The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion

Hyle Russell

Booking Overview

A gaming discussion show focused on the Donkey Kong and broader Rare/Nintendo universe, with occasional external appearances from knowledgeable franchise enthusiasts rather than a regular interview-heavy format. Agencies could credibly pitch game developers, designers, historians, journalists, content creators, and specialists with strong expertise in Rare, Nintendo, platformers, or retro gaming; booking difficulty is low because the show also features accessible community experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 560

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 5.8k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hyle@dkvine.com

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Host

Hyle Russell - Founder of DK Vine and a longtime commentator on the Donkey Kong, Rare, and Nintendo gaming universes.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Subject-matter expertise in Donkey Kong, Rare, Nintendo, retro gaming, platform games, or related game development; demonstrated enthusiasm or specialist knowledge is more important than broad celebrity.

Required Achievements:

Specialist knowledge of Rare or Nintendo franchises, Demonstrated expertise in retro or platform gaming, Active participation in gaming communities or content creation

Recent Guest Discussions

Joy Content - The Game Boy Advance Remake Of Donkey Kong Country 3, Its New Content And Soundtrack, And Its Connection To Rare And Retro Studios.

Recent Topics

Gaming, Donkey Kong, Rare, Nintendo

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion

1439 - 30 Years of Donkey Kong Land 2

September 29, 2026

NINTENDO introduced the "BIGGEST" Donkey Kong adventure ever... 30 YEARS AGO! Donkey Kong Land 2! Plays on Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and new Nintendo Switch 2!

1438 - The Dream: Land of Giants ROM

September 22, 2026

Hyle and Cameron chat about the leaked ROM of Dream: Land of Giants, a four-screen technical showcase for the SNES! Created by the bulk of the original Donkey Kong Country team following the completion of DKC2 in 1995, it's most famous as the project that evolved into Banjo-Kazooie. However, it would also influence numerous other Rare games over the next two decades, from Donkey Kong Country 3 all the way to Sea of Thieves!

1437 - Sea of Thieves: Season 20 (Talk Like a Pirate Day 2026)

September 19, 2026

Hyle and Jeff wistfully reflect on the end of Sea of Thieves: Season 20, the end of summer 2026, the differences between the Mid-Atlantic and the Great Lakes, the taste of jellybeans, and, of course, mosquitoes slurping from your dangling bits. It's the Kongversation's final seasonal wrap-up of Rare's shared pirate adventure!

Publicly listed emails

hyle@dkvine.com

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