• Musical Review: RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
    Jul 6 2025

    Bonus Episode #48 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan dives deep into RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, the long-awaited revival of Atlus’s cult-classic PS2-era action RPG. Set in a stylized Taisho-era Tokyo dripping with atmosphere, the game blends supernatural detective work, demon summoning, and real-time combat into one uniquely compelling package.

    We explore the significant improvements made in the remaster, including a complete overhaul of the combat system, new quality-of-life features, enhanced visuals, and a crisp re-recording of the soundtrack. Our review will break down how the game plays in 2025, what still holds it back, and why this underrated gem is finally getting the attention it deserves.

    Whether you're a longtime Shin Megami Tensei fan, a newcomer intrigued by supernatural mysteries, or just here for the jazz-rock fusion soundtrack, this episode has something for you.

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    EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

    1. Theme from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    2. Battle -Raidou- from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    3. Formidable Foe from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    4. Lax Detective Agency from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    5. Tsukudo-cho from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    6. Goumaden from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    7. Shin-Sekai from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    8. Archenemy from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    9. Go, Raidou! from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    10. Rising Above the Sorrow from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    11. On the Prowl! from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    12. Hyperspace from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    13. The Fated Showdown from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
    14. Ending Theme from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]

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    1 hora e 28 minutos
  • Spotlight: Mario Kart World, Part 2
    Jun 29 2025

    Bonus Episode #47 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are back on the track and revving the engine for Part 2 of our deep-dive spotlight on Mario Kart World! In this follow-up to our previous bonus episode, we're zeroing in on arranged and remixed tracks from legacy Mario Kart courses and surprise Nintendo titles, all beautifully reimagined for Mario Kart World’s expanding musical library.

    Whether you're a longtime Mario Kart fan or a newcomer drawn in by the magic of its music, this episode celebrates the intersection of nostalgia and newness in one joyful, power-sliding, blue-shell-dodging ride. Buckle up—this is Mario Kart music at its finest.

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    EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

    1. Underwater Theme -Super Mario Bros- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    2. Toad's Factory -Mario Kart Wii- from Mario Kart World [Asuka Hayazaki/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    3. Baby Park -Mario Kart: Double Dash!!- from Mario Kart World [Kenta Nagata/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    4. Vanilla Lake -Super Mario Kart- from Mario Kart World [Soyo Oka/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    5. Overworld Map -Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins- from Mario Kart World [Kazumi Totaka/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    6. DK Island Swing -Donkey Kong Country- from Mario Kart World [David Wise/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    7. Bowser -Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    8. Dire, Dire Docks -Super Mario 64- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    9. Bowser's Road -Super Mario 64- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    10. Gusty Garden Galaxy -Super Mario Galaxy- from Mario Kart World [Mahito Yokota/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    11. Ricco Harbor -Super Mario Sunshine- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    12. Drifting Away -WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!- from Mario Kart World [Ryoji Yoshitomi/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    13. Merry Mountain -Mario Kart Tour- from Mario Kart World [Kenta Nagata/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    14. Rainbow Road -Mario Kart 64- from Mario Kart World [Kenta Nagata/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]

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  • Radio Hour, Volume 76
    Jun 25 2025

    Episode #377 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of June 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 76!

    This episode features a handpicked blend of newly released tracks, nostalgic deep cuts, listener requests, and emotional standouts—ranging from the mysterious ambiance of The Alters, to the fierce battle energy of Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remastered, and even a live concert rendition from Grandia II. Whether you’re in the mood to explore cursed ruins, cuddle up with a calico cat, or surf through synth-heavy sands on Arrakis, this playlist delivers a little something for everyone.

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    EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

    1. The Alters Theme from The Alters [Piotr Musiał, 2025]
    2. Underwater Theme from Super Mario Bros. Special [Koji Kondo/Unknown, 1986]
    3. El Gato Negro from Quilts and Cats of Calico [Paweł Górniak, 2024]
    4. Unshakable Resolve from Octopath Traveler II [Yasunori Nishiki, 2023]
    5. Libra, Creature of Night from Elden Ring Nightreign [Shoi Miyazawa, Soma Tanizaki, Tai Tomisawa & Yuka Kitamura, 2025]
    6. Caligo, Miasma of Night from Elden Ring Nightreign [Shoi Miyazawa, Soma Tanizaki, Tai Tomisawa & Yuka Kitamura, 2025]
    7. Heolstor the Nightlord from Elden Ring Nightreign [Shoi Miyazawa, Soma Tanizaki, Tai Tomisawa & Yuka Kitamura, 2025]
    8. Main Theme from To a T [Keita Takahashi feat. Unknown, 2025]
    9. A Deus from Grandia II [Noriyuki Iwadare feat. Christina Branco, 2000]
    10. To One Who'll Stand and Fight -Title Theme- from A Valley Without Wind 2 [Pablo Vega feat. Hunter Vega, 2013]
    11. Welcome to Arrakis from Dune: Awakening [Knut Avenstroup Haugen feat. Chamber Orchestra of London, 2025]
    12. Fluctuations from MindsEye [Ryan Lee West, 2025]
    13. Serpent Eating the Ground -Final Boss Theme- from Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remastered [Revo, 2025]
    14. Elevate from Super Mega Baseball 4 [Justine Mina Ok, Gregory Mark Sgrulloni, Elyse Schiller & Compton Lindsey, 2023]

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    1 hora e 18 minutos
  • BGMania B-Sides: Little Nemo: The Dream Master
    Jun 22 2025

    BGMania B-Sides #26 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth shines the spotlight on the whimsical and unforgettable soundtrack of Little Nemo: The Dream Master for the NES! Released by Capcom in 1990 and based on the cult-classic animated film Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, this imaginative platformer features a stunning score by composer Junko Tamiya—one that’s enchanted gamers for over three decades.

    From the playful energy of early stages to the more atmospheric and intense later themes, this episode explores how the soundtrack mirrors Nemo’s transformation from a sleepy kid into a brave hero exploring surreal dreamscapes. Whether you're a longtime fan of the game or discovering it for the first time, this B-Side is a nostalgic and musical deep dive into one of the NES era’s most overlooked audio gems.

    Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share. Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu & Jeff.

    EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

    1. Opening from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]
    2. Mushroom Forest from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]
    3. Flower Garden from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]
    4. Toy House from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]
    5. Night Sea from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]
    6. Nemo's House from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]
    7. Topsy-Turvy from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]
    8. Nightmare Land from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]
    9. Nightmare King Battle from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]
    10. The End from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990]

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    18 minutos
  • Choose Your Own Adventure
    Jun 18 2025

    Episode #376 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are flipping the script with a unique musical experiment that takes us through some iconic and obscure soundtracks. From epic JRPGs and nostalgic Nintendo favorites to unexpected indie gems and adrenaline-pumping action scores, this episode is all about connection and chaos. 🎶

    Using a coin toss to determine who goes first, Bryan and Bedroth challenge each other to pick tracks that connect by sharing a single word in their titles. The result? A curated audio adventure that’s part strategy, part madness, and 100% entertaining!

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    EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

    1. Animal Crossing Sweet Day -Sweet Day Island Tour- from Nintendo Land [Ryo Nagamatsu, 2012]
    2. Crescent Island Headquarters from Skies of Arcadia Legends [Yutaka Minobe, 2002]
    3. Amber Crescent Moon from Kamaitachi no Yoru [Kōjirō Nakashima & Kôta Kanô, 1994]
    4. Lyrical Amber from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV [Takahiro Unisuga, 2018]
    5. Magical Girl Lyrical Production from OTOMERENSHIN PRISTER [TOY, 2010]
    6. The Merry, Magical World of Magolor! from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe [Hirokazu Ando & Jun Ishikawa, 2023]
    7. The Merry Fellows from Nantucket [The Roaring Trowmen, 2018]
    8. Persistent Fellows -Escape From Chi Bi Theme- from Dynasty Warriors 5 [Toru Hasabe & Masayoshi Sasaki, 2005]
    9. Meat A Roid Escape from Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs [Josh Mancell, 2009]
    10. Through the Fire and the Meat -City- from Iron Meat [Darkman007, 2024]
    11. Over the Cliff, Through the Foothills from Princess Connect: Re:Dive [Kohei Tanaka, 2018]
    12. Skirmish in the Foothills from The Lord of the Rings Online [Bill Champagne, 2007/2018]
    13. Sky Island Skirmish from Spiral Knights [Harry Mack, 2011]
    14. King of the Sky from Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn [Kanako Teramae, 2007]

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  • Spotlight: Mario Kart World, Part 1
    Jun 15 2025

    Bonus Episode #46 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth from RPGera jump into their karts and take a few laps around some of the new courses and music found in the recently released launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2... Mario Kart World! We'll be back very soon for Part 2 of this Spotlight. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or whatever you want! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, & Jeff.

    EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

    1. Title Theme from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    2. Starview Peak from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    3. Bowser Castle from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    4. Mario Bros Circuit from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    5. Crown City from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    6. Whistlestop Summit from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    7. DK Spaceport -Full Medley- from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    8. Peach Stadium from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    9. Boo Cinema from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    10. Dry Bones Burnout from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    11. Cheep Cheep Falls from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    12. Dandelion Depths from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    13. Faraway Oasis from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
    14. Rainbow Road -Full Medley- from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]

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  • Spotlight: DOOM: The Dark Ages
    Jun 11 2025

    Episode #375 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle from RPGera dive deep into the depths of medieval Hell with a spotlight focus and review discussion on the recently released id Software and Bethesda Softworks game... DOOM: The Dark Ages! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or whatever you want! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, & Jeff.

    EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

    1. Blood Red from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    2. Infernal Chasm from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    3. Atlan Battleground from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    4. From the Ashes from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    5. Unchained Predator from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    6. Unholy Siege from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    7. Ancestral Beast from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    8. Into the Void from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    9. Battle on the Blackened Tide from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    10. Divine Retribution from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    11. Blood Spill from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    12. Colossus Unleashed from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    13. Between Hex and Flame from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]
    14. Apotheosis from DOOM: The Dark Ages [Finishing Move, 2025]

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