Shujin Academy VGM Club

Since 1999, OverClocked ReMix ( https://ocremix.org/ ) has been a part of the video game music community. It began as a showcase of game music from fans, and it’s grown into a library with years of history and game remixes. The community began releasing themed albums full of songs in 2003, and several of those albums have covered various Final Fantasy games. This is the second of two episodes feat...

Since 1999, OverClocked ReMix ( https://ocremix.org/ ) has been a part of the video game music community. It began as a showcase of game music from fans, and it’s grown into a library with years of history and game remixes. The community began releasing themed albums full of songs in 2003, and several of those albums have covered various Final Fantasy games. In this first of a two-episode series,...

There are sunglasses. They are cool sunglasses. So cool that you’ll need them while you vibe through these seventeen cool songs. If you liked this episode, there are a few other recent VGM podcast episodes you may want to check out.  Fellow VGM podcast Pixel Beat just did an episode featuring songs with a cool vibe, and you can hear it at https://pixelbeatpod.buzzsprout.com/1797351/episodes/189611...

In the Bible, chapter 4 verse 1 of the Apostle Paul’s second letter to the Croatians, says “Yea, the Tree of Wisdom doth produce fruit that creates sweet tones, and unto them ye shall listen and be enlightened.” And to celebrate April 1st, which is called Wisdom Tree Day after this Bible verse and definitely not celebrated as any other kind of holiday, we’ll be listening to songs from Wisdom Tree,...

The fine folks at Enhance reached out to me and asked if I’d show off some of the soundtrack for Lumines Arise, along with their other games like Tetris Effect and Rez Infinite. And I said yes, because all three of those soundtracks are great, so that’s what this special bonus episode is all about.  Special thanks for this episode goes out to: CJ from Enhance for approaching me and asking if I’d d...

For the 69th episode, we’ll be hearing a nice set of calm tracks, adding another entry to my ongoing Chilly McFreeze series.  Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. (Mention new episode about Kaze no NOT...

Special guest host Samson Escapades joins us from “How Much in Bison Dollars?” for a special look at a whole bunch of tracks from fighting games, some of which are fondly remembered and some of which have been forgotten. (Maybe even rightfully forgotten, in a few cases.)  Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You...

An ordinary refueling stop turns dangerous when Rando Calrissian’s space cruiser gets stolen, leaving him stranded on the second moon of Monmoor Delta. But when Rando tries to get a ticket to somewhere, anywhere else, he runs afoul of the bewitching green-skinned Crura Fallopian and her syndicate. What does Crura want? And how is she connected to the mysterious Comboy Conglomerate, the company tha...

All my cats have been named after video game characters, so this very personal episode is about those cats, their various namesake characters, and some music from the relevant games.  Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website...

We’re headed back to the fairway for more golf game greatness! Listen to this one and hear from professional golf legends like Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples, and Chi-Chi Rodríguez! Or at least some video games that they got paid to endorse. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wh...

It’s the inaugural induction into the VGM Hall of Fame! Listen to hear the classic soundtracks that are getting honored! Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  The originators of the Masters of VGM proj...

It’s a stupendous smiley stack of happy songs, coming to make you feel good and take all your worries away! Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  Show sponsor the Shadaloo Department of Treasury and th...

We’re matching colors, bursting bubbles, and clearing blocks with this playlist of songs from all kinds of puzzle games! There are several links and notes for this episode: I started off my first music block with a song from the original arcade release of Blockout, and if you’re interested in playing it, you can play it on a web browser at https://blockout.nu/ . (Note that it works fine with a com...

We’re back to the vibe zone with another episode full of cool, groovy hangout music. Make yourself a good drink and enjoy this one. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  Tom and Reese (and their guest...

Take to the gritty streets of the urban jungle to seek revenge in this episode full of tough street sounds.  Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  Drew Mackie, host of the Singing Mountain podcast, whi...

It’s an exciting hour of competition and fabulous prizes as we check out four games with great soundtracks! Come on down! Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing excellently-themed cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  Josh Grisham of Nerd I...

These are hopeful songs about a better tomorrow.  Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.  During the show, I mentioned the...

Tomorrow comes today with this collection of futuristic tracks! Some of them are from games set in the future, and some just sound like the future. Listen for a taste of life in the dystopian world of 2025.  Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, a...

Rando Calrissian had just docked at the megacasino on Humora Gamma, where he’d planned on relaxing with some drinks and winning a few jackpots at the rellack table. But when a mad scientist’s experimental new starship engine gets sabotaged, Rando’s thrust into a tangled grab bag of VGM tracks that may prove fatal! Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILE...

These are more songs that have come to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitt...

This the episode, now to hear the strange songs. New time for your listening with Professor Tom. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  My lovely waifu and darling children for their honest testimonials...

It’s time to take a break with another Chilly McFreeze episode full of calm, relaxing VGM. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPix...

It’s time to get back in the groove with another collection of funky jams! Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  Josh Grisham of Nerd Informants for help with the promo. You can find Nerd Informants on...

Take a quest with these songs. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.  BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.  If you want to reach me, you can find me on Threads,...

Not quite three years ago, after listening to a lot of VGM podcasts, I decided to make my own game music podcast, with blackjack and hookers. For my fiftieth episode, I’m leaning into the “blackjack and hookers” theme by featuring a variety of songs about gambling! Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can an...