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Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music Podcast

Rob Nichols and Pernell Vaughan
Video Game Music
New Jersey Gamer Symphony Orchestra
Mega Man
Video Games
Super Smash Bros.
Black History Month
Super Smash Bros Live
Jazz Fusion
Hollow Knight
Smash Bros Tournaments
Remixes
Sega Genesis
XVGM Radio
Community
Fighting Games
Castlevania
Indie Games
Final Fantasy
Halloween
High School Experiences

We love great video game music and want to share it with you! Every week Rob and Pernell pick a topic, choose some tracks, and we listen and discuss each one! You might get a little nostalgic, or find some new favorites, either way it's always a good time!

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The R&P crew are back at it again with another weird topic and great video game music! This time it’s all about puppets! Characters who are puppets, and characters who control other characters. This is a common theme in many games, and you just know ... more

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Why do we love Mega Man games so much? How do we get our online aliases? And do we keep them forever? These are the big questions we're asking with our very special guest: The composer for the new indie game Decline's Drops, ModalModule! Mr. Module t... more

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It's April, and here at Rhythm & Pixels HQ that can only mean one thing: vampire hunting season has begun! Don't forget to where your high-vis gear and necklace of garlic! Keeping you company on your drive home is your favorite host, Radical Rob! We'... more

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Buckle your seatbelt and check your rearview mirror, because it's time to drive baby! You may be thinking about a nice leisurely drive to work this morning, but we promise that will not be the case after listening to Pernell's MORNING RUSH! Speed cam... more

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Recent Guests

Gonzalo Varela
Composer of Fight and Rage
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Episode: R&P Chat 39-3 Games and Food of the Year
Chris Schenstrom
Host of Gameable Audio
Gameable Audio
Episode: Episode 38-8 Oops! All Bonus Rounds with Chris from Gameable Audio!
Chris Wisner
An avid game music enthusiast and guest on the podcast
Episode: R&P Chat 38-7 Limit Breaking 2: Electric Boogaloo with Chris Wisner!
Chris Taylor
A guest joining the discussion about Mega Man and cartoons
Episode: R&P Chat 38-2 Mega Man and Other Cartoons with Chris Taylor

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Pernell
Co-host of Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music Podcast; long-running contributor.
Rob Nichols
Host and co-host; provides music expertise and enthusiastic commentary.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • A duo made for greatness

    This is one of my top favorite podcasts on Video game music, Rob comes in with a lot of passion for music and hard games he rarely completes, and Pernell is an absolute beast on VGM knowledge and completes videogames on hard modes like crazy!

    If you like passion, fun anecdotes and banger music, this is the place to be!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisXswe
    Finlanda month ago
  • VGM, the king of music in other media

    Hi Rob and Pernell,

    I am a long time listener, first time suggester. For some reason, I couldn’t send you my topic/track suggestions through your email, so here I am.

    For the topic, I was thinking that you guys could do Mobile Madness, an episode of music from only IOS or Android games.

    For the track, I want to suggest this song from Angry Birds Epic, ā€œKing Pig and His Manic Minionsā€, composed by Trollhorn a.k.a Henri Sorvali.

    When I played this game on my phone for the first time, I thought i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luigi's cat face
    United States4 years ago
  • Pob and Rernell

    The one thing I love most is the bonus round. You guys always find some awesome covers. Keep up the good work.

    Sincerely,

    The Last Rican

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BRocket87
    United States6 years ago
  • Each episode is filled with fantastic VGM. Many of the tracks I heard on the show are now part of my collection. Also listen for the bonus round to learn of VGM cover artists as well.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    xxMetaKnightxx
    6 years ago
  • Love

    Just an awesome and videogame loving podcast from two crude dudes! šŸ”„šŸ¤˜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngryAndy81
    Sweden6 years ago

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Hosts have strong chemistry and keep conversations lively with fresh themes.
Insightful banter and deep knowledge of game music that feels approachable for newcomers and veterans alike.
High production quality and diverse track selections that celebrate both classics and newer releases.

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Episode 39-7 Puppets with ModalModule
Q: What was the initial concept or vibe for Decline's Drops, and how did the world design influence the music you composed?
The initial vibe was folky and acoustic, built from Draz's guitar idea, and as the game progresses, the action ramps up which pushed the music to become more energetic and patch together themes across worlds.
Episode 39-7 Puppets with ModalModule
Q: Which track would you like to listen to first? Are the ones that you brought with you today?
I'd like to start with a track from Final Fantasy XIII, Choose to Fight by Masashi Hamauzu, and then we'll discuss the context and guesses around its puppetry theme.
R&P Chat 38-8 Hoagies, Subs, and Other Jawns
Q: Chris, what are some of the last two or three board games that you played that stuck out to you?
The one that really stuck out was my purchase of the 42nd edition of Cosmic Encounter, which I played recently and had a lot of fun with.
Episode 38-6 In Concert with the NJGSO!
Q: So can you think of a track from a particular game that you would like to have the orchestra perform, but you haven't attempted it?
I want to work on a couple of arrangements myself. I love the Kid Icarus soundtrack, and I would love to do a medley of that, but I feel like it's so fun.
Episode 38-6 In Concert with the NJGSO!
Q: Is this a favorite of the orchestra to play, or is this?
I think one of them for sure. I feel like this and Bloodborne, like the ones we showed tonight, were all big hits at the group.

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Two hosts celebrate video game music with enthusiastic banter, deep dives into tracks, and nostalgic storytelling. Episodes span retro game soundtracks, analyses of influential composers, and themed rounds that highlight both classic and indie titles, with occasional guests and live banter that keeps the conversation fresh. Listeners likely enjoy thoughtful music discussion, broad game history, and approachable nerdy humor that makes complex topics feel welcoming.

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