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Pixels and Polygons

Pixels and Polygons

By: Darren Hupke
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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

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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!

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Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Darren Hupke 2025
Science Fiction
Episodes
  • GENRE III w/ Matt "Stormageddon"
    Jan 9 2026

    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 genre? What do you love about it? Let’s talk about those games!

    My guest this week is:

    Matt aka Stormageddon! Podcaster, DJ, writer, and so much more, you have likely seen or heard Matt all over bsky and podcasts, such as the “Fun” & Games Podcast and Reignite. Follow on bsky at @djstormageddon.com, and visit these links to find all the shows and creative outputs:

    funandgamespod.com

    reignitepod.libsyn.com

    djstormageddon.com

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    Show credits:

    Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit

    Background art from Metroid Fusion

    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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    34 mins
  • COLLECTORS EDITION II w/ Luis
    Jan 2 2026

    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 collection or deluxe edition of a game? Do you collect any other gaming memorabilia?

    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 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

    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • JUST RIGHT IV w/ Sean (Kirby Conversations)
    Dec 25 2025

    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 feel gets it “just right?” What makes it special for you?

    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

    Be sure to participate in the Sound Stone YouTube Giveaway! Find more info here: https://bsky.app/profile/kirbyconversations.bsky.social/post/3m7y7bcyr6c2i

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    Show credits:

    Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit

    Background art from Mega Man X4

    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

    Show More Show Less
    42 mins
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