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Inspired by the NFL Draft, the Kongversation sits down Hyle, Jeff, and Mitchell to each draft five Donkey Kong Universe video games for their respective teams. With a mad scramble to recruit the favorites, it quickly becomes a mad scramble of gamesmanship and heartbreak. Which captain will score the superior DKU library?

Producer: Hyle Russell
Host: Hyle Russell
Special Guests: Jeff Onan, Mitchell Wolfe
Music: Matt Cornah
©2024 File Two Productions

One of the most iconic and enduring locations in the Donkey Kong Universe, Banjo's comfy country cottage tucked away in Spiral Mountain has been the starting point of nearly every adventure he and Kazooie have embarked on since 1998. Hyle and Dustin break down the history, and the hidden secrets, of this charming bear den!

Producer: Hyle Russell
Host: Hyle Russell
Special Guest: Dustin Jackson
Music: Matt Cornah
©2024 File Two Productions

Nintendo and Illumination have announced they're releasing "a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros." in 2026. The question that naturally arises with such odd phrasing is, will this be a direct sequel to the previous film or the purported Donkey Kong spinoff? The Kongversation champs some popcorn and slanders some Hollywood stars in our debate over the nature of Nintendo's next blockbuster film!

Producer: Hyle Russell
Host: Hyle Russell
Special Guest: Jeff Onan
Music: Matt Cornah
©2024 File Two Productions

The Kongversation once again opens up the Call Sack! Our listeners called the DK Vine Hotline at 1-202-630-VINE to prompt us on what to discuss across the wide Donkey Kong Universe!

Producer: Hyle Russell
Host: Hyle Russell
Special Guest: Cameron Reigle
Music: Matt Cornah
©2024 File Two Productions

In DKU Architects, the Kongversation examines the creative philosophies behind the minds that helped shape the Donkey Kong Universe. Up first is the design brilliance of Gregg Mayles, the creative juggernaut at Rare who lent his talents to Donkey Kong Country, Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, Sea of Thieves, and more!

Producer: Hyle Russell
Host: Hyle Russell
Special Guest: Mitchell Wolfe
Music: Matt Cornah
©2024 File Two Productions

Hey, it's Tiptup! Believe it or not, Diddy Kong Racing's speedy turtle, who would go on to become a minor character in the Banjo-Kazooie series, was once one of Rare's most popular characters. Learn about the fervent late 1990s devotion to the maestro as we explore his life history on the Kongversation!

Producer: Hyle Russell
Host: Hyle Russell
Special Guest: Dustin Jackson
Music: Matt Cornah
©2024 File Two Productions