Podcasts about Dance Central

"Get the main menu music worked out!" In this captivating episode of Recording Studio Rockstars, host Lij Shaw sits down with the talented music director and game audio specialist, Steve Pardo. They dive into Steve's journey from jazz musician to game composer, sharing his insights on the creative process and collaboration in the industry. Steve passionately discusses how to get the main menu music just right, the magic of mixing in Dolby Atmos for gaming, and why the saxophone shines with guitar pedals. From Unreal Engine to Apple Logic Pro X, he offers tips on creating huge sounds in a small studio, all while highlighting the significance of live instruments in modern production. Don't miss this lively conversation that blends nostalgia with cutting-edge techniques, and get inspired to embrace the future of music and gaming! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Steve Pardo, a music director, and game audio specialist with over 15 years of experience crafting immersive music and sound for award-winning games and globally recognized franchises. Steve is the co-founder of SkewSound, Composer and Music Manager at ProbablyMonsters, and an active performing artist based in Nashville, TN. Steve's career began at the legendary Harmonix Music Systems, where he worked on iconic titles like Rock Band VR, Dance Central, and Fantasia: Music Evolved. He has since contributed to games such as Fortnite Festival, Cypher 007, Moonbreaker, and Signs of the Sojourner. His music also appears on platforms like Netflix, Adult Swim, and IFC, and he's collaborated on cutting-edge projects involving generative and AI-driven music for companies like Mastercard, Warner Music, and Tribeca Film Festival. A graduate of the University of Miami, Steve earned both a bachelor's degree in Studio Music and Jazz and a master's degree in Studio Jazz Writing, grounding his creative work in a rich foundation of jazz and orchestration. Steve's Nashville studio is equipped with a 7.1.4 Atmos system, boutique microphones, synthesizers, and more, allowing him to create very cool music in a cozy setting. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://www.adam-audio.com https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://roswellproaudio.com/ https://www.makebelievestudio.com/mbsi Get your MBSI plugin here! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy  https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/704gPYZbCHODON8f0udxJj?si=b90f7dad69164227 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/497

Whether you're sober or...not so much, treat yourself to a pizza and a chat with COO/Executive Producer at Squanch Games, Matty Studivan! Matty has produced for projects like Dance Central and God of War: Ragnarok, but most recently has been part of the team at Squanch Games developing sci-fi/comedy games like Trover Saves the Universe and High On Life. We talk about the importance of understanding the entire game development process, building connections for collaborations, and being in a band. Music from 0x1444 (courtesy of Moth to a Flame Records)!Pizzeria of the Week: New York Pizza (in Boston)

Episode Summary:  In this episode, our guest we explore the complexities of the music licensing world with President of Songtradr, Bryan Biniak. We dive into the importance of artists understanding their rights, the power of community in the music industry, and the impact of AI on music creation and licensing. We discuss platforms like Bandcamp and Songtradr, which offer unique benefits for artists by giving them control, simplifying processes, and connecting them to engaged communities. Bryan shares insights on why Bandcamp's fan-driven model is so effective and how Songtradr streamlines the licensing process to meet both artists' needs and those of major brands. We also tackle the intricacies of the sync licensing world, emphasizing the role of validation and the need for comprehensive licensing to avoid costly mistakes. Bryan discusses how Songtradr is positioned to handle complex licensing needs by ensuring that all parties are properly protected and compensated. We touch on essential industry standards, the need for artists to diversify their presence across multiple platforms, and why understanding usage rights is crucial for artists seeking long-term success in the sync market. Finally, We outline the opportunities and challenges that come with AI in the industry, offering insights on how companies and artists can use AI responsibly to expand their reach without compromising the integrity of original creators. Key Takeaways Fan Engagement & Community: Platforms like Bandcamp enable artists to directly connect with fans, fostering an engaged community that supports and elevates their music. Licensing with Assurance: Songtradr is dedicated to protecting artists and brands by managing complex licensing and ensuring legal safety for both parties. The Impact of AI on Music: While AI brings exciting opportunities, protecting creators' rights is essential. Songtradr advocates for AI usage that respects artists' IP, contributing to a sustainable future for the industry. Guest Bio: Bryan is the President of Songtradr and the Founder and Chairman of Connected Travel, a connected vehicle technology company. With 20+ years of experience leading product innovation and business development within media and technology industries, his roles spanned Entrepreneur in Residence with NGP Capital, Nokia's Corporate venture capital group, General Manager at Microsoft, and Global VP & General Manager of Nokia's Global App Store. He also served as VP of Business Development for Harmonix Music Systems (owned by Epic Games), developers of the most successful music games in history including Guitar Hero, Rock Band and Dance Central, and was COO of Yourmobile the largest ringtone and mobile content platform and production company in the world (acquired by Vivendi Universal). About the Hosts: We're Sonnet Simmons and John Clinebell, 2 indie artists who have found success and creative fulfillment through licensing our music for ads, TV shows and films.  We were once so disheartened and discouraged that our music wasn't being noticed or valued through traditional methods. So we both started on a journey to find another way. For us, that “third door” was sync! And what we discovered is a lot better than we could have ever even imagined…[Find out more here] Resources From This Episode: 2Indie - Visit our website for more resources and information on how to get YOUR music signed Sync Society - Want to join our exclusive online sync community, with weekly LIVE networking and coaching calls? @2indieofficial - Follow us on Instagram Sync Friends - Music Licensing Community - Follow us on Facebook Songtradr - Visit Songtradr Website Bandcamp - Check out the Bandcamp Website

Just Dance & Dance Central no Kinect, gíria de Ru Paul's Grad Race, The Beatles: Rock Band completo e de Robert Valley, treta com Daniel EK do Spotify, Super Scope bazuca do Super Nes, recorde de Tetris, A Pata da Gazela de José de Alencar, ilustrador Robert Valley, Apex, e-sport é esporte, Major do CS, traquitanas gamers, Robert Trujillo do Metallica gente boa, são alguns dos assuntos Diálogo infinito sobre games via WhatsApp. Com João Varella, Alexandre Sato, Thomas Kehl, Marcos Kiyoto e João R --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2analogicos/message

In this heartwarming and humorous Christmas special of "Everyday Black Men," hosts Riker, Reed, the Rider, Sham, Armstead, and the Black Libertarian share their most cherished holiday memories and perspectives. The Black Libertarian playfully questions Armstead about his marriage plans while skillfully avoiding the same question himself, citing tradition and age. Armstead reflects on his childhood, revealing he doesn't have strong memories of celebrating Christmas, but vividly recalls engaging in snowball fights in Chicago. The Rider shares a bittersweet memory of how a single off-color remark once led to the cancellation of his Christmas, bringing a mix of laughter and empathy from the group. Sham delves into the unique dynamics of playing Wallball during the holiday season in Houston, while Riker lightens the mood with a joyful recollection of playing Dance Central during Christmas, illustrating the diverse ways the holiday is experienced and celebrated. The episode wraps up with more captivating stories, leaving listeners with a sense of the varied and rich holiday experiences within the African American community.

So you think you can Dance??? Tune in this week with our Dynamic guest Dan Karaty!! There is so much more to him than dance     Dan's career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake and Usher. Although he quickly became known for his work dancing and choreographing for pop music superstars, Karaty broadened his reach with powerful dancing and cutting-edge choreography in commercials and events for iPod, Best Buy, Mattel, Dance Central 2, Miller, Xbox Kinect, IKEA, and many more. In 2005, So You Think You Can Dance debuted in the US with Dan as a judge. After three successful seasons, he took the format to Europe where he became the Simon Cowell of the Netherlands and Belgium leading judging panels for numerous talent shows. Dan, with his effortless cool brand, made his acting debut by starring in Soof, the number one film franchise in Dutch history. Despite keeping his personal life private and his effortless cool brand, Dan took the brave step of sharing with the public his lifelong struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Dan is a doting and devoted father and husband that made mistakes due to his struggles. In addition to releasing another film and returning to the judging panel of Got Talent, in 2022 Dan is launching a podcast exploring recovery, and a book about his life that details his career and struggles.   Instagram: @dankaraty Website: DanKaraty.com

In this week's episode we cover: Recently played games: Back 4 Blood, finished Signalis, Metal Hellsinger Rhythm games (Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Parappa the Rapper, Dance Central, Fuser, etc.)

"Hi, I'm Dan Karaty and I'm an alcoh-… Well, if I'm being honest, it's more complicated than that."Dan's career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake and Usher.Although he quickly became known for his work dancing and choreographing for pop music superstars, Karaty broadened his reach with powerful dancing and cutting-edge choreography in commercials and events for iPod, Best Buy, Mattel, Dance Central 2, Miller, Xbox Kinect, IKEA, and many more."For decades, I avoided in-depth conversations, desperate to keep my personal life private, smiling through the pain for the cameras, but drowning my demons at night. Now I'm opening up, eager to share my adventures, struggles and recovery with whoever listens."Join us this week for an honest and open conversation around the realities of addiction on the big stage. We'll talk about what Dan was like, what happened, and how he survived his dance with the devil to become the productive member of society he is today."If I'm being honest, you need to hear this..."You wont want to miss this one friends as we bow out of the darkness, and step into the light this week right here,On Hard Knox Talks.Buckle up!-------------------------------Check out Dan's website and podcast herehttps://www.dankaraty.com/ Stay up to date on all our upcoming live streams by visiting our website and getting on our email list. While you're there, you can learn more about our sponsors, or check out our shop and pick up some merch! https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/Follow Hard Knox Talks on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalksYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalks9553Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/Subscribe to Hard Knox Talks on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hard-knox-talks/id1576181296Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3JakunEh3PCK2M8hMZh80sTwitch TV:https://www.twitch.tv/hardknoxtalks

This episode is sponsored by Spatial, the immersive audio software that gives a new dimension to sound. Spatial gives creators the tools to create interactive soundscapes using our powerful 3D authoring tool, Spatial Studio. Their software modernizes traditional channel-based audio; by rethinking how we hear and feel immersive experiences, anywhere. To find more go to https://www.spatialinc.com. In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the Director of Product Development at THX - Kasson Crooker from Seattle, US. Kasson has spent the past 30 years focusing his career and creative musical passions on the intersection of audio and technology. After graduating from Berklee College of Music (MP&E 1995), Kasson has worked in the videogame industry as Audio Director and Project Director on games like Guitar Hero, RockBand, and Dance Central for Harmonix, at Microsoft creating spatial audio experiences for HoloLens V1, and he is currently at THX as the Director of Product Development for their spatial audio initiatives. He is an electronic musician, composer, and mix engineer having released 20 albums and touring throughout North America and Europe. His current creative passions involve creating interactive music experiences with immersive spatial audio technologies for VR. Kasson talks about the latest technology developments at THX and we explore the implementation of spatial and interactive audio for a music experience in VR. This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott. For extended show notes and more information on this episode go to https://immersiveaudiopodcast.com/episode-72-kasson-crooker-thx/ If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support please consider becoming a Patreon. Not only are you supporting us, but you will also get special access to bonus content and much more. Find out more on our official Patreon page - www.patreon.com/immersiveaudiopodcast We thank you kindly in advance! We want to hear from you! We value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you! You can follow the podcast on Twitter @IAudioPodcast for regular updates and content or get in touch via podcast@1618digital.com immersiveaudiopodcast.com

In this week's episode we cover: Recently Played Games: Marvel Snap (Steam/Mobile), Unit 13 (PS Vita), Uncharted: Golden Abyss (PS Vita) Unreal shutting down old game servers (Dance Central, Rock Band, Unreal Tournament) Unreal Tournament 3 re-releasing as a free game The Game Awards - Steam Deck Giveaway The Game Awards - Hades 2 Trailer The Game Awards - Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Trailer The Game Awards - Tekken 8 Trailer The Game Awards - Street Fighter 6 Trailer The Game Awards - Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2 The Game Awards - The Lords of the Fallen Trailer The Game Awards - Armored Core VI Trailer The Game Awards - Judas Trailer The Game Awards - Forespoken Trailer The Game Awards - Post Trauma Trailer

Dan's career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake and Usher. Although he quickly became known for his work dancing and choreographing for pop music superstars, Karaty broadened his reach with powerful dancing and cutting-edge choreography in commercials and events for iPod, Best Buy, Mattel, Dance Central 2, Miller, Xbox Kinect, IKEA, and many more. In 2005, So You Think You Can Dance debuted in the US with Dan as a judge. After three successful seasons, he took the format to Europe where he became the Simon Cowell of the Netherlands and Belgium leading judging panels for numerous talent shows. Dan, with his effortless cool brand, made his acting debut by starring in Soof, the number one film franchise in Dutch history. Despite keeping his personal life private and his effortless cool brand, Dan took the brave step of sharing with the public his lifelong struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Dan is a doting and devoted father and husband that made mistakes due to his struggles. In addition to releasing another film and returning to the judging panel of Got Talent, in 2022 Dan is launching a podcast – If I'm Being Honest – which will strip away surface facades to deliver the real, in-depth and sometimes ugly truths of his life, and those of his courageous guests; hopefully revealing unique paths to happiness, success, recovery and redemption.

This months show we are covering exclusive Xbox 360 Games! We will touch on everything from Halo to Dead Rising and more! Enjoy! For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com TimeStamps: First & Second Party Games 00:00 - 01:31 Opening/First party titles 01:32 - 04:19 Forza 04:20 - 6: 58 Perfect Dark Zero 06:59 - 09:45 Kameo Elements of Power 09:46 - 11: 46 Viva Piñata 11:47 - 13:26 Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts 13:27 - 15:20 ShadowRun 15:21- 17:38 Project Gotham Racing 3 & 4 17:39 - 19:56 Gears of War Franchise 19:57 - 22:44 Crackdown 1 & 2 22:45 - 24:44 Halo Franchise Third Party Games 24:45 - 28:53 Bioshock 28:54 - 31:23 Alan Wake 31:24 -33:51 Dead Rising 33:52- 40:57 Mentions (Ninja Blade, Dance Central, Lost Planet, Beautiful Katamari, Burger King Games, Tenchu Z, Ninety Nine Nights. 40:58 - 44:04 Left 4 Dead 44:06 - 47:09 Condemned: Criminal Origins 47:10 - 49:49 Dead or Alive 4 49:50 - 52:04Saints Row RPGS 52:04 - 54:37 Fable 2 & 3 54:38 - 55:50 Blue Dragon 55:51 - 56:47 Lost Odyssey 56:48 - 58:43 (Mentions) Eternal Sonata, Enchanted Arms, Last Remnant, Tales of Vesperia. 58:44 - 1:00:07 Mass Effect Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram - grendel5xbx Intro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Orange Juice Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse

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Robin Hunicke chats with Art Director Lisette Titre-Montgomery of Double Fine Productions. Together they discuss her career trajectory into video games; advocating for a work-life balance; navigating sensitive complex issues in Psychonauts 2; how art and gameplay influence each other during development; and her work with Gameheads, a Game Development Accelerator program for Oakland youth. Lisette Titre-Montgomery is an Art Director with over twenty years of industry experience and 13 shipped titles. Specializing in creating studio cultures where artists and creatives thrive. Lisette has contributed to some of the industry's highest profile games, including Tiger Woods Golf, The Simpsons, Dante's Inferno, Dance Central 3, SIMS 4, South Park, and Transformers Age Of Extinction for Android and iOS. Her most recent project is Psychonauts 2 with Double Fine Productions. Follow us on Twitter @Official_AIAS, Facebook or visit us at interactive.org.

On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?   Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Battlefield 2042 Halo Infinite MP Pokémon Brilliant Diamond News:Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Bobby Kotick is reportedly willing to resign ‘if he can't quickly fix' Activision Blizzard issues Nintendo joins Xbox and PlayStation in condemning Activision's harassment response Warner Bros. crossover fighter Multiversus officially announced Xbox boss Phil Spencer is a big proponent of legal game emulation Riot shares new footage of upcoming 2D fighter, Project L Hitman 3 the most successful game in the series Kojima Productions launches new LA-based film and TV division Epic Games has acquired Rock Band and Dance Central creator Harmonix PlayStation Marvel's Avengers PlayStation-exclusive Spider-Man DLC has no story missions Xbox Halo Infinite's Battle Pass is being changed to make it easier to earn XP PSA's: Epic Games Store Freebies: The Hunter Call of the Wild The Epic Games Store's Black Friday sale includes discounts on 900 products Free 4 All: Cowboy Bebop Help support the show: - Subscribe to our Twitch channel http://twitch.tv/geekoholics - Use our Epic Creator Code: GEEKOHOLICS when purchasing items in Fortnite or buying games on the Epic Games Store - Please review the show (bit.ly/geekoholics) on Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and to share with your friends. Reviews help us reach more listeners, and the feedback helps us to produce a better show. Join our Discord server: CLICK HERE Don't forget to follow our Social Media Feeds to keep up to date on our adventures: Youtube TwitterInstagram Facebook Thanks for listening and have a great weekend! You can reach me on Twitter @RicF

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In this week's exclusive behind-the-curtain and celebration of Dance Studio Life in 2021, the incredible Kayleigh Crocetto from Dance Central joins the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast to share: How she pulled off her most profitable Summer ever in 2021, and the critical numbers she believes every studio owner should be keeping eye on. “I was very pleasantly surprised when I recently went through all of our numbers. I found out that we had our best summer ever based on revenue, even though at the time I didn't feel like we were rising up to the expectations that I had set for myself.” The huge mindset shift she noticed when taking time to reflect on her incredible progress over the last 5 years in business. “Track your revenue, track your student numbers and track your wins!” Her experiences in taking the leap to expand her 2-person team and getting the right people into the right roles. “I had been running myself ragged trying to do all of the things, and I have learned over time that when we try to do all of the things, we're not going to do any of them to the level of quality that we would want.” Kayleigh also opens up about the decisions she made that allowed her studio to grow and thrive in the midst of a personal health crisis that put her out of action completely when she least expected it.

Steve Pardo is a composer and interactive audio designer in the video game industry. He's the co-founder of audio production house SkewSound, a game developer at The Pardo Brothers, and an audio director at Authentic Artists.Pardo has a background in jazz, and his professional career began at legendary music-game studio Harmonix Music Systems where he led the audio team for games such as Rock Band VR, Dance Central, and Super Beat Sports.In addition to collaborating on some of the world's most recognizable music gaming titles, he's also composed a range of other interactive soundtracks such as Signs of the Sojourner, Gigantic, Grim Dawn, and Fantasia: Music Evolved. Outside of games, he's scored music for networks such as Netflix, Adult Swim, and IFC.We spoke with Steve about how he designs the sound of home in his music. Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben ThorpLearn more about Signs of the Sojourner here.Explore more of Steve Pardo's work at his website.Check out Phil's essay on Signs of the Sojourner here.Visit our website: Originstory.showFollow us on Twitter @originstory_Do you have feedback or questions for us? Email us theoriginstorypod@gmail.comCover art and website design by Melody HirschOrigin Story original score by Ryan Hopper 

Codie Wiggins began his dancing career at the late age of 18. He spent some time street battling and found his way to the Atlanta entertainment dance community. Codieʼs performance include work with Beyonce, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Chris brown, P. Diddy, and Justin Timberlake. He has also choreographed for notable brands like Old Navy, Lens Crafters and Weinersnitzel as well as the Backstreet Boys, Dancing with the Stars and the video game: Dance Central 3! Find him on IG @seewiggins

Born and raised in Canberra Australia, Alex is now a professional dancer in Los Angeles California. Her training started in her hometown studio Dance Central and eventually led her to train in Sydney, New Zealand (Royal Family & Request), and now to the United States. Alex has toured with artists such as Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani & Cardi B as well as a multitude of other artists including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  GameEnthus Podcast ep413: Scoob Cinematic Universe or Forward Movement   This week Ashley (@CardBoardBits) from CardBoardBits , The Coding Couple and HandmadewithAsh joins Tiny (@Tiny415) and Aaron (@Ind1fference) talk about: woodworking, Ann-White.com, 3D Printing, D&D, The Coding Couple, Pokemon Yellow, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Perfect Dark, Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes, Stadia, John Lewis, Sagrada, california rolls, Raddish, imitation crab meat, Wii U, Nintendont, Super Paper Mario Origami King, Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door, New Pokemon Snap, Zingo, Popped the Pig, Beat Saber, Ace Combat 7, Star Wars Squadron, Wingspan, Twilight Imperium, Hanabi, Concluzio, Berrymandering, Mystic Vale, Potion Explosion, Qwinto, Lords of Waterdeep, That's Pretty Clever, Sagrada, Darius Collection, Sister Royale, Get 10 Quest, Scoob, Jabberjaws, Ratchet & Clank, Hitman 2, Wii, Gamer Girl, DS5, Astrobot Rescue, Iron Man VR, Paper Beast, Dance Central, Just Dance, March and more.              If you like the show please leave us an itunes, Google, Youtube or Stitcher review, a tweet, an email or a voicemail (202-573-7686).     Show Length: 98 minutes  Direct Download(click on 3 dots to download)      Show Links Follow Ashley CardBoardBits Follow The Coding Couple Follow HandMadewithAsh Watch HandMadewithAsh on Youtube New videos GameEnthus.com   Youtube.com/user/GameEnthus      Community Info   Major Linux and Crew's Notcho Podcast Kiaun's Show The Analog Circle Podcast Gary and Dan's Show TheGamesMenRPG Open Forum Radio SingleSimulcast  Rap Godz theblacktop.tv    Breaks Intro/Ashley's anecdotes - 54s Ashley's Video Game beginnings - 19m Games Ashley played - 38m Games Aaron played - 51m Games Tiny played - 1h 8m News and Stuff - 1h 21m Outro - 1h 34m   Music Souls of Mischief - 93 'til Infinity instrumental The Pharcyde - The E.N.D. instrumental Rahzel - All I Know instrumental Black Eyed Peas - Joints & Jams instrumental Bush Babees - The Love Song instrumental Gorillaz ft. De La Soul - Feel Good Inc. instrumental Childish Gambino - Shadows instrumental      

Classic video game consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System didn't just play games; they also played music. Their onboard synthesizers put strict limits on what kinds of music game composers could write, but from those limits came a cornucopia of musical themes that remain iconic even today. On this episode, Kirk peels back the layers of Koji Kondo's  "World 1-1" music from the first Super Mario Bros., revealing a perfectly polished musical gem. Level: World 1-1 Game: Super Mario Bros. (1985) Written by: Koji Kondo ------ ALSO FEATURED: The Legend of Zelda theme and various other tracks from Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 3, all by Koji Kondo "Nascence" from Journey by Austin Wintory feat. Tina Guo, 2012 "El Cayuco" by Tito Puente from Dance Mania, 1958 Audio from the Basileous Productions playthrough of World 1-1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-avspZlbOWU OUTRO SOLOIST: Steve Pardo This episode's outro soloist is the one and only Steve Pardo. Steve is a Nashville, TN based producer, composer, and saxophonist, and also does work in the world of video games, having spent several years at Harmonix, where he helped make music games like Rock Band and Dance Central. You can find out more at his website: https://www.stevepardo.com/ TRIPLE CLICK If you want to listen to Kirk talk about video games every week, check out his new video game podcast Triple Click, which he co-hosts with Polygon's Maddy Myers and Bloomberg News's Jason Schreier. It's on all major podcast services, and also at http://tripleclickpodcast.com. KEEP IT SOCIAL You can follow Strong Songs on Twitter @StrongSongs: http://twitter.com/strongsongs And you can find Kirk on Twitter @Kirkhamilton and on Instagram at @kirk_Hamilton: https://www.instagram.com/kirk_hamilton/ NEWSLETTER/MAILING LIST Sign up for Kirk's mailing list to start getting monthly-ish newsletters with music recommendations, links, news, and extra thoughts on new Strong Songs episodes: https://tinyletter.com/KirkHamilton STRONG PLAYLISTS Kirk has condensed his Strong Songs picks into a single new list, which you can find on Spotify, Apple Music, and thanks to listener L.B., it's now on Google Play. SUPPORT STRONG SONGS ON PATREON! Thank you to all of Strong Songs's Patreon backers - you all make all this possible. For more information on how to support the show, go here: https://Patreon.com/StrongSongs JULY 2020 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONS AccessViolation Aidan Coughlan Andre Bremer Anne Britt Bill Rosinger CALEB ROTACH Chad Barnard Christer Lindqvist Craig J Covell Dan Apczynski Dave Florey David Zahm Doug Paton Erin Glenn Guinevere Boostrom Jeanneret Manning Family Four Jill Smith-Moore Kyle Starr Mark Schechter Matt Butler Merlin Mann Mickey Clark Narelle Horn Nathaniel Bauernfeind R Watson Rachel Rakov Robert Paul Ryan Torvik Viki Dun JULY 2020 HALF-NOTE PATRONS AJ Schuster Adam Conway Albukitty Alexander Geddes Alexander Polson Amanda Furlotti Andrew Baker Andrew Lee Aparajit Raghavan Arjun Sharma Benedict Pennington Bill Fuller Bill Thornton Brendon Oliver-Ewen Brett Douville Brian Amoebas Briony Leo Brooke Wilford Caro Field Chas Lednicky Chris Brown Clare HOLBERTON Cyrus N. White Darryl Stewart Dave King David Stroud David Zucker Dhu Wik Diane Turner Duncan Earl Lozada Eero Wahlstedt Elliot Jay O'Neill Emily Williams Eric Helm Forrest Chang Gavin Doig Geoff Golden Georgia Livesay Gerry Nelson Jack Sjogren Jake Tinsley James Johnson Jarrod Schindler Jeffrey Olson Jenifer Carr Jennifer Bush Jeremy Dawson Joe C John and Sharon Stenglein Jon O’Keefe Jonathan Daniels Juan Carlos Montemayor Elosua Judith Stansfield Judy Chapple Jules Bailey Justin Liew Justin McElroy Kate Albury Kendra Reid Kevin Morrell Kevin Pennyfeather Latifah Makuyi Leigh Sales MH Malory Mark Haberlen Mark Perry Mark Steen Markus Koester Matt Betzel Matt Gaskell Melanie Stivers Michael Blackwell Michael Flaherty Miriam Juskowicz Mueller Nate from Kalamazoo Nicholas Schechter Pascal Rueger Randy Souza Richard Toller Robbie Ferrero Robyn Fraser SP SUELLEN MOORE Sam Fenn Shane DeLeon Sheilah Steven Maron Stuart Terry Tanner Morton Tom Clewer Tom Coleman Tom Lauer Toni Isaacson Wayne Marsh Wen Zoe Little brant brantphillip michael bochner

The day before we turn 3, the state of football is addressed with UEFA looking to push things back on track. A tragic death in football as an Irish rugby player "mistakes" his doping substances. The Chicago Bulls documentary "The Last Dance" and NFL Draft get some airtime and Central Asian football is centre stage. Oh, and is hindsight really better than knowing facts at the time?

When the full moon starts to climb, we'll all sing out... it's time to talk about the best stop-motion animated Halloween/Christmas movie musical ever made! Hee hee hee hee heeee! Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's maniacal miniature-musical The Nightmare Before Christmas was unusual when it came out in 1993 and, despite the fact that it went on to became a beloved Disney classic, is still unusual today. The centerpiece ensemble song "Making Christmas," during which the well-meaning but hopeless denizens of Halloween Town attempt to craft their own kind of creepy Christmas, is a crucial turning point for the film, both narratively and musically. In this episode, Kirk takes a closer look at what makes "Making Christmas" tick, from its densely interwoven character motifs to its ever-shifting orchestration to its earth-shaking contrabass woodwinds. Band/Artist: Danny Elfman and the Halloween Town Cast Album: The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack, 1993 Composed by: Danny Elfman Listen/Buy: Apple Music | Amazon | Spotify ------ ALSO FEATURED: Various other songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack, 1993 "The Simpsons Theme" by Danny Elfman, 1989 "Dead Man's Party" and "Weird Science" by Danny Elfman/Oingo Boingo from Dead Man's Party, 1985 "Dies Irae" performed by the monks of the Abbey of Notre Dame "Theme from The Shining" by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind, 1980 "The Carol of the Bells" by Mykola Leontovych, 1914, with lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky, as conducted by John Williams on the soundtrack from Home Alone ------ Update 10/31: After I published this episode on the 30th, several listeners wrote in to tell me about the Dies Irae, a 13th century Gregorian death chant that also shares the first four notes of the "Making Christmas" motif and has turned up in a TON of movies besides. I wasn't familiar with the Dies Irae (I know!), so I've updated the episode to include a mention of it. You'll have to redownload the episode if you want to hear that version. You can also watch a great Vox explainer video about the Dies Irae here: https://www.vox.com/videos/2019/9/16/20868789/creepy-melody-movies-catholic-chant-lion-king-shining - Kirk ------ NEW MUSIC VIDEO! It's a multi-instrumental arrangement of the theme from the classic  adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island, featuring both pennywhistle and normal whistle, among other instruments: https://youtu.be/zf7VQiu1MGo  To catch the next one, subscribe to Kirk's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/kirkhamiltonmusic ------ OUTRO SOLOIST: Steve Pardo This episode's outro soloist is the one and only Steve Pardo. Steve and Kirk met when they were both jazz saxophone students at the University of Miami; Steve currently lives and performs around the Nashville, TN area. He's a producer, composer, and does work in the world of video games, having spent several years at Harmonix, where he helped make music games like Rock Band and Dance Central. You can find out more at his website: https://www.stevepardo.com/ NEWSLETTER/MAILING LIST Sign up for Kirk's mailing list to start getting monthly-ish newsletters with music recommendations, links, news, and extra thoughts on new Strong Songs episodes: https://tinyletter.com/KirkHamilton STRONG PLAYLISTS You can find playlists containing every Strong Song as well as all of Kirk's weekly music picks from his other podcast, Kotaku Splitscreen, on both Spotify and Apple Music. SUPPORT STRONG SONGS ON PATREON! Thanks as always to everyone who supports Strong Songs on Patreon. If you want to support Kirk making this podcast, find out more here: https://Patreon.com/StrongSongs OCTOBER 2019 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONS andrew walters CALEB ROTACH Chad Barnard Dan Apczynski Dave Florey Glenn Jared Norris Mark Schechter Merlin Mann OCTOBER 2019 HALF-NOTE PATRONS Alex Singer Alexander Polson Andre Bremer Andrew Baker Andrew Lee Arjun Sharma Bill Thornton Brett Douville Brian Amoebas Brooke Wilford Chas Lednicky Chris Brown Cyrus N. White Dominik Schmitt Earl Lozada Eero Wahlstedt Elliot Jay O'Neill Emily Williams FlSHBONES Forrest Chang Jaehoon Jeong James Johnson Jasmine Fellows Jeffrey Olson John and Sharon Stenglein Jon O'Keefe joujou Juan Carlos Montemayor Elosua Jules Bailey Justin Liew Justin McElroy Kate Albury Kevin Morrell Kevin Pennyfeather Matt Gaskell Max Schechter Melanie Stivers Michael Blackwell Miriam Juskowicz Mueller Nate from Kalamazoo Nicholas Schechter Richard Toller samuel gardner Shane DeLeon Shaun Wiese SP Tim Tom Clewer Tom Lauer

Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone... except for everyone listening to this episode, because we're traveling together through doubt and deliverance with Madonna's "Like a Prayer." Kirk takes a look at the high-contrast drama of the megastar's 1989 megahit, with its cathedral-like verses, bus-driving guitar rhythms, bouncy basslines, and perfectly placed Latin percussion flourishes. The music video got a lot of attention back in the day, but there's plenty in the song itself to celebrate, from Prince's mystery guitar to Madonna's vulnerable vocals to the joyful power of the Andraé Crouch Choir. Band/Artist: Madonna Album: Like a Prayer, 1989 Composed by: Madonna and Patrick Leonard Listen/Buy: Apple Music | Amazon | Spotify ------ ALSO FEATURED/DISCUSSED: "Open Your Heart To Me" by Madonna from True Blue, 1986 "Like a Prayer" as covered by the cast of Glee The music video for "Like a Prayer": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA983t3Rdzs Three excellent music documentaries: "Muscle Shoals," "Standing in the Shadows of Motown," and "20 Feet From Stardom." (Seriously, watch all three!) OUTRO SOLOIST: Steve Pardo This episode's outro soloist is the one and only Steve Pardo. Steve and Kirk met when they were both jazz saxophone students at the University of Miami; Steve currently lives and performs around the Nashville, TN area. He's a producer, composer, and does work in the world of video games, having spent several years at Harmonix, where he helped make music games like Rock Band and Dance Central. You can find out more at his website: https://www.stevepardo.com/ NEWSLETTER/MAILING LIST Sign up for Kirk's mailing list to start getting monthly-ish newsletters with music recommendations, links, news, and extra thoughts on new Strong Songs episodes: https://tinyletter.com/KirkHamilton STRONG PLAYLISTS You can find playlists containing every Strong Song as well as all of Kirk's weekly music picks from his other podcast, Kotaku Splitscreen, on both Spotify and Apple Music. SUPPORT STRONG SONGS ON PATREON! A huge thank-you to everyone who's signed up to become a patron of Strong Songs—your support is making it possible to make this show as good as it can be! Stay tuned for a bonus episode in the next few weeks, made possible entirely by our Patrons. If you want to support the show, check out the Strong Songs Patreon. Here's the link: https://Patreon.com/StrongSongs SEPTEMBER 2019 WHOLE NOTE PATRONS andrew walters CALEB ROTACH Chad Barnard Dan Apczynski Dave Florey Glenn Jared Norris Mark Schechter Sara Walsh SEPTEMBER 2019 HALF NOTE PATRONS Alexander Polson Andre Bremer Andrew Lee Arjun Sharma Bill Thornton Brett Douville Brian Amoebas Chas Lednicky Chris Brown Cyrus N. White Dominik Schmitt Earl Lozada Eero Wahlstedt Elliot Jay O'Neill Emily Williams FlSHBONES Forrest Chang Jaehoon Jeong James Johnson Jasmine Fellows Jeffrey Olson John and Sharon Stenglein Jon O'Keefe joujou Juan Carlos Montemayor Elosua Jules Bailey Justin Liew Justin McElroy Kate Albury Kevin Morrell Kevin Pennyfeather Kyle Simons Matt Gaskell Max Schechter Melanie Stivers Michael Blackwell Miriam Juskowicz Mueller Nate from Kalamazoo Nicholas Schechter Richard Toller samuel gardner Shane DeLeon Shaun Wiese Tim Tom Clewer Tom Lauer

What’s up everyone! In this episode, I am joined by Alex Rigopulos. Alex is a video game designer, musician, and the founder and creative director of Harmonix Music Systems. Harmonix is a video game development company best known for their music video games such as Guitar Hero, Dance Central, and Rock Band. Our mission has always been delighting the world through music and gameplay. As a musician with a passion for the music game industry, Alex left MIT to start Harmonix with Eran Egozy. The first few years weren’t that great for Alex having to go through few flopped games. It was a defining moment until a monumental game called Guitar Hero changed the whole world of the company and shaped on what is now. Listen as Alex and I talk about Harmonix, the hardest challenges he faced as an entrepreneur, how Guitar Hero became a success story, and some advice from Alex for entrepreneurs. Enjoy the episode. Episode Quotes "Music has this incredible, primal, mysterious power over our emotions" "One thing that strengthened and flourished us as a company is we keep people focused on a mission" "As an entrepreneur you simultaneously need to have an irrational amount of optimism and irrational amount of pessimism" "I don't let fear be a factor in my decision making" Listen to Learn 00:32 Getting to know Alex Rigopulos - Harmonix and startup journey 04:11 Core mission that strengthened the company, Alex's core company building skill 06:32 Make-it-or-break-it moments as an entrepreneur, The Frequency game story 16:02 The EyeToy: Antigrav story 18:34 The success story of Guitar Hero 20:34 How to balance optimism with rationality 23:47 Pivot or Persevere? The problem with Lean Methodology 27:10 Advice that helped Alex overcome business challenges 28:14 Non-Rapid Fire Questions 36:33 Exciting games coming up from Harmonix

Alicia Caillier is a product manager at Harmonix Music Systems, developer of music-rhythm video games such as Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Amplitude, and Frequency. Their most recent release is Dance Central for Oculus, the first virtual-reality entry in the long-running Dance Central series. For the first time, players can go online and explore a virtual […]

In this episode, Jim is joined by Kenya to discussing NOW That's What I Call Music 39. Discussion includes possible product placement in a song, dance music becoming a bigger part of the series, Dance Central, Pitbull vs Lindsay Lohan, and more.

It's been a week of news! That might make a great name for a current events periodical but here at the GAMEBYTES SHOW, it means a new podcast! This week we catch up with Sony's State of Play, Apple Arcade, and the announcement of SGDQ 2019. The Lord of the Rings returns, along with Dance Central, and Myst! Valve wants a "do-over" on Artifact, Microsoft wants a "do-over" in Minecraft, and more! Plus, we talk about comedy games and the studios that make them! INTRO: "Fight Club" - Assassin's Creed 3, by Lorne Balfe OUTRO: "MainFrame" - Borderlands The Pre-Sequel Claptastic Voyage, by Jesper Kyd Check out our Discord community at https://discord.gg/ZTzKH8y

Tracy Rosenthal Newsom is an award-winning game producer and product leader who brought you hits like Rock Band and Dance Central. I worked with Tracy in the early days of bringing Rock Band to life - and learned so much from her. In many ways, we've traveled parallel paths - moving through the worlds of gaming, digital healthcare and humanistic product design. The common thread is a deep, abiding interest in creating experiences that connect with people in a deep and positive way. And I'll tell you - Tracy knows how to do that. Join us and discover the key practices that led this innovative creative powerhouse towards success.

Come join TC as he compares 2 dance type video games. Who wins in the war of Just Dance Vs. Dance Central? Take a listen and find out! 

Second installment of the Dance Central mix that features the top dance hits from 2012. Genre: Top 40, Dance, EDM, Remixes)

First installment of the Dance Central mix that features the top dance hits from 2011. Genre: Top 40, Dance, EDM, Remixes

Third installment of the Dance Central mix that features the top dance hits from 2012. Genre: Top 40, Dance, EDM, Remixes

Ryan and Matt "Packs" Amberg are back and blocky about Depeche Mode live, Police Story, and Kong Skull Island before it's on time spent with Fortnite, Prey, and the end of Dance Central. Then Injustice 2 and Marvel vs Capcom Infinite get some character trailers while Overwatch gets a new animated short and Mercy overhaul.

Ryan and Matt "Pointer Brother" Amberg are back and bifurcated about Atomic Blonde, The Defenders, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Project A before it's on to time spent with Rainbow Six Siege, Playerunknown's Battlegrounds, Paragon, Fortnite, and Dance Central. Then it's Gamescom all over again with Scorpios, Crackdowns, Assassins, Jurassics, Recores, Star Wars, Speed Needing, Field Battling, Shens, Mues, Junks, Gwenting, and Fishing... my gosh so much fishing.

Ryan and Matt "Dobby Barin" Amberg are back and bizarros about Anabelle: Creation, Citizen X, Moonwalker, The Mummy, and Life before it's on to time spent with Overwatch, Fortnite, Paragon, Rainbow Six Siege, Forza Horizon 3's Blizzard Mountain DLC, DuckTales 2 and Chip N Dale's Rescue Rangers 2 via The Disney Afternoon Collection, and Dance Central. Then Dishonored gets a new trailer, No Man's Sky gets a new update, Valve and Gearbox each get a new game announcement, while For Honor and Nintendo try to have a tournament without ruining everything!

Ryan and Matt Ambergsty International are back and Brontë about American Gods, Colossal, some live Newsies, Tomb Raider 1 & 2, and Cop Car before it's on to time spent with Paragon, Fortnite, Playerunknown's Battlegrounds, Tailspin and Darkwing Duck via The Disney Afternoon Collection, and Dance Central. Then it's pretty much the SNES Classic or Shadow of Wardor, take your pick!

Ryan and Matt "[this is funny-ish nickname]" Amberg are back and [this word always starts with B] about Popstar: Never Stop Stopping, Leaves of Grass, The Usual Suspects, Batman & Bill, Can We Take a Joke?, and Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte before it's on to time spent with Player-fairly-well-known-at-this-point's Battlegrounds, Prey, Paragon, Fortnite, Titanfall 2's Frontier Defense update, Forza Horizon 3's Blizzard Mountain DLC, Pac-Man, DuckTales, Chip N Dale's Rescue Rangers, Call of Duty Advanced Warfare's Havoc DLC, and Dance Central. It's a pretty [this is a descriptive word] show this week!

Surprise! The Racial Diversity Gaming Hour's original host-with-the-most, Dane Smith, joins us all the way from South Korea as a special guest for one episode only! Join him and host Glenn "The Commissioner" Gordon, KGB Garri Bagdasarov, and Ben Sterling as he explains what being a gamer in South Korea is like. Xbox has gotten ANOTHER retailer price cut from some UK retailers, making those units comparable in price to the PS4. What does this mean for Xbox as a whole and for PlayStation? Harmonix's CEO announced plans to bring Rock Band and Dance Central to PS4 and Xbox One! PlayStation's advertising has felt lackluster since the departure of Kevin Butler, but could everyone's favorite Vice President of _______ return? Afterward, Dane has a good rant about Anita Sarkeesian, who won a 2014 Game Developer's Choice award. We're all for more females in video games. In fact, we're all for more of EVERY kind of person in video games, but listen to find out why we think the issue should not be forced. Also, stay tuned at the end for a special treat from E3 2010! Remember to subscribe to us on iTunes so you can have both of our amazing podcasts downloaded to all your iThings automatically. Rate us and leave us a review and we'll read it on the air next week!

BCFHN presenters: Laura Elaine Ellis is Executive Director of the African& African American Performing Arts Coalition (AAAPAC), a San Francisco based, non-profit organization, founded in 1995 by a collective of artists who were looking to create better performance opportunities for African and African American performing artists as well as produce shows that reflect the aesthetic and cultural representation of the African and African American experience.  Kendra Kimbrough Barnes, Director, holds a BA in Dance, from San Francisco State University and a MA in Arts Administration from Golden Gate University. She graduated with honors and is a recipient of the "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" award and as of 2008 the "Who's Who Among American Women".  Guest Choreographer: Gregory Dawson, Dawson Dance SF (2007), has premiered From Bruch to Brahms, Bach Goldberg Variations, Were You There?, and On the Way to the 16th St Bart Station at The Lund Dance Theatre, Valencia for the California State Summer School of the Arts (CSSSA). Gregory Dawson began his studies in Chicago at Ruth Page School of Ballet and then left for Southern Illinois to study ballet and Haitian dance with Katherine Dunham. He moved to San Francisco where he studied with Evelyn Schuert at Shawl-Anderson Dance Studios and with Alonzo King at Dance Central. Mr. Dawson left for New York in 1982 to study with The Dance Theatre of Harlem. From 1983-1986 he danced with Theatre Ballet Canadian, returning to the Bay Area to perform with Oakland Ballet, Berkeley Ballet Theater, Sacramento Ballet, and the San Francisco Opera Ballet. Mr. Dawson joined LINES in 1987 and danced for 18 years with the company.We close with an interview with Mr. Henry Delton Williams, designer for Motown who is bringing Martha Reeves to the African American Museum and Library, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.

The Married Gamers return to chat about their Extra Life 2012 events. In addition, they dive into Dance Central 3 and Skylanders Giants. All this plus the Opening Question, The Week in Geek and Spin the Wheel, that you can't miss! Be a Hero and Save Kids Lives. Join Team Married Gamers for Extra Life 2012 on October 20th. To join or donate, go to tiny.cc/tmg2012. For more information, visit Extra Life. Check out The Married Gamers Facebook Fan Page or if you have a comment, send it to us at mailbag@themarriedgamers.net. Want to leave a message? Call the show at 559-286-0919. The Married Gamers app is available on iTunes and Amazon for $1.99 Want to talk about this episode? Love interacting with The Married Gamers and other awesome gaming communities? Join Nerdvana today!

We love Harmonix. To celebrate the release of Rock Band Blitz and the just announced MASSIVE Rock Band DLC sale, we threw caution to the wind and decided to chat about Rock Band Blitz, Rock Band, and Dance Central. We also have a few Rock Band Blitz and Dance Central 2 Game of the year editions to give away, listen to the podcast for details! Besides Harmonix and Rock band, we also dive into our Spin The Wheel and The Week in Geek....but then Chris gushes about Rock Band Blitz some more. All this PLUS virtually NO mention of Left 4 Dead 2!!!! Shocker! All in episode 272 (not 271 as we stated in the show...oops) of The Married Gamers podcast. Be a Hero and Save Kids Lives. Join Team Married Gamers for Extra Life 2012 on October 20th. To join or donate, go to tiny.cc/tmg2012. For more information, visit Extra Life. Check out The Married Gamers Facebook Fan Page or if you have a comment, send it to us at mailbag@themarriedgamers.net. Want to leave a message? Call the show at 559-286-0919. The Married Gamers app is available on iTunes and Amazon for $1.99 Want to talk about this episode? Love interacting with The Married Gamers and other awesome gaming communities? Join Nerdvana today!

This week Chris and Kelly chat with Nick Chester and Eric Pope from the Harmonix community team and are later joined in the call with Aaron Trites. We chat about the recent announcement about Rock Band Blitz and inquire about their E3 plans and the future of Rock Band and Dance Central franchises. The team also answers our 10 Questions we always wanted to know. All this and more in episode 257 of The Married Gamers podcast. Check out The Married Gamers Facebook Fan Page or if you have a comment, send it to us at mailbag@themarriedgamers.net. The Married Gamers app is available on iTunes and Amazon for $1.99 Want to talk about this episode? Love interacting with The Married Gamers and other awesome gaming communities? Join Nerdvana today!

The Married Gamers return with more PAX East coverage with four short interviews. The first interview is with Nick Puleo about his forthcoming Xbox Live Indie Game, Blue Shield Alliance. The next interview is with Chris Rippey of Robot Entertainment on the forthcoming PC game Orcs Must Die! 2. Our next interview is with Harmonix choreographer Chanel Thompson on Dance Central 2. Rounding out the interviews is Marcin Szymanski, also from Robot Entertainment, for Hero Academy. All this plus details on how you can get into The Secret World Beta. The Married Gamers app is available on iTunes and Amazon for $1.99 Want to talk about this episode? Love interacting with The Married Gamers and other awesome gaming communities? Join Nerdvana today!

We talk Transformers, Skylanders, Resistance 3, Rage, Skyrim, Max Payne 3, Russian Martian Bears, Double Fine Happy Action Theater, Dance Central 2, Just Dance 3, Batman, Batman, and, you guessed it, Batman, all on this week's Giant Bombcast!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5928697/advertisement

This week Chris and Kelly traveled to the San Diego Comic Con and bring back their impressions of a plethora of games including Orcs Must Die!, Crimson Alliance, Forza 4, Dragon's Dogma, Batman: Arkham City, Gears of War 3, Dance Central 2, Rise of Nightmares, Sideways, Starhawk, and Payday: The Heist. All this plus some tales from Comic Con 2011. If you own The Married Gamers app on ios or Android, you will have bonus audio featuring the Journey Comic Con panel. The Married Gamers app is available on iTunes and Amazon for $1.99 Donate To The Married Gamers:

With Vinny out on special assignment, we're joined by none other than Jeff Green for this XXL edition of the Giant Bombcast, where we discuss the joys of unemployment, Kane & Lynch 2, BioShock Infinite, the state of id Software, Dance Central, and mucThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5928697/advertisement

This week Chris & Kelly wrap up their time at the San Diego Comic Con 2010.  They talk about the games and people they saw at the Activision party, the Con floor, and at various panels they attended.  Discussion includes Halo Reach, Gears of War 3, Splatterhouse, Enslaved, Bonk: Brink of Extinction, Dead Nation, The Fight: Lights Out, Dance Central, and more!  All this plus The Week in Geek and the details of a San Diego Comic Con Swag Bag Contest! The Married Gamers voicemail: (559) 286-0059 Donate To The Married Gamers: