The Train Station at 8 is shutting down. We're turning off the lights and Monkey Porter is hanging up his little monkey hat, at long last able to retire. Why would such a thing ever happen? Well, listen to this special announcement episode to find out! But the short version:We're starting a new video game music show called the OverClocked PodCast for, yes, that's right, OverClocked ReMix! Letting go of TSa8 is sad business, don't get us wrong, but we have high hopes for this new venture and we'd love for you to come along with us.Learn all about the OverClocked PodCast! http://www.whalesarewhales.com/overclocked-podcast/Learn all about OverClocked ReMix! http://ocremix.org/info/About_UsMusic used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan Kelly

The Train Station at 8 is shutting down. We're turning off the lights and Monkey Porter is hanging up his little monkey hat, at long last able to retire. Why would such a thing ever happen? Well, listen to this special announcement episode to find out! But the short version:We're starting a new video game music show called the <a href="http://www.whalesarewhales.com/overclocked-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OverClocked PodCast</a> for, yes, that's right, OverClocked ReMix! Letting go of TSa8 is sad business, don't get us wrong, but we have high hopes for this new venture and we'd love for you to come along with us.Learn all about the OverClocked PodCast! <a href="http://www.whalesarewhales.com/overclocked-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.whalesarewhales.com/overclocked-podcast/</a>Learn all about OverClocked ReMix! <a href="http://ocremix.org/info/About_Us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ocremix.org/info/About_Us</a>Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li></ul>

Starting a New Show

Laura Intravia

Laura Intravia does a lot of musical things. She composes, performs, teaches, tours with Video Games Live-- you know, the usual. She also guests on podcasts, apparently, because here she is for a fun-filled episode of Train Station at 8! We talk about Banjo-Kazooie, Shadow of the Colossus, Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda... all the good stuff. So don't be a square; be a square wave and tune in! (I promise that isn't our new catchphrase.)Where can you find Laura on the internet? Try her website and/or Facebook, and don't forget to read her blog. You'll learn stuff, you will!This week's Open Question: "What are some of your best video game musical memories?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyHigh School Love - Laura Intravia, Nicole Intravia, Joe Popson, Omar NajmiThe Spirit Tree (feat. Aeralie Brighton) - Gareth Coker feat. Aeralie BrightonNow or Never (Final Stage) - Super Marcato Bros.Seirines - "Sirens" (feat. Anonymous 4) - Christopher TinYoshi's Woolly World (Remix) - Taku InoueSeven Songs for Seventh Saga: II. Water - Sebastian FreijSuper Mario Galaxy 2 (Trailer Arrangement) - Mahito Yokota You've Got to Eat Your Vegetables - Bobby PrinceCastle/Fortress (Super Mario World) - Koji KondoA Violent Encounter - Kow OtaniRevived Power - Kow OtaniNerevar Rising - Jeremy SouleClick Clock Wood (Spring) - Grant KirkhopeSong of the Ancients (NieR) - Jillian Aversa, Doug PerryItem Catch (The Legend of Zelda) - Koji KondoItem Catch (A Link Between Worlds) -  Ryo NagamatsuItem Catch (Link's Awakening) - Yoshiaki KoizumiItem Catch (Ocarina of Time) - Koji KondoItem Catch (The Adventure of Link) - Takashi TezekuItem Catch (Wind Waker) - Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji KondoItem Catch (Twilight Princess) - Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ohta

Laura Intravia does a lot of musical things. She composes, performs, teaches, tours with Video Games Live-- you know, the usual. She also guests on podcasts, apparently, because here she is for a fun-filled episode of Train Station at 8! We talk about Banjo-Kazooie, Shadow of the Colossus, Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda... all the good stuff. So don't be a square; be a square wave and tune in! (I promise that isn't our new catchphrase.)Where can you find Laura on the internet? Try her <a href="http://www.lauraintravia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and/or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Intravia/315417885266?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and don't forget to read her <a href="http://www.lauraintravia.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>. You'll learn stuff, you will!This week's Open Question: "What are some of your best video game musical memories?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=schE6kl1D6o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">High School Love</a> - Laura Intravia, Nicole Intravia, Joe Popson, Omar Najmi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Tree-feat-Aeralie-Brighton/dp/B00TR9PBR2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1437769900&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+spirit+tree+ori+and+the+blind+forest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Spirit Tree (feat. Aeralie Brighton)</a> - Gareth Coker feat. Aeralie Brighton</li><li><a href="http://music.supermarcatobros.com/track/now-or-never-final-stage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now or Never (Final Stage)</a> - Super Marcato Bros.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K440OY4/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seirines - "Sirens" (feat. Anonymous 4)</a> - Christopher Tin</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJAzhRz_U5s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yoshi's Woolly World (Remix)</a> - Taku Inoue</li><li><a href="http://sevensongs.ocremix.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seven Songs for Seventh Saga: II. Water</a> - Sebastian Freij</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvmE7kb8UoY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Trailer Arrangement)</a> - Mahito Yokota </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Bl-AxU6Fk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You've Got to Eat Your Vegetables</a> - Bobby Prince</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYi6xPnFovM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Castle/Fortress (Super Mario World)</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93O8a5sOTM4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Violent Encounter</a> - Kow Otani</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVNcmGjNW6c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revived Power</a> - Kow Otani</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind/id598299283" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerevar Rising</a> - Jeremy Soule</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V46DRC4dEo4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Clock Wood (Spring)</a> - Grant Kirkhope</li><li><a href="http://overclockedrecords.com/release/song-of-the-ancients-nier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Song of the Ancients (NieR)</a> - Jillian Aversa, Doug Perry</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0_saOgoV_I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Item Catch (The Legend of Zelda)</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQYuxvtSToE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Item Catch (A Link Between Worlds)</a> -  Ryo Nagamatsu</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=992En2BH2TU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Item Catch (Link's Awakening)</a> - Yoshiaki Koizumi</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldYCM6F3Xhw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Item Catch (Ocarina of Time)</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXYRIWNAcMo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Item Catch (The Adventure of Link)</a> - Takashi Tezeku</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJtp88ZjMeU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Item Catch (Wind Waker)</a> - Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qjSvsnrgLU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Item Catch (Twilight Princess)</a> - Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ohta</li></ul>

60: Remembering Memories with Laura Intravia

Bev Wooff (AKA Rexy) is known for her work at RadioSEGA among other musical accolades, but Stephen leaped at the chance to theme the entire episode after Sega because of course he did. Everyone brings a list of their top five Sega soundtracks and the quiz focuses on, surprising nobody, Sega!You can find Bev on Twitter and over at Overclocked Remix. So do it! Now! Go!This week's Open Question: "What are your top five Sega soundtracks?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyFast Lane - Rushden &amp; DiamondsRough and Lady - Nazo SuzukiJet Squid Radio - DJ CutmanSonic Youth - Crush 40Let the Speed Mend It - Kenichi Tokoi, RunblebeeFly Away - Tomoya OhtaniLet Mom Sleep - Hideki NaganumaCasino Night: Act 2 (Sonic Generations) - Jun Senoue, Atushi KosugiHis World (Instrumental) - Tomoya OhtaniCrisis City - Tomoya OhtaniMessage from Nightopia - Tomoko Sasaki, Naofumi HatayaRiders of the Light - Hiroshi YamaguchiAzure Blue World - Jun SenoueThat’s the Way I Like It - Jun SenouePioneer 2 - Hideaki KobayashiStage 1 (Streets of Rage) - Yuzo KoshiroStart Your Engines - Takenobu MitsuyoshiThe Concept of Love - Hideki NaganumaVyse’s Theme - Yutaka MinobeCharacter Select (Sonic Advance 3) - Hideaki Kobayashi, Kenichi TokoiBoss Battle Tori - Yuri Fukuda, Takashi Nagasaka, Hideki NaganumaAlien Breakdown - John Baker

Bev Wooff (AKA Rexy) is known for her work at RadioSEGA among other musical accolades, but Stephen leaped at the chance to theme the entire episode after Sega because of course he did. Everyone brings a list of their top five Sega soundtracks and the quiz focuses on, surprising nobody, Sega!You can find Bev on <a href="https://twitter.com/freqrexy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>and over at <a href="http://ocremix.org/artist/4655/rexy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overclocked Remix</a>. So do it! Now! Go!This week's Open Question: "What are your top five Sega soundtracks?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A2GNCZM/ref=dm_ty_trk%3C/a%3E?redirect=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">F</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A2GNCZM/ref=dm_ty_trk%3C/a%3E?redirect=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ast Lane</a> - Rushden &amp; Diamonds</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zZ7n8MDcP0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rough and Lady</a> - Nazo Suzuki</li><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/djcutman/jet-squid-radio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jet Squid Radio</a> - DJ Cutman</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sonic-Youth/dp/B00GZME0J4/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1437281210&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=sonic+youth+crush+40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonic Youth</a> - Crush 40</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Let-Speed-Mend/dp/B00ALVMR2W/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1437281243&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=let+the+speed+mend+it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let the Speed Mend It</a> - Kenichi Tokoi, Runblebee</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZIN3RLI/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fly Away</a> - Tomoya Ohtani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Let-Mom-Sleep/dp/B009W64OBO/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1437281420&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=let+mom+sleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let Mom Sleep</a> - Hideki Naganuma</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sonic-generations-official/id577745806" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casino Night: Act 2 (Sonic Generations)</a> - Jun Senoue, Atushi Kosugi</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbkRjjQwdLg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">His World (Instrumental)</a> - Tomoya Ohtani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ALZAS1K/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crisis City</a> - Tomoya Ohtani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Message-From-Nightopia/dp/B00A2GMLZY/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1437281862&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=message+from+nightopia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Message from Nightopia</a> - Tomoko Sasaki, Naofumi Hataya</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GZOu9L-gX0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Riders of the Light</a> - Hiroshi Yamaguchi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Azure-Blue-World-Emerald-Coast/dp/B00NFVQ064/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1437281970&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=azure+blue+world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Azure Blue World</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Thats-Way-Like-Metal-Harbor/dp/B00OVGRC8W/ref=sr_1_6?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1437282074&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=that%27s+the+way+I+like+it+sonic+adventure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That’s the Way I Like It </a>- Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/phantasy-star-online-original/id339474732" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pioneer 2</a> - Hideaki Kobayashi</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bf-EGuMfag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stage 1 (Streets of Rage)</a> - Yuzo Koshiro</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmmxd3NHOvE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start Your Engines</a> - Takenobu Mitsuyoshi</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ollie-king-original-soundtrack/id563464072" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Concept of Love</a> - Hideki Naganuma</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PYNU1HA/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vyse’s Theme</a> - Yutaka Minobe</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxoWmq1aC7Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Character Select</a> (Sonic Advance 3) - Hideaki Kobayashi, Kenichi Tokoi</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jGtk7-43u8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boss Battle Tori</a> - Yuri Fukuda, Takashi Nagasaka, Hideki Naganuma</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrxMISP5QFc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alien Breakdown</a> - John Baker</li></ul>

59: Doing What Nintendon't with Bev Wooff (Rexy)

You're most likely to recognize Dustin Branscum (AKA DusK) from his shredding video game remixes, but he also has some cool side projects that stray into totally different territory. Either way, he is clearly a man of integrity-- we know this because his Splatoon tactics are sound and he knows a lot of Genesis music. To hear about this and more, it is recommended that you listen to this episode of Train Station at 8!Follow DusK on Twitter! Follow DusK on YouTube! Don't follow him in real life; that would be creepy and invasive.This week's Open Question: "What are some of your favorite character themes?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellySteel Axe - Keiki Kobayashi, Tetsukazu Nakanishi, Inon ZurOnline Selection Screen - Toru Minegishi, Shiho FujiShop - Toru Minegishi, Shiho FujiIt Has To Be This Way (Platinum Mix) - Jamie Christopherson, Logan MaderGimme Chocolate!! - BABYMETALIt Doesn't Matter ver. 1 (Instrumental) - SEGA, Jun SenoueIn the Name of the Father - Akitaka YohyamaBastila Shan's Theme - Jeremy SouleShinobi Walk - Hirofumi Murasaki, Morihiko Akiyama, Masayuka NagaoOn Parade - Tomoko Sasaki, Naofumi Hataya, Masafumi OgataCarnival Night Zone Act 1 - Probably like Michael Jackson or somethingSega Logo (Comix Zone) - Howard DrossinRuins - Naofumi HatayaStage Clear (Gunstar Heroes) - Norio Hanzawa 

You're most likely to recognize Dustin Branscum (AKA DusK) from his shredding video game remixes, but he also has some cool side projects that stray into totally different territory. Either way, he is clearly a man of integrity-- we know this because his Splatoon tactics are sound and he knows a lot of Genesis music. To hear about this and more, it is recommended that you listen to this episode of Train Station at 8!Follow DusK on <a href="https://twitter.com/ItStartsAtDusK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>! Follow DusK on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ItStartsAtDusK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>! Don't follow him in real life; that would be creepy and invasive.This week's Open Question: "What are some of your favorite character themes?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3atIvMfAX04" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steel Axe</a> - Keiki Kobayashi, Tetsukazu Nakanishi, Inon Zur</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGb5xzVCeXc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Selection Screen</a> - Toru Minegishi, Shiho Fuji</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhpesdjHry8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> - Toru Minegishi, Shiho Fuji</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Has-This-Way-Platinum-Mix/dp/B00BGDF44C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1436631225&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=it+has+to+be+this+way+metal+gear&amp;pebp=1436631232772&amp;perid=0DJT1EA5JY383Q7CSTTM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Has To Be This Way (Platinum Mix)</a> - Jamie Christopherson, Logan Mader</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VWHBU2W/ref=dm_ty_trk%3C/a%3E?redirect=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gimme Chocolate!!</a> - BABYMETAL</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFVPSRG/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Doesn't Matter ver. 1 (Instrumental)</a> - SEGA, Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0Q7C_H8Rlo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In the Name of the Father</a> - Akitaka Yohyama</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbozynOie0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bastila Shan's Theme</a> - Jeremy Soule</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NllOjUcSfwU&amp;list=PL3DB94DBC511EB0D3&amp;index=7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shinobi Walk</a> - Hirofumi Murasaki, Morihiko Akiyama, Masayuka Nagao</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buP80hyXVOE&amp;index=11&amp;list=PL5DBF1BDFEDDADC9B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Parade</a> - Tomoko Sasaki, Naofumi Hataya, Masafumi Ogata</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03v6IGQFxQ0&amp;index=10&amp;list=PLC8578168343A9529" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carnival Night Zone Act 1</a> - Probably like Michael Jackson or something</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoyCCmD7AmA&amp;list=PLFB6235F2FF8A933A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sega Logo (Comix Zone)</a> - Howard Drossin</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AE0brEi3G4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruins</a> - Naofumi Hataya</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zp--QQuCH0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stage Clear</a> (Gunstar Heroes) - Norio Hanzawa </li></ul>

58: Building Character with Dustin Branscum (DusK)

Steven Reich, ruler of the Pokemon Internet Radio Network, is back again to decipher the insane language of licensed music, particularly where Pocket Monsters are concerned. Makoto of the Pikipi Podcast is here, too, lending her expert knowledge of Pokemon anime to the show. Stand by for a blast(oise) of fun facts in rapid(ash) succession, giving you plenty of knowledge to (pika)chew on for quite some time!  Steven is on Twitter, sure, but don't forget about Pokepress the Pokemon Internet Radio Network. As for Makoto, you can find her on Twitter or the Pikapi Podcast. Click on every link!This week's Open Question: "When does licensed music work for a game and when doesn't it?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Main Title - James HornerTwister - Takeharu IshimotoSunlight Filtering Through the Trees - RevoSpring Emotions - Tomoya OhtaniStay Fresh! - Ben BriggsDash Cancel - NutritiousTeam Rocket Hideout - Junichi MasudaPokemon Report - Ikuko MimoriWild Pokemon (Pokemon Ranger) - ???Battle! Team Galactic - Junichi MasudaPokemon Trading Card Game Title - ???Cele-B-R-A-T-E - Russell Velazquez

Steven Reich, ruler of the Pokemon Internet Radio Network, is back again to decipher the insane language of licensed music, particularly where Pocket Monsters are concerned. Makoto of the Pikipi Podcast is here, too, lending her expert knowledge of Pokemon anime to the show. Stand by for a blast(oise) of fun facts in rapid(ash) succession, giving you plenty of knowledge to (pika)chew on for quite some time!  Steven is on <a href="https://twitter.com/pokepress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, sure, but don't forget about <a href="http://pokepress.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pokepress</a> the <a href="http://pirnradio.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pokemon Internet Radio Network</a>. As for Makoto, you can find her on <a href="https://twitter.com/PikapiPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or the <a href="http://pikapipodcast.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pikapi Podcast</a>. Click on every link!This week's Open Question: "When does licensed music work for a game and when doesn't it?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00FW7Y3JA/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Main Title</a> - James Horner</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/world-ends-you-original-soundtrack/id278237713" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twister</a> - Takeharu Ishimoto</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN7591AYG70" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunlight Filtering Through the Trees</a> - Revo</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Emotions/dp/B00ZIN3ZVU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1435934461&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=sonic+runners+spring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spring Emotions</a> - Tomoya Ohtani</li><li><a href="http://music.gamechops.com/track/stay-fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stay Fresh!</a> - Ben Briggs</li><li><a href="#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dash Cancel</a> - Nutritious</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhSY-BBcWFk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Team Rocket Hideout</a> - Junichi Masuda</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_45MbZ0q90" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pokemon Report</a> - Ikuko Mimori</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omd8bbeAZDI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Pokemon (Pokemon Ranger)</a> - ???</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LvCqhoiwQ8&amp;index=24&amp;list=PL6akIKaXBeU02shOveaefiFXO_wKRkXiQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battle! Team Galactic</a> - Junichi Masuda</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3en_9SINlb0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pokemon Trading Card Game Title</a> - ???</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM9rxj6Oytc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cele-B-R-A-T-E</a> - Russell Velazquez</li></ul>

57: Catching 'em All with Steven and Makoto

Michael Birch

Music man Michael "Flexstyle" Birch is here with us tonight-- you might know him from OverClocked ReMix. He has a healthy respect for Rayman and Ace Combat music, so he's all right in our book, but he still must overcome the oceanic quiz segment we cooked up for him. So water you waiting for? Dive in! (Our deepest apologies for that.)Michael's on Twitter (and OverClocked ReMix, too) so go forth and click related links!This week's Open Question: "As a game series grows, the music changes along the way. What are some of your favorite and least favorite instance of this?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellySingularity - MasseveLava Mountain Zone (Sonic Runners) - Tomoya OhtaniBark (Original Mix) - Infected MushroomWorld Map (Rayman) - Remi GazelWorld Map 1: Jibberish Jungle - Christophe Heral, Billy MartinAnimal Crossing: Happy Home Designer E3 2015 Trailer - ???12pm (Animal Crossing) - Kenta NagataGet Off Him - ???"Rebirth" from Sand Storm - Keiki KobayashiRyu's Theme (Super Smash Bros. fro Wii U) - ???Under the Sea - Kiyohiro Sada, Minako AdachiHydrocity Zone Act 2 - No one can be trustedSplash Woman Stage - Manami MatsumaeVeniccio - Tomohito NishiuraWater World - Eveline FischerDeep Sea of Mare - Koji Kondo, Shinobu Tanaka

Music man Michael "Flexstyle" Birch is here with us tonight-- you might know him from <a href="http://ocremix.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OverClocked ReMix</a>. He has a healthy respect for Rayman and Ace Combat music, so he's all right in our book, but he still must overcome the oceanic quiz segment we cooked up for him. So water you waiting for? Dive in! (Our deepest apologies for that.)Michael's on <a href="https://twitter.com/flexstylemusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (and <a href="http://ocremix.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OverClocked ReMix</a>, too) so go forth and click related links!This week's Open Question: "As a game series grows, the music changes along the way. What are some of your favorite and least favorite instance of this?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94vt2yOdf7Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvk1ZRs9IUMhttp://rebellion.ocremix.org/#musichttp://www.amazon.com/Singularity-Masseve/dp/B00YE9E3CO/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433256224&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=masseve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Singularity</a> - Masseve</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhohohOCM1k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lava Mountain Zone (Sonic Runners)</a> - Tomoya Ohtani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bark-Original-Mix/dp/B00KHD627A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434768219&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=bark+%28original+mix%29&amp;pebp=1434768229623&amp;perid=1YPZ2QXCXWTP06PPN6B3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bark (Original Mix)</a> - Infected Mushroom</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acIFGMDDTtg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Map (Rayman)</a> - Remi Gazel</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OnWJa3eEfI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Map 1: Jibberish Jungle</a> - Christophe Heral, Billy Martin</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E_aJ0PxahM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer E3 2015 Trailer</a> - ???</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA8NHGXRZbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12pm (Animal Crossing)</a> - Kenta Nagata</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STJm1RoLYLo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Off Him</a> - ???</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4tzqkAVS9E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Rebirth" from Sand Storm</a> - Keiki Kobayashi</li><li>Ryu's Theme (Super Smash Bros. fro Wii U) - ???</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ7ztebYKeY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Under the Sea</a> - Kiyohiro Sada, Minako Adachi</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR3Eh_516JQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hydrocity Zone Act 2</a> - No one can be trusted</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng1rQZ-nyUA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Splash Woman Stage</a> - Manami Matsumae</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEq5fUZOO68" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veniccio</a> - Tomohito Nishiura</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57FQ_L0lH5c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Water World</a> - Eveline Fischer</li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&amp;ion=1&amp;espv=2&amp;ie=UTF-8#q=super%20mario%20sunshine%20composer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Sea of Mare</a> - Koji Kondo, Shinobu Tanaka</li></ul>

56: Changing Things Up with Michael Birch (Flexstyle)

Shariq Ansari, also known as Darkesword, is one of the top minds at OverClocked ReMix and, as it turns out, a professor of Sonic the Hedgehog music trivia. He tells of tales of ReMix tournaments and last minute music production crunches before pondering how we've all changed as humans beings-- at least so far as music is concerned. To hear what he (and we) have to say, all one must do is tune in!Want to learn more about Shariq and his endeavors? Follow him on Twitter and check out OverClocked ReMix!This week's Open Question: "How have your music tastes changed over the years-- or have they?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyA Kingdom Fallen (Main Theme) - Sixto Sounds??? (DS) - Yuzo Koshiro??? (Retro) - Yuzo KoshiroTown Theme - Jake KaufmanSuper Sonic Racing (Sonic Pinball Party) - Tatsuyuki Maeda, Teruhiko Nakagawa, Yutaka MinobeCasino Paradise Zone Act 1 - Tatsuyuki Maeda, Yutaka MinobeKnuckles' Theme - Howard DrossinSonic 3D Blast Title (Genesis) - Jun SenoueAquatic Ruin Zone - We don't even know anymoreAquatic Base Zone Level 1 - Mariko NanbaAt Dawn - Jun SenoueNews sources:Final Fantasy II: RebellionAdventures of Pip OST

Shariq Ansari, also known as Darkesword, is one of the top minds at OverClocked ReMix and, as it turns out, a professor of Sonic the Hedgehog music trivia. He tells of tales of ReMix tournaments and last minute music production crunches before pondering how we've all changed as humans beings-- at least so far as music is concerned. To hear what he (and we) have to say, all one must do is tune in!Want to learn more about Shariq and his endeavors? Follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/darkesword" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and check out <a href="http://ocremix.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OverClocked ReMix</a>!This week's Open Question: "How have your music tastes changed over the years-- or have they?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94vt2yOdf7Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvk1ZRs9IUMhttp://rebellion.ocremix.org/#music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Kingdom Fallen (Main Theme)</a> - Sixto Sounds</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql8HgGIeUL8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">??? (DS)</a> - Yuzo Koshiro</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMVNqr_FrXw&amp;spfreload=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">??? (Retro)</a> - Yuzo Koshiro</li><li><a href="https://virt.bandcamp.com/track/town-theme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Town Theme</a> - Jake Kaufman</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiisjA3UlaY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Sonic Racing (Sonic Pinball Party)</a> - Tatsuyuki Maeda, Teruhiko Nakagawa, Yutaka Minobe</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLvHxd5JcjM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casino Paradise Zone Act 1</a> - Tatsuyuki Maeda, Yutaka Minobe</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT8M6OxXhK8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knuckles' Theme</a> - Howard Drossin</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypmjk7IhwoU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonic 3D Blast Title (Genesis)</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WbFERgkl88" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aquatic Ruin Zone</a> - We don't even know anymore</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnawUNz5o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aquatic Base Zone Level 1</a> - Mariko Nanba</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snqQlTaXsTc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">At Dawn</a> - Jun Senoue</li></ul>News sources:<ul><li><a href="http://rebellion.ocremix.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Final Fantasy II: Rebellion</a></li><li><a href="https://virt.bandcamp.com/album/adventures-of-pip-ost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adventures of Pip OST</a></li></ul>

55: Expanding Our Minds with Shariq Ansari (Darkesword)

Rich Vreeland

This week we have a very nice chat with Rich Vreeland, known to some as Disasterpeace, to others as the man behind the Fez soundtrack, and to Bryan as "that Cat Astro Phi guy." We cover all of the important things such as Splatoon's way funky tunes and also website domains for some reason (www.whalesarewhal.es coming soon). To top it off, Rich tallies up an impressive Train Your Brain score-- we think. The math was sort of confusing.Learn about all things Disasterpeace at his website (www.disaster.pizza, of course). You can also track him down on Twitter.This week's Open Question: "Do you play certain songs, albums, and artists to fit different moods?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyGrant Kirkhope plays Ukulele for Yooka-Laylee!! - Grant KirkhopeDwarven Stone Upon Dwarven Stone - Adam Skorupa, Krzysztof WierzynkiewiczSkies of Deception - Arika YamasakiAvengers - Alan SilvestriSuper Smash Bros. Melee Menu - Hirokazu AndoThe Dark World - Koji KondoL.A. Noir Theme - Andrew HaleTERNAL - Zan-zan-zawa-veiaWestopolis - June SenoueSarasaraland Online - codaSingle Player Theme / Gusher Gauntlet - Toru Minegishi, Shiho FujiiVampire's Ball (NES) - Jake KaufmanStairway to Revelation - flashgoodnessWars World News - Advance WarsOn the Beach of Dreams - Yasunori Mitsuda Rick the Hamster - Hirokazu Ando, IkegamiNews sources:Mario Sound Test compliation soundtrack a tribute to Nintendo from The Ongaku

This week we have a very nice chat with Rich Vreeland, known to some as Disasterpeace, to others as the man behind the Fez soundtrack, and to Bryan as "that Cat Astro Phi guy." We cover all of the important things such as Splatoon's way funky tunes and also website domains for some reason (<a href="http://www.whalesarewhal.es" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.whalesarewhal.es</a> coming soon). To top it off, Rich tallies up an impressive Train Your Brain score-- we think. The math was sort of confusing.Learn about all things Disasterpeace at his <a href="http://disasterpeace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> (www.disaster.pizza, of course). You can also track him down on <a href="https://twitter.com/disasterpeace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.This week's Open Question: "Do you play certain songs, albums, and artists to fit different moods?"How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94vt2yOdf7Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvk1ZRs9IUM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grant Kirkhope plays Ukulele for Yooka-Laylee!!</a> - Grant Kirkhope</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_jizNCiInw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dwarven Stone Upon Dwarven Stone</a> - Adam Skorupa, Krzysztof Wierzynkiewicz</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn90UMh8vg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skies of Deception</a> - Arika Yamasaki</li><li><a href="http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007VEZTPO/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avengers</a> - Alan Silvestri</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2Ax21yobJ0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Smash Bros. Melee Menu</a> - Hirokazu Ando</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BStjuHfP238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dark World</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00532LQDA/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L.A. Noir Theme</a> - Andrew Hale</li><li><a href="https://zan-zan-zawa-veia.bandcamp.com/track/ternal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TERNAL</a> - Zan-zan-zawa-veia</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shadow-hedgehog-official-soundtrack/id584342975" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Westopolis</a> - June Senoue</li><li><a href="https://mariosoundtest.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarasaraland Online</a> - coda</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35vdiqAANQo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Single Player Theme / Gusher Gauntlet</a> - Toru Minegishi, Shiho Fujii</li><li><a href="http://virt.bandcamp.com/track/vampires-ball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vampire's Ball (NES)</a> - Jake Kaufman</li><li><a href="http://store.flashygoodness.com/track/stairway-to-revelation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stairway to Revelation</a> - flashgoodness</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl-5CSTW8V4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wars World News</a> - Advance Wars</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRxmApO9gFg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the Beach of Dreams</a> - Yasunori Mitsuda </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxvaO9WaMfk&amp;list=PLz5gUls4mkX8Q5vwXb9uBe92HBeO-M5sD&amp;index=6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rick the Hamster</a> - Hirokazu Ando, Ikegami</li></ul>News sources:<a href="http://www.theongaku.com/posts/mario-sound-test-compilation-a-tribute-to-nintendo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mario Sound Test compliation soundtrack a tribute to Nintendo from The Ongaku</a>

54: Setting the Mood with Rich Vreeland (Disasterpeace)

Timaeus is a man of numerous talents, but the reason he's on the show today is because of his place in the video game music community. His ReMix skills are nothing to sneeze at, ladies and gentlemen, and he spares a few minutes to chat about how he (and we) found ourselves knee deep in the coolness that surrounds us.This week's Open Question: "How did you enter the video game community?"Explore the world of Timaeus on Twitter and his website!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyHow of the White Wolf - Adam Skorupa &amp; Kryzsztof WierzynkiewiczMemory Reconstruction - Olivier DeriviereExpress UG (Train Stage) - Ippo YamadaAzure Blue World - Jun SenoueSweet Mountain (Act 1) - Kenichi TokoiBattle for Justice [Chain Band version] - CHAIN Band All Hail Shadow - Magna-FiProfessor Sycamore's Theme - Shota KageyamaDarkwing Duck Theme - Yasuaki FujitaElevator - ???Stage Clear (Gunstar Heroes) - Norio HanzawaMega Man Battle Network 4 Theme - Toshihiko Horiyama

Timaeus is a man of numerous talents, but the reason he's on the show today is because of his place in the video game music community. His ReMix skills are nothing to sneeze at, ladies and gentlemen, and he spares a few minutes to chat about how he (and we) found ourselves knee deep in the coolness that surrounds us.This week's Open Question: "How did you enter the video game community?"Explore the world of Timaeus on <a href="https://twitter.com/timaeus222" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and his <a href="http://tproductions.comeze.com/about.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94vt2yOdf7M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How of the White Wolf</a> - Adam Skorupa &amp; Kryzsztof Wierzynkiewicz</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Memory-Reconstruction/dp/B00DJRD2A6/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1432956122&amp;sr=8-12&amp;keywords=memory+reconstruction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Memory Reconstruction</a> - Olivier Deriviere</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqsG3Laf-Ek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Express UG (Train Stage)</a> - Ippo Yamada</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Azure-Blue-World-Emerald-Coast/dp/B00NFVQ064/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1432956235&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=azure+blue+world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Azure Blue World</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Mountain-Act-1/dp/B00ADKUHVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1432956259&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sweet+mountain+act+1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sweet Mountain (Act 1) </a>- Kenichi Tokoi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Justice-Chain-Band-version/dp/B00WX0FZMI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1432956300&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=battle+for+justice+chain+band" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battle for Justice [Chain Band version]</a> - CHAIN Band </li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shadow-hedgehog-official-soundtrack/id584342975" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Hail Shadow</a> - Magna-Fi</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pokemon-x-pokemon-y-super/id741190064" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Sycamore's Theme</a> - Shota Kageyama</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeakYV1neeM&amp;index=1&amp;list=PL1BA56253E2B4B3BB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darkwing Duck Theme</a> - Yasuaki Fujita</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHcxBJxZ56E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elevator</a> - ???</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zp--QQuCH0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stage Clear (Gunstar Heroes)</a> - Norio Hanzawa</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tk2tMO0vfI&amp;list=PL8E7320F7FF6B2D22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mega Man Battle Network 4 Theme</a> - Toshihiko Horiyama</li></ul>

53: "Entering the VGM Community" with Timaeus

Emily Reese

We've upended the tea table again to bring you a fresh new format that ditches our old song-of-the-week deal for a variety pack of sorts. The show still kicks off with What Have You Been Listening To? but is now followed by the Open Question, News from the City, and Train Your Brain. What are these mysterious segments? Find out alongside your usual duo of hosts and Emily Reese of the Top Score podcast, our distinguished guest!You can follow Top Score (and consequently Emily herself) on Twitter, and check out the show page on Minnesota Public Radio as well.How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyOperation - Tetsukazu NakanishiBig Baroque Box - Various Artists (Can't remember which song-- there are a lot!)Banana Blitz Title - Hideki NaganumaTavern Tomfoolery - Peter McConnellTheme of Grandia - Noriyuki IwadareJungle Challenge - David WiseJungle - Grant KirkhopeAgainst the Clock - Peter McConnellThe Scavenger's Den - Jason GravesThe Spirit Tree (feat Aeralie Brighton) - Gareth Coker feat. Aeralie BrightonTrojan Shores - Mario AristopoulosHold Your Breath (Underwater) - Super Marcato Bros.

We've upended the tea table again to bring you a fresh new format that ditches our old song-of-the-week deal for a variety pack of sorts. The show still kicks off with What Have You Been Listening To? but is now followed by the Open Question, News from the City, and Train Your Brain. What are these mysterious segments? Find out alongside your usual duo of hosts and Emily Reese of the Top Score podcast, our distinguished guest!You can follow Top Score (and consequently Emily herself) on <a href="https://twitter.com/TopScorePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and check out the <a href="#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a> on Minnesota Public Radio as well.How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38t3d2xPN9g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Operation</a> - Tetsukazu Nakanishi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Baroque-Box-Various-artists/dp/B0098TPQ9O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1432393714&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=baroque+box" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Baroque Box</a> - Various Artists (Can't remember which song-- there are a lot!)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS5Ftxxn6m4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Banana Blitz Title</a> - Hideki Naganuma</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time/id595843657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tavern Tomfoolery</a> - Peter McConnell</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i36tXq7yK6c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theme of Grandia</a> - Noriyuki Iwadare</li><li><a href="http://davidwise.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jungle Challenge</a> - David Wise</li><li><a href="https://grantkirkhope.bandcamp.com/album/yooka-laylee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jungle</a> - Grant Kirkhope</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time/id595843657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Against the Clock</a> - Peter McConnell</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BOU7SKA/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scavenger's Den</a> - Jason Graves</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Tree-feat-Aeralie-Brighton/dp/B00TR9PBR2/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1432401490&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+spirit+tree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Spirit Tree (feat Aeralie Brighton)</a> - Gareth Coker feat. Aeralie Brighton</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trojan-Shores/dp/B00T5Z4TL2/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1432402095&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=trojan+shores" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trojan Shores</a> - Mario Aristopoulos</li><li><a href="http://music.supermarcatobros.com/track/hold-your-breath-underwater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hold Your Breath (Underwater)</a> - Super Marcato Bros.</li></ul>

52: "The Trouble of Discussing Music" with Emily Reese

Train Station at 8 returns with one last hurrah for the single song episode format! You heard right: times will be changing next week, but for now we take a look at Guild Wars 2 and its Saga of the Norn. Syl from fellow video game music podcast Battle Bards is by our side to brave the brass of Jeremy Soule-- who knows else we'll find along the way?If you want to follow Syl on Twitter, by all means, do so! We also recommend that you check out Battle Bards, a video game music podcast all about MMOs. Syl is 1/3 of the crew over there!Listen to "Saga of the Norn" here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyThe Tower of Eternity - Ryo KunihikoBeatbuddy Swing - Parov StelarLike a Seagull - Kazutaka Fujimoto, Keiichi Okabe, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Hiroyuki KawadaEl Dorado - Kohta TakahashiLiquid Air - Go ShiinaThe Unsung War - Keiki KobayashiDing Dong Dell ~ The Cat King's Castle - Joe HisaishiI So Hate Consequences - Relient KThe Adventure Begins - Christophe HeralSaga of the Norn - Jeremy SouleDragonsreach - Jeremy Soule

Train Station at 8 returns with one last hurrah for the single song episode format! You heard right: times will be changing next week, but for now we take a look at Guild Wars 2 and its Saga of the Norn. Syl from fellow video game music podcast Battle Bards is by our side to brave the brass of Jeremy Soule-- who knows else we'll find along the way?If you want to follow Syl on <a href="https://twitter.com/Gypsy_Syl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, by all means, do so! We also recommend that you check out <a href="http://battlebards.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battle Bards</a>, a video game music podcast all about MMOs. Syl is 1/3 of the crew over there!Listen to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EZJod0CuX4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Saga of the Norn"</a> here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Tower-Of-Eternity/dp/B002KHRX5Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431745241&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=the+tower+of+eternity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Tower of Eternity</a> - Ryo Kunihiko</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beatbuddy-soundtrack/id908207086" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beatbuddy Swing</a> - Parov Stelar</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0hfD9ONl8w&amp;list=PL4385054D3D733B93&amp;index=4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Like a Seagull</a> - Kazutaka Fujimoto, Keiichi Okabe, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kawada</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLBWd3om47s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El Dorado</a> - Kohta Takahashi</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9_h-MS1iRc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liquid Air</a> - Go Shiina</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ace-combat-5-unsung-war-music/id355276460" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Unsung War</a> - Keiki Kobayashi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ding-Dong-Dell-Kings-Castle/dp/B00DRS7B40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431746215&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=ding+dong+dell+cat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ding Dong Dell</a> ~ The Cat King's Castle - Joe Hisaishi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/I-so-Hate-Consequences/dp/B00D0RFM1M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431746260&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=i+so+hate+consequences" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I So Hate Consequences</a> - Relient K</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Adventure-Begins/dp/B00ENX4CNQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431746369&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+adventure+begins+rayman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Adventure Begins</a> - Christophe Heral</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EZJod0CuX4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saga of the Norn</a> - Jeremy Soule</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-original/id596951310?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragonsreach</a> - Jeremy Soule</li></ul>

51: "Saga of the Norn" with Syl

The 50th episode of Train Station at 8 is crowned with a video game deserving of the notably round number: Super Mario 64. Christophe Blondel, also known as CarboHydroM, is a dude with a deep appreciation for the art of music-making and star-collecting, so we've got him on board again. The three of us happily jump back into the magical painting of the past to compare Koji Kondo variations, make observations on how soundtracks changed with polygons, and simply remember good times.Christophe is on Twitter, by the way, and don't forget about his website!Listen to "Super Mario 64 Theme" here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyYou Will Know Our Names - ACE+Hometown - Yoko ShimomuraTry to Keep Up! (Athletic) - Super Marcato Bros.Jambone - Snarky PuppySuper Bell Hill - Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi, Yasuaki Iwata, Koji KondoPlessie's Plunging Falls - Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi, Yasuaki Iwata, Koji KondoChampion's Road - Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi, Yasuaki Iwata, Koji KondoSuper Mario 64 Title Theme - Koji KondoBowser's Theme (Super Mario 64) - Koji KondoPenguin Cap - CarboHydroMInside the Castle Walls - Koji KondoSlider - Koji KondoSnow Mountain - Koji KondoStarman Theme (Super Mario Bros.) - Koji KondoPowerful Mario - Koji KondoMetallic Mario - Koji KondoStarman Theme (Yoshi's Island) - Koji KondoCave Dungeon - Koji Kondo

The 50th episode of Train Station at 8 is crowned with a video game deserving of the notably round number: Super Mario 64. Christophe Blondel, also known as CarboHydroM, is a dude with a deep appreciation for the art of music-making and star-collecting, so we've got him on board again. The three of us happily jump back into the magical painting of the past to compare Koji Kondo variations, make observations on how soundtracks changed with polygons, and simply remember good times.Christophe is on <a href="https://twitter.com/CarboHydroM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, by the way, and don't forget about his <a href="http://carbohydromusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>!Listen to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgVUipXiqOc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Super Mario 64 Theme"</a> here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500002http://music.supermarcatobros.com/track/jump-on-in-overworldhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZyHLLQ5e8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Will Know Our Names</a> - ACE+</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX65poZ8jiE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hometown</a> - Yoko Shimomura</li><li><a href="http://music.supermarcatobros.com/track/try-to-keep-up-athletic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try to Keep Up! (Athletic)</a> - Super Marcato Bros.</li><li><a href="http://snarkypuppy.ropeadope.com/track/jambone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jambone</a> - Snarky Puppy</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI8slLrX0kA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Bell Hill</a> - Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi, Yasuaki Iwata, Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWV5vXu_eF0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plessie's Plunging Falls</a> - Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi, Yasuaki Iwata, Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gHxPLhnFCg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Champion's Road</a> - Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi, Yasuaki Iwata, Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GULbtJZryYw&amp;index=2&amp;list=PL8FA3FE759E7FEE2B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Mario 64 Title Theme</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzc2lj3YdI&amp;list=PL8FA3FE759E7FEE2B&amp;index=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bowser's Theme (Super Mario 64)</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="http://www.carbohydrom.net/music/song/penguin-cap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penguin Cap</a> - CarboHydroM</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnZu9uOH-nY&amp;list=PL8FA3FE759E7FEE2B&amp;index=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside the Castle Walls</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sG5YwPtetk&amp;list=PL8FA3FE759E7FEE2B&amp;index=17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slider</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfCuSNN37eE&amp;index=19&amp;list=PL8FA3FE759E7FEE2B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snow Mountain</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJx7E7uPXHk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starman Theme (Super Mario Bros.)</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KcwiiD3ilo&amp;list=PL8FA3FE759E7FEE2B&amp;index=28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powerful Mario</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KcwiiD3ilo&amp;list=PL8FA3FE759E7FEE2B&amp;index=28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metallic Mario</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KcwiiD3ilo&amp;list=PL8FA3FE759E7FEE2B&amp;index=28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starman Theme (Yoshi's Island)</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPJcOybiCKM&amp;index=27&amp;list=PL8FA3FE759E7FEE2B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cave Dungeon</a> - Koji Kondo</li></ul>

50: "Super Mario 64 Theme" with Christophe Blondel

 The talented Super Marcato Bros. have recently shared their double album tribute to Super Mario World and Yoshi's Island, Hello World, with... well, the world! We've got all three of them here to tell us the tale of how they stepped into Koji Kondo's venerable shoes and created two SNES soundtracks from the ground up. Karl, Marty, and Will always have interesting stuff to say and this is no exception, so pull up a seat and enjoy this most brotherly of episodes.You can find Karl and Will at the Super Marcato Bros. website and Marty on Twitter!Buy "Jump On In! (Overworld)" here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyHello World: Adventures in Mushroomland - Super Marcato Bros.Hello World: Journey to Dino Island - Super Marcato Bros.Super Mario World - Koji KondoSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - Koji Kondo

<a href="http://supermarcatobros.com/2015/04/16/bonus-episode-hello-world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>The talented Super Marcato Bros. have recently shared their double album tribute to Super Mario World and Yoshi's Island, Hello World, with... well, the world! We've got all three of them here to tell us the tale of how they stepped into Koji Kondo's venerable shoes and created two SNES soundtracks from the ground up. Karl, Marty, and Will always have interesting stuff to say and this is no exception, so pull up a seat and enjoy this most brotherly of episodes.You can find Karl and Will at the <a href="http://supermarcatobros.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Marcato Bros. website</a> and Marty on <a href="https://twitter.com/martybmusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>!Buy <a href="http://music.supermarcatobros.com/track/jump-on-in-overworld" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Jump On In! (Overworld)"</a> here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500002http://music.supermarcatobros.com/track/jump-on-in-overworld" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello World: Adventures in Mushroomland</a> - Super Marcato Bros.</li><li><a href="http://music.supermarcatobros.com/album/hello-world-journey-to-dino-island" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello World: Journey to Dino Island</a> - Super Marcato Bros.</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtG_l8YpbxI&amp;list=PL81FF4EB0856AAE97" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Mario World</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOYDnb2i1VM&amp;list=PLCE8727E41623DF97" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island</a> - Koji Kondo</li></ul>

49: "Jump On In! (Overworld)" with the Super Marcato Bros.

Metal Gear Solid 2 is a trippy ride, thanks in no small part to the oddball assortment of antagonists in rogue government unit Dead Cell. Jared Ettinger has gone toe-to-toe with these bosses and knows their theme song like the back of his hand, so together we revisit old friends on the unpredictable (musically and otherwise) Big Shell. Jared is on Twitter, and you could be too!Listen to "Yell Dead Cell" here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Stuff we talked about:Pixel PizzaMusic used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyReady Aim Fire - IncompetechForest Interlude - David WiseDisco Train - David WiseRelaxing in Nature - DJ CutmanThe Last Cake - Sebastian Martensson &amp; Joel SandbergStrange World ~ Marching Through the Fields - Koichi SugiyamaPalm Brinks - Tomohito NishiuraYell Dead Cell - Norihiko HibinoAuriel's Ascension (Prescription for Sleep) - Gentle LoveTheme of Splash Canyon - Tomonori Sawada

Metal Gear Solid 2 is a trippy ride, thanks in no small part to the oddball assortment of antagonists in rogue government unit Dead Cell. Jared Ettinger has gone toe-to-toe with these bosses and knows their theme song like the back of his hand, so together we revisit old friends on the unpredictable (musically and otherwise) Big Shell. Jared is on <a href="https://twitter.com/MrJettinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and you could be too!Listen to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6SVt7_4wSU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Yell Dead Cell"</a> here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Stuff we talked about:<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pixelpizza" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pixel Pizza</a></li></ul>Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ready Aim Fire</a> - Incompetech</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzEdyjGQAyYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYyMNXM8Kgg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forest Interlude</a> - David Wise</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4SigYFVA98" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disco Train</a> - David Wise</li><li><a href="http://music.djcutman.com/track/relaxing-in-nature-donkey-kong-country-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Relaxing in Nature</a> - DJ Cutman</li><li><a href="http://www.harmonyofheroes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Cake</a> - Sebastian Martensson &amp; Joel Sandberg</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWh7Qg8JRvY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strange World ~ Marching Through the Fields</a> - Koichi Sugiyama</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTLQiPelmss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Palm Brinks</a> - Tomohito Nishiura</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6SVt7_4wSU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yell Dead Cell</a> - Norihiko Hibino</li><li><a href="https://loudr.fm/release/prescription-for-sleep-game-music-lullabies/TMVzP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auriel's Ascension (Prescription for Sleep)</a> - Gentle Love</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Theme-of-Splash-Canyon/dp/B00AH9PP2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1428080046&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=theme+of+splash+canyon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theme of Splash Canyon</a> - Tomonori Sawada</li></ul>

48: "Yell Dead Cell" with Jared Ettinger

The epic conclusion to our trilogy of experimental episodes is here: A Case Study of Sonic Adventure 2. It's time to give this insane, wonderful, terrible, nostalgic soundtrack the detailed investigation in deserves, so buckle up for an episode that leaves no tune unturned. How did this Dreamcast swan song come to be? Who composed the music? How many different genres does it cover again? If you're looking for a comprehensive guided tour of Sonic Adventure 2's audiological escapades, this is the place to be.If you want to buy the complete Sonic Adventure 2 soundtrack, check out Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the official release. You can also buy the vocal tracks from Sonic Adventure games in both original and instrumental formats. Sega has finally made everything available in a tidy, legal, well-credited package, so hats off to them!If you want to quiz Stephen and Bryan on obscure Sonic facts, Twitter is the place to be.How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)  - Bryan KellySA2... Main Riff - Jun SenoueA Ghost's Pumpkin Soup - Tomoya Ohtani, Hunnid-PChu Chu Rocket Title - Tomoya OhtaniCoco Tapioka the Huge Dancer - Kenichi TokoiEvent: Reunion - Kenichi TokoiHigh and Broken - Fumi KumataniGreen Grove Zone 1 - Jun SenoueTakin' Me Down - HardlineOpen Your Heart - Crush 40Live &amp; Learn - Crush 40Escape from the City - Jun Senoue, Ted Poley, Tony HarnellMr. Unsmiley - Jun SenoueIt Doesn't Matter ver. 2 - Jun Senoue, Tony HarnellIt Doesn't Matter ver. 2 (Instrumental) - Jun SenoueEscape from the City (Instrumental) - Jun SenoueThat's the Way I Like It - Jun SenoueWon't Stop, Just Go! - Jun SenoueRumbling HWY - June SenoueDown in the Base - Jun SenoueChasing Drive - Jun SenoueUnknown from M.E. ver. 2 - Kenichi Tokoi, Hunnid-PUnknown from M.E. ver. 2 (Instrumental) - Kenichi TokoiSpace Trip Steps - Tomoya Ohtani, Hunnid-PThrow it All Away (Instrumental) - Fumie KumataniRhythm and Balance - Fumie KumataniRemember Me? M.F.M. - Jun SenoueTrespasser - Jun Senoue34°N, 12°E - Fumie KumataniBright Sound - Fumie KumataniChao Race Extended Mix (Doki-Doki Banana Chips Run Mix) - Tomoya Ohtani, Fumie KumataniChao Garden Extended Mix (Chao's Wack-Wack Up and Down the Ground Mix) - Tomoya Ohtani, Fumie KumataniEvent: The Last Scene - Fumie Kumatani

The epic conclusion to our trilogy of experimental episodes is here: A Case Study of Sonic Adventure 2. It's time to give this insane, wonderful, terrible, nostalgic soundtrack the detailed investigation in deserves, so buckle up for an episode that leaves no tune unturned. How did this Dreamcast swan song come to be? Who composed the music? How many different genres does it cover again? If you're looking for a comprehensive guided tour of Sonic Adventure 2's audiological escapades, this is the place to be.If you want to buy the complete Sonic Adventure 2 soundtrack, check out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sonic-Adventure-Original-Soundtrack-vol-1/dp/B00OVGR2LE/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426985187&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=sonic+adventure+2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Volume 1</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sonic-Adventure-Original-Soundtrack-vol-2/dp/B00OVGLLOS/ref=sr_1_3?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426985187&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=sonic+adventure+2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Volume 2</a> of the official release. You can also buy the vocal tracks from Sonic Adventure games in both <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hedgehog-Passion-Anthems-Attitude-Adventure/dp/B00NFVVEF6/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426985223&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=passion+%26+pride" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">original</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hedgehog-Passion-Anthems-Attitude-Adventure/dp/B00NFVPN7G/ref=sr_1_5?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426985223&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=passion+%26+pride" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instrumental</a> formats. Sega has finally made everything available in a tidy, legal, well-credited package, so hats off to them!If you want to quiz <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenKelly180" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=bryan%20adams&amp;src=tyah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan</a> on obscure Sonic facts, Twitter is the place to be.How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a>  - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OVGR4EE/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SA2... Main Riff</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OVGR2LE/ref=sr_1_2_rd?ie=UTF8&amp;child=B00OVGSATC&amp;qid=1426977532&amp;sr=1-2%3C/a%3E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Ghost's Pumpkin Soup</a> - Tomoya Ohtani, Hunnid-P</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ZPD0yZ-k8&amp;list=PLBEDF39BA3C8A282A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chu Chu Rocket Title</a> - Tomoya Ohtani</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TyMR1Ojc3Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coco Tapioka the Huge Dancer</a> - Kenichi Tokoi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Event-Reunion/dp/B00OVGSP1K/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426982530&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=event%3A+reunion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Event: Reunion</a> - Kenichi Tokoi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ALVMU42/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">High and Broken</a> - Fumi Kumatani</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7YZJxm5i6w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Grove Zone 1</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WH1A50/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Takin' Me Down</a> - Hardline</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFVVBGS/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk33" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open Your Heart</a> - Crush 40</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OVGN2IQ/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk31" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live &amp; Learn</a> - Crush 40</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OVGR8EA/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Escape from the City</a> - Jun Senoue, Ted Poley, Tony Harnell</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Unsmiley-for-Sky-Rail/dp/B00OVGLSXC/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426982901&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=mr+unsmiley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Unsmiley</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFVWDAG/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Doesn't Matter ver. 2</a> - Jun Senoue, Tony Harnell</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/It-Doesnt-Matter-ver-2-Instrumental/dp/B00NFVQKOG/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426982975&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=it+doesn%27t+matter+ver.2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Doesn't Matter ver. 2 (Instrumental)</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Escape-City-Instrumental-ver/dp/B00OVGSX0S/ref=sr_1_3?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983008&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=escape+from+the+city" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Escape from the City (Instrumental)</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Escape-City-Instrumental-ver/dp/B00OVGSX0S/ref=sr_1_3?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983008&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=escape+from+the+city" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That's the Way I Like It</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wont-Stop-Just-Green-Forest/dp/B00OVGRHMI/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983076&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=won%27t+stop%2C+just+go%21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Won't Stop, Just Go!</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OVGRYX0/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rumbling HWY</a> - June Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Down-Base-Hidden/dp/B00OVGS2NQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983138&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=down+in+the+base" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down in the Base</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Drive-for-Kart/dp/B00OVGS0VK/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983162&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=chasing+drive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chasing Drive</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unknown-from-M-E-ver-2/dp/B00NFVWGIA/ref=sr_1_3?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983189&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=unknown+from+m.e." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unknown from M.E. ver. 2</a> - Kenichi Tokoi, Hunnid-P</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unknown-from-M-E-ver-2-Instrumental/dp/B00NFVQO92/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983189&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=unknown+from+m.e." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unknown from M.E. ver. 2 (Instrumental)</a> - Kenichi Tokoi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Space-Trip-Steps-Meteor-Herd/dp/B00OVGSG82/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983360&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=space+trip+steps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space Trip Steps</a> - Tomoya Ohtani, Hunnid-P</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFVQQ4K/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Throw it All Away (Instrumental)</a> - Fumie Kumatani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Balance-White-Jungle/dp/B00OVGLQMU/ref=sr_1_4?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983500&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=Rhythm+and+Balance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhythm and Balance</a> - Fumie Kumatani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Remember-Me-M-F-M-Iron-Gate/dp/B00OVGM5D4/ref=sr_1_7?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983534&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=remember+me+sonic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remember Me? M.F.M.</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trespasser-for-Lost-Colony/dp/B00OVGM8GI/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983603&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=trespasser+sonic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trespasser</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/34%C2%B0N-12%C2%B0E-for-Mad-Space/dp/B00OVGMMTQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983689&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=34%C2%B0N%2C+12%C2%B0E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">34°N, 12°E</a> - Fumie Kumatani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Sound-for-Dry-Lagoon/dp/B00OVGMHX2/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983719&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=bright+sound+fumie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bright Sound</a> - Fumie Kumatani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Extended-Chaos-Doki-Doki-Banana-Chips/dp/B00OVGSSJO/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983760&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=Chao+Race+Extended+Mix+%28Doki-Doki+Banana+Chips+Run+Mix%29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chao Race Extended Mix (Doki-Doki Banana Chips Run Mix)</a> - Tomoya Ohtani, Fumie Kumatani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Extended-Chaos-Wack-Wack-Ground/dp/B00OVGSUVK/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983833&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Chao+Garden+Extended+Mix+%28Chao%27s+Wack-Wack+Up+%26+Down+the+Ground+Mix%29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chao Garden Extended Mix (Chao's Wack-Wack Up and Down the Ground Mix)</a> - Tomoya Ohtani, Fumie Kumatani</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Event-The-Last-Scene/dp/B00OVGN0JM/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426983878&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=event%3A+the+last+scene" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Event: The Last Scene</a> - Fumie Kumatani</li></ul>

47: A Case Study of Sonic Adventure 2

It's time for another experiment! Last week was Rhapsody Roulette #1, next week it'll be a Super Fun Secret, and this week it's our first attempt at a Freestyle episode. We show format the doormat so we can hang out free of stress to chat about whatever's musically on our minds. You can expect to hear about Club Nintendo's promotional Super Smash Bros. album, the profound work of Jeremy Soule, the pop music stigma, and Stephen's heartfelt appreciation for Home Made Kazoku (among many other subjects). So come in, relax! That's what we're doing.Stephen and Bryan are both on Twitter, in case you were wondering.How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Stuff we talked about:Super Marcato Bros. Favorites with the Kelly BrothersWhales are Whales Pod-CastMusic used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)  - Bryan KellyWho Likes to Party - IncompetechGround Theme / Underground Theme (Super Smash Bros. for 3DS) - Tesuya ShibataSuper Mario 3D Land Title Screen - Takeshi HamaShonen Heart - Home Made KazokuDragonborn - Jeremy SouleIwatodai Dorm - Shoji MeguroGoron City - Koji Kondo

It's time for another experiment! Last week was Rhapsody Roulette #1, next week it'll be a Super Fun Secret, and this week it's our first attempt at a Freestyle episode. We show format the doormat so we can hang out free of stress to chat about whatever's musically on our minds. You can expect to hear about Club Nintendo's promotional Super Smash Bros. album, the profound work of Jeremy Soule, the pop music stigma, and Stephen's heartfelt appreciation for Home Made Kazoku (among many other subjects). So come in, relax! That's what we're doing.<a href="https://twitter.com/StephenKelly180" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LordMeldorr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan</a> are both on Twitter, in case you were wondering.How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Stuff we talked about:<ul><li><a href="http://supermarcatobros.com/2014/12/01/episode-140-favorites-with-the-kelly-brothers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Marcato Bros. Favorites with the Kelly Brothers</a></li><li><a href="http://www.whalesarewhales.com/pod-cast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whales are Whales Pod-Cast</a></li></ul>Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a>  - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Likes to Party</a> - Incompetech</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH9gIL2-4qo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ground Theme / Underground Theme (Super Smash Bros. for 3DS)</a> - Tesuya Shibata</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWV3eGLwDvc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Mario 3D Land Title Screen</a> - Takeshi Hama</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shonen-Heart/dp/B004JDV02G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426289616&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=shonen+heart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shonen Heart</a> - Home Made Kazoku</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-original/id596951310" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragonborn</a> - Jeremy Soule</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzRqtW1C0Zo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iwatodai Dorm</a> - Shoji Meguro</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zip3u016uXE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goron City</a> - Koji Kondo</li></ul>

46: Freestyle #1

The birds aren't singing. There's an odd tingling in the air. The proverbial castle has been flipped upside-down. You know what this means, right? Train Station at 8 is introducing something new: Rhapsody Roulette. Instead of discussing a single song with somewhat prepared pre-show research, Stephen and Bryan are shuffling randomly through their iTunes libraries to chat about five songs in daring, off-the-cuff manner. It's messy, sure, but trying new things is the bomb.If you'd like to issue a formal complaint (or say howdy) tweet out to Stephen and Bryan on Twitter!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)   Bryan KellyBlue Star - Kenichi TokoiHeroes of the Storm menu theme - Glenn Stafford, Jason HayesMetered Parking - Karl B and the Soul SurgeonsTemple of the Five Dawns - ???The World Adventure (Piano Version)   Tomoya Ohtani, Takahito EguchiThe World Adventure (Orchestral Theme) - Tomoya Ohtani, Takahito EguchiWith Heat - Kota Hoshino, Akayo MinamiThe Field of Honor - Junichi NakatsuruLiving in the City (Instrumental) - Richard Jacques, TJ Davis

The birds aren't singing. There's an odd tingling in the air. The proverbial castle has been flipped upside-down. You know what this means, right? Train Station at 8 is introducing something new: Rhapsody Roulette. Instead of discussing a single song with somewhat prepared pre-show research, Stephen and Bryan are shuffling randomly through their iTunes libraries to chat about five songs in daring, off-the-cuff manner. It's messy, sure, but trying new things is the bomb.If you'd like to issue a formal complaint (or say howdy) tweet out to <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenKelly180" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LordMeldorr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan</a> on Twitter!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a>   Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Star-for-Casinopolis/dp/B00A9SDANW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425693607&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=blue+star+sonic+adventure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Star</a> - Kenichi Tokoi</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_F0x-zMHek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heroes of the Storm menu theme</a> - Glenn Stafford, Jason Hayes</li><li><a href="http://soulsurgeons.bandcamp.com/track/metered-parking-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metered Parking</a> - Karl B and the Soul Surgeons</li><li><a href="http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/games/music/wow-mists-of-pandaria.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Temple of the Five Dawns</a> - ???</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-World-Adventure-Piano-Version/dp/B00ALZ9R9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425693883&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sonic+unleashed+soundtrack+piano" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The World Adventure (Piano Version</a>)   Tomoya Ohtani, Takahito Eguchi</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-World-Adventure/dp/B00ALZ9WNU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425694035&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sonic+unleashed+soundtrack+the+world+adventure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The World Adventure (Orchestral Theme)</a> - Tomoya Ohtani, Takahito Eguchi</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1JoQ3PSbhQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">With Heat</a> - Kota Hoshino, Akayo Minami</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTxJYftHsc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Field of Honor</a> - Junichi Nakatsuru</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L635X2A/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Living in the City (Instrumental)</a> - Richard Jacques, TJ Davis</li></ul>

45: Rhapsody Roulette #1

Joe Walker

Alyssa Menes

It's high time Phantasy Star Online got its due, and we've got old pals Joe Walker and Alyssa Menes in our party to remind everyone what a musical masterwork that Dreamcast game is. Image of Hero (the character creation theme) is our subject this week, so prepare yourself for the smooth electronic groove of everyone's favorite (or at least top three) sci-fi/fantasy hybrid. You can find Joe and Alyssa on Twitter, which is where this whole episode idea began!Buy "Image of Hero" here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Stuff we talked about:[NUREN] The New Renaissance SpaceKappaA.C Menes MusicMusic used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyBeautiful Days - Masafumi TakadaDesert Highway - Satoshi OkuboPower Off, Power On! - ???COE-OPERATION - Jake KaufmanMango Tango - Jake Kaufman, Jessie SeelyImage of Hero - Fumie KumataniMario 64 File Select - Koji KondoPioneer 2 - Hideaki Kobayashi

It's high time Phantasy Star Online got its due, and we've got old pals Joe Walker and Alyssa Menes in our party to remind everyone what a musical masterwork that Dreamcast game is. Image of Hero (the character creation theme) is our subject this week, so prepare yourself for the smooth electronic groove of everyone's favorite (or at least top three) sci-fi/fantasy hybrid. You can find <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceKappa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ACMenes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alyssa</a> on Twitter, which is where this whole episode idea began!Buy <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/phantasy-star-online-songs/id339487345" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Image of Hero"</a> here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Stuff we talked about:<ul><li><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/916717037/nuren-the-new-renaissance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[NUREN] The New Renaissance </a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/PKBloggin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpaceKappa</a></li><li><a href="http://portfolio.acmenesmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A.C Menes Music</a></li></ul>Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DFnS29GbnM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beautiful Days</a> - Masafumi Takada</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzEdyjGQAyY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desert Highway</a> - Satoshi Okubo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2zpR5qA18A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Power Off, Power On!</a> - ???</li><li><a href="http://virt.bandcamp.com/album/nuren-broken-perfect-single-w-b-side" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COE-OPERATION</a> - Jake Kaufman</li><li><a href="http://virt.bandcamp.com/track/city-streets-2-mango-tango-neon-jungle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mango Tango</a> - Jake Kaufman, Jessie Seely</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/phantasy-star-online-original/id339474732" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Image of Hero</a> - Fumie Kumatani</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdDI53VeGAc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mario 64 File Select</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/phantasy-star-online-original/id339474732" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pioneer 2</a> - Hideaki Kobayashi</li></ul>

44: "Image of Hero" with Joe Walker and Alyssa Menes

It's time to celebrate the launch of Majora's Mask 3D, and our old Whales are Whales pal Cameron is back again to join in on the unsettled whispers and dismayed discoveries we all witness along the way. Understated with a tingly (not that Tingle) sense of mystery, the opening to this infamous Zelda title is the subject of this week's discussion. We stay up late and almost hallucinate to get this episode out on time, so pardon the mild madness-- it's only partially brought on by our own mortality reflected in that horrific moon's ember-orange eyes.If you want to follow Cameron on Twitter, we won't stop you!Listen to "Majora's Mask Opening" here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyEscape From the City - Ted Poley &amp; Tony HarnellIn Hushed Whispers - Trevor MorrisMajora's Mask Opening - Koji KondoFairy Flying - Koji KondoStone Tower Temple - Koji KondoStone Tower Temple Inverted - Koji KondoIkana Valley - Koji Kondo

It's time to celebrate the launch of Majora's Mask 3D, and our old Whales are Whales pal Cameron is back again to join in on the unsettled whispers and dismayed discoveries we all witness along the way. Understated with a tingly (not that Tingle) sense of mystery, the opening to this infamous Zelda title is the subject of this week's discussion. We stay up late and almost hallucinate to get this episode out on time, so pardon the mild madness-- it's only partially brought on by our own mortality reflected in that horrific moon's ember-orange eyes.If you want to follow Cameron on <a href="https://twitter.com/dell90wattac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, we won't stop you!Listen to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AortGYe1sTI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Majora's Mask Opening"</a> here!How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Escape-City/dp/B00A9SCQPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1424484492&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=escape+from+the+city" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Escape From the City</a> - Ted Poley &amp; Tony Harnell</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/In-Hushed-Whispers/dp/B00P3FY0RQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1424484530&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=in+hushed+whispers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Hushed Whispers</a> - Trevor Morris</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AortGYe1sTI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Majora's Mask Opening</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYQ-QbwAXBM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fairy Flying</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz_NK5HgR6Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Tower Temple</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_J9VlNOmJY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Tower Temple Inverted</a> - Koji Kondo</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuYCxuVKZkc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ikana Valley</a> - Koji Kondo</li></ul>

43: "Majora's Mask Opening" with Cameron Nutter

We're chilling out in our familiar, laid-back home of Animal Crossing this week to chat about its memory-filled title theme. There's not a guest in sight on this duo-based dive into the mellow, but we talk about lots of other cool video game music podcasts to make up for it. Also, we have some good news! Train Station at 8 is heading back to a weekly schedule as we strongly disliked the fourteen-day gap between episodes. Hey, we gave it a shot! Oh, oh, ALSO! In honor of a rather super great first year anniversary for Train Station at 8, I put together a reference guide for my favorite fellow video game music podcasts. Definitely go check that out if you want some nifty recommendations!Listen to "Animal Crossing Title" here!Don't forget to follow Stephen and Bryan on Twitter! It's fun for all ages.How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on Twitter, subscribing on iTunes, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme) - Bryan KellyNilin the Memory Hunter - Olivier DeriviereMemory Reconstruction - Olivier DeriviereIf You Believe - Zach Parrish (feat. Jeff Ball, Michaela Nachtigall &amp; Alex Ripple)To the Stars - Stephan Wells (feat. Laura Intravia)Where I Belong - SwitchfootFighting for Survival - Michael HoenigCrank the Heat Up!! - Jun SenoueCowabunga! (Technodrome ~ Let's Kick Shell!) - WillRock, Sixto SoundsAnimal Crossing Title - ???Battletoads Title - David Wise

We're chilling out in our familiar, laid-back home of Animal Crossing this week to chat about its memory-filled title theme. There's not a guest in sight on this duo-based dive into the mellow, but we talk about lots of other cool video game music podcasts to make up for it. Also, we have some good news! Train Station at 8 is heading back to a weekly schedule as we strongly disliked the fourteen-day gap between episodes. Hey, we gave it a shot! Oh, oh, ALSO! In honor of a rather super great first year anniversary for Train Station at 8, I put together a <a href="http://www.whalesarewhales.com/trainstationat8archive/2015/2/10/6hjg9q4zftvf31bdff6bkt8vt0z0ce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reference guide</a> for my favorite fellow video game music podcasts. Definitely go check that out if you want some nifty recommendations!Listen to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8S1IjOlzHA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Animal Crossing Title"</a> here!Don't forget to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenKelly180" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LordMeldorr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan</a> on Twitter! It's fun for all ages.How did you like this episode? If the answer is "lots" then consider following Train Station at 8 on <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainStationAt8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, subscribing on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/train-station-at-8/id875139947?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, or maybe sending an email to TrainStationAt8@gmail.com. Hearing from you would make our day and then some!Music used in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/train-station-at-8/chilling-with-the-monkey-porter-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chilling with the Monkey Porter (Train Station at 8 Season 2 Theme)</a> - Bryan Kelly</li><li><a href="https://supervgchristmasparty.bandcamp.com/track/flight-of-santa-man-mega-manhttp://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Roadshow-Castlevania-Symphony-Night/dp/B00OIJYMU8http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJRCVTE/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nilin the Memory Hunter</a> - Olivier Deriviere</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJRD2A6/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Memory Reconstruction</a> - Olivier Deriviere</li><li><a href="http://www.harmonyofheroes.com/finalsmash/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If You Believe</a> - Zach Parrish (feat. Jeff Ball, Michaela Nachtigall &amp; Alex Ripple)</li><li><a href="http://www.harmonyofheroes.com/finalsmash/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To the Stars</a> - Stephan Wells (feat. Laura Intravia)</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Where-I-Belong/dp/B005MW5MOA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1423866085&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=switchfoot+where+i+belong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where I Belong</a> - Switchfoot</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD01TBbroHo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fighting for Survival</a> - Michael Hoenig</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Heat-Up-Final-Egg/dp/B00NFVUJ3E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1423866193&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=crank+the+heat+up%21%21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crank the Heat Up!!</a> - Jun Senoue</li><li><a href="http://shellshocked.ocremix.org/#music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cowabunga! (Technodrome ~ Let's Kick Shell!) </a>- WillRock, Sixto Sounds</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8S1IjOlzHA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Animal Crossing Title</a> - ???</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kB6OXGVJ0c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battletoads Title</a> - David Wise</li></ul>

42: "Animal Crossing Title"

Out of all the many video game podcasts I listen to Train Station at 8 has a unique set-up with focusing on 1 song from a game. The hosts are interesting and have a vast knowledge and appreciation of games. Great reference to Animal Crossing and its good to see other grown men that are not afraid to admit there love for that series haha Keep them coming and I did like the break from the usual format witht the randomly selected tracks.

Fun and interesting formula!

This podcast is like talking to your friends about VGM. Lots of fun and a unique format.

Fun sitting back with the guys

Train Station at 8: A Video Game Music Podcast

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