• 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

    ----------------

    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

    ----------------

    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

    Show More Show Less
    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/

    ----------------

    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

    ----------------

    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

    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

    ----------------

    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)

    ----------------

    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

    Show More Show Less
    42 mins
  • AVERAGE GAMES XIII w/ KaL (HG101 Podcast)
    Dec 19 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 an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?

    My guest this week is:

    KaL from the HG101 Top 47,858 Games of All Time podcast! KaL is one of the regular hosts, and you can listen to him weekly. You can find it wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Like, subscribe, and give him a follow on BlueSky!

    ----------------

    Show credits:

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

    Background art from Speed King

    I created the music.

    Edited by me (this time)

    ----------------

    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

    Show More Show Less
    52 mins
  • CONSOLE STORY VIII w/ Darren
    Dec 12 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…

    Tell us one of your “console” stories. When you got it, what games did you have, what memories, special moments, etc.?

    My guest this week is:

    Just me! This is a solo episode, so get ready to listen to me and only me talk about games. Exciting. The audio quality has a weird, faint static to it here, as well. Sorry.

    ----------------

    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 me (this time)

    ----------------

    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

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • WOW MOMENT V w/ Steve (Fine Time)
    Dec 5 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 “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you?

    My guest this week is:

    Kevin from Fine Time! You can follow him on bsky at @monotonegent.fineti.me and listen to him weekly talking about anything and everything on the Fine Time podcast!

    ----------------

    Show credits:

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

    Background art from Resident Evil Revelations

    I created the music.

    Edited by me (this time)

    ----------------

    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

    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • AVERAGE GAMES XII w/ Shawn (MemCard.art)
    Nov 28 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 an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?

    My guest this week is:

    Shawn from MemCard.art! Shawn plays all the weird games and gathers data for these releases over on Delisted Games, as well. Check out his YouTube channel, visit his sites, and follow him on bsky at @shawns52.bsky.social.

    https://www.youtube.com/@ShawnS52

    https://delistedgames.com

    ----------------

    Show credits:

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

    Background art from Meta-Ph-List

    I created the music.

    Edited by Goeey 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

    Show More Show Less
    39 mins
  • AVERAGE GAMES XI w/ Dave (Tales from the Backlog)
    Nov 21 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 an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?

    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

    ----------------

    Show credits:

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

    Background art from Deadly Premonition

    I created the music.

    Edited by Goeey 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

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins