 In this very nostalgic and personal episode, Will &amp; Marty explore Karl's music for his Sonicesque series! Enjoy this trip down Brueggemann Bros memory lane!

In this very nostalgic and personal episode, Will &amp; Marty explore Karl's music for his Sonicesque series! Enjoy this trip down Brueggemann Bros memory lane!

Behind Your Back: Sonicesque

 In this exciting episode, Karl &amp; Will unveil a new episode format: Short Score! These will be episodes that spotlight on, you guessed it, short VGM soundtracks! First up- the outstanding "Air Fortress". Enjoy!

In this exciting episode, Karl &amp; Will unveil a new episode format: Short Score! These will be episodes that spotlight on, you guessed it, short VGM soundtracks! First up- the outstanding "Air Fortress". Enjoy!

Short Score: Air Fortress

Travis Anderson

 In this very special installment of "Performance", Karl &amp; Will present a live recording of the Travis Anderson Trio's amazing Zelda medley from their recent show at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis! Enjoy!

In this very special installment of "Performance", Karl &amp; Will present a live recording of the Travis Anderson Trio's amazing Zelda medley from their recent show at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis! Enjoy!

Performance: Travis Anderson Trio Live at the Dakota!

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!

It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!

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 In this thrilling episode, Karl &amp; Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Octopath Traveler II! Enjoy some top shelf VGM from one of the most talented composers in the industry!

In this thrilling episode, Karl &amp; Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Octopath Traveler II! Enjoy some top shelf VGM from one of the most talented composers in the industry!

Marcato Classic: Octopath Traveler II

 In this special first episode of this series, Karl &amp; Will present the entire Marcato Bros performance recorded professionally live from VGM Con 2023! Enjoy!

In this special first episode of this series, Karl &amp; Will present the entire Marcato Bros performance recorded professionally live from VGM Con 2023! Enjoy!

Performance: Marcato Bros. Live at VGM Con 2023!

In this long-overdue episode, Karl &amp; Will focus on some of the most outstanding examples of VGM influenced by Prog! Enjoy this amazing playlist and interesting discussion.

In this long-overdue episode, Karl &amp; Will focus on some of the most outstanding examples of VGM influenced by Prog! Enjoy this amazing playlist and interesting discussion.

PROG!

In this special episode, Karl &amp; Will share a playlist featuring many of the amazing acts that performed at VGM Con 2023 this past weekend! Enjoy!

In this special episode, Karl &amp; Will share a playlist featuring many of the amazing acts that performed at VGM Con 2023 this past weekend! Enjoy!

Community Spotlight: The Acts of VGM Con 2023!

 I know, I know, it's crazy but, it's time for another volume of ridiculously good music from Princess Connect! Re:Dive. Karl &amp; Will share a superb playlist of tunes from the OST volumes 4 and 5. Enjoy and be careful!

I know, I know, it's crazy but, it's time for another volume of ridiculously good music from Princess Connect! Re:Dive. Karl &amp; Will share a superb playlist of tunes from the OST volumes 4 and 5. Enjoy and be careful!

Princess Connect! Volume 4

 It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Plus, Inspector Specktor stops by for an intermission segment. Enjoy!

It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Plus, Inspector Specktor stops by for an intermission segment. Enjoy!

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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. Topics of discussion include: composition, melody, harmony, chords and rhythm, as well as technical aspects, such as hardware limitations and production. Enjoy a new episode every Monday!

Great podcast!

Always fun to know more about video game music and hear chatter about it. Keep it up!

So glad that I found this podcast!

Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast

In this long overdue episode, Karl &amp; Will explore the one-of-a-kind soundtrack to last year's Undertale! Composed by Toby Fox, (the game's designer), this score was one of the most talked-about of 2015. The guys discuss what makes it so eclectic, emotional and entirely unique.  04/10/16

In this long overdue episode, Karl &amp; Will explore the one-of-a-kind soundtrack to last year's Undertale! Composed by Toby Fox, (the game's designer), this score was one of the most talked-about of 2015. The guys discuss what makes it so eclectic, emotional and entirely unique.  04/10/16

Episode 211: Undertale

In this unique episode, Karl &amp; Will explore and celebrate the incredibly long-running and successful collaboration of legendary composers Kinuyo Yamashita &amp; Iku Mizutani! Enjoy!

Episode 390: Collaborators: Yamashita & Mizutani

For the third week of Nintendo Month, Karl &amp; Will present a spotlight on the music of one of the most legendary video games of all time: Super Mario 64! Featuring almost every single track from the game, the guys dive deep into what makes this one of their favorites, and one of Koji Kondo's very best entries in this legendary series. This episode is sure to be a stroll down memory lane for almost any fan of video game music. Enjoy!  11/17/13

For the third week of Nintendo Month, Karl &amp; Will present a spotlight on the music of one of the most legendary video games of all time: Super Mario 64! Featuring almost every single track from the game, the guys dive deep into what makes this one of their favorites, and one of Koji Kondo's very best entries in this legendary series. This episode is sure to be a stroll down memory lane for almost any fan of video game music. Enjoy!  11/17/13

Episode 86: Super Mario 64

For week 3 of Nintendo Month '16, the guys present one of their most epic episodes of all time: Super Mario Bros. Trilogy! Spotlighting on the first 3 NES soundtracks, the Bros. go in-depth to analyze why the music to these 3 games will live on forever.

For week 3 of Nintendo Month '16, the guys present one of their most epic episodes of all time: Super Mario Bros. Trilogy! Spotlighting on the first 3 NES soundtracks, the Bros. go in-depth to analyze why the music to these 3 games will live on forever.

Episode 243: Super Mario Bros. Trilogy

For the final week of Nintendo Month 2017, the guys saved up a monster of an episode: Super Mario Odyssey! Released exactly one month ago from this episode's posting, this game is already being heralded as one of the best in the entire series. Karl &amp; Will explore the incredibly exciting, diverse, and unforgettable score, led by newcomer Naoto Kubo. Enjoy some masterful Nintendo music!

Episode 295: Super Mario Odyssey

PAPER

In this episode, Karl &amp; Will explore the music of the Paper Mario series! Featuring music from 4 titles in the series, from the N64 to the 3DS, this playlist is full of zaniness and fun. The guys also discuss how this series stands apart from the mainline Mario series. Enjoy!

Episode 354: Paper Mario

In time to celebrate the launch of the Switch, and a brand new Zelda game, the guys spotlight on the series' previous console entry- Skyward Sword! This beautiful but controversial score was the first in the series to feature a real recorded orchestra. Enjoy some wonderful music and discussion!

Episode 257: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

In this long-awaited episode, the guys dive deep into the incredible music of the Xenoblade Chronicles series! The composers of this series have created a diverse musical tone that carries the torch of classic video game music, while also standing on its own. Enjoy some beautiful music!

Episode 306: Xenoblade Chronicles

In this exciting episode, the guys take an in-depth look at the music of the wonderful Sega RPG series, Shining Force! This episode serves as an unofficial spotlight on the music of Motoaki Takenouchi, one of Karl and Will's favorite Genesis composers. They discuss what makes his music so darn unique for this era. Enjoy this comprehensive focus on the stellar music of this series!  02/02/14

In this exciting episode, the guys take an in-depth look at the music of the wonderful Sega RPG series, Shining Force! This episode serves as an unofficial spotlight on the music of Motoaki Takenouchi, one of Karl and Will's favorite Genesis composers. They discuss what makes his music so darn unique for this era. Enjoy this comprehensive focus on the stellar music of this series!  02/02/14

Episode 97: Shining Force

In this very special episode, Karl &amp; Will focus on some of the best music in video game history. It's a spotlight on Sonic 3 &amp; Knuckles! The guys play almost every track from this legendary Genesis soundtrack, which was infamously worked on by Michael Jackson. Enjoy!  07/05/15

In this very special episode, Karl &amp; Will focus on some of the best music in video game history. It's a spotlight on Sonic 3 &amp; Knuckles! The guys play almost every track from this legendary Genesis soundtrack, which was infamously worked on by Michael Jackson. Enjoy!  07/05/15

Episode 171: Sonic 3 & Knuckles

In the most-requested follow up the podcast has seen, Karl &amp; Will once again explore the very worst in video game music. These terrible tracks will make you laugh, wince, and question everything. WARNING: Bad music lies ahead... Enjoy?

In the most-requested follow up the podcast has seen, Karl &amp; Will once again explore the very worst in video game music. These terrible tracks will make you laugh, wince, and question everything. WARNING: Bad music lies ahead... Enjoy?

Episode 217: Bad Music Round 2

In this cosmic episode, Karl &amp; Will dive deep into one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all time: Super Mario Galaxy 2! The guys discuss why Mahito Yokota's sequel score is so incredible. Enjoy some of the finest VGM in this galaxy or any other!

Episode 370: Super Mario Galaxy 2

In this VERY long overdue spotlight, Karl &amp; Will focus on the incredible soundtrack to Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, for the SNES by David Wise! This is truly one of the best and most beloved video game soundtracks of all time. Enjoy!

Episode 273: Donkey Kong Country 2

This week, the guys conclude their 2-week Final Fantasy focus by  exploring the 3 wonderful 16-bit scores to this series. This era sees  Uematsu at arguably his creative peak. Enjoy this in-depth look at some  of the most beloved SNES music ever composed.  09/27/15

Episode 183: Final Fantasy 4-6

In this cosmic episode, Karl &amp; Will dive deep into one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all time: Super Mario Galaxy! The guys discuss why Mahito Yokota's score to this 2007 Wii game is so groundbreaking. Enjoy some of the finest VGM in this galaxy or any other!

Episode 333: Super Mario Galaxy

In this episode, the guys focus on the wonderful music to 2014's Mario  Kart 8! This soundtrack was an exciting and long-awaited return to form  for the Mario Kart series. Karl &amp; Will share and discuss 20 of the  best tracks from the game, including some of the wonderful DLC music.  Enjoy!  08/16/15

Episode 177: Mario Kart 8

In this long-overdue episode, Karl &amp; Will spotlight on the 3 entries in the beloved Mother series! The guys discuss what makes the music to this series of Nintendo RPGs so wonderfully weird and unique. Enjoy some incredible VGM!

Episode 265: The Mother Series

In this long-awaited episode, Karl &amp; Will finally dive deep into the music of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The guys discuss their standout musical moments of the game, as well as their frustrations. Enjoy this spotlight on one of the most popular and acclaimed games in recent memory!

Episode 344: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

In this very special episode, the guys focus on the incredible music of the Elder Scrolls series! This is some of the most epic, emotional, and sophisticated music in all of video games. Karl &amp; Will go chronologically through the series, with a heavy focus on Jeremy Soule's work on Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. Enjoy this in-depth look at the music of this remarkable series!  03/08/15

In this very special episode, the guys focus on the incredible music of the Elder Scrolls series! This is some of the most epic, emotional, and sophisticated music in all of video games. Karl &amp; Will go chronologically through the series, with a heavy focus on Jeremy Soule's work on Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. Enjoy this in-depth look at the music of this remarkable series!  03/08/15

Episode 154: The Elder Scrolls

In this very special episode, Karl &amp; Will take an in-depth look at the groundbreaking SNES soundtrack to "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past!" The guys discuss what techniques Koji Kondo utilized to make this such an important step for the Zelda series, and for video game music as a whole.  07/27/14

In this very special episode, Karl &amp; Will take an in-depth look at the groundbreaking SNES soundtrack to "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past!" The guys discuss what techniques Koji Kondo utilized to make this such an important step for the Zelda series, and for video game music as a whole.  07/27/14

Episode 122: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

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