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BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

RPGera
Video Game Music
Nintendo
Nobuo Uematsu
Aeloria
Halloween
Rpgera
World Of Warcraft
Nintendo Switch 2
Tee Lopes
Zyra
Persona
Lunar Remastered Collection
Level 5
Fantasy Life I: the Girl Who Steals Time
Fireworks
Donkey Kong Bananza
Kaelen
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Wheel World

BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast is a video game music and discussion show where we never play the same track more than once... or at least try not to! Every Wednesday and several Sundays, Bryan & Bedroth (and Kyle once a month) from RPGera present a selection of VGM for your listening pleasure based on a theme, series, composer, individual game, or an eclectic mix with Radio Hour to close each... more

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Episode #446 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are signing the intake forms, snapping on the hospital bracelets, and checking themselves into the gloomiest wards in gaming for an episode all about Asylums & ... more

Episode #445 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are dusting off a forbidden tome, lighting a single candle, and peering into the cosmic unknown with a tribute to the master of weird fiction himself: H.P. Love... more

Bonus Episode #80 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews Silent Hill: Townfall, the first full-length entry in the series played entirely in first person, from Scottish studio Screen Burn Interactive and co-published... more

Episode #444 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, spooky season is here, and Bryan and Bedroth are kicking off October by strapping on the proton packs, gassing up the Ecto-1, and answering the call for New York's most famous pa... more

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Recent Guests

Prof. Jeff
Executive producer; PhD in comparative religion; host of Listening Religiously
Episode: BGMania B-Sides: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Alfrén Caro
Guest host making a return appearance
Episode: April Fools
OK Impala
ROM hacker from the Netherlands; creator of Embers of Mana
OK Impala / Embers of Mana
Episode: BGMania B-Sides: Embers of Mana
Olivier Derivière
Composer for South of Midnight
Episode: Spotlight: South of Midnight w/ Olivier Derivière!
Alex Messinger
Host of A VGM Journey
Episode: BGMania B-Sides: Donut Dodo
Allister Brimble
Renowned video game composer with over 35 years of experience
Episode: Composer Appreciation: Allister Brimble (with Interview!)

Hosts

Bryan
Host of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast; discusses and curates tracks and platform focus.
Bedroth
Co-host, provides analysis and commentary on tracks; hosts with Bryan.
Kyle
Guest/host for Spotlight segments, appears monthly; adds perspective on specific titles.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • Guys

    They have two podcasts on here I think

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lofi music chill love
    United States3 months ago
  • A passionate Podcast

    I really love the engagement and love BGMania gives, the podcast have given me a wider perspective on games and music I haven’t been aware of prior to the moment of starting to listen to the podcast. Much love and a highly recommended podcast, 5 stars ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisXswe
    Finland7 months ago
  • Great VGM Podcast

    I’ve been listening for years, and in its current form, this is the best VGM podcast out right now. Bryan is a great host and the show has really excelled since Bedroth has become a cohost. There is a ton of content and the different formats of the shows keep things fresh, from full fledged themed episodes to the shorter B-sides and radio hours. I really enjoy the musical reviews and spotlights as they act like game reviews with lots of good music playing throughout. I travel long distance for w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barely Able
    United States8 months ago
  • Great for discovering new VG music

    I’m enjoying this podcast very much, please keep it up! Since you avoid repeating content, I’m constantly discovering new games and composers (for example I hadn’t heard of cuphead before and it is amazing music!) this is my go to podcast, I listen pretty much daily and highly recommend it.

    One critique about the format - now (in 2025) the music is divided into blocks with talking segments in between. The talking is just too long, typically 30 min of no music. The episode length has also increa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SchrodingersKatz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Podcast location

    Curious, I can’t find you all on Spotify anymore. Are you an Apple podcast exclusive now? Thanks, and love the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phenominal!
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate diverse formats (full episodes, B-sides, radio hours) and in-depth music analysis.
The community and host rapport are frequently highlighted as a standout feature for sustaining long-term engagement.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, music-forward format and strong host dynamics.
Many listeners value easy-going, no-filler banter paired with deep dives into game soundtracks.

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BGMania B-Sides: Embers of Mana
Q: Who are you? What would you like our listeners to know about you and where they can find any of your work?
I am OK Impala, a ROM hacker from the Netherlands who has released multiple overhauls like Super Mario Kart Epic Racers, Zelda II: Amida's Curse, and Embers of Mana; you can find my work on major ROM hacking sites and my own website at okimpala.net.
Spotlight: South of Midnight w/ Olivier Derivière!
Q: How did you translate the Southern Gothic atmosphere into the music for the soundtrack?
We wanted something inspired rather than accurate, capturing the essence of Southern culture without strict adherence.
Spotlight: Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Q: How do you feel getting back into Mario & Luigi?
It's really great overall, and this new entry feels much more like Superstar Saga than any other one.
BGMania B-Sides: Cassette Beasts
Q: Is there anything else that you want to say about this game, or any of the tracks, or the music in general that we didn't get to talk about?
It's on Game Pass. Go play it.
BGMania B-Sides: Cassette Beasts
Q: So what are we talking about today, sir? Why are you here?
We are talking about my soundtrack of 2023. Cassette Beasts, baby.

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A vibrant, music-forward show that dives into video game soundtracks through themed episodes, deep-dives into composers, and multi-format formats like full-length theme explorations, fast-paced B-Sides, and monthly Radio Hours. Hosts Bryan and Bedroth lead convivial, opinionated discussions that balance track-by-track analysis, development context, and personal anecdotes, with Kyle joining monthly for guest perspectives. The rhythm blends detailed musical critique with broad cultural context, often spotlighting underappreciated composers and era-spanning game scores. A standout trait is the consistent commitment to variety: one-off deep dives, long-form reviews of new releases, and a community-driven, reverent yet playful tone that keeps ex... more

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