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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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In 1998, Banjo-Kazooie took flight on the Nintendo 64, redefining the 3D platformer with its humor, creativity, and boundless charm. In this episode, we explore how Rare transformed a canceled RPG called Project Dream into one of the most beloved adventures of the era. We trace the evolution from Edson’s fairy-tale world to Banjo and Kazooie’s witty, exploration-driven gameplay, and how the team learned from Super Mario 64 to craft expansive levels full of purpose and discovery. Our conversation covers the game’s groundbreaking design, scrapped features like Stop N Swop, and its lasting influence through sequels, remasters, and spiritual successors. Join us as we flap, jump, and puzzle our way through Banjo-Kazooie on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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