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Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastR&P Chat 38-4 Classic Oatmeal and Classic Video GamesWelcome back, it’s good to see you! Come hang with us as we chat about everything from good food, to good games! Pernell reminisces about a DDR player called Nugget, Rob describes the joy and pain of Hollow Knight, and we dip our toes into next week’s topic. All that and more in this week’s Rhythm and Pixels chat!
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2025-02-1200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastR&P Chat 38-3 New Year’s Party with XVGM Radio!Ah! Real Monsters! Fanny packs! Rare hot-chocolate flavors! Rob and Pernell celebrate the new year with conversation about games, cartoons, and just about everything else in between. Joining us on the show is Mike and Justin from the award-winning VGM podcast XVGM Radio!
2025-01-1500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastR&P Chat 38-2 Mega Man and Other Cartoons with Chris TaylorThis week in the chat, Rob and his hill-giant friend are hanging with their buddy Chris Taylor! We’re talking about classic cartoons, like Dennis the Menace and Mega Man. I wonder if there’s a way to combine the two... Rob also tells Pernell, and suggests to the listeners, TO CLEAN YOUR VIDEO GAME CONSOLES!
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2024-12-1100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastR&P Chat 38-1 Game Console AttractivenessWelcome to the chat! Rob and Pernell kick off this month chatting about music, Nintendo, and next week’s topic: The Nineties! We also spend way too much arguing over the ugliest game console design. Will it remain the PS5? Pernell doesn’t think so! Also, listener emails! Let’s dive in!
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2024-11-1300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 37-8 Our Games of 2023Rob and Pernell look back on their favorite games of 2023, and the games they would’ve liked to have played that came out in 2023! Things run a little late for Rob towards the end of the show, so this is a big win for those of you who look forward to the sleepy-Rob character. Just one of the characters in the detailed world of the Rhythm and Pixelsverse!
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2024-01-1700 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 37-5 Fall FlavorsDownload We've got our pumpkin-spice beverages in hand, getting ready to jump into a pile of leaves, and have some great video game music all cued up just for you! Not just great music, the best! Everything from Rob Hubbard…… Read More Episode 37-5 Fall Flavors
2023-11-1500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 37-4 Pokemon RemembranceWe’re back again talking about Pokemon this week in remembrance of a good friend and good person who has left us much too soon. As a fellow member of the East Coast Pokemon League, Pernell wants to present to you a selection of excellent Pokemon music and memories in honor of this great person. Rob also has some Pokemon questions that will go forever unanswered. We hope you enjoy it!
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2023-10-2500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastPodcast Rewind 2-10 Sports Games!I can't believe this was nearly 6 years ago and we haven't done another Sports themed episode! Granted, we don't exactly play a lot of sports games, but Rob did back in the 16-bit generation! Listen in as we talk about golf games, racing games, and just how amazing is that F1 song on the NES. It's too good!
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2023-10-1800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastPodcast Rewind! 3-3 Rhythm GamesWe're setting the way-back machine for 2016 for when we first talked about rhythm games! Rob and Pernell's friendship was forged the fires of rhythm gaming, so it's natural they would have a lot to say about it! We tried to cover rhythm games from all over the spectrum, and not just things like DDR and Guitar Hero.
Podcast Rewind is our chance to highlight favorite episodes that can't be found on our feed anymore. It's also a way to allow us to catch up on life :) We're planning on getting back to weekly new episodes, but until...
2023-09-2000 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 37-1 The Games We MissWe’re getting super nostalgic this week as we long for all the games and characters we love and would love to see again! Our show is a special live Patreon episode, so all our tracks and testimonials are picked by our listeners! Also on this show, look out for Rob’s “Video Game Easter Egg” quiz! Which is really just an excuse to try and make Pernell laugh.
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2023-09-1300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastPodcast Rewind! 2-7 Beat’em UpsWe're headed back to 2016 where Rob and Pernell first listen to some awesome beat'em up games! More than just Ninja Turtles, the genre has had some fantastic, and fantastically strange, games during it's time. Enjoy the throwback episode and see you next week for a fresh new episode!
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2023-08-2300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 35-9 Metroidvania GamesIt’s not quite a Metroid, and not quite a Castlevania, but oh man is it full of action and exploration! Rob and Pernell attempt to define the genre for themselves, and find a treasure-trove of incredible music!
Joining us on the show are the boyz from T-Boyz table, Isaac and Terrance, to talk about their new game Pocket Spades!
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2023-02-1500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 35-7 MAGFest ReflectionsRob and Pernell are back from a whirlwind weekend at MAGFest and boy are their arms tired! MAGFest is the country’s biggest music and video game convention of the year! We talk about our panel, bands, video games, friends, and more!
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2023-01-1800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 35-5 PAX Unplugged 2022 Supershow!This year Rob and Pernell attended PAX Unplugged and played a ton of board games! But what is that you say? This podcast is about video games? Well we got you covered! We’re listening to music that you can play your board games too!
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2022-12-2800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 33-10 Gambling GamesRob and Pernell hit the town with dreams to win BIG in this week’s episode! We’re listening to music from video games based on casino games, and other games of chance. We also go on a long tangent about Hanna-Barbera franchise live-action movies. How many were there? Were they any good? Does it have any relevance to the games or music? Probably not, but it was a fun ride!
Don’t forget that you can catch Rhythm and Pixels LIVE at Retro World Expo in Hartford, CT on August 27th! We’ll be bringing our unique blend of music, j...
2022-08-1700 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 33-8 Sonic HandheldsRob and Pernell continue their love for Sonic music by focusing on games on handheld consoles! No Tiger Electronics here! We’re looking specifically at games created exclusively for handheld consoles, not ported from 16bit to 8bit. And of course, games on the Nintendo Switch can go for a walk-about whenever you feel like it, so those can’t count too! Get ready for a funky ride with the speedy blue mascot we all love!
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2022-08-0300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 33-5 Sonic OriginsTo celebrate the release of Sonic Origins, Rob and Pernell take a look at some of their favorite music from the original Genesis releases! Lots of talk about the games, graphics, music, and how they evolved from sequel to sequel. And of course we talk a bit about the music development of the third game, the prototypes, arrangements, and the influence Michael Jackson has on the tracks. Enjoy!
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2022-07-1300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastR&P Presents: Masters of VGMPart of a multi-podcast event, The Masters of VGM is a way for us to celebrate the composers that have made an impact on the video game industry, and on ourselves! Rob and Pernell each chose 4 composers to represent The Masters, and 2 pieces of music that show why we call them: The Masters!
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2022-06-2900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 32-8 The Pernell MultiverseWhat if after every game you played, multiple universes were created. And if you reviewed those games, an infinite number of worlds would be created. Rob and Pernell harness the power of the RHYTHM stone and travel the multiverse of Pernell’s game reviews for other podcasts. Everything you know about video game music is about to be shaken to its very core, as Rob and Pernell: ENTER THE video game music MULTIVERSE (of Pernell!)
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2022-05-1800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 32-6 Rainy DaysWe are so happy it's raining outside! Because that means we get stay inside and play video games, and listen to video game music! All tracks this week are chosen by our listeners with the theme "rainy days", and every one hits the mark! Also in this week's episode, Rob quizzes Pernell on his knowledge of video game water levels. Also also in this week's episode, Rob is very sick and sounds terrible!
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2022-05-0400 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 32-3 Our Friendship Foundations and FissuresThis week on the show we’re listening to music that makes us extra nostalgic. These are the games that formed friendships with long nights gaming. And sometimes tested those friendships with difficult cooperative modes! In a way this episode is about Rob and Pernell’s friendship, so expect lots of long stories!
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2022-04-1300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 31-8 Your Four in FebruaryA few weeks ago we challenged our listeners to complete four games in February, and we're back to see you how you did! Pernell has his grading-pen and Rob is ready to dole out the A's! Expect some awesome tunes, a brief history of some arcade games, and dramatic readings of your completed games!
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2022-03-0200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 31-5 Fly Cry BabyThis week's episode is all about new classic Neo Geo games, and 1960's R&B music! We're picking apart all the flies, byes, and cries from this baby and serving up a musical podcast that will blow your mind! Or at least tap your toes! Pernell gets into the finer points of the 90s Darkstalkers animated series, while Rob imagines the perfect after-school visual novel! And of course, great music from games classic to new!
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2022-02-0900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 31-4 More Unexpected MultiplayerWe reach out to our listeners for music and game suggestions featuring hidden, unlockable, and otherwise unexpected multiplayer modes! And believe me we got some GREAT music picks! Rob also brings back a fan favorite: BIG STUPID QUIZ GAME! Can you name all the video game team members? Who knew so many NES games had protagonists with full first and last names!?
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2022-02-0200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 31-2 Our Top Games of 2021Have we got a big show for you! Rob and Pernell look back at the year of game releases and listen to tracks from their favorites of 2021! Well, let's be honest, Pernell is picking from his favorite games. Rob only played one game last year, so he picks from games released last year that he's stoked to play this year! And you know what, just maybe this time around he'll do it!
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2022-01-1900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 30-10 Gift GivingIt's the beginning of a new year and we ask for generosity of our listeners: with music suggestions! This week on the show we asked our listeners for video game music they would give as a gift to Rob, Pernell, or anyone else! 2022 is starting a little rough, so we can all use a few good tunes, a few good laughs, and good friends!
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2022-01-0500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 30-8 300th Episode Spectacular!After 300 podcast episodes Rob and Pernell finally say those 3 special words to each other: DAY. TONE. AAHHH!!!! On the show we reflect back on our favorite episodes past with new music for those topics. And we have our favorite VGM podcast friends popping by to say hello to help us celebrate! Will Rob complete Persona 5 before episode 400? (I hope so) Will Pernell become trapped in an avalanche of boardgames? (Doubtful) Will we have to bleep out swear-words with Yoshi sound effects? (okay just one more time). Join us for an R&P celebration for the holidays!
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2021-12-2200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 30-7 Pirates vs NinjasAre you concerned about pirates? Well how about ninjas? A recent poll showed 98% of Americans are concerned of ninja attacks occurring in their own backyards. Rob and Pernell are here to answer all your questions and put your minds at ease. Just who will win the musical showdown between pirates and ninjas? And how did the Ninja Warriors get involved in so many great multi-level-marketing schemes?
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2021-12-0800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 30-6 Podcastiversary 6!Rob and Pernell celebrate 6 years of the podcast by counting down there top 10 favorite songs of the year! Rob sings along to Tim Follin, Pernell drinks a massive amount of coffee, and we all have a great time! Thank you everyone for listening to our show and supporting us for all these years. You all mean so much to us, and we are looking forward to bigger and better episodes in 2022!
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2021-12-0100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 30-3 Shin Megami Tensei Part 2To celebrate the fifth of the series, we're taking another look at Shin Megami Tensei games! SMT 2! This Time It's Biblical... Or Demonic.. Or Neutral... You know, One Of Those Things! Rob and Pernell take their time in the opening to discuss the significance of the series and amazing dark themes presented in every soundtrack. Get ready for some jams, and to learn about one of the greatest JRPG series of all time!
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2021-11-1000 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 30-2 Monsters!This week is all about video game monsters! But also everything you wanted to know about potato chips but were afraid to ask. Rob and Pernell go off on tangents talking about their favorite snack foods, and how Dracula likes to keep Castlevania tidy when he hosting dinner parties. Join us for our own little dinner party! Podcast dinner! I'll see myself out.
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2021-10-2700 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 29-10 Pernell Breaks FreeWe are free from the (self-imposed) restraints of our Summer of 16-bit! Though Rob may be running head-first into his Winter of 8-bit, Pernell has decided to break free! This week we're listening to music that he has been wanting to play on the show but wasn't able to! So buckle-up, it's about to get AWESOME!
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2021-10-1300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 28-8 Summer of 16-bit: Movie GamesRob and Pernell are here to take those cities out, one at a time! Grab the popcorn and your headphones! We're listening to music from classic 16-bot games based on movies!
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2021-07-1400 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 28-5 The Summer of 16-bit: Platformerdams songs. I REPEAT. Bryan Adams has nothing to do with the rise and fall of the 16-bit generation of video game consoles. Anyway. We're focusing on platformers this week and Rob wasn't super sure how the topic would go and Pernell cuts him some slack and you will too won't you! Let's go! Ohhh yyeeeahh!
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2021-06-2300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 28-4 Our Summer GamesRob and Pernell get nostalgic for games of Summers past, and look forward to games they'll be playing this Summer!
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2021-06-1600 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 27-10 Major ArcanaThe Tower card shows that you love video games, and the Empress card shows that you love music. But what's this? The Chariot card above these show there's a podcast dedicated to great video game music! Rob and Pernell deep-dive into fortune-telling and tarot with music inspired by the major arcana!
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2021-05-1900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 27-9 DreamlandThis week we're talking about dreams, dream-games, and dreams in games! All the tracks this week were hand-picked by our listeners because this was a Patreon-exclusive live show! Rob and Pernell talk about their own dreams, and then we play a game testing Pernell's knowledge of all things Sonic The Hedgehog! There's a lot of music and a ton of fun, so hit play and good-night!
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2021-05-1200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 27-7 Character CrossoversDon't you just love it when you find your favorite characters in another game? Whether it's Mega Man in Street Fighter, or Pac Man in Ridge Racer, it's a great way to explore how these characters would react in another world! Of course, this is what Rob researched today. Pernell came up with his own game mash-ups, resulting in some remarkable ideas! Enjoy these crazy-crossover game tunes!
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2021-04-2800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 27-6 Tavern MusicPull up a bar-stool and get comfortable, it's time for some light tavern-themed music! Adventurers are resting a while at the bar, and there's plenty of singing (and hand-clapping) to keep your spirits up! Of course, there's a little disagreement brewing. Just a little pizza-related disagreement in which Pernell is absolutely wrong about Chicago-style deep dish pizza and Rob is right. Mainly because Rob writes the web page and Pernell can't stop him!!!! muahahahahahahahHAHAHHAHAHAHAA!
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2021-04-2100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 27-4 Four in FebruaryRob and Pernell challenged themselves to complete four games in the month of February. The results are in and we listen to music from the games! We talk about life as a teenager in the Persona world, losing gummy-bears, and adorable world-destroying demons! Join us and jam out!
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2021-03-3100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 27-2 Speed Limit 2: Cruise ControlWe're revisiting last week's topic with more speedy tunes from fast games! Pernell talks about his love of difficult games, and Rob names all the games in the "Strike" series for the Genesis that were shelved! By the end of the episode Rob has named so many games and has gotten so little sleep that he gets a little crazy. Enjoy the show!
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2021-03-1700 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 26-8 The Sega ChannelIn the 90s Sega fought the rental market with a radical new idea: stream video games directly to consumers. Rob and Pernell listen to music special to the Sega Channel, and the exclusive games brought to North America.
The Sega Channel brought video games to consumers directly to their consoles through the cable television network. This was not only a revolution for gaming, it pioneered a whole new way to browse the internet: cable broadband. Enjoy these solid Genesis/Mega Drive tunes from the good-old days of Sega!
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2021-02-1700 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 26-7 Video Game Love Story 2It's nearly Valentine's day! This usually means time for some romantic themed music and games. But Rob and Pernell have different attitudes towards this holiday, making an eclectic playlist that's sure to give you whiplash! Don't worry though, every track you'll hear is golden. Whether it's a smooth jam from Rob, or an aggressive banger from Pernell!
One of the themes in this week's episode happens to be all the strange accessories for the Nintendo Game Boy. We're not sure why, but discussions around all the Voltron-esque peripherals just keeps jumping in our brains. Also, watch out for that Jack...
2021-02-1000 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 26-6 Panic ModeRob and Pernell brace themselves as the podcast goes into overdrive! We're talking about panic-music in this week's episode. Music that plays during bosses, boss-parades, Thanksgiving-day-parades, and Thanksgiving-day-boss-parades!
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2021-02-0300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 26-4 Buddy Cops with Hammock from KVGM!He's the bad boy of video games, and he's the musician who plays by the rules. Together they are fighting crime! I mean, they are listening to great music with their friend Hammock! (KVGM, The Last Wave) We're listening to music that could be in a "buddy-cop" movie/television series. And IT RULES!
Let the music put you into the movie theater, watching two cops work together. Despite their differences, they both want justice! Heck, why would you just listen to the music, when you can listen to cold-reads Rob's first screen-play: Pernell and Poochie: Crime Fighting Buddies for Life!
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2021-01-2000 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 26-3 Big Fat Quiz Show with Chris BainesThe start of a new year for Rhythm and Pixels also means the start of a new rivalry! Test your knowledge of game music with Rob and Pernell in this very special game-show episode hosted by Chris Baines!
Think of this episode like a "Name That Tune" contest for video game music. We invite you to play along and keep score with us! Chris Baines (http://www.chrisbainesmusic.com, X-Hunters) has been creating VGM quiz videos and most recently has started doing deep-dive documentaries into your favorite games! Check out his latest on Resident Evil 4!
2021-01-1300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 26-2 Goodbye to 2020!This week on the show we're saying hello to the new year and GOODBYE to 2020 with a live show for our Patreon members! All of the music this week is somehow related to the good and the bad of 2020. There's also a silly quiz game that you can play along with!
Joining us on the show this week is Austin (WASD, Dwelling of Duels) and Josh (The Runaway Four)! They're here to promote their fantastic show BONUS DUELS happening this coming Saturday! But little did they know that they would have to hang out with Rob and Pernell for a...
2021-01-0600 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 25-8 Patreon Podcastiversary 5Rob and Pernell continue their anniversary celebration in this month's live stream episode! This time we asked our listeners for their favorite moments and topics and we chose new music for them!
Also in the show Rob gives a new video game quiz all about origin stories! Pernell dances "the cream-corn" in his chair and Rob continues his love-affair with all things Eurobeat. ULTIMATE DRIFT LET'S GO RACING TOKYO!
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2020-12-0900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 25-7 Podcastiversary 5This week we are celebrating 5 years of Rhythm and Pixels! That's 5 years of music, fun, and Pernell's sexy voice every week! We're looking back at our favorite episodes and picking our top 5 favorite songs of the year!
Also on the show Rob gives Pernell the ULTIMATE Trails of Cold Steel quiz. And finally! Rob learns what Pernell means about Van Johnson! There's all this and more, so get ready for a JAM!
2020-12-0200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 25-6 Simpsons GamesWe finally did it. We've made so many references to The Simpsons that we have an entire show devoted to its games! We've got music from the Game Boy all the way to the PlayStation. We talk about how the classic NES game discouraged Rob from ever exploring other Simpsons games. And maybe that's for the better!
2020-11-1800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 25-5 The Console WarsThe podcast goes old-school this week as we compare our favorites from the 16-bit generation of video games! Pernell steps into the ring with killer music from the Super Nintendo. Rob wields a +16 critical Genesis synthesizer, ready to battle! We're not doing a direct comparison of the systems, nor are we arguing which one is best! We are putting together what we think made each system special, and why we still love the music and games today.
2020-11-1100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 25-3 The Horror!This week on the show we listen to music from all games monster-related and ghost-adjacent! Not all these tracks are scary on their own, but we hope they put you into the Halloween spirit! We talk about all the things that scare Pernell and some of Rob's favorite horror movies! Some say that if you play this podcast 3 times in the mirror, Pernell shows up behind you with a bag of potato chips! So, go do that!
2020-10-2800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 25-2 Video Game Blind DatesWe're matching up video game characters for blind-dates on this week's episode! Rob and Pernell play match-maker, picking random characters and then finding out if they're compatible! Some are hits! Some are misses! Some should never be! But hey, it's just 8-bit coffee for these single heroes and villains!
2020-10-2100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 24-10 Fantasy Smash Bros. Tournament 2Rob and Pernell are going to take you on a ride! We're back at it again with our own characters in the world of Smash Bros. figuring out which characters would smash! Wait, that's going to be a different episode, scratch that. This is the dream match-up of the century! Who will win? A werewolf? Scrooge McDuck? Find out!
2020-10-0700 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastBonus Beats 7 The Best of Rhythm and Pixels Smooth JamsRob and Pernell take a back seat this week and let the fine folks at WVGM step in with some smooth jams! WVGM's number 1 radio personality, Arm Chair, plays his favorite smooth jams from the past year of Rhythm and Pixels! Load this up in your car, put the top down, and get ready for the smoothest tunes and some positive vibes.
2020-08-2600 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 24-4 Facing the ElementsInspired by a week of dangerous storms, Rob and Pernell create a tornado of fantastic music! We talk about classic LCD handheld gaming, and Rob chats about his favorite SimCity strategies! Spoiler, he's terrible at the game and you shouldn't take his advice.
2020-08-1900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 24-3 Listener WildcardsRob and Pernell turn the tables on the podcast and listen to random suggestions from their listeners! There's some great rock music alongside some soothing new-age sounds from some surprising games. Early in the episode we play our own game: Occupational Hazards! Name the job of the video game character! Let us know how well you did in the comments :)
2020-08-1200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 24-1 Pump Up The JamsDid you ever need music to get you out of bed? Or those beats to run an extra mile? Rob and Pernell bring to you the best video game tracks for getting PUMPED!
2020-07-2900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 23-10 Return of the Video GamesThis week on the show Rob and Pernell talk about their favorite video games! Specifically the games they would like to see revived and remastered. But then Pernell reminds Rob of the American Darkstalkers cartoon and his brain cracks open like an egg. AN EGG!
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2020-07-2200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 23-8 Sounds of SummerIt's getting hot outside, so stay indoors with your favorite video games! Rob and Pernell curated the perfect playlist of summer-jams from a huge selection of listener-suggestions! Also on this episode we play the perfect Summertime game: "Are these lyrics from a Sonic game or class R&B hit?" Enjoy the show!
2020-07-0800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 23-6 Beat’em-Ups Then and NowFinally a wholesome podcast about family-video-games. Games that feature WHIPS, CHAINS, AND THE MAYOR FIGHTING IN THE STREETS! You know, for kids! This week Rob and Pernell look at the roots of this bare-knuckled genre and follow its evolution to where it is today. What made early beat'em-ups so much fun to kids? What is keeping them relevant today? Who composed the theme song to Perfect Strangers and how are these things related? They may not be. Right? Okay now I'm just talking to myself. My therapist said I should really stop doing that.
2020-06-2400 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 22-5 OptimismWe can all use some good vibes right now so Rob and Pernell get optimistic in this week's episode, focusing on one thing: feeling good! The sun is out and we are safely inside with our VGM boom-boxes turned up! Rob also quizzes Pernell on his knowledge of tennis-pro Andre Agassi and the MANY games they SHOULD have made for this ultimate sports-star! Remember, if you're going to get funky to this week's episode, get funky responsibly!
2020-04-0800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 22-2 SuperfundThe environmental activists in us come out in this week's podcast. Well, it definitely comes out of Pernell. Rob was confused and got creative with his music picks for this week. There are some great tunes in this episode, so enjoy!
2020-03-1800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 21-10 Your Influential ClassicsThis week's podcast we turn the tables and ask our listeners what games they believe are influential classics! There are some great tunes and serious bangers in this episode, further proof that our listeners have excellent taste! Also look out for Rob's favorite trivia game: Name That World Warrior! Did you know E. Honda's bust size? Neither did we, UNTIL NOW!
This episode was recorded over a live stream exclusively for our Patreon members. If you'd like to get involved and support the show, why not consider becoming a patron! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels
2020-03-0400 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 21-5 Our Favorites of the DecadeRob and Pernell dig deep into their gaming past and find the very best that no one ever was. That's right, you knew it was coming, it's the Rhythm and Pixels decade in review! Sort of kind of! Our musical picks come from games released in the past 10 years that made the biggest impression. Not just the critically best games out there, but the absolute best games out there for us. Enjoy the show!
2020-01-2900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 21-3 Oh No We Didn’tFresh from MAGfest, Rob and Pernell are back with a live recorded episode full of fan-favorite video game music tracks! We talk about our favorite moments of the show, new games we're playing at the moment, and of course read our Patreon member testimonials.
New for 2020, we are offering R&P "uncut" extra content to our Patreon members. More conversation and unfiltered dialog from your favorite podcast hosts! If that's something you're interested in, head on over to https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels
2020-01-1500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 21-2 PlayStation Power HourThe Sony PlayStation turned 25 years old this year, so Rob and Pernell spend the episode reminiscing about their favorite PlayStation memories! We look at the launch titles for the PlayStation, and some favorites from the PS2 and PS3! And of course we can't talk about the PlayStation without talking about rampant piracy. So don't tell anyone, promise? Yeah we can trust you. Enjoy the show!
2019-12-1600 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 20-9 Podcastiversary 4!Happy new podcast year! We celebrate 4 years of Rhythm and Pixels by sharing our favorite tracks of the past year! We share some favorite episode memories, and Pernell competes in Rob's version of VGM Jeopardy! Enjoy the show!
BTW this episode was live-streamed on our Twitch channel, so there's lots of singing and some visual gags that might not translate. :)
2019-11-2500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 20-3 Sega Saturn ShowcaseRob believes the Sega Saturn had the most smooth-sexy jams than any other game console. Pernell believes creamy-dill potato chips are a part of your complete breakfast. THEY FIGHT. YOU WIN. Hang out with us and listen to some of the best music recorded for the Sega Saturn ever!
2019-10-0700 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 20-1: Slime TimeWho's got 2 podcast hosts and loves slime? This show! That's who! So many games, with so many slimes, have so many great soundtracks! Spoiler, for some reason Rob and Pernell can't seem to keep it together for this episode. So if you love deep discussion about the games we're listening to, then listen anyway! Enjoy some slime-y time-y tunes!
2019-09-2300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 19-9 Dreamcast 20th Anniversary PartyGrab your headphones, because we're celebrating the North American release of our favorite video game console! The Sega Dreamcast holds a special place for Rob and Pernell because of it's eclectic selection of puzzle games, fighting games, shmup games, and their first MMORPG!
Celebrating with us are the fine gentlemen at another game music podcast: Mike and Justin from XVGM Radio! When you're done listening to our selections, why not check out theirs too!
2019-09-0900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 19-8 What Is A Street FighterIn the world of Street Fighter there are sumo wrestlers, karate masters, and even yoga masters. Now there are podcast hosts! Rob stumps Pernell with hottest trivia game: Is This A Real Street Fighter Move!?
This week's episode was recorded live in a front of a live Patreon member audience! If you'd like to join us for another episode, consider supporting us :)
2019-09-0200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 18-10 The One Where We Become The Heroes We DeserveGreetings and welcome to another live-streamed episode of great video game music and stupid cold-opens! We left the microphones running a little bit longer, and well there you go. Unfiltered Rob and Pernell, from our studio and into your podcast listening device.
This episode was live streamed in front of a live Patreon subscriber audience! If you would like access to these streams, where you can chat with us during the show, and make fun of my shirt (stop making fun of my shirt), head over to our Patreon page!
2019-07-0100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 18-9 Double Vision with The Legacy Music HourDon’t adjust your podcast! This week on the show we’re joined by VGM experts and podcast veterans Brent and Rob from The Legacy Music Hour! Pernell has double-vision when he sees two Robs! This East-coast-West-coast joint is bound to bring out the competitive nature in your hosts. But instead we find connections, Rob connections, Bob connections, and WILD connections!
2019-06-2400 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 18-8 The Dinner PartyWe've been cooking all day, and we can't wait for our guests to arrive. This will be a dinner party to remember! And you will! Because this is dinner party HARD MODE. Pick the right appetizer, eat the correct soup. Or there will be horrible (hilarious) consequences! I mean... this week's show is all about music you can play in the background of your next dinner party! Also this week is the return of "Rob's Trivia Time!" Can you guess the game from the Nintendo Power tagline? Let us know how you did!
2019-06-1700 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 18-7 RingtonesWhen we got our first cell phones, the first thing we did was try and get video game music on there! So when your friend calls you up, you hear some nice melodies from Koji Kondo. This episode all about the music we've chosen to be our ringtones over the years. We also hold many victory celebrations for unfortunate life events, and Rob talks way to much about DDR at the beginning.
Do you have a favorite video game song or jingle you've used for your phone's ringtone? Let us know!
2019-06-1000 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 18-5 Capcom ChaosThis episode we think about games produced by Capcom, but maybe influenced by other games. Or ports onto other systems with special arranged soundtracks. It's a chaotic Capcom episode! Pernell plays some heavy guitar riffs, and Rob plays some of the smoothest jazz arrangements he can find. There's something for everyone!
2019-05-2000 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 18-4 Games Rob Should PlayRob likes video games, but he just doesn't play enough! So as a joke in a previous episode, Pernell thought an entire topic can be made of game suggestions for Rob. I swear this is as meta as we'll ever get on the show :) All the music in today's show is designed to get Rob interested in the game, and all the tracks Rob picked are from games that have been on his mind to play soon. I hope we inspire you to try some new games too!
2019-05-1300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 18-3 Our Favorite PlatformersThis episode we listen to music from our all time favorite platform games! We are out there, collecting coins and rings, just trying to make it in this podcast world. Pernell mastered the double-jump just to reach the 1-Up, while Rob focused all his energy on the super-sonic-spin-dash, just to run head first into spikes! Also, on a very special episode of Everybody Loves Rayman, we learn that Super Meat Boy is racing to save the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise from a terrible movie.
2019-05-0600 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 18-1 Our Favorite ShmupsTarget approaching! Fantastic music and great friends! This week on the show we look at our favorite SHMUP games! This is a chance to listen to our favorite shooter games without all the explosions and gun fire! Rob plays music that covers his introduction into bullet hell games, and Pernell finds some classic chiptune jams!
2019-04-2200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 17-10 Our Favorite Fighting GamesWhat sport couldn't be improved by a Spinning Pile Driver? Or maybe just a handful of Dragon Punches? Baseball would certainly be more interesting. This week on the podcast we listen to music from our favorite fighting games! We cover everything from 2D to 3D, from the 90s all the way to today's baddest-brawlers. As a special treat, Rob gets extra nerdy about hip-hop samples! There's a fair amount of rapping in this episode, and this time not from Pernell! Enjoy the show!
2019-04-1500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 17-9 Our Favorite RPGsPernell loves RPG games and starts more than he could ever finish, and Rob likes them okay. And that's okay! All this month we're being a little selfish and only looking at our favorite games within specific genres. Pernell's music gets heavy and stressful at times, while Rob's music picks are jazzy and are designed to keep you cool under pressure. Enjoy the selections!
2019-04-0800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 17-5 Magical Adventures with Lame Genie!Rob and Pernell travel across strange lands in search of musical adventure! Together they find magical cars, flying robots, and the fastest hedgehog alive. (which is 5 mph, btw). Joining this week for a brief interview/hang-sesh are the rockstar boys from video game music mega group Lame Genie!
2019-03-1100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 17-4 Patreon Tea and BiscuitsThis week's podcast features music so emotional, it drives Pernell into tears and Rob into song. We get serious about our pun-work, and get deep into the funk of the NBA!
All tracks featured in the show this week were submissions by members of our Patreon! So we'd like to thank: Chris Schrenstrom, Chris Steenerson, Ok Impala!, Electricboogaloo, Wicked Sephiroth, and Morten Gangso, and That Nick Walker!. Thank you all so much!
2019-03-0400 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 17-2 Disney Games with XVGM RadioDisney and video games go together like peanut butter and chocolate. And you've got to love the old-school Capcom disney games, but what about games outside of Capcom? What about games that aren't about specific characters or shows, but just "Princesses" who knows! Rob and Pernell are joined by Mike and Justin from XVGM Radio to take a deep dive into the world of Disney, music, and absolute silliness!
2019-02-1800 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 16-10 Cartoons LIVE at Everything Is Awesome!This week on the podcast we listen to music from games based on cartoons! Mainly 90s cartoons, about saving the environment, and selling toys. Lots of toys! Rob quizzes Pernell on his video game knowledge, and Pernell goes off on the insane episodes of the Super Mario Bros. super show cartoon!
2019-02-0400 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 16-8 Comic BooksRob and Pernell are here! We're gonna take you for riiiiide! We look at comic book inspired video games, mainly from Marvel comics, and talk about 90s rappers, arcades, and just about anything but comic books! With great VGM power, comes great VGM responsibility. There are some serious jams throughout the episode, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!
2019-01-2100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 16-5 The End of the WorldIt's New Year's Eve and we party the only way we know how, great video game music and best friends! Instead of talking about resolutions for the new year, we select our tracks based on the end of the world! Mostly, Rob misunderstood and there's some extra
2018-12-3100 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 15-7 The Arcade Racing MixtapeNothing but catchy pop-tunes and fast soul music in this week's show! It's a solid mixtape to put in your car, and take to the highway at reasonable speeds!
Inspired by famous Japanese drift-racers, Rob and Pernell have left their jobs as podcast hosts to pursue their dreams of becoming the ultimate eurobeat pop-stars! Look out for their latest single: Speed Love of Night Love to Drive Get Your Engine Sexy ~ Speed Mix!
2018-11-0500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 14-10 Go To JailFramed for a crime we're 99% sure they didn't commit, Rob and Pernell listen to music on the run. Looking for their arch-nemesis, the criminal that set the police on their trail. And their enemies in their path.
2018-09-1700 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 14-8 Patreon Music for LifeThis week's soundtrack is provided by supporters of Patreon! We talk about our favorite Batmen, and take a look at Pernell's professional RPG speed-running career. Throughout the episode, Pernell attempts to complete Ninja Gaiden 2, and Rob distracts him through the power of modern dance.
2018-09-0300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 14-4 Fish Dance PartyRob goes head-first into the fishing game deep end and finds that there is so much more to listen to! Enjoy this short mix-tape of excellent fishing music to cast your week and catch a great day! Oh, and enjoy the stylings of MC Sega Bass Fishing!
2018-08-0600 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 14-2 Patreon Pizza PartyPizza time! This week we exclusively play music suggested exclusively from members of our Patreon! Exclusive! Rob and Pernell haven't recorded in a little while since they've been travelling so much, so there's lots of silly banter and a (too much) singing!
2018-07-2300 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 14-1 Vacation TunesWhether you love to go camping, or chill-out at the beach, vacation is a time to relax and take your mind off responsibilities for a short time. Rob and Pernell pick tunes perfect for your road-trip, or for sitting in the perfect chair reading a good book!
2018-07-0900 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 13-10 Wild Wild WestYeeeee-haw! Rob and Pernell ride again! This week it's all about games and music focused on the American Old-West! Don't let the topic full you though, we've pulled some seriously smooth tunes on this one. Enjoy!
2018-07-0200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 13-9 Space is the PlaceThat's right. Rob and Pernell are back. And this time it's personal....lly one of the greatest podcast episodes ever recorded... about space inspired video game music! Still with us? Good! Pernell is back from E3 with some fun stories, and Rob has been playing more video games! Like, two of them! Astounding! Enjoy the riiiiiiide!
2018-06-2500 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 13-7: The Search for the Haunted Jukebox with The VGM Jukebox!Josh and Keyglyph from The VGM Jukebox podcast have lost their Haunted Jukebox! The only way to find The Haunted Jukebox? With jazz-club inspired video game music!
They travel from their Overworld and into Rob and Pernell's listening room! It's a mystery of Scooby-Doo levels, and a cross-over more awesome than when The Flintstones met The Jetsons!
Enjoy this extra long cross-over episode, complete with mystery, personal stories, and EXCELLENT MUSIC.
2018-06-0400 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 12-7 The Wildcard NebulaOnce again Rob and Pernell fly the starship VGM into the Wildcard Nebula, looking for the hottest video game tracks, and it's tight. Expect slamming heavy metal tunes, killer NES jams, and good friends. Rob talks about his days playing Marvel vs. Capcom 2 back in his arcade days, and Pernell wants to see more exercise-related video games in gyms. The conversation continues, and continues further than usual due to problems with the space-time-continuum in this: The Wildcard Nebula.
2018-03-1200 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 6-8 MemoriesRob and Pernell are back together in the studio, and ready to rock this podcast! This week's topic is "Memories", meaning anything that triggers specific memories for us, personal or gaming related. So this one gets a little heavy on the nostalgia. Pernell gets nostalgic for the old east coast Bemani scene, and Rob gets nostalgic for old audio formats. Continue reading →
2017-01-1600 min
Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 3-7 Looney TunesRabbit season! Duck season! Video game music season. Rob and Pernell dig into some great tunes from games about Looney Tunes! Pernell does some calisthenics, and Rob can't stop talking about the amazing music of Alberto Jose "get-up-and-jam" Gonzalez.
Seriously though, don't sleep on this one, there rae some amazing musical gems covered in this week's episode.
Want the full track list? Check out the website! http://rhythmandpixels.com Continue reading →
2016-05-3000 min