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The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1304 - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: The Nintendo Power Supplies Catalog (part 4)Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://www.twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Malik discuss their initial thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World... and the reveal of Nintendo EPD's long-in-development Donkey Kong game!2025-04-022h 40The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1251 - New Year's Forecast 2025Broadcast 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.2024-12-311h 36The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1244 - 30 Years of Donkey Kong CountryBroadcast 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!2024-11-212h 19The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe DiscussionMini 034 - Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country DirectBroadcast 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!2024-11-1252 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1235 - Talk Like a Pirate Day 2024Hyle 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?2024-09-193h 11The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1232 - 25 Years of DK VineIt's DK Vine's silver jubilee! First broadcast live on https://twitch.tv/dkvine on August 22, 2024, Hyle and Mitchell reflect on how a Donkey Kong and Rare website founded in 1999 has stubbornly refused to die. Featuring messages from the DK Vine staff and friends of the show, it's a celebration of the enduring power and communal bonds of fandom!2024-08-263h 19The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1222 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Nintendo DirectBroadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Dustin discuss today's Nintendo Direct and the surprisingly logical decision it announced: the definitive version of Donkey Kong Country Returns!2024-06-181h 30The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1221 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: PlaytonicBroadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle is joined by the Cartoon Gamer for a robust and lively chat on all things Yooka-Replaylee, Playtonic's recently announced enhanced remaster of the original Yooka-Laylee!2024-06-131h 39The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1220 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Xbox ShowcaseBroadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, DK Vine discusses the 2024 Xbox Showcase! While lacking any grand Banjo-Kazooie revival announcement or even an update on Everwild, we did get the expected Sea of Thieves trailer... and the surprise trailer for another long-awaited Rare franchise reboot.2024-06-091h 14The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1219 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024 Kickoff!Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, DK Vine kicks off its Stinky Ape Summer by discussing what's possibly on deck concerning Rare and Donkey Kong in the upcoming game showcases from Xbox and Nintendo... and what was just revealed by Playtonic in the form of Yooka-Replaylee!2024-06-072h 15The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1214 - The DKU Draft 2024 AnalysisThe results are in! DK Vine's Patrons (https://www.patreon.com/dkvine) have voted on who drafted the best library of DKU games on the DKU Draft 2024 Special. Hyle and Jeff analyze the politics of DKU fandom and what went into drafting the winning team (as well as the losing two)!2024-05-111h 15The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe DiscussionMini 028 - Extra Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze Chat!Following up on the Spotlight episode for 2003's browser game, Hyle and Josh are back with some surprising revelations about Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze and Skyworks Technologies, Inc., the studio behind the magic! Be sure to watch the YouTube version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00vNYtO3T78 for the full effect!2023-12-2827 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1138 - A New Era for DK VineDK Vine enters a new era! Broadcast live on https://www.twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle's joined by Josh from off of the Geek Critique to discuss what's ahead for DK Vine as the hub for Donkey Kong Universe fandom in the weeks, months, and hopefully years to come!2023-10-262h 00The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1133 - September 2023 Nintendo DirectBroadcasted live on DK Vine's Twitch channel at https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Josh from off of the Geek Critique discuss the September 2023 Nintendo Direct! From a leak that unnecessarily raised expectations to a nine-year drama ending in victory, few Nintendo Directs ran the full gamut of emotions for Donkey Kong fans!2023-09-182h 41The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1121 - "Not E3" 2023 NintendoBroadcast LIVE on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle is joined by Josh Wallen from off of the Geek Critique to discuss Nintendo's big June 2023 Direct! Did we get the new Donkey Kong game? Nope! Was Diddy announced for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Nope! Were there any cool DKU Nintendo Switch Online titles revealed? Nope! So why is Hyle feeling so good about Donkey Kong's future?2023-06-212h 11The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1119 - "Not E3" 2023 XboxBroadcast LIVE on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Dustin are back with thoughts on the 2023 Xbox Showcase! What did we think about Rare's announcement for the big green digital presentation? We also pause to acknowledge the fact that it's been ten years since Tropical Freeze's reveal, reflecting on the heaviness that comes with being a Rare and DKU fan. Why is it so gosh darn hard compared to every other comparable video game studio and franchise?2023-06-111h 33The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1118 - "Not E3" 2023 PreviewBroadcast LIVE on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Dustin kick off Stinky Ape Summer and the game announcement season with a look at the Donkey Kong Universe's chances over the next three months. Less blind predictions and more a State of the Union of our fandom, we speak our concerns and express our hopes on everything Yooka-Laylee and Playtonic, Rare's franchises both new and old, and Donkey Kong (naturally).2023-06-102h 02The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion1109 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie: A Film CritiqueBroadcast live on https://www.twitch.tv/dkvine, it's our massive four-person, four-hour roundtable discussion of the Super Mario Bros. Movie! We spoil everything by getting into all of the film's triumphs and flaws... and all of that Donkey Kong content.2023-04-104h 07The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe DiscussionMini 022 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie Final TrailerBroadcast LIVE earlier tonight on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/dkvine), Hyle and Cameron give their thoughts on the final trailer for the Super Mario Bros. Movie, as well as some surprising reveals from the Japanese website! Hear the exact moment we found out that another Kong has surfaced!2023-03-0939 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe DiscussionMini 017 - April 2022 Fangamer Rare Merchandise RoundupThe return of RareRacers, plus general geeking out over the existence of Great Mighty Poo, Rareware, and DKU merchandise!
https://www.fangamer.com/collections/rare2022-05-0254 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion922 - Yooka-Laylee and the Kracklestone: A Literary AnalysisIn honor of the Grand Tome Edition available now at Limited Run Games (https://www.limitedrungames.com/products/yooka-laylee-and-the-kracklestone-graphic-novel), the Kongversation tackles the official Yooka-Laylee graphic novel, Yooka-Laylee and the Kracklestone! How did the work change the way Hyle and Cameron view Yooka-Laylee, and why is it worth the time of any longtime fan of the DKU?2021-09-051h 51
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kevin-emery/message2021-08-0541 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion916 - 40 Years of Donkey KongThe Donkey Kong franchise has turned 40! To celebrate, DK Vine's LIVE Kongversation (originally broadcast on https://twitch.tv/dkvine) honors the last four decades, and every era, of Donkey Kong. To help with the festivities, several notable names behind DK's storied legacy even drop in with their warmest regards!2021-07-103h 55The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion914 - E3 2021 Wrap UpE3 2021 is over. All of the games have been revealed. All that's left is a summer of perpetual longing. To help find closure, an exhausted Hyle is joined by Cameron and Gibbon to bring things full circle on a LIVE Kongversation (broadcast on https://twitch.tv/dkvine) on the Friday after E3!2021-06-181h 35The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion913 - E3 2021 NintendoHyle is drunk. Jeff is drunk. Mitchell is sober, although he's drunk on power. Nintendo's E3 was a disappointment for Donkey Kong fans, but DK Vine tries to make the best of it on a LIVE Kongversation (broadcast on https://twitch.tv/dkvine) covering the Nintendo Direct!2021-06-152h 23The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion912 - E3 2021 XboxCaptain Jack Sparrow has joined the DKU. The bizarre (and robust) crossover between Sea of Thieves and Pirates of the Caribbean takes over E3 Sunday and the LIVE Kongversation (broadcast on https://twitch.tv/dkvine) for the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase!2021-06-131h 52The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion911 - E3 2021 PreviewE3 is here! E3 is at home! On our LIVE E3 preview (broadcast on E3 Friday on https://twitch.tv/dkvine), Hyle and a panel of DK Viners discuss what the all-digital return of the biggest gaming event of the year might yield for the Donkey Kong Universe. The new Donkey Kong game? A second or THIRD Donkey Kong game? Everwild? Banjo-Kazooie? BACONHEADZ? Nothing is too ludicrous to speculate on!2021-06-112h 05The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion821 - Talk Like a Pirate Day 2020Broadcast live on www.twitch.tv/dkvine, our annual Talk Like a Pirate Day episode sees the Kongversation ranking the top 10 pirates across the entire Donkey Kong Universe!2020-09-192h 17The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe DiscussionMini 013 - Donkey Kong Jr. in Mario Kart Tour?What the arrival of a retro-tinged Donkey Kong Jr. in Mario Kart Tour means for the past, present, and future of Donkey Kong continuity!2020-09-1743 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion820 - The Banjo-Kazooie Iceberg (?)What the hell is the Banjo-Kazooie iceberg? It's this, apparently: https://dkvine.com/kongversation/bk_iceberg.png HOW DEEP DOES IT GO? Hyle and Mitchell discuss every item on it, elaborating on and debunking the forbidden knowledge of the Banjo-Kazooie series!2020-09-102h 39The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion819 - Battletoads First ImpressionsHyle's joined by Dustin Jackson to discuss our (spoiler-filled and filled diaper) thoughts on the new Battletoad's Act One! Plus, the all-important question for DK Vine: is the game part of the DKU?2020-08-252h 30The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion818 - The Super Donkey LeakIn the midst of all of the leakin' and L-is-Realin' over at Nintendo, a surprise early version of Yoshi's Island labeled "Super Donkey" has flown (literally) under the radar. The Kongversation discusses why this might be a long-forgotten attempt at reviving Donkey Kong months before Nintendo's fateful meeting with Rare!2020-08-091h 29The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe DiscussionMini 012 - Everwild Eternals TrailerHyle and Jeff discuss the new trailer for Rare's upcoming Everwild game!2020-08-0252 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion817 - Interview: Chris Allcock of Rare Ltd. FameA longtime staffer at Rare, Chris Allcock left the studio in 2017 to pursue a freelance writing career... which meant writing for Rare. Helping shape the lore of numerous games, he's recently written the official Sea of Thieves novel "Athena's Fortune." He's now on our podcast. We will ask him questions. He will answer.2020-07-251h 26The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion816 - Why Donkey Kong Land Still Matters25 years after its release, Donkey Kong Land's impact on the DKU is as strong as ever. Come on a journey with Hyle and Jeff as they discuss how Donkey Kong Land is covertly one of the most impactful games in the canon!2020-07-172h 24The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion815 - Another Sea of Thieves Catch-UpIt's another Sea of Thieves catch-up! Recorded at the onset of the most recent update, Hyle and Jeff discuss everything added to the game from February through May, including the Heart of Fire Tall Tale and the progression of the Flameheart arc. Also, an update on Jeff's grandpa.2020-07-103h 22The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe DiscussionMini 011 - Diddy Kong in Mario Kart 64?Has Diddy Kong really been the bus driver on Toad's Turnpike in Mario Kart 64 this whole time? A possible overlooked Easter egg is debated by Hyle and Malik "The Cartoon Gamer" McLeod!2020-06-2142 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion814 - "Not E3" 2020: The State of E3Streamed live during Day 3 of DK Vine's "Not E3" Stream-A-Ganza, it's an E3 episode without the E3! What is the state of the hallowed annual gaming event now that we've had our first year without it since 1994? Featuring Jeff, Jeff's candlelight, Jeff's buzzing generator, Jeff's grandfather, Jeff's grandfather's oxygen machine, and the demon that claimed them all.2020-06-141h 59The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion813 - "Not E3" 2020: The State of XboxStreamed live during Day 2 of DK Vine's "Not E3" Stream-A-Ganza, it's an E3 Xbox episode without the E3! What is the state of the Xbox One and Xbox Series X, and, with it, Rare, Sea of Thieves, and... Banjo-Kazooie?2020-06-142h 00The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion812 - "Not E3" 2020: The State of NintendoStreamed live during Day 1 of DK Vine's "Not E3" Stream-A-Ganza, it's an E3 Nintendo episode without the E3! What is the state of the Switch, and, with it, Donkey Kong, Star Fox, and... Banjo-Kazooie?2020-06-141h 58The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion811 - Sea of Thieves: Athena's Fortune: A Literary AnalysisWe discuss the Sea of Thieves novel "Athena's Fortune" by Chris Allcock! An official tie-in that's canon with the game, it explores the history of the Pirate Lord, the discovery of the Sea of Thieves, and the foundation of piracy across the shared Rare universe.2020-06-063h 07The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion810 - Funky Dixie LandReactions to Funky and Dixie Kong being added to Mario Kart Tour. How should one react when a moment that should thrill you happens in a game you don't much care for?2020-05-291h 32The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion725 - Interview: Gavin Price of PlaytonicGavin Price, Managing Director and Creative Lead of Playtonic Games, joins us on the Kongversation! With a little over a week before the release of the studio's Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (https://www.playtonicgames.com/yooka-laylee-and-the-impossible-lair-pre-orders-live/), Gavin opens up about the inspirations behind their second game, lessons learned from the original Yooka-Laylee, and his plans to evolve the lore of the universe. He also vends us some tasty clues about the future of Playtonic!2019-09-2751 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion710 - This Podcast Isn't Fresh Enough For TodayOn this episode, Hyle reflects on the mistakes of his and DK Vine's past. This leads to a discussion on how the infamous quote supposedly given by Donkey Kong Jungle Beat's Yoshiaki Koizumi about the Donkey Kong Country characters not being "fresh enough for today" was actually mistranslated. Like most of the game, apparently! Featuring I.M. Gibbon of https://www.dkgirder.com2019-05-202h 20The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion631 - The Puppet MasterPuppet maker Grunt has been a part of the Donkey Kong and Rare fan community for years. He's always had a healthy appreciation for the baddies of the Donkey Kong Universe, so, for Halloween, Hyle's invited him on the show to discuss his work, his love for all things villainous, and the still-burgeoning excitement for K. Rool's return. Check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/TransfatylvaniaFilms2018-10-311h 29The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion629 - Interview: D.M. Cumbo of Yooka-Laylee and the KracklestoneJoining the Kongversation for a special episode is D.M. Cumbo, creator of "Yooka-Laylee and the Kracklestone", the crowd-funded, Playtonic-authorized graphic novel continuation of the game. Hyle and Cameron run through all manner of topics in this wide-ranging interview; how the project originated, the creative process, and the evolving nature of video game expanded universes. After listening, check out the Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dreamprismpress/yooka-laylee-and-the-kracklestone2018-10-201h 13The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe DiscussionMini 007 - #TTInSeaOfThievesBefore you listen, check out our YouTube video on the T.T. matter at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR1jH6zDA9k. Caught up? Good. #TTInSeaOfThieves!2018-02-0231 minThe Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion529 - Deal of the ArtFor the full effect of this episode, follow along with the DK Vine Gallery at https://www.dkvine.com/games/gallery/artwork/!
Cameron leads a look at how the art style of the Donkey Kong series has evolved since Donkey Kong Country. Rare, Nintendo, Paon, and Retro have all had varying takes, but has the soul of Donkey Kong survived all these years later?2017-08-273h 32The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion509 - Switch First ImpressionsIt's time to talk about our Nintendo Switch first impressions! One problem. Nobody on the DK Vine staff has thought to purchase one yet. That's why we reached out to Josh Wallen, aka The Geek Critique (https://www.geekcritique.org), to sit down with us and chat about the Pro Controllers and the Joy-Cons of the system for an epic three hour discussion.2017-03-253h 02The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion502 - Character Witness: K. RoolK. Rool. He's gone from being a tossed-off parody of the typical big fat lizard boss to one of the most beloved Nintendo and Rare characters of all time. His fanbase has grown wildly over the last couple of years, but will his owners ever catch on? They will if they listen to this episode! Here's the two-and-a-half hour life story of K. Rool, from what we know about his early days all the way up to the time he put on a diaper to play baseball.
CHECK OUT THE T.T. MUSIC DANCE YOUTUBE VIDEO! https://www.youtube.com...2017-01-252h 29The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion430 - Sea? C For Comic-Con!With the page turned on San Diego Comic-Con for another year, Hyle is joined by DK Vine Forum members The_acz and Special Agent Ape to discuss their time at the event. They were personally at the Sea of Thieves panel hosted by Rare, as well as the Donkey Kong-related shenanigans thrown by Nintendo! Learn all about what Rare revealed for Sea of Thieves, what Donkey Kong trivia questions were being asked, and how the guys decided to steal the identities of both Chad and Hyle.
For The_acz's interview with Joe Neate from off of Rare, head over tohttps...2016-07-301h 28The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion419 - The Hall of Fame 2016 Town Hall!Which characters should get into the DK Vine Hall of Fame Class of 2016? The debate is on, so for this episode we invited our listeners to call in to stump for their favorites. Ready to cast your ballot? Vote at www.dkvine.com/halloffame through May 21st of 2016!2016-05-141h 31The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion415 - Hey Kids! DKU Comix!On this episode, Chad is forced to face the consequences of a wager made a couple of weeks ago and eat a dangerous amount of spaghetti. As a result, DK Vine staffer Nick "Spuzzwick" Prol sits in with Hyle to discuss his magnum opus called DKU Comix (www.dkvine.com/comix).2016-04-161h 28The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion353 - New Year's Forecast 2016It's the season finale of the Kongversation! As per tradition, Chad and Hyle, plus various DK Vine staffers, all convene to discuss the year ahead in the Donkey Kong Universe. What triumphs and disappointments await?
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-12-311h 14The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion352 - Goldilocks and Little Bear First ImpressionsOn this most festive week, let's kick back and enjoy a game for toddlers. WHAT? WHY? Well, because Nosy Crow's interactive storybook, Goldilocks and Little Bear, has some surprising connections to the Donkey Kong Universe, that's why! This is going to be our weirdest First Impressions episode yet.
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-12-261h 37The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion351 - Spotlight: Donkey Kong Country 2 (part 4)The final half of the game is discussed in exhaustive detail as Chad and Hyle reminisce about their favorite moments from Donkey Kong Country 2. A cluster of listener callers then provide us all with some definitive thoughts on this masterpiece.
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-12-192h 47The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe DiscussionLIVE! 001 - November 15, 2015It's the Kong-Kong-versation... LIIIIIIVE! Chad and Hyle kick off this new format by taking on a number of extraordinarily passionate listener callers in realtime! This episode is being posted on a 1-month delay, but you can get in on the real-time exclusivity by patronizing our Patreon at the $10 a month tier! The next live broadcast will be on Saturday, December 19th at 5:00 PM EST! https://www.dkvine.com/patreon
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-12-132h 15The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion350 - Spotlight: Donkey Kong Country 2 (part 3)It's the third part of our three-part Donkey Kong Country 2 retrospective! Wait, wait... let's make it a four-parter. We have so much to say about the game, we could only get through Krazy Kremland this week.
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-12-122h 29The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion349 - Spotlight: Donkey Kong Country 2 (part 2)Hyle and Chad continue their epic dissection of what makes Donkey Kong Country 2 the greatest game their feeble minds are able to comprehend. Conversationally rended to bits in this episode are the animal buddies, new Kongs, Kremlings, instruction booklet, and new game mechanics. We'll talk about the game one of these days!
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-12-052h 29The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion348 - Spotlight: Donkey Kong Country 2 (part 1)Here it is! The first installment of our epic three-part reminiscence fest on Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Our favorite video game of all time. The greatest platformer ever. Come sail with us to Crocodile Isle, won't you?
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-11-292h 16The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion347 - Nintendo Directile DysfunctionBill! Bill! BILL!!! Chad and Hyle simply didn't respond to the announcements, nor the bizarre sketch comedy of the latest Nintendo Direct, and only partially because neither of them is named Bill. They, along with a cabal of callers new and old, mount an expedition of the mind and spirit. The destination: a sense of peace, fulfillment, and understanding over whatever the hell it was we all just watched.
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-11-212h 16The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion346 - The World of Banjo-KazooieIn anticipation of Banjo-Tooie's 15th anniversary, we take a look at the rich, interconnected world it created with the Isle O'Hags. More than that, we also examine how the Jiggy pieces of Banjo's world fit together. Where exactly is Spiral Mountain? What exactly are the worlds connected to Gruntilda's Lair? Do L.O.G. and Showdown Town RUIN EVERYTHING?
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-11-142h 19The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion345 - What's the DEAL with Nintendo Lately?Ever since Nintendo's arguably underwhelming showing at E3, and the death of President Satoru Iwata, the company's actions have been... well, curious is the polite phrasing. Chad, Hyle, and a selection of callers (most of them Mametchi) attempt to unpack the past and divine the future of Nintendo Company Limited.
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-11-072h 34The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion344 - FearbringersThough the Donkey Kong Universe started as a series of child-friendly games, it's never shied away from the unsettling. Chad, Hyle, and a handful of callers remember and uneasily celebrate some of the creepiest moments this cartoon animal-centric series has to offer.
Check our our rewards on Patreon! https://dkvine.com/patreon2015-10-312h 14The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion343 - DK Vine Sells OutSo it's come to this... Patreon. DK Vine is evolving, and with this episode we're proud to usher in the new era of the site. Discover what you get by becoming a Patron and what DK Vine can become if we convince enough of you to do so. Then, in the second hour, we take listener calls and discuss some of the Donkey Kong Universe news of the day. Learn more about DK Vine on Patreon at https://dkvine.com/patreon!2015-10-241h 51The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion323 - E3 2015 PreviewChad and Hyle are joined by DKVine staffer Jeff Onan to discuss everything they hope to see at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo! As the trio is fond of bragging, they have become quite good at "reading the tea leaves" over the years. Prepare yourself for both well-reasoned soothsaying and wild, blind stabs in the dark. All told, this episode encompasses DKVine's final predictions for E3 in the calm that precedes the biggest gaming storm of the year!2015-06-141h 46
The PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery206 - NecrophiliaTensions are running high between Jeff and Matt as they join Cameron to spend an entire episode talking about death. Why are we here? What happens when we die? Does it still count as murder if your victim is a terrifying acorn man? All of these great, timeless questions are not even remotely attempted to be answered. But that's alright because special guest Derek Acora is on hand to make contact with the other side in a world-exclusive where the PoDKast becomes the first podcast ever to communicate with the eternal spirits of the deceased. Probably. Give it a listen...2013-09-1400 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery205 - DuckIn a desperate attempt to claw back (or, to put it another way, simply claw) some popularity amongst the COOL KIDS, the PoDKast boys return with an episode centred around ducks and, more specifically, the well-loved '90s Disney cartoon/comic/stage musical Duck Tales. They meticulously examine the series (because they're all sophisticated and stuff) and draw parallels between it and the DKU in a manner that can only be described as "WELL-THOUGHT OUT" and almost certainly not "TENUOUS". With apologies to the entire nation of Scotland.2013-09-1400 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery204 - BlocksJeff is wearing a gas mask for religious reasons and Andy Barrett (whom you'll remember from episode 108, obviously) has escaped from the well. Oh, and apparently a new home console Donkey Kong Country game has been announced or something. The PoDKast crew offer a few half-thoughts on the matter of this newly (well, semi-newly, considering how long it took for this episode to get edited) emerged news in their "new" segment, The Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze-Dar. It's a clever pun on the word "radar". After all of that malarkey things progress into a strange discussion—constantly derailed by their we...2013-08-0900 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery203 - IrrelevanceAfter several months of not realising they were meant to be talking into microphones and sending it out on the internet for bored people to listen to, the PoDKast "team" decided that the best course of action would be to talk into some microphones and send it out on the internet for bored people to listen to. This episode is conspicuously lacking in any coverage whatsoever of the latest Donkey Kong Country game or, for that matter, any kind of plan. But worry not! What this show lack in content it makes up for in... erm... I'll get back to...2013-05-3100 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery202 - HolidoomsdayHey, GET THIS, there's a Christmas episode of the PoDKast! It's, er, feature length! Because naturally we assume that, what with it being all Crimbley and that, you'll have at least double the amount of time on your hands to fill up with... er, this. Join Matt, Cameron and Leanne for their comedically half-assed attempts to talk about something, *anything*, that feels like it might approximate to relevance! Plus, there was that whole thing-o about the world ending or something, I dunno. It's quite a journey, and who knows? It might just take you to the END OF THE UNIVERSE...2012-12-2300 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery201 - RefueledIt's a second series! Although we've attempted to change and improve (not to mention having forced our resident jingle-writer to replace self-deprecation with self-aggrandisement in a last-ditch attempt to fool people into sticking with us) it turns out that simply saying "this is a whole new series" doesn't necessarily mean it'll be particularly distinguishable from the last one. But HEY, who cares? It's Diddy Kong Racing's birthday (not to mention the birthday of the PoDKast pseudo-reboot, but probably nobody cares about that fact anyway) so we're allowed to suck ourselves off in a glorious lack of self-awareness. Plus as we...2012-11-2400 min
One Life LeftOne Life Left -- s08e14 -- #184 -- CV-LeighIn a land of distrust, and a time of hashtags, the destiny of a great videogame empire rests on the shoulders of a young radio show and podcast. Its name... One Life Left.
Although we should probably give grudging respect to our two Super-Special Guests who also help us discuss how videogame journalism is going to the dogs. In the corner of the fine upstanding British Game Press we have Rob Crossley, Associate Editor from CVG. He talks about the differences between the trade press and the consumer press. SPOILERS: There aren't many differences nowadays as long...2012-10-301h 00The PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery108 - RevelationThis is the very last PoDKast episode EVER! Well, until we decide to make more I guess. That's right, it's our season 1 finale! Matt, Jeff, and Cameron run through some of the best (and worst) DKU finales, including one FORGOTTEN GAME in particular. Following this, we finally follow up with our Jingle Contest winner, Andy Barrett/Zeppelin for an exclusive interview of HIGH PHILOSOPHICAL SIGNIFICANCE. Finally, we end with a short-lived reunion and a surprise phonecall from some long lost friends. It's almost as good as getting stabbed!2012-10-0800 min
The Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme206 - Shell GameThe cast continues their universe-hopping tomfoolery with a stop-off in an underground mobile alien fortress inhabitated by a feudal Japanese ninja tribe. Makes sense, right? Unfortunately, the alien-partnered feudal Japanese ninja tribe doesn't see it that way, and it leads to Chad and Hyle getting tortured in the worst way ever devised by man. Before that, however, they have an all-important discussion concerning the possibility of a Camelot-developed Donkey Kong game and Banjo characters in Minecraft! Their circumstances also make them ponder a mutant freak in Obscure Character Showcase!
Afterwards, the cast helps one of their listeners straighten his cluttered...2012-09-2700 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery107 - BatApeMissing the mid-summer hype completely, the PoDKast crew brings you it's most tangentially relevant episode theme yet: BATMAN! Ben's whereabouts are still unknown, as Matt, Jeff, and their new cohort Cameron spend most of their time trying to justify talking about the caped crusader. But can this new host be trusted?
Following a breakdown of the Bat's ape-related comparisons, we delve into the back story of Bachelor Bear in our latest instalment of Which Brothers Bear is Best?. Jeff lays down some bat-shit theory in Jeff Reckons He Knows What's Going On, which leads us into an exciting analysis of...2012-09-1700 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery106 - CosmosIn honour of the non-terrestrial (or, at least, the mildly drug-addled) listeners to our almost-as-popular-as-a-shit-smeared-dinner-plate podcast, we bring you this: our first episode dedicated to outer space, aliens and futuristic jiggerypokery; essentially everything you'd expect from an ape-oriented audio show!
With Ben mysteriously non-present, new boy Cameron joins jizz-drizzling regulars Jeff and Matt for a voyage through the cosmos, featuring out-of-this-world analysis of everything from Donkey Kong Jungle Climber's terrifying alien banana-people to the possible implications of haemorrhoids on a space pig (in our particularly porcine Specific Character Segment). Plus, this episode introduces another brand new segment by the name...2012-09-0700 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme205 - I've Got '80s Problems (But A Bitch Ain't One)After leaving the secret agent universe, it would take a mean feat to top the excitement and intrigue that the gang experienced. Eh, the hell with that. We're doing an '80s high school movie universe instead.
Even with the (seemingly) drab circumstances, there's still plenty of riveting Donkey Kong Universe discussion to be had! Chad and Hyle dissect Mario Party 9, Mario Tennis Open, and Donkey Kong 3D rumors in their trademark "too hot for TV" (because nobody will hire them for TV) style! Then, they take a look back at their own tragic school experiences in the first installment...2012-07-1400 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme204 - Never Love Tomorrow TodayOur intrepid Vine crew finds itself universe hopping out of the frying pan, and smack in the middle of a universe ripe with espionage, intrigue, and rampant womanizing. While Janell recouperates from her probably life-threatening wounds, Hyle, Chad, and their robot pal BIDET-52 wax philosophical over a Diddy Kong Pilot alpha build in a round of Game Discussion.
Upon Janell's return, the group educates a newfound ally in the ways of the DKU via Jaynell Walking, prepping him for a dangerous mission. Once he's off, the quartet has no choice but to take a call for relationship advice in that...2012-04-1100 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery105 - BlasphemyIt's Easter! It's all Eastery and stuff! We love Easter! And what better way for the PoDKast's proud wazzocks to celebrate than with this: an offering of what is arguably their most off-colour offering to date, featuring Jeff's award-winning rape joke and some entirely uncalled-for Buddhist-baiting? I can't possibly imagine! The boys ramble on unabated, touching on such diverse and deep-reaching topics as "chickens" and, at a push, "eggs" to say nothing of some of their spectacularly well-thought-out analysis of a specific "rabbit" in the Specific Character Segment. They continue by detailing the latest (and, I'm sure you'll agree) most...2012-04-0900 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery104 - BearWe open our February episode with a pun-filled recap of the month's news. In depth cameo discussion ensues! Afterwards, we jump right into the main theme of the episode, BEARS, Beats, Battlestar Galactica! As it turns out, the DKU has "a bunch of fuckin' bears", so many in fact, that we based an entire episode on said carnivorous mammal.
The bear festivities begin with a riveting (and conclusive) debate over Which Brother's Bear is Best? Following this, we dive in to everyone's favorite DKU bear: Banjo! This heroic bear, (and his bear sister, Tooty) highlight a lengthy Banjo-Kazooie/Banjo-Tooie discussion...2012-03-0300 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery103 - FutureIt's New Year's Day in PoDKastland and Ben, Jeff and Matt are in a somewhat questionable state. Semi-conscious, semi-sober, not-even-semi-thought-through, the person who thought recording this thing was a good idea WILL BE MADE TO PAY. But the results are nothing if not... real?
That being the case, we apologise for this, the PoDKast at its most painfully unplanned and groggy. It is what it is, which isn't what it isn't. It may or may not feature in-depth analysis of FORTUNE STREET.
Aside from that, your wanker hosts will proceed through a stream-of-barely-consciousness conversation which borders on the insane, but...2012-02-0200 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery102 - HoskinsIn the wake of Mario Kart 7's (surprisingly recent, considering our utterly inefficient
recording schedule) release, we, the uncreative minds of PoDKast Studios bring you this: a racing-themed episode! And you know what? It's every bit as nipple-pleasing as it sounds.
So, through variously half-assed links from one poorly-researched element of Mario Kart 7 to another, we attempt to discuss everyone's favourite abortion, Diddy Kong Pilot, in Games that Were Going to be Made but Which Were Aborted at Some Point During Development. After that, further bickering and analysis of Bowser's claw-crotch proximity leads us on, as we then push the...2011-12-1400 minThe PoDKast: Donkey Kong Universe Tomfoolery101 - RebirthdayThe PoDKast is back, and tolerable as ever! The Gnu Staff have taken on the production, and with new cast comes new ways to talk about cartoon gorillas. Join Matt, Ben, and Jeff as they awkwardly try to discuss what exactly the DKU even is. From there the conversation transitions (poorly) to Donkey Kong Country's seventeenth anniversary.
After tossing around the classic, the crew discusses Donkey Kong Country's return, and then the similar reprisal attempt Donkey Kong Country 4, in our first Games that Were Going to be Made but Which Were Aborted at Some Point During Development. Finally, we round...2011-11-2400 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme203 - Halloween 2011: Om Zom Zom ZomLast time, after escaping the Mushroom Universe, the fate of our cast was left up in the air. Were they to return home, or find themselves in yet another creepy world? Well, we're not going to spoil it here, but you can bet that the answer will have frightening consequences.
In this very spooky episode, the streets are deserted. Not a soul is around. Of course, that means it's the perfect chance to talk about Donkey Kong! Specifically, a look at some Dead Games that have recently found a return from the grave! Then, it's a direct spotlight on everyone's...2011-10-3100 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme202 - Wario and RemembranceWith our hosts still stranded in the Mushroom Universe, they continue their tour of the Mario series by spinning their wheels, both figuratively and literally, with a healthy dose of Mario Kart discussion! The first lap is a look at the upcoming Mario Kart 7, with both Chad and Hyle analyzing videos you've already watched months ago! Then, Janell pulls into their lane with her brand new segment, Cake Bakin', Love Makin'!
However, just when their cruise control is set with this status quo, their plans quickly hydroplane when a new driver enters the race. Will this mysterious character threaten to...2011-10-2000 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme201 - Now We BeginAll right, hi, Paisanos! It's time for the second season premiere of The Vine! Hyle and Chad kick things off by establishing the status quo after a nine-month hiatus, guaranteeing more fun than a barrel of Chained Kongs! They begin by discussing Upcoming Games, with a particular focus on the impending output for the Nintendo 3DS. The always-effervescent Janell stops by with her signature in-game sexpose, which threatens more than once to derail into a discussion on internet bestiality. Chad and Janell take diligent notes during one of Hyle's Continuity Corners, and Jeremy berates yet another hapless forum-goer into submission...2011-09-2800 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio ProgrammeSpecial Feature: Scrambled EggsIt's here, despite our every procrastination attempt - Scrambled Eggs, the long-delayed drunken live recording by half of The Vine cast! The proceedings are kicked off with a 20-minute explanation/apology by Chad McCanna and Hyle Russell, followed by the main event.
It's the night of Chad and Janell's wedding in New York City, and their noisy post-marital copulation is mistaken for a terrorist attack! Donald Rumsfeld is immediately dispatched, followed by a whole host of political figures, both living and dead. Naturally, a 90-minute orgy ensues. I wish this was a joke. It is not.
Scrambled Eggs is by...2011-09-1200 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio ProgrammeSeason One Retrospective (Part 2)Our merry band of reminisciers has returned, this time with over two hours of insight into the back-half of The Vine's first season. Join Chad, Hyle, Alastair, and special drop-in guest Janell (with a brand new surname!) as they explore the behind-the-scenes process from Episodes 106 - 110.
A fair bit of meandering is done to get to the conversational finish-line, but we wouldn't have it any other way. And neither will you... because you have absolutely no say in the matter.2011-09-1000 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio ProgrammeSeason One Retrospective (Part 1)Season One of The Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme has come and gone, and we only thought it befitting of our collective ego to sit down for a retrospective. First on the chopping block is Part One of our first season retrospective. Hosts Hyle Russell and Chad McCanna sit down with the shockingly well-mannered Alastair Craig and shockingly ill-livered Jeremy Thorn for a look back at the season's first five episodes. This is a candid, out-of-character discussion and should not be considered within the established canon of The Vine itself.
WARNING: Digressions on the subject of Nazi swamp creatures occur...2011-09-0500 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme110 - Speak No Evil (Or Forever Hold Your Peace) (Part 3)This is it! It's the epic first season finale of The Vine, but will it also be the last? The previous nine episodes have been building to this: A climactic showdown between man, ape, crocodile, vampire, and werewolf-cat. There may be a koala and some parrots in there too, but we haven't double checked.
Chad and Hyle still discuss Donkey Kong Country Returns and Retro Gamer, but can Chad overcome his own impotent nature and rescue Janell from certain death at the scales of the Khrushchev Klan? Will another edition of Jay-nell Walking possibly play into that? What exactly are...2011-08-2200 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme109 - Here No Evil (Part 2)On part two of our epic sea-faring adventure, Alastair explores the mystery island he finds himself marooned on... but what is former DK Vine staffer Andrey doing there? Meanwhile, the rest of the crew of the S.S. Badass finds themselves adrift in all directions. Chad and Hyle explore homosexuality, cannibalism, and both Donkey Kong Country Returns and the Donkey Kong -centric issue of Retro Gamer.
Janell, now with the raft to herself, befriends two familiar parrots and subjects them to a Kremling-themed edition of The Jungle Shore. Jeremy, left behind on the pirate freighter, finds time for a trivia...2011-01-1200 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme108 - Sea No Evil (Part 1)Donkey Kong Country Returns has been released. What does the cast of The Vine think of the entire reason for their program's creation? Whether they like it or not, it seems to have led to the collapse of their sanity. Because what starts as a normal episode, and another aborted attempt at an interview, leads to an oceanic journey across the seven seas.
Where to begin? There's a Roundtable PoDKCR-ast. Your ass is going to get schooled with the all-new Professor Slush's Continuity Corner. Court is in session with Great Moments In DKU Audio. We apply topical ointment to our...2010-12-0800 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme107 - The Eve of DeconstructionHyle and Chad are hungering for Donkey Kong Country Returns, and to satiate their appetite they've camped out in front of Retro Studios in Austin, Texas in order to scam an interview. Will the two biggest Donkey Kong Country fans in the world get to make awkward fawning noises in front of those now responsible for the franchise? Maybe! In the meantime, they have a show to do!
Discussing the latest (non-spoilery) DKCR news, they also take the time to talk about Other DKU Games They're Playing (thrills!), have Ben Kosmina interject his opinions with Aussie Ben Aussie Sez (chills...2010-11-2000 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme106 - Halloween 2010: Orange You Vlad I Didn't Say Banana?Darkness falls across the land
Donkey Kong Country Returns is soon at hand.
The Vine crew is back with an episode so good
It'll terrorize y'awl's neighborhood.
Live from Castle Bran in Transylvania
We've caught cable ghost hunting mania.
We'll stand and face the hounds from Hell
With Jeremy, Alastair, and Janell.
Talking 'bout the latest Donkey Kong Country Returns news
And giving Grabbed By The Ghoulies its due reviews.
The scariest Donkey Kong Universe moments will give you a fright
If Obscure DKU Character Count Batula doesn't give you his bite.
And though we contact the dead with Jay-nell...2010-10-3100 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme105 - Mine KampfAlastair and Janell kick off this episode's proceedings, but yet another case of forced misidentification derails the show. Hyle awakens from his catatonic slumber and Chad rejoins the group just in time to discuss new screenshots and information about Donkey Kong Country Returns. Jeremy Thorn drops in to discuss his theories about the new game and update the group on What DKU Games He's Playing.
Jeremy delves into a carton of cigarettes, leaving Chad and Hyle to ponder Aussie Ben's latest Aussie Sez, and some classic rock references from Great Moments in DKU Audio. Janell phones back in to go...2010-10-1600 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme104 - Accompanied ConfinementWith Chad's immune system still being judged in Medical Limbo, Hyle is joined by a gaggle of cohorts for this very deranged episode. Both Jeremy Thorn and Olivia Newton-John stop by to discuss the newest Donkey Kong Country Returns trailer, as well as initiating a comparison between how Retro seems to be treating the series versus how Rare ran the show. Tell you more, tell you more? Well, sure!
Following a brief attempt by Hyle at running the show alone, Chad's lover Janell Gibbons stops by to provoke some irrational hostility in our beleaguered host with two new exciting segments...2010-10-0200 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme103 - Old McCanna's PharmIt's just another ordinary episode of The Vine... or is it? Can you unravel the mind-blowing mystery of Chad McCanna before Hyle does? How fast can one man be driven to the brink of psychosis due to a sinister snowman's sonic assault? Remember the Stefan Urquelle story arc in Family Matters? Will your ears solve the aural riddles of the trivia master Jeremy Thorn before your brain explodes?
What spectacular secrets await you in this journey of Donkey Kong discussion? All will be revealed... NOW.2010-09-1800 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme102 - Topical DepressionAfter a whirlwind of criticisms from the first "Anniversary" show, Hyle and Chad are back to exact their revenge on Donkey Kong fans' eardrums. This episode sees Hyle and Chad not only grapple with some new Donkey Kong Country Returns news, but with Hyle's percieved aural inadequacy. But fret not; he isn't alone in this struggle. Our old pal Aussie Ben stops by for another (first) edition of Aussie Ben Aussie Sez!
After wiping the vegemite from their eardrums, the lads discuss which games they're currently playing, take a waveform-based trip down memory lane with Great Moments in Donkey Kong...2010-09-0400 minThe Vine Donkey Kong Audio Programme101 - The 11th "Anniversary" PodcastacularBarring reincarnation, you only turn 11 once. As such, perennial pre-adolescents Chad and Hyle kick off the new era of DK Vine with the first episode of The Vine: Donkey Kong Audio Programme! Looking back at the past, present, and future of the site, they're joined by a parade of well-wishers, then host a trivia contest that takes an angry and inebriated turn. The proceedings are capped off by Jeremy Thorn's site-summarizing take on Donkey Kong 64's DK Rap. Bring a mop, because you're about to get wet.2010-08-2200 min