Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music Podcast
by Rob Nichols and Pernell Vaughan
We love great video game music and want to share it with you! Every week Rob and Pernell pick a topic, choose some tracks, and we listen and discuss each one! You might get a little nostalgic, or find some new favorites, either way it's always a good time!
Episodes
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Episode 40-2 Tattoos
Just in time for Halloween! An episode that is not about scary or spooky games at all! Rob and Pernell were chatting about nerdy tattoos and we had to record an episode about it! We talk about what great games and characters mean the most to us, why and where we would put them on our body. Just…
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R&P Chat 40-2 Halloween and Old Nerd Days
It's spooky season, so you know that what means: Rob and Pernell talking about classic anime conventions, Halloween parties, and dealing with racism! What's your favorite Halloween costume, and how does it stack up with ours? How is Pernell going to fit all those board games in his house? Will…
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Episode 40-1: Rhythmic Games
Okay hear us out: Rhythm games but not in rhythm games. You’ll love it. Fight monsters, escape dungeons, romance NPCs all to the beat! Mashing up video game genres is nothing new, but Rob and Pernell have an extra soft-spot for rhythm games. This week on the show we’re gushing about the latest in...
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R&P Chat 40-1 Welcome Back Nostalgia Trippin
The dust has settled, the boxes are unpacked, and we’re back in the studio for another chat episode! This one slides heavily into personal nostalgia for music, Rob’s past tracker pseudonyms, and Elio’s pizzas. Enjoy some slick Chrono Trigger covers and hop back in the booth with Rob and Pernell,...
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Episode 39-10: Two Topic Tuesdays
Why have just one topic for your podcast? We are locking-in and dual-wielding topics this time! Mix up your jazzy and chip-tune vibes with some light video game chat! It’s an interesting mix of heavy tunes and chill vibes that will make you smile and think: why are walking like this? Let’s enjoy...
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R&P Chat 39-10 Shin Megami Pizza
Pull up a chair, we’re happy to see you! Rob and Pernell are in the studio waiting for you, and chatting about games and movies! We’ve got some news about the show (taking a month off), and chatting about some of the history and behind-the-scenes details of the show. Also lots of Shin Megami…
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Episode 39-9: The Title Screens of Our Lives
We are partnering with some other shows this month (Thanks Martyrus at Re-VGM!) to explore the topic of Title Tracks. These are traditionally songs featured on an album of the same name, setting the tone and theme for the whole album. In this case, we’re looking at title theme music of games that...
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R&P Chat 39-9 Our Favorite Liminal Spaces, Ranked!
We know it’s not October, but there’s always time for some spooky shows! These chat episodes have become a way for Rob and Pernell to recommend to each other shows, movies and games! Rob promised to watch some crappy movies on a recent flight, and they were something else. We also chat about the...
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Episode 39-8 Music for Private Investigations and Gumshoes
It was storming outside when the podcast walked into my office. We’re celebrating the new game Mouse P.I. for Hire, and REALLY celebrating the music by composer Patryk Scelina! So we’re looking at detective games, and shooters! Mixing it up and putting it in an old Mickey Mouse cartoon! Listen to...
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R&P Chat 39-8 Pernell B. Jordan and Rob’s movie watchlist
Welcome to Rhythm & Pixels! But before we listen to music and talk about old Simpsons episodes, let’s chat! Literally, we need to sit down and have a talk. We chat about shows we’re watching, and cool movies we’re looking forward to seeing. And then we try to convince each other to watch stuff!...
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Episode 39-7 Puppets with ModalModule
The R&P crew are back at it again with another weird topic and great video game music! This time it’s all about puppets! Characters who are puppets, and characters who control other characters. This is a common theme in many games, and you just know Rob had a hard time not picking exclusively…
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R&P Chat 39-7 Decline’s Drops, Monikers and Mega Man with ModalModule!
Why do we love Mega Man games so much? How do we get our online aliases? And do we keep them forever? These are the big questions we're asking with our very special guest: The composer for the new indie game Decline's Drops, ModalModule! Mr. Module talks about his history with gaming, the…
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The Morning Rush – Ep 8 with Rob
It's April, and here at Rhythm & Pixels HQ that can only mean one thing: vampire hunting season has begun! Don't forget to where your high-vis gear and necklace of garlic! Keeping you company on your drive home is your favorite host, Radical Rob! We're trying out names this month, do you like it?...
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The Morning Rush – Ep 7 with Pernell
Buckle your seatbelt and check your rearview mirror, because it's time to drive baby! You may be thinking about a nice leisurely drive to work this morning, but we promise that will not be the case after listening to Pernell's MORNING RUSH! Speed cameras, who cares! We've got the Falcom Soundteam...
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Episode 39-6 Luck o’ the Gamers
It’s a little late, but we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s day sort-of with an episode based on luck! That means every word Pernell says is determined from a dice roll! We speak sandwich tomorrow La-Mulana skittles! But really we’re digging into games where luck, or what sometimes feels like luck,...
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R&P Chat 39-6 Our 5 Year Gaming Plan
Over here, we saved a seat for you! Right here, between Rob and Pernell. We hope you don't mind we're chatting through the previews! We get a little nostalgic for the kid-adventures and antics we had growing up in the 90s, and Pernell puts together a list of games he wants to finish over the next…
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Episode 39-5 It’s Good To Be Black
What’s good! We’re celebrating Black History Month on Rhythm and Pixels by showcasing some of our favorite examples of black representation in games! This one’s special because we’ve got music ranging from the Atari age all the way up to the current(ish) retro era! We chat about our favorite...
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R&P Chat 39-5 Now Playing!
Rob and Pernell have entered the chat! Welcome back to the place where two friends catch up a little bit and talk about games, music, and life. It’s the Rhythm & Pixels Chat! This year marks our 10th year of the show, and we are celebrating all year long! This week we’re talking about our…
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The Morning Rush – Ep 6 with Rob!
Playback access to this podcast is restricted to cars with blast processing under the hood. You dig? This week Rob is pumping out the Genesis and Mega Drive JAMS that you may or may not have heard about. You have a fever,and this doctor’s prescription is some of the greatest music composed on an…
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The Morning Rush – Ep 5 with Pernell!
Still out there driving on those treacherous icy roads? Plowing through the snow to get to hoagiefest? Pernell has got the video game music to heat up your morning drive! Turn up the jams, get your hands on 10 and 2, and let’s RUSH! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider...
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Episode 39-4 Our Year In Games for 2025
Kick back with Rob and Pernell as we look back at all the great games of 2025! We listen to music from our favorites, and the games we wanted to play but didn’t get to. Okay let’s be real, Rob didn’t get to any of them because he was too busy with a full year attempting to 100% Balatro. We’re...
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R&P Chat 39-4 Retro Retrospective\
Rob and Pernell have entered the chat! Welcome back to the place where two friends catch up a little bit and talk about games, music, and life. It’s the Rhythm & Pixels Chat! This year marks our 10th year of the show, and we are celebrating all year long! This week we’re talking about our…
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The Morning Rush – Ep 4 with Rob!
Rob is here to make your rush-hour return to work an intergalactic-out-of-this-world adventure! With keyboard solos! Go ahead, take your hands off the wheel and do that 8-minute keytar solo! Let Rhythm and Pixels take YOU for a ride! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com…
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The Morning Rush – Ep 3 with Pernell!
It's a new year, but it's the same old morning commute. Boring old cars, no power ups, no mushrooms, no speed boosts. Why not give yourself a speed boost with some rocking tunes? Pernell is ringing in the new year with tunes from some of his favorite games he played in 2025! A little hint at this...
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Episode 39-3 A Very Special Holiday Special
It’s an annual tradition for Rhythm and Pixels to sit around the fire and share our favorite ice-cold video game jams! Ice! Snow! Mr. Freeze! And all things cold and chilly in between are making up this week’s video game music picks! Enjoy the tunes! Listen to more of the show!...
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R&P Chat 39-3 Games and Food of the Year
Oh the weather outside is frightful. But the fire is OH MY GOD THE FIRE! PUT THE PODCAST OUT! PUT THE PODCAST OUT!!! PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF... oh it’s okay! Ha! It’s just another great episode of Rhythm and Pixels Chat with Rob and Pernell! Oh, I can’t stay mad at you. Listen to more of the show!...
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The Morning Rush – Ep 2 with Rob!
Traffic got you down? Stuck behind 3 vans and a school bus and you just want to LOSE YOUR MIND? Put on this show, crank up the volume, and roll your windows down because Rhythm and Pixels is here to improve your daily commute! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider...
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The Morning Rush – Ep 1 with Pernell!
Tired of sitting in traffic? Bored with the same old radio? Let Pernell take control of your radio and bring you the greatest video game music to brighten your day! IT’S TIME FOR THE MORNING RUSH! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast!...
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Episode 39-2 Six and Seven (it was bound to happen)
Creating fun nonsense words to confuse an older generation is a time-honored tradition, especially on the internet. Today we’re diving into games and music that makes us feel like we’ve lost “it”, or maybe still have “it”. Whatever “it” could be, there is definitely a history of silly slang words...
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R&P Chat 39-2 Game Collections and Online Discourse, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Do you remember the days when you used to sit down, listen to a podcast, and walk away feeling like you really learned something? Rob and Pernell are sitting down listening to great music and chatting about Halloween candy, what to do with an old game collection, and how to (and how not to)...
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Episode 39-1 Spookyfest 2025 pew-pew!
Spooky sounds of Halloween fill the air on this very October episode of R&P! We've also got some sick Konami jams, and other cool music! Join us! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels
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R&P Chat 39-1 Horrors, Thrillers, and Sad Video Game Tie-Ins
On this twisted episode of R&P Chat, we’re talking about horror movies, thrillers, and terrible video games! We also play a silly quiz that will test your video game and horror movie knowledge! Join us! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast!...
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Episode 38-10 Sitcom Theme Songs with Hammock!
This week, on a very special episode of Rhythm & Pixels, Pernell learns an important lesson on chill, vgm, and helps his friend Hammock out of a serious situation. And don’t forget to stay tuned for a laugh-filled episode of Family Matters right after! And then, the local news at 9. Listen to…
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Episode 38-9 Get Crafty!
Just a few more podcast episodes, a little wood, and add some rare drops from forest enemies, and we can finally make an upgrade for our base! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels
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R&P Chat 38-9 Random Random Revolution
Welcome back to another fine episode of R&P Chat! Want to hang in the studio with Rob and Pernell without all that pesky music listening formatting? Well this is the show for you! We're talking about games we've been playing, board games on deck, and the shows and movies that are on our TVs!…
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Episode 38-8 Oops! All Bonus Rounds with Chris from Gameable Audio!
This week we’re celebrating all things remixed and covered with Chris from the Gameable Audio podcast! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels
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R&P Chat 38-8 Hoagies, Subs, and Other Jawns
Chris from Gameable Audio joins us to chat about game music, board games, and what makes a great VGM remix! We also read your emails on the air. DIdn't think we'd do that, did you? Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast!...
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Episode 38-7 One-off RPGs with Chris Wisner!
Video game RPGs are full of sequels, probably the most amount of sequels of any other genre. But what of those games time forgot? The games that were maybe so good a sequel wasn’t made? Or maybe too good for a sequel? We’re listening to music from RPG one-offs this week with our good friend Chris...
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R&P Chat 38-7 Limit Breaking 2: Electric Boogaloo with Chris Wisner!
It’s like a fireside chat, except we’re concerned about fire and we only talk about video games. And sometimes soup, and sometimes what Pernell is drinking during the podcast. Which is usually soup. Joining us in the hot (not quite on fire) seat this week is none other than THE WISE GUY himself:...
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Episode 38-6 In Concert with the NJGSO!
Welcome back to the best place for great video game music! Joining us again this week we have Alyssa and Victoria from the New Jersey Gamer Symphony Orchestra! We listen to their performances and chat about the arrangements, the games, and their plans to replace the conductor’s baton with Cloud’s...
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R&P Chat 38-6 New Jersey Gamer Symphony Orchestra
It’s time for another edition of R&P Chat, welcome back to the studio! Joining us today, rippin’ it like a Beyblade, are members of the New Jersey Gamer Symphony Orchestra! Alyssa Menes, musical director, and Victoria Holmes, social media director, are here to chat about their love of games…
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Episode 38-5 Super Smash Bros.
We are continuing the love for all things Smash Bros. by focusing this week’s episode entirely on the series! Putting so much good music and history into just one episode is challenging, but you know we are up for it! So grab some friends, some controllers, and let’s have smashing good time!…
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R&P Chat 38-5 Smash Bros. Live!
This week on the show we have some very special guests! Straight from the NYC, we've got Robin and Hari from Smash Bros. Live! Not only do they organize Smash Bros. events, they perform the music live along with the action! Discover more about Smash Bros Live! https://smashbroslive.com Listen to...
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Episode 38-4 Celebrating Black History Month
This week on the show we’re showcasing black composers, black developers, and black game characters. No longer just one-dimensional characters in classic games, there are a number excellent black-owned game development studios and musicians. Tune in to learn more, and listen to some great music!...
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R&P Chat 38-4 Classic Oatmeal and Classic Video Games
Welcome back, it’s good to see you! Come hang with us as we chat about everything from good food, to good games! Pernell reminisces about a DDR player called Nugget, Rob describes the joy and pain of Hollow Knight, and we dip our toes into next week’s topic. All that and more in this week’s…
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Episode 38-3 Three Course Meal with XVGM Radio!
We’re goofing off with Mike and Justin from XVGM Radio, serving up a full meal of awesome video game JAMS! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels
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R&P Chat 38-3 New Year’s Party with XVGM Radio!
Ah! Real Monsters! Fanny packs! Rare hot-chocolate flavors! Rob and Pernell celebrate the new year with conversation about games, cartoons, and just about everything else in between. Joining us on the show is Mike and Justin from the award-winning VGM podcast XVGM Radio!
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Episode 38-2 Gift Giving: Jamz Edition with Chris Taylor!
It's that wonderful time of year again! Let's get together with our loved ones and exchange some sweet video game JAMS! Chris Taylor joins us again to rock out with some JRPG tunes and stories! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast!...
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R&P Chat 38-2 Mega Man and Other Cartoons with Chris Taylor
This week in the chat, Rob and his hill-giant friend are hanging with their buddy Chris Taylor! We’re talking about classic cartoons, like Dennis the Menace and Mega Man. I wonder if there’s a way to combine the two... Rob also tells Pernell, and suggests to the listeners, TO CLEAN YOUR VIDEO…
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Episode 38-1 The 90s with Cam from the Mad Gear!
Let’s get back to the 90s: hip hop, grunge music, baggy clothes, and the 1992 Olympic Dream Team. But actually, let’s talk about video game music, and what makes us happy reminiscing about the 90s! Cameron from the Mad Gear (the baddest VGM cover band in Metro City) is with us asking the REAL...
About this show
We love great video game music and want to share it with you! Every week Rob and Pernell pick a topic, choose some tracks, and we listen and discuss each one! You might get a little nostalgic, or find some new favorites, either way it's always a good time!
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Rob Nichols and Pernell Vaughan
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