The Diad Presents: A VGM Podcast

Episode 042: A Periodic Guest

Episode 041: Games of the Year

Episode 039: Ritualistic Podcasting

Mixtape 002: Werewolf Bar Mitzvah

Episode 033: Jad the Taff

Episode 029: Gunpei Yokoi Part I - Game Boy

Episode 053: It’s Back to Be Good

 Welcome to The Diad Presents! And it's been awhileSince I could hold my head up highAnd it's been awhileSince I first saw you Now for some good music instead! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And the track...

*Bonus Re-run* Thesis Defense: WSXY with The Diad

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Originally released on Friday, January 26, 2018 on the VGM Jukebox feed, this is a "dissertation style" VGM skit podcast I made.  I had a recent guest appearance the much-beloved Forever Sound Version.  During the...

Episode 052: Keep Cool and Chilly Calm

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Let's just get this out of the way here (and minor spoilers ahead)... I now realize that the "68" in Namachuhei 68 refers to the 68000.  Just listen to the stupid show and enjoy it,...

Episode 051: Tandy is Dandy, but Liquor is Quicker

Welcome to The Diad Presents! The who does the what?? Podcast necromancy this week as we come back atcha with a history-focused journey into the Tandy 1000. Enjoy! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And the track list...

Episode 050: A Brief History of VGM Podcasts

Welcome to The Diad Presents! We made it to 50, guys. And they said it wouldn't last. This is a bit self-referential for the VGM podcast crowd, but hey, that's who the show is for in the first place. Enjoy!...

Episode 049: Space Jams 2: Journey to the Center of the Podcastverse

Welcome to The Diad Presents! After a bit of a hiatus, i'm back with a VGMJB-styled "dissertation" episode (skits and music), packed with plenty of familiar voices in the VGM podcast community. Hopefully you enjoy the slight change of pace....

Episode 048: VGMJBye

Welcome to The Diad Presents! WHO LET THE DIAD OUT OF HIS CAGE? RUN! HE'S PODCASTIN' AGAIN! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And the track list below: # - Game - Track - System - Composer 1...

Episode 047: Story Time with Diad

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Important show updates today. But also some nice tunesies. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here:  And the track list below: # - Game - Track - System - Composer 1 - Undertale -...

Mixtape 003: The Diad is an April Fool

Welcome to The Diad Presents! My family was stricken with sweeping illness, my wife has a week-long business trip, and my parents are in town to visit. All this combined into a perfect storm and left us with a mixtape...

Episode 046: Everybody Salsa!

Welcome to The Diad Presents! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: The links I promised: Interview with Harumi Fujita And the track list below: # - Game - Track - System - Composer 1 - Clockwork Knight 2...

Episode 045: Presentin’ Year 2: Electric Boogaloo

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Bah!... Bah!... Bah!... Bah!... Bah!... zoom zoom Bah!... zoom zoom Bah!... zoom zoom Bah!... zoom zoom (Bah!) Din Daa Daa, Doe Doe Doe (Bah!) Din Daa Daa, Doe Doe (Bah!) Din Daa Daa, Doe Doe...

Episode 044: 1-Year Anniversary!

Welcome to The Diad Presents! The night seemed to fade into blossoming dawn The sun shone anew but the dance lingered on Could we but recall that sweet moment sublime We'd find that our love is unaltered by time It's...

Episode 043: Hot Like

Welcome to The Diad Presents! We're back to normal this week. Hope you all keep me in your heart as your very special valentine. My gift to you is beautiful VGM. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Here...

Episode 042: A Periodic Guest

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Well this is certainly different... Strap in for a less-informative, more goofy episode of the Diad Presents with a very special guest. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And as promised, here are...

Gaiden 001: Live on Tape from Washi Con 2018!

Welcome to The Diad Presents! This episode was made to "broadcast" at a panel during Washi Con 2018. The format is pretty close to typical episodes, but it is a whole lot longer than normal. Another special thanks to all...

Quick Update! (tl;dr: New Ep. Saturday)

Quick update. Check the audio for deets.

Episode 041: Games of the Year

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Happy New Year! I totally forgot to mention that on the show... Also, I had some bad info while I was putting together the episode. What I thought was "Unused Track 3" is actually called...

Episode 040: Legend of Zelda

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Hey! Listen! It's the Legend of Zelda. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Some references I used: http://www.ualr.edu/jtfry/ http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/07/06/ign-presents-the-history-of-the-legend-of-zelda https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/21/11063982/zelda-30th-anniversary-nintendo-history-link-smash-bros https://kotaku.com/5904884/the-making-of-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past http://mentalfloss.com/article/62244/15-things-you-might-not-know-about-legend-zelda https://boingboing.net/2016/12/29/original-development-art-from.html https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/288293/Nintendo_digs_up_original_The_Legend_of_Zelda_design_docs.php https://www.vgfacts.com/game/thelegendofzelda/ https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-3D/Vol-2-Original-Development-Staff-Part-1/1-The-Game-that-Changed-Destinies/1-The-Game-that-Changed-Destinies-231561.html https://web.archive.org/web/20060706194537/http://www.gamespot.com:80/gamespot/features/video/hist_zelda/page2.html http://sourcegaming.info/2016/07/12/the-frog-for-whom-the-bell-tolls-retro-review/ And the track list below:...

Episode 039: Ritualistic Podcasting

Welcome to The Diad Presents! A bit loosey goosey this week. Let's see if anyone notices... The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Some references I used: https://www.britannica.com/topic/seppuku http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/what-is-seppuku And the track list below: # - Game - Track...

Episode 038: These Aren’t Even Video Games

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Further emphasizing that this is a video game music podcast that has nothing to do with video game music... The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Some links I used or mentioned are listed...

Episode 037: Short Skirt Long Amiga

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Mix it up with both hands. Some unusual faces in the console choices this week. Let's do it. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Some links (and a picture) I used or mentioned...

Episode 036: Dungeons & Dragons II

Welcome to The Diad Presents! When last we left our heroes... The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: As I mentioned, I made use of several articles, some of which are listed below: DragonStrike 1993 VHS http://www.filfre.net/2016/03/joel-billings-and-ssi/ And the...

Episode 035: Dungeons & Dragons

Welcome to The Diad Presents! You find yourself sitting at a well-worn table in a tavern called "The Meddlesome Metroid." The drinks are weak, and the serving staff hasn't a full set of teeth between them. It's your kind of...

Episode 034: Podcast Writers Strike

Welcome to The Diad Presents! cough cough, fizz fizz, oh what a relief it is! A podcast! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And the track list below: # - Game - Track - System - Composer 1...

Mixtape 002: Werewolf Bar Mitzvah

Welcome to The Diad Presents! I am still not recovered, so I had to convert this episode into a mixtape. A little more info at the top of the show. Hopefully back to normal next week... The show can be downloaded...

Episode 033: Jad the Taff

Welcome to The Diad Presents! My throat hurts! I'm groggy! And Tired! Enjoy the show! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And the track list is below: # - Game - Track - System - Composer 1 -...

Episode 032: I’m O-Kei, You’re O-Kei

Welcome to The Diad Presents! A lot of Japanese PC offerings this week, a few tangents, and a couple exclamation points. What more do you need to know? The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Some resources I relied...

Episode 031: Local on the 8s

Welcome to The Diad Presents! This week we get back to the typical show format. The forecast calls for thunderous beats, a sprinkling of jazzy jams, and gale force .. um... talking from me, your host. The show can be downloaded...

Episode 030: Gunpei Yokoi Part II - WonderSwan

Welcome to The Diad Presents! This week features part two of a two-part spectacular! Get your WonderSwan on. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Some of the sources I relied on are here: Jeremy Parish Article And the...

Episode 030: Gunpei Yokoi Part II - WonderSwan

Welcome to The Diad Presents! This week features part two of a two-part spectacular! Get your WonderSwan on. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Some of the sources I relied on are here: Jeremy Parish Article And the...

Episode 029: Gunpei Yokoi Part I - Game Boy

Welcome to The Diad Presents! This week features part one of a two-part spectacular! Get your Game Boy on. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Some of the sources I relied on are here: Hanafuda info Yokoi Interview...

Episode 029: Gunpei Yokoi Part I - Game Boy

Welcome to The Diad Presents! This week features part one of a two-part spectacular! Get your Game Boy on. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Some of the sources I relied on are here: Hanafuda infoYokoi InterviewHistory of...

Episode 028: Blasphemin’ Blasphemers

Welcome to The Diad Presents! We're a bit late this week, but we made it. No time to type a bunch of gobblydeegook, we've got to get to the music! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And the...

Episode 028: Blasphemin’ Blasphemers

Welcome to The Diad Presents! We're a bit late this week, but we made it. No time to type a bunch of gobblydeegook, we've got to get to the music! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And the...

Hurricane Irma and DPVGM

Hey everyone. If you're reading this, no show this week. Hurricane Irma ate it. Listen to my short description of where I'm at. This was recorded last week, so the timeline is a little off

Hurricane Irma and DPVGM

Hey everyone. If you're reading this, no show this week. Hurricane Irma ate it. Listen to my short description of where I'm at. This was recorded last week, so the timeline is a little off

Episode 027: Sing Sing Sing

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Depending on Hurricane Irma, this may be the last show for a little bit. Let's hope not! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: The picture of the excellent depiction of Shredder is here:...

Episode 026: Link Travel Agency

Welcome to The Diad Presents! We're back (a dinosaur story). Diad makes lemonade out of lemons, when there isn't quite enough time to rock. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: The Link picture I mentioned is here: And...

Mixtape 001: Vacation

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Vacation All I ever wanted Vacation Had to get away The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And the track list below: # - Game - Track - System - Composer 1 - Wurm...

Episode 025: 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42

Welcome to The Diad Presents! A brief history lesson on a familiar Japanese word, a criticism of a popular TV show, and your weekly does of hot, hot fire VGM jams. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: The...

Episode 024: Asterix

Welcome to The Diad Presents! Deep in the heart of France the blood of a Gaul runs. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: And the track list below: # - Game - Track - System - Composer 0...

Episode 023: Hugo Girl

Welcome to The Diad Presents! From space pilots to legendary kings, we rock each and every one of you. The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: The link to the article I reference is here.  And this is "The" round...

Episode 022: Virtual Boy

Welcome to The Diad Presents! (see below for updates. Apologies if this screws up the feed!) This week we explore the forgotten corners of Nintendo's history. The Virtual Boy may have been a financial flop, but it is musically rich!...

Episode 021: Neo Retro Games

Welcome to The Diad Presents! This week we are going back in time all the way to the future. It's a 10-track-stravaganza! The show can be downloaded here, or streamed here: Here is the link to the YouTube video I referenced...