Category Archives: arcade

Episode 19-7 Workout Music



Did you ever want your local gym to stop playing the same classic rock anthems all day long? Is it your dream to pump iron with your gym-mates to some sweet SNES tunes? Finally hit your dead-lift PR while screaming the melodies from your favorite Falcom Sound Team songs? We talk all about that, and … Continue reading Episode 19-7 Workout Music


Episode 19-2 Don’t Panic!



This week’s show is all about that fast part of the game. You know, THAT part. Where your heart speeds up and suddenly everything you learned flies right out your brain. There are moments in games that make you PANIC, and sometimes it’s not the game. Sometimes it’s your opponent. (Pernell) And your opponent (Pernell) … Continue reading Episode 19-2 Don’t Panic!


Episode 15-7 The Arcade Racing Mixtape



Nothing but catchy pop-tunes and fast soul music in this week’s show! It’s a solid mixtape to put in your car, and take to the highway at reasonable speeds!  Inspired by famous Japanese drift-racers, Rob and Pernell have left their jobs as podcast hosts to pursue their dreams of becoming the ultimate eurobeat pop-stars! Look … Continue reading Episode 15-7 The Arcade Racing Mixtape


Episode 15-6 It Came From Inside The Podcast



During a time of the year when everyone is putting on masks, turning out the lights, and scaring each other silly, we are here for you! This week we listen to Halloween-themed music suggested from our Patreon members! Our music picks this week come from: Bobby Aarsen, Electricboogaloo, WickedSephiroth, Souless009, David Smith, Daniel Laughton, Henrik … Continue reading Episode 15-6 It Came From Inside The Podcast


Episode 13-5 Patreon Salad



We’re on a diet this week, eating nothing but salads! We have no topic this week, just excellent listener-suggested music! We give a preference to our Patreon subscribers, as this recording was streamed live for all of our supporters! We talk about our favorite racing games, Rob mispronounces MANY names, and there’s a ton of … Continue reading Episode 13-5 Patreon Salad


Episode 12-12 12×12



Join us into the first episode 12 ever recorded, exclusively for world 12. We hit the multiplication tables and talk edutainment video games in this podcast! Do you know what makes educational games more interesting? HEAVY BEATS AND HEAVY SYNTHS. The kids will love it!


Episode 12-7 The Wildcard Nebula



Once again Rob and Pernell fly the starship VGM into the Wildcard Nebula, looking for the hottest video game tracks, and it’s tight. Expect slamming heavy metal tunes, killer NES jams, and good friends. Rob talks about his days playing Marvel vs. Capcom 2 back in his arcade days, and Pernell wants to see more … Continue reading Episode 12-7 The Wildcard Nebula


Episode 12-1 Shmups with Chris Baines Music



When I think of shmups, I think of grazing bullets, exploding pop-corn, 1CC’s, and the STG bible: The Full Extend of the Jam. But let’s get into the music! We’re joined by VGM rock-MASTER Chris Baines to share our favorite 2D shooter music! He shares his love of all things Gradius, and we get into … Continue reading Episode 12-1 Shmups with Chris Baines Music


Episode 11-8 FM Synth Madness with Ed



Grab your keyboards let’s celebrate all the great things Yamaha did for classic game consoles and computer systems! We focus strictly on FM synth music composed for games, particularly anything with big chunky bass and funked up keyboard leads!