Magus Media Productions

Chip Grooves Radio

Music EN ↓ 74 episodes

A celebration of video game soundtracks from every generation and the emotions we all have experienced through them. They can be beautiful, grandiose orchestras or intricately composed chip tunes. Either way, they help create the full experiences we have with games and should be honored. Mike and Jon are here to do just that. 

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Latest episode

Apr 17, 2026

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Episodes

CGR REEL REVIEW - Return to Silent Hill 17.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail Mike tackles a film adaptation for one of the most beloved horror games in his life. Is it everything he hoped it would be?  JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

CGR Relaunch! 03.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Jesse meet up after life's intervention. Busy schedules and retooling of the show caused an unexpected hiatus, but they're back! They discuss what they've been up to and future plans for the show.  JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Matt Uelmen 31.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Stay a while and listen! It's a juggernaut week today as Mike and Jesse sit down for a cozy conversation with the famed composer of Diablo, Torchlight and Hob!  JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Hob 17.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Jesse examine the atmosphere of Hob, by Runic Games. Matt Uelmen strikes again with another intense and lush soundscape that feels more like meditation than music. BUT THAT'S GOOD! JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Cyberia 20.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail The guys are back after an unscheduled hiatus. Mike Kapitan and Thomas Dolby compose this sci-fi thriller of a CD-ROM game. With unique textures and spy craft motif, they brought the levels and theatrics of the game to life in interesting ways. How does it fare today? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! ch...

COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT: Mike Kapitan Interview 04.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail You may have heard of him, perhaps not, but he is a composer from the early nineties. Most notably, he worked on the sci-fi title Cyberia, which is what brought him to Mike's attention at the ripe age of 10. Since then he has been busy in real bands, both composing and mixing artists' various works. Join us as we talk to him and get some of his thoughts on the experience...

VINYL GROOVES 1: Hollow Knight 27.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail The start of a new periodical! Mike and Jesse will be reviewing both new and old video game vinyls, discussing everything from sound, style, art all the way down to price and availability!  Come spin with us and maybe snag some new vinyl! JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Final Fantasy XVI 30.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail A long-time coming, the guys review another epic. Jesse reveals some exciting news and Mike embarrasses himself with a Final Fantasy VII Remake confession. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Hades 02.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Korb returns with his twangy take on Hell! Mike and Jesse enjoy listening while they discuss the game in all aspects and what emotional impact it had on them.  JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Final Fantasy Tactics 05.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata team up for one of gaming's finest scores. The Playstation 1 epic is chock full of medieval battles, corruption, greed and demons and this score captures it all. From fun romps in a wheat field to encountering horrific end-of-the-world demons, this score takes us from highs to lows and everywhere in-between. Mike and Jesse gush at the score...

Beyond Oasis 22.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Preshow discussion: The Game Awards, Game of the Year and most anticipated. Today's soundtrack finds the hosts a little at odds when Mike grapples with not enjoying it much. Yuzo Koshiro composes this action/RPG on the Genesis.  JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Uncle Fester's Quest 24.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Pre-game chat about FFXIV Mobile. Naoki Kodaka returns in this unexpected soundtrack. Mike was caught off-guard when he found out Kodaka composed this soundtrack, much to his enjoyment. Jesse recalls a brief history with the game himself. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Double Dragon 2: The Revenge 10.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Not as impactful as any of the fists or knees flying in the game itself, but it does have some punch. Mike and Jesse discuss how it stacks up to the original theme and question the out of place levels. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Nobuo Uematsu's Legacy 27.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Jesse sit down after news of his pseudo-retirement hit. While he isn't completely out of the spotlight yet, the time draws near. The guys take this moment to reflect on his illustrious career and how it has impacted not just gaming, but their personal lives. Taking select favorites from his entire career, they discuss what they love about them and the games they repr...

Streets of Rage 13.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Yuzo Koshiro strikes again! The hosts marvel at the dance fusion of the soundtrack and discuss how it may have been ahead of its time. Pre-game discussion includes Alien: Isolation sequel discussion and the Silent Hill 2 remake. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Chat Grooves Radio 2 02.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Sit back with Mike and Jesse as they discuss topics from video games to the risks Artificial Intelligence poses to humanity. Peppered in as always are some of the current tracks on our playlists. Grab a warm cup of coffee or cocoa as we usher in the winter months! JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsg...

Axelay 17.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Taro Kudo brings us his one and only fully-realized soundtrack and it's a banger. Konami released an obscure shoot 'em up in the early days of the SNES and it stood tall with the others. With experimental sound effects and themes, Kudo utilized the SNES sound chip to its maximum capability to bring a soundtrack that cemented it as one not to be missed.  JOIN OUR SOCIALS!...

Slay the Spire 20.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail The guys discuss this sleeper hit's wonderful soundtrack. For a card game it's a highly powerful soundtrack that reminds Mike of mid 90s RPGs.  JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Clash at Demonhead 06.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Not every soundtrack can be a banger. Mike and Jesse review a title that not everyone has heard of from deep in the NES catalogue for today's soundtrack. While the soundtrack has promise, it ultimately falls short. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Mega Man 2 21.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail It was inevitable. This soundtrack has been on everyone's minds for years. Mike and Jesse sit down to discuss one of the NES' finest soundtracks. Composed almost entirely by Takashi Tateishi, Manami Matsumae (of Mega Man 1 fame) is credited for her contributions to the first game as well as helping compose a new track. These two composers working together bring forth a f...

StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty 07.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail The guys discuss the return of one of RTS' most significant stories. With a blend of crunchy electric guitars, orchestra, electronica and even a fiddle or two, this soundtrack is on fire. From the backwoods feel Raynor's Raiders to the militaristic might of Mengsk, the soundtrack keeps the story ever present and engaging. Mike also says farewell to Jon, who will be takin...

Host Profile: Jesse 23.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Mike takes an opportunity to welcome Jesse to the crew. The two sit down for a nice conversation about his history with games and what music means to him with some excellent tracks peppered throughout. Join us for this relaxed episode. TECHNICAL ISSUES: Mike's recording source switched in the middle for some bloody reason, apologies.  JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.n...

Total War: Shogun 2 09.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail The boys welcome Jesse as a regular host by celebrating Jeff Van Dyck's gorgeous soundtrack. Van Dyck uses a handful of instruments to capture eastern melodies and sounds with great skill. Join us in welcoming Jesse and enjoy our review of this week's soundtrack. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT U...

Zelda: Breath of the Wild 02.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Jesse joins while Jon is out on business. The two discuss good and bad video game film adaptations before launching into their review. Breath of the Wild changed the game for many things and with such a different game naturally comes a vastly different soundtrack. Manaka Kataoka, Hajime Wakai and Yasuaki Iwata join forces to create a lush and expansive soundtrack unlike any other...

Doom (2016) 19.05.2024

Send us Fan Mail Initial discussion: Square Enix's sales woes. One man stepped up to deliver a soundtrack that changed the game. Literally. Mick Gordon's approach to electronic metal brings combat in the new iteration of Doom to new heights. Join Mike, Jon and Jesse as they relive the game and the flow state of battles because of Mick Gordon's talent.  JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediapr...

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