Pixels and Polygons

By Darren Hupke

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. Th

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How many episodes does Pixels and Polygons have?

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Pixels and Polygons episodes:

October 24, 2025 CONSOLE STORY VII 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…
What is your favorite gaming console of all time? Why?
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!
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Show credits:
Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit
Background art from Google
I created the music.
Edited by Goeey Fame
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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:
soundstone.network
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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
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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!
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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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36min
October 17, 2025 ADAPTATION II 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…
What is your favorite gaming adaptation? Do you have a favorite gaming movie, book, comic, show, etc?
My guest this week is:
Luis Aguasvivas is a writer and creator and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. He also contributes to Unwinnable. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He is also involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/
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Show credits:
Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit
Background art from Shadow Generations
I created the music.
Edited by Me
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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:
soundstone.network
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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
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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!
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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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35min
October 10, 2025 IMPROVEMENT II 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…
What improvement would you make to one of your favorite games? Is there an improvement you could make that would make an average game you enjoy a 10/10?
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
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Show credits:
Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit
Background art from Skies of Arcadia
I created the music.
Edited by Gooey Fame
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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:
soundstone.network
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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
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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!
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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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30min
October 03, 2025 WOW MOMENT IV w/ Dave (Tales from the Backlog)
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 “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you?
My guest this week is:
Dave Jackson! He is the host of Tales from the Backlog, a podcast that analyzes and deep dives into a single game from his backlog. Check out the podcast here: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm Support his Patreon here: Patreon.com/realdavejackson
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Show credits:
Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit
Background art from Outer Wilds
I created the music.
Edited by Me
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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:
soundstone.network
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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
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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!
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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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35min
September 26, 2025 HOT TAKE IV w/ Jason (PlayStationLibrary.com)
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…
HOT TAKE! What’s that hot take opinion you have that you know goes against the popular consensus?
My guest this week is:
Jason Dvorak is a gaming collector, archivist, and online personality who runs GameRaveTV on YouTube and PlaystationLibrary.com. You can find him on bsky as @gameravetv.bsky.social. He has also contributed to my 32 Bit Library books since Volume 1!
Join his Discord here: https://discord.com/invite/qukE55y
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Show credits:
Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit
Background art from Google
I created the music.
Edited by Gooey Fame
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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:
soundstone.network
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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
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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!
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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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32min
September 19, 2025 AVERAGE GAMES X w/ Maddie ★ othatsraspberry
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 an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?
My guest this week is:
Maddie aka @ohthatsraspberry! She is an artist and community manager and makes rad stuff. Check out her Patreon: patreon.com/othatsraspberry, Website: othatsraspberry.com, and follow on bsky at @othatsraspberry.com
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Show credits:
Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit
Background art from Okage
I created the music.
Edited by me (this time)
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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:
soundstone.network
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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
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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!
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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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36min
September 18, 2025 The Association Simulation Series - NBA 2K & the '99-'00 Season
Welcome to The Association Simulation Series. This show fuses the minds of Nic McConnell (Instruction Derby) and Darren Hupke (Pixels and Polygons), as they bring together both NBA Basketball and electronic video games! Each episode takes a look at a specific real-life season of the NBA, the winners and losers, the all-stars, and the champions, and compares it against a basketball video game from the same year. We run it through a simulation to see how close, or how far, the game gets to predicting that same season. This episode takes a look at…
The 1999-2000 NBA Season and NBA 2K for the Sega Dreamcast!
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Find Nic on bsky at:
@mcconnell.bsky.social & @instructionderby.bsky.social
Watch Instruction Derby on Twitch every Wednesday at Noon Pacific here:
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
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Find Darren on bsky at:
@darrenhupke.bsky.social & @pixelsandpolygons.net
Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all his books and merch!
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net
Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
...more
53min
September 12, 2025 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
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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
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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:
soundstone.network
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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
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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!
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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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36min
September 05, 2025 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
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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
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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
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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!
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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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52min
August 29, 2025 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!
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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
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31min

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