8-Bit Bards

8-Bit Bards is a podcasting platform where we listen to video game music & discuss those compositions in detail. If you have a passion for video games, video game soundtracks or you're an aspiring video game composer, this is the podcast for you! :)

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Episodes

The Messenger And/Or Deliverer (8-Bit Bards #13)

What's this!? An episode!? In this day and age? Craaaaazy! Welcome to season 2, where nothing has changed, whatsoever! Come join us, as we investigate one of our beloved video games and it's Genesis-y soundtrack... The Messenger!

Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Smash Bros Jukebox (8-Bit Bards #12)

Ever wanted to listen to the Smash Brothers Ultimate soundtrack on shuffle? Well, Cam & Jaime did it! Enjoy these classic and epic compositions from ALL across gaming!

Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Classic Tunes (8-Bit Bards #11)

On this episode of the podcast we talk about some of the oldies but goodies. We discuss why they are so memorable and why we love them.

Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Favourite Video Game Music 2 (8-Bit Bards #10)

It's time to go back into the past ;) Let Cam & Jaime reminisce some more with some of our favourite video game music tracks of all time! Join us, won't you? :D

Jan 08, 2019•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Vocal Music In Video Games (8-Bit Bards #9)

Yes, we somehow managed it! Though finding AMAZING vocal music in Video Games wasn't as hard as initially thought! Join Cam & Jaime as we listen & discuss some of our most memorable Vocal tracks!

Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Shovel Knight (8-Bit Bards #8)

You know that feeling when you're camping, and you remember that if you're short on cash, you just get that shovel and dig up that fireplace for more money?... Join us won't you, as Cam & Jaime review the AMAZING music soundtrack to Shovel Knight :D

Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 8

High Quality H20 (8-Bit Bards #7)

We're so glad you could join Cam & Jaime on this cruise around the world! We can't wait to go deep sea diving, and eventually get consumed by Jaws... All while listening to tranquil water music from Video Games! What a deal!

Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Mystical Ninja 2 (8-Bit Bards #6)

You're probably thinking "Oh they've made up some silly title again"... Nope, this is the game's title! Prepare your socks, because Cam's taking Jaime on a crAAAAAZy trip through the soundtrack of Mystical Ninja 2: Goemon's Great Adventure!

Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Welcome To Overworld (8-Bit Bards #5)

Hey.. HEEEEEEY! Get up! It's a beautiful day outside! Get to that town and stock up that inventory! Cam & Jaime have overworld music to discover! We're waiting for you... Don't forget Epona! You promised, remember?

Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Mario Kart Cat 8 (8-Bit Bards #4)

No it's not a typo! We swear on Misty cat... Join Cam & Jaime as we discuss the glorious soundtrack of the 2nd most realistic driving simulator of the modern era - Mario Kart 8! (2nd only to the best of them all - Daytona USA)

Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Relax, Don't Do It! (8-Bit Bards #3)

I understand that you're stressing out about that thing you mentioned? Allow Cam & Jaime to help you chill out with some examples of relaxing music from Video Games! :) Also featuring fake Bob Ross... For non-copyright infringing reasons...

Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Songs On Fire! (8-Bit Bards #2)

We're LITERALLY on FIRE!... We mean the music, not us... But that'd be hilarious! Join your regular hosts Cam & Jaime as we discuss Fire Music in Video Games :D

Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Favourite Video Game Music (8-Bit Bards #1)

Join your regular inexperienced hosts Cam & Jaime, as we kick start this podcast with some our favourite video game music tracks ever! (Spoiler Alert: It was REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEALLY difficult)

Aug 26, 2018•1 hr 58 min

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