Best Viva Pinata Podcasts (2024)

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

4d 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

11d 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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1208 - DKU Architects: Gregg Mayles 3:12:15

18d 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

21d 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

23d 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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1205 - Super Mario Bros. 2 and the Donkey Kong Country Fan 4:25:09

28d 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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1204 - Sea of Thieves: Season Ten 2:17:11

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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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

4M 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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1145 - Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World Exposed 3:33:42

4M 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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1144 - Spotlight: Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze 2:24:02

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

5M 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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1141 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass Wave 6 First Impressions 2:14:45

5M 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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1140 - Diddy Kong Racing for Game Boy Color and Dino Island for Nintendo 64 2:17:33

5M 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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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

6M 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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1136 - Destination DKU: Autumn Heights 3:08:52

6M ago3:08:52

3:08:52

It's autumn! Crisp air, pumpkin-flavored beverages and desserts, and all the cider your supple little cheeks can swallow. And what better place to spend the fall than the island in the Rare Archipelago most associated with it? Hyle and Dustin celebrate Oktoberfest in Autumn Heights!By www.DKVine.com

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Mini 027 - Mario Kart Tour's Last Vibes 31:28

7M ago31:28

31:28

Hyle and Cameron discuss the end of new content in Mario Kart Tour, the strange melancholy of it, and what it and the end of the Booster Course Pass could mean for the future of Mario Kart!By www.DKVine.com

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1135 - Why Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge Still Matters 3:12:41

7M ago3:12:41

3:12:41

Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge. Overlooked. Dismissed. Forgotten. And... vitally important to the history of Banjo-Kazooie? Hyle and Dustin honor the Game Boy Advance midquel in light of its 20th anniversary, examining why the underrated gem means so much to the hardcore Banjo-Kazooie and DKU fandoms!…

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1134 - Talk Like a Pirate Day 2023 1:21:12

7M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Stinky Ape Summer comes to a close with our annual Talk Like a Pirate Day episode! This time, Hyle and Dustin pick up a discussion they started back in June about Rare, Rare's legacy, and how they could do a better job in honoring it. The answer? Put Captain Blackeye in Sea of Thieves!By www.DKVine.com

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1133 - September 2023 Nintendo Direct 2:41:29

7M ago2:41:29

2:41:29

Broadcasted live on DK Vine's Twitch channel at https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Josh from off of the Geek Critique discuss the September 2023 Nintendo Direct! From a leak that unnecessarily raised expectations to a nine-year drama ending in victory, few Nintendo Directs ran the full gamut of emotions for Donkey Kong fans!…

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1132 - Making Peace with the Donkey Kong Country Cartoon 2:22:26

7M ago2:22:26

2:22:26

Having recently passed the 25th anniversary of the infamous Donkey Kong Country cartoon's premiere in his native United States, Hyle comes to terms with the adaptation that many fans love and that he's historically loathed. The Cartoon Gamer joins the show to discuss with him how his feelings have softened over the years and why he now respects its…

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1131 - Charles Martinet's Last Laugh 1:10:04

8M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

The Kongversation reflects on Charles Martinet's surprise retirement from voice acting in Mario games. What's the hardcore Donkey Kong fanatic perspective on the loss of his frienemy's familiar mouth sounds?By www.DKVine.com

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1130 - Everything We Know about the Donkey Kong Country Theme Park 2:23:12

8M ago2:23:12

2:23:12

An entire episode of the Kongversation centered on the upcoming Donkey Kong Country section of Super Nintendo World in Osaka and Orlando! Hyle and Dustin break down everything that's known and leaked about the little slice of Kongo Jungle, including all the twists and turns of the minecart coaster!By www.DKVine.com

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1129 - Spotlight: Mario Golf Toadstool Tour 2:16:41

8M ago2:16:41

2:16:41

Why is Camelot's second console Mario Golf game so beloved by a subset of Donkey Kong Universe fans? Hyle and David discuss the legacy of Toadstool Tour in light of its 20th anniversary, including Diddy's playable debut in a game not developed by Rare. We also delve into the history of DK Vine's infamous "prosthetic golfing fingers" rationale, pinp…

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1128 - LEGO Super Mario: Donkey Kong Expansion Sets First Impressions 1:51:23

9M ago1:51:23

1:51:23

The Donkey Kong sub-series for LEGO Super Mario has arrived! Hyle shares his first impressions with Dustin, full of amusing anecdotes about building the characters and playsets, navigating the LEGO Super Mario app, and trying to figure out the all-important question: IS IT CANON?By www.DKVine.com

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1127 - The Romance of the Video Game Hype Cycle 4:02:34

9M ago4:02:34

4:02:34

The Geek Critique is back on the Kongversation for a lengthy discussion about the most magical time for a fan of a video game series. No, not when you're playing a new game. Before that. The time between the official reveal and release, when your brain centers on this one monumental target of upcoming excitement. Being that it's now been a decade s…

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1126 - How Would You Revive Conker? 2:05:11

9M ago2:05:11

2:05:11

Everyone has ideas for a new Donkey Kong or Banjo-Kazooie game, but what about the third pillar of the DKU? Being a more auteur-driven series, most people have written Conker off as a dead franchise. But what if it indeed got a new full-length game? In a unique Kongversation, three DK Vine staffers with wildly contrasting opinions on where to take …

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Mini 026 - Donkey Kong's Dokan Holiday 29:04

9M ago29:04

29:04

A reconciling of the drama surrounding the "mob_dk" nonsense for Mario Kart Tour and, by extension, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! The hope brought about by the data-mining of a new Donkey Kong track earlier this year affirmed the belief that Diddy Kong was coming to the Booster Course Pass... and now it's turned out to be something completely different. Whe…

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1125 - Character Witness: Squawks 3:21:41

9M ago3:21:41

3:21:41

Squawk! How did the most minor regular character in Donkey Kong Country become one of the most beloved and essential characters in the entire Donkey Kong Universe? It's a fascinating tale of Rare's development philosophies and never letting a character go to waste. It's the tale of Squawks the parrot! Bwark!…

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1124 - Indiana Jones and the DKU 1:15:41

9M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

In honor of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the Kongversation looks at the very real impact the original trilogy had on the development of the DKU, specifically in how Rare reconceptualized the Kongs for Donkey Kong Country. Anything goes when it comes to lifting traits and set pieces from the classic films!…

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1123 - 25 Years of Banjo-Kazooie 3:57:01

10M ago3:57:01

3:57:01

Banjo-Kazooie has Beak Bombed the quarter-century mark! The Kongversation celebrates with a massive chat about the game's enduring legacy, how the series continues to make new fans despite the lack of new titles, how it's maintained its sibling relationship with Donkey Kong, and, of course, our hopes for its future!…

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Mini 025 - Donkey Kong's Roman Holiday 50:39

10M ago50:39

50:39

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Apparently, that means swinging a sharp sword around while driving a go-kart. Hyle and Cameron have a Kongversation about the new costumed Donkey Kong variant in Mario Kart Tour while also discussing some dispiriting rumors about what may (or may not) be ahead for the Kong cast in both Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe…

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1122 - Spotlight: Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) 3:23:23

10M ago3:23:23

3:23:23

The Game Boy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country has turned 20 years old in June of 2023! But why does an "inferior" version of DKC deserve a long Spotlight episode and the respect of Donkey Kong fandom? Hyle and Dustin discuss why the GBA version might actually be the most crucial game in DK's history after Miyamoto's original arcade game and th…

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1121 - "Not E3" 2023 Nintendo 2:11:13

10M ago2:11:13

2:11:13

Broadcast LIVE on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle is joined by Josh Wallen from off of the Geek Critique to discuss Nintendo's big June 2023 Direct! Did we get the new Donkey Kong game? Nope! Was Diddy announced for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Nope! Were there any cool DKU Nintendo Switch Online titles revealed? Nope! So why is Hyle feeling so good about D…

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1120 - Interview: The Krew Of "Return to Krocodile Isle" 1:50:28

10M ago1:50:28

1:50:28

A discussion about the Donkey Kong Country cartoon on DK Vine's Kongversation? Hold your loved ones tight and say goodbye to all you hold dear! Hyle and Cameron sit down with the key creative minds behind the surprise animated short that reunited the cast of the classic animated series. How did they recruit them? What was it like blending them into…

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1119 - "Not E3" 2023 Xbox 1:33:12

10M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Broadcast LIVE on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Dustin are back with thoughts on the 2023 Xbox Showcase! What did we think about Rare's announcement for the big green digital presentation? We also pause to acknowledge the fact that it's been ten years since Tropical Freeze's reveal, reflecting on the heaviness that comes with being a Rare and …

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1118 - "Not E3" 2023 Preview 2:02:06

10M ago2:02:06

2:02:06

Broadcast LIVE on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Dustin kick off Stinky Ape Summer and the game announcement season with a look at the Donkey Kong Universe's chances over the next three months. Less blind predictions and more a State of the Union of our fandom, we speak our concerns and express our hopes on everything Yooka-Laylee and Playtonic…

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1117 - Spotlight: Mario Kart Super Circuit 2:24:35

11M ago2:24:35

2:24:35

The most overlooked Mario Kart? The most underrated Mario Kart? Or a middling compromise between Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64? The Kongversation looks back at the first handheld Mario Kart game that bridged the divide between the Nintendo 64 and GameCube eras and also launched the Game Boy Advance!…

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1116 - Bestia-Rare-y: Merfolk 1:48:12

11M ago1:48:12

1:48:12

Hey, remember that time Tiny Kong encountered a mermaid in Donkey Kong 64? That was kind of stupid. It didn't fit the Donkey Kong Universe. OR DID IT? Historic folklore intertwined with further in-game mythology over the next 24 years says otherwise! DK Vine sells out to Disney by analyzing the little mermaids (and little mermen and oh-so-precious …

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1115 - It's All Relative: Cranky Kong and Donkey Kong 2:33:54

11M ago2:33:54

2:33:54

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has reignited a debate for the ages (and a debate about the aged). Is Cranky Kong the father or grandfather of the current Donkey Kong? And does that make the current Donkey Kong an adult Donkey Kong Jr. or his son? And where does Baby Donkey Kong fit into this mess? The Kongversation recounts the complicated, sometimes …

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1114 - 25 Years of Rarewhere 3:33:32

11M ago3:33:32

3:33:32

Rare's beloved classic website, Rarewhere, has turned 25! The Kongversation takes a look back at what made this particular corporate website so special for the fandom, why it continues to influence us today, and all the ways it influenced the lore and our understanding of the shared Rare universe!By www.DKVine.com

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1113 - Here Comes LEGO Donkey Kong! 2:34:37

12M ago2:34:37

2:34:37

The Kongversation discusses the four new Donkey Kong sets coming to LEGO Super Mario! The surprises, the references, and even the hidden lore of the upcoming expansion to the sprawling toy series!By www.DKVine.com

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