Best DK Productions Podcasts (2024)

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68 - Paradise is Burning (SE, IT, DK, FI) 25:20

19d ago25:20

25:20

In the 68th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Nima Yousefi (Hobab, Sweden), Marco Valerio Fusco (Intramovies, Italy), and Maria Stevnbak Westergren (Toolbox Film, Denmark) discuss the co-production of PARADISE IS BURNING, co-written and directed by Mika Gustafson. The Co-production Podcast …

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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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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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69 - Black Tea (FR, MR, TW, LU, CI) 22:42

11d ago22:42

22:42

In the 69th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Director, Valerio Caruso, and co-producers Henri Zytnicki (Archipel35, Mauritania, Ivory Coast and Taiwan), David Gauquié (Cinefrance, France), and Vincent Quénault (Red Lion, Luxemburg) discuss the production of Black Tea directed by Sissako Abderrahmane. The Co-production Podcast is a …

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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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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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67 - The Empire (FR, DE, BE, IT, PT) 18:07

28d ago18:07

18:07

In the 67th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Jean Bréhat (Tessalit Productions, France), Dorothe Beinemeier (Red Balloon Film, Germany), and Olivier Dubois (Novak Prod, Belgium) discuss the co-production of THE EMPIRE, written and directed by Bruno Dumont. The Co-production Podcast is a co…

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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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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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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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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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65 - Savages! (CH, FR, BE) (french version) 24:49

3M ago24:49

24:49

In the 65th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Director Valerio Caruso, and co-producers Nicolas Burlet (Nadasdy Films, Switzerland), Barbara Letellier (Haut et Court, France) and Hugo Deghilage (Panique!, Belgique) discuss the production of Savages!, an animation film written and directed by Claude Barras. This episode is in french.…

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66 - Green Border (PL, FR, CZ, BE) 28:33

3M ago28:33

28:33

In the 65th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Director Valerio Caruso, and co-producers Marcin Wierzchoslawski (Metro Films, Poland), Maria Blicharska-Lacroix (Blick Productions, France) and line producer Alicja Jagodzińska discuss the production of Green Border directed by Agnieszka Holland. The Co-production Podcast is a collabora…

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64 - Pure Unknown (IT, CH, SE) 23:17

4M ago23:17

23:17

In the 64th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Sebastiano Luca Insigna (Jump Cut, Italy), Nicola Bernasconi (Amka Films Productions, Switzerland) and Mario Adamson (Sysifos Film Production, Sweden) discuss the production of Pure Unknown, a documentary directed by Valentina Cicogna and Mattia…

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63 - Misty - The Erroll Garner Story (CH, DE, FR) 21:56

4M ago21:56

21:56

In the 63rd episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Director, Valerio Caruso, and co-producers Georges Gachot (Gachot Films, Switzerland), Harry Flöter (2Pilots, Germany) discuss the production of Misty - The Erroll Garner Story, a documentary directed by Georges Gachot. The Co-production Podcast is a collaboration between Cineuropa and E…

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57 - Blaga's Lessons (BG, DE) 24:26

4M ago24:26

24:26

In the 57th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor, Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Stephan Komandarev (Argo Film, Bulgaria) and Katya Trichkova (42Film, Germany) discuss the production of Blaga's Lessons directed by Stephan Komandarev. The Co-production Podcast is a collaboration between Cineuropa and Eurimages. Each episode …

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58 - The Rye Horn (ES, PT, BE) 23:39

4M ago23:39

23:39

In the 58th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor, Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Jaione Camborda Coll (Esnatu Zinema - Spain), Rodrigo Areias (Bando à parte, Portugal), and Katleen Goossens (Bulletproof Cupid, Belgium) discuss the production of The Rye Horn, directed by Jaione Camborda Coll. The Co-production Podcast is a c…

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61 - Close (BE, FR, NL) 23:48

4M ago23:48

23:48

In the 6st episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor, Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Michiel Dhont (Menuet, Belgium) and Laurette Schillings (Topkapi Films, The Netherlands) discuss the production of Close directed by Lukas Dhont. The Co-production Podcast is a collaboration between Cineuropa and Eurimages. Each episode welcomes…

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60 - Chicken for Linda (FR, IT) 23:44

4M ago23:44

23:44

In the 60th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor, Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Marc Irmer (Dolce Vita Films, France) and Flaminio Zadra (Palosanto Films, Italy) discuss the production of Chicken For Linda directed by Sébastien Laudenbach and Chiara Malta. The Co-production Podcast is a collaboration between Cineuropa and …

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62 - Ingeborg Bachmann - Journey Into The Desert (CH, DE, AT, LU) 25:39

4M ago25:39

25:39

In the 62nd episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor, Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Katrin Renz (TellFilm, Switzerland), Bettina Brokemper (Heimatfilm, Germany), and Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu (Amour Fou Vienna, Austria & Luxemburg) discuss the production of Ingeborg Bachmann - Journey Into The Desert, directed by Margaret…

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59 - Motherland (SE, UA, NO) 24:53

4M ago24:53

24:53

In the 59th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor, Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Mario Adamson (Sisyfos Film Production - Sweden), Alexander Mihalkovich (Voka Films, Ukraine), and Anita Norfolk (Folk Film, Norway) discuss the production of Motherland, directed by Hanna Badziaka and Alexander Mihalkovich. The Co-production P…

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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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Merry Christmas and Goodbye >> The Final Episode 1:23:16

5M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

This is it; this is the end! You've found the final episode of the Driven Chat Podcast. John Marcar, Amy Heynes and Miles Lacey bring you our very last production as The Driven Chat Podcast before relaunching with a new podcast in 2024. In this final episode, the team recaps some of the brilliant conversations that have taken place this year with h…

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Maeving Co-Founder - Seb Inglis-Jones 1:04:01

5M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Maeving is a company causing a stir in the world of both motorcycles and EVs. What started as a small start-up in a London flat has evolved into a fully-fledged factory in Coventry, England, designing, building and exporting their motorcycles to riders around the globe. This week on the Podcast, John Marcar sits down with one of the company's co-fo…

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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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Tim Hutton of Zenvo Automotive 1:35:06

5M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

This week's guest on the Driven Chat Podcast, we are joined by a man with many talents and professions within the automotive industry. Over the past 25 years, Tim Hutton has worked in graphic design, events, publishing, journalism, and public relations for the Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo Automotive. Tim joins John Marcar for a formal catch-u…

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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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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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Goodbye Top Gear, Hello Cyber Truck and... it's the Beginning of the End! 1:11:21

5M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

It's officially the beginning of the end of The Driven Chat Podcast, but fear not, avid podcast listeners and subscribers, there are a few more episodes to come. This week, John, Miles and Amy have a catch-up and work through some of the most recent news stories on driven.site Before delving into the news desk, Amy shares tales of an adventure to S…

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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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Exploring DK Engineering with James Cottingham 1:54:37

5M ago1:54:37

1:54:37

This week, our guest on the Driven Chat Podcast is James Cottingham, the managing director at the world-famous DK Engineering. Located just outside NW London, James and his team at DK Engineering strive to offer a comprehensive service for individuals wishing to buy, sell, restore, race, and store performance and specialist cars. In his own words, …

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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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Tom 'Tingram' Ingram - 2022 BTCC Champion 1:47:37

6M ago1:47:37

1:47:37

How much do you spend on a typical McDonalds order? Are you concerned about receding hairlines? Can a racing driver take a 'sick day'? This week's podcast addresses hard-hitting topics like this and more. Tom Ingram is a much-loved driver competing in the British Touring Car Championship. In this week's podcast episode, Tom shares his incredible an…

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TV's Paul Cowland returns! 54:07

6M ago54:07

54:07

Paul Cowland is a self-confessed classic car nut. He indulges in his passion with his very own collection of 79 cars (yes, you read that correctly - seventy-nine) but also through his work, which sees Paul presenting television shows such as Motor Pickers and Salvage Hunters. When not beside or in front of a camera, Paul is also a considerable infl…

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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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56 - Excursion (BA, HR, RS, FR, NO, QA) 25:54

6M ago25:54

25:54

In the 56th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor, Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Amra Bakšić Čamo (SCCA/PRO.BA - Sarajevo Center for Contemporary Art, Bosnia and Herzegovina), Sinisa Juricic (Nukleus Film, Croatia), and Jelena Mitrović (Film House Baš Čelik, Serbia) discuss the production of Excursion, written and directed …

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Driving posh cars in NY, vintage cars to the seaside and motorbikes over volcanoes ...AND an announcement! 1:39:36

6M ago1:39:36

1:39:36

Well, well, well, haven't we been busy? John, Amy and Miles bring you this week's episode with a catch-up and recap on recent events. Miles has been racing a Praga in Australia and driving a Rolls-Royce in New York, Amy has been winning awards and photographing a 1932 Le Mans-winning car in France, and John has been adventuring over an active volca…

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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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55 - The Promised Land (DK, DE, SE) 24:37

6M ago24:37

24:37

In the 55th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor, Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Louise Vesth (Zentropa Entertainments, Denmark), Fabian Gasmia (Zentropa Berlin, Germany), and Lizette Jonjic (Zentropa Sweden, Sweden) discuss the production of The Promised Land, written and directed by Nikolaj Arcel. The Co-production Podcas…

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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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Richard Tuthill: Porsche 911s, Desert vs Ice Rallying & ADHD 1:37:55

6M ago1:37:55

1:37:55

Richard Tuthill is a man who, for many, needs no introduction at all - especially to those with an affliction to air-cooled Porsche 911s. From his workshops in Oxfordshire, Richard and his team of engineers build, prepare and restore Stuttgart’s most iconic sports cars on behalf of car collectors, rally competitors, racing drivers and enthusiasts. …

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54 - Infinity Pool (CA, HU, HR) 24:39

6M ago24:39

24:39

In the 54th episode of the Co-production Podcast, Cineuropa’s Editor, Domenico La Porta, and co-producers Karen Harnisch (Film Forge Production, Canada), Daniel Kresmery (Hero Squared, Hungary), and Anita Juka (4Film, Croatia) discuss the production of Infinity Pool, written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg. The Co-production Podcast is a collabo…

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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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