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BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast is a video game music and discussion show where we never play the same track more than once... or at least try not to! Every Wednesday and several Sundays, Bryan & Bedroth (and Kyle once a month) from RPGera present a selection of VGM for your listening pleasure based on a theme, series, composer, individual game, or an eclectic mix with Radio Hour to close each month!We also have A Musical Review, which is our version of reviews for new release games.Bedroth

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126:51

Spotlight: Lumines Arise

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2026/02/15

Bonus Episode #63 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth vibe with the incredible soundtrack to the recently released Lumines Arise. Huge thank you to Enhance Games and Hydelic for sponsoring this episode and making it possible.Lumines Arise is a visually stunning puzzle game in the vein of Tetris Effect with top-notch presentation, visuals, and, of course, music. The guys discuss their time spent with the game over the last few weeks and break down the

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138:20

BGMania After Dark 2

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2026/02/11

Episode #410 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are back with BGMania After Dark 2 just in time for Valentine's Day. Only this year, the guys are diving into the world of dirty and suggestive track titles. Whether intentional or accidental, these track titles are unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. Fair warning, listener discretion is advised for this episode. Grab your headphones, maybe close the door or roll up your windows, and prepare for some

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36:57

BGMania B-Sides: Escape from Ever After

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2026/02/08

BGMania B-Sides #41 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth steps into Escape from Ever After, a recently released indie title that twists classic fairy tale imagery into something far more eerie, introspective, and emotionally charged. What begins as a familiar storybook setup slowly unravels into a dreamlike escape, where whimsy and unease exist side by side and nothing quite feels as safe or predictable as it should. The soundtrack mirrors that tonal shift beautifully,

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148:40

Winter Olympics

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2026/02/04

Episode #409 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth hit the slopes for a Winter Olympics themed episode.From the SEGA Genesis to modern extreme sports titles, we're covering everything from speed skating and figure skating to biathlon, cross-country skiing, and mountain descents. Grab your skis, strap on your snowboard, and get ready to chase that gold medal. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback,

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Musical Review: MIO: Memories in Orbit

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2026/02/01

Bonus Episode #62 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan explores The Vessel, a massive derelict spaceship where nature and technology collide in MIO: Memories in Orbit, the atmospheric Metroidvania from French indie studio Douze Dixièmes. As the nimble android MIO, players traverse overgrown corridors and industrial ruins to restore the ship's lost memories before total shutdown.This Musical Review dives into the game's remarkable 75-track soundtrack composed by Nicolas

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66:48

Radio Hour, Volume 83

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2026/01/28

Episode #408 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of January 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 83!We're starting the new year of Radio Hour with tracks spanning courtroom drama, retro shooters, tactical RPGs, free-to-play goodness, and skateboarding through the Underworld! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to

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29:13

BGMania B-Sides: Tetris Battle Gaiden

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2026/01/25

BGMania B-Sides #40 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth drops into Tetris Battle Gaiden, the Japan-exclusive Super Famicom spin-off that takes Tetris in a wildly unexpected direction, trading pure abstraction for colorful characters, elemental themes, and head-to-head puzzle combat that feels equal parts playful and intense. Packed with bright melodies, bouncy rhythms, and a surprising amount of personality, Tetris Battle Gaiden’s soundtrack leans into upbeat synths,

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154:07

Spotlight: Octopath Traveler 0

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2026/01/21

Episode #407 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth spotlight Octopath Traveler 0, the newest entry in Square Enix's beloved HD-2D series. Yasunori Nishiki returns as composer, delivering new tracks that capture the game's themes of loss, revenge, and restoration. From Wishvale's destruction to ring-bearing villains, we explore battle themes, character leitmotifs, and an emotional vocal ending. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for

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160:09

Ballads

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2026/01/14

Episode #406 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth delve into the emotional power of ballads throughout gaming history.From satirical power ballads to heartbreaking laments, and interactive folk songs to sweeping orchestral endings, we're covering the full spectrum of vocal storytelling. Whether it's karaoke confessions, ending credit tearjerkers, or sirens serenading you during boss fights, ballads give composers space to explore melody and lyrics in ways

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64:32

BGMania B-Sides: Air Twister

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2026/01/11

BGMania B-Sides #39 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth takes flight into Air Twister, Yu Suzuki’s kaleidoscopic rail shooter that blends arcade intensity with surreal fantasy, sending players soaring through pastel skies and dreamlike landscapes at breakneck speed. Driven by Valensia’s operatic, symphonic rock score, Air Twister’s soundtrack feels grand, theatrical, and unashamedly dramatic. Sweeping strings, choral flourishes, and pulsing rhythms collide in a way

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165:48

Genesis

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2026/01/07

Episode #405 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth kick off the beginning of a new year by going all the way back to the very beginning itself.No, this has nothing to do with the SEGA Genesis. Instead, we ring in 2026 by exploring the creation story of Genesis, as well as various other creation myths and ideas stemming from things like the Garden of Eden and Adam & Eve. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes,

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81:02

Musical Review: Demonschool

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2026/01/04

Bonus Episode #61 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan enrolls at a secluded island university where cryptids, folklore, and tactical combat collide in Demonschool, the stylish RPG from developer Necrosoft Games. Drawing heavy inspiration from Italian horror cinema, Persona, and classic strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem, Demonschool blends a striking visual identity with an offbeat narrative centered on first-year student Faye and her classmates as they uncover the dark

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64:23

Radio Hour, Volume 82

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2025/12/31

Episode #404 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of December 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 82!It's New Year's Eve! As we close out the year and move into 2026, we have a playlist that features wintery vibes, Christmas magic, and some New Year's celebration. Ring in the new year with us and look forward to everything we have in store for you over the next 12 months! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for

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125:11

The Starbinder's Oath, Part Four: The Shadowed Core

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2025/12/28

Bonus Episode #60 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. The final confrontation has arrived. Kaelen and his companions step through the threshold into the Shadowed Core itself, where reality bends to nightmare logic, and thousands of trapped souls cry out from the spaces between Zyra's commands. Here, in this realm of absolute darkness wrapped in corrupted chains, the one who wants to consume the Loom stands moments away from her ultimate transformation.In this epic conclusion to The Starbinder's

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145:10

The Twelve Days of Christmas

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2025/12/24

Episode #403 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are celebrating Christmas with a fun theme that turned out to be incredibly hard for the guys in a lot of ways.We're focusing on the popular traditional Christmas Carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas", and using the lyrics from the song to guide our selections for each of the main twelve tracks making up a majority of the episode. Bookending all of that, we have two versions of the actual song from two very

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126:33

Spotlight: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

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2025/12/21

Bonus Episode #59 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle finally get a chance to sit down and talk about the game they both recently finished, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond!The guys have an in-depth discussion on the latest Nintendo exclusive for the Switch and Switch 2, covering all the bases from the gameplay, narrative, characters, lore, personal opinions, and of course, the soundtrack. A very fitting close for major game releases in 2025. Email the show at

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171:51

Best of 2025

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2025/12/17

Episode #402 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth look back on the insane but wonderful year that 2025 was for gaming and game music, while also reminiscing on the past 12 months of BGMania as well. Everything you'd likely expect to hear today will be featured, from Hollow Knight: Silksong to Hades II, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to Ghost of Yotei, DELTARUNE Chapters 3+4 to South of Midnight, and of course... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. What an absolutely

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35:53

BGMania B-Sides: Christmas Wonderland 3

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2025/12/14

BGMania B-Sides #38 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth steps into a softly glowing winter dream with Christmas Wonderland 3, a cozy hidden-object adventure that trades adrenaline for ambiance, inviting players to slow down and soak in the season’s magic.Rooted in warmth, nostalgia, and gentle holiday cheer, Christmas Wonderland 3’s soundtrack wraps familiar festive motifs in tender arrangements and calm, melodic phrasing. Twinkling melodies, soothing instrumentation,

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173:02

Composer Appreciation: Martin Galway

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2025/12/10

Episode #401 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth travel back to the formative years of home computer gaming to celebrate the groundbreaking work of Martin Galway, one of the true architects of early video game music. Best known for pushing the Commodore 64’s SID chip far beyond its perceived limits, Galway helped define the sound of an entire era with unforgettable compositions. Long before lush orchestras and expansive sound libraries, Galway was composing

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36:35

BGMania B-Sides: Kirby Air Riders

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2025/12/07

BGMania B-Sides #37 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives headfirst into the bright skies and high-speed thrill of Kirby Air Riders, Nintendo’s long-awaited return to the cult-favorite racing series, where momentum, mastery, and just a touch of chaos rule the day. Building on the legacy of Kirby Air Ride while confidently carving its own path, Kirby Air Riders blends accessible arcade racing with surprising depth and a distinct sense of joy. Its soundtrack leans

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