Category Archives: rhythm and pixels

Episode 19-9 Dreamcast 20th Anniversary Party



Grab your headphones, because we’re celebrating the North American release of our favorite video game console! The Sega Dreamcast holds a special place for Rob and Pernell because of it’s eclectic selection of puzzle games, fighting games, shmup games, and their first MMORPG! Celebrating with us are the fine gentlemen at another game music podcast: … Continue reading Episode 19-9 Dreamcast 20th Anniversary Party


Episode 19-8 What Is A Street Fighter



In the world of Street Fighter there are sumo wrestlers, karate masters, and even yoga masters. Now there are podcast hosts! Rob stumps Pernell with hottest trivia game: Is This A Real Street Fighter Move!? This week’s episode was recorded live in a front of a live Patreon member audience! If you’d like to join … Continue reading Episode 19-8 What Is A Street Fighter


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 19-6 The Nindies



Indie games have been absolutely exploding all over the Nintendo Switch platform, and we couldn’t be happier! Enjoy these selections from some of our favorite titles, and maybe you’ll discover some new ones!


Episode 19-5 Blood



Our musical theme this week may sound morbid, but we swear we’re coming from a good place! The theme is all things blood related! Characters who drink blood, fighting games that draw blood, and hospitals that need blood. That means everything from smooth, sexy jams, to heavy hitting 16-bit classics, to old-school hip-hop!


Episode 19-4 Stories for Elevator Music



This week on the show we play music chosen by our listeners and Patreon members! We enjoy the tunes and read their testimonials. Also, this week’s show was recorded over live-stream for our Patreon members, a monthly show just for subscribers 🙂  We chat with the audience between breaks, and get REAL silly listening to … Continue reading Episode 19-4 Stories for Elevator Music


Episode 19-3 Speed Running LIVE at The Philly Podcast Festival!



This week’s show is all about playing fast, being fast, and finishing games fast! It was also recorded live at the Indy Hall in Philadelphia as part of the Philly Podcast festival! Sooooo, there may be a few visual jokes that won’t translate well, but it’s all part of the live experience! We hope you … Continue reading Episode 19-3 Speed Running LIVE at The Philly Podcast Festival!


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 19-1 Detective Story



As I walked into the arcade, my senses were assaulted by the stench of quarters and competition. Yeah, that feels right! Smokey offices, late nights, and trench coats. We’re on the case! This week’s show we listen to, and investigate, detective game music! 


Bonus Beats 4: Sega Time Travel Adventure



Grab your glow-sticks and jump in the rave, we’re going on a Sega remix adventure! This special Bonus Beats episode features only classic remixes and arrangements officially released by Sega through compilation albums or as bonus songs on original sound tracks. Club beats and remixes starting from 1989, that’s 30 years of Sega music to … Continue reading Bonus Beats 4: Sega Time Travel Adventure