Kirby Conversations | Exploring Kirby, Nintendo, and More

Kirby Conversations
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Kirby Conversations is a biweekly podcast on Nintendo's famous video game character Kirby, presented by writer and podcaster Sean Douglass, Kirby collector and artist Bridget, Nintendo Affiliate and photographer Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker, and WiKirby Editor-in-Chief Gigi. 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 popular Japanese character is having on the video game industry and world at large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10월 8일

    Roll Claying Game: Rainbow Curse and the Wii U in 2025 (with Nic McConnell)

    With innovative controls, a unique claymation aesthetic, an outstanding soundtrack, and a surprising mix of charm and challenge, 2015's Kirby and the Rainbow Curse still offers so much to enjoy ten years later. So why is it one of Kirby's most polarizing games? Canvas Curse fan Nic McConnell returns to Kirby Conversations to discuss the game, which he and Sean have been playing for the first time. And Gigi, already familiar with the game, is here to offer her takes as well. They also reflect on the general experience of playing the Wii U again in 2025, look up director Kazushige Masuda on Facebook, and consider the game's unusual connections with...Donkey Kong Bananza? Questions or comments about the show? Feel free to reach out to us at mail@kirbyconversations.com. Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. We are a founding show alongside Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well! You can also find select episodes for this podcast and others from our network on our new YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-Network. (This is still a new endeavor, and we'll be adding more video versions of our shows in time.) Our guest Nic McConnell, when he isn't navigating the world of age ratings management at Riot Games, can be found streaming about video game manuals with his show Instruction Derby. Find it at https://www.twitch.tv/nicmcconnell or https://www.youtube.com/@NicolasMcConnell. Or find him on Bluesky at @mcconnell.bsky.social. Our opening music is by Megan Kelz (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간 13분

  2. 9월 3일

    Springing into Star-Crossed World—With Spoiler and Spoiler-Free Segments

    In this episode, Sean and Gigi are unpacking the brand new Star-Crossed World content from the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land. They discuss the many things that stood out to them, like the graphics, complex levels, and amazing new soundtrack, while also considering how nice (and surprising) it is to return to Forgotten Land three years later. At the same time, both have some ideas for how the structure and level design of Forgotten Land could be adjusted for future 3D Kirby outings. This episode is mostly spoiler free, but at 1:05:52 they do shift to discussing spoilers. This shift is stated in the episode, but if you want to avoid any discussion of secrets or later game events, just be advised that the spoiler wall comes about an hour in. Questions or comments about the show? Feel free to reach out to us at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may share your letter on the show. Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. We are a founding show alongside Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well! You can also find select episodes for this podcast and others from our network on our new YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-Network. (This is brand new, and we'll be adding more video versions of our shows in time.) Our opening music is by Megan Kelz (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간 27분

  3. 8월 20일

    Kirby Air Riders Direct Reflections + Network and Schedule News

    This is just a short episode to catch you up on our new schedule and a new show coming to the Sound Stone Network. And, of course, we had to include some reflections on all the reveals today from the Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct! Sean is here to share some brief updates and Air Riders takes, and we'll be back again at the start of September (if not before then) with a long look into Star-Crossed World. Questions or comments about the show? Please reach out to us at mail@kirbyconversations.com. For this episode, we're curious about your reactions to the Kirby Air Riders Direct. What are your thoughts on what has been shown so far, and do you have any predictions of your own about the game? Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. We are a founding show alongside Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well! You can also find select episodes for this podcast and others from our network on our new YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-Network. (This is brand new, and we'll be adding more video versions of our shows in time.) Our opening music is by Megan Kelz (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21분

  4. 8월 6일

    For a Short Subgame, Gourmet Race is Still a Feast for Speedrunners

    In this episode we're off to the races, revisiting the Gourmet Race from Kirby Super Star. This short subgame gave us our first taste of Kirby racing back in 1996, and while it may just take a few minutes to reach the end and beat King Dedede, the game packs a surprising amount of depth for those looking to maximize their best times. Bridget has a few tips to share for anyone trying to shave a few seconds off their runs, and we also take a look back at the history of the game, wild Japanese speedrunning tech, and Jun Ishikawa's reflections on how he wrote the game's famous theme. Questions or comments about the show? Please reach out to us at mail@kirbyconversations.com. For this episode we're curious what tips you have for Gourmet Race and what your memories are from this classic subgame. Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. We are a founding show alongside Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well! You can also find select episodes for this podcast and others from our network on our new YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-Network. (This is brand new, and we'll be adding more video versions of our shows in time.) Our opening music is by Megan Kelz (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38분

  5. 7월 23일

    One-Hit Wonder: Surviving Kirby's Dream Land at Maximum Difficulty

    While Kirby games are known for their accessibility, they also have a reputation among some for being on the easy side. But even if a particular game isn't hard enough for you, there are always ways you can add your own twists or gameplay ideas to turn up the challenge. So for this episode, Bridget, Sean, and Gigi are sharing their ideas for how you can make Kirby games harder—through timed challenges with your friends, playing with limitations on what powers you can use, and more. And the main event for this episode: taking on Extra Mode in the original Kirby's Dream Land with just one hit and one life. How well can they survive what is almost a Kirby roguelike? And how well could you? Feel free to play along with us as we explore how to take Kirby difficulty to the next level. Do you have your own creative ways that you play Kirby games? Do you have unique challenges you set for yourself, or are there specific ways you play together with friends? We want to hear your ideas at mail@kirbyconversations.com. We'd like to do a future episode on our listeners' submissions (and perhaps try them ourselves), so please do reach out if you have any thoughts to share. Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. We are a founding show alongside Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well! Our opening music is by Megan Kelz (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간

  6. 7월 9일

    Shippin' Out: How Flagship Became Known for Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, and Kirby

    In this episode we're looking back at the history of Flagship—a unique studio founded by Final Fight/Street Fighter II creator Yoshiki Okamoto. Flagship received startup funding from Nintendo, Sega, and Capcom, and its game credits include everything from the Resident Evil series to Zelda and Kirby titles. We're also very intrigued by Okamoto's YouTube channel, but translating that will have to wait for another day... Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. We are a founding show alongside Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well! Questions or comments about the show? Let us know at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may read your letter on a future episode of the show. Our opening music is by Megan Kelz (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). And thank you to Gooey Fame for being the main editor on this episode. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48분

  7. 6월 25일

    More E3 Stories with Captain Dangerous + Summer Games 2025

    The summer is upon us (at least in the U.S.), and with it comes a bevy of new game announcements from events like Summer Game Fest and the Steam Next Fest. And in the spirit of summer game festivals, we're also looking back at the late, great E3. For this episode, Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker is sharing more of her favorite memories from E3's she's attended in the past—the exhibits she saw, the people she met, and what it was like to be there for some of Nintendo's biggest reveals of the Switch era. And speaking of summer games, we're also suggesting some upcoming indie titles we think Kirby fans will want to keep an eye on, as well as discussing what we'll be playing this summer. Oh, and Gigi also shares the unique cross-continental way she's getting a Switch 2, which might be one of the best console acquisition stories we've ever heard. What are you playing this summer? Let us know at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may read your letter on a future episode of the show. Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. We are a founding show alongside Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well! Our opening music is by Megan Kelz (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). And thank you to Gooey Fame for being the main editor on this episode. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58분

  8. 6월 11일

    How the Switch 2 Improves Kirby Star Allies and Other Switch Titles

    Bridget has acquired a Switch 2, so for this episode she's sharing her first impressions and what's she's been playing on it so far. We also go over the significant performance boost she's seeing for older Switch titles, including fixing some noticeable slowdown in Kirby Star Allies. And we close with some reflections on the Switch 2's exciting new GameCube library. What GameCube games would you like to see come to the Switch 2? And what have been your first impressions of the Switch 2 so far? Let us know at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may read your letter on a future episode of the show. Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. We are a founding show alongside Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well! Our opening music is by Megan Kelz (https://diamondthorns.bandcamp.com) and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). And thank you to Gooey Fame for being the main editor on this episode. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37분
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Kirby Conversations is a biweekly podcast on Nintendo's famous video game character Kirby, presented by writer and podcaster Sean Douglass, Kirby collector and artist Bridget, Nintendo Affiliate and photographer Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker, and WiKirby Editor-in-Chief Gigi. 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 popular Japanese character is having on the video game industry and world at large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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