117 episodes

Welcome to The VGMbassy! You're listening to a podcast celebrating video games, video game music, and the online community of fans who love them. Each show will feature Ed Wilson (PixelTunes Radio, Impulse Project, Audio PanicRoom) and a rotating cast of guest host "VGMbassadors" who will share with us their gaming passions.

The VGMbassy The VGMbassy

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Welcome to The VGMbassy! You're listening to a podcast celebrating video games, video game music, and the online community of fans who love them. Each show will feature Ed Wilson (PixelTunes Radio, Impulse Project, Audio PanicRoom) and a rotating cast of guest host "VGMbassadors" who will share with us their gaming passions.

    Episode 101: Mystery Indie Bundle VGM 2

    Episode 101: Mystery Indie Bundle VGM 2

    As we head into our triple-digit episode numbers, Ed has brought back a fun show concept last seen on episode 44: the Mystery Indie Bundle VGM series! With the exception of our first track, all of the music played today are from games that were purchased as part of a blind pack of Steam keys. Ed has hand-picked some of his favorite music from those titles, making for a fun and eclectic episode. We’ve got music from Dominick Ninmark, Dale North, SonicPicnic, and more!

     



    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!

    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Kung-Fu Carlito, Muddle MADness, Scott McElhone, Periodical, Chris Murray, Mike Stark, Keyglyph, Kyle Krull, Chris Meyers, The Diad, Professor Tom, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy

    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





    The Tracklist:

    1 – “Ghost on the Road” from Pacific Drive (PC, 2024) composed by A Shell in the Pit (Gordon McGladdery)

    https://ashellinthepit.bandcamp.com/



    2 – “Here We Go (Again)” from Dead Estate (PC, 2021) Composed by Major

    https://majorwipeout.bandcamp.com/

    3 –  “Gaul Hard Fight” from Asterix & Obelix XXL Romastered (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, 2020) Composed by Fabrice Bouillon-LaForest (original game, GBA, PS2 and GameCube) and arranged by Valentin Lafort

    4 – “Returning to the Refuge” from Sparklite (PC, PS4, XB1, Switch, Android, 2019) Composed by Dale North

    https://dalenorth.bandcamp.com/



    5 – “Grand Mountain Radio 105.5” from Grand Mountain Adventure (Android, PC, 2022) Composed by Viktor Sehr and Sebastian Sehr

    6 – “The Guardian Forest” from For the King (PC, 2018) Composed by John Robert Matz

    https://johnrobertmatz.bandcamp.com

    7 – “Collective Consciousness” from Danger Scavenger (PC, 2020) Composed by Szymon Weiss

    https://szymonweiss.bandcamp.com/



    8 – “Stage 1 (Neon Crisis) from Bot Vice (PC, Switch, 2016) Composed by Dominick Ninmark

    Bot Vice Original Soundtrack | Dominic Ninmark

    9 – “Nabel’s Theme” from Strikey Sisters (PC, 2017) Composed by Dominic Ninmark

    Strikey Sisters Original Soundtrack | Dominic Ninmark

    10 – “What’s on the Menu?” from Speedrunners (PC, 2016) Composed by SonicPicnic

    https://sonicpicnic.

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Embassy Exclusive 54: The 100th Episode Afterparty

    Embassy Exclusive 54: The 100th Episode Afterparty

    Fresh off the heels of our 100th episode spectacular, the Embassy Exclusive crew continues the festivities with more memories, fun topics, and some great music!





    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Jason Letourneau for the podcast theme song!

    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Periodical, Kung-Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Mike Stark, KeyGlyph, Kyle Krull, The Diad, Daryl Bowers, Tom Hunt, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





    The Tracklist:

    1 – “Barren Corridors” from Timespinner (2018) Composed by Jeff Ball



    2 – “Title Theme (Beeper Version)” from Fairlight (ZX Spectrum, 1985) Composed by Pennsoft



    3 – “Next Steps” from Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain (PC, 2024) Composed by Lena Raine

    • 1 hr 40 min
    Episode 100: The 100th Episode Celebration!

    Episode 100: The 100th Episode Celebration!

    The day is finally here! Ed, his wife Myla, and their youngest kiddo Logan are all decorating the Embassy for a blowout 100th episode celebration. This one is packed with special guests, cameo appearances, and the debut of the NEW VGMbassy Theme Song, arranged by PAPRIUM co-composer Trevin Hughes, aka Dredd!

    Ed is hosting a BYOV party, where each guest brings their own VGM tune that reminds them of the VGMbassy in some way. Each segment sees the arrival of a new guest, all of whom have been VGMbassadors on previous shows and prominent members of the podcast’s community. Lots of memories and laughs (and a few touching moments) are had throughout this plus-sized episode, wrapping up with some exclusive news regarding the next era of the VGMbassy. We’re continuing the celebration onto our Embassy Exclusive show at the end of the month, so please write in (or send a voice recording) to thevgmbassy@gmail.com and shout out your favorite guests, shows, and memories, and we’ll include it on the episode!

     



    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!

    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Kung-Fu Carlito, Muddle MADness, Scott McElhone, Periodical, Chris Murray, Mike Stark, Keyglyph, Kyle Krull, Chris Meyers, The Diad, Professor Tom, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy

    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





    The Tracklist:

    1 – Cameron Werme: “Praying Hands (VRC6 Version)” from Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge (GB, 1991) Composed by Hidehiro Funauchi and Arranged by Cameron Werme

    2 – Bedroth: “Flight” from Panzer Dragoon (Saturn, 1995) Composed by Yoshitaka Azuma

    3 – Alex Messenger: “Wakakusa GCC Spring Theme” from Swingerz Golf (GC, 2002) Composed by Takeshi Arai

    4 – The Diad: “The Grind” from Going Under (Switch, PS4, PC, XB1, 2020) Composed by Felix Peaslee and Chong the Nomad

    5 – UtopiaNemo: “Backpack” from Grindstone (iOS, Android, Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, 2019) Composed by Sam Webster

    6 – Ryan Steel: “Journey Through Time” from Fire Emblem Warriors (Switch, 3DS, 2017) Composed by Yosuke Kinoshita, Kosuke Mizukami, Shinichiro Nakamura, and Hiromu Akaba

    7 – Dan Laughton: “Patology” from Pato Box (PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, XB1, Vita, 2018) Composed by Controvol (Luis Vázquez De Lara Padilla)

    8 – Chris Murray: “Throbbing Heartbeat (Event Battle 3)” from Ys X -Nordics- (PS4, PS5, Switch, 2023) Composed by Mitsuo Singa

    9 – Kung-Fu Carlito: “Fight and Flight” from Rivals of Aether (PC, XB1, 2015) Composed by Flashygoodness

     

    • 3 hr 3 min
    Embassy Exclusive 53: Grumpy Baby New Year

    Embassy Exclusive 53: Grumpy Baby New Year

    Welcome to 2024! The theme of the day is a look back at 2023. Each host brings a list of their accomplishments, picks and pans, and some of their favorite VGM too! As always, we’ve got input from our dear listeners as well. Get some great game recommendations, and find out which OSTs were our community’s favorites!





    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Jason Letourneau for the podcast theme song!

    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Periodical, Kung-Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Mike Stark, KeyGlyph, Kyle Krull, The Diad, Daryl Bowers, Tom Hunt, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





    The Tracklist:

    1 – “Praying Hands” from Castlevania 2: Belmont’s Revenge (1991, Gameboy) Composed by Hidehiro Funauchi



    2 – “Boss Battle: Critical Clash 2” from Octopath Traveler 2 (PC, PS, NSW 2023) Composed by Yasunori Nishiki



    3 – “Don’t Preheat Your Oven Because If You Do The Song Won’t Play” from Pizza Tower (PC, 2023) Composed by ClascyJitto, Mr. Sauceman, and POST ELVIS

    • 1 hr 22 min
    Episode 99: Chiplash! When Demoscene and Video Games Collide – with Todd

    Episode 99: Chiplash! When Demoscene and Video Games Collide – with Todd

    We all love chiptune VGM, right? So many composers have written magical tunes for 8 and 16 bit console hardware. What some folks may not know is that there are also thousands of pieces of music written for these systems that weren’t meant for video games at all. On today’s show, Ed and Embassy Exclusive cohost Todd have selected a few amazing chiptune tracks from the demoscene. To make things interesting, their main focus of conversation is to imagine what kinds of hypothetical video games these amazing songs might feel at home in! So buckle up! When the worlds of the demoscene and video games collide, you may find yourself with a nasty case of Chiplash!

    Check out the tracklist for links to the indie artists that are featured on today’s show.



    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!

    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Kung-Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Mike Stark, KeyGlyph, Kyle Krull, The Diad, Daryl Bowers, Tom Hunt, Cameron Chiles, Muddle MADness, and Dan Laughton.

    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy

    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





    The Tracklist:

    1 – “Movement 1” by Tristan Perich from the album 1-bit symphony (2010)

    Tristan Perich’s Bandcamp

    2 – “Crimson Beech” by Lutin from the album nanoloop 2.3 comp – a selection of nanoloop 2.3 tracks (2010)

    Album Download

    3 – “April 10th” by Zen Albatross (2009)

    Bandcamp Link

    4 – “Cherry Cola” by Kommisar from the album Mercury (2015)

    Kommisar’s Bandcamp

    5 – “The Cluster & the Cloud” by Dubmood from the album Lost Floppies Vol. 2 (2013)

    Dubmood’s Bandcamp

    6 – “Vampire Explosion” by H-Pizzle from the album The Tale of the Fable of the Legend of HPizzle (2010)

    H-Pizzle’s Bandcamp

    7 – “Pizza Pizza” by Algar from the album Chiptunes in Stereo (2012)

    Algar’s Bandcamp

    8 – “Into the Lion’s Den” by Willrock from the album Illusion of the 3rd World (2019)

    Willrock’s Bandcamp

    9 – “Leeds” by Boy vs Bacteria from the album Waste No Sound (2013)

    Boy vs Bacteria’s Bandcamp

    10 – “Some Dealings with the Office of Magic” by Musho from the album Swamps of Eden (2014)

    • 1 hr 28 min
    Embassy Exclusive 52: Addicted to Holidays

    Embassy Exclusive 52: Addicted to Holidays

    It’s our last episode of 2023! For this festive Christmas Eve release, the EE boys gather around their warm microphones and chat about a number of fun topics. Todd starts a chat about regrettable game purchases with a few amusing anecdotes. Joe wants to know which games have captured us in its clutches of addiction, citing games like Dead Cells as his personal vice. To round out the show, Ed wants to know how geek culture is tied into our listeners’ holidays, and what gaming traditions we’ve started. We hope everyone has a great holiday, a fantastic New Year, and we’ll see everyone in 2024!





    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Jason Letourneau for the podcast theme song!

    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Periodical, Kung-Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Mike Stark, KeyGlyph, Kyle Krull, The Diad, Daryl Bowers, Tom Hunt, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





    The Tracklist:

    1 – “Devil’s Lab” from Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster (PC, Switch, PS, Xbox, 2022) originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu



    2 – “Clock Tower” from Dead Cells (PC, Switch, PS, Xbox, 2017) Composed by Yoann Laulan



    3 – “It’s Not Ice! (Stage 4)” from Magical Chase (TG-16, 1993) Composed by Masaharu Iwata

    • 1 hr 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

Forrest.Shamlian ,

Fantastic

Ed is a man of culture, as are the guests who appear on his show. As a nostalgic VGM fan, I’m always elated when one of my own personal favorites appear in his playlists, and hearing their tasteful banter on the song and game is a delight. Long live the Mbassy!

Rocket8711 ,

All hail the Prime Minister

Prime minister Ed has created a community that’s full of creative and kind people whom all have come together for one main purpose; great game music. Always informative and humble, here’s hoping that this community never ends. Thanks Ed. We’d be lost without you.

Sincerely,
The Last Rican

TheMessenger94 ,

Great stuff

Ed’s show is pretty great

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