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Embassy Exclusive 59: A Fond Farewell
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It’s the final episode of Embassy Exclusive, closing out this show and The VGMbassy series as well. It’s been a fantastic journey, and Ed, Joe, and Todd spend their final time on the mic remembering their favorite moments from the podcast and distributing personal thank-yous to everyone who’s contributed over the years. The show may be ending, but …
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Embassy Exclusive 58: Artificial Unintelligence
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Some great topics on the show this month, ranging from fun and light, to a bit more serious. First up, Todd leads a discussion on what he calls “slow burner” games, which a player may start and stop playing for months or even years. Joe is interested in VGM soundtracks which are so good, it made us go buy the actual game. And lastly, a long and tho…
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Episode 103: A Summer Drive with Myla
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Summer is upon us, and Ed and Myla have decided to go for a joyride! This month’s show is all about summer drivin’ tunes from driving games. We cruise the neighborhood with some light jams, pick up the pace as we enter the highway, then unwind at a roadside bar to close off the show with some southern-fried blues. Roll down your windows, fire up th…
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Embassy Exclusive 57: Family-Friendly Sprites
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With the ghost of the former E3 season fading behind them, a few bastions of gaming remain in June – most prominently is a content-packed and exciting Nintendo Direct! We start off the show with Ed, Joe, and Todd reviewing the featured games and dishing on which titles we’re most anticipating. Joe’s interested in discussing kid-friendly games and w…
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Ready for a nostalgia trip with a twist? On this month’s episode, Ed takes the reins and curates a fantastic selection of some of his favorite video game music for Joe and Myla to experience for the very first time! It becomes a VGM battle of sorts, where Ed plays the original versions of beloved tunes and then surprises Joe and Myla with one or mo…
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After a short hiatus, the EE boys are back with Ed’s wife Myla with some new hot topics to discuss! Joe leads a chat about what kinds of progression we like in our video games, be it earning powers along the way, or mastering powers your hero already has. Spurred by the news of Microsoft contemplating a purchase of Valve, Todd is concerned about th…
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Embassy Exclusive 55: Retro Resurrection
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In the spirit of Easter Sunday, we’re talking about resurrection and reconciliation on today’s episode, particularly in the realm of retro game series. Todd asks us to think about some older games with fatal flaws and what we’d do to fix them and make them worthy of our time. Ed asks about bringing old game series back to life, and how they’d fit i…
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Episode 101: Mystery Indie Bundle VGM 2
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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…
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Embassy Exclusive 54: The 100th Episode Afterparty
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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 th…
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Episode 100: The 100th Episode Celebration!
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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 g…
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Embassy Exclusive 53: Grumpy Baby New Year
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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! The post Embassy Exclusive 53: Grumpy Baby New Year appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 99: Chiplash! When Demoscene and Video Games Collide – with Todd
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Ed and Embassy Exclusive cohost Todd have selected a few amazing chiptune tracks from the demoscene and relate their sounds to video game genres. The post Episode 99: Chiplash! When Demoscene and Video Games Collide – with Todd appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 52: Addicted to Holidays
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For this festive Christmas Eve release, the EE boys gather around their warm microphones and chat about the Holidays, gaming addictions, and regrettable purchases. The post Embassy Exclusive 52: Addicted to Holidays appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 98: Blind Listen 9: Sora no Fudousan with Cam Werme
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VGMbassy community member UtopiaNemo has provided the soundtrack from an obscure title called Sora no Fudousan. Ed and Cam must listen to the music and try to determine what the game is about, what system the game is for, and who the composer might be by the end of the show. The post Episode 98: Blind Listen 9: Sora no Fudousan with Cam Werme appea…
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Embassy Exclusive 51: Memories and Memorabilia
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Our hosts chat about excellent graphics, the skyrocketing games market, and childhood gaming setups on this particularly humorous episode. The post Embassy Exclusive 51: Memories and Memorabilia appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 97: The Music of Undertale’s Alternate Universes with Logan
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Ed and Logan delve into the captivating world of Undertale alternate universes, unraveling the intricate web of fan-created narratives that have sprung from Toby Fox's iconic game. The post Episode 97: The Music of Undertale’s Alternate Universes with Logan appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 50: Theoretical VGM
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Ed, Joe, and Todd talk about backlogs, non-VGM artists making soundtracks, and deck-building games while enjoying some particularly funny listener contributions. The post Embassy Exclusive 50: Theoretical VGM appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 96: Creepypasta FM
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Joe and Ed have no choice but to convert the podcast studio into a makeshift radio station and report live on the unexplainable bedlam happening in the neighborhood. The post Episode 96: Creepypasta FM appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 49: Autumn Empire – Our Favorite Fall Levels
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The boys say goodbye to summer and look forward to everything the rest of the year has to offer: Turning leaves, cooler weather, spooky season, and lots of holiday season games to play! The post Embassy Exclusive 49: Autumn Empire – Our Favorite Fall Levels appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 95: Sega CD Chiptune
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Ed digs out some of the more obscure examples of chip-based music for the Sega CD platform. The post Episode 95: Sega CD Chiptune appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 48: Potent Portables
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The crew tackles some hot and poignant topics today, in the wake of several popular news stories. The post Embassy Exclusive 48: Potent Portables appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 94: Bad VGM with Joe and Todd (Patron Picks!)
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Ed, Joe and Todd listen to the worst VGM, submitted by Patreon subscribers. The post Episode 94: Bad VGM with Joe and Todd (Patron Picks!) appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 47: The Search for Merch
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Ed and Todd are joined by Chris Murray and Ed's wife Myla as they dive into the world of video game merch, sharing their favorite collectibles and discussing the gems they wish they had in their collections. The post Embassy Exclusive 47: The Search for Merch appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 93: Quake Music History
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Learn about the music from the Quake series, featuring industrial and metal tracks from a wealth of talented composers. The post Episode 93: Quake Music History appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 46: Right in the Feels
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We've got an emotionally impactful show this month, centered around Joe's request for listeners to send us pieces of VGM that hit them right in the feels. The post Embassy Exclusive 46: Right in the Feels appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 92: Masters of VGM 2 with The Diad
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The Diad joins Ed for Masters of VGM month, focusing on composers that we feel don't get enough attention in the media. The post Episode 92: Masters of VGM 2 with The Diad appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 45: Talking Zelda with Mike Stark from the Norwalk Gamer Symphony Orchestra
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Patreon Patron Mike Stark, longtime Zelda fan and member of the Norwalk Gamer Symphony Orchestra, joins us in-studio this month to chat about the Zelda series and its music. The post Embassy Exclusive 45: Talking Zelda with Mike Stark from the Norwalk Gamer Symphony Orchestra appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.…
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Episode 91: Sega Arcade Games with Professor Tom
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Shujin Academy VGM Club's Professor Tom joins Ed to share some music from Sega Arcade classics The post Episode 91: Sega Arcade Games with Professor Tom appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 44: Celebrating Super Mario Bros Featuring Mustin
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It's an all-Mario episode, as Embassy Exclusive and Mustin celebrate the Super Mario Bros Movie and the release of Mustin's new album, "Mario Mixtape." The post Embassy Exclusive 44: Celebrating Super Mario Bros Featuring Mustin appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 90: Amiga Obscura
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Ed explores some of the lesser-known titles from the Amiga era and showcases the talented composers who brought these games to life. The post Episode 90: Amiga Obscura appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 89: The Unmatched Power of the Atari 2600
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Relive the raw power of the Atari 2600 all over again! The post Episode 89: The Unmatched Power of the Atari 2600 appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 43: Playing Games to Relax and News from PAX
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XVGM Radio's Justin joins us this month in Joe's absence for an evening of music and poignant gaming opinions. The post Embassy Exclusive 43: Playing Games to Relax and News from PAX appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 88: The VGM Machine – Dark Subculture Music in Video Games
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XVGM Radio co-host Justin Schneider joins Ed for a look at dark subculture music in video games. The post Episode 88: The VGM Machine – Dark Subculture Music in Video Games appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Embassy Exclusive 42: Popping the Retro Bubble
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It's the first public Embassy Exclusive! This month Ed, Joe and Todd tackle the hot topic of rising costs in the new and retro video game markets. The post Embassy Exclusive 42: Popping the Retro Bubble appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 87: Pump Up Jams with Bruce Irons
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Ed stumbles into a gym owned by VGM cover band The Mad Gear, and chaos ensues. The post Episode 87: Pump Up Jams with Bruce Irons appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 86: Winter Hits with Joe and Todd
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Ed gathers around the fire with his pals Joe and Todd to share and chat about some blustery winter-themed video game music. The post Episode 86: Winter Hits with Joe and Todd appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 85: Mario Party Mischief with Alex Messenger
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Alex and Ed cover all of the console Mario Party games on this episode, playing some of their favorite tunes, chatting about their favorite minigames, and dishing on fun memories playing with their friends and family. The post Episode 85: Mario Party Mischief with Alex Messenger appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.…
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Episode 84: Halloween Birthday Survival Shooter Spectacular
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Ed takes a look at music from top-down perspective survival shooters, a genre quickly gaining popularity due to the runway success of Vampire Survivors and it's Castlevania-inspired soundtrack. The post Episode 84: Halloween Birthday Survival Shooter Spectacular appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 83: In the Hot Seat with Rhythm & Pixels and Logan
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Rob and Pernell from the Rhythm & Pixels VGM podcast hang out with Ed and Logan in the VGMbassy studio for a fun casual chat. The post Episode 83: In the Hot Seat with Rhythm & Pixels and Logan appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 82: Masters of VGM
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Ed joins a cavalcade of likeminded podcasters and shares music from his top 4 composers of all time for Masters of VGM month. The post Episode 82: Masters of VGM appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 81: The Descent Series with Justin from XVGM Radio
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Justin (XVGM Radio, The Arcane Machine) joins Ed once again for a music-history show based on the danceable industrial sounds of the entire Descent series. The post Episode 81: The Descent Series with Justin from XVGM Radio appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 80: Codemasters’ Quattro Games Series
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Ed explores all twelve games across the entire Quattro NES series, as well as a few detours to listen to some amazing music from ports on other systems. The post Episode 80: Codemasters’ Quattro Games Series appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 79: Blind Listen 8: Burn Cycle with Joe Murolo
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Patreon patron Scott McElhone tries to stump Ed and Joe with a soundtrack from a game known as Burn:Cycle. The post Episode 79: Blind Listen 8: Burn Cycle with Joe Murolo appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 78: Dance Dance Revolution with Rob Nichols
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Rob Nichols, cohost of VGM podcast Rhythm & Pixels, joins Ed for a look at 20 years' worth of music from Dance Dance Revolution. The post Episode 78: Dance Dance Revolution with Rob Nichols appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 77: Falcom with Chris Murray
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Chris Murray joins Ed for a look at the Falcom sound, featuring classic and modern soundtracks. The post Episode 77: Falcom with Chris Murray appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 76: Blind Listen 7: Going Under with Ryan Steel
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Llistener UtopiaNemo tries to stump Ed and game composer Ryan Steel with the soundtrack to a game called Going Under. The post Episode 76: Blind Listen 7: Going Under with Ryan Steel appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 75: Gaming with Family with FranklyZappa
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Ed teams up with VGMbassador-tier Patron FranklyZappa to chat about the crazy gaming stories they've had with our brothers and family members. The post Episode 75: Gaming with Family with FranklyZappa appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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*BONUS* Embassy Exclusive 28: Thrills and Kills
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It's a special public Embassy Exclusive with lots of creepy tricks and treats! The post *BONUS* Embassy Exclusive 28: Thrills and Kills appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 74: Halloween Patron Special with Joe and Todd
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Ed joins the rest of the Embassy Exclusive crew (aka Joe and Todd) to share some Patreon patron submitted tunes in the key of "spooky." The post Episode 74: Halloween Patron Special with Joe and Todd appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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Episode 73: The Swingin’ Sounds of Bionic Commando
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Ed explores the music and history of the Bionic Commando series from its arcade and microcomputer origins to the modern HD remakes and beyond. The post Episode 73: The Swingin’ Sounds of Bionic Commando appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.The VGMbassy
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