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The VGMbassy episodes

  • Episode 29: Bowling with John Jekel

    John Jekel (aka The Mixxmaster) stops by the VGMbassy bowling lanes to talk about the sport that he and Ed have been playing for years.

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    1 hr 59 min
  • Episode 29: Bowling with John Jekel
    If you can SPARE some time for us, we’ve got an episode that will STRIKE you as entertaining and fun! Yes, if you haven’t guessed from the terrible puns, we’re talking about music from bowling games today. John Jekel (aka Mixxmaster) has stopped by the VGMbassy bowling lanes to talk about the sport that he and Ed have been playing for years. They’ve got tunes from living room favorites like Wii Bowling, and some amazing deep cuts from games you may want to avoid. Plus, the guys grade the games in several categories using a “Strike, Spare, or Gutter” scoring system! Lace up those multi-colored rental shoes and have some fun!
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Shoryukenny!, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Voltz Supreme, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John “Mixxmaster” Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Jordan Werme, Cameron Werme, Kung Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger.
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    1 – “Bowling – Standard Game” from Wii Sports (Wii, 2006) Composed by Kazumi Totaka
    2 – “River City” from AMF Bowling Pinbusters! (Wii, 2007) Composed by Mark Pennock
    3 – “100 Pin Bowling” from Wii Sports Resort (Wii, 2009) Composed by Ryo Nagamatsu
    4 – “Extra Games” from Tiny Toon Adventures: Acme All Stars (Genesis, 1994) Composed by Masanori Oouchi and Seiya Murai
    5 – “Main theme” from PBA Bowling Challenge (iOS, Android, 2013) Composed by an Unknown Artist
    6 – “Title Screen” from 10 Pin – Champions Alley (PS2, 1996) Composed by an Unknown Artist
    7 – “Monkey Bowling” from Super Monkey Ball (GC, 2001) Composed by Hidenori Shoji
    8 – “Course 3” from Rocketbowl (PC, Mac, Xbox360, 2004) Composed by Byron Estep, YouTube arrangement by Hector Jaime Ledesma
    9 – “Practice” from Super Bowling (SNES, 1992) – Composed by an Unknown Artist
    10 – “Ballpolis” from Strike Force Bowling (Xbox, GC, PS2, 2004) Composed by Peter Kerekes
    11 -“Title Music” from Championship Bowling (Genesis, 1993) Composed by Nakamichi
    12 – “Bowling Music A” from Nester’s Funky Bowling (VB, 1996) Composed by Eric Nunamaker and Brent Lambert
    13 – “Penthouse” from AMF Bowling Pinbusters! (DS, 2007) Composed by an Unknown Artist
    1 hr 59 min
  • Episode 28: Oxenfree with Jordan Werme

    Jordan Werme from the Table to Stage podcast joins Ed for an in-depth look at an award-winning, super-creepy, and super-fun indie title called Oxenfree.

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    1 hr 58 min
  • Episode 28: Oxenfree with Jordan Werme
    Today, Jordan Werme from the Table to Stage podcast joins Ed for an in-depth look at an award-winning, super-creepy, and super-fun indie title called Oxenfree. Aside from the incredible 80’s throwback soundtrack, the game features incredible voice acting and gorgeous visuals, sure to please any fan who’s looking for a well-rounded package in their library. Listen in as the gentlemen deep-dive into the soundtrack composed by Andrew Rohrman (aka SCNTFC) and share the inside story about the development team behind the title.
    Check out Jordan’s podcast, Table to Stage, for interviews with talented folks from around New England and beyond!
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Shoryukenny!, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Voltz Supreme, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John “Mixxmaster” Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Jordan Werme, Cameron Werme, Kung Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger.
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    Oxenfree
    Developed by Night School Studio
    Released January 15th, 2016
    For iOS, Linux, Mac, Switch, PS4, Windows, Windows Phone, and Xbox One
    Soundtrack Composed by Andrew Rohrman (SCNTFC) https://scntfc.bandcamp.com/
    1 – Lost (Prologue)
    2 – Beacon Beach
    3 – Epiphany Fields
    4 – Against the Rocks
    5 – Cleanslate
    6 – Cold Comfort
    7 – Lantern
    8 – Catbird Station
    9 – Dead Light
    10 – The Beach, 7am
    1 hr 58 min
  • Episode 27: Drum and Bass with Rob Nichols
    It can be a magical feeling when you hear your one of your favorite genres of music in a video game, especially when it’s authentic. Rob Nichols (from VGM podcast Rhythm & Pixels) and Ed have both shared a love for Drum and Bass music since the 1990’s, both in VGM and on the radio waves. Today, they share some of the best Drum and Bass video games has to offer, present a bit of the history behind the music, and chat about some of their favorite producers and composers over the years.
    Hear more of Rob Nichols on his VGM podcast Rhythm & Pixels!
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Shoryukenny!, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Voltz Supreme, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John “Mixxmaster” Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Jordan Werme, Cameron Werme, Kung Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger.
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    1 – “Killing Moon (Kousyu Street)” from Street Fighter III 3rd Strike (Arcade, DC, PS2, 1999) Composed by Hideki Okugawa
    2 – “Insanely Fast” from Tetris Splash (Xbox 360, 2007) Composed by an Unknown Artist
    3 – “Street Sweeper” from Sim City 4 (PC, 2003) Composed by Marc Russo
    4 – “Some Bizarre” from Zanac x Zanac (PS1, 2001) Composed by Daisuke Nagata, Masatomo Miyamoto, and Katsumi Tanaka
    5 – “Lucid Rhythms” from Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1,  1998) Composed by Tetsukazu Nakanishi
    6 – “Under the Ocean” from Super Monkey Ball 2 (GC, PS2, 2002) Composed by Hidenori Shoji
    7 – “Beats From Above” from Klonoa: Door to Phantomile (PS1, 1997) Composed by Tetsukazu Nakanishi
    8 – “Welcome to the Future” from Trials Fusion (PC, PS4, 2014) Composed by Petri Alanko
    9 – “Worlds Collide” from Final Fantasy 13-2 (PS3, Xbox 360, 2011)  Composed by Naoshi Mizuta, lyrics and vocals
    by David Whitaker

    10 – “Wicked Chip,” a remix of “Vampire Killer” and “Wicked Child” from the Castlevania series Composed by Jorito and Erik Vreven
    2 hr 1 min
  • Episode 26: AMERICA! With Bryan, Gene, and Emily

    Bryan and Gene from Pixelated Audio, Emily from Sound Test Roulette, and Ed (with special guest Logan) from The VGMbassy chat about their journeys in DC and share music with an American theme.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 26: AMERICA! With Bryan, Gene, and Emily
    On April 5th, 2019, the hosts of VGM podcast Pixelated Audio participated in an event at the Library of Congress in Washington DC celebrating video game music. The event became a nexus for several podcasts, as the hosts of Rhythm & Pixels, Sound Test Roulette, and The VGMbassy all attended to support their peers at the talk! Now, you can’t get all of these hosts together without recording a super special episode, right? On this episode, join Bryan and Gene from Pixelated Audio, Emily from Sound Test Roulette, and Ed (with special guest Logan) from The VGMbassy as they chat about their journeys in DC and share music with an American theme. Please also check out the Pixelated Audio feed for another show recorded during the same weekend, with even more awesome guests!
    Please listen to my guests’ VGM podcasts at https://pixelatedaudio.com and http://www.soundtestroulette.com for different perspectives on video game music and culture! 
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Shoryukenny!, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John “Mixxmaster” Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Jordan Werme, Cameron Werme, Kung Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger.
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist (All music is from the N64 unless otherwise noted):
    1 – “America Stage” from Sonic Wings 2 (Neo Geo, 1994) Composed by Soshi Hosoi, Hiroyuki Itou, Norie Aoki, Tarako, and Hira
    2 – “Lady Liberty” from Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (3DS, 2015) Composed by Yoshito Sekigawa, Dimension Cruise Studio, and Procyon Studio Co. Ltd.

    3 – “Main Theme” from Toy Soldiers: Cold War (Xbox 360, Windows, Windows Phone, 2011) Composed by Nathaniel Papadakis

    4 – “War Upon the East Frontier” from Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony (PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, 2011) by Francisco Cerda
    5 – “Heaven” from American Battle Dome (SFC, 1995) Composed by an Unknown Artist

    6 – “America’s Peace: Indian Brave” from Sid Meier’s Civilization V (PC, 2010) Composed by Michael Curran, Geoff Knorr, and Larry Hochman
    7 – “Soviet March” from Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Mac, 2008) Composed by James Hannigan

    8 – “Mission 2-2: Cavern Base 1” from GI Joe: A Real American Hero (Arcade, 1992) Composed by Kenichiro Fukui and Tsutomo Ogura
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 25: N64 Collecting with Joe

    Joe and Ed share the "cream of the crop" of some of the lesser-known N64 games, and dish out some N64 game collecting tips along the way.

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    1 hr 58 min
  • Episode 25: N64 Collecting with Joe
    The N64 hit retail shelves in 1996, and introduced Nintendo gamers to fully 3D environments, anti-aliasing, a fair amount of fog, and some incredible gameplay and music. Today, Ed sits down with Joe, his cohost of the Patreon sister-show Embassy Exclusive, and chats about his complete USA N64 collection. Joe’s taken an interest particularly of the music of N64 games, and his collection has enabled him to explore the soundtracks of some of the more obscure titles in the library. Listen in as Joe and Ed share what they feel are the “cream of the crop” of some of the lesser-known N64 games, and learn some N64 game collecting tips along the way!
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Shoryukenny!, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John “Mixxmaster” Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Jordan Werme, Cameron Werme, Kung Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger.
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist (All music is from the N64 unless otherwise noted):
    1 – “Champs Elysees” from BattleTanx: Global Assault (1999) Composed by Barry Blum
    2 – “Fossil Canyon” from Diddy Kong Racing (1997) Composed by David Wise and Graeme Norgate
    3 – “Our Kidnapped Kids (Folkypoke Village – Deserted)” from Mystical Ninja Starring Goeman (1997) Composed by Shigeru Araki
    4 – “4 Player Mode ~ Bomb Puyo Party!” from Puyo Puyo~n Party (1999) Composed by Junichi Yoshida, Koji Onari, and Kazuaki Nagai
    5 – “Level 05 – The Sanctuary of Water And Ice – (P1) Beginning” from Rayman 2: The Great Escape (1999) Composed by Eric Chevalier
    6 – “Main Menu” from Quake 2 (1999) Composed by Ken Richmond
    7 – “Green Garden” from Bomberman 64 (1997) Composed by Akifumu Tada
    8 – “Sky Hoop” from Rakuga Kids (1998) Composed by Tomoya Tomita, Masahiko Kimura and Kozo Nakamura
    9 – “Hurry!” from Mischief Makers (1997) Composed by Norio Hanzawa
    10 – “Meifa Lee’s Theme” from Getter Love!! – Cho Renai Party Game (1998) Composed by Shohei Bando
    11 – “Bio-Hazard (Wetlands)” from Lode Runner 3-D (1999) Composed by Julian Soule
    12 – “Low Rydin” from Rush 2 Extreme Racing USA (1998) composed by Barry Leitch
    13 – “Select Your Machine” from Last Legion UX (1999) Composed by Yoshitaka Azuma
    1 hr 58 min

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