackground art from Tokyo Xtreme RacerI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  OUTSIDE GAMING III w/ Fredo 12.06.2026 43min

  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-spiritBackground art from OverwatchI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books digitally here: https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  CONSOLE STORY XII w/ Mikolai (Forgotten Worlds) 05.06.2026 32min

  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.nethttps://forgotten-worlds.myshopify.com/en-us----------------Show credits:Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spiritBackground art from NintendoI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  CREATOR I w/ Brian (Retro Game Books) 29.05.2026 31min

  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-spiritBackground art from Death StrandingI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  CONSOLE STORY XI w/ Matt aka Stormageddon 22.05.2026 38min

  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:funandgamespod.comreignitepod.libsyn.comdjstormageddon.com----------------Show credits:Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spiritBackground art from Metroid FusionI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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
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  WOW VII w/ Audi (DF Retro Super Show) 15.05.2026 36min

  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-spiritBackground art from Another WorldI created the music.Edited by Gooey Fame----------------Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:soundstone.network----------------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.netBuy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8----------------Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupkeFollow 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