Episode #393 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth explore the creepy-crawly world of spiders and insects in video game music. From tragic cursed weavers to building-sized arachnid boss battles, discover how composers capture both our primal fear and fascination with arthropods through sound.

We're examining everything from mournful orchestral pieces to crushing rock guitars, exploring how music brings eight-legged horrors and buzzing nightmares to life. It's October on BGMania, and we're celebrating spooky season with some of gaming's most memorable encounters with nature's perfect predators!

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Spider Silk from Hades II [Darren Korb, 2025]
2. Battle With Silitha from Darksiders [Cris Velasco, 2010]
3. Main Theme from Last Year, Chapter 1: Afterdark [Danny Cocke, 2019]
4. You Never Stood a Chance from Choo-Choo Charles [Thomas Bellingham, 2022]
5. Hold On Tight! -Moskito- from Rayman [Rémi Gazel, 1995]
6. Stagnox, Armored Colossus from The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks [Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi, Asuka Hayazaki & Manaka Kataoka, 2009]
7. Oh No! WASPS!! from Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling [Tristan Alric, 2019]
8. Rom, The Vacuous Spider from Bloodborne [Yuka Kitamura, 2015]
9. Black Tiger from Resident Evil Remake [Shusaku Uchiyama, Makoto Tomozawa & Misao Senbongi, 2014]
10. Armogohma -First Half- from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess [Toru Minegishi, 2006]
11. Flight of the Zinger -Hornet Hole- from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest [David Wise, 1995]
12. Predator in the Dark -Nerscylla- from Monster Hunter 4 [Miwako Chinone, 2014]
13. Kytinn Lost Hive from Mortal Kombat 11 [Nathan Grigg, 2019]
14. The Horde Appears from Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair [Masafumi Takada & Jun Fukuda, 2015]

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Bonus Episode #55 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan re-enters the fog in Silent Hill f. After thirteen years of waiting, Silent Hill returns with a bold new entry that trades American decay for 1960s rural Japan. In this comprehensive review, we delve into Silent Hill f, exploring how developer NeoBards Entertainment and writer Ryukishi07 have reimagined the legendary horror franchise. From the fog-shrouded streets of Ebisugaoka to the nightmarish Otherworld shrine complex, we examine every aspect of protagonist Hinako Shimizu's harrowing journey through psychological terror, toxic relationships, and unwanted transformation.

This episode features an extensive breakdown of the game's stunning soundtrack, composed by Silent Hill veteran Akira Yamaoka alongside Kensuke Inage, Dai, and Xaki. We discuss how Yamaoka infuses his signature industrial sound with Japanese essence, and how Inage corrupts traditional gagaku court music into something nightmarish. We also cover the game's atmospheric presentation, melee-focused combat system, cultural symbolism, technical performance on PC, and whether this risky departure from series tradition successfully captures what makes Silent Hill special.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Dizziness Drawn to a Faint Flame from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
2. A Murmur from Dim Lips from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
3. Wandering in the Sorrow of Days Gone By -Mayoi Uta- from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
4. A Night Stained by Phantom Flowers from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
5. An Alluring Bond Descending into Shadows from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
6. Gloomy from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025]
7. The Wet Garden, Corridors of Darkness from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025]
8. Yearning Veiled in Crimson Robes from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
9. Mayoi Uta from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
10. TSUKIYONOINERIME from Silent Hill f [xaki, 2025]
11. Shichibi no Tasogare from Silent Hill f [dai, 2025]
12. Hougejaku from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025]
13. The Bird's Lament from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025]
14. Native f from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]

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Episode #392 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth continue the spooky month with one of gaming's most iconic archetypes, Mad Scientists! From whimsical inventors tinkering with impossible contraptions to sinister masterminds conducting horrific experiments, video game music has captured the full spectrum of scientific obsession gone too far.

We'll journey through laboratories both benign and terrifying, examining how composers balance intelligence with insanity, precision with chaos, and brilliance with moral bankruptcy. Prepare for bubbling potions, sparking machinery, and the cold, sterile atmosphere of corporate experimentation!

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Gyro's Hidden Stage from DuckTales Remastered [Jake Kaufman, 2013]
2. The Mad Scientist -Cranky’s Theme- from Donkey Kong 64 [Grant Kirkhope, 1999]
3. Battle VS Mad Scientist from LunarLux [Vanilluxe Pavilion, 2023]
4. Mad Scientist's Lab from Toxic Grind [Peter Reardon, 2002]
5. Dr. Neo Cortex from Crash Bandicoot [Josh Mancell, 1996]
6. Wily Machine from Mega Man 9 [Yu Shimoda, 2008]
7. E.G.G.M.A.N. from Sonic Adventure 2 [Jun Senoue feat. Paul Shortino, 2001]
8. Science vs Madness from Tesla Force [Sotiris Kremmydas, 2020]
9. Dr. Finkelstein's Song from The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge [Kengo Hagiwara & Masaya Tsunemoto feat. Jess Harnell & Chris Sarandon, 2004]
10. Mylon - Launch Site from Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal [David Bergeaud, 2004]
11. Dr. Doofenshmirtz Battle from Phineas and Ferb [Tomoyoshi Sato, 2009]
12. Edison Family / Tentacle Theme from Maniac Mansion [George Sanger, 1988]
13. E. Gadd's Theme from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon [Chad York, Darren Radtke & Mike Peacock, 2013]
14. Mad Scientist Dr. Cranken from Viewtiful Joe 2 [Sayaka Morita & Masami Ueda, 2004]

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BGMania B-Sides #33 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores the epic and evocative soundtrack of Hades II, the critically acclaimed roguelike from Supergiant Games. Perfect for a B-Sides in October!

The haunting score serves as the perfect backdrop for Melinoë's journey through the Underworld and beyond, featuring an incredible collection of tracks that blend orchestral grandeur with intimate vocal performances. Composed by Darren Korb and Austin Wintory, the music captures the mythological weight and emotional depth at the heart of this Greek epic.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. The Crossroads from Hades II [Darren Korb, 2025]
2. Sightless Shepherd from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Sam Gendel, 2025]
3. Song of the Isles from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Erin Yvette, Ashley Barrett & Judy Alice Lee, 2025]
4. Rock and a Hard Place from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Erin Yvette, Ashley Barrett & Judy Alice Lee, 2025]
5. Mountain of the Gods from Hades II [Darren Korb & Austin Wintory, 2025]
6. Olympus Aflame from Hades II [Darren Korb & Austin Wintory, 2025]
7. Lap of Luxury from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Kristin Naigus, 2025]
8. Fated Glory from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Colin Ryan, 2025]
9. The End of Time from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Louis Cole, 2025]
10. Time Belongs to Us from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Colin Ryan & Ashley Barrett, 2025]

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Episode #391 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. October has arrived! Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth kick off the spooky month with one of horror's most unsettling rural themes - Scarecrows & Cornfields! Silent sentinels watching over abandoned farms, endless corn mazes where danger lurks just out of sight, and the primal fear of isolation in wide open spaces create the perfect atmosphere for Halloween terror.

But not every cornfield hides monsters! From bone-chilling boss battles and survival horror chases to surprisingly cheerful field themes and absurdist comedy, this episode has it all!

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Boss -Scarecrow- from Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Videogame [Jake Kaufman, Kristopher Carter, Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis, 2010]
2. Nightmare Castle -Stage 7- from Splatter Master [Naotoshi Nishino, 2004]
3. Old Westfall -Day- from World of Warcraft [Jason Hayes, 2004]
4. Psycho Storm -Scarecrow- from Ghost Rider [Timo Baker, 2007]
5. Corn Field from Linkle Liver Story [Hidehiko Enomoto, 1996]
6. Corn Field -Instrumental- from Friday Night Funkin' - Vs. Dave and Bambi: Neutron Rush [Magencopy, 2022]
7. Corn Field Memories from Irozuki Tingle no Koi no Balloon Trip [Masanori Adachi, Tomoko Sano & Kiyoshi Hazemoto, 2009]
8. Killer Corn (or is it Wheat?) from MediEvil Remastered [Andrew Barnabas & Paul Arnold, 2019]
9. Cornfield Chase from Outlast II [Samuel Laflamme, 2017]
10. The Maze from Cornmaze Craze [Elmok, 2021]
11. Happy Shabby Life -Daytime Walking on Scarecrow Field- from Chulip [Hirofumi Taniguchi, 2002]
12. The Scarecrow from Night of the Harvester [Unknown, Unreleased]
13. The Scarecrow from Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare [Peter McConnell, 2014]
14. Top Secret from Maize [Jeff Elliot feat. Nick Walsh & Steve D'Angelo, 2016]

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Bonus Episode #54 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. The storm is far from over. Kaelen and Torren's desperate flight from the massive Cindercloak airship leads them deeper into the treacherous Stormweave Isles, where floating islands spin in perpetual tempest and the very air crackles with corrupted magic. As they seek refuge among storm-wracked ruins and forgotten shrines, uncomfortable questions begin to surface about allies, enemies, and the true cost of the choices that shattered the Starbinder Order generations ago.

In this second installment of our four-part radio drama, the foundations of trust begin to crack under the weight of hidden histories and painful revelations. The past refuses to stay buried, and some secrets carry a price that echoes through the present.

New allies emerge from unexpected places, while familiar bonds are tested by forces beyond anyone's control. As our heroes navigate both physical dangers and the treacherous landscape of shifting loyalties, they edge closer to truths that will reshape everything they thought they knew about their world.

Content Note: This fantasy adventure contains themes of betrayal, magical violence, and family conflict.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Divine Beast Vah Medoh from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [Yasuaki Iwata, 2017]
2. Echoes of Atlantis from Conan Exiles [Knut Avenstroup Haugen, 2018]
3. From Past to Present from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Jeremy Soule, 2011]
4. In Hushed Whispers from Dragon Age: Inquisition [Trevor Morris, 2014]
5. Ezio's Family from Assassin's Creed II [Jesper Kyd, 2009]
6. Unbroken from The Last of Us Part II [Gustavo Santaolalla, 2020]
7. The 13th Struggle from Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX [Yoko Shimomura, 2014]
8. Moonlit Melody from Bloodborne [Yuka Kitamura, 2015]
9. Never Fade Away from Cyberpunk 2077 [P.T. Adamczyk, Marcin Przybyłowicz & Paul Leonard-Morgan, 2020]
10. Suicide Mission from Mass Effect 2 [Jack Wall, 2010]

VOICE CAST

• Narrator - Bryan Clutter
• Kaelen - Bryan Clutter
• Torren - Kyle Vaughn
• Elyndra - Lindsey Vaughn
• Whispers - Brian Booth
• Varn - Bryan Clutter
• Brenn - Kyle Vaughn
• Cindercloak Scout - Brian Booth
• Additional Voices Provided by AI

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Episode #390 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of September 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 79!

We dive into hidden gems from obscure 90s titles, showcase massive new releases that are defining 2025's gaming landscape, and celebrate the incredible diversity of listener submissions that keep this show thriving. Whether you're here for atmospheric detective mysteries, unhinged metal chaos, or beautifully crafted JRPG storytelling, this episode is sure to have something for you to enjoy.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Prayer Children from Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree [Hitoshi Sakimoto, 2025]
2. Main Theme from Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club [Takeshi Abo, 2024]
3. Hacking My Brain from Yars Rising [Megan McDuffee, 2024]
4. No Dissonance from Frostpunk 2 [Piotr Musiał, 2024]
5. Erecta My Hamburger Baby from Jets'n'Guns [Machinae Supremacy, 2004]
6. Sunrise on The Train -Terry Bogard Theme- from Garou: Mark of The Wolves [Akihiro Uchida, Masato Horiuchi & Yasuhiro Naka, 1999]
7. Staff Roll from Frantic Flea [John Anguish, 1996]
8. The Way They Walk in Liberl from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter [Hayato Sonoda, 2025]
9. Confession from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter [Hayato Sonoda, 2025]
10. Hollow Light of the Sealed Land from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter [Wataru Ishibashi, 2025]
11. Glasgow Smile from VARLET [OSTER project feat. Minori Suzuki, 2025]
12. This Land from Borderlands 4 [Des Rocs, 2025]
13. Shuten Order from Shuten Order [Masafumi Takada, 2025]
14. Take Your Shot -Boss Theme- from Squirrel With A Gun [Scott DeEntremont feat. hypnotical, 2024]

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BGMania B-Sides #32 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores the atmospheric and driving soundtrack of Earthion, the intense side-scrolling space shooter featuring the legendary compositional work of Yuzo Koshiro.

Known for his groundbreaking work on classics like Streets of Rage and Actraiser, Koshiro brings his signature electronic mastery to this recently released gem, crafting a soundscape that perfectly captures the weight and intensity of a space shooter. Koshiro's ability to merge cutting-edge electronic production with memorable melodic hooks shines throughout, delivering tracks that feel both futuristic and timeless. Whether you're a longtime fan of Yuzo Koshiro's work or simply love expertly crafted video game music, this B-Sides episode showcases why Koshiro remains one of the medium's most innovative composers.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Dawn of Earthion from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
2. The Vanguard Awakens from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
3. Hyperion from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
4. Endless Horizon from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
5. Stonefang Depths from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
6. Burning Rush from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
7. Space Fight 2025 from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
8. Exo-War Bastion from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
9. Final Gambit from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
10. Aerial Drive from Earthion [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]

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