The key art to the Kongversation's "The Fall and Rise of Virtual Boy" episode. The Kongversation Season 14 episode template has been redone in full red and black, with an image of Donkey Kong Sr and Jr. (from Mario Clash) giving a thumbs-up in outer space. Space Puck (from Galactic Pinball) soars behind them.

We discuss DK Vine's perverse fascination with Virtual Boy on an all-new #Kongversation! @davidtlynch.bsky.social and I make the case that Virtual Boy is Nintendo's most misunderstood failure. Plus, we compare the experience of playing it on Switch with the original!

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Red renditions of Toad, Mario, Koopa Troopa, Princess Peach Toadstool, Donkey Kong Jr., Luigi, and Yoshi all hold tennis rackets in a screen from Mario's Tennis.

On the next #Kongversation, David and I will be spitting red-and-black discourse as we chat about the rebirth of Virtual Boy! We'll make the case that Nintendo's biggest failure is also its most interesting, while we debate how well Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics recreates the original experience!

The key art to the Kongversation's "Mario Tennis Fever First Impressions" episode. Baby Wario and Baby Waluigi approach Yellow Toad, Toad, Blue Toad, Daisy, Donkey Kong, Baby Luigi, and Baby Mario in a forest. Donkey Kong looks a bit surprised by it all.

What do we think of Mario Tennis Fever, Camelot's latest Mario ball smacker featuring Donkey and Diddy Kong? Dustin and I get into medical malpractice, adults pooing in diapers, and loads of spilled goo on the latest #Kongversation!

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Blue Toad, along with Toad and Yellow Toad, talks to Donkey Kong in a forest. "Any ideas, Donkey Kong?" Screenshot from Mario Tennis Fever.

Pandemics! Benjamin Buttoning! And, uh, tennis! On the next episode of the #Kongversation, we'll chat about DK's third appearance in the new era, the first time Diddy's been playable with his new look, and Mario shitting himself. @theflyingdustman.bsky.social and I will diagnose Mario Tennis Fever!

The key art to the Kongversation's "Stop 'N' Swop: A Denouement" episode. Donkey Kong stands on the podium within Wozza's Cave in Banjo-Kazooie, holding the Ice Key in his hands.

Steve from off of @rare-gamer.bsky.social has returned to the #Kongversation podcast to discuss the recent Stop 'N' Swop disclosure, which revealed how Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, and Banjo-Tooie would have interacted!

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Banjo jumps between the 'K' and 'O' on the Treasure Trove Cove Sandcastle floor. Screenshot from Banjo-Kazooie.

The next #Kongversation will see @rare-gamer.bsky.social back on the show to help Beak Bust out one more episode on Stop 'N' Swop! We'll be discussing Gregg Mayles' recent document dump on the fabled Rare N64 master plan that would unite Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Tooie, and more!

The key art to the Kongversation's "Dixie Kong in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD" episode. Dixie Kong and Donkey Kong look up as they stand at the base of Tiki Tong Tower.

The #Kongversation is back for its 14th season! On the premiere episode, @geekcritique.org and I discuss January's big Donkey Kong Country Returns HD update, which retconned Dixie Kong into the adventure!

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A wish list for our nation.
Jack Madrid shares his biggest hope for the Philippines in our latest Kongversation. A must-watch episode! Check it out now: youtu.be/3XevN82xhFU

#FrancisKong #Kongversation #CitiBank #Leadership #Filipino

The album artwork for the Kongversation's Season 14. In an homage to the Banadium Root, prismatic magenta-and-cyan bananas encircle a golden microphone in the Heart of Gold within the Planet Core. "DK Vine's The Kongversation" is written in the style of Donkey Kong Bananza's Ad Lib font used for in-game text and dialogue. Artwork by Dustin Jackson.

Deep in the heart of Donkey Kong Universe fandom, DK Vine's #Kongversation podcast has awoken! Yes, we're coming back to the surface for an all-new year of DK and Rare discussion. In the aftermath of Donkey Kong Bananza, our mouths will help your ears navigate this exciting new era for the series!

If you happened to see and hear him yesterday at SpeakersCon, you know that this man is truly dedicated and genuine in his craft. Listen to the Kongversation episode I had with Eri Neeman.

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#Kongversation #FrancisKong #EriNeeman

The key art to the Kongversation's "Dustin, Mitchell, and Jeff: Top 26 DKU Games!" Other Voices special. Diddy Kong juggles atop the 1st place podium in the Video Game Heroes award room. Meanwhile, instead of Mario, Yoshi, and/or Link, it's Banjo who's in 2nd place, and Conker is the character in 3rd.

Did you know that Jeff, Dustin, and Mitchell have been doing their own #Kongversation episodes, branded as "Other Voices" specials, exclusively for paid DK Vine Patrons? The latest, in which they rank the top 26 DKU games, is live today!

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JP Anglo’s advice for culinary students—in just 3 words. (youtu.be/onIKFkPTAlk)
Full episode on our channel.
Link in bio.

#Kongversation #FrancisKong #ChefJPAnglo #SarsaKitchen #advice #michelin #michelinstar #michelinchef

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In a world run by technology, what kind of next generation are we raising? Joyce Pring shares her honest reflection. Subscribe now and watch the full episode— youtu.be/RJmkptwb-fc?...

#Kongversation #JoycePring #AdultingWithJoycePring

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"Filipino food is misrepresented in UAE..." Let's hear about it from one of the best Filipino chef, JP Anglo.

Full episode here: youtu.be/9CAi3tN94jY

#Kongversation #FrancisKong #ChefJPAnglo #michelin #michelinstar #michelinchef

The key art to the Kongversation's "New Year's Forecast 2026" episode. On the deck of the Gangplank Galleon wreckage, Dixie Kong, Donkey Kong & Pauline, Cranky Kong (holding a shovel), and Diddy Kong pose as the sun sets behind Donkey Kong Island.

Streamed live earlier today on Twitch, the #Kongversation podcast wraps up a monumental year for Donkey Kong with a full reckoning of 2025... while looking ahead to what 2026 may bring for the entire DKU!

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Donkey Kong & Pauline stand on an overlook in the DK Isles and gaze out at a sunset over the ocean. Screenshot from Donkey Kong Bananza.

Join us at 5:30 PM EST/2:30 PM PT (10:30 PM GMT) for a live #Kongversation! Dustin and I will reflect on the monumental year that was in the Donkey Kong Universe while looking ahead at what 2026 may bring... all the while counting down to midnight in Twycross!

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The key art to the Kongversation's "Season of Thieves: Season 17" episode. The pirate Captain Cussin' Russel stands on the beach of an Outpost wearing a Rare Ruby Hat and admiring a red ruby with the Rare logo within.

Before the year is out, the #Kongversation checks back in on the Rare side of things with some thoughts on Sea of Thieves' recently-concluded Season 17! Did Smugglers' Tide deposit some much-needed improvements to the game's narrative structure, or is it still washed?

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The pirate Ragin' Reigle, dressed in Smugglers' League clothing, stands above a map table in a secret cavern on the island Wanderers Refuge. Several trinkets have been placed on top. Screenshot from Sea of Thieves.

We won't be streaming Sea of Thieves today, but Jeff and I will be recording a #Kongversation about it! Before the year is out, we'll discuss all of the additions and refinements that Season 17 brought to Rare's long-running adventure, including the Smugglers' League, Seasonal Acts, and more!

The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Bananza - YouTube Journey through Donkey Kong Bananza as Hyle and a rotating Donkey Kong superfan discuss every single world in the game! These episodes of the Kongversation f...

Would you like to relive Donkey Kong Bananza without all of the button-slapping or any eye strain? Sit back and listen to all 20 #Kongversation deep dives from this year, now curated in a playlist. From Ingot Isle to Emerald Rush, each episode is designed to be spoiler-free beyond that world!

The key art to the Kongversation's "Donkey Kong Bananza: Emerald Rush" episode. Donkey Kong (dressed in a VoidCo Helmet, VoidCo Employee ID badge, and VoidCo Britches) & Pauline (dressed in VoidCo Regalia) stand on the Kongo Beach overlooking the Gangplank Galleon at sunset. A statue of Donkey Kong & Pauline can be seen on the left.

The #Kongversation wraps up its 2025 Donkey Kong Bananza coverage! @theogsxips.bsky.social stops by to discuss Emerald Rush, the monthly events, the statues celebrating DK series heritage, and how the mode can serve as a bridge to the next Donkey Kong game!

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2025 growth for The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion. ^144% Total audience ^999% Total new audience 8.7K Listening hours

The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion’s top countries for 2025. 1. United States 2. United Kingdom 3. Brazil 4. Sweden 5. Australia

The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion’s 2025 growth outpaced 85% of other podcasts.

The #Kongversation podcast had totally organic growth this year buoyed by nothing but our staggering personal charms. It definitely wasn’t the reveal and release of a huge Game of the Year contender that we talked about for months on end.

Now live! Jump right into our official YouTube channel for the full episode. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment!

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#Kongversation #JoycePring #FrancisKong #AdultingWithJoycePring

Donkey Kong & Pauline stand on the remains of Void Kong's Pay-Dirt Piledriver on the shore of DK Island, now refashioned as the new headquarters of Void Company, complete with a wooden and tin shack erected behind Void Kong himself. Screenshot from Donkey Kong Bananza.

It's our last Bananza episode of the year! On the next #Kongversation, @theogsxips.bsky.social and I will discuss Emerald Rush, including the events and unlockable statues from across DK history! We'll break down how Bananza's final, final ending is really just a bridge to Donkey Kong's future!

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Millennials vs. Gen Z — do they really see life differently?

In this Kongversation, Joyce Pring shares her take on how each generation views life in different lenses. Full episode drops tomorrow!

#Kongversation #JoycePring #FrancisKong

The key art to the Kongversation's "Tiers of a Kong: Donkey Kong Country 2" episode. Aboard the Flying Krock, Kaptain K. Rool sucks a Tier Maker list into his blunderbuss, with various DKC2 characters therein, including Dixie Kong, Rattly, Wrinkly Kong, Squitter, Kreepy Krow, and Diddy Kong.

Just as we did with the original DKC, Jeff and I ranked all 24 of Donkey Kong Country 2's unique characters on a tier list #Kongversation! We're judging Kongs, Animal Buddies, Bosses, and other notables... using only the criteria of their presentation through 1995!

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The key art to the Kongversation's "Rare Collection 1 First Impressions" episode. Renders of Forest Wong, Conker, and Forest Guardian are positioned above a promotional image for Rare Collection 1 on the Evercade, featuring the box art against a 1980s-style purple and black gradient.

It's a bonus #Kongversation where Matt and I discuss Rare Collection 1 for Evercade, including the first-ever reissue of Conker's Pocket Tales! Does it still hold up? Did it ever? What do we think of this format? And what future Rare Collections would we like to see?

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Cranky Kong admonishes Diddy Kong in the Monkey Museum. "Diddy, I thought you were a cheap character in DKC, but Dixie is even worse! It should be me on my own, that it should!" Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

On the next #Kongversation, Jeff will return for another Tiers of a Kong, as we put the original Donkey Kong Country 2's Kongs, Krems, Bosses, Animal Buddies, and Screech through Tier Maker to find out who ranks highest! Who will sit atop K. Rool's Keep, and who will be knocked into the swamp?

Indeed, success is always a process. It is never easy. It is not instant.

If you haven't watched this meaningful Kongversation with Anna Magkawas of Luxe Beauty and Wellness Group, this is your sign! WATCH: youtu.be/v_Qragmn1Rc

#Kongversation #FrancisKong #AnnaMagkawas

The key art to the Kongversation's "Manual Transmission: Donkey Kong Country 2" episode. Alongside a blurred Super Nintendo Entertainment System console (NTSC colors) and the Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction manual, a pop-up render of Cranky Kong in an orange starburst says, "I don't know how this got a Kongversation! It seems any old trash can worm its way through these days..."

Slightly over 30 pages long? That'll take us three-and-a-half hours! We continue our Donkey Kong Country 2 retrospectives with a #Kongversation look back at its cherished instruction booklet!

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Conker stands by the windmill in Willow Woods. Screenshot from Rare Collection 1 on the Evercade.

On the next #Kongversation, Matt and I will chat about Rare Collection 1, which includes the first-ever reissue of Conker's Pocket Tales! How are we enjoying the Evercade format? How does Pocket Tales play 26 years later? And what other releases would we like to see from the Rare Collection line?