Best Rareware Podcasts (2025)

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1303 - Sea of Thieves: Season 14 3:15:29

1d ago3:15:29

3:15:29

Sea of Thieves: Season 14 was all about MAKING MISCHIEF! From waddling around as barrels (like Klobbers in the Donkey Kong) to sneaking around (like the Sneak King in the Burger King), Hyle and Jeff recap the tumultuous, sometimes messy, often confusing, but otherwise delightful capper to Rare's 2024!…

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Mini 035 - Tetris 99 First Impressions 33:05

23h ago33:05

33:05

The Donkey Kong Country version of Donkey Kong, along with Diddy Kong, crossed over with Tetris for the very first in either franchise's history back in February with Tetris 99's 45th MAXIMUS CUP event. Was a complete Kongo Jungle reimagining of the classic puzzle game enough to finally convert Hyle... or at least convince him that it's nearly as g…

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Throwback to Disney's Top 10 TV Shows! 59:17

4h ago59:17

59:17

This week as the boys get ready for the grand opening of Cruz's new store and heading to 90s con, they throw it back and get nostalgic over where it all began! Head on back to 2022 with the first episode of Nostalgia Junkies when Alex and Brandon list out their top 10 Disney Channel TV shows. Did they name your favorite? Get your dose of 90s nostal…

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1302 - We Need To Talk About Donkey Kong's New Design 3:01:53

1d ago3:01:53

3:01:53

Based on his appearance in the upcoming Mario Kart game for the Switch 2, as well as a new range of merchandise, it appears that Donkey Kong's design is being updated in the games. Specifically, to the design first seen in 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie. But put your mass hysteria about the death of Donkey Kong Country aside! DK Vine breaks dow…

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Kier From JoBlo.com and Friday Night Flicks Interview LIVESTREAM #NerdCageLIVE #JoBlo 1:36:30

8h ago1:36:30

1:36:30

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and our friends over at @JoBloOriginals @KierGomes Kier Gomes from JoBlo.com joins the cage to talk all things movies and pop culture! Connect with Kier here: https://www.youtube.com/@KierGomes https://www.youtube.com/@JoBloOriginals NerdCage LIVE is... Jay Saint G Joe of FallenOne Gaming NERDCAGE LIVE MERCH …

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Rob of Entertainment Talk Nation Interview #NerdCageLIVE #ETN 1:59:29

8h ago1:59:29

1:59:29

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and please sub up our friend @MrETNation Popculture and Kaiju fanatic Rob of #ETN joins #NerdCageLIVE for the first time! Connect with Entertainment Talk Nation Here: https://x.com/ETNRob https://www.instagram.com/rob_etn/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/EntertainmentTalkNation https://www.facebook.com/etnyou…

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1301 - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD First Impressions 3:34:16

9d ago3:34:16

3:34:16

The Kongversation is returning with the return RETURN to Returns! Donkey Kong Country Returns HD arrived in mid-January 2025 on the Nintendo Switch while riding a wave of unprecedented momentum for the Donkey Kong series. Still, the port is not without its controversies. Is Returns HD the definitive version of the thrice-released adventure?…

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He-Man Casting, 90s Toys 'R Us Nostalgia Surprise, Best Mario Games from Every Console 1:08:18

20d ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Alex and Cruz are back for another episode, diving deep into nostalgia! This week, we're looking at the casting of the anticipated He-Man Movies, debating epic 90s cartoons, and ranking the best Mario games of all time. Plus, we're unboxing a rare Toys "R" Us exclusive baseball card set! Join us as we discuss: He-Man casting: Nicholas Galitzine, Ja…

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N64 Sports Legends, Madballs Return, The Breakfast Club, and February 1985! 56:36

12d ago56:36

56:36

Welcome back to Season 3! Join Alex and Cruz as they dive deep into nostalgia, starting with the BEST sports games of the N64 era! From NFL Blitz to Tony Hawk, relive the glory days of 64-bit sports. Plus, get the scoop on the return of Madballs with a Walmart exclusive toy line! We'll debate epic "This or That" battles like He-Man vs. Lion-O and O…

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TotalMK Interview with #NerdCageLIVE 2:27:48

1M ago2:27:48

2:27:48

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and please sub our friend @TotalMK YES! Years in the making! The OG #MortalKombat youtuber #TotalMK joins #NerdCageLIVE to talk all things #MK Movies, #Gaming, popculture and more! Follow TotalMK below: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalMK https://www.twitch.tv/totalmk https://www.facebook.com/TotalMortalKombat/ …

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Top 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2025 #NerdCageLIVE Ranking & Discussion with #MadMike54 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and please sub our friend @MadMike54 After ranking 2025 movies (sorry no pod available due to tech streaming issues) we had to rank 2025 games! So joining us is #MadMike54 #NerdCageLIVE #NerdCageLIVEGaming #top5 #gaming #videogames Connect with Mad Mike here: https://twitter.com/mikejones_mad https://www.inst…

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Super Bowl Ads, Donkey Kong's New Design, & 90s Valentines Day Cards 1:14:43

26d ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Get ready for a blast from the past on this episode of Nostalgia Junkies! We're diving deep into the annals of Super Bowl commercials, from the iconic Budweiser frogs and the heartwarming Coca-Cola Mean Joe Greene to the latest viral hits like the Hagen-Dazs Fast & Furious spot. We're reminiscing about 90s Valentines, featuring classic cards and di…

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December 1984 & January 1985: ThunderCats, Terminator & the Smack Heard 'Round the World 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

Strap on your legwarmers and take a trip back to 1984 with this episode of Nostalgia Junkies! We're diving deep into the pop culture archives, revisiting everything from the iconic debut of ThunderCats to the controversial "Smack Heard 'Round the World" (see video here). In our This or That segment, sponsored by Throwback Buys (use code NJPod for 1…

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Paramount's Power Rangers Movie, Rareware Nintendo Games, & 90s Snacks: A Nostalgic Deep Dive 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Get ready for a blast from the past on this episode of Nostalgia Junkies! We kick things off with some exciting news: Paramount is officially developing a new Power Rangers movie, and we're diving deep into the ultimate fan casting, featuring our dream team from Cobra Kai. Next, we tackle the age-old debate in our This or That segment, brought to y…

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1251 - New Year's Forecast 2025 1:36:45

3M ago1:36:45

1:36:45

Broadcast live on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, the Kongversation's season ends with our annual New Year's Forecast! Hyle and Dustin look ahead to what 2025 has in store for the DKU across Playtonic, Rare, and Nintendo! Hyle also finally goes too far and turns the entire F-Zero fandom against him, so that's fun.…

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1250 - Character Witness: Mr. Pants 1:59:20

3M ago1:59:20

1:59:20

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, you could obtain a hood ornament called "The Spirit of Pants". But on this episode of the Kongversation, we argue that Mr. Pants is the true spirit of Rare. Honoring 20 years of the greatest puzzle game of all time, Hyle and Freezer examine the in-universe history of Rare's underwear mogul and television presenter …

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Kevin Bayliss of the golden era of #Rareware #NerdCageLIVE Interview #DonkeyKongCountry #KillerInstinct 42:11

3M ago42:11

42:11

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive #NerdCageLIVE is pleased to welcome #Rare extradanaire Kev Bayliss from the golden age of #Rareware and currently of #PlaytonicGames ! Connect with Kev Bayliss below: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0063096/ https://x.com/kev_bayliss?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/diddykongsdaddy_kevbayliss/ https://www.twitch…

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1249 - Spotlight: Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) 3:32:57

3M ago3:32:57

3:32:57

2004 was a year in flux for Donkey Kong as the franchise swung between its past and future, with one of the most memorable and successful new releases of the year being... Donkey Kong Country 2? Hyle and Cameron break down the brilliant, thrilling, surprising, and occasionally infuriating changes the Game Boy Advance remake made to the beloved adve…

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1248 - Banjo-Tooie: A Game for Rare Sickos 3:15:56

3M ago3:15:56

3:15:56

The Geek Critique returns to the Kongversation to help Hyle grapple with a newly relevant question now that Banjo-Tooie is on Nintendo Switch Online: What is it about the game that's historically kept it from clicking with fans of even the original Banjo-Kazooie, or inspired rabid devotion that eclipses all else? With NSO making it easier than ever…

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Rocket Power, Backyard Baseball, 90s Toy Aisle, Christmas Movies and Food 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this episode, we blast off with a trip down memory lane, exploring the iconic Rocket Power theme song and its surprising connection to the legendary band Devo. We also dive into the exciting news of Backyard Baseball's return, bringing back childhood nostalgia for gamers of all ages. Get ready for a hilarious This or That segment as we debate cl…

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1247 - The Donkey Kong Land Trilogy on the Nintendo Switch 2:24:36

3M ago2:24:36

2:24:36

All three Donkey Kong Land games have finally arrived on Nintendo Switch Online! Hyle and Malik discuss why these counterparts to the classic Donkey Kong Country titles are so important to DK fanatics of the 1990s, then share some obscure or little-discussed Donkey Kong Land trivia!By www.DKVine.com

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1246 - 25 Years of Donkey Kong 64 2:55:53

4M ago2:55:53

2:55:53

Donkey Kong 64 turned 25 years old on November 22, 2024. Celebrated DK64 fan and annual 101% streamer of the game Courtney joins the show to discuss the Kongs' sole 3D platforming adventure (thus far), the complicated position it holds within the fandom, and how the Donkey Kong 64 Randomizer has breathed life into it for a new generation! (Unlike W…

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1245 - Manual Transmission: Donkey Kong Country 2:33:15

4M ago2:33:15

2:33:15

What made Donkey Kong Country such a unique, groundbreaking cultural event for Nintendo fans in 1994? Yes, it was the graphics, music, sound, and game design. But as Hyle and Dustin argue, it was also the instruction booklet's unique sense of humor. The Kongversation opens up Dan Owsen's manual masterpiece!…

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80s Throwback: A Nostalgic Dive into November 1984 50:24

4M ago50:24

50:24

Rewind to November 1984 with us as we delve into the pop culture that defined the decade. From iconic films like Nightmare on Elm Street and Supergirl to classic TV specials like The New Leave It to Beaver and Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, we've got it all. We'll also discuss the legendary music releases of the month, including Madonna's Like a Virgi…

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1244 - 30 Years of Donkey Kong Country 2:19:57

4M ago2:19:57

2:19:57

Broadcast live on https://twitch.tv/dkvine on the 30th anniversary of Donkey Kong Country's release in the Americas, Hyle and Malik reflect on three decades of DKC dominance!By www.DKVine.com

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1243 - Tiers of a Kong: Donkey Kong Country 2:48:23

4M ago2:48:23

2:48:23

The original Donkey Kong Country introduced or reinvented several all-time classic video game characters. But out of the 17 core, singular characters in the game, where do they rank? Hyle and Jeff put the Kongs, Animal Buddies, and Bosses of DKC through Tier Maker to see how they stack up to each other... using only the criteria of their performanc…

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Mini 034 - Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country Direct 52:59

4M ago52:59

52:59

Broadcast live on https://twitch.tv/dkvine after the first ever Donkey Kong-themed Nintendo Direct, Hyle and Josh discuss Shigeru Miyamoto's walkabout in Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World!By www.DKVine.com

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1242 - Destination DKU: Vine Valley 2:16:39

4M ago2:16:39

2:16:39

Escape to a tranquil forested valley in the foothills of Donkey Kong Island. A dense temperate grove of pines, ape-eating plantlife, and cascading lakes of spiders. You don't need to be a vulture to appreciate the culture of the trees and the towns within Vine Valley!By www.DKVine.com

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Super Mario Bros. Movie, TMNT Next Mutation, and Teen Movie Lunch Table 43:35

4M ago43:35

43:35

The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing their favorite iconic entries into the Super Mario and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchises that are hated by fandoms. The boys then share their recent pickups in their mail call segment. Alex opens a pack of shirts from Tees by Eazy and Cruz shares a big piece he's adding to his collection. …

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1241 - The DKU at EGX x MCM Comic Con 2:00:10

4M ago2:00:10

2:00:10

EGX x MCM Comic Con was held in London during the last weekend of October with three big DKU-related panels and playable demos of the upcoming Yooka-Replaylee and Dunk Dunk (also featuring playable Yooka and Laylee). DK Vine correspondent Dray was on the scene and they're now on the Kongversation to talk about the 30 Years of Donkey Kong Country pa…

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The Terminator 40th Anniversary #NerdCageLIVE Lookback Livestream 1:09:47

5M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and please sub our friend @zombievictim It is crazy to think that #TheTerminator has turned 40 years old! So in the (sorta) style of old school #NerdCageLIVE #lookback we decided we would take a moment and give #Terminator its flowers and talk everything about the #JamesCameron #Scifi #horror classic! Joining…

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Halloween Candy #NerdCageLIVE Tiermaker LIVESTREAM with Tabmok99, Fisk Vicious, & Needlessly Nostalgic 1:27:57

5M ago1:27:57

1:27:57

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and please sub our friends @tabmok99 @FiskVicious @zombievictim It's spooky season so we had to do another #NerdCageLIVE #Tiermaker with #HalloweenCandy NOTE: Tyler lost power and could'nt make the stream We are happy to be joined by our friends #Tabmok99 #FiskVicious and Lance of #needlesslynostalgic #podcas…

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Joker: Folie à Deux #Spoiler Discussion with BigJackFilms #NerdCageLIVE #Joker2 #DC 53:48

5M ago53:48

53:48

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and please sub our friend @BigJackFilms Jay and Jack of #BigJackFilms give their final thoughts on the polarizing #Joker2 and talk #spoilers and all! #NerdCageLIVE #jokerfolieàdeux #Joker #DC #Batman #LadyGaga Connect with #BigJackFilms here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyikpuJfSNYNHyizCrlfQqA https://bi…

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Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Final Thoughts LIVESTREAM with MadMike54 & Headlocked Gaming 52:58

5M ago52:58

52:58

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and please sub our friends @MadMike54 & @HeadlockedGaming #NerdCageLIVE gives their final thoughts on #MK1KhaosReigns expansion story DLC, as we talk the story, new characters, and of course the Animalities! And joining us making his NerdCage debut is #HeadlockedGaming and our dear friend #MadMike54 #NerdCage…

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Sifu Ken Edwards AKA Art Lean Of Mortal Kombat & Owner of Shan Tung Kung Fu #NerdCageLIVE Interview! 54:44

5M ago54:44

54:44

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and please sub up @tabmok99 It is an honor to welcome Sifu Ken Edwards of Shan Tung Kung Fu who played "Art Lean" in #MortalKombat 1995 for a LIVE #interview with our friend #Tabmok99 joining the panel! #MK #martialarts #NewLineCinema #NewLine #NerdCageLIVE #NerdCAgeLIVEGaming Be sure to follow Shan Tung Kung…

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Cryptic Collectors Return! PLUS Cheesy Movies For Charity 3 Reveal #NerdCageLIVE 1:35:40

5M ago1:35:40

1:35:40

Please give us a sub here @NerdCageLive and please sub our friends @crypticcollectors Our friends Ace and CrookedLore of #CrypticCollectors #podcast return to hang out and talk season two of their show and of course #AllThingsPopculture And later on we will reveal Cheesy Movies For Charity 3 #NerdCageLIVE #CheesyMoviesForCharity3 #interview Be sure…

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1240 - Super Mario Party Jamboree First Impressions 1:55:17

5M ago1:55:17

1:55:17

It's the third Mario Party game on the Nintendo Switch. It's the second in a row that excludes Diddy Kong. It's a series that Hyle and David long burned out on. And yet... is it their favorite Mario Party in 25 years? Either they're full of hot air or there's plenty to explore in Super Mario Party Jamboree for even the most jaded Mario Party cynic!…

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Mini 033 - Craig Duncan's Xbox Game Studios 39:27

5M ago39:27

39:27

Hyle and Cameron discuss Rare's Craig Duncan's promotion to head of Xbox Game Studios and Joe Neate and Jim Horth's taking over operations at Rare. We also weigh what that means for the future of the studio and its beloved properties!By www.DKVine.com

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October 1984: Dave Coulier, More Transformers, and a Secret Nickelodeon Halloween Special 49:25

5M ago49:25

49:25

The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing how AI has been impacting college classes and how they would've used the technology if it had been around when they were in school. Alex and Cruz then fire off a round of This or That: Cabbage Patch Kids vs Teddy Ruxpin, Gizmo vs Alf, and Gummi Berry Juice vs Popeye's Spinach. Next the boys get …

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Mini 032 - Banjo-Tooie on the Nintendo Switch 45:36

5M ago45:36

45:36

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past several days, you know that Banjo-Tooie is coming to Nintendo Switch Online. Hyle and Dustin discuss the surprising announcement that took Rare and DKU fandom off-guard and also what this means for the rest of Rare's Nintendo library!By www.DKVine.com

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1239 - Sea of Thieves: Season Thirteen 2:26:25

6M ago2:26:25

2:26:25

Was the long-awaited return of Captain Flameheart in Sea of Thieves a flaming inferno or but a smoldering cinder? Hyle and Jeff discuss Season 13 of Sea of Thieves, which saw the inclusion of the Burning Blade World Event, Skeleton Camps, and... Ellie the elephant? Just a little clickbait for the algorithm there. We're having a good time.…

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Where has Power Rangers Been? Is Gamestop Retro a bust? Ranking Horror Movies 1:14:25

5M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

The boys start the episode discussing the lack of news around Power Rangers since Hasbro sold the toy rites to Playmates. Additionally, they discuss the impact that Gamestop Retro has had on the retro community and the potential that it holds. Next, Alex shows Cruz his most recent addition to his collection stemming from his love of Burger King. Al…

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1238 - The Nintendo Museum 1:45:38

5M ago1:45:38

1:45:38

DK Vine has not been to the new Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. But we have plenty to SAY about the new Nintendo Museum! Specifically, all of the surprising Donkey Kong Universe inclusions and references found within its two stories... including Diddy Kong Racing and Banjo-Kazooie!By www.DKVine.com

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1237 - Spotlight: Donkey Konga 3:06:38

6M ago3:06:38

3:06:38

20 years later, Hyle and Dustin PANsplain the DK Bongos and the Donkey Kong series' brief but defining turn toward rhythm games with the Spotlight episode on the original Donkey Konga!By www.DKVine.com

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What is DC doing, Best fictional car, September of 1984 59:49

6M ago59:49

59:49

The Nostalgia Junkies kick off the episode discussing rumblings going on at DC under James Gunn. Will they cast Kumal Nanjiani to play Booster Gold? Will Jacob Bertrand join the Blue Beetle franchise? Alex and Cruz then fire off a round of This or That: Optimus Prime vs Optimus Primal, Delorean vs Ecto-1, and Cassette Tapes vs Vinyl Records. Next t…

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1236 - Game Pitch: Swanky Kong's Pizza Buffet 2:13:02

6M ago2:13:02

2:13:02

In the first Kongversation "Game Pitch" episode, Hyle, Jeff, and Dustin lay out their unified vision for a new Donkey Kong-related title that would propel a once-forgotten supporting character with renewed cultural cache to unimagined heights: Swanky Kong's Pizza Buffet!By www.DKVine.com

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1235 - Talk Like a Pirate Day 2024 3:11:40

6M ago3:11:40

3:11:40

Hyle and Malik bid fair winds to Stinky Ape Summer 2024 with a LIVE Talk Like a Pirate Day episode! First broadcast on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, it's a discussion on every single pirate Kremling from off of Donkey Kong Country 2 and Donkey Kong Land 2. Why are the Kremling Kuthroats the best video game antagonists in history?…

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Mini 031 - Super Mario Party Jamboree at PAX West 27:10

6M ago27:10

27:10

Super Mario Party Jamboree was playable at PAX West, which coincided with the announcement that Pauline would be making her Mario Party debut in the game. Coincidentally, DK Vine's resident Pauline simp was on hand to give us some show floor first impressions!By www.DKVine.com

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Marvel Mishaps, RetroWorld Expo, and 90s Nickelodeon Cartoons 1:00:23

6M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

The Nostalgia Junkies are back for the beginning of season 3! Alex and Cruz start off the episode discussing Marvel developments over the summer as well as the newly added companion channel on YouTube: No Cable Crew. The boys then discuss their recent trip to RetroWorld Expo in Hartford, CT and getting to meet fellow collectors MortsGarage, Phoenix…

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1234 - Interview: Paul Machacek 1:41:55

6M ago1:41:55

1:41:55

It's Mr. Machacek! Rare's longest-tenured employee joins the Kongversation to trade in the QA for some Q and As and discuss his storied career. From programming Donkey Kong Land and It's Mr Pants to devising Stop 'N' Swop across Rare's N64 titles, we get to the heart (and into the pants) of some long-standing rumors and misconceptions from the last…

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