Episode #409 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth hit the slopes for a Winter Olympics themed episode.

From the SEGA Genesis to modern extreme sports titles, we're covering everything from speed skating and figure skating to biathlon, cross-country skiing, and mountain descents. Grab your skis, strap on your snowboard, and get ready to chase that gold medal.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Short Track from Winter Olympic Games [John Hancock, 1993]
2. BGM 04 from Millennium Winter Sports [Norihiko Togashi, 2000]
3. Track 22 from Winter Stars [Frank Herrlinger & Iris Wallner, 2011]
4. Track 34 from KuruKuru Princess: Tokimeki Figure Mezase! Vancouver [Yumi Satake, Shinsuke Kudou & Shin Nakajima, 2009]
5. Hall of Fame from Advanced Ski Simulator [Steve Barrett, 1989]
6. In-Game 2 Normal from RTL Biathlon 2009 [Frank Herrlinger, Dietmar Heß & Gösta Bergfeld, 2008]
7. Silver Mountain from Snowboard Kids [Isao Kasai & Tomohiko Sato, 1997]
8. Main Menu from Vancouver 2010 [Steve Duckworth, Jeremy Corbett, Duncan Bradshaw, Guy Cockcroft, Jim Croft, Kevin Stainwright, Lee Campbell, Mark Topley, Sarah Scott & Xan Williams, 2010]
9. Trust Your Heart -Cross-Country Skiing Theme- from Winter Heat [Hiroaki Yoshida, 1998]
10. Matterhorn Descent from Steep [Zikali, 2016]
11. Ice Hockey from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Teruhiko Nakagawa, 2009]
12. Mode from Nagano Winter Olympics '98 [Soshiro Hokkai, Akira Yamaoka & Keiko Fukami, 1997]
13. Snow Jewelry from Konayuki Fururi ~Yuzuhara Curling Club~ [Tomoyuki Hamada feat. Kaname Yuzuki, 2008]
14. Medals from Winter Gold [Jeroen Tel, 1996]

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Bonus Episode #62 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan explores The Vessel, a massive derelict spaceship where nature and technology collide in MIO: Memories in Orbit, the atmospheric Metroidvania from French indie studio Douze Dixièmes. As the nimble android MIO, players traverse overgrown corridors and industrial ruins to restore the ship's lost memories before total shutdown.

This Musical Review dives into the game's remarkable 75-track soundtrack composed by Nicolas Gueguen. We explore how its ambient textures, layered synths, and live choir vocals create a haunting atmosphere that guides emotion and discovery throughout the journey. Bryan also discusses the fluid traversal mechanics, environmental storytelling, and memorable boss encounters that make MIO a standout example of how sound design can elevate exploration into something deeply personal and meaningful.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Mio's Theme from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
2. The Spine from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
3. Acat from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
4. Haven from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
5. Crow from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
6. Poltergates from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
7. Finding Samsk from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
8. The Chase from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
9. Vlad from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
10. The Core from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
11. Sol & Vin from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
12. The Keeper from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
13. Spine Keeper from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
14. Pearl: The Heart from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]

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Episode #408 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of January 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 83!

We're starting the new year of Radio Hour with tracks spanning courtroom drama, retro shooters, tactical RPGs, free-to-play goodness, and skateboarding through the Underworld!

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Blurring from Arknights: Endfield [Chengcheng Tang feat. Maria Nalyon, 2026]
2. Pursuit -Corner the Culprit- from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney [Masakazu Sugimori/Akemi Kimura, 2005]
3. Stage 4 from Sky Shark [Tim Follin, 1987]
4. Breath of the Earth from Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together [Masaharu Iwata, 1995]
5. Empty Lands from Skate Story [Blood Cultures, 2025]
6. Indian Summer from Skate Story [Blood Cultures, 2025]
7. God Hook from Skate Story [John Fio, 2025]
8. Theme 2 from Populous: The Beginning [Mark Knight, 1998]
9. Chip Zeal from Just Shapes & Beats [Big Giant Circles, 2018]
10. Cirinthia Town from Rise of the Third Power [Jacob McNatt & Michael Donner, 2022]
11. Resort Hotel from Animal Crossing: New Horizons [Kazumi Totaka, 2020/2026]
12. The Height of Majesty from The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon [Mitsuo Singa, 2024]
13. Spring River Flowers and Moonlight Night from Where Winds Meet [Yida feat. Yang Xue, 2025]
14. Mirage Saloon -Act 2- from Sonic Mania [Tee Lopes, 2017]

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