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Kirby Conversations

Kirby Conversations is a monthly podcast on Nintendo's famous video game character Kirby, presented by writer and podcaster Sean Douglass, Kirby collector and artist Bridge, 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.

Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Network, a network of independent podcasts covering video game history.

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#61
September 2 · 43 min
Why is Kirby's Dream Land 3 Selling for Over $1000?
Kirby's Dream Land 3 has long been an expensive Super Nintendo game, but lately its been selling for over $1000! How did this game—which is readily available to play in the Switch's Nintendo Classics library—get so expensive? For this shorter episode, Sean, Bridget, and Gigi look back at the unique situations around the game's release, general changes in the prices of retro games, and other factors to figure out just how Kirby's Dream Land 3 became such a valuable and sought-after title. Questions or comments about the show? We always love hearing from listeners, and you can reach us at mail@kirbyconversations.com or submit your question to us on social media. Sean also has a new podcast covering the GameCube, Dreamcast, and other games of the 2000s called Millennium Edition, and we hope you will subscribe to that one as well! Find it on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. It's the first Sound Stone Network original podcast, and we would love to have your help in building an audience for this new show. The Sound Stone Network is a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. In addition to Kirby Conversations and Millennium Edition, our shows also include Darren Hupke's interview show Pixels and Polygons, Gooey and McKenna's Nintendo 64 history podcast Flashback 64, and Nic McConnell's game manual stream Instruction Derby. Our opening music is by diamondthorns and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). This episode was edited by Gooey and Sean. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KirbyConversations IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridge Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#60
August 5 · 1 hr 12 min
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is a Remake With Its Own Identity
If you want to remake a game, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is a perfect example of how to do it. It keeps almost everything players loved about the original Kirby's Adventure while adding new elements, quality of life adjustments, multiplayer, and even the opportunity to play as Meta-Knight. Rather than replacing the original, it offers a separate but familiar experience, wrapped in a new visual style and ready to be taken on the go with the Game Boy Advance. Joining Sean, Gigi, and Bridge today is writer, DJ, and podcaster Matt "Stormageddon" (@djstormageddon.com), here to share why Nightmare in Dream Land might be his favorite Kirby game of all time. And in addition to the main discussion, the group also closes the episode by looking more broadly back at the Game Boy Advance to share their other GBA recommendations. Questions or comments about the show? We always love hearing from listeners, and you can reach us at mail@kirbyconversations.com or submit your question to us on social media. For more from Matt, you can listen to their other shows the "Fun" & Games Podcast and Reignite. Sean also has a new podcast covering the GameCube, Dreamcast, and other games of the 2000s called Millennium Edition, and we hope you will subscribe to that one as well! Find it on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. It's the first Sound Stone Network original podcast, and we would love to have your help in building an audience for this new show. The Sound Stone Network is a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. In addition to Kirby Conversations and Millennium Edition, our shows also include Darren Hupke's interview show Pixels and Polygons, Gooey and McKenna's Nintendo 64 history podcast Flashback 64, and Nic McConnell's game manual stream Instruction Derby. Our opening music is by diamondthorns and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KirbyConversations IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridge Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#59
July 7 · 1 hr 26 min
Discussing UltRank's 2026 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tier List
We know listeners have been requesting more Smash Bros. content, so today we're going deep into the weeds of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate meta with friend of the show Lucy "Winters" Hayes (@lucyelise.bsky.social on Bluesky). Lucy is a longtime Smash Bros. competitive player and commentator, and Sean and Gigi are talking with her about UltRank's carefully assembled 2026 SSBU tier list that was just posted in May. (You can find the list here, and it may be helpful to look at during our conversation.) As Sean and Gigi ask questions about the list, Lucy is more than happy to provide a wealth of knowledge on why the competitive community ranks different characters the way they do. We also discuss what characters may still have unexplored potential, how interested players can start getting involved in their local Smash Bros. scenes., and the other fighting games Lucy's been enjoying lately. Questions or comments about the show? Are there any changes you would make to UltRank's new tier list? We always love hearing from listeners, and you can reach us at mail@kirbyconversations.com or submit your question to us on social media. Sean also has a new podcast covering the GameCube, Dreamcast, and other games of the 2000s called Millennium Edition, and we hope you will subscribe to that one as well! Find it on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. It's the first Sound Stone Network original podcast, and we would love to have your help in building an audience for this new show. The Sound Stone Network is a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. In addition to Kirby Conversations and Millennium Edition, our shows also include Darren Hupke's interview show Pixels and Polygons, Gooey and McKenna's Nintendo 64 history podcast Flashback 64, and Nic McConnell's game manual stream Instruction Derby. Our opening music is by diamondthorns and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). This episode was edited by Sean and Gooey. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KirbyConversations IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#58
June 3 · 1 hr 26 min
Don't Sleep on Kirby Battle Royale (But Do Use the Sleep Ability)
Kirby Battle Royale is a game often considered one of the worst Kirby games, and it was no doubt disappointing that the game wasn't larger in scope or equipped with better online features (especially for a game all about multiplayer battles). But behind the game's flaws is a clever minigame collection with surprisingly good 3D Kirby combat, a lot of unlockables, and creative experiments that still make the game stand out today. It was the first Kirby game to offer native support for online multiplayer, it offered post-launch DLC, and it gave players the rare opportunity to vote on new abilities to add to the game (introducing the only appearance of Sleep as a combat ability). While it might have fallen short of its potential, it's not short on fun gameplay, so for this episode, Sean, Gigi, and Bridget are giving Royale the royal treatment to show how you can acknowledge the game's flaws while still finding a lot to enjoy in it. Questions or comments about the show? We always love hearing from listeners, and you can reach us at mail@kirbyconversations.com or submit your question to us on social media. Sean also has a new podcast covering the GameCube, Dreamcast, and other games of the 2000s called Millennium Edition, and we hope you will subscribe to that one as well! Find it on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. It's the first Sound Stone Network original podcast, and we would love to have your help in building an audience for this new show. The Sound Stone Network is a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. In addition to Kirby Conversations and Millennium Edition, our shows also include Darren Hupke's interview show Pixels and Polygons, Gooey and McKenna's Nintendo 64 history podcast Flashback 64, and Nic McConnell's game manual stream Instruction Derby. Our opening music is by Megan Kelz and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). This episode was edited by Sean and Gooey. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KirbyConversations IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#57
May 5 · 1 hr 15 min
More Non-Kirby Games We'd Recommend to Kirby Fans
What makes a game a good Kirby-adjacent recommendation? Is it the ability to use enemy powers? Smash Bros.-like controls? Or maybe just solid platforming with a round, memorable character? For this episode, we cover all of these elements and more with another list of non-Kirby games we think Kirby fans should try. We're deliberately going in this weeds with some of these choices, spanning multiple consoles and even one never-released Super Famicom title, and we hope you walk away having learned about at least a few new games you want to check out. Questions or comments about the show? We always love hearing from listeners, and you can reach us at mail@kirbyconversations.com or submit your question to us on social media. Sean also has a new podcast covering the GameCube, Dreamcast, and other games of the 2000s called Millennium Edition, and we hope you will subscribe to that one as well! Find it on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. It's the first Sound Stone Network original podcast, and we would love to have your help in building an audience for this brand new show. The Sound Stone Network is a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. In addition to Kirby Conversations and Millennium Edition, our shows also include Darren Hupke's interview show Pixels and Polygons, Gooey and McKenna's Nintendo 64 history podcast Flashback 64, and Nic McConnell's game manual stream Instruction Derby. This episode also includes an ad from Tokyo Game Life, a podcast we really think our listeners will like! Check it out at https://tokyogamelife.com/ or on your podcast platform of choice. Our opening music is by Megan Kelz and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). This episode was edited by Sean and Gooey. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KirbyConversations IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#56
April 8 · 1 hr 12 min
A Roundtable with Kinix and SUPAH on Competitive Kirby Air Riders
For this episode, Sean and Bridget are joined by two guests from the Kirby Air Riders competitive community, Kinix and SUPAH! Kinix is a freelance game developer, Kirby Air Ride veteran, and moderator of the Kirby Air Ride Online Discord server. SUPAH is a streamer and competitive player also active with Mario Kart and other racing games. Join us a for a chill conversation on how the competitive meta of Air Riders is evolving, how to follow the community's regular tournaments, and some of their favorite recent moments and experiences with the game. They have some awesome stories to tell, and chatting with them has only made us even more excited about everything Air Riders has to offer both casual and competitive players. You can follow Kinix and their projects at @kinix.bsky.social and on Patreon, and you can follow SUPAH at his links here. Stay up to date on all things competitive Kirby Air Riders at www.youtube.com/@KirbyAirRideOnline, and join the KAR Online Discord at https://discord.gg/WqDsUZpW. This episode also includes an ad from Tokyo Game Life, a podcast we really think our listeners will like! Check it out at https://tokyogamelife.com/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. Our shows include Darren Hupke's interview show Pixels and Polygons, Gooey and McKenna's Nintendo 64 history podcast Flashback 64, and Nic McConnell's game manual stream Instruction Derby. Our opening music is by Megan Kelz and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KirbyConversations IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#55
March 24 · 51 min
Bonus Mailbag Episode: Our Favorite Bosses and the Mysteries of Shiver Star
Is this bonus episode, Sean, Bridget, and Gigi are answering more listener questions, covering their favorite bosses, Kirby Super Star ninja tech, the mysterious Earth-like features of Kirby 64's Shiver Star, and more. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions to the show, and if you'd like to share something with us, like a discussion question or a recommendation for a future episode, we're always excited to hear from listeners. You can reach us at mail@kirbyconversations.com or submit your question to us on social media. We've gotten quite a few questions as well that were wondering general questions about Kirby, with some people wondering about the number of abilities in certain games, whether the character came before the vacuum cleaner brand, whether Kirby was a specific type of animal, why he is "so hungry," and others where we thought the best answer might just be to direct people to other resources about Kirby. You can listen to Masahiro Sakurai discuss his initial creation of Kirby here, and he also talks about the development history of many Kirby games on his YouTube channel. https://wikirby.com/, where Gigi is Editor-in-Chief, is an excellent resource for specific game details, and you can also look back at our episode library to see if we've looked at the history of a game you were curious about, too. So thank you to Kattari, Laney, William S., Saia, Allura G., Grey, Nick Randall, Erica S., Hannah Williamson, Griffin, Enrique S., and Janet N. for their questions that were focused on either who Kirby is or Kirby trivia. Hopefully answering in this format helps clear up the things you were curious about. :) Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. Our shows include Darren Hupke's interview show Pixels and Polygons, Gooey and McKenna's Nintendo 64 history podcast Flashback 64, and Nic McConnell's game manual stream Instruction Derby. Our opening music is by Megan Kelz and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KirbyConversations IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#54
March 3 · 1 hr 4 min
Channeling Success: How Given Created YouTube's Popular Channel Kirby
In this episode, Sean interviews Given, the creator behind the YouTube channel Channel Kirby. Channel Kirby offers creative, thoughtful, and polished commentary on the Kirby series, and people have noticed, with some of the channel's most popular videos reaching over 100,000 views. In our conversation, Given shares how he got started with the channel, some of his YouTube strategies, his favorite Kirby games, and what kind of presence Kirby has in Germany, his home country. And of course we ask the question all listeners are wondering: could you make a hour-long episode or video about Kirby Slide? Questions or comments about the show? Feel free to email us your thoughts at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may share them on a future episode. We encourage listeners to watch and subscribe to Channel Kirby at https://www.youtube.com/@channel_kirby. Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. Our shows include Darren Hupke's interview show Pixels and Polygons, Gooey and McKenna's Nintendo 64 history podcast Flashback 64, and Nic McConnell's game manual stream Instruction Derby. Our opening music is by Megan Kelz and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KirbyConversations IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#53
February 4 · 1 hr 8 min
How a Team of Animation Veterans Brought Us Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
We know listeners have been asking for an episode on Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, so for this episode Sean and Gigi are finally unpacking the surreal charms of Kirby's anime series. Sean is relatively new to the show, while Gigi is more familiar and has watched it in multiple languages. Together they go over the history of the show's development, trivia, surprising connections between the animation team and other Kirby games, and their own thoughts on what it's like to watch this fun, if decidedly different, take on the Kirby universe in 2026. What did you think of Kirby: Right Back at Ya!? Feel free to email us your thoughts at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may share them on a future episode. Kirby Conversations is part of the Sound Stone Podcast Network, a collective of independent podcasters covering video game history. Our shows include Darren Hupke's interview show Pixels and Polygons, Gooey and McKenna's Nintendo 64 history podcast Flashback 64, and Nic McConnell's game manual stream Instruction Derby. Our opening music is by Megan Kelz and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KirbyConversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#52
January 6 · 1 hr 4 min
It's Kirby to Rock A Rhyme: More Kirby Air Riders and Winter Games
For this episode, Sean and Bridget are hitting the streets and the slopes with more discussion of Kirby Air Riders and a batch of winter game recommendations. After breaking down some competitive strategies for City Trial, they consider other games that are a good fit for the winter months, including snowboarding games and the SSX series. (The earliest unreleased versions of Kirby Air Ride for the Nintendo 64 actually seemed to have a lot in common with snowboarding games, so the genres have some common connections.) And of course, they had to mention the Air Riders patch notes—because Rick was apparently just too powerful. How do you feel about Air Riders so far? And what games are you playing this winter? Feel free to email us your thoughts at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may share them on a future episode. 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 and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Youtube: www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-Network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2025 · 2 min
Updates for 2026 and Sound Stone Holiday Giveaway!
Happy holidays everyone! This is just a quick update to share that we are running a holiday giveaway with the podcasts Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, our fellow shows in the Sound Stone Network. From now until January 1st, if you subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-Network, you'll be automatically entered to win a $100 Nintendo gift card. We will choose a random subscriber on 1/1/26 and contact you if you have won (so please make sure your profile is public or there is some visible way to reach you). We do plan to grow and expand our video content for that channel in 2026, and we'd love to have you join us there, too. We also have a few other updates about what we hope to cover on the podcast next year. If you have any requests for what you'd like to hear on the show, please let us know on social media or reach out at mail@kirbyconversations.com. Thank you for listening to the show this year, and we'll be back with more Kirby Conversations in January. Links: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Other shows in our network: Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64 Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#51
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
On the Road Again: Unsurprisingly, We Really Like Kirby Air Riders
Kirby Air Riders is finally here, and Bridget, Sean, and Gigi are breaking down their early impressions. While it probably won't come as a surprise that we all really like the game, we have a lot to share about our first few days playing both solo and together in multiplayer. Since the game is still so new, we're avoiding spoilers in this one and just sharing our general thoughts on its signature Sakurai design elements, our favorite tracks, characters, and modes, and the appeal we think this game might have even for people who don't normally play Kirby games. Bridget and Gigi also share their thoughts on the impressive new Air Riders amiibo, and we reflect what the game might mean for the future of Kirby (and Smash Bros.?). While we're excited to finally have the game in our hands, we're also curious about your impressions, too. How do you feel about Air Riders so far? Feel free to email us your thoughts at mail@kirbyconversations.com, and we may share them on a future episode. 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 and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). This episode was edited by Sean and Flashback 64's Gooey. Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Youtube: www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-Network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#50
Nov 12, 2025 · 27 min
What if Video Games Stopped Receiving Patches? (with Nic McConnell)
On a recent episode of Darren Hupke's podcast Pixels and Polygons (linked here), friend of the show Nic McConnell shared a "hot take" about video game patches. We'll let Nic share the nuances of his take in the show itself, but he was essentially expressing that he thought video games should not be patched as often as they are. We thought this was an intriguing idea worth unpacking even further—and one that was perhaps not quite as controversial as it was initially presented. What is gained and lost when players can no longer access the original version of a game? Do we miss the jank found in many retro games, that today can get ironed out as soon as its discovered? And what does this all mean for Kirby? Join us for a patch-perfect episode of Kirby Conversations all about patches, updates, and version histories. 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 above mentioned Pixels and Polygons and Flashback 64, and we encourage you to check out those shows as well! 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 and arranged by Duncan "PixelTea" Smith (https://duncansmith.carrd.co/). Join us online: Kirby Conversations Bluesky: @kirbyconversations.bsky.social IG: @kirbyconversations Sound Stone Network Bluesky: @soundstone.network Youtube: www.youtube.com/@SoundStone-Network Bridget Bluesky: @kabulaqueen.bsky.social Sean Douglass Bluesky: @seandouglass.bsky.social Gigi Carrd link Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#49
Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
How Kirby: Triple Deluxe Embraced the Creativity of the 3DS
2014's Kirby: Triple Deluxe marked Kirby's debut on the 3DS. Combining Kirby's familiar 2D platforming with 3D effects, motion controls, and other functionalities of the 3DS, it's a true product of the quirky, experimental energy of early 2010's Nintendo. Gigi is our host today, and with Sean and Bridget, we're looking back at what made Triple Deluxe special. We explore its history, share trivia, and remember its particular connections with MiiVerse and StreetPass. And, of course, we also speculate on whether Taranza would join Air Riders–which we now know is a resounding yes! 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 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 Gigi Carrd link Ky "Captain Dangerous" Parker IG: @captaindangerous Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#48
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
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.
#47
Sep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
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.
#46
Aug 20, 2025 · 21 min
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.
#45
Aug 6, 2025 · 38 min
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.
#44
Jul 23, 2025 · 1 hr
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.
#43
Jul 9, 2025 · 47 min
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.

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