Best Playtonic Podcasts (2024)

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1214 - The DKU Draft 2024 Analysis 1:15:57

23h ago1:15:57

1:15:57

The results are in! DK Vine's Patrons (https://www.patreon.com/dkvine) have voted on who drafted the best library of DKU games on the DKU Draft 2024 Special. Hyle and Jeff analyze the politics of DKU fandom and what went into drafting the winning team (as well as the losing two)!By www.DKVine.com

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Masters of the Air - Jonathan Halliwell (Sgt William DeBlassio) 1:00:15

13h ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Band of Brothers continues to meet Masters of the Air In this episode, Matt and Doug are joined by actor Jonathan Halliwell who portrayed Sgt William DeBlassio in AppleTVs 'Masters of the Air'. Support the Show.By We Happy Few 506

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1213 - Sea of Thieves: Season Eleven 2:04:12

1d ago2:04:12

2:04:12

We get into all of the features, both exciting and controversial, of the Shmegoobagooba's Season Eleven! Yes, welcome to Worm Week. Rare's doubled it! Number go up :)By www.DKVine.com

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Masters of the Air - Ian Dunnett Jnr (Lt Ronald Bailey) 53:38

5d ago53:38

53:38

Band of Brothers meets Masters of the Air In this weeks episode, joining Matt and Doug is actor Ian Dunnett Jnr, who played Lt Ronald Bailey in AppleTVs 'Masters of the Air'. Support the Show.By We Happy Few 506

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1212 - The DKU Draft 2024 Special 1:47:22

7d ago1:47:22

1:47:22

Inspired by the NFL Draft, the Kongversation sits down Hyle, Jeff, and Mitchell to each draft five Donkey Kong Universe video games for their respective teams. With a mad scramble to recruit the favorites, it quickly becomes a mad scramble of gamesmanship and heartbreak. Which captain will score the superior DKU library?…

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Masters of the Air - Ben Song (Maj Ben Spong) 52:08

12d ago52:08

52:08

Band of Brothers meets Masters of the Air continues... Joining Matt and Doug in this episode is actor Ben Spong, who portrayed Major 'Ollie' Turner in Masters of the Air. Ben has an incredible perspective of being a featured actor, supporting artist (extra) and body double, all in one show. #wehappyfew506 #bandofbrothers #mastersoftheair #appletv #…

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1211 - Gibb Cribs: Banjo's House 2:59:59

14d ago2:59:59

2:59:59

One of the most iconic and enduring locations in the Donkey Kong Universe, Banjo's comfy country cottage tucked away in Spiral Mountain has been the starting point of nearly every adventure he and Kazooie have embarked on since 1998. Hyle and Dustin break down the history, and the hidden secrets, of this charming bear den!…

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Masters of the Air - Louis Greatorex (Lt 'Bubbles' Payne 58:47

19d ago58:47

58:47

Joining Matt and Doug in todays episode is actor Louis Greatorex who portrayed Lt 'Bubbles' Payne in Masters of the Air. Tune in as we hear about Louis experience on the set of AppleTVs Masters of the Air. #wehappyfew506 #bandofbrothers #mastersoftheair #appletv Support the Show.By We Happy Few 506

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1210 - New Animated Film Based on the World of Super Mario Bros. Speculation Center 1:56:20

21d ago1:56:20

1:56:20

Nintendo and Illumination have announced they're releasing "a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros." in 2026. The question that naturally arises with such odd phrasing is, will this be a direct sequel to the previous film or the purported Donkey Kong spinoff? The Kongversation champs some popcorn and slanders some Hollywood star…

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1209 - Attack of the Call Sack! 3:10:30

28d ago3:10:30

3:10:30

The Kongversation once again opens up the Call Sack! Our listeners called the DK Vine Hotline at 1-202-630-VINE to prompt us on what to discuss across the wide Donkey Kong Universe!By www.DKVine.com

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Masters of the Air - Riley Neldam 1:08:47

1M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Joining the boys is actor Riley Neldam, who played Sgt Michael Boccuzzi in AppleTVs hit TV show 'Masters of the Air from Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. For more content from We Happy Few 506 follow us on the links below. Website and online shop - http://www.wehappyfew506.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wehappyfew506/ Facebook - https://w…

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1208 - DKU Architects: Gregg Mayles 3:12:15

1M ago3:12:15

3:12:15

In DKU Architects, the Kongversation examines the creative philosophies behind the minds that helped shape the Donkey Kong Universe. Up first is the design brilliance of Gregg Mayles, the creative juggernaut at Rare who lent his talents to Donkey Kong Country, Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, Sea of Thieves, and more!…

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1207 - Character Witness: Tiptup 2:58:34

1M ago2:58:34

2:58:34

Hey, it's Tiptup! Believe it or not, Diddy Kong Racing's speedy turtle, who would go on to become a minor character in the Banjo-Kazooie series, was once one of Rare's most popular characters. Learn about the fervent late 1990s devotion to the maestro as we explore his life history on the Kongversation!…

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1206 - Stop 'N' Swop: A Magnification 2:10:27

1M ago2:10:27

2:10:27

Why do a fourth episode on Stop 'N' Swop? What more could possibly be said for the fabled scrapped feature that would have connected Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Tooie, and at least three more of Rare's N64 titles? Steve from off of Rare Gamer is back to take it to the fridge, freezer, or shower!…

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Adam Long 58:39

1M ago58:39

58:39

Band of Brothers meets Masters of the Air continues... Joining the boys this week is actor Adam Long, who portrayed Captain Benny DeMarco in the smash hit show Masters of the Air, that is currently streaming on AppleTV, as well as Dunkirk, Happy Valley and many more! Support the Show.By We Happy Few 506

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1205 - Super Mario Bros. 2 and the Donkey Kong Country Fan 4:25:09

2M ago4:25:09

4:25:09

The Kongversation discussing a Super Mario Bros. game? What? Why? Because it takes one of the world's biggest Donkey Kong Country fans, as well as one of the world's biggest Sonic the Hedgehog fans, to talk about the virtues of the most maligned and misunderstood entry in the Super Mario series. Hyle and Josh Wallen chat about Super Mario Bros. 2!…

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Laird MacIntosh (Band of Brothers and Masters of the Air) 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Joining us this week is Laird MacIntosh, who was a Military Advisor on Band of Brothers and Masters of the Air. Laird is an accomplished actor but during this podcast, we hear him catch up with Matt and Doug they talk about his time on Band of Brothers and also working on AppleTVs Master of the Air. Support the Show.…

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1204 - Sea of Thieves: Season Ten 2:17:11

2M ago2:17:11

2:17:11

The Kongversation catches up with Sea of Thieves' final months of 2023 with the three big new features added to the game: Guilds, the Skull of Siren Song, and Safer Seas!By www.DKVine.com

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1203 - 10 Years of Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze 3:26:07

2M ago3:26:07

3:26:07

The most recent new, standalone Donkey Kong game is now one decade old. It's a dubious, depressing milestone for any DK fan, but Hyle's joined by The Cartoon Gamer, Malik, to help look on the bright side of things and warm the cold sensation of 10 years wandering the frozen tundra!By www.DKVine.com

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1202 - Surprises under Every Tree 2:00:20

2M ago2:00:20

2:00:20

Hyle and Cameron discuss Rare's sudden, surprising multiplatform spread across Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation consoles! Between five more titles arriving on Nintendo Switch Online and Sea of Thieves coming to PlayStation 5, what does the future hold for the rest of Rare's past and present?By www.DKVine.com

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1201 - Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) First Impressions 2:11:36

2M ago2:11:36

2:11:36

The Kongversation kicks off its 12th season! After discussing some news about DK Vine up front, Hyle and Dustin get into their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch remake of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. While the original is controversial in certain corners of Donkey Kong fandom, does the remake hit any differently 20 years later?…

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Josh Bolt from Masters of the Air and Catch 22 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Band of Brothers meets Masters of the Air (and Catch 22) Joining us this week is actor Josh Bolt, who played Lt Pappy Lewis in AppleTv Masters of the Air as well as Dunbar in Catch 22, which was directed by George Clooney. Josh talks to us about his time on Catch 22 and filming in Italy and the bond they created as well as his time on Masters of th…

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John Clark of the 100th Bomb Group 59:21

3M ago59:21

59:21

Joining Matt and Doug this week is veteran of the 100th Bomb Group, John Clark, who joined the Bloody Hundredth in 1944. John talks to us about where he was when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour, where he did his training and travelling across from the U.S to the UK and landing in Valley, Wales. As John spoke to us about being on a mission, we h…

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Masters of the Air's Bailey Brook 49:33

3M ago49:33

49:33

Joining us for these weeks episode is a special one for us, hot on the tail of the latest episode release of Masters of the Air, is Bailey Brook, who played Sgt Charles Bailey, who we see as part of an escape and evasion story line in episode 4. Support the Show.

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Catch up with Matt and Doug 43:36

3M ago43:36

43:36

In this weeks episode we catch up with Matt and Doug, where Matt is now recording from the States and they talk about how life is for him settling back there and also our latest tour to Bastogne and......and a spoiler for what our next tour focus will be! For more content from We Happy Few 506 follow us on the links below. Website and online shop -…

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Henry Nixon From The Pacific 1:03:27

4M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

In this weeks episode, Matt is joined by Henry Nixon who portrayed Lt Hugh Corrigan in HBO's The Pacific, they chat sport, being an actor in Australia, the upcoming 3rd Segment of the Hanks / Spielberg Trilogy with Masters of the Air released soon after we air this episode. Henry also talks to us about how he got the role on The Pacific, which role…

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Rene Moreno who played Joseph Ramirez in Band of Brothers 53:48

4M ago53:48

53:48

Joining us this week is Band of Brothers actor Rene Moreno, who portrayed Joseph Ramirez in the show. Rene talks to us about how he got into acting and how he ended up on Band of Brothers and beyond. Incredible guy, that both Matt and Doug haven't seen in over 20 years! Support the Show.By We Happy Few 506

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Seth from SNAFU Podcast 1:08:44

4M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Joining Matt and Doug this week is Seth from the SNAFU Podcast, who chat about the upcoming Apple TV Masters of the Air show, what inspired Seth into starting his podcast and Seth turns the tables on Matt and Doug by asking them questions about their time on Band of Brothers! For more content from We Happy Few 506 follow us on the links below. Webs…

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Catch Up With Matt and Doug 47:38

4M ago47:38

47:38

Catch up with Matt and Doug as we start 2024! For more content from We Happy Few 506 follow us on the links below. Website and online shop - http://www.wehappyfew506.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wehappyfew506/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeHappyFew506 Subscribe and support us and gain access to exclusive content and Battlefield…

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1147 - New Year's Forecast 2024 1:46:37

4M ago1:46:37

1:46:37

DK Vine rings in 2024 for the UK while ringing out Season 11 of the podcast. What does 2024 look like for the Donkey Kong Universe, specifically the Donkey Kong franchise, Banjo-Kazooie, and Yooka-Laylee?By www.DKVine.com

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Mini 029 - The New Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World Ad 34:46

4M ago34:46

34:46

We discuss the recent 30-second ad for the upcoming Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World!By www.DKVine.com

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Mini 028 - Extra Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze Chat! 27:16

4M ago27:16

27:16

Following up on the Spotlight episode for 2003's browser game, Hyle and Josh are back with some surprising revelations about Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze and Skyworks Technologies, Inc., the studio behind the magic! Be sure to watch the YouTube version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00vNYtO3T78 for the full effect!…

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1146 - Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island 2:57:28

5M ago2:57:28

2:57:28

2023 saw a unique video game crossover when the world of LucasArts' Monkey Island, the classic point-and-click adventure series, crossed over with Rare's shared universe in Sea of Thieves. Stalwart Rare diehard Hyle is joined by Monkey Island fanatic Dustin and Sea of Thieves expert Jeff to break down all three installments of "The Legend of Monkey…

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Patreon Exclusive Podcast (Preview) World War Two Veteran James Lee Hutchinson of the 490th Bomb Group 5:10

5M ago5:10

5:10

Preview of our Latest Patreon Exclusive Podcast We are incredibly honoured to interview another World War Two veteran, James Lee Hutchinson, who flew on B-17s as a Radio Operator with the 490th Bomb Group. James has written a number of books about his own time in the War but also capturing the stories of his comrades. These are available to buy fro…

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1145 - Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World Exposed 3:33:42

5M ago3:33:42

3:33:42

Universal Studios Japan has unveiled many of the details for the upcoming expansion to Super Nintendo World entitled Donkey Kong Country. DK Vine discusses all of the major news and ramifications of the biggest Donkey Kong story of the decade!By www.DKVine.com

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World War 2 Veteran Joe Parish of the 8th Air Force 52:56

5M ago52:56

52:56

This weeks episode is pretty special, we have joining us a World War 2 veteran and B-17 Top Turret gunner, Joe Parish. Joe flew with the 351st Bomb Group out of Polebrook, England and talks to us about his time during WW2. Joe flew 10 combat missions during the War as well as a number of recovery missions when the War ended returning PoWs from Fran…

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1144 - Spotlight: Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze 2:24:02

5M ago2:24:02

2:24:02

Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze was a 2003 browser game licensed by Nintendo to promote Donkey Kong Country for the Game Boy Advance on the Candystand.com website. Explore the history and surprisingly intricate lore of the DK game the general public never knew existed!By www.DKVine.com

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Peleliu 1944: Horror In The Pacific 57:34

5M ago57:34

57:34

Something a little different for this weeks podcast. The audio from the documentary 'Peleliu 1944: Horror In The Pacific'. This interview features members from K/3/5 that includes E.B Sledge, R.V Burgin, Bill Leyden, Jay De L'eau and Richard Kelly. On the 15th September 1943, the @usmarinecorps of the 1st Marine Division landed on the beaches of Pe…

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1143 - DK Vine Performance Review 2:19:42

5M ago2:19:42

2:19:42

Hyle's about a month into his journey as the world's first self-employed Donkey Kong journalist. But where are the checks and balances? What professional can hold him accountable? Mitchell Wolfe returns to the podcast to give Hyle his DK Vine performance review!By www.DKVine.com

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Catch up with Matt and Doug 47:07

6M ago47:07

47:07

In this weeks episode Matt and Doug have a much overdue catch up on all things that include talking about the next two upcoming Battlefield Tours, with one of them being over the course of 2 weeks, Matts WhatsApp conversations with Dexter Fletcher and German Laws... For more content from We Happy Few 506 follow us on the links below. Website and on…

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1142 - Spotlight: Mario Kart Double Dash!! 4:00:14

6M ago4:00:14

4:00:14

We were going to do a two-hour episode but then we realized we had to DOUBLE IT!! The Kongversation looks back at Mario Kart Double Dash!! and the GameCube racer's many triumphs, notorious frustrations, and unique place in Mario Kart history!By www.DKVine.com

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Bob Farmer and Bryan Heim from the LHG Magazine 1:02:34

6M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

In this weeks episode, the boys are joined by Bob and Bryan from the LHG Magazine. NOW they were originally meant to have joined us to give a presentation on what they do, a little bit on the restoration of the Memphis Belle and also the Cold Blue documentary but the boys got so sidetracked in chatting with these two and the incredible work they do…

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1141 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass Wave 6 First Impressions 2:14:45

6M ago2:14:45

2:14:45

The moment we had given up on more than once has finally come to (Booster Course) pass: Diddy Kong is in Mario Kart 8! Along with Funky Kong's addition, the biggest hindrance towards DK fans embracing the most recent console iteration of the series has been resolved. Hyle and Cameron share their initial thoughts on finally getting to play a nine-an…

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Exclusive Patreon Podcast with Stephen McCole ('Moose' Heyliger) Sample 3:05

6M ago3:05

3:05

Part of the exclusive Patreon podcast with Stephen McCole. Joining us this week is Stephen McCole, who played Frederick 'Moose' Heyliger in Band of Brothers who talks to us about his time on the show and his career, including working on the Wes Anderson movie 'Rushmore' and golfing with Bill Murray. To listen to the full Podcast and to enjoy the ot…

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1140 - Diddy Kong Racing for Game Boy Color and Dino Island for Nintendo 64 2:17:33

6M ago2:17:33

2:17:33

Travel back to Rare's Manor House, circa early 1998, as a recently uncovered document reveals a previously unknown game and new details about the origins of another. Explore what could have been for the Diddy Kong Racing cast in the immediate aftermath of their hit N64 racing game!By www.DKVine.com

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The Grandson of Doc Roe - Chris Langlois 53:26

6M ago53:26

53:26

In this weeks episode, we are joined by Chris Langlois. Chris is the grandson of Easy Company Eugene 'Doc' Roe. Chris has made it his mission to keep the legacy of not only the men of Easy Company, but the legacy of those who served alive. Chris has written two books aimed at educating children on the greatest generation, 'How Easy Company Became a…

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1139 - 20 Years of Grabbed by the Ghoulies 2:49:03

6M ago2:49:03

2:49:03

Grabbed by the Ghoulies is a brilliant entry in Rare's shared universe and one of our favorite titles. But their Xbox debut has been dismissed and maligned by mainstream gamers since its release in 2003. What's the disconnect between the two sides? Altermentality returns to the podcast to discuss exactly why Ghoulies has grabbed true believers for …

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1138 - A New Era for DK Vine 2:00:46

6M ago2:00:46

2:00:46

DK Vine enters a new era! Broadcast live on https://www.twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle's joined by Josh from off of the Geek Critique to discuss what's ahead for DK Vine as the hub for Donkey Kong Universe fandom in the weeks, months, and hopefully years to come!By www.DKVine.com

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1137 - Sea of Thieves: Season Nine 2:51:33

7M ago2:51:33

2:51:33

Sea of Thieves' Season Nine was its longest yet. Stretched out over seven months, it was intended to be a lowkey series of updates focused on quality-of-life improvements that, due to delays for future content, bore the weight of much of Rare's 2023. However, it wasn't without its charms! Hyle and Jeff check in with Rare's ongoing pirate adventure!…

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Catherine Wyler 37:47

7M ago37:47

37:47

Joining Matt for this weeks episode is guest host, Henry Sledge, who interview Catherine Wyler. Catherine is the daughter of multi-award winning director William Wyler. Her father, William, directed the 1944 Memphis Belle documentary, that was used to boost morale back in the US, as well as a number of other movies such as Ben-Hur, The Best Years o…

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