Aloha from Uncertain Breeze Zone, Act I. Here, an almost imperceptible current of air guides us to our recommendations. Along the way we find out about all the things that Emily has never heard of: things like counter tiles, Blue Apron, and being cold in California. And Josh still has a lot to learn too, like how to move your body in the 90's. Along the way we talk about Emily's move, Josh's plans, and the times in their lives when they had a physical reaction to music. So, umm... What are you doing over there? Submit to the wind and join us on this week's episode.

Join patron JT as he defends his dissertation by taking us on an excursion to an alternate world, a better world, where the radio airwaves are filled with the sounds of mahjong VGM. We proudly present you with KJNG (K-jong) radio. Through the magic and beauty of mahjong, KJNG mends broken hearts and heals wayward souls. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wish this was a real radio station. If JT can't convince you that mahjong VGM is the best music on the planet, then perhaps one of the many other personalities in his head will. Along the way you'll meet a lonely vampire who laughs at his own jokes, a wizened old sensei who follows the way of mahjong, and an excited Rastafarian who loves that 8-bit reggae sound. Plus, many of your favorite characters from the jukebox bar will be there, like Haju, Carrot Man, and even Hakama. Slap your tiles down on the table and get ready for a mahjong experience you'll never forget!

Josh and Emily are almost out of the Breakable Mist Zone, but there's one more act to go! Will they make it to the exit in time? Do blood stained ice shards form a beautiful crystal when stacked? Are they even doing this right? Tune in for the answers to these and many more questions, including: Why do hockey players fight? What is the Dreamcast Sound? And does it really matter? Also... one more thing... Josh wants to start a book club, but he didn't say the right name for the author. The name is Ian Bogost and the book is called Play Anything, if you want to follow along. Anyways... get over here. It's the VGM Jukebox.

Josh and Emily are in the Breakable Mist Dungeon to play a couple tunes of their own choosing. This is a very important episode for VGM historians, as Josh presents new publications in his field, revising the legend of Yumi Kinoshita. Meanwhile, Emily shares her analysis of earfeel and melody. Special thanks is due to Brent Weinbach of the Legacy Music Hour and to the VGM Podcast Fans Facebook group for spearheading our latest research. Also, a big thank-you to St. John for stopping by with Hakama to take the art of VGM Karoake to new levels of intensity and intrigue. Feel free to take notes on this one as there may be a quiz at the end of the semester, here on the VGM JUKEBOX.

Josh and Emily are in a whole new zone! They traverse this delicate landscape with some great listener-recommended tunes playing in their headphones (they must have some really long headphone cords). Join them as they recount days sifting through garbage, feeling like you are the video game character, and playing the Sega Nintendo. Plus, J and E discuss their experiences with the latest additions to their game libraries. Animite is still at the rest stop, but we're at the party with the most crushable dude. You're welcome to join us, so come on in!

ATTENTION STUDENTS AND FACULTY: Please tune into Haju University's campus radio station to attend this month's thesis defense, presented by your fellow student Theodore Diad! Listen along as he thoughtfully interviews Glen Bellisario, a private investigator whose assignments always, inexplicably, turn provocative. If you weren't convinced that Japanese visual novels from the 80s and 90s had amazing music, this might be the proof you need!

Josh and Emily have defeated the dungeon are back in the bar to listen to take listener recommendations. Josh says, thank you, you're welcome, and he's sorry. Emily is considering whether or not new car smell is spa-worthy. We learn about Rob Nichol's old job, Emily's new games, and Josh gives a call to action for a Spa Bonus Zone. Will Emily scare her friends? Will Josh ever speak again? Find out here on the VGM Jukebox!

Josh and Emily are in the January Zone dungeon! How will they get out? Probably by playing a couple sweet tunes and talking about the Beatles, The legacy of the Legacy Music Hour, Memes about VGM, and a what new games they're playing. This is a new mid-month format, so we hope you enjoy it as we make our way back to the bar and all of our patron recommendations in time for next week.

Do you ever feel that as a fan of VGM, you are growing ever closer to your childhood dreams? Well, get ready for another parade from the past as we meet a band who gives themselves haircuts between song sections, a student of Definitely Darryl, and a dad who has figured out the absolute best way to militarize his children against the Axis powers. In addition to that, you will notice the beginnings of a slight change in format that VGMJB will be experiencing in the new year, so keep your ears peeled for the details. But hey, your ears will already be peeled, won't they? This is the VGM Jukebox, after all!

Join Junko Tamiya, Tamayo Kawamoto, Kumi Yamaga, Harumi Fujita, and Manami Matsumae during their Famicom days at Capcom. They discuss life's greatest mysteries like artistic motivation, the consequences of marriage, and where to get the best deals on eel bowls.