Pixels and Polygons

Darren Hupke
  • 5.0 (15)
  • VIDEO GAMES
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Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network, is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. The conversations are short & sweet and designed to be a quick listen. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The show image is from Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster ---------------- 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 and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe

  1. DESIGN II w/ Andrew

    1D AGO

    DESIGN II w/ Andrew

    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 are some of your favorite gaming artists and designers? 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-spirit Background art from Atari 50 I 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 and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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

    35 min
  2. CHALLENGE I w/ Sean (Kirby Conversations)

    SEP 5

    CHALLENGE I w/ Sean (Kirby Conversations)

    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 memorable challenge or accomplishment you had with a game? Did you have to invest extra time or effort? Tell us the story. My guest this week is: Sean Douglass! One of the hosts of the Kirby Conversations podcast, and a fellow Sound Stone Network head! Find his podcast at: https://www.soundstone.network/kirby-conversations ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Banjo Tooie I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- RETRO GAME ZINE Kickstarter! Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenhupke/retro-game-zine-issue-011-012-and-2025-annual?ref=dryw22 ---------------- 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 and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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

    52 min
  3. COLLECTORS EDITION I w/ Mike Drucker

    AUG 29

    COLLECTORS EDITION I w/ Mike Drucker

    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 have a favorite “Collector's Edition” or deluxe edition of a game? Do you collect other memorabilia from your favorite games? My guest this week is: Mike Drucker! The Emmy-nominated TV writer and comedian, and author of the new book, "Good Game, No Rematch," joins the show! Subscribe to his newsletter here: tinyurl.com/ytjvhjsb and go buy the book (or audio book!) wherever you prefer to buy that kind of thing! ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from King's Quest I 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 and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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

    31 min
  4. LEAST FAV VI w/ Nic McConnell (Instruction Derby)

    AUG 22

    LEAST FAV VI w/ Nic McConnell (Instruction Derby)

    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 LEAST favorite games from one of your favorite gaming franchises? My guest this week is: Nic McConnell works in the game biz at Riot as an Age Ratings Manager and hosts his own weekly show, Instruction Derby, on Twitch. Follow him on bsky.app at @mcconnell.bsky.social + @instructionderby.bsky.social Instruction Derby - Wednesdays at noon Pacific - twitch.tv/nicmcconnell ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Super Mario World I 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, Retro Game Zine, Beat 'Em Up Vol 1, T-shirts, and more! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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

    35 min
  5. PRESENTATION II w/ Gooey (Flashback 64)

    AUG 15

    PRESENTATION II w/ Gooey (Flashback 64)

    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… Presentation! What’s your favorite console look? Controller design? Case and box style? Anything! 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-spirit Background art from X-Men Next Dimension I created the music. Edited by Me (for this one) ---------------- 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 and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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

    45 min
  6. LONG ISLAND RETRO GAMING EXPO 2025 RECAP ATTACK BONUS w/ Luis

    AUG 13

    LONG ISLAND RETRO GAMING EXPO 2025 RECAP ATTACK BONUS w/ Luis

    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… LONG ISLAND RETRO GAMING EXPO 2025 RECAP ATTACK! https://liretro.com My guest this week is: Luis Aguasvivas is a writer and creator and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He also is involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/ ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Long Island Retro Gaming Expo 2025 I created the music. Edited by Me (for this one) ---------------- 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 and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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

    49 min
  7. MISSED I w/ IdolismJ

    AUG 8

    MISSED I w/ IdolismJ

    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… Is there a game you “missed?” One that you know won’t stand up today, but that you would have loved if you experienced it during its original release? My guest this week is: IdolismJ! Writer for SuperCombo.gg, a longstanding member of the FGC, having run a number of games over the years. He also creates YouTube content on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0Z6sTXuf70AMBqx6b3hSA Find him on bsky at @idolismj.yase.world ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Diablo II I 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 and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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

    35 min
  8. GOAT V w/ Andre (Fine Time)

    AUG 1

    GOAT V w/ Andre (Fine Time)

    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 one of the GREATEST OF ALL TIME? 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-spirit Background art from Super Mario Odyssey I created the music. Edited by Me (for this one) ---------------- 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 and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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

    38 min
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5
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network, is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. The conversations are short & sweet and designed to be a quick listen. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The show image is from Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster ---------------- 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 and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow 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! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Information

  • Creator
    Darren Hupke
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Darren Hupke 2025
  • Show Website
    Pixels and Polygons

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