Shujin Academy VGM Club

Shujin Academy VGM Club

Hosted by Professor Tom, Shujin Academy VGM Club is a video game music podcast that primarily focuses on retro VGM with occasional forays into newer games. New episodes are released on Thursdays every time Professor Tom gets one finished, which is typically every 2 to 4 weeks.

Episodes

September 11, 2025 67 mins

We’re headed back to the fairway for more golf game greatness! Listen to this one and hear from professional golf legends like Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples, and Chi-Chi Rodríguez! Or at least some video games that they got paid to endorse.

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE whe...
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It’s the inaugural induction into the VGM Hall of Fame! Listen to hear the classic soundtracks that are getting honored!

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • The originator...
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It’s a stupendous smiley stack of happy songs, coming to make you feel good and take all your worries away!

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • Show sponsor the Shadaloo D...
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June 5, 2025 67 mins

We’re matching colors, bursting bubbles, and clearing blocks with this playlist of songs from all kinds of puzzle games!

There are several links and notes for this episode:

  • I started off my first music block with a song from the original arcade release of Blockout, and if you’re interested in playing it, you can play it on a web browser at https://blockout.nu/. (Note that it works fine with a compu...
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We’re back to the vibe zone with another episode full of cool, groovy hangout music. Make yourself a good drink and enjoy this one.

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • Tom...
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April 10, 2025 69 mins

Take to the gritty streets of the urban jungle to seek revenge in this episode full of tough street sounds. 

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • Drew Mackie, host of the S...
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It’s an exciting hour of competition and fabulous prizes as we check out four games with great soundtracks! Come on down!

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing excellently-themed cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
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February 27, 2025 66 mins

These are hopeful songs about a better tomorrow. 

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart. 
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Tomorrow comes today with this collection of futuristic tracks! Some of them are from games set in the future, and some just sound like the future. Listen for a taste of life in the dystopian world of 2025. 

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, an...
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Rando Calrissian had just docked at the megacasino on Humora Gamma, where he’d planned on relaxing with some drinks and winning a few jackpots at the rellack table. But when a mad scientist’s experimental new starship engine gets sabotaged, Rando’s thrust into a tangled grab bag of VGM tracks that may prove fatal!

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILEN...
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These are more songs that have come to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • BokiBokiPixelArt for the show log...
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December 12, 2024 44 mins

This the episode, now to hear the strange songs. New time for your listening with Professor Tom.

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • My lovely waifu and darling children f...
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November 28, 2024 67 mins

It’s time to take a break with another Chilly McFreeze episode full of calm, relaxing VGM.

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can ...
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It’s time to get back in the groove with another collection of funky jams!

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • Josh Grisham of Nerd Informants for help with the promo. You ...
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October 10, 2024 64 mins

Take a quest with these songs.

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart. 

If you want to reac...

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September 12, 2024 72 mins

Not quite three years ago, after listening to a lot of VGM podcasts, I decided to make my own game music podcast, with blackjack and hookers. For my fiftieth episode, I’m leaning into the “blackjack and hookers” theme by featuring a variety of songs about gambling!

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherev...
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August 8, 2024 58 mins

These are songs that transport you to a strange and unfamiliar realm, surrounded by ethereal beauty. 

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • LongTones, an experiment...
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July 25, 2024 53 mins

We’re heading back to the course for another episode all about golf game music!

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. 
  • LongTones, an experimental electronic jazz pro...
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June 26, 2024 51 mins

Once again, it’s time for Masters of VGM! This year, we’re honoring female, trans, and genderqueer composers working in VGM, and I’ve got a batch of six honorees and two honorable mentions for you. 

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check ou...
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May 16, 2024 50 mins

I kept writing down “smart” as an adjective for songs I wanted to play on the show, and I eventually got enough smart tracks that they became their own episode. Listen and watch your IQ go up!

Special thanks for this episode goes out to:

  • Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his ...
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