Best Artifact Chat Podcasts (2024)

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1233 - Bestia-Rare-y: Gnawties 3:06:06

1d ago3:06:06

3:06:06

Leave it to the Kongversation to spend three hours talking about the beaver. The Gnawty, that is. The very first enemy seen in the Donkey Kong Country series. A hapless rodent for all seasons in Banjo-Kazooie! And a right bother in Donkey Kong 64. Are Gnawties iconic, or are they just a dam joke?By www.DKVine.com

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1232 - 25 Years of DK Vine 3:19:19

1d ago3:19:19

3:19:19

It's DK Vine's silver jubilee! First broadcast live on https://twitch.tv/dkvine on August 22, 2024, Hyle and Mitchell reflect on how a Donkey Kong and Rare website founded in 1999 has stubbornly refused to die. Featuring messages from the DK Vine staff and friends of the show, it's a celebration of the enduring power and communal bonds of fandom!…

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1231 - Destination DKU: Willow Woods 2:58:11

1d ago2:58:11

2:58:11

To better understand where Conker ended up, we need to first understand where he came from. Hyle and Dustin explore his hometown of Willow Woods, as seen in Conker's Pocket Tales, and piece together how it fits in with the lands of Bad Fur Day and the rest of the Donkey Kong Universe!By www.DKVine.com

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1230 - Deal of the Art: Diddy Kong 3:28:44

10d ago3:28:44

3:28:44

30 years ago, an iconic video game character was born in the English Midlands, becoming Rare's breakout star and growing to be an adopted Nintendo mainstay standing alongside their homegrown favorites. Hyle and Cameron discuss the design evolution of Diddy Kong, from his earliest days as a new look for Donkey Kong Jr. to his status as a Video Game …

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The New Muse: Hobbyists and AI 28:45

8d ago28:45

28:45

How would you design an AI product differently for a hobbyist vs prosumer vs professional? Using MidJourney as a case study in the passion economy, they delve into how AI tools can help build communities and support semi-professional creators. They explore how these tools can democratize creativity, the role of art vs craft, the role of grit in ski…

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1229 - Listup: Top 10 DKU Games! 2:53:30

8d ago2:53:30

2:53:30

Hyle and Jeff "Listup" their top 10 Donkey Kong Universe games! Which elite titles from the past 30 years made their lists? Why did some controversial picks make the cut, while some widely beloved entries fail to reach the tiptop of the Tiptup? Hopefully, neither of the hosts is too Tanktup to make their case!…

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1228 - Donkey Kong Country in Summer of ‘94 1:58:31

15d ago1:58:31

1:58:31

Which period of time is the least discussed from the height of Donkey Kong Country Mania? The months before Donkey Kong Country Mania! The Kongversation goes back 30 years to the summer of 1994 when Nintendo of America announced DKC, and their whole new attitude, to the world at the Summer Consumer Electronics Show!…

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1227 - Sea of Thieves: Season Twelve 2:21:17

2M ago2:21:17

2:21:17

Season of Thieves: Season 12 introduced new tools and mechanics, some a long time coming, that further evolved Rare's bestselling pirate adventure. However, as the gameplay possibilities expanded, the game's narrative integrity degraded. Welcome to the Sea of Thieves season where ghost parents used a magic sword off-screen to remember their daughte…

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Making product on the S curve of AI. Plus, Anthropic Artifacts 42:28

24d ago42:28

42:28

Fraser and Nabeel start by retcon'ing their earlier "maybe we should stop talking about models" and reflecting on the importance of adapting product strategy based how much disruption is happening in your market. The episode highlights the release of Claude Artifacts by Anthropic, and comparing it to other AI product innovations. They also nerd out…

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1226 - Character Witness: Expresso 3:01:44

29d ago3:01:44

3:01:44

Expresso the ostrich has never reached the stature of Rambi, Squawks, or Enguarde in the menagerie of Animal Buddies in the Donkey Kong series. But he's come close. And despite being mostly known for the original Donkey Kong Country, he's had one of the more diverse and storied careers out of not just the Buddies, but all DK characters! The Kongver…

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1225 - Surviving DKU Game Droughts 4:54:24

1M ago4:54:24

4:54:24

The Donkey Kong Universe has been in a severe game drought since 2019, but it's been even longer if you've been counting since the last original, standalone Donkey Kong game (10 years) or the last Banjo-Kazooie title (16 years). How does a diehard fanatic of any or all of these franchises cope? Hyle is joined by Josh Wallen from off of the Geek Cri…

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1224 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024 Call Sack! 1:52:03

2M ago1:52:03

1:52:03

We answer some of the calls we've received on the DK Vine Hotline (1-202-630-VINE) over the summer game announcement season concerning Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Yooka-Replaylee, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and more!By www.DKVine.com

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1223 - Spotlight: Sabre Wulf 2:44:30

2M ago2:44:30

2:44:30

Celebrating 20 years, Rare's overlooked and underappreciated Game Boy Advance gem Sabre Wulf followed up Sabreman's revival in Banjo-Tooie with a sprawling, innovative adventure unlike anything else in the GBA library. Hyle is joined by gaming collector and handheld aficionado Freezer to discuss one of the DKU's more obscure branches!…

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Mini 030 - Forever Entertainment S.A.? 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

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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1222 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Nintendo Direct 1:30:37

2M ago1:30:37

1:30:37

Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle and Dustin discuss today's Nintendo Direct and the surprisingly logical decision it announced: the definitive version of Donkey Kong Country Returns!By www.DKVine.com

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1221 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Playtonic 1:39:09

3M ago1:39:09

1:39:09

Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, Hyle is joined by the Cartoon Gamer for a robust and lively chat on all things Yooka-Replaylee, Playtonic's recently announced enhanced remaster of the original Yooka-Laylee!By www.DKVine.com

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1220 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024: Xbox Showcase 1:14:16

2M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, DK Vine discusses the 2024 Xbox Showcase! While lacking any grand Banjo-Kazooie revival announcement or even an update on Everwild, we did get the expected Sea of Thieves trailer... and the surprise trailer for another long-awaited Rare franchise reboot.…

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1219 - Stinky Ape Summer 2024 Kickoff! 2:15:55

2M ago2:15:55

2:15:55

Broadcast live earlier in the day on https://twitch.tv/dkvine, DK Vine kicks off its Stinky Ape Summer by discussing what's possibly on deck concerning Rare and Donkey Kong in the upcoming game showcases from Xbox and Nintendo... and what was just revealed by Playtonic in the form of Yooka-Replaylee!…

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1218 - Diddy Kong Racing Spinoffs We Wanted (and Never Got) 2:24:53

2M ago2:24:53

2:24:53

Diddy Kong Racing upended Donkey Kong Country fandom in 1997 by setting itself up as a backdoor pilot for Rare's Banjo-Kazooie and Conker franchises. This created a lot of expectations for the rest of the cast. Hyle and Jeff reflect on all of the Diddy Kong Racing spinoffs we wanted... and some that came close to existing!…

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Granola, Designing AI for User Agency, and how to compete with $$$ 45:19

3M ago45:19

45:19

Fraser and Nabeel dive into the evolving landscape of AI note-taking apps, focusing on a new product, Granola. They discuss Granola's unique approach of "enhancing your thought" instead of "thinking for you." They also explore: applying this idea to other categories, the influence of LLMs on UX, and the need for more experimental user workflows to …

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1217 - Spotlight: Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2:13:22

3M ago2:13:22

2:13:22

The original Mario vs. Donkey Kong, which received a Nintendo Switch remake earlier this year, has turned 20! While controversial within corners of the Donkey Kong fandom, the series has endured for two decades with numerous sequels. Resident Mario vs. Donkey Kong enthusiast I.M. Gibbon joins noted skeptic Hyle to discuss the history of Donkey Kong…

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1216 - Remembering E3 2004 4:30:06

3M ago4:30:06

4:30:06

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair." There was one Dickens of an E3 that contained enough Donkey K…

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1215 - Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World Uncovered 2:15:57

4M ago2:15:57

2:15:57

The Kongversation catches up with all the latest news and updates on the Donkey Kong Country half of Super Nintendo World! While the expansion has been delayed until the end of the year in Japan, Universal Orlando has fully revealed its existence for next year's Epic Universe. This includes new details, never-before-revealed specifics, and a fresh …

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Should we stop talking about models? 32:45

4M ago32:45

32:45

Is it still worth it to discuss models when discussing startups? Nabeel and Fraser discuss how that may be the wrong question to ask in the current landscape, and why customer-centric questions and user experience should be the basis of product experience. Later, they deliberate who might come out on top in the “horse race” for AI product dominance…

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

3M 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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1213 - Sea of Thieves: Season Eleven 2:04:12

3M ago2:04:12

2:04:12

We get into all of the features, both exciting and controversial, of the Shmegoobagooba's Season 11! Yes, welcome to Worm Week. Rare's doubled it! Number go up :)By www.DKVine.com

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

4M 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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1211 - Gibb Cribs: Banjo's House 2:59:59

4M 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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1210 - New Animated Film Based on the World of Super Mario Bros. Speculation Center 1:56:20

4M 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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Devin & the Autonomous Engineer Wave. Plus, .Com lessons as a model for today 39:32

5M ago39:32

39:32

What is the extent of autonomous coding engineer Devin’s ability to generate real, functional applications with little to no help? Nabeel and Fraser dive into the buzz about Cognition’s ‘Devin’, what makes it different, and the transformative potential of AI in software engineering, particularly focusing on autonomous coding software. Later, they g…

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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AI Models. Weighing the chances of commodity vs differentiation. 37:43

6M ago37:43

37:43

This week is a discussion of the points of differentiation vs commodification in various AI models. Including how these points might change over time, and might change between language, image, and video models. Then Fraser pivots to orienting around jobs to be done in AI, and how the various models have a huge gap between being capable of doing som…

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

6M 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

6M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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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Trailer 2:01

7M ago2:01

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By Fraser Kelton & Nabeel Hyatt

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Making of Arc Search, and finding your AI product strategy with Josh Miller 48:49

7M ago48:49

48:49

Josh Miller, Founder and CEO of The Browser Co, joins this week. We loved the experience with Arc Search, a new AI-enabled mobile search experience, we decided to talk to Josh directly about how it all came together. Topics: * How Arc Search came to be spawned out of basically a side project * The core value of "we don't know" * How the key AI feat…

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Stages of Disruption: Adaptation, Evolution, or Revolution? Plus Email AI app Shortwave 47:48

7M ago47:48

47:48

Two former founders, now VCs, play with AI products and see where that leads... Fraser and Nabeel discuss the differences between horizontal disruption and vertical market disruption and the patterns of the phases of this disruption in the mobile age. From Adaptation, to Evolution, and eventually Revolution. Next, they dive into AI email app Shortw…

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Best of the Voice Note Apps, Three Layers of AI Coding & A Wishlist of Products 43:32

8M ago43:32

43:32

Reviewing voice note transcription apps, from WaveAI to Audiopen and ChatGPT. Then Fraser and Nabeel take stock of various ways AI coding is affecting software development, from Co-Pilots to "mealeable software development" and No-Code AI. Lastly, the hosts talk through a wish list of products they'd love to see this year. Topics discussed: - Slowe…

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Developments in Prompting, Making Sense of AI Hardware Gadgetpalooza & trying SunoAI music creation 1:00:30

8M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Fraser and Nabeel discuss the onslaught of AI hardware launches, exploring the potential factors behind this shift. They also discuss the importance of designing not by listening to your customer but by understanding the customer. The duo also discuss the importance and challenges surrounding 'prompt engineering' vs prompt writing, using BARD, Suno…

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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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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Building entropically, Gemini, Prompt engineerings revenge, and Superpowered 1:01:15

9M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Nabeel and Fraser briefly discuss Google's new AI model, Gemini, and keeping authenticity in startup pitches. They discuss the perils of trying to simplify when technology is lending towards complexity. How to stay authentic to yourself when pitching and fundraising. The new findings of Claude prompting, and the likely continued need for prompt eng…

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