My So Called 8bit Life

This week, Roberto is joined once again by the members of Weird At Last to talk about their latest album The Darkest Timeline. However, as expected, the conversation gets derailed at the start and goes into some strange places they … Continued

This week, Lex The Lexicon Artist guests on the show. We talk about her beginnings in music, thoughts on live performance, and what’s to come on her new album.   Recorded: 04/25/2018 Lex’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/lextheconartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lextheconartist/ Website: https://thelexiconartist.com Bandcamp: https://thelexiconartist.bandcamp.com/ Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s … Continued

Recorded: 12/13/2017 This week, we’re joined by DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N himself, Vincent Banks. We talk what we usually do when Vincent joins the show: video games, fighting games, anime, and nerdcore hip-hop. Vincent’s Plugs Twitter: http://twitter.com/vmoney48 Facebook: https://facebook.com/vmoney48/ Contact Roberto Twitter: … Continued

This week, Brandt Hughes is back. We talk extensively on The Modern Rogue from the point of view of the editor himself. Recorded: 11/15/2017 Brandt’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gatowag The Modern Rogue: https://www.youtube.com/modernrogue Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join Us … Continued

This week, Matt joins as are we talk about virtual card games, game studios, and more. Matt’s Plugs Twitter: http://twitter.com/waffleophagus Website: https://battleshopper.com Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join Us For Our Live Recordings! Video + Chat: https://www.twitch.tv/cosmicradiotv Show Credits … Continued

This week, The Persona join the show. We talk about his latest album Style Over Substance, the creation of his latest music video, and more. Persona’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepersonamusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepersonamusic Bandcamp: https://thepersonamusic.bandcamp.com Website: http://www.thepersonamusic.com Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife … Continued

Reade’s Plugs Tell Me I’m Wrong GoFundME: https://www.gofundme.com/TellMeI-mWrong Website: http://www.reademccardell.com Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join Us For Our Live Recordings! Video + Chat: https://www.twitch.tv/cosmicradiotv Show Credits Host/Producer: Roberto Villegas Editing: Daryl Walker https://twitter.com/darylwalk Music by: Chalkboards https://twitter.com/chalkboardsband

This week, John Henderson joins Roberto as they talk about the Austin game development scene, game development in general, and challenges that come with the territory. John’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterpedantic/ About.me: https://about.me/misterpedantic Juegos Rancheros: http://juegosrancheros.com Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast … Continued

This week, Jackie joins us once again. We talk about recent weather and how this effects things you may not think about. Jackie’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackiehern81 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JackieHern ContactRoberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join Us For Our Live Recordings! … Continued

It’s episode 300! This week, as per tradition, Kyle Kanon joins us to talk about the past episodes among other things. Kyle’s Plugs Grand Blanc Music: http://www.grandblancmusic.com ContactRoberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join Us For Our Live Recordings! … Continued

This week, Joe Compton joins the show once again. We chat about his new comic book Geinya’s Challenge, how he went about it, and a little bit on Nintendo. Joseph’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheInfinite_Joe Geinya’s Challenge: http://www.lulu.com/shop/joseph-compton/geinyas-challenge/ebook/product-23319119.html DeviantArt: http://infinity-joe.deviantart.com Website: http://infinityjoe.tumblr.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/infinityjoe ContactRoberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast … Continued

This week Roberto chats with nerdcore hip-hop artist Doug Funnie. They discuss Doug’s beginnings, life in nerdcore, and why he does battle rapping. Doug’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/Funniemusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doughiphop/ Bandcamp: https://dougfunnie.bandcamp.com ContactRoberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join Us For Our Live Recordings! … Continued

This week, join Roberto as he interviews NPC Collective musician Ryan Davis (Kadesh Flow) about his music career, how he got into playing the trombone, and why he choose to do music full time. Kadesh’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/KadeshFlow Bandcamp: http://kadeshflow.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://www.kadeshflow.com Contact Roberto … Continued

This week, Roberto catches up with friend of the show Bill Meeks. We talk about podcasting, content creation, and his latest venture The Sharing spot. . Bill’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/billmeeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesharingspot Website: http://www.thesharingspot.com ContactRoberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join … Continued

This week, it’s the final Classic Game Fest 2017 recap as Roberto talks with Phillip Johnson as they both give their take & stories on Classic Game Fest 2017 Phil’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/invisiblethrill Twitter: https://twitter.com/battleslothswow Battlesloths’ Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/459350/ Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s … Continued

This week, it’s a quick one recored at Classic Game Fest 2017. We’re joined once again by Kyle Murdock. We talk about the NPC, CGF 2017, and representation in AAA video games. Kyle’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/Neosonix Bandcamp: https://neosonix.bandcamp.com Website: http://the-sound-samurai.com ContactRoberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s … Continued

Whenever EyeQ is on the show, you know it’ll get deep into music, music production, and more. It’s even more intense this week as Chris is in studio as he mentally prepares for Classic Game Fest performances and more. EyeQ’s … Continued

This week, Rick Foster joins us once again. We talk about his upcoming film festival, catch up on life, and two credits. Rick’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickfoster Website: http://rickfoster.org ContactRoberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join Us For Our Live Recordings! Video … Continued

Photographer and all around awesome guy Robert Swackhamer joins the show to chat on his craft, tips on how to take a really good pictures, and why you really should pay attention above all else. Robert’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/RSProd_US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobSwackhamerProductions/ Website: https://rsproductions.us Contact … Continued

For Kyle, time is a premium these days. With touring worldwide, producing new music left and right, and still balancing time with the kids, it’s amazing how he does it all. This week, we chat on his tour, his next … Continued

Experiencing music live is always fun, but can you recreate that experience online? This week, Kristi Kate joins the show and talks about streaming performances on Twitch, recreating the coffee bar experience online, and how she approaches music online. Kristi’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/KristiKates Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kristikates … Continued

Having Joseph Compton on the show means the show will probably feature three things: anime, cosplay, and conventions. Joe did not disappoint. Joseph’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheInfinite_Joe DeviantArt: http://infinity-joe.deviantart.com Website:http://infinityjoe.tumblr.com PicartoTV: https://picarto.tv/InfinityJoe Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support the show: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join Us For Our Live … Continued

This week, it’s all bout E3. Join Roberto and his guests’ Drew Snyder and Rick Foster as they go over their personal highlights from this year’s conference Rick’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickfoster Website: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lawyer-up-a-better-call-saul-fancast/id963633228?mt=2 Drew’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/XDrewsipherX Podcast: http://www.rabelly.net/recordbreakers/ ContactRoberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Support … Continued

Sometimes in the course of a weekly show, you need to pull an audible and get a guest quick. Patrick joins us once again to talk about two subjects he’s well aware of: Music & Wrestling. Patrick’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/theswagger … Continued

Sometimes you plan an episode to talk about things before E3. Then you’re friend Micheal Riojas is the guest. What proceeds is the most random episode of the podcast yet and that is saying something. Enjoy. Michael’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelXRiojas Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s … Continued

This week, join Roberto as he chats with Michael Kelly, soundtrack composer for VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender as they go into detail the inspiration on the soundtrack, music composition, and more. Michael’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/garoadmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garoadmusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/garoadmusic Bandcamp: https://garoad.bandcamp.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/garoad Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 … Continued

Sometimes you just need to sit back and realize what is coming up. This week, Roberto chats with good friend Jackie Hern. They talk about Better Call Saul, the upcoming House of Cards season, and more. Jackie’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackiehern81 Patreon: … Continued

It’s always fun talk to game designers. This week, Roberto talks with Pony Island game developer Daniel Mullins. They talk about his game Pony Island, game design, and his next project, The Hex. Daniel’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/dmullinsgames Website: https://www.danielmullinsgames.com The Hex: http://store.steampowered.com/app/510420/The_Hex/ Pony Island: http://store.steampowered.com/app/405640/Pony_Island/ Contact … Continued

Sometimes you just see something so amazing you have to talk to people who made it happen. This week, we’ve got band Ponytrap on the show. We talk about being a maker, music, and a giant robot drummer. Ponytrap’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ponytrapmusic … Continued

Finding where you belong is tough. It’s even tougher when you ignore the obvious. On this week’s show, the nerdcore band Crunk Witch talks about music creation, how they got into music, and how they realized they were a Nerdcore band. Crunk … Continued

There comes a time when a single topic is all there is. Usually, this happens when we get a guest with a need to geek out on something. Sometimes, that topic is unexpected or even planned for. Such was the case this … Continued

This week, we’re joined by video game composer Jonah Senzel. We talk about his humble origins into music, the creation of the Pony Island soundtrack, and what’s on the horizon with The Hex. Jonah’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonahsenzel Bandcamp: https://jonahsenzel.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jonah-senzel Website: https://jonahsenzel.com ContactRoberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 … Continued

This week’s guest is Nerdcore musician Chris Allen, better known as EyeQ. On this episode, Roberto and Chris discuss the creation of music, creative works, and what it is the drives an artist. Chris’ Plugs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicEyeQ/ Store: https://eyeq.bandcamp.com Soundcloud: … Continued

  This week, we’ve got Patrick in the room. We do a little more recap of SXSW, music trends, and why we think you can’t shortcut your way to fame. Patrick’s Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/theswagger Podcast: http://www.rabelly.net/recordbreakers/ Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s … Continued

Rans’ Plugs Twitter: https://twitter.com/MegaRan Store: http://megaranmusic.com Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Join Us For Our Live Recordings! Video + Chat: https://www.twitch.tv/cosmicradiotv Show Credits Host/Producer: Roberto Villegas https://twitter.com/vincent404 Producer: Ashley Schuster https://twitter.com/artschu Editing: Daryl Walker https://twitter.com/darylwalk Music by: Chalkboards https://twitter.com/chalkboardsband

This week, we’re joined by friend of the show Jackie Hern. We talk about more puppets, internet communities, and why more voices are a good thing. Jackie’s Plugs! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackiehern81 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JackieHern Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Email: 8bitlife@cosmicradio.tv Join Us For Our … Continued

This week we’re joined by Twitch streamer extrodinar SixFootGelfling. We talk extensively on streaming, the communities that form, and more. Gelf’s Plugs! Twitter: https://twitter.com/sixfootgelfling Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sixfootgelfling Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sixfootgelfling Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Email: 8bitlife@cosmicradio.tv Join Us For Our Live Recordings! Video + Chat: https://www.twitch.tv/cosmicradiotv … Continued

This week, we’re joined by DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N himself, Vincent Banks.  In this episode, we talk about the upcoming SXSW and the recent issue with the music contracts. We also talk Nerdcore Days, and the movie Get Out. Vincent’s Plugs! Twitter: http://twitter.com/vmoney48 … Continued

We’re joined by Matt Campbell, owner of Battleshopper.com. We get an update on his Hex store, new stores, and a new shiny medal for the set courtesy of all of you donating to the Extra Life stream. Matt’s Plugs! Twitter: https://twitter.com/waffleophagus … Continued

The English language is an amazing thing. Beginning around 550 CE, it has gone from its Germanic roots to where we are now. It has become an eloquent language filled with nuance and charm. While Roberto and Amos don’t get … Continued

I could go on and on about trying to explain what it is Jaime and I talked about in this episode, how we broke down last names, but it all boils down to the following: Which is better, Deep Space … Continued

Claw up people! On this week’s show, we’re joined by Phillip Johnson, creative director of Battlesloths 2025: The Great Pizzawars. We talk about the founding of his studio Invisible Collective, the creation of game, and more. Phil’s Plugs! Twitter: https://twitter.com/invisiblethrill … Continued

Michael joins us once again as we talk some pre- Pax South 2017 talk and discuss the latest announcement from Nintendo on The Switch. Michael’s Plugs! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mxriojas Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Email: 8bitlife@cosmicradio.tv Join Us For Our Live Recordings! Video … Continued

Jackie Hern joins us in this weeks episode as talk puppets, her new Patreon, and more. Jackie’s Plugs! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackiehern81 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JackieHern Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Email: 8bitlife@cosmicradio.tv Join Us For Our Live Recordings! Video + Chat: https://www.twitch.tv/cosmicradiotv Support Us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Show Credits … Continued

Mario Martinez joins us once again as we talk about the usual stuff we talk about: Anime, video games, and more. Guest’s Plugs! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mario-E-Martinez-Author-129061197164286/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariomartinez39 Website: http://marioemartinez.com Contact Roberto Twitter: http://twitter.com/vincent404 Show’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/8bitlifepodcast Email: 8bitlife@cosmicradio.tv Join Us For Our Live Recordings! Video + Chat: https://www.twitch.tv/cosmicradiotv … Continued

Matt Campbell Join us tonight as he talks about his latest busines endevour and introduces Roberto to his new form of digital crack. MtG takes a back seat as we enter the world of Hex Matt’s Plugs! Twitter: @waffleophagus Website: https://battleshopper.com Contact … Continued

Joe Compton joins us for our end of the year Best of ep! They talk about their favorite things that came out in 2016. #KeepinItPositive (Episode 263) Check out the rest of the Show Notes over at our CosmicRadio.TV page! http://bit.ly/8bitlife263 … Continued

Our favorite, Bill Meeks, joined us for a lovely holiday focused episode. They talked about traditions, cheap restaurants, Philly Bleeks, and more! (Episode 262) Check out the rest of the Show Notes over at our CosmicRadio.TV page! http://bit.ly/8bitlife262 Support the … Continued

Kyle Murdock (K-Murdock) is back with us this week, to talk about his new album, Hero Muzik Vol II, his history of being a gaming mad man, hints about new projects, and more! (Episode 261) Check out the rest of … Continued

Jon and Garrett from Weird at Last join us this week. They talk about music, video games, band beginnings, and more! (Episode 260) Check out the rest of the Show Notes over at our CosmicRadio.TV page! http://bit.ly/8bitlife260 Support the podcast at: … Continued

Vincent Banks (D.J. R.O.C.K.M.A.N.) returns to discuss names, anime, music, and the things we don’t talk about. (Episode 259) Check out the rest of the Show Notes over at our CosmicRadio.TV page! http://bit.ly/8bitlife259 Support the podcast at: http://patreon.com/8bitlife Join us for … Continued