PixelTunes Radio VGM Podcast

Download Episode 110: “Saigo no Free Picks” here! It’s a free picks show, and also a special “Thank You” episode! This one may be a little emotionally intense though, so make sure to have some tissues handy while you listen. … Continue reading →

Download Episode 109: “BATMAN” here! Ever dance to VGM in the pale moonlight? Mike and Ed heed the call of the Bat-Signal and swing into action with a utility belt full of awesome tunes! Join them as they explore the … Continue reading →

Download Episode 108: “Isometric Jamz” here! It’s time to look at video game music from a whole new perspective! In today’s episode, Mike and Ed select their tracks exclusively from games that use an isometric viewpoint.  Prepare your ears for … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 107: “The Music of the PC-98” here! The PC-98 series of computers wasn’t really meant to play games. Ironically, it became the system with one of the most robust collections of it’s time. Packed with the option … Continue reading →

Download Episode 106: “4th Anniversary w/ Ryu and Snake” here! PixelTunes is officially 4 years old! Woohoo! Ed makes his return to the show and celebrates with Mike and special guest Ryu Hayabusa. Ryu’s picked some excellent VGM to share … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 05: “SNES Deep Cuts” here! Uncovering unique tracks has always been a PixelTunes Radio staple, but on episode 105, we’re down-right hole punchy! Mike is joined by our guest co-host once again, Justin, as they go round … Continue reading →

Download Episode 104: “Wario” here! Aside from Bowser and Wart, Mario didn’t really have an arch nemesis…that is until Wario appeared. Since his 1992 debut as the antagonist in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Wario’s anti-hero brand has … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 103: “John Baker, ToeJam, Earl, and More” here! Prepare for the funky fresh style of John Baker, as Mike and previous guest co-host Brian interview the ToeJam & Earl legend himself! They also explore some other games … Continue reading →

Download Episode 102: “Final Fight with Cam Chiles” here! On today’s episode, Ed and Mike team up with special guest Cam Chiles to celebrate the Final Fight game series (and horribly mispronounce Mike Haggar’s last name in the process!) Final … Continue reading →

Download Episode 101: “Super Free Picks: Turbo Edition” here! Ed and Mike start out the “Second Century” of PixelTunes Radio with a fantastic batch of free-pick music. As is usually the case with these shows, there’s a little bit of … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 100: “The 100th Episode Special Event!” here! Mike and Ed celebrate 100 episodes of PixelTunes Radio in this very special podcast featuring guest appearances, all-time favorite VGM tracks, and directors’ commentary on memorable skits. Learn what goes … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 91: “Sega Saturn Around the World” here! In this bonus episode, Mike and Ed share the live audio from their VGM panel at Retroworld Expo 2017! Joining them are Rob and Pernell from Rhythm & Pixels, and … Continue reading →

Download Episode 99 Part 1: “SpookyTunes 4” here! It’s a bonafide Halloween party! On the evening before Retroworld Expo 2017, the PTR boys gathered VGM fans from far and wide: Emily from the VGM Jukebox, Pernell from Rhythm & Pixels, … Continue reading →

Download Episode 98: “Amazing Openings with Cam Werme” here! Last time Ed and Mike had Cam Werme on the show, they all showed off some of their favorite ending tunes. So when it came time for him to return, they … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 97: “The Music of Ys – Volume I” here! Nihon Falcom’s Ys series follows the adventures of Adol Christin as he battles the forces of evil across countless lands. As fantastic as the games are, the music … Continue reading →

Download Episode 96: “Follin Back in Time II” here! One year after exploring composer Tim Follin’s early works on episode 69, Mike and Ed are back with the long-awaited followup! In this show, they explore the latter half of his … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 95: “Remixes & Covers” here! Ed and Mike color a bit outside their usual lines today, bringing you a selection of VGM covers and remixes! Some tracks are classic tunes from well-known remixers and VGM cover bands, … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 94: “Target Shooting Games” here! It’s number 94 with a bang! This time around, Mike and Ed pick music that shot straight to the top of their VGM charts… from target shooting games! Join the guys as … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 93: “A Chat with Norrin_Radd” here! Today, Matt Creamer, AKA Norrin_Radd, joins Mike and Ed as guest host! The Retro City Rampage and Treasure Buster composer talks about his music writing process, the hardships of making NES … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 92: “Quintet with Todd” here! Perhaps most well-known in North America for the ActRaiser and Soul Blazer series, the little development house known as Quintet went on to release some very unique titles in Japan long after … Continue reading →

Download Episode 91: “Sega Saturn Around the World” here! The Sega Saturn was a very unique machine. Practically ill-fated from the start at its surprise North American launch in 1995, gamers chose to flock instead to the more affordable and … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 90: “Densetsu no Free Picks” here! On today’s show, Ed and Mike go freestyle and pick some tracks they’ve been listening to lately, and the result is a collection of really energetic and danceable tunes. Join them … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 89: “Same Song Different System: Undercover Cops” here! Today’s episode is a focus on Undercover Cops, an arcade beat ‘em up developed by Irem in 1992  that was later ported to the Super Famicom in 1995.  It … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 88: “Fan Favorites 3 with VGMJB” here! On this extra special (and extra long) episode of PTR, Ed and Mike share yet another round of fan submissions. Joining them are the two co-hosts that perfected the craft … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 87: “Yoshi!” here! Mario’s pal Yoshi has captured the hearts of Nintendo fans everywhere since his debut on the SNES back in 1991. The little green dino with the super long tongue and voracious appetite has become … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 86: “Adventure Games w/ Brian” here! Adventure games have been seeing quite the revival lately, with titles like Broken Age and Thimbleweed Park calling back to the golden age of the genre, where games like The Secret of Monkey … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 85: “Wild West Hoedown” here! Saddle up for our Wild West Hoedown! Rootin’ Tootin’ Shootin’ Mike and Cowpoke Ed round up some of their favorite western-themed VGM tracks in today’s show. There’s a lot of variety here, … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 84: “TurboGrafx-16 & PC Engine” here! It was back in 1989 that NEC and Hudson Soft’s TurboGrafx-16 game console took North America by storm… well, maybe not by “storm.” It was more like a passing shower. But … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 83: “Cadillacs & Dinosaurs” here! Imagine a world in which humans and dinosaurs coexist. Imagine that world is an amazing beat ‘em up arcade game from Capcom with rockin’ Q-Sound music. Now, imagine your favorite podcast hosts … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 82: “A Chat with Matt Furniss” here! With soundtracks like Puggsy, Wiz ‘n Liz, and Alien 3 to his name, composer Matt Furniss has been recognized as one of the most unique and talented musicians to grace … Continue reading →

Download Episode “Mini 1” here! Surprise! Mike and Ed were snowed in at their respective houses, so they decided to stave off the cabin fever with a PTR Mini; a short, 4-song podcast featuring some excellent free picks and all the … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 81: “Free Picks Monogatari” here! It’s Free Pick time again!  Mike and Ed have dug deep this time around, sharing some of the best music they’ve discovered over the past few months. There’s a little of everything … Continue reading →

Download Episode 80: “Fan Favorites 2” here! It’s the PixelTunes Radio 3rd Anniversary Celebration! To kick off the next year of the show, Mike and Ed have taken VGM submissions from fans and friends and compiled one heck of a … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 79: “Talkin’ TMNT with Cygnus Destroyer” here! Let’s kick shell! Today’s theme revolves around the Heroes on the Half Shell — The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Joining Mike and Ed is fellow TMNT and video game fanatic … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 78: “Winter Special 3” here! It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! PixelTunes Radio is back for their 3rd annual winter special, sharing some songs that remind Mike and Ed of of the frosty weather … Continue reading →

Download Episode 77: “Tough Tunes with Cameron Chiles” here! What makes video game music sound tough? How tough is TOO tough? Why do the toughest sounding VGM tunes always feature both guitar and keyboard?  These are all very tough questions. … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 76: “Software Serenade – Our Favorite Tunes with Vocals” here! Video game music is predominantly instrumental. Sometimes though, a composer’s creative vision needs to be expressed through words, and that’s when vocalists are brought in to make … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 75: “Bad Games, Good Friends ft. Rhythm and Pixels” here! Rob and Pernell from VGM podcast Rhythm and Pixels join the PTR guys for a show about bad games with great music. Hilarity ensues!  Jam out with … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 74: “SpookyTunes 3” here! Halloween is upon us, and that means it’s time for another episode of SpookyTunes! Join SpoOoOoOky Mike and the Edless Horseman as they shake the skeletons from their closets and drag out some … Continue reading →

Download Episode 73: “The Sounds of Silent Hill with @AvalancheJared” here! PTR’s spoooooky October festivities continue with a focus on one of the most disturbing series of the last decade: Silent Hill. Jared Smith from the YouTube channel Avalanche Reviews … Continue reading →

Download Episode 72: “Castlevania 3: Same Song, Different Country” here! Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, known as Akumajō Densetsu in Japan, was the final and most impressive Castlevania game to be released on the NES and Famicom. Most fans in North … Continue reading →

Download Episode 71: “Iku Mizutani: The Man Behind the Music” here! Iku Mizutani is well known for his fast-paced NES and Game Boy music on games like Shatterhand, Shadow of the Ninja, and Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. He’s Mike’s favorite … Continue reading →

Download Episode 70: “Return of the Free Picks” here! It’s episode 70, so that means it’s time for a free pick show! Mike and Ed play some tunes that don’t really fit into any particular theme, but are still completely … Continue reading →

Download Episode 69: “Follin Back in Time” here! Tim Follin may be remembered for writing amazing soundtracks to titles like Silver Surfer (NES) and Rock ‘n Roll Racing (SNES), but his career as one of the most celebrated western VGM composers … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 68: “Taito Arcade with Bryan” here! This week, Ed tags his Impulse Project co-host Bryan into the ring to chat about video game music! The theme of the day is Taito; specifically the history of the company … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 67: “Industrial Strength VGM” here! Sure, everyone knows that Nine Inch Nails wrote the soundtrack for Quake, right? You may not know, however, that it wasn’t the first time an industrial artist has written music for a … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 66: “DOOM” here! Hot on the heels of the new DOOM release, PTR is back with a scorching collection of songs from the franchise. Marvel at how far video game music has come in the last 20 … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 65: “Run ‘n Gun Fun” here! Today’s theme is all about running and gunning as Mike and Ed grab their rocket launchers and head towards the enemy’s base. The playlist is exceptionally rockin’ this time around, with … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 64: “Summer Jamz” here! Summer is here, and the PTR boys are spraying you down with some cool summer jams. Rap, jazz, funk, rock… it’s all in here! Hop in the car, roll down the windows, and head … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 63: “Battle Clash Crescendo” here! While the SNES Super Scope went largely ignored by the gaming community in the mid-nineties, those who owned one were treated to two of the best light-gun based games on the market. … Continue reading →

Download Episode 62: “Mega Man X-travaganza” here! In 1994, Capcom unleashed Mega Man X on the SNES, revitalizing the Mega Man series and spawning an entirely new set of sequels. Keiji Inafune was at the helm, and upgraded every aspect … Continue reading →