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Episode 101: MEANING I w/ @retrogamebooks.com
This week I chatted with Brian about why he plays the games he does, and what video games mean to him.
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With news of more games media layoffs, this seems like a good time to share my Indie Games Media starter kit — it’s more important than ever that readers directly support their favourite publications and writers.
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⭐️NEW EPISODE⭐️
We are joined by @vinnk.bsky.social for WONDER PROJECT J2!
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And while we wait for the show to start, please check out these awesome shows, all part of the @soundstone.network
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@pixelsandpolygons.net
@kirbyconversations.bsky.social
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Stream day, once again! I’m just back from a brief work trip so going to take it easy with my pals DJ Boy and Zen, the intergalactic ninja. Presumably both these guys are super chill.
Instruction Derby TODAY!
Noon Pacific
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The next issue of Pixels and Polygons Quarterly is shaping up to be a good one! Guest contributors for this issue include @nadiaoxford.bsky.social, @brendanlh.bsky.social, and @cloud-line.bsky.social. I hope you're ready to read about some odd Square games!
Get your copy now!
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Hi Sound Stone followers. We were wondering—were you, or do you know someone who was, in attendance at Space World 2000? If so, we’d like to talk with you about that experience!
If you’re able to signal boost, we would be grateful for that as well.
Thanks!
We hope you can check out our deep-dive into the development of the #Kirby anime.
This was one of listeners’ most-requested topics, and we explore some surprising trivia and history into how the series was made.
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If y’all want early access to new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to my Patreon for just $1 a month and listen to them early!
You could be listening to @retrogamebooks.com talk about why he plays the games he does and what he loves about gaming.
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Episode 100: CONSOLE STORY IX w/ @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me.
For PnPs 100th episode, we talk about one of our favorite consoles of all time! It’s thinking.
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Listeners have been wanting an episode on the #Kirby anime for a long time, and we finally have one for you!
Follow the link to hear @gigi9714.bsky.social and @seandouglass.bsky.social serve up a watermelon-sized bite of show history, trivia, and more:
www.soundstone.network/kirby-conver...
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Burai Fighter NES manual cover
It's somehow Wednesday again which means it's time to haphazardly put together another edition of Instruction Derby! This week, a random assortment:
- Milo's Astro Lanes
- Burai Fighters
- Cacoma Knight In Bizyland
TODAY at noon pacific
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A @soundstone.network show!
A stack of zines and magazines, prominently featuring the Forgotten Worlds zines. Get the latest two issues starting TODAY from ForgottenWorlds.net.
Episode 98: OUTSIDE GAMING I w/ @forgottenworlds.bsky.social!
Hear all about zines and listen as we discuss our inspirations and projects. Grab the latest issues on forgottenworlds.net now!
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We are live!
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Raiden Trad snes box
To celebrate World Read Aloud Day (a real thing!) I’ve got three manuals lined up.
- Gradius Interstellar Assault
- Raiden Trad
- Destruction Derby
Join me today at noon Pacific (soon!) and let’s check out some books!
12pm pacific TODAY!
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THE FUTURE IS FORSAKEN
We are joined by our good buds @idolismj.yase.world and @elmore.zone for FORSAKEN 64!
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Instruction book stream is live now!
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Stream day! I’m going to celebrate my first episode as part of the @soundstone.network by doing a lot of reading and maybe even having a Spindrift in a champagne flute as a charming and hilarious bit. Or at least a bit!
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Stream day!
Let’s have a look at three manuals today as I celebrate joining the @soundstone.network stable of shows. We have Fatal Fury, Game Boy Spider Man and Death Duel.
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12pm Pacific TODAY - Wednesday the 28th
I’m on DayQuil!
I can already tell you that I love this game and this stream is gonna be a blast! 💥
26.01.2026 16:32 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0I think it’s so cool that I get to be a part of this crowd
27.01.2026 08:04 — 👍 17 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0Big news!
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🏔️ Check out the first ever Sound Stone Summit, a podcast discussion between the founding members of the network. Darren, Sean, and Goo share updates on Sound Stone and our various shows. Being our introductory episode, we discuss some of our favorite gaming intros!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x-B...
Instruction Derby with Nic McConnell
As announced in the Sound Stone Summit, we are happy to welcome @instructionderby.bsky.social to the network!
Instruction Derby is a show where @mcconnell.bsky.social reads video game manuals. It is live at www.twitch.tv/nicmcconnell every Wed at 12 Pacific. VOD at www.youtube.com/@NicolasMcCo...
Instruction Derby with Nic McConnell
As announced in the Sound Stone Summit, we are happy to welcome @instructionderby.bsky.social to the network!
Instruction Derby is a show where @mcconnell.bsky.social reads video game manuals. It is live at www.twitch.tv/nicmcconnell every Wed at 12 Pacific. VOD at www.youtube.com/@NicolasMcCo...
🏔️ Check out the first ever Sound Stone Summit, a podcast discussion between the founding members of the network. Darren, Sean, and Goo share updates on Sound Stone and our various shows. Being our introductory episode, we discuss some of our favorite gaming intros!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x-B...
The Kickstarter continues!
If you’re a fan of classic PlayStation games, consider checking out this book. It’s a giant A4-sized hardcover with slipcase that has retrospectives on over 50 of the best selling PlayStation games.
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Episode 96, ORIGINS I w/ @pc98audi.bsky.social!
We talk about Audi's earliest gaming memories and what he played in his formative years. It was a great conversation with a new guest!
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Side Quests is back and so is host @darrenhupke.bsky.social from @pixelsandpolygons.net! He is a writer, podcaster, publisher and all-star pro skater! The game he is talking about today is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 by Neversoft and Activision.
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🟢🟣NEW EPISODE🔵🟡
We are joined by returning guest @goodnews.computer to discuss Bust-A-Move 2 Arcade Edition!
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