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The Polygon Show

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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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Episodes

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 Pokémon character. BUCKLE UP for some mystery and crimes! 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 fan...

May 24, 20191 hr 3 min

Ditto Is Alcohol

Ashley discovers a screaming goat game in a supermarket and the gang gives their spoiler-free thoughts on the new film Detective Pikachu. Closing out the episode, all four (Allegra tuned in this week!) hosts give their spoiler-filled thoughts on the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones. 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 podcasters? Come to PodX! Meet the ...

May 17, 201957 min

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 podcast fans! Do you want to learn more about how podcasts are made? Network with other podcast fans, and meet your favorite podcasters? Come to PodX! Meet the voices behind your favorite podcasts like Un...

May 10, 20191 hr 17 min

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 Hey, podcast fans! Do you want to learn more about how podcasts are made? Network with other podcast fans, and meet your favorite podcasters? Come to PodX! Meet the voices behind your favorite podcasts ...

May 03, 20191 hr 17 min

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 of Thrones season 8 episode 2 spoiler-cast w/ Ashley and Chelsea at the end! Phew. PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Hey podcast fans! Do you want to learn more about how podcasts are made? Ne...

Apr 26, 201959 min

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 want to learn more about how podcasts are made? Network with other podcast fans, and meet your favorite podcasters? Come to PodX! Meet the voices behind your favorite podcasts like Undisclosed, The Bright...

Apr 19, 201946 min

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 fans! Do you want to learn more about how podcasts are made? Network with other podcast fans, and meet your favorite podcasters? Come to PodX! Meet the voices behind your favorite podcasts like Undisclo...

Apr 12, 201952 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 20191 hr

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 SALE: http://podx.com/tps http://voxmedia.com/podsurvey We are conducting an audience survey to better serve you. It takes no more than five minutes, and it really helps out the show. Please take our surve...

Mar 29, 201951 min

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 Tarantino's upcoming movie. Following that, Ashley recounts her strange experience with the film Ash Is Purest White . SHOW NOTES: Check out: Azure.com/trial to sign up for a trial today! PODX TICKETS ARE...

Mar 22, 201947 min

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, and low-cost of streaming services is changing how all three formats are made and consumed, while gradually blurring the lines between them. Join Polygon's Matt Patches for an in depth conversation with...

Mar 19, 201948 min

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 sandbox game, Human Fall Flat. SHOW NOTES: Check out: Azure.com/trial to sign up for a trial today! PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Polygon Show at PAX East! Friday at 5 p.m. - BOBCAT! htt...

Mar 15, 201957 min

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 Polygon Show at PAX East! Friday at 5 p.m. - BOBCAT! Vox Media Podcast Audience Survey: http://voxmedia.com/podsurvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 08, 201954 min

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 and the gang give their *light spoiler-filled* review of the latest Robert Rodriguez directed blockbuster, Alita: Battle Angel . SHOW NOTES: PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Polygon Show ...

Mar 01, 20191 hr

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 Evil 2 . Then to wrap it all up, Simone gives her thoughts on season 2 of the Netflix animated series, The Dragon Prince . Also, Beverage Talk™ returns when Simone cracks open a nice warm Natty Light on ...

Feb 22, 20191 hr 3 min

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

Feb 15, 20191 hr 3 min

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

Feb 08, 201949 min

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

Feb 01, 201950 min

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 weekends in Seattle attending PodCon 2019. SHOW NOTES: Allegra's full written review of Kingdom Hearts 3: https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2019/1/24/18195478/kingdom-hearts-3-review-xbox-one-playstation...

Jan 25, 20191 hr 5 min

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 for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is very very dark. Show Notes: PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 18, 201947 min

Tidying Up With The Polygon Show

Chelsea, Ashley, and Allegra discover the magic of tidying with Marie Kondo, but not all of them are convinced. Other topics include the new NES controller Joy-Cons, Fitness Boxing for the Switch, and the Ellie controversy that recently shook up the Overwatch community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 201950 min

Kingdom Hearts 3: 85 Years In The Making

Allegra, Chelsea, and Simone talk about what games they're looking forward to this year. Just how long exactly have we been waiting for Kingdom Hearts 3 ? There's also In the Valley of the Gods , Animal Crossing , Untitled Goose Game and Sayonara Wild Hearts to look forward to. Simone shares her final victory over Breath of the Wild , and Chelsea talks about a special Bellsprout named Robert. Plus, bad gaming habits! Show Notes: Polygon.com's Most Anticipated Games of 2019 https://www.polygon.co...

Jan 04, 201959 min

The Polygon Show 2018 Game of the Year Awards

Allegra, Ashley, Chelsea, and Simone give out awards to their favorite games of the past year! Categories include Best Hair, Character Most Likely to Have A Popular instagram Account, Best Original Soundtrack, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 20191 hr 28 min

Allegra's TV is too big

It’s almost vacation time! The crew talks about what they’re excited to binge during the holiday season. Allegra talks about why she isn’t a fan of the Persona 4 and 5 dancing games, Ashley gives an update on her strange Pokémon adventures, and of course: answering your friendly emails. Notes from our sponsors: LEGO : In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Pop Learn more about your...

Dec 21, 201851 minEp. 77

Don't You Dare Hurt Isabelle in Smash Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is out, the new live-action Sonic the Hedgehog poster WITH RIPPLING MUSCLES is out, and we read your SpongeBob Squarepants emails! Notes from our sponsors : LEGO: In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Ship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 14, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 81

Pouring Vodka With A Trackpad

It's indie game central this week! Allegra shares her thoughts on ranking the first 3 Metal Gear Solid games as well as Undertale-like game She Dreams Elsewhere, Ashley talks about the gorgeous watercolor game Gris and Simone explains what cyberpunk and personality game The Red Strings Club is all about. Notes from our sponsors:LEGO: In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Pop Learn...

Dec 07, 201851 minEp. 80

Polygon and the Princesses of Power

One-of-a-kind mystery game Return of the Obra Dinn is WONDERFUL. This week has even more cartoon talk — Ashley and Allegra have BIG thoughts on the new She-Ra show and SpongeBob Squarepants. Notes from our sponsors:LEGO: In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Ship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 30, 20181 hrEp. 79

Thanksgiving Extravaganza 2018

We're SUPREMELY thankful for all our listeners and their wonderful stories! This week: Allegra and Ashley talk about their feelings on Pokémon Let's Go! while Simone explains the joys of the new She-Ra show on Netflix. Notes from our sponsors:LEGO: In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Pop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 24, 201852 minEp. 78

What the heck is Ambrosia?

Chelsea describes the audio/visual joys of Tetris Effect, Jenna details her experience with the Fallout 76 beta, and Ashley talks about the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Also there is a lot of talk about egg nog and WOW WHAT IS AMBROSIA SERIOUSLY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 201856 minEp. 77

A house divided by open-world games

What is it about open-world games that are both so captivating and so anxiety-inducing? The cast talks about the games that do it well, the ones that surprised them, and the ones that they'll never return to again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 201855 minEp. 76
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