As a tribute to both Ecco the Dolphin and the amazing community over at Caverns of Hope, we're dedicating this week's show to Ecco music. As a bonus, we also catch up with Klaimen and find out what's in store for Caverns of Hope.

Track list and content:

- Ecco the Dolphin [Mega Drive] - Opening Theme

- Ecco: The Tides of Time [Mega Drive] - Convergence

- Mykah - Trellia's Bay (Trap / Future House Remix)

- Ecco the Dolphin [Mega-CD] - Title Screen

- Ecco the Dolphin [Mega Drive] - Jurassic Beach

- Ecco the Dolphin [Mega-CD] - Welcome to the Machine

- Ecco: The Tides of Time [Mega-CD] - Fin to Feather

- Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future - Hanging Waters

- Ecco Jr. - Opening Theme, The Endless Sea

=The Manic Lounge=

- Guest: Klaimen from Caverns of Hope

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- Ecco: The Tides of Time [Mega Drive] - Tube of Medusa

- PokéMatt - St. Gabriel’s Mask

- Ecco: The Tides of Time [Game Gear] - Vents of Medusa

- Ecco the Dolphin [Mega Drive] - Ice Zone

- Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future - Anguish of Dearth

- Matheus Manente and CarboHydroM - Defender of the Future

- The String Arcade - Echos of Ecco

- Ecco: The Tides of Time [Mega Drive] - Title Theme

- Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future - Passage from Genesis

- Ecco the Dolphin [Mega-CD] - Jurassic Beach

- Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future - Powers of Levitation

- Pokérus - The Globe Holder (feat. KBT)

- Sega PowerCuts 1 - St. Gabriel's Mask ~ Vocal Remix

This week's show coincided with the World Cup match of England v Tunisia, which, for most of our listeners, was a nerve-racking event. We also play Take My Quiz for another week and learn about Awinnerwasyou's experience with Fantasia.

Note: Request tracks for next week's Ecco Special at http://radiose.ga/ecco.

Track list and content:

- Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed - Galactic Parade

- Quackshot Starring Donald Duck - Maharajah

- World Cup Italia '90 [16-bit] - Match 1

- Jet Set Radio Future - I Love Love You (Love Love Super Dimension Mix)

- Fatal Labyrinth - Staff Roll

- Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (2013) - Enchanted Forest: Act 1

=Third Party Tracks=

- Galactic Attack - Vision

- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist - Outside Shredder's Hideout

- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist - Inside Shredder's Hideout

- Metal Slug - Inner Station (Stage 2)

- Valkyria Chronicles - A Moment of Relief

- Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse [Mega Drive] - Dark Forest (Door 3)

- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master - Idaten

=Memories of SEGA=

- Fantasia - BGM 01

- Memories of SEGA - Fantasia

- Fantasia - BGM 04

- Sonic Adventure - Believe In Myself ...THEME OF "MILES"

- Sonic Adventure - Skydeck A Go! Go! ...for Sky Deck

- Sonic Adventure - Bad Taste Aquarium ...for Hot Shelter

- Armcannon - The Vents Mon

Due to technical difficulties, this week's episode of The Manic Monday Show aired on a Tuesday instead. That gave us more time to catch up on current E3 happenings as well as make a couple of announcements.

Track list and content:

- James Landino - Teknopathetic (Bass House Remix)

- True Blue: The Best of Sonic the Hedgehog - Angel Island Zone (SSBB Remix)

- Infinite Space - Infinity Route

- DarkeSword - Sonic Adventure 'The Twinkle Park Classic' OC ReMix

- Sega Superstars Tennis - Main Menu 3

- Ferdk - Life Will Change (From Persona 5)

=Third Party Tracks=

- Psycho Pinball - Title Theme

- Saturn Bomberman - Amusement World

- Grandia II - Canção do Povo

=RadioSEGA Review of SEGA Mega Drive Classics (PS4, Xbox One, PC)=

- UV Sir J - Dat Yugo (Indy 500)

- Opus Science Collective - Underwater (Alex Kidd In Miracle World)

- André Pastore, Helton Lima, Leandro Abreu, Leo Quintão, Marco Lima - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 "Chromed Gadgetry" OC ReMix

=Memories of SEGA=

- Hellfire [Mega Drive] - Egypt

- Hellfire [Mega Drive] - Mystic Green

- Hellfire [Mega Drive] - Jumping Roll

- Hellfire [Mega Drive] - Captain Lancer

- Hellfire [Mega Drive] - In Side Drive

- Ferdk - Built to Rule (From Sonic Mania)

- Tee Lopes - Angel Island Cutscene

- Streets of Rage - Skyscraper Night

- Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed - Seasonal Shrines

- Rexy feat. Xenon Odyssey - Magical Soul Shower (OutRun)

This week, we welcome Matt to The Manic Lounge to talk about Crypt of Dracula, another upcoming Mega Drive game, but in a totally different genre, and we have another crack at "Take My Quiz". PS: Apologies for the technical problems during the talk breaks.

Track list and content:

- Persona 5: Dancing Star Night - Last Surprise (Taku Takahashi Remix)

- A Certain Magical Virtual-On - Transition 2018

- Ikaruga - Butsutekkai

- Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night - When The Moon’s Reaching Out Stars (Hideki Naganuma Remix)

- Panzer Dragoon Orta - Ancient Weapon 1

- Palpable, Diodes - Plastik Skies (Daytona USA)

=Third Party Tracks=

- Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck [Mega-CD] - Snow Problem, The Fruit Mountain

- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - You

- Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2 - Credits

=The Manic Lounge=

- Interview with Matt from Pixel Pusher

- Crypt of Dracula - Bach

- Crypt of Dracula - Haunting

- Crypt of Dracula - Skulling Around

- Crypt of Dracula - Stained Glass Haze

**Check out Crypt of Dracula at http://www.cryptofdracula.co.uk

**Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cryptofdracula

=Memories of SEGA=

- Hellfire [Mega Drive] - Egypt

- Memories of SEGA - Hellfire

- Hellfire [Mega Drive] - Jumping Roll

- A Certain Magical Virtual-On - Exotic Drift

- Persona 5: Dancing Star Night - Rivers in the Desert (Mito Remix)

- Yakuza Ishin! - Song of Restoration

- 24:7 - All Your Mercs Are Belong To Us

In this shorter-than-usual podcast-exclusive extra section of The Manic Monday Show, we play your requests that didn't make it into the 8-bit Special LiVE show and add a couple of remixes to boot.

Tracklist:

- Gunstar Heroes [Game Gear] - Military on the Max-Power

- Fantasy Zone Gear - Wood Stage [RD.1]

- Zillion II: The Tri Formation - Boss (PSG ver.)

- Dynamite Dux [Master System] - Downtown Achacha City (PSG ver.)

- Battletoads - Turbo Tunnel (Bike)

- Slider (Skweek) - BGM 1

- The Flintstones (Master System) - Theme

- Sadorf, Sir_Nuts - Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble "A New Ray of Light" OC ReMix

- Golvellius: Valley of Doom - Overworld 5 (FM ver.)

- Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa - Round 7 (PSG ver.)

- Ghost House - House

- Random Encounter - Medusa's Vents

- Sonic Chaos - Aqua Planet Zone (MS)

- R-Type - Stage 6 BGM (FM ver.)

- Psycho Fox - Mystical Mountains

- Shining Force Gaiden II: The Sword of Hajya - The Training Battalion Advances

- Ristar the Shooting Star [Game Gear] - Ring Rink

- Sonic the Hedgehog [8-bit] - FM Hack - Jungle Zone

- SpellCaster - Forest

- ladyWildfire feat. Level 99 - Don't Be A Dingus (Aqua Planet & Oil Ocean)

It's the end of another month, so it's time for another Special and this time, we're all about 8-bit nostalgia. Listen to your requests as well as to an interview with current editor of Sonic the Comic - Online, Michael Corker, to celebrate the comic's 25 years of existence.

Tracklist and content:

- Zillion - Inside Planet

- Sonic Chaos - Aqua Planet Zone (GG)

- Bluelighter - Alex Kidd in Miracle World "A Kingdom Under the Sea" OC ReMix

- Doraemon Waku Waku Pocket Paradise - Title Theme

- Ys: The Vanished Omens - Feena (FM ver.)

- Level 99, Moonlapse, OA - Ecco: The Tides of Time 'Waves of Stone' OC ReMix

- Ys: The Vanished Omens - See You Again (PSG ver.)

- Cool Spot [8-bit] - Rave Dancetune

- Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap - Endless War (PSG ver.)

- Teddy Boy [8-BIT] - Teddy Boy Blues Theme

=The Manic Lounge=

- Interview with Michael Corker, editor of Sonic the Comic - Online

- Sonic the Hedgehog [8-bit] - Bridge

- Sonic the Hedgehog [8-bit] - Jungle

- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [8-bit] - Green Hills Zone

**If you're interested in attending the 25th anniversary party on June 3rd, in Manchester, want a copy of issue #275 of Sonic the Comic or simply wish to donate for the event, send a message to the StC-O team at https://facebook.com/stconline

**Follow Sonic the Comic - Online on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Megadroid_STC

**Check out the website: http://stconline.co.uk

- Enduro Racer [Master System] - BGM 1

- Rushjet1 - Home Bay v2

- Ninja Gaiden [Master System] - Escape in a Forest

- Streets of Rage [8-bit] - The Street of Rage

- Ristar [Game Gear] - Strange Pirates

- Psychic World - Main Theme

- Eino Keskitalo - Siillin melankolia (Sonic the Hedgehog [GG])

- Mega Man [Game Gear] - Dr Wily's Castle, Stage 2

- Lord of the Sword - Battling

- Hang-On [Master System] - Main Theme

- Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap - The Dragon's Trap - Staff Roll

It's time to welcome Scott Strichart back to the show for the second part of our chat, focusing on the localisation of Yakuza games and the upcoming Yakuza Kiwami 2.

Tracklist and content:

- Shadow the Hedgehog - Sky Troops

- Persona 4 Arena Ultimax - Pink Sniper

- Aladdin [Mega Drive] - Turban Jazz

- Virtua Tennis - Dream And Passion

- Yakuza Ishin! - La Muerte Del Gobierno

- Opus Science Collective - Medley - Lava Reef Act 1 & 2 (Sonic & Knuckles)

=Third Party Tracks=

- Grandia II - Despair and Hope

- Omikron: The Nomad Soul - Omikron (New Angels of Promise)

- WipEout - DOH-T

=The Manic Lounge=

- Interview with Scott Strichart, localisation producer of the Yakuza series.

- Yakuza Kiwami - Virtical Point

- Yakuza 0 - Koi no DISCO QUEEN

- Yakuza 6 - Today is Diamond [Full Spec Edition]

- After Burner [Master System] - Final Take Off (PSG Sound ver.)

- Hang-On [Master System] - Main Theme

- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [8-bit] - Green Hills Zone

=Memories of SEGA=

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - Rush

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - Joe

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - Spirit

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - Boss 1

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - First Step

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - Distant Thunder

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - Darkside

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - Boss 2

- Shining Force - A Holy War (Arranged ver.)

- Sonic Adventure 2 - That's The Way I Like It ...for Metal Harbor

- Sega GaGa - If we ever meet (Full Version)

- Spice Girls - Wannabe (SEGA Mega Drive Version)

- E.L.V.N feat. MEIKO - Break It, Break It

Following the listening party for OC ReMix album "VROOM: SEGA Racing" on last week's episode of SEGA Mixer Drive, album director José the Bronx Rican comes on The Manic Monday Show to tell us more about the project.

To request music for the 8-bit Special, go to http://radiose.ga/8bit.

Tracklist and content:

- Sonic Adventure - Azure Blue World ...for Emerald Coast

- NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams - Sweeping Seashore : Aqua Challenge

- Ristar The Shooting Star - Splash Down!! (Round 2-1)

- Shenmue III - Winter Sunset

- 7th Dragon III Code: VFD - Slain, Woven

- José the Bronx Rican - Sonic Adventure 2 'Knuckles' Unknown from M.C.' OC ReMix

=Third Party Tracks=

- Bust-A-Move 4 - Basic Round Theme

- Slip Stream - Japanese Course

- Tony Hawk's Skateboarding - Superman

=The Manic Lounge=

- Interview with José the Bronx Rican

- Ben Briggs, PrototypeRaptor - Rolling Start! (Daytona USA)

- José the Bronx Rican - Five Laps (Virtua Racing Deluxe)

- UV Sir J, DiGi Valentine, J.ME the Sista' UV - Tail Chaser (Metropolis Street Racer)

**Download "VROOM: SEGA Racing" at http://vroom.ocremix.org

**Vote for your favourite tracks from the album at http://radiose.ga/vroom

=Memories of SEGA=

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - Spirit

- Memories of SEGA: Shinobi (The GG Shinobi)

- Shinobi (The GG Shinobi) - Distant Thunder

- baircave - Main Menu

- Let's Tap - D.P.U

- maimai - Quartet Theme (Reborn)

- ZENTA feat. Goro Majima - Majima No Majirock [Full Spec Edition]

In the first regular episode of May, we play lots of music (most of it good), check up on Matt Phillips and his upcoming Mega Drive game Tanglewood and announce the next special.

To request music for the 8-bit Special, go to http://radiose.ga/8bit.

- Jet Set Radio - Yappie Feet

- Sonic Rush - Back 2 Back (Blazy Mix)

- maimai - Baban! Amai Wana

- Streets of Rage 2 [8-bit] - S.O.R Super Mix

- Crackin' DJ - Glamorous Fingers

- Metropolis Street Racer - It Doesn't Really Matter

=Third Party Tracks=

- Earthworm Jim 2 [Mega Drive] - Puppy Love

- Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge - Rikuo Stage (Brazil)

- Scaredsim, Wild_Cat - Mega Turrican "Turrimann" OC ReMix

=The Manic Lounge=

- Interview with Matt Phillips from Big Evil Corporation

- Tanglewood - Bygone Exploration

- Tanglewood - Heritage Exploration

- Tanglewood - Storm Warning

- Tanglewood - Tethered Exploration

**For more info on Tanglewood and to pre-order the game, check out https://tanglewoodgame.com

=Memories of SEGA=

- Resident Evil Code: Veronica - The Theme Of Alexia Type 2 (Battle with Alexia Type 2)

- Resident Evil Code: Veronica - A Moment of Relief (Save Room Theme)

- Resident Evil Code: Veronica - The Code is Veronica (Arctic Base Theme 5)

- premydaremy - DNA. (Sonic Parody Song)

- CHUNITHM - B.B.K.K.B.K.K.

- premydaremy - PLEASE IIZUKA (Sonic Parody Song)

- premydaremy - FASTER (Sonic & Shadow Parody Song)

- Sonic Unleashed - Jungle Joyride - Day

Download this podcast-exclusive extra portion of the Yakuza 6 Special to listen to more of the game's music as well as our review of the game.

Tracklist and content:

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Bug's Warrior

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Town Bully

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Theory of Beauty

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Theme of HAMATSU

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Burn It Down

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - TONIGHT -Restart From This Night-[Full Spec Edition]

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Flames of Determination

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Fist Law

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Loyalty Oath

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Qui Garde Un Secret

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Be Careful of Scams

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Last Dance in the Ardor

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Lost

=RadioSEGA Reviews - Yakuza 6: The Song of Life=

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Today is Diamond [Full Spec Edition]

- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Soubou