Capture the moment with Josh, Emily, Haju, and your fellow patrons this week as we explore demo discs, choice limitations, and the unique impact of audiovisuals. Listen in as Josh creates the frameworks for a video game and anime, Emily speaks in code to one particular patron, and both hosts describe one of the most beautiful gifts they've ever seen. On your way out, don't forget to drop in on our new Patrons of the VGM Jukebox Facebook group and the also-new VGM Podcast Fans group!

Ever wish there were five of you? Josh and Emily do, and they're already locking in what each clone's specialization would be. Jump in, ponder along, and also consider the effect of memories on musical enjoyment, the dual destinies of Josh and Jake Kaufman, Aretha Franklin's vocals, and tiny 8-bit worlds that go on forever. There's also a bit of a shakeup in Josh and Emily's usual overworld adventures. How permanent is it, and what will it mean for our intrepid heroes? Only time -- and perfectly roasted marshmallows -- will tell.

This week is all about commotions as our patrons send us actual physical mail, describe their first VGM ruckuses, and have their testimonials spontaneously transformed into film noir dialog. As a bonus, learn the best way to conjure Emily's spirit after death, and hear about Josh's continued Pokémon Go adventures in life. So hop on an airship, blast this podcast, and create a solo moshpit so crazy it gets your whole family's attention.

A little over a month ago Josh and Emily fulfilled their Patreon promise of streaming their suppers together on Twitch -- and, of course, they listened to some excellent VGM along the way. Although the audio situation in the livestream itself was a bit garbled, now you can relive the magical dinnertime experience (or create your very own) with this special release of their Mukbang Mix! This mixtape is exactly what they were listening to as Josh powered through his Del Taco buffet and Emily showcased her childhood gaming memorabilia. Enjoy digesting these tasty food-related jams in their pure form!

To celebrate last March's successful suppertime livestream (and to kinda-sorta take a short break), Josh and Emily have decided they'll be releasing their Mukbang Mixtape this week instead of a regular episode. In a few short hours you'll be able to relive the experience and digest another dinner to some truly excellent food-related VGM, and by the time you've slept off the food coma, things will be back to normal!

Josh is busy building a life-size battle mech, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have time to chill with Emily and listen to some fantastic listener suggestions. Join them as they ponder a world where VGM can be found across the radio dial. Then, stick around as Josh vaults Emily into a state of uncomfortable teenage emotions as they try to answer the age-old question, what makes the salaryman sing? All this, plus seasonal jams on this week's installment of The VGM Jukebox!

Spring has sprung in the northern hemisphere, and Josh and Emily have been soaking in the season by jogging through wildflowers, driving with the windows down, and taking in some baseball (both the real and VGM varieties). Join them and hear Josh's wistful tales of junior varsity wrestling, Emily's complicated considerations about what kind of spirit she'd be after she dies, and, as always, another stellar selection of patron-recommended tunes. After you let this decidedly feel-good mix of music dig into your soul, top it all off with a karaoke rap by KeyGlyph and get ready to celebrate the rest of your weekend.

This week's episode is a good old-fashioned rambler filled with interesting discoveries (well, at least Josh and Emily thought so). Josh has not only improved his Flame Lvl 1 spell, but he's stumbled upon a new use for it; meanwhile, both hosts coin some new vocabulary, announce an upcoming crossover with PixelTunes Radio, and finally settle on the true nature of their mysterious karaoke machine. Try to stick with Josh and Emily as they get into long-winded discussions about SoundFonts, gaming subtext, football terminology, and war analogies, but if it gets a little boring, they hope the VGM and karaoke earfeels make it all worthwhile.

It is truly a magical week here at the VGM Jukebox. Josh describes one of the best birthdays of his life, another patron drops in to keep our karaoke chain rolling, and we may have discovered another sibling in our extended haunted family! Stick around for a bonus movie review and mystery gift for Josh, but if you need to take a break before we're through, just step into a refreshing citrus shower to restore yourself and awaken your senses.

Josh and Emily did it! They've cured their poisoning, restored their HP, and are still experiencing an XP boost from last Sunday's mukbang livestream. Josh has been using his health to pursue more Pokémon Go adventures, Emily has been using hers to put the finishing touches on a VGM karaoke, and as always, they're bringing you some fantastic patron recommendations. Join your hosts as they contemplate installing edgy video games on teachers' computers, the nature of NES waveforms, crying live on the internet, and the unexpected directions of the Tamagotchi franchise. So hug a little longer, make it last a little longer, and enjoy some long-lasting freshness at the VGM Jukebox.