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Family By DesignFeminism Exposed || With Kent And Liz WardIn this weeks episode of Family By Design Kent and Liz talk about the lie that feminism has brought into our society.2025-05-0327 minFamily By DesignDo You Have Quality Connection? - With The Family || With Kent And LizIn this weeks Family By Design Kent and Liz finish their series on "Quality Connection" in talking about having quality connection with your family.2025-04-2027 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #123: Knight of the Round Refracts!Justin Taylor and Adam Payne of Final Fantasy metal band Knight of the Round are on the Meltdown to talk about their upcoming album Refractions, dropping on April 25th. Pre-order Refractions: knightoftheround.bandcamp.com/album/refractions Knight of the Round at Warriors of Light II: youtu.be/uJXNToRJws4 Kent and KOTR also discuss the evolution of the Final Fantasy games, Ergheiz, Power Stone, and their upcoming shows in Atlanta, Chicago, and Nashville. Follow Knight of the Round at knightoftheround.com. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. You can support also our p...2025-04-101h 07Family By DesignDo You Have Quality Connection? - In Finances || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz continue in their series on quality connection.2025-04-0425 minFamily By DesignDo You Have Quality In Connection? - In The Bedroom || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz talk about how to have quality connection in the bedroom.2025-03-2327 min
Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent SterlingIndianapolis Colts - Ryan Kelly gone; Charvarius Ward signs w/ Colts! IU Basketball to reverse curseRyan Kelly signs with Vikings! Ryan Grigson’s last piece gone!Charvarius Ward has been a really good CB, and he’s signing with the Colts!Laurent Tunsil gone from Texans - going to Commanders!Big 10 Tourney has been a trail of tears for Indiana! Time to reverse the curse!https://mybookie.website/joinwithKENTPromocode: KENTBuying or selling a home in Indy - text "value" to Sean Hartwick - (317) 373-3724. InstaGram - https://www.instagram.com/the317agent/2025-03-1119 minFamily By DesignDo You Have Quality Connection? - In Communication || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz start a Brand new series called Quality Communication.2025-03-0725 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #122: TEN Years of Bonus Stage with Josh PendleburyThis year, Bonus Stage is turning TEN and we have founder Josh Pendlebury on to talk all about it! We also talk about Bonus Stage's transition from virtual to live events, Bonus Stage Ultimate in Vancouver this November, the upcoming VGMCon, the new generation of VGM acts, and touring with video game composer Danny Baranowsky and working on Crypt/Rift of the NecroDancer. You can follow Bonus Stage at bonusstage.ca and twitch.tv/bonusstagevan. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. You can support also our podcast at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive.2025-03-0757 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #121: Super MAGFest 2025 RecapSuper MAGFest brought us a lot of great music and games, and created some incredible memories we won't forget. To reflect on the weekend, Mr. Ongaku has brought on Ro Panuganti, Alyssa Kalugdan, and Klinkit from Zeldathon to share their favorite moments of the epic MAG weekend. But that's not all! Ongaku Overdrive and Zeldathon are teaming up with the VGM community on Sunday, February 16th to raise money for LA Wildfire Relief with Fairy Fountain: Hearts for LA. Find out more at ongakuoverdrive.com/fairyfountain. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. You c...2025-02-101h 30
Nerd Music MeltdownNerd Music Meltdown: Beginning of the EndIt's been a while since the last episode of the Nerd Music Meltdown podcast. A lot has happened in the life of Mr. Ongaku himself, and Kent Ward explains it all. Lots of talk about Kent's return to game development, Super MAGFest this week, and what to expect from both Ongaku Overdrive and the Nerd Music Meltdown in 2025. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. You can support also our podcast at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive. "The Meltdown" theme by RoboRob2025-01-2224 min
GameGrooves UncoveredEP 21 - Kent Ward sets Ongaku to Overdrive
Ro speaks with Kent Ward of Ongaku Overdrive about the upcoming Ongaku Overdrive 20XX Live Event, running Virtual Shows during the Pandemic, and what it's like to coordinate and run video game and nerdcore/anime concerts in the hot seat!Participants: Ro Panuganti, Kent WardPlugs:
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Dad Up PodcastEp. 272 - Don’t Bench Yourself | Kent Evans and Bryan Ward🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast.🟫 Don’t Bench Yourself | Kent Evans and Bryan Ward👉 Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps fathers become disciple-makers and mentors build the next generation of godly men.👉 Manhood Journey is a provider of resources to intentional fathers who want to give their sons a Biblical foundation.👉 Kent has personally experienced how the guidance of godly men can change the course of a life.2025-01-0644 minFamily By DesignDon't Let Your Kids Become Educated Idiots || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about teaching your kids vital things for their life.2024-12-2926 minFamily By DesignStay Engaged || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz have a special guest and discuss how important it is to stay engaged in the season and moment that you are in.2024-12-1329 minFamily By DesignFlash Back Episode “Developing Community” || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about developing a good community for yourself and for your family and about how important this is for your growth.2024-11-3026 minFamily By DesignDon't Keep Quiet About Politics || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz discuss a edgy topic.2024-11-0231 minFamily By DesignStop Being Transactional || With Kent And Liz WardThis week on Family By Design Kent and Liz talk about not being transactional in your communication in your marriage.2024-10-1117 minFamily By DesignCaught Not Taught || With Kent And Liz WardThis week on Family By Design Kent and Liz discuss how what you do can actually have more impact than what you say.2024-09-2720 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guests Van and Regina Smith || With Kent And LizThis week Kent and Liz talk with Van and Regina Smith. You don't want to miss this episode of Family By design.2024-09-1327 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guests Javan And Dora Smith || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk with Javan and Dora about why their marriage is so successful and how you can have a successful marriage to.2024-08-3025 minFamily By DesignWho Cares If Your Kids Don't Like You || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about the balance between being friends with your kids and being their parents.2024-08-1617 minFamily By DesignGod's View Through You || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about how you are supposed to show God's view on things though yourself to them.2024-08-0220 minFamily By DesignFlashback Episode "Why God Created Family" || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz discuss "Why God Created Family" and why there is power when you walk in unity as a family.2024-07-1924 minFamily By DesignBecoming A Great Parent || With Kent And Liz WardOn this weeks episode of Family By Design join Kent and Liz in a essential conversation about how you can become the parent that God intended you to be.2024-07-0625 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guest Sarah Johnson || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Sarah Interviews Kent and Liz on several different questions. You won't want to miss this week's episode of Family By Design.2024-06-2127 minFamily By DesignThe Difference Between Bashing And Getting Counsel || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about if you need counsel for your marriage how to go about it in the right and honoring way.2024-06-0716 minFamily By DesignHow To Have A Successful Marriage || With Kent And LizIn this message Kent and Liz talk about the things that make a marriage successful.2024-05-2416 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guests Ashley And Carlie Terradez || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk with Ashley and Carlie.2024-05-1022 minFamily By DesignRapid Fire 2 || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent asks Liz several questions about several different topics. You will be strengthened and encouraged in your walk with your family and with the Lord in this short but powerful episode of Family By Design.2024-04-2613 minFamily By DesignTeens and Phones || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about when the right time to let your kids have a phone of their own.2024-04-1217 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #120: Resorting to VGM Con with Theology and Vaughn RowlesWe're all taking off for the Sunshine Resort at VGM Con! Taking place April 19th-22nd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, VGM Con celebrate video games and music with live performance, panels, and more! We have Vaughn Rowles of VGM Con and The Bards Quartet along with Theology to talk about the VGM Con experience, what performers and events to look out for, and more. They will even be streaming the Warp Stage schedule on twitch.tv/vgmcon. Find out more about VGM Con at vgmcon.org. Follow Theology at linktr.ee/theologymusic. Fallow Vaughn's band, The...2024-04-1156 minFamily By DesignYour Truth, My Truth, The Truth || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about the fact that the truth is Jesus and that he came and died for us and when you have encounters in the presence of God that is the only truth that matters.2024-03-3018 minFamily By DesignWhat To Do If Your Kids Don't Want To Come To Church || With Kent And liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about what to do if your kid's don't want to come to church and that always the most important thing is to stay in a place of communication with them.2024-03-1519 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #119: Mason Lieberman's Tournament ArcWe have video game and animation composer, musician, and audio producer Mason Lieberman on Nerd Music Meltdown! His credits include PUBG Mobile, One Piece, Made in Abyss, Soundfall, Apex Legends Mobile, RWBY, and more. We talk about his start through Rooster Teeth and their shutdown, how VGM musicians can break into the game industry, GDC, how he manages his crazy schedule, and his video game band Tournament Arc. They just released their self-titled debut album and performed at Super MAGFest. You can follow Mason Lieberman at masonlieberman.com and twitter.com/MasonLieberman. Check out Tournament A...2024-03-141h 02Family By DesignTeaching Your Kids History || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz talk about the importance of teaching your kids history so that history doesn't repeat itself.2024-03-0119 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #118: SXSW and Nerdcore Dayz with NOIR GRIME and DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N.SXSW is coming up in Austin, Texas this March and nerdcore will be repped very hard during the festivities with the official SXSW Nerdcore Showcase on March 16th, as well as the Nerdcore Dayz festival March 13th to 15th. We have Shubzilla, Bill Beats, and DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N. to break it all down and why these events are significant in our community. Some folks like Billy Mitchell also get dragged and we discuss why rapping over vocals is BAD. Follow Shubzilla at linktr.ee/shubzilla. Follow Bill Beats at linktr...2024-02-281h 10Family By DesignMoral Absolutes || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and liz talk about having moral absolutes in this day and age where it seems like there are no morals or values left in the world.2024-02-0226 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #117: MAGFest Prime Recap with Stemage, Katy Scary, and Jimmy from Abandon QuestSuper MAGFest Prime was 4+ days straight of video games, music, partying, and friends. Kent actually worked for the event and has MAGFest performers Stemage (Metroid Metal), Katy Scary (Klaymore), and Jimmy Granger (Abandon Quest) on to talk about the weekend, favorite moments, getting dance pads and a Mother Brain robot on stage, and more. We also talk about what we want to see at MAGFest next year and what's good for 2024! Follow Stemage at stemagemusic.com and his band Metroid Metal at metroidmetal.bandcamp.com. Follow Katy Scary at linktr.ee/katyscary and her band...2024-02-021h 23Family By DesignRapid Fire || With Kent And Liz WardThis week Kent and Liz start a new segment where they talk about several different topics. You don't want to miss Rapid Fire.2024-01-1924 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #116: Super MAGFest 2024 preview with 88bit and Dom PalombiHappy 2024! We are kicking off the year strong. Super MAGFest 2024 is NEXT WEEK. There are a lot of new acts performing on main stage for the first time, including 88bit and Dom Palombi. We have both on to talk about their road to MAGFest, what they have planned for the weekend, how they have kept success on Twitch, Dom Palombi's upcoming album, and everyone's plans for 2024. Follow 88bit at linkpop.com/88bit and twitch.tv/robkovacs. Follow Dom Palombi at bio.link/dompalombimusic and twitch.tv/DomPalombiMusic. You can learn more about MAGFest at magfest...2024-01-111h 03
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #115: GameGrooves Strikes BackLast episode of the year! GameGrooves has been cookin' in 2023 and have even more to look forward to in 2024. We have the found of GameGrooves, Allen Brasch, on to talk about how GameGrooves operates these days and the challeneges of running a video game music netlabel. Also, what are we doing at Super MAGFest 2024? Find out all that and more! You can follow Game Grooves at gamegrooves.com and gamegrooves.bandcamp.com. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. You can support also our podcast at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive. Get tickets to Mega Ran...2023-12-291h 15
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #114: Mahn and Carrie Escape Hell with Premium VintageMahn and Carrie Wood have formed a new symphonic metal band with Masikus called Premium Vintage. (That's a Hades reference.) They just released their debut album, The Symphony of Hades. And we talk all about that, favorite parts of Hades, the upcoming sequel, possible future projects, Sega Saturn, and the upcoming Super MAGFest. Follow Mahn at https://linktr.ee/mahnplaysmusic. Follow Carrie Wood at https://twitter.com/supitscarrie. You can check out Symphony of Hades at https://songwhip.com/premiumvintage/the-symphony-of-hades. Get tickets to Mega Ran's "Black Materia Live" at Conduit on January 25th at...2023-12-1444 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #112: Lacey Johnson Gets SpookyThe Keytar Kween Lacey Johnson just played at TwitchCon and now she is back in Orlando this weekend for the OngakuVania II. We talk about that, favorite spooky games, fighting games, playing all over the place, and managing an intense schedule of releasing music, YouTube videos, performing, and even teaching music! How does she do it? OngakuVania II Halloween Party is October 29th at Conduit in Winter Park, FL. Get tickets at ongakuoverdrive.com. Check out Lacey Johnson at youtube.com/laceyjohnsonmusic and laceyjohnsonmusic.bandcamp.com. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/gr...2023-10-2649 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #111: Ro Panuganti is Sitar CrazyBack on the show is VGM prog rocker Big Ro Panuganti! His new album "SitarCraft" drops October 20th and will have a heavy amount of Indian music influence. We discuss the album, Indian culture and music in video games, being married to another video game musician, Legend of Zelda, playing more live shows this year, and more. You can preorder SitarCraft at ropanuganti.bandcamp.com/album/sitarcraft Get tickets to OngakuVania II in Orlando on October 29t at ongakuoverdrive.com/ongakuvania Check out Ro Panuganti at ropanu.com. and youtube.com/ropanuganti. Follow K...2023-10-121h 06
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #110: The Limit BreakersRepresenting DUUUVAL with pride are Florida fusion rock video game band The Limit Breakers. We have Jisun, Dani, and Lukas on to talk about what the band has been cooking this year. This includes a super successful Twitch fundraiser that got them to VGM CON, how they maintain a band their size, and their upcoming shows in Jacksonville and Orlando. We even talk about the Jax nerd scene! Follow The Limit Breakers at https://linktr.ee/thelimitbreakers. See them perform soon! 10/4 in Jacksonville, FL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-limit-breakers-halloween-vgm-show-with-awesomus-prime-and-limo-scene-tickets-696114867307?aff=oddtdtcreator 10/29 in...2023-09-2847 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #109: Documenting Marc with a C with Jo CanterburyThere is a Marc with a C documentary coming! Half Serious, Half Kidding: The Digital Footprint of an Obscure Rockstar chronicles 20+ years of Marc with a C's career as well as Orlando music history. Kent talks to director Jo Canterbury about how the documentary came together, how he got to know Marc and his music, and the process of telling Marc's story without filming a single thing. Half Serious, Half Kidding will be playing at the Orlando Film Festival this fall. Find out more about the documentary at halfserioushalfkidding.com. You can follow Jo Canterbury at twitter...2023-09-211h 02
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #108: Bi Scorin' with Ian and CarrieWe're back from another hiatus and settled into a new studio! Kent gets everyone caught up and brings on the newest, funky video game duo of Ian Cowell and Carrie Wood, otherwise known as Bi Score, to chat about making music for people to score to from TWO different coasts. And being bisexual while doing it! Their first album, The Hot Light, just dropped and they got more music and shows coming, including this Sunday's Virtua Ongaku 17, LIVE on twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive. Follow Bi Score: https://linktr.ee/biscore Follow Ian Cowell: https://linktr.ee/neoncowell2023-08-2452 minFamily By DesignSpecial Guest Kingston WardThis week Kent interviews Kingston about the things that Kent and Liz have done to help him be ready for his next faze in life.2023-06-0219 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #107: EyeQ x Substantial are Friends & FamEyeQ and Substantial are in the final week of their Friends and Fam Tour, which goes through MomoCon this weekend and concludes in Orlando on Memorial Day! We talk about the current state of live shows, fun moments of the tour, free comic book day hauls, fan conventions finally embracing black culture, and both EyeQ and Substantial's upcoming albums! Friends & Fam Tour tickets: https://www.songkick.com/artists/497738-substantial Follow EyeQ at eyeqmusic.com and Substantial at iamsubstantial.com. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. Support Nerd Music Meltdown at patreon.com...2023-05-2249 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #106: Mustin's Mixtape and VGM CON ReflectionsBack on the show is Mustin of The OneUps. He and Kent reflect on being at VGM CON in Minneapolis and what a time it was! PLUS, Mustin has a new album that he worked on with his 17-year old son called Mario Mixtape. We break that down, give thoughts on The Super Mario Bros Movie, discuss the new generation of VGM and THE FUTURE! Ongaku Overdrive's 10th Anniversary Show takes place on April 29th in Orlando, FL. Get your tickets at ongakuoverdrive.com! You can follow Mustin at mustin.net and bit.l...2023-04-2552 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #105: Theology and goin' to VGM CON!This weekend is VGM CON in Minneapolis and we have featured performer Theology on to talk about the event, the recent Midwest Gaming Classic, applying his club DJ background to VGM, Secret of Mana, and more! His new album, Theology of Mana drops this Friday on all platforms. You can follow Theology at linktr.ee/theologymusic and youtube.com/theologyofficial. You can find out more about VGM CON at vgmcon.org. Get your tickets to Ongaku Overdrive's 10th Anniversary Show at ongakuoverdrive.com. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. Support Nerd Music Meltdown at pa...2023-04-1250 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #104: String Player Gamer and Tiggs are Scarlet & VioletString Player Gamer and Tiggs are back on the show, offcially teaming up as Scarlet & Violet! We talk about how they got together, performing at MAGFest, the current state of performing on Twitch, Pokémon, World of Warcraft, Zelda, and their Orlando debut at Ongaku Overdrive's 10th Anniversary Show on April 29th! (Tickets at ongaku10th.eventbrite.com) You can follow Scarlet & Violet at twitter.com/scarvioletVGM. String Player Gamer can be followed at youtube.com/TheStringPlayerGamer and Tiggs can be followed at youtube.com/@TiggsVoice. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. Support Nerd Music Mel...2023-03-2940 min
Skills AI Can't StealShow Your Thought Process, because AI Can't - with Kent Ward (creative director)The tech industry is hurting, or at least a lot of people are getting laid off these days. Which means you may be dusting off your portfolio and scanning Linkedin for a job right now. On top of that we have the latest AI news to deal with... Everyone take a deep breath and have a listen.In this episode we talk with Creative Director, Kent Ward, about the importance of showing your thought process - both in your portfolio and on the job. AI doesn't have a thought process, but you do - and that makes...2023-03-2321 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #103: Talkin' WASD and Dwelling of Duels with Austin Green!It's a loaded episode with Austin Green, who is the founder of PC-gaming tribute band WASD as well as the site admin for video game remix competion community Dwelling of Duels. Kent and Austin talk about those things, WASD's latest album Escape, performing at MAGFest last month, Steel Samurai, VGM CON, and more! Find out more about WASD at wasdband.com. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. Support Nerd Music Meltdown at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive. "The Meltdown" theme by RoboRob2023-02-2146 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #102: Speedrunning VGM with Bit BrigadeBit Brigade speedruns NES games with a full rock band playing the game's soundtrack for incredible live concerts, and we have bassist Luke Fields on to talk about how Bit Brigade came to be and their process of putting their shows together. We also debate future potential games that work in their standards of live video game concerts and breakdown their upcoming tour that starts this week! Find out more about Bit Brigade at bitbrigade.net. Follow host Kent Ward at linktr.ee/greatkentward. Support Nerd Music Meltdown at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive. "The...2023-01-2342 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #101: Super MAGFest 2023 MemoriesMAGFest is the biggest event in our community and there was a whole lot to talk about this year. Kent gets Lauren the Flute, Allen of GameGrooves, and Jisun of The Limit Breakers to talk about the epic weekend, including favorite moments and performances, the evolution of MAGFest, and what we want to see happen next year. Follow host Kent Ward at https://linktr.ee/greatkentward. Support Nerd Music Meltdown at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive. "The Meltdown" theme by RoboRob2023-01-131h 34
Nerd Music MeltdownUpdate: WTF is going on with Nerd Music Meltdown?It's been way too long since our last episode of Nerd Music Meltdown? What the hell happened? Kent gives an update on the podcast, and talks about OngakuVania, joining the MAGFest staff, and Give Kids the World. Follow Kent Ward at https://linktr.ee/greatKentWard Music: "Wood Man (Metal Cover)" by Lame Genie2022-11-0316 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #96: Richie and Ran and The Generation of MiraclesTwo of our favorite homies are back on tour and also on the show. It's Ran and Richie and they talk to Kent about the upcoming Generation of Miracles Tour that goes from Seattle to MomoCon in Atlanta this month. We also talk pandemic stories, new music, Sammus, Rustage, PAX East, Super Bitfest, the rise on anime rap on YouTube, and more! Plus, Kent is going to talk about the latest controvery in nerdcore.. Oh boy... Follow Richie Branson: https://linktr.ee/richiebranson Follow Mega Ran: https://linktr.ee/megaran ...2022-05-1357 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #95: Allison MartinAs we march toward episode 100 of Nerd Music Meltdown, we have a new face in our community who making some great progress. She is Allison Martin, a trombonist who creates brassy renditions of video game music. Kent met Allison briefly at MAGFest, so we talk about that, being a part of the "Line Them Up" project, living in Japan, favorite game soundtracks and composers, the importance of collabs in the community, and her upcoming album See The World. Kent also gives some life and event updates in the open. You can also support Nerd Music Meltdown at p...2022-05-0448 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM Bonus: Looking back on ONGAKU 20XX and Virtua Ongaku XIIIIt's been a while since there was an episode of Nerd Music Meltdown. March was just too crazy for a lot of reasons, including ONGAKU 20XX in Orlando and Virtua Ongaku XIII on Twitch. Kent goes solo and reflects on what was a crazy month and how everything went down. If you want to hear how things go from an event runner's perspective, this is the show for you! With things calmed down, we'll work on getting podcasts with guests out regularly. But if you want to hear about what goes into concerts in our community, this...2022-04-0235 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #90: MAGFest 2022 Event Recap!Happy New Year! Kent started things off strong with a trip to Super MAGFest. What was this year's event like? Kent brought on MAG performers Tiggs and Dom Palombi (of Game Night) to talk about the whole weekend and favorite moments. Follow Tiggs: vrmaxfield.com Follow Dom Palombi: www.dompalombimusic.com See Virtua Ongaku 12 on January 29th on twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive. You can also support Nerd Music Meltdown at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive. "The Meltdown" theme by RoboRob2022-01-1848 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #82: It's Mark CooperMark Cooper has been making waves from MAGWest to Blerdcon, and on multiple Twitch concerts in-between. He keeps getting better with each show, and his nerdy nostalgia raps are growing a bigger audience. Kent talks will Mark all about that, pro wrestling, Power Rangers, making music as therapy, the fear of success and failure, representation in nerdom, and his next two albums and what to expect from them. Get more of Mark Cooper at itsmarkcooper.com and reign.bandcamp.com. You can also support Nerd Music Meltdown at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive. "The Meltdown" t...2021-08-2741 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #76: Tiggs and the Return to Live ShowsIt's a fully vaxxed edition of the Nerd Music Meltdown! The turning point we have been waiting so long for appears to be finally upon us! Kent talks about going out among the people with Mega Ran and raising over $2K for the Asian Pacific Fund with Virtua Ongaku 9. After that, he interviews video game vocalist and audio engineer Tiggs. We discuss the return to live shows as Tiggs will be performing live in NYC with ConSoul on July 2nd, We also talk about Tiggs breaking into the game industry on the audio side, her video game s...2021-06-0144 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #74: VGM CON and the Game Music Remix AwardsTWO interviews on this edition of Nerd Music Meltdown. VGM CONline is this weekend (April 22nd to 25th) on their Twitch. It will feature a bunch of music, panels, gaming, speedruns, and even an awards show! In part 1, we have VGM CON operations director Vaughn Rowles (@vaughnyboy8) to talk about the event and how VGM CON came to be in 2018, how things went last year right before the pandemic, and gaming culture in Minneapolis. In part 2, Kent runs down the Game Music Remix Awards with showrunner Jeff Penny. (@JeffPennyMusic) This awards show will feature musical...2021-04-201h 04
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #71: Doug Perry (DrumUltimA) and vgmtogetherThis weekend is vgmtogether, a notable VGM virtual convention featuring live music, panels, and community gaming. Kent has vgmtogether event co-director Doug Perry, known in the community as DumUltimA, on to talk about the event and how it came together. We also talk about OverClocked Remix, MAGFest, video game musicians in high school band, favorite game soundtracks, Marimba vs Merengue, and more! vgmtogether is March 12th to 14th on Twitch and you can find out more at vgmtogether.com. Check out more of Doug Perry at dougperrymusic.com. Want to get future episodes of...2021-03-091h 02
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #70: Master Sword and Zelda's 35th AnniversaryToday is the 35th anniversary of the original Legend of Zelda. The series is a favorite to many and Kent shares memories with the founder of Zelda metal band Master Sword, Matt Farkas. We talk about our favorite Zelda games, what the series means to us, what inspired Matt to start a Legend of Zelda metal band, the struggles to get it going, the turning point when singer when Lily Taylor joined, happy hour on their Patreon, and what to expect from Master Sword in the future. Kent also shares his thoughts on the recent Nintendo Direct.2021-02-2154 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #64: Alyssa Kalugdan of Ongaku Overdrive and RoyaltyAlyssa Kalugdan is a major part in the operation of Ongaku Overdrive events, whether they be live or virtual. She also performed in Orlando nerdy a capella group Geekapella and is now part of a brand-new group called Royalty! Kent and Alyssa talk about what Ongaku Overdrive's 2020 was supposed to be and what it ended up being, how the whole VGM/nerdcore community adapted to the situation, how the past Virtua Ongaku events have gone and who has stood out, the Pulse tribute show, Alyssa's time and Geekapella and why she left, and what to expect from...2020-11-1745 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #59: 88bitCleveland -based pianist and video game composer 88bit has been one of the more prominent acts in the era on virtual concerts. On this episode we talk classic games and their soundtracks, composers like David Wise, Tim Follin, and Nobuo Uematsu, piano technique and practice, the Cleveland gaming scene, the importance of virtual concerts for musicians, his part in the Forever Famicom remaster, what 88bit has coming up next including his upcoming game, and more. Get more 88bit at 88bitmusic.com. Want to get future episodes of the Nerd Music Meltdown before anyone else? Subscribe...2020-09-0846 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #58: Press Start MorlockPress Start to Continue is an amazing radio show that plays video game music and nerdcore, and we have the host and founder of the show Morlock as our guest! We talk about how the show came to be, the state of nerd music in 2013, OverClocked Remix, mc chris, the evolution of nerdcore, current acts we love, PAX East, and more! It's basically two nerds nerding out about nerd music. You can find out how to listen to Press Start to Continue at starttocontinue.com and follow Morlock on twitch.tv/pressstartmorlock. Want to get...2020-08-251h 05
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #57: Lacey JohnsonOne of the emerging stars of the virtual concert era is Lacey Johnson. She can play nearly every instrument and has been thriving on YouTube and Twitch. We talk about that, Lacey's crazy content creation schedule, her desire to compose for video games, thoughts and theories on Final Fantasy VII Remake, her band Super MadNES, and more! Check out Lacey Johnson on youtube.com/laceyjohnsonmusic and twitch.tv/laceyjohnsonmusic. Want to get these episodes sooner? Subscribe at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive "The Meltdown" theme by RoboRob2020-08-1148 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #56: Materia Collective's Sebastian WolffVideo game music, whether it be OSTs, remixes, or covers, are an industry now, and one of the labels at the forefront of this is Materia Collective, headed by our guest Sebastian Wolff. We talk to Sebastian on founding Materia Collective, his role in the game industry before that, significant albums Materia Collective has released, and the legal process of licensing rights from major game publishers and indie game devs to produce, market, and sell video game albums. Find out more about Materia Collective at materiacollective.com. Want to get these episodes sooner? Subscribe at...2020-07-2853 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #55: Tokyo ElvisTokyo Elvis is may be one of the greatest performer names ever, and he also makes cute and catchy vocaloid tracks and video game remixes. We talk to the Orlando-based producer about his origins, linking up with DJ Cutman and Gamechops, Animal Crossing, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, how vocaloid software works, and our various run-ins over the years. Get more Tokyo Elvis at tokyoelvis.bandcamp.com. Want to get these episodes sooner? Subscribe at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive "The Meltdown" theme by RoboRob2020-07-1443 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #54: SkyblewSkyblew is an underdog in the world of nerdcore hiphop, but with his latest album Destined: The Realization and many other strong releases, his talent can no longer be denied. Kent talks to Skyblew about evolving as an artist, Skyblew's dedication to create, 90s cartoons, Avatar, thoughts on virtual concerts, the current situation with the pandemic and Black Lives Matter, and much more. Get more Skyblew at skyblew1.bandcamp.com! Want to get new episodes of Nerd Music Meltdown before anyone else? Subscribe at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive. "The Meltdown" theme by RoboRob2020-06-3050 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #53: Professor Shyguy and Virtua OngakuAfter many years, Professor Shyguy is back on the show to talk about his time during the pandemic, new music (including a K.K. Slider take on some classics), streaming, virtual concerts, whether or not MAGFest will happen, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and more! Get more Professor Shyguy at professorshyguy.website. Professor Shyguy will be performing on Virtua Ongaku on June 27th with past show guests Jackson Parodi, Lauren the Flute, and Marc with a C. See it live at twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive. Want to get new episodes of Nerd Music Meltdown before anyone else? Subscribe at...2020-06-1646 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #52: The Runaway Four and Virtual VGM FestOur first international guest is on Nerd Music Meltdown! Hailing from Vancouver, British Colombia, we have Josh Pendlebury, who plays guitar for The Runaway Four and runs Bonus Stage Van and the Virtual VGM Fest! The Runaway Four's take on video game melodies is progressive synth-rock based on themes instead of a specific game or series. We talk about how that came to be, the Vancouver nerd scene, other Canadian VGM acts, and putting on virtual concerts with Bonus Stage. The next Virtual VGM Fest will take place on Saturday, June 13th on Twitch. Get m...2020-06-0259 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #51: Travis Vengroff aka CarelessTo kick off the next fifty episodes of Nerd Music Meltdown, Kent brought on an old friend who has been very busy! Travis Vengroff is known to our community as Careless from Careless Juja and previously Random Encounter, but he has also launched the Liberty Deception graphic novel series, multiple audio dramas and musicals, and a plethora of other entertainment. We talk about everything Travis has been up to, including the recently released Those Who Fight album, the next Careless Juja album, the upcoming second volume of Liberty Deception (releases Wednesday!), how producing music independently helped him...2020-05-1951 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #50: Mariachi Entertainment SystemCan you believe we made it to FIFTY episodes of our Nerd Music Meltdown podcast? We did it and we celebrate and have a special guest: the founder of Mariachi Entertainment System, David Ortiz. MES is the brainchild of David and a collective of longtime Texas-based mariachi players with a mission to take mariachi to the masses by combining it with beloved video game music to create some incredible arrangements. We talk about that, playing at MAGFest with David Wise, Mega Man, Final Fantasy VII, and David's thoughts on Cinco de Mayo. Before that, Kent ki...2020-05-0558 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #49: Aethernaut Chiptune violinist Aethernaut got Kent's attention big time at this year's Super MAGFest, and now Aethernaut is on the Nerd Music Meltdown! We talk about playing violin since the age of five(!), making his MAGFest main stage debut this year, how he fell in love with chiptune, how his custom electric violin came to be, the Denver chiptune scene, Sega Master System, and studying Computer Science online while we stay at home. Get more Aethernaut at aethernaut.bandcamp.com. Want to get episodes of Nerd Music Meltdown before anyone else? Subscribe on patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive! 2020-04-2146 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #48: GR3YS0NWhile we stay at home, GR3YS0N (fka NyteXing) comes on Nerd Music Meltdown with his "Gamer not a Gangster" mentality to share his approach to hip hop and fandom based raps. Plus, we cover his relationship with nerdcore acts such as Richie Branson, getting more recognition this past year, and plenty of hot takes on X-Men, Capcom fighters, Batman, and his favorite comic book super hero Nightwing. Check out GR3YS0N's music at gr3ys0n.bandcamp.com. Want to get new episodes of Nerd Music Meltdown before anyone else? Subscribe at patreon.com...2020-04-0752 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #47: LEX's Alter EgoIt has been a wild month for human civilization, but that will not stop new episodes of Nerd Music Meltdown from coming out! We have LEX the Lexicon Artist back on the show and she has a new album coming out. Alter Ego is the second full-length album from LEX and it drops March 31st. We talk about that, how she has evolved as a musician, touring with mc chris, Schaffer the Darklord, and Super Smack (with some interesting stories), and what do expect from LEX after Alter Ego drops. Kent and LEX also dissect Mob Psycho 100, w...2020-03-241h 03
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #46: Creative Mind Frame - The Nerdcore NinjaNerdcore's resident Ninja Warrior Creative Mind Frame is back! CMF will be performing at Super Bitfest this weekend in Texas and he also has Dirty 30s and Game Genie coming out. We talk about all of that, his intense Ninja Warrior training and whether or not Fresh Prince is the greatest rapper of all time. Get more Creative Mind Frame at creativemindfra.me. Check out Super Bitfest at superbitfest.com. Want to get episode of Nerd Music Meltdown sooner? Subscribe at patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive!2020-03-1050 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #45: Just Shapes & Danimal CannonDanimal Cannon will be performing at ONGAKU 20XX on February 29th at The Abbey in Orlando, so it made sense to get him on the Nerd Music Meltdown right before to build excitement. And it will be an exciting show! We talk about what Danimal is up to these days, including his involvement in the video game Just Shapes & Beats and how that has affected his career, plus an update on Armcannon, vocaloid technology, hentai e-girls, quantum entanglement, favorite heel wrestlers, and what to expect at ONGAKU 20XX this weekend. Listen to more Danimal Cannon a...2020-02-251h 02
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #44: Bitforce and Super BitfestWe have Joseph Devine from the video game/anime metal band known as Bitforce. They are straight out of Texas and have played everywhere from Game Stop midnight releases to MAGFest and PAX. They have even had tours with the likes of Mega Ran and mc chris, which includes at least one wild run-in with the law that we talk about. Joseph is also involved in running a new nerd music event called Super Bitfest. It takes place Saturday, March 14th in San Antonio, TX. It of course will have Bitforce, but The Returners, Kadeshflow, Mariachi Entertainment...2020-02-111h 02
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #43: Schaffer the DarklordIt's a most glorious day because we have one of the all-time greats of nerdcore hip hop, Schaffer the Darklord! This will not be an origin story episode, but we will look back on different points of Schaffer's extensive career, what he thinks of his old music and the current generation of nerdcore, The Department of Darkness, life in New York City, pro wrestling, burlesque, touring through blizzards, and more. You can get more of Schaffer the Darklord at schafferthedarklord.com. STD will be touring with MC Lars and The Doubleclicks throughout February. Get tickets at nerdcoretour...2020-01-2858 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #42: Super SmackFresh off of both MAGFest and AGDQ, Kent sits down with one of the new faces of nerdcore, Super Smack. We chronicle Super Smack's first year, plus we discuss how his background in musical theater has influenced his music, being pulled into nerdcore by LEX the Lexicon Artist, his latest EP Neon Red, and lots of Nintendo talk. Oh, and we definitely talk about that sweet JoyCon jacket. Get more of Super Smack at supersmackraps.com. Want to get these episodes before everyone else? Subscribe on patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive. "The Meltdown" theme by R...2020-01-1445 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #41: James LandinoLet's close out the decade strong with video game music composer, audio engineer, and remixer James Landino! He's produced a ton of great video game remixes and EDM, and he's also engineered audio and music for many video games, including Rock Band 4 and Amplitude HD. We talk about all that, breaking into the game industry at Harmonix, game dev stories, rhythm games, running the Pose Nightclub programming at MAGFest this weekend, what he's working on now, and more. Find out more about James Landino at jameslandino.com. Kent also talks about the games he beat...2019-12-3152 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #40: Shubzilla and Bill Beats - NOIR GRIMESeattle's nerdcore duo Shubzilla and Bill Beats of NOIR GRIME just wrapped up their tour with mc chris, and we got them on to talk about how the tour has been going, their new album The Kong Quest, daily writing drills, being on different teams in the Nerdcore VPC, Shubzilla becoming a mom, having a strong support system, and more. You can find more NOIR GRIME at noirgrime.com. You can also check out what's cooking with the latest Nerdcore VPC at nerdcorevpc.com. If you want to get future Nerd Music Meltdown episodes early, support us on p...2019-12-1744 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #36: DJ CutmanAfter running his first 5K, Kent interviews one of the most pivotal figures in video game music community, DJ Cutman! We cover a lot of ground, including the formation of Cutman's music label GameChops, embracing lofi video game remixes years before it became a major trend, Cutman's passion for video game music and why it's legitimate, and tons of philosophy on the VGM business. Cutman has been doing this for a while and he has a lot of knowledge and retrospective to share on this action-packed show. You can find more DJ Cutman at www...2019-10-2256 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #35: Knight of the Round's Justin TaylorKnight of the Round is a powerful Final Fantasy metal band from the Chicagoland area and they have had quite a year, playing at MAGFest, PAX South, PAX West, and up next the Final Fantasy themed show Warriors of Light in Orlando, Florida. Kent talks with Knight of the Round founder, arranger, and guitarist Justin Taylor about how the band came together, why they dedicated themselves to Final Fantasy, favorite FF games, the best FF7 girl, and what to expect on the next KOTR album. Find out more about Knight of the Round at knightoftheround.com. 2019-10-0843 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #34: Twill Distilled of Wreck the SystemFresh off of performing at DragonCon, we have Twill Distilled from the super dope nerdcore group Wreck the System on as our guest. We do talk a little about WTS and how she joined, but this episode is mostly about Twill as a solo artist, the evolution of women in nerd music, and her brand new album, INVADER. Twill also opens up about overcoming health issues to make her musical endeavors happen. Get more of Twill Distilled at twilldistilled.bandcamp.com. Kent also gives a sweet Warriors of Light update that has not been made public, and t...2019-09-2453 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #33: Amanda Lepre of Descendants of ErdrickOn the road to Warriors of Light, we have on the Nerd Music Meltdown the frontlady and founder of Austin-based video game band Descendants of Erdrick, and guitarist in Andrew WK's touring band. That's right, we have Amanda Lepre on the show! Amanda and Kent nerd out for Super Nintendo games for a bit, and then discuss how Descendants of Erdrick came to be, the different incarnations of the band, and what to expect from their upcoming album, Mythology. Plus, how did Amanda become a part of Andrew WK? That is an amazing story that also includes...2019-09-101h 00
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #32: Rhythm BastardWe have one of the hardest-working musicians in the Florida nerd music community, the one man punk rock band, Rhythm Bastard! (@rhythmbastard) We talk about that, getting inspired to make music from rhythm games, playing the Florida convention circuit, making music for an upcoming wrestling video game, how he feels the furry community is similar to punk rock, and various social topics. Rhythm Bastard has several convention performances coming up at OtakuFest in Miami, LumiCon in Tampa, and Anime Iwai in Fort Lauderdale. Find out more at rhythmbastard.rocks. Kent also talks about his recent ap...2019-08-2752 min
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #31: Lauren the Flute of The ReturnersWhile Kent was in Dallas, he got to hang out with the incredibly talented Lauren the Flute! (@laurentheflute). Lauren is the frontlady of the Texas-based video game band The Returners and she also is a part of the video game music label Materia Collective. We talk about her role in that, how The Returners came to be, and what game made her a fan of video game music. We also gush about classic JRPGs and Lauren reveals what to expect from their next album. It's gonna be great! You can find out more about Lauren the Flute...2019-08-131h 06
Nerd Music MeltdownNMM #30: RoboRobWe have Billboard-charting electronic musician and producer RoboRob on the show for a fun conversation. He just released his most successful album to date, Kingdom Heartbeats, but he's not finished yet! RoboRob has more music and shows coming and we talk all about that, plus his origins, being dragged into nerdcore, finding love at Nerdapalooza, Beaker cookies, Crayondroids, nerdcore bath water, and why was Kent wearing a dress the first time they met? Get RoboRob's music at djroborob.bandcamp.com. If you want to support the Nerd Music Meltdown and get the episodes before anyone e...2019-07-3144 min