Kirby Conversations | Exploring Kirby, Nintendo, and More

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Kirby Conversations | Exploring Kirby, Nintendo, and More

Kirby Conversations is a weekly podcast on Nintendo's famous video game character Kirby, presented by journalist Sean Douglass, Nintendo Affiliate and photographer Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker, and Kirby collector and artist Bridget. Together they explore more than 30 years of Kirby games, history, and culture, along with adjacent subjects like Super Smash Bros., Kirby's developer HAL Laboratory, and other related Nintendo games. Whether you're a casual Nintendo fan or an avid player of Kirby games, we hope Kirby Conversations can be a fun, funny, and even educational show on the impact this unique Japanese character has had on the video game industry and world at large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. HACE 9 H

    There's A Lot We Already Know About Kirby News For 2025

    It's almost 2025, and while the biggest announcements for the Switch's successor are still shrouded in mystery, there's already a lot we know about what's coming for Kirby next year. In this episode, Sean and Gigi break down what for sure is coming, what is likely coming based on our best estimates, and even a few more wild predictions toward the end. Want to reach out? You can email us at mail@kirbyconversations.com and we may read your letter on a future episode. We will also now be uploading more visual versions of each episode to YouTube! Subscribe to us there, and you can expect new uploads a few days after each new episode releases. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Threads: @kirbyconversations Bridget Threads: @no1kirbyfan Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Liking Kirby Conversations? Then you may also enjoy another retro gaming podcast we recommend, Flashback 64: https://flashback64pod.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  2. 13 NOV

    Kirby Sass Attack: Why the Feisty Kirby's Avalanche Never Released in Japan

    Did you know Kirby's Avalanche is the only Kirby game never to release in Japan? That's because it's the Western version of Super Puyo Puyo, redesigned with Kirby characters instead of the usual Puyo Puyo crowd. (This also explains why Kirby is a little sassier in this one, as his personality is modeled after Puyo Puyo protagonist Arle Nadja.) For this episode of Kirby Conversations, Sean, Bridget, and Gigi are going through the history of this classic Kirby puzzle game, with an avalanche of trivia, history, other puzzle games we recommend, and even notes on the XBAND, an early modem licensed by Nintendo that made Kirby's Avalanche the first Kirby game with online multiplayer! Whether you're a Puyo Puyo pro or just looking to try one of Kirby's more overlooked titles, Kirby's Avalanche is a tough but fun entry in the series that is still worth checking out almost thirty years later. Want to reach out? You can email us at mail@kirbyconversations.com and we may read your letter on a future episode. Want to enter our Bluesky giveaway to win a $50 gift card of your choice? Follow us there and repost this post to enter. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Threads: @kirbyconversations Bridget Threads: @no1kirbyfan Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Liking Kirby Conversations? Then you may also enjoy another retro gaming podcast we recommend, Flashback 64: https://flashback64pod.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  3. 30 OCT

    Happy HALoween: The Scariest Moments in Kirby Games

    With Halloween approaching for our staff and listeners in the U.S., for this episode we decided to explore our favorite scarier or high-tension moments from Kirby games. From frightening final bosses to surprisingly sophisticated moments that explore themes like death or colonialism, the Kirby series is no stranger to going to some darker places. (Lest this sound like a heavy episode, we have plenty of fun with this topic along the way, and in fact this interplay between Kirby games' lighter and darker sides is something we feel many players enjoy about the series.) And in the last few minutes, we also share some of our picks for favorite games or levels to check out if you're in the mood for something spooky or scary this time of year. Also please note: SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode! Our conversation includes discussion of several games' final bosses or later plot-twists, so please be careful listening to this one if you don't want anything given away that you would prefer to discover for yourself. Want to reach out? You can email us at mail@kirbyconversations.com and we may read your letter on a future episode. Follow us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Threads: @kirbyconversations Bridget Threads: @no1kirbyfan Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Liking Kirby Conversations? Then you may also enjoy another retro gaming podcast we recommend, Flashback 64: https://flashback64pod.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 12 min

  4. 16 OCT

    Revisiting the Original Kirby's Return to Dream Land (with Flashback 64)

    For this episode, we're flashing back to the original Kirby's Return to Dream Land on Wii with Gooey and McKenna of the Nintendo 64 podcast Flashback 64. Even with the KRtDL remake out on Switch, the original still holds up with its distinct art style, motion controls, and even some unique content. And for fans of retro Kirby games, it may come the closest of any of them to capturing that spirit of the lost GameCube game once shown in trailers so many years ago. Some of us from Kirby Conversations recently appeared on Flashback 64 to discuss Kirby's Dream Land, so it was a pleasure to have Gooey and McKenna join us on our show, too. Check out their website https://flashback64.neocities.org/ and give them a follow wherever you listen to podcasts. Have a question or comment for the show? Reach out at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may read your letter on a future episode. Follow us online: Kirby Conversations IG: @kirbyconversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social Threads: @kirbyconversations Bridget Threads: @no1kirbyfan Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd be so grateful if you could click the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 30 min

  5. 2 OCT

    How the Kirby Star Allies DLC Pushed the Switch to Its Limits

    Gigi has been translating Japanese developer interviews from the Kirby Star Allies artbook, and with it she's discovered some intriguing new insights about the history of KSA's extensive DLC. So for this episode, we're talking all about KSA's final DLC mode Heroes in Another Dimension and all the character additions the game received throughout 2018. How do we feel about DLC in Kirby games, and how did the developers' plans change (drastically) from what they originally had in mind? And what do we make of the complex, inspired, and sometimes technologically boundary-pushing challenges of Another Dimension? Listen as we set off in search of 120 Friend Hearts and new trivia on this unique celebration of Kirby history. Have a question or comment for the show? Reach out at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may read your letter on a future episode. Follow us online: Kirby Conversations IG: @kirbyconversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social Threads: @kirbyconversations Bridget Threads: @no1kirbyfan Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd be so grateful if you could click the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app. And lastly, we hope you'll check out another gaming podcast we recommend, Flashback 64: https://flashback64pod.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 11 min

  6. 18 SEPT

    Non-Kirby Games We Think Kirby Fans Would Love

    In this episode, Bridget, Ky, Sean, and our new team member Gigi share their picks for other games we think Kirby fans would like. From games that involve copying enemy abilities to inclusive platformers with similar vibes and themes, we cover more than a dozen games in this episode—including some pretty deep cuts you may not have heard of before. What unexpected or lesser-known non-Kirby games would you recommend to a Kirby fan? Let us know at mail@kirbyconversations.com and we may read your letter on a future episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd be so grateful if you could click the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app. Games mentioned in this episode: Brave Fencer Musashi Einhänder Shin Megami Tensei V Magical Tarurūto-kun DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure Avenging Spirit Cotton series A Hat in Time BoxBoy series Toontown Online Klonoa series Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Several of Koji Igarashi's Castlevania games Gimmick! Super Mario Odyssey Spyro series Persona series Smushi Come Home Follow us online: Kirby Conversations IG: @kirbyconversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social Threads: @kirbyconversations Bridget Threads: @no1kirbyfan Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Liking Kirby Conversations? Then you may also enjoy another retro gaming podcast we recommend, Flashback 64: https://flashback64pod.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h
  7. Some Exciting News and Updates from Kirby Conversations

    4 SEPT

    Some Exciting News and Updates from Kirby Conversations

    Hi everyone. There's no regular episode this week, but we've got a few updates about the show to share. Most importantly, we are happy to announce that we will now be joined by Gigi, WiKirby Editor-in-Chief and avid translator of non-English Kirby content, as a new official member of the Kirby Conversations team! Welcome Gigi! And among other news, we also have a new giveaway running, where you can win a $50 Nintendo eShop gift card! You can enter at this Gleam giveaway page. We hope everyone who listens to this show can throw their name into the hat, and good luck to everyone that enters. After a short break, we will be back with the next new episode of Kirby Conversations on 9/17. See you again soon! Follow us online: Kirby Conversations IG: @kirbyconversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social Threads: @kirbyconversations Bridget Threads: @no1kirbyfan Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi: Carrd link Our show art is by DJ (IG: @drawing_lemonz). Liking Kirby Conversations? Then you may also enjoy another retro gaming podcast we recommend, Flashback 64: https://flashback64pod.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min
  8. An Interview with Gigi, the Prolific Kirby Translator and Editor-in-Chief of WiKirby

    28 AGO

    An Interview with Gigi, the Prolific Kirby Translator and Editor-in-Chief of WiKirby

    If you've ever read an English translation of a Kirby article or developer interview that was originally published in Japanese, chances are you've encountered the work of Gigi. We've cited her work several times on this podcast in the past and also refer frequently to WiKirby, the massive Kirby wiki for which she serves as editor-in-chief. So it's an honor to have her join us on this episode for a wide-ranging interview, where we cover topics like how she become such a prolific Kirby translator, the most surprising Kirby facts she's ever unearthed in Japan-only content, and what Kirby culture is like in Brazil, her home country. We learned so much in just an hour with her, and chances are you'll walk away from this episode having learned about more than a few pieces of Kirby content, from novels to board games, that you never even knew existed. We encourage listeners to give Gigi a follow on Bluesky at @gigi9714.bsky.social you can follow this Carrd link to her many projects and communities. Got a question or comment for the show? You can reach us at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may share your letter on a future episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd be so grateful if you could leave us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app. Follow us online: Kirby Conversations IG: @kirbyconversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social Threads: @kirbyconversations Bridget Threads: @no1kirbyfan Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Our music is by Megan Kellough (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Our show art is by DJ (IG: @drawing_lemonz). Liking Kirby Conversations? Then you may also enjoy another retro gaming podcast we recommend, Flashback 64: https://flashback64pod.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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Kirby Conversations is a weekly podcast on Nintendo's famous video game character Kirby, presented by journalist Sean Douglass, Nintendo Affiliate and photographer Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker, and Kirby collector and artist Bridget. Together they explore more than 30 years of Kirby games, history, and culture, along with adjacent subjects like Super Smash Bros., Kirby's developer HAL Laboratory, and other related Nintendo games. Whether you're a casual Nintendo fan or an avid player of Kirby games, we hope Kirby Conversations can be a fun, funny, and even educational show on the impact this unique Japanese character has had on the video game industry and world at large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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