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Pixels and Polygons

Darren Hupke
Nintendo 64
Retro Gaming
Nintendo
Video Games
Video Game Difficulty
Playstation 2
Flashback 64
Playstation
Kirby
Game Development
Metroidvanias
Indie Games
Meta-Ph-List
Gamecube
Nostalgia
Retro Game Books
Mega Man X4
Game Preservation
Outer Wilds
Okage: Shadow King

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.

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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 i... more

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 i... more

Welcome to Pixels and Paragraphs, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is the bonus show, where you get to hear me, Darren Hupke, interview some of the raddest writers behind the greatest gaming books. Each episode, you’ll get to hear from a new gue... more

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 i... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Hunter
Co-host, co-founder, and co-producer of No Small Games
No Small Games
Episode: ORIGINS IV w/ Kate (No Small Games)
Ian Ferguson
Co-creator of Yokoi Kids Game Boy Game Collective; host of Completely Unnecessary Podcast and Extra Napkins
Yokoi Kids; Completely Unnecessary Podcast; Extra Napkins
Episode: ORIGINS III w/ Ian (Yokoi Kids)
Nate Drake
Author of I Am Not Good, The History of Cheating in Video Games
Retro Game Books
Episode: Nate Drake, I Am Not Good
Luis Aguasvivas
Returning guest and great friend of the show
Episode: CONSOLE STORY X w/ Luis
Emily Merritt
Co-host of NoSmallGames, indie game podcast
NoSmallGames
Episode: DIFFICULTY III w/ Emily Merritt (NoSmallGames)
Nadia Oxford
Writer, co-host of Axe of the Blood God, and contributor to Retronauts
Axe of the Blood God, Retronauts, Retro Game Books
Episode: Nadia Oxford, From Pixels to Prose
Matt Stormageddon
Returning guest, voice on the show
Podcaster (Fun & Games, Reignite)
Episode: ORIGINS II w/ Matt (aka Stormageddon)
Rusty Shackles
Artist, Rusty Shackles art
Independent artist, Eras of Wrestling contributor
Episode: OUTSIDE GAMING II w/ Rusty Shackles (Eras of Wrestling)
Audi Sorlie
Gaming industry veteran and lead producer at Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games
Episode: ORIGINS I w/ Audi Sorlie

Host

Darren Hupke
Host of Pixels and Polygons

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Love it

    One of my favorites. Always fun and easy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A_nelson99
    United Statesa month ago
  • Radical Show!!!

    Darren is locked in on all things pixels and polygons. If you are looking for some short but meaty dives into video games and video game consoles of this style and era give this show a listen!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    toozed
    United States2 months ago
  • Bite-sized goodness

    Punchy and to-the-point, every episode of Pixels and Polygons is a fascinating look into the nooks, crannies, and corners of video games and the people who play them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    itsmeaidan
    Canada10 months ago
  • Peak

    Darren’s as knowledgeable and passionate as anyone in the retrogaming scene, and Pixels and Polygons is as fun and informative a pod as there is. My highest rec!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DonCuerv0
    United States10 months ago
  • Tons of fun

    Darren is a fantastic host and the convos are lively and fun with a variety of really entertaining topics. A great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cool guy of all time
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The host balances nostalgia with practical insights, making conversations feel fresh.
A concise, engaging host who keeps conversations focused.
Hosts diverse guests with clear, thoughtful questions.
Great for fans of retro games and nerdy depth without getting dull.
Fun, informative, and easy to binge in short sessions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#166
Australia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#28
Netherlands/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#151
Netherlands/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ORIGINS IV w/ Kate (No Small Games)
Q: When did you start playing video games?
Kate recalls her early memories with her sisters, discovering gaming through a shared PS2 and ATV Off Road Fury 2, which sparked a lifelong interest that later blossomed into a passion for indie games and storytelling.
ORIGINS III w/ Ian (Yokoi Kids)
Q: What is an option or setting you always change before starting a game?
I usually turn off motion smoothing on PC and adjust colorblind settings if available, because color perception and visual clarity are essential for proper gameplay, especially since red highlights are used to indicate enemies.
CONSOLE STORY X w/ Luis
Q: What is one of your favorite gaming systems?
Luis highlights the GameCube as a defining system due to its memorable library, the distinctive controller, and how it balanced accessibility with depth, culminating in a compact, iconic identity.
Nadia Oxford, From Pixels to Prose
Q: What was the editing process like and how did feedback shape the final book?
She describes a rigorous, constructive editing phase where outside critique helped pivot the book toward a personal narrative, and emphasizes trusting editors to sharpen voice and structure.
Nadia Oxford, From Pixels to Prose
Q: When did the idea for this book first start and what sparked its personal angle?
Nadia explains the project began as a broader history idea around fan fiction but evolved after input from editors to focus on personal influences and storytelling, ultimately becoming a more intimate book rather than a purely research-based one.

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A concise, conversation-driven show focused on video games, especially retro and indie titles, hardware history, and personal origin stories in gaming. Episodes pair the host with a rotating cast of guests to explore niche topics, compare classic systems, and discuss how tastes evolve over time, often mixing nostalgia with contemporary perspectives. Notable strengths include short, punchy episodes that still dive into specific games, genres, or industry anecdotes, and a track record of engaging guests from diverse corners of gaming culture. This makes it appealing for listeners who enjoy deep dives into memory, design, and the cultural side of gaming, delivered in a friendly, conversational style.

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Pixels and Polygons launched 2 years ago and published 117 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Pixels and Polygons include:

1. Kate Hunter
2. Ian Ferguson
3. Nate Drake
4. Luis Aguasvivas
5. Emily Merritt
6. Nadia Oxford
7. Matt Stormageddon
8. Rusty Shackles

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