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XVGM Radio

XVGM Radio is a VGM podcast, done in the style of a radio show. It was established in 2018 with one simple mission in mind: to bring an awesome & ecclectic mix of Video Game Music to your ears! Each episode will bring you new music, new topics, and hopefully show you something you may not have heard, or might not have thought to listen to otherwise. With co-hosts Mike Levy and Justin Schneider, you’ll hear from game music composers, fellow VGM lovers and podcasters as well as musicians within the

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1:42:13

Episode 127 – Spookyfest 2025!

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2025/10/29

It’s BAAAAACCCCCKKK! Yes, it’s that time of the year again. SPOOKYFEST has returned for its 7th year and we’re pulling out all the tricks AND treats to celebrate the Halloween season! Fresh off the backs of the Spookyfest VIP Pass (If you didn’t get it, check it out on our Patreon!) We’re playing 11 killer … Read more "Episode 127 – Spookyfest 2025!"

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Episode 126 – Human Entertainment: The Musical History

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2025/10/08

Today on XVGM Radio, we’re taking a look (and listen) to the audio history of Human Entertainment. Formed via a merger between Try Co. Ltd. and Communicate Inc in 1987, Human Entertainment was initially called Sonata, mostly handling ports from larger developers such as Konami and Bandai. After two years of this, 1989 saw the … Read more "Episode 126 – Human Entertainment: The Musical History"

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Episode 125 – Cue Ball Sports VGM

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2025/09/10

Pool, Billiards, Snooker, Carom…whatever you call them, video games have a long history involving the most laid back of all sports, Cue Ball Based Sports. But what about their music? Today on XVGM Radio, Mike and Justin highlight some wild ranges of VGM in cue ball videogames. From discussions on eating crackers in hell,a shout … Read more "Episode 125 – Cue Ball Sports VGM"

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1:32:54

Episode 124 – Mega Man Battle & Chase Soundtrack...

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2025/08/06

What’s faster than the speed of light? Mega Man Battle & Chase’s North American release date, that’s what! Released in 1997 in Japan and 1998 in Europe, this game completely missed it’s planned North American release despite ads and previews running for it in magazines. Initially forgotten as “just another kart racer copycat,” true fans … Read more "Episode 124 – Mega Man Battle & Chase Soundtrack Spotlight"

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Episode 122 – Lethal Enforcers I & II (Same Song,...

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2025/05/28

Marred in 90s era video game controversy, Konami’s Lethal Enforcers series, along with Mortal Kombat, Night Trap, and several other games, had ironic targets on their backs for their innovative, realistic (at the time) graphics involving firing a fake plastic gun at the screen, killing human targets. Years later, the series is best known for … Read more "Episode 122 – Lethal Enforcers I & II (Same Song, Different System)"

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Episode 116 – Spookyfest 2024!

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2024/10/31

Greetings boils, ghouls and everyBOOdy in between! Welcome to another SPOOOOOOOOKYFEST 2024! Each year, Mike and Justin get together for an “outdoor festival” that everyone can go to and enjoy some spooky halloween tunes! From horror movie based IPs with insanely creepy swamp tracks to bad William Shatner impressions, this episode is chock full of … Read more "Episode 116 – Spookyfest 2024!"

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Episode 113 – Robots GBA/DS Spotlight with Composer...

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2024/07/10

There’s two things that don’t get the recognition they deserve when it comes to video games: Game Boy Advance soundtracks and licensed games. Today on XVGM Radio, Mike and Justin build up a musical tale to combat this inaccurate statement with a GBA soundtrack from a licensed game that rocks! Robots, based on the CGI … Read more "Episode 113 – Robots GBA/DS Spotlight with Composer Ian Stocker"

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Episode 112 – High Score Jamz

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2024/05/15

High score rankings have been a thing since the 70s in video games. But the music layered behind them didn’t really pick up until the 80s. Justin and Mike examine these tunes to explore the eastern vs western comparisons. Eastern composers tend to create much shorter high score music than western composers and the guys … Read more "Episode 112 – High Score Jamz"

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Episode 111 – Modern Retro Game Music

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2024/04/17

Many of today’s indie and AA developers know their retro. That’s why there’s an abundance of amazing games available for modern platforms which channel the games of our pasts. Thankfully, game composers of the current era haven’t forgotten the roots of VGM either, as the amount of modern games which rely on catchy melodies, punchy … Read more "Episode 111 – Modern Retro Game Music"

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Episode 110 – Musical Therapy: An Interview w/...

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2024/02/14

Music touches all aspects of the soul. It’s a large part of what makes us human. In tough times or happy moments and everything in between, music can be therapy in many ways and video game music is no different. On today’s episode, we sit down for a chat with Norihiko Hibino and listen to … Read more "Episode 110 – Musical Therapy: An Interview w/ Norihiko Hibino"

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Episode 109 – Emotional Damage VGM w/ Niko Tengoku

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2024/01/17

It’s that time of year again! It’s January in a new year and as always with XVGM Radio, we bring in the big guns: NikoTengoku! Our old pal and honorary third co-host Niko joins us once again to ring in 2024 with a somber note: Emotional VGM. Whether the moments in the games touched our … Read more "Episode 109 – Emotional Damage VGM w/ Niko Tengoku"

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Episode 108 – The NEC PC-FX

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2023/12/20

In 1994, video game system manufacturers were just starting to shift into the realm of 3D-based video game consoles thanks to the fifth generation. But one company decided to continue building upon the legacy of 2D in the mid-90s with their final console release: NEC. The PC-FX was host to 62 games which utilized 2D … Read more "Episode 108 – The NEC PC-FX"

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Episode 107 – Infernax w/ composer Jason Letourneau

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2023/11/22

Though Halloween season is over, we’re still playing with gore! XVGM Radio sits down with VGM composer Jason Létourneau to discuss his music in the 8-bit modern retro classic, Infernax. Hear us grill Jason to learn about his process and how some of our favorite modern VGM composers helped him early in his game composing … Read more "Episode 107 – Infernax w/ composer Jason Letourneau"

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Episode 106 – Spookyfest 2023

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2023/10/25

They’reeeee bacccckkkkkk! The XVGM Radio boys are back for another haunting year of SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOKY songs to celebrate the holiday season! Join Mike and Justin on their 5th annual Spookyfest, complete with crowds cheering them on, buying Poltergust 4000 vacuums and gettin’ their sour pukes on! Two special Patrons make requests, the guys try their best … Read more "Episode 106 – Spookyfest 2023"

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Episode 105 – The Musical History of Natsume Part 3

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2023/09/20

Continued from Episodes 99 and 102, Mike and Justin close out the musical history of the developer, Natsume Co. Ltd. After the split between Natsume Co. Ltd. and Natsume Inc, Natsume Co. Ltd. would continue to work on developing games, mostly on the Super NES and eventually handhelds like the Game Boy Color. Here is … Read more "Episode 105 – The Musical History of Natsume Part 3"

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Episode 104 – Shantae Tunes

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2023/08/16

Wayforward’s Shantae on the Game Boy Color was the swansong release on the handheld and the beginning of a franchise in the making. Now, Shantae has not only blossomed into a 5 (soon to be 6) game series, but can be widely considered Queen of the indie game scene. One particular stand out in this … Read more "Episode 104 – Shantae Tunes"

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Episode 103 – Video Pinball VGM

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2023/07/19

PING! BLAM! DING-DING-DING-DING! CH-CHUNK! Pinball certainly has some exciting sounds. Video pinball brings the experience of pinball home to consoles, PCs or on the go. But what rarely gets discussed by video pinball aficionados is how great the music is in these games. Today, we’re getting our flippers ready to beam 11 exciting tracks up … Read more "Episode 103 – Video Pinball VGM"

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Episode 102 – The Musical History of Natsume Part 2:...

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2023/06/21

Continued from Episode 99, Mike and Justin hit the dusty trail of Natsume’s musical history for a second time to uncover the North American-based publishing (and sometimes development) side of the company. Splitting from Natsume Co. Ltd. in 1995, Natsume Inc. began publishing a wide variety of games mostly in North America. From tales of … Read more "Episode 102 – The Musical History of Natsume Part 2: Natsume Inc."

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Episode 101 – Elevator Action Returns

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2023/05/24

Step into the world of Elevator Action Returns: A place full of guns, explosions and most importantly…elevators! Justin and Mike climb back into the world of Taito’s in house band, Zuntata; more specifically Yasuhisa Watanabe’s stellar soundtrack for this exciting sequel to the original arcade classic, Elevator Action. From funk elements to jazz and light … Read more "Episode 101 – Elevator Action Returns"

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Episode 100 – Request Hotline

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2023/04/19

WE DID IT! 100 EPISODES OF XVGM RADIO! We’re still thrilled to be able to bring you engaging topics and themes, a wide variety of VGM related guests and of course, fun wacky times with a dash of game music knowledge. Thanks so much for listening to our little show! In celebration, we decided to … Read more "Episode 100 – Request Hotline"

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