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Kirby Conversations | Exploring Kirby, Nintendo, and More

Kirby Conversations | Exploring Kirby, Nintendo, and More

Kirby Conversations 62 Episodes Jun 3, 2026

Kirby Conversations is a monthly podcast dedicated to Nintendo's iconic video game character Kirby. Hosted by Sean Douglass, Bridget, and Gigi, the show delves into over 30 years of Kirby games, history, and culture, as well as related topics like Super Smash Bros. and HAL Laboratory. It aims to be an entertaining and educational exploration of Kirby's impact on the gaming industry. The podcast is part of the Sound Stone Network, which focuses on video game history.

Episodes

Don't Sleep on Kirby Battle Royale (But Do Use the Sleep Ability) Jun 3, 2026 1:26:14 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
More Non-Kirby Games We'd Recommend to Kirby Fans May 5, 2026 1:15:28 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
A Roundtable with Kinix and SUPAH on Competitive Kirby Air Riders Apr 8, 2026 1:12:55 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 m
Bonus Mailbag Episode: Our Favorite Bosses and the Mysteries of Shiver Star Mar 24, 2026 51:11 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 a
Channeling Success: How Given Created YouTube's Popular Channel Kirby Mar 3, 2026 1:04:16 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
How a Team of Animation Veterans Brought Us Kirby: Right Back at Ya! Feb 4, 2026 1:08:30 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 t
It's Kirby to Rock A Rhyme: More Kirby Air Riders and Winter Games Jan 6, 2026 1:04:01 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
Updates for 2026 and Sound Stone Holiday Giveaway! Dec 22, 2025 2:06 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
On the Road Again: Unsurprisingly, We Really Like Kirby Air Riders Dec 3, 2025 1:25:10 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
What if Video Games Stopped Receiving Patches? (with Nic McConnell) Nov 12, 2025 27:04 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—an
How Kirby: Triple Deluxe Embraced the Creativity of the 3DS Nov 5, 2025 1:09:54 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,
Roll Claying Game: Rainbow Curse and the Wii U in 2025 (with Nic McConnell) Oct 8, 2025 1:13:06 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.

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