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The Polygon Show
by Polygon
Every Friday, Polygon's Simone de Rochefort, Allegra Frank, and Chelsea Stark talk about what's new and weird in video games. Expect goofs, the occasional soft drink-related tirade, and a lot of laughs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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THE 2019 POLYGON SHOW AWARDS
It’s time for our yearly and yet non-traditional awards show! Tune in to hear Allegra, Simone, and Chelsea hand out awards for games and TV, and for some reason, no movies. Not sure what happened there. See you in 2020! The Polygon Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and...
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Remembering the Krampus (from The History of Fun)
Ahead of the holiday season, let’s look back at a brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa. Listen to all the episodes of The History of Fun on Apple or Pocketcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Return of Golden Eye (from The History of Fun)
Simone de Rochefort wasn’t allowed to play violent games growing up, so GoldenEye 007 on the N64 – one of the very first first-person-shooter games – wasn’t exactly her parents’ cup of tea. This week we’ll return to History of Fun’s deep dive on how one of the most popular games of our childhood...
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Revisiting Neopets (from The History of Fun)
Let’s revisit the story of Neopets, the craze that swept the internet. In today’s episode, we’ll revisit Allegra’s penchant for Neopet theft, as well as the connections between Neopets and Scientology. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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I Call It Mold World
This week we’re talking about a HORRIBLE BOSS FIGHT in Remedy’s Control, and Allegra’s rollicking good time in Ring Fit Adventure! Chelsea has also been playing Outer Worlds and What the Golf and you’ll never guess which one she hasn’t been enjoying, oh dear. The Polygon Show is available on…
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Shiny Mads Mikkelsen
Brian David Gilbert joins The Polygon Show this week and tries to convince Simone and Allegra to play Hideo Kojima's latest game, Death Stranding. Spoiler Alert: it's BONKERS. Later on, Allegra gives us her thoughts on the final season of Bojack Horseman and also her experience playing the cute…
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C-3PO IS ON DEATHWATCH
Pokemon Go is having its Halloween event, and we’re helping Allegra get a shiny Halloween Charmander. Next up, Luigi has a game, Mario has a game… what about Peach? We’re brainstorming what Peach’s first solo title should be. We also talk about the new Star Wars trailer and a little game called...
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She cute. She shoot.
Everyone is sick as heck, so Chelsea was joined by Jenna and Polygon’s Emily Heller. Emily talked about the very good dog who is also a decorated war hero in Wargroove. Chelsea talked Luigi’s Mansion 3, and the gang discussed Halloween events good and bad (Overwatch, Two Dots) as well as more...
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It Good. It Spooky.
Jenna joins Allegra and Chelsea this week to talk about spooky multiplayer game Man of Medan. Chelsea has been playing Link’s Awakening on Nintendo Switch, and Jenna shares some context from the 30-year-old Game Boy original version. Allegra breaks down Joker in a very spoiler-heavy segment, and...
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The Sticky Spot
This week we’ve got a batch of Jeff Ramos Approved indie games that are a delight to play! Simone is wilding in Wilmot’s Warehouse, and Allegra is digging the noir mystery game Later Alligator, and the zeitgeisty Untitled Goose Game. Also, there’s a sticky spot. It’s bad. We are conducting an...
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Pure Fitness
This week we’re discussing Apple's brand-spanking-new Arcade, and a couple of the games available in it. Namely, Sayonara Wild Hearts and Cards of Darkness, both of which are EXCELLENT. And then, Allegra discusses her sweaty adventures with Nintendo’s Ring Fit. We are conducting an audience…
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Duck Hunt, Suck Hunt
This week on The Polygon Show we talk about A Short Hike, a cute and soothing game that is exactly what it sounds like. Allegra, meanwhile, has confronted Banjo Kazooie in Smash, and she doesn’t like what she sees. Finally, everyone has finally watched Barry! Yay! Links:...
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Reno from Final Fantasy VII
This week we’re talking about the Steven Universe movie, and we’ve got more feelings on Control and other haunted houses. And OH YEAH, THERE’S A NEW FINAL FANTASY VII TRAILER, HAS EVERYONE SEEN RENO? The Polygon Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere else podcasts…
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High Elf
Control is getting all of the Game of the Year buzz right now, so Simone, Chelsea, and Allegra are here to discuss its gameplay, comparisons to Twin Peaks, and the weirdness of it all (with no spoilers… for now). Next, Allegra has watched The Dark Crystal Netflix series and it might be the only...
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Little Baby Solar System
Allegra, Simone, and Chelsea see Outer Wilds and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey to the end, with a spoiler-heavy discussion of Odyssey to end the show. Also: Nintendo Switch Lite hands-on, and Invader Zim: Enter the Florbus. Please marvel at this Pokémon Birthday Chart:...
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Simsations
GiantBomb’s ABBY RUSSELL joins Chelsea and Simone on this week’s show! We talk about Her Story successor Telling Lies, which everyone is now really pumped for, as well as The Sims and Dicey Dungeons. Finally, everyone has now seen The Favourite and it’s on HBO, so let’s dish. Learn more about…
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Chip Chip Fall in Love
Allegra tries to explain inscrutable puzzle game Intelligence Qube, but ends up ranking all the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies instead. We also have two special guests! Entertainment reporter Petrana Radulovic launches a valiant defense of Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ Blue Lions, and intern Palmer...
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I Am A Human And I Love Mario Kart
It’s Nintendo all the way down on today’s show! We’re talking hell levels on Mario maker, Allegra’s new worst enemy in Mario Kart 8, and of course, we have to return to Fire Emblem: Three Houses. We’ve got a great idea for the next Fire Emblem game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Hot Boy School
Which boy should Allegra date in Fire Emblem: Three Houses? This is the definitive review of the new tactical JRPG, and especially the boys in it. Plus, Chelsea got real lucky in Grand Theft Auto 5 Online, and Simone is just existing, you know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Live with Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky (Comic-Con 2019)
As part of Polygon’s SDCC programming, Chelsea sat down with Genndy Tartakovsky, the creator of shows like Dexter’s Laboratory and Samurai Jack. He talked about his upcoming Adult Swim show, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal, his career, and how he creates work he doesn’t have to compromise on. This...
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Cussing!
This week on the Polygon show Simone discusses her journey trying to platinum Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, then Allegra discusses how her life changed when she (finally!) bought a brand new iPhone, and Chelsea gives her spoiler-filled thoughts on the new season of Veronica Mars. TIMESTAMPS: - 6:02...
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Live with Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar (Comic-Con 2019)
In a special bonus episode, Polygon's Comics Editor Susana Polo sits down with Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar to talk her influences, her career, the future of Steven Universe, and of course, the 1995 classic A Goofy Movie. This episode was recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 in...
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You Know What This Reminds Me Of?
On this week's episode of The Polygon Show, Chelsea discusses the highs and lows of The Outer Wilds — like high-gravity platforming. Then Allegra gives her spoiler-free review of Aggretsuko season 2 (IT'S GREAT!). Next up, Allegra is also hooked on Dr. Mario World, Nintendo's latest mobile game,...
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Another Fishing Episode
Chelsea kicks off this weeks episode by discussing her latest experience playing Persona 4: Golden. Then Ashley gives her very hilarious thoughts on her latest game obsession, Cooking Simulator. Then Allegra gives her thoughts on the various fishing games she's been playing recently and then ends...
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CONTAIN HAGRID
CW: This episode contains discussion of suicidal themes in the Broadway musical Oklahoma Chelsea opens the show with charming rhythm-meets-Zelda game Cadence of Hyrule. Ashley starts watching Evangelion for the first time, as well as an emotionally-rending movie called A Silent Voice. Simone...
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An Open World Game Has Stressed Me Out
THIS WEEK ON THE POLYGON SHOW: Chelsea has actually BEEN to E3! What did she play there? Next, we talk about our longing for the apocalyptic world of Animal Crossing, and Simone's descent into Pokemon Go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Simone and Ashley's E3 2019 Scramble
Simone and Ashley give their thoughts on all the major announcements from E3! From Simone's teary-eyed moments with the Assassin's Creed orchestra to Ashley's mad moment about the Final Fantasy 8 remaster, there's a lot of ground to cover. And a special appearance from Polygon Show's producer and...
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I HAVE SWORD
Allegra, Ashley, Chelsea, and Simone react to the latest Pokémon Sword and Shield news that include the two legendaries and newly revealed Pokémon. Chelsea tells about her latest gaming addiction, PIKUNIKU, Allegra finally tried Pokémon: Rumble Rush, and Ashley recounts her STRESSFUL but funny...
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Wet Is Sweat
This week on The Polygon Show Allegra, Chelsea, and Simone talk about their past experiences with VR and discuss the newly released all in one headset, the Oculus Quest. After, the gang talks about their favorite TV shows they have been watching lately like Tuca and Bertie, Fleabag, and Broad…
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Bonus: Game of Thrones Spoiler-Cast: Our Thoughts on the Finale!
Ashley, Chelsea, and Simone give their thoughts on the final episode of Game of Thrones, and it's many plotholes. PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Hey podcast fans! Do you want to learn more about how podcasts are made? Network with other podcast fans, and meet your favorite...
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Polygon Show 100th Episode Special: Ryme City Crime
It's The Polygon Show's 100th episode! To celebrate, we're trying something weird: a Pokémon Ryme City tabletop RPG taking place in the same world as Detective Pikachu. Producer Ross Miller is dungeon master, setting up the story and narrating the action, while the rest of the gang gets into...
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Ditto Is Alcohol
Ashley discovers a screaming goat game in a supermarket and the gang gives their spoiler-freethoughts on the new film Detective Pikachu. Closing out the episode, all four (Allegra tuned in this week!) hosts give their spoiler-filledthoughts on the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones. PODX...
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Inflatable Clown
Don't worry, there will be no scary clown talk. Only good clown talk. Kind of. Games talk: Wandersong, Persona 4 Golden TV talk: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina season 2, Game of Thrones spoilercast Okay, it's not a real clown that we talk about. PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Hey...
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Lumpy Blue Goku
THE BIG THREE: Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones. There's a lot to unpack this week! Be warned, spoilers on Avengers and GoT. TIMECODES - Avengers: Endgame Spoiler Review: 29:22 -Game of Thrones S8E03 Spoiler Review: 1:04:35 PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps...
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Yoshi's Infinity Stone
Simone is back this week with amazing Assassin's Creed: Odyssey side quest stories for the show. The gang talks more Detective Pikachu snacks as well as first impressions of Persona 5: The Royal. Ashley talks about the adorable yet stressful stages of Yoshi's Crafted World, and finally the Game…
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Ashley's Dictatorship Land
Ashley takes over for hosting this week! There will be ORDER! We talk the Mr. Mime flavor slushie at 7-Eleven, Reigns: Her Majesty, Crawl, and the gamer episode of Queer Eye. NO ONE will speak unless spoken to! *gavel gavel* PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Hey podcast fans! Do you...
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Suede Yoshi
We're discussing some of the games we got to play at PAX East 2019! Titles mentioned: Super Crush KO, Alt-Frequencies, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Astrologaster, The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan. Also, some important Yoshi talk in the beginning. PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps “Hey podcast...
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March Madness: PAX East 2019 Live
Live from PAX East, we're bringing you what little we know of March Madness basketball team selection! It's a head-to-head battle between Chelsea & Allegra and Simone & Ashley to draft the best characters from a randomized pool. Sports knowledge not needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Upgrade Your Bird
This week on The Polygon Show Chelsea talks about her time at GDC, and also her experience playing Falcon Age, and Control. Ashley gives her thoughts on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and then Allegra gives her spoiler free review on Jordan Peele’s latest horror, Us. Show Notes PODX TICKETS ARE ON...
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Once Upon A BitLife
Friend of the podcast Karen Han is back on the show! On today's episode, Allegra discusses Hulu's latest original, Shrill, with SNL's Aidy Bryant. Allegra also sheds light on her most recent (and bizarre) mobile game addiction, BitLife. Karen touches upon Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Quentin...
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Bonus: Polygon's SXSW panel with Castlevania's Adi Shankar, 343's Kiki Wolfkill, and Uncharted's Amy Hennig
Hello Polygon listeners! We've got a special bonus episode for you. This month at SXSW, our Entertainment Editor Matt Patches spoke with some of our favorite people about how film, TV and video games are merging. In 2019, film, television, and games can all be streamed. The format, accessibility,...
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Rubbery Little Gummy Body
This week on The Polygon Show, Allegra gives her thoughts on the over-the-top gameplay of Devil May Cry 5. Ashley gives her thoughts on the newly released Captain Marvel movie (warning: there are minor spoilers in this discussion). Chelsea recounts her goofy co-op experiences with physics-based...
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Mr. X Gon' Give It To Ya
This week on The Polygon Show, the ladies discuss Orange Vanilla Coke, all things Pokemon: Sword & Shield, Allegra's experience playing Resident Evil 2, the terrifying Thomas The Tank Engine mod, and Ashley's thoughts on Dead or Alive 6. Show Notes: PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps...
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Alita's Battle Angels
This week The Polygon Show is joined by special guest host Karen Han, entertainment reporter for Polygon.com! Topics discussed on this episode include Allegra's thoughts on the new (and as of this taping currently taken down) game Devotion, Simone and Chelsea's thoughts on Apex Legends, and Karen...
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EVERYONE HAS 99 FRIENDS
This week on the Polygon Show Chelsea gives her thoughts on the new hot battle royale games that are sweeping the nation, Tetris Effect and Apex Legends. Then Allegra talks about Hulu's new coming of age comedy, PEN15. In addition to that Allegra also talks about her experience playing Resident...
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Crime Time
The crew talks true crime (Confessions of a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes and Abducted in Plain Sight). Ashley has a newfound love of Hotline Miami and talks about why she still loves Final Fantasy 8 all these years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Netflix & Chill(y)
It's Netflix & Chill(y) week (plus one video game) on the Polygon Show. Ashley gathers her courage and talks about playing her first Resident Evil game while the TV shows discussed are Russian Doll, Kingdom, and Carmen Sandiego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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When Eevee Was There
Chelsea explains what makes the Resident Evil 2 remake so great, Allegra is disappointed with Kingdom Hearts 3's ending, and Ashley gives an update on her unnecessarily difficult Pokémon journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kingdom Hearts 3 Is... Bad?
Allegra calls in to give her brief thoughts on the soon-to-be released Kingdom Hearts 3. Simone and Ashley compare Netflix and Hulu's recent documentaries on the infamous Fyre Festival. Chelsea details her playthrough of the classic game ToeJam & Earl, and all three of them recap their amazing...
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Polygon Show Super: Broly
Allegra, Ashley, and Simone talk about how excited they are about their upcoming appearances at PodCon 2019 in Seattle this weekend. Other topics include how Simone thinks Mario Party is the great equalizer, Allegra’s thoughts on the new Dragon Ball Z movie, and how Ashley’s original backstory…
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Every Friday, Polygon's Simone de Rochefort, Allegra Frank, and Chelsea Stark talk about what's new and weird in video games. Expect goofs, the occasional soft drink-related tirade, and a lot of laughs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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