The Polygon Show

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 everywhere else podcasts are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This show is hosted by Allegra Frank, Chelsea Stark, and Simone de Rochefort. It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2019

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 was developed. Listen to all the episodes of The History of Fun on Apple or Pocketcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2019

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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere else podcasts are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This week’s episode is hosted by Allegra Frank, Chelsea Stark, and Simone de Rochefort. It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2019

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 pug dating sim, Hot Date. The Polygon Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere else podcasts are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This week’s episode is hosted by Allegra Frank, Simone de Rochefort, and special guest Brian David Gilbert! It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2019

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 Islanders. The Polygon Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere else podcasts are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This week’s episode is hosted by Allegra Frank, Chelsea Stark, and Simone de Rochefort. It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2019

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 seasonally appropriate scary movies. 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 survey here: www.voxmedia.com/podsurvey The Polygon Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere else podcasts are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This week’s episode is hosted by Chelsea Stark, and special guests Jenna Stoeber & Emily Heller. It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2019

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 Chelsea continues her Apple Arcade updates with Shantae and the Seven Sirens. Polygon's best horror movies on Netflix list: https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/11/20908495/best-horror-movies-netflix 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 survey here: www.voxmedia.com/podsurvey The Polygon Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere else podcasts are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This week’s episode is hosted by Allegra Frank, Chelsea Stark, and special guest Jenna Stoeber. It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2019

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 audience survey to better serve you. It takes no more than five minutes, and it really helps out the show. Please take our survey here: www.voxmedia.com/podsurvey The Polygon Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere else podcasts are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This week’s episode is hosted by Allegra Frank, Chelsea Stark, and Simone de Rochefort. It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2019

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 survey to better serve you. It takes no more than five minutes, and it really helps out the show. Please take our survey here: www.voxmedia.com/podsurvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2019

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: https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/14/20864555/a-short-hike-how-to-do-nothing-impressions The Polygon Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere else podcasts are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This week’s episode is hosted by Allegra Frank, Chelsea Stark, and Simone De Rochefort. It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2019

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 are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This week’s episode is hosted by Allegra Frank, Chelsea Stark, and Simone De Rochefort. It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2019

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 fantasy series she likes. The reason will surprise you. Or horrify you. Whichever. The Polygon Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere else podcasts are found. If you like what you hear, let us know! We also very much appreciate the rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts — seriously, every little bit helps! This week’s episode is hosted by Allegra Frank, Chelsea Stark, and Simone De Rochefort. It is produced by Jelani Carter and Ross Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2019

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: https://twitter.com/greatmaccao/status/1166362696276762625 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2019

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2019

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 Haasch educates us all on Ouran High School Host Club. And Rocko’s Modern Life brings up an important generational divide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 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 episode was recorded live at the TCL Chinese Theater at San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2019

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 Assassin's Creed : Odyssey - 15:57 Allegra's new iPhone - 26:51 Veronica Mars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 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 partnership with TCL Chinese Theatre. We'll have a new non-bonus episode tomorrow, July 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2019

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, and Simone is still trapped in Pokémon Go hell. Finally, did you know Veronica Mars is on Hulu now? Chelsea gives us some reasons to watch. The Polygon Show has been nominated for best Games + Hobbies podcast in this year’s People’s Choice Podcast Awards! Cast your vote for The Polygon Show at https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup before July 31st. One vote per category. TIMESTAMPS: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2019

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 the show by giving her spoiler-free thoughts on the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: Far From Home. TIME STAMPS - 2:07 Persona 4: Golden - 10:53 Cooking Simulator - 26:02 Fishing Game - 38:58 Spider-Man: Far From Home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2019

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 suddenly changes gears and shares her experience watching a dark version of the musical Oklahoma. Allegra closes out the episode with her frustrations and thoughts on Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, Niantic's follow-up to Pokémon Go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2019

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 editor, Jelani Carter, highlights what's great about Ubisoft's Roller Champions demo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2019

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 experience playing Cuphead on Switch during PodX downtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2019

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 City. Make sure to rate and review our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2019

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 podcasters? Come to PodX! Meet the voices behind your favorite podcasts like Undisclosed, The Bright Sessions, True Crime Obsessed, Welcome to Night Vale and many more May 31st to June 2nd in the heart of Nashville at The Music City Center. Tickets are on sale now at podx.com That’s P-O-D-X dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2019

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 fans, and meet your favorite podcasters? Come to PodX! Meet the voices behind your favorite podcasts like Undisclosed, The Bright Sessions, True Crime Obsessed, Welcome to Night Vale and many more May 31st to June 2nd in the heart of Nashville at The Music City Center. Tickets are on sale now at podx.com That’s P-O-D-X dot com! 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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2019

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 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 Sessions, True Crime Obsessed, Welcome to Night Vale and many more May 31st to June 2nd in the heart of Nashville at The Music City Center. Tickets are on sale now at podx.com That’s P-O-D-X dot com! 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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2019

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 Undisclosed, The Bright Sessions, True Crime Obsessed, Welcome to Night Vale and many more May 31st to June 2nd in the heart of Nashville at The Music City Center. Tickets are on sale now at podx.com That’s P-O-D-X dot com! 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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2019

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 like Undisclosed, The Bright Sessions, True Crime Obsessed, Welcome to Night Vale and many more May 31st to June 2nd in the heart of Nashville at The Music City Center. Tickets are on sale now at podx.com That’s P-O-D-X dot com! We are also 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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2019

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? Network with other podcast fans, and meet your favorite podcasters? Come to PodX! Meet the voices behind your favorite podcasts like Undisclosed, The Bright Sessions, True Crime Obsessed, Welcome to Night Vale and many more May 31st to June 2nd in the heart of Nashville at The Music City Center. Tickets are on sale now at podx.com That’s P-O-D-X dot com! 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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2019

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 Sessions, True Crime Obsessed, Welcome to Night Vale and many more May 31st to June 2nd in the heart of Nashville at The Music City Center. Tickets are on sale now at podx.com That’s P-O-D-X dot com! 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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2019

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 Undisclosed, The Bright Sessions, True Crime Obsessed, Welcome to Night Vale and many more May 31st to June 2nd in the heart of Nashville at The Music City Center. Tickets are on sale now at podx.com That’s P-O-D-X dot com!” 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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2019

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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2019

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 ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Polygon Show at PAX East! Friday at 5 p.m. - BOBCAT! 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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2019

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 Amy Hennig, Adi Shankar, and Kiki Wolfkill, as they discuss how video games and film are influencing each other. Please enjoy, and we'll be back with a new Polygon Show episode on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2019

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! 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 survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2019

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 at PAX East! Friday at 5 p.m. - BOBCAT! Thanks to Microsoft Azure for sponsoring this episode. Get started with a free account and 12 months of popular free services at Azure.com/trial today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2019

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 the show lmao. SHOW NOTES PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Polygon Show at PAX East! Friday at 5 p.m. - BOBCAT! Vox Media at SXSW: voxmediaevents.com/sxsw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2019

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-4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2019

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2019