Show Notes
Despite Conker's Bad Fur Day turning 25 this year and not receiving much in the way of follow-ups, Conker has retained his notoriety in the gaming world. But what of his co-star, Berri? The Kongversation explores the abrupt transformation of the young chipmunk from an intended playable character to a murdered supporting player, and how a broadly maligned experimental game for a piece of hardware that was never released commercially can serve as the bridge between the two incarnations!
Producer: Hyle Russell Host: Hyle Russell Special Guest: I.M. Gibbon Music: Matt Cornah ©2026 DK Vine and File Two Productions
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