[NOTE: This is a re-upload of an older episode that I accidentally deleted. While it's not my best show, and definitely not my most popular episode ever, I'm reposting it for the sake of complete-ness.] This episode is devoted to some ominous songs. The episode title does not include a question mark, and that is intentional. Special thanks to fellow VGM podcaster Bedroth the Chinbeard for providing the voice of North Tennessee State University. He’s the host of Very Good Music, which you can che...
Sep 16, 2023•53 min•Ep. 11
Let’s all go to our happy place with this great collection of cheerful tracks! Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art and also for that coveted Bluesky invite. 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 an episode of the Super Marcato Bros...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 35
VROOM VROOM with a collection of great tracks from racing 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 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, Tumblr, or Instagram as ShujinAcademyVGMClub. I’m also on Mastodon...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 34
To the best of my knowledge, Billy Dee Williams has never listened to this show, but if he did, I’m sure he’d love this grab bag episode. Check it out and enjoy a bunch of songs that have been rolling around on my list of tracks to play! 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 s...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 33
It's June, and that means Masters of VGM! Our 2023 theme is "Unsung and Up-and-Coming", and I’m honoring six composers in this episode that are making great VGM, even if they’re not household names yet. Listen to learn about honorees Ben Prunty, Megan McDuffee, Garoad, Andrew Jeremy, Hiroyuki Yanada, and Victoria Dominowski. 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 d...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 32
We’re taking another lap with the songs of the Lotus and Top Gear games, this time featuring the work of Patrick Phelan and Neil Biggin! The checkered flag is in sight! 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 r...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 31
Let’s drive off at top speed and explore the work of Barry Leitch on the Lotus and Top Gear 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 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 Mastodon at @ShujinAcademyVGMClub@mastodon...
May 18, 2023•54 min•Ep. 30
It’s a groovy VGM party with all these hip swinging songs that have a feel-good rhythm! 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 Mastodon at @ShujinAcademyVGMClub@mastodon.coffee or ...
Apr 20, 2023•59 min•Ep. 29
Spring is in the air! That special time of year when a young man’s fancy turns to vocal tracks! And for this episode, we’ll celebrate with a bunch of great vocal tracks from the 32-bit era. Special thanks for this episode goes out to my darling daughter, who made some great suggestions for the format. If you want to reach me, you can find me on Mastodon at @ShujinAcademyVGMClub@mastodon.coffee or on Discord as ProfessorTom#7512. I’m also on both Tumblr and Instagram as ShujinAcademyVGMClub. You ...
Apr 01, 2023•36 min
It’s a whole bunch of laid-back VGM to help you relax and focus. Don’t worry if you haven’t listened to the first three episodes in the Chilly McFreeze series; you’ll still be able to follow the plot here. Because there is no plot; it’s all relaxing, calm 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. Pix...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 28
These songs have come to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: 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. VGM podcast bro and shop proprietor RayjKayj. You can find his excellent podcast VGMporium anywhere you get your podcasts, and you can visit his website at https://vgmporium.wordpress.com/ . BokiBo...
Mar 02, 2023•58 min•Ep. 27
Avast, ye scurvy sea dogs! This episode be all about game music for pirates, be they pirate heroes or pirate villains or even just pirate ships! Special thanks for this episode goes out to: 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 podcast wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com. Special thanks also goes out to APR of the VGMbassy Discord server ...
Feb 16, 2023•57 min•Ep. 26
Let’s kick back, pour a drink, and vibe with this episode all about cool music! Every song here is good groovy hangout music for a laid-back time. 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 podcast wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at a barSILENCE.com. BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart. If you liked the VA-11 Hall-...
Jan 12, 2023•59 min•Ep. 25
It’s a special holiday episode of Shujin Academy VGM Club! We’ll celebrate the 4th of July by playing lots of American-themed songs about America! There aren’t any other notable holidays in December, are there? 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 podcast wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at a barSILENCE.com. Fellow VGM podcaster Drew Mackie of Singing...
Dec 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 24
This episode is all about smart game music that sounds like making a plan. Use it as the soundtrack to plot out your next heist with your gang, or to defeat those meddling superheroes! 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 podcast wherever you download podcasts, and you can find his website at https://barsilence.com/ BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twit...
Dec 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 23
This is a special bonus episode of Shujin Academy VGM Club, where Professor Tom sits down for a chat with his buddy Jon to talk about video games and life and stuff. Thanks to BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart. If you want to reach me, you can email me at shujinacademyvgmclub@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter (at least for now) at @ShujinVGMClub, on Instagram at ShujinAcademyVGMClub, and on Tumblr at https://www.tumblr.com/shujinacademyvgmclub . E...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This is an episode all about cheerful, feel-good VGM. These are some songs that’ll put a smile on your face and a rainbow in your heart! 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 podcast wherever you download podcasts, and you can find him on Twitter @BARSilenceVGM. BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart. If you want to reach me, you can emai...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 22
This episode is a look at pieces of VGM that appear somewhere other than their original games. Some of them are from ports, some of them are from sequels, some of them are from side-series games, and some are from entirely different games. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of BARSilence podcast for contributing art for this episode. You can and should find BARSilence podcast wherever you download podcasts, and you can find him on Twitter @BARSilenceVGM. Pi...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 21
For this episode, we’re going to take a whirlwind trip to the big city, and experience the vibrant culture and nightlife that draws people to a metropolis. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Fellow VGM podcaster Rayjkayj of VGMporium and entertainment podcaster Josh Grisham of Nerd Informants for this episode’s political ad. You can find RayjKayj on Twitter @VGMporium or @rayjkayj, and you can listen to VGMporium wherever you find podcasts. As for Mr. Grisham, you can find his shows Th...
Sep 15, 2022•38 min•Ep. 20
September 9 is a special day: Castmas! The day each year where we celebrate the Dreamcast, Sega’s swan song console. To prepare for this holiday, I’m devoting a whole episode to this groundbreaking system. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Every Dreamcast fan who keeps the spirit of Castmas in their hearts all year long, no matter what day it is. May Sega Claus bless you this Castmas. Jameson of BARSilence podcast for contributing art for this episode. You can and should find BARSilen...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 19
For the third episode in the Chilly McFreeze series of laid-back VGM, we’re playing a selection of chiptunes to help you relax. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Jameson of BARSilence podcast for contributing art for this episode. You can and should find BARSilence podcast wherever you download podcasts, and you can find him on Twitter @BARSilenceVGM. “Kurly” Keven Stevens for being the voice (and sound effects) of Potions. You can find him on Twitter at @KurlyKevinS. BokiBokiPixelArt...
Aug 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 18
Professor Tom is on a sabbatical, so his cousin Lefty the Cowboy takes us through the sound of country music in retrogaming. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: Bedroth of the Very Good Music and BGMania podcasts for being the voice of Choco Bill. Find him on Twitter @VGMPod. Jameson of the BARSilence podcast for creating art for this episode. Follow him on Twitter @BarSilenceVGM. BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart. If you want to reach me, you...
Aug 04, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 17
All your favorite VGM podcasters are doing a series called “Masters of VGM”, where we do episodes devoted to our favorite video game composers. For my fourth and final entry into this series, I’m talking all about the incomparable Yuzo Koshiro, composer for Streets of Rage 1 and 2, Etrian Odyssey, Ys I and II, the Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune series, and dozens of other games. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: –Bedroth of Very Good Music and everyone else who’s set up the Masters of V...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 16
All your favorite VGM podcasters are doing a series called “Masters of VGM”, where we do episodes devoted to our favorite video game composers. For my third entry into this series, I’m doing a career retrospective for Yoko Shimomura, best known for her work on the Kingdom Hearts series. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: –Bedroth of Very Good Music and everyone else who’s set up the Masters of VGM project and all the podcasters who are participating. You can follow the project’s Twitte...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 15
All your favorite VGM podcasters are doing a series called “Masters of VGM”, where we do episodes devoted to our favorite video game composers. For my second entry into this series, we’ll listen to the greatest hits of Shoji Meguro. This episode also serves as a de facto mixtape for the Persona games, since Meguro composed most of the music for the series. Special thanks for this episode goes out to: –Bedroth of Very Good Music and everyone else who’s set up the Masters of VGM project and all th...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
All your favorite VGM podcasters are doing a series called “Masters of VGM”, where we do episodes devoted to our four favorite video game composers. For my first entry into this series, I’m going through the greatest hits (and a few other songs) of my favorite VGM composer, Nobuo Uematsu. Special thanks to Bedroth of Very Good Music and everyone else who’s set up the Masters of VGM project and all the podcasters who are participating. You can follow the project’s Twitter account @mastersofvgm or...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Sometimes, a bad game has a good soundtrack. This episode is all about some terrific soundtracks from mediocre games. You can find the archives of Kotaku’s Morning Music feature at https://kotaku.com/culture/morning-music , and you can find the article that helped inspire this episode (and introduced me to the Waterworld soundtrack) at https://kotaku.com/waterworld-is-one-of-the-snes-best-soundtrack-delivery-1847021569 . Special thanks to Josh Grisham of Nerd Informants for recording the promo f...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The history of gaming has quite a few failed systems, in addition to the well-known consoles like the SNES and the PlayStation. The Neo Geo Pocket Color, the CD-i, the 3DO, the Atari 5200 - the list goes on and on. For this episode, we take a look at the sounds and history of one of the least-known systems of the 8-bit era: the Aipu FZ22, a console with a very limited library that never made it outside of Japan. If you want to reach me, you can email me at shujinacademyvgmclub@gmail.com . You ca...
Apr 01, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 10
After my first chill music episode, I decided to make another episode devoted to laid back VGM. I may even make some more in the future. This is an episode that’s heavy on the music, so if you like a lot of VGM without much talk in your VGM podcast, you’re in luck today. If you like the chill VGM concept and you want to hear more, check out my fellow VGM podcast KVGM The Last Wave at https://www.kvgmradio.com/ . If you want to reach me, you can email me at shujinacademyvgmclub@gmail.com . You ca...
Mar 22, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 9
For the first time ever, Shujin Academy VGM Club welcomes a guest. Save Point Sam (also known as Professor Tom’s son) joins the show to play some Pokémon songs and discuss the finer points of Pokémon with Professor Tom, who knows little of Pokémon beyond what he’s seen on TV. This is an interview-type show, and as you may imagine, the ratio of music-to-talk here is tilted fairly heavily towards the talk instead of the music. If you want to reach me, you can email me at shujinacademyvgmclub@gmail...
Mar 07, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
