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 also presents BGMania B-Sides twice a month, which is a smaller focus on a particular game. We hope you’ll join us on this musical adventure. Trust us.. this is not your typical VGM-related podcast!
Episodes
Episode #397 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle have an in-depth spotlight on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the highly anticipated follow-up to Pokémon Legends: Arceus and the first major Pokémon title released for the Nintendo Switch 2.
We'll be diving deep into the world of Lumiose City to discuss gameplay, world design, new mechanics, story elements, and overall presentation. Of course, the duo sti...
BGMania B-Sides #35 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives into the stylish and cinematic world of 10,000 Bullets, the PlayStation 2 action game developed by Blue Moon Studio and directed by Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of Suikoden.
This overlooked game blends noir storytelling with intense, slow-motion gunplay, elevated by its exceptional soundtrack from legendary composers Yasunori Mitsuda and...
Episode #396 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth explore the often-overlooked art of tutorial music... those crucial first moments where composers must welcome players into new worlds while teaching fundamental mechanics without becoming distracting.
From emotional orchestral awakenings to high-energy training facilities, we examine how the best tutorial tracks strike that delicate balance b...
Episode #395 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of October 2025 with our biggest Halloween celebration to date in Radio Hour, Volume 80!
This spooky special is packed with terrifying tracks and bonus surprises lurking in the shadows. From cosmic horror and haunted mansions to crushing boss battles and chiptune nightmares, there's a little bit of everything in here. Happy Halloween!
...Bonus Episode #56 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle dive deep into Ghost of Yotei, Sucker Punch’s chilling follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima. Set amid the wilderness of Ezo, this cinematic action-adventure blends folklore, myth, and breathtaking visuals into one of the year’s most atmospheric experiences. The guys share their impressions of how the game feels to play right from the opening hours...
Episode #394 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth unwrap the bandaged mysteries of mummy-themed music from across gaming history. From tragic cursed souls seeking companionship to ancient guardians protecting their tombs, this episode explores how composers balance Middle Eastern instrumentation, horror atmospheres, and adventure energy to bring these undead creatures to musical life.
This sp...
BGMania B-Sides #34 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores the enchanting and mystical soundtrack of Mago, an indie adventure following a sorcerer's magical journey.
Perfect for our spooky October series, the atmospheric score captures the arcane and mysterious world of sorcery, featuring a captivating collection of tracks that blend folk-inspired melodies with otherworldly orchestration. Compos...
Episode #393 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth explore the creepy-crawly world of spiders and insects in video game music. From tragic cursed weavers to building-sized arachnid boss battles, discover how composers capture both our primal fear and fascination with arthropods through sound.
We're examining everything from mournful orchestral pieces to crushing rock guitars, exploring how mus...
Bonus Episode #55 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan re-enters the fog in Silent Hill f. After thirteen years of waiting, Silent Hill returns with a bold new entry that trades American decay for 1960s rural Japan. In this comprehensive review, we delve into Silent Hill f, exploring how developer NeoBards Entertainment and writer Ryukishi07 have reimagined the legendary horror franchise. From the fog-sh...
Episode #392 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth continue the spooky month with one of gaming's most iconic archetypes, Mad Scientists! From whimsical inventors tinkering with impossible contraptions to sinister masterminds conducting horrific experiments, video game music has captured the full spectrum of scientific obsession gone too far.
We'll journey through laboratories both benign and ...
BGMania B-Sides #33 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores the epic and evocative soundtrack of Hades II, the critically acclaimed roguelike from Supergiant Games. Perfect for a B-Sides in October!
The haunting score serves as the perfect backdrop for Melinoë's journey through the Underworld and beyond, featuring an incredible collection of tracks that blend orchestral grandeur with intimate voc...
Episode #391 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. October has arrived! Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth kick off the spooky month with one of horror's most unsettling rural themes - Scarecrows & Cornfields! Silent sentinels watching over abandoned farms, endless corn mazes where danger lurks just out of sight, and the primal fear of isolation in wide open spaces create the perfect atmosphere for Halloween terror.
Bonus Episode #54 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. The storm is far from over. Kaelen and Torren's desperate flight from the massive Cindercloak airship leads them deeper into the treacherous Stormweave Isles, where floating islands spin in perpetual tempest and the very air crackles with corrupted magic. As they seek refuge among storm-wracked ruins and forgotten shrines, uncomfortable questions begin to surface about allie...
Episode #390 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of September 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 79!
We dive into hidden gems from obscure 90s titles, showcase massive new releases that are defining 2025's gaming landscape, and celebrate the incredible diversity of listener submissions that keep this show thriving. Whether you're here for atmospheric detective myst...
BGMania B-Sides #32 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores the atmospheric and driving soundtrack of Earthion, the intense side-scrolling space shooter featuring the legendary compositional work of Yuzo Koshiro.
Known for his groundbreaking work on classics like Streets of Rage and Actraiser, Koshiro brings his signature electronic mastery to this recentl...
Episode #389 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth ascend through the haunting kingdom of Pharloom with a complete spotlight on Hollow Knight: Silksong! This episode celebrates Team Cherry's follow-up to Hollow Knight and Christopher Larkin's masterful 53-track symphony that finally arrived after years of anticipation, showcasing how his compositions perfectly capture Hornet's perilous climb f...
Bonus Episode #53 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan trudges forward in Lost Soul Aside, Yang Bing's solo passion project that started development in 2014 before evolving into a full Sony-backed production through the China Hero Project.
Our comprehensive review covers everything from the soundtrack to the frustrating audio mixing issues, the impressive visual art direction hampered by technical proble...
Episode #388 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth celebrate the golden beauty of Autumn Environments! This episode showcases how game composers capture that distinctive autumn atmosphere - the crisp air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and that bittersweet feeling of seasonal transition that makes fall such a beloved time of year in interactive entertainment.
Whether it's the comfort of commu...
BGMania B-Sides #31 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores the enchanting orchestral soundtrack of Adventures of Mana, the beloved action-RPG remake from Square Enix.
The sweeping soundtrack serves as the perfect companion for the Mana Tree's magical world, featuring an incredible collection of tracks with lush string arrangements and mystical melodic themes. Reimagined by composer Kenji Ito alo...
Episode #387 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth dive deep into the innovative musical world of Lena Raine, one of gaming's most emotionally resonant and versatile composers. From her breakthrough work on the indie platformer Celeste to her contributions to major franchises like Minecraft and Guild Wars 2, Raine has consistently crafted soundscapes that blend electronic innovation with organ...
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