[Episode 27] This month on barSILENCE, we're returning to the streets of Ridge City once again, revving our engines and drifting through the incredible soundtracks of Rave Racer from the arcade and Rage Racer on the PlayStation! Get behind the wheel of the raving sounds of 1995's arcade perfection, Rave Racer, featuring the final Ridge Racer soundt…

[Episode 26] This month barSILENCE is waggling our Wii-motes to the music of a few of the Channels on the Nintendo Wii! In the mid-2000s, the Nintendo Wii system music made sure that every game and non-game on the "little system that could" was a fun time for all ages! Get ready for a nostalgia-packed, motion-controlled, and chillaxing tour of the …

[Episode 25] This month barSILENCE heading to Planet Bomber with the incredible planet and genre-hopping soundtrack to Bomberman Hero for the Nintendo 64 by Master of VGM, June Chikuma. This versatile mix of Breakbeat, Drum & Bass, Acid House, and Trip Hop music come together perfectly in this soundtrack that has become legendary among fans of the …

[Episode 24] This month barSILENCE is gearing up for a sonic showdown featuring the electrifying and industrofunky soundtrack of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 on PC! We’re listening to the musical genius of Frank Klepacki as we groove to this adrenaline-pumping and hard-hitting soundtrack that accompanies this best-selling real-time strategy game …

[Episode 23] This month barSILENCE is breaking the speed of sound with the incredible beats of the first two Extreme-G games on the Nintendo 64! If you are a fan of futuristic racers, this long-dormant series is worth heading back to for its incredible sense of speed, awesome weapons, and cyberpunk futurism. Tune in for some of the absolute best tr…

[Episode 22] This month barSILENCE is welcoming the return of winter with another chilly playlist filled with the frostiest video game music out there! Let’s make our way through snowy forests and fields of silvery white while we listen to the extraordinary way video game music perfectly captures the experience of an icy landscape. Happy Holidays e…

[Episode 21] This month barSILENCE is going bananas to the brilliant musical landscapes of the Donkey Kong Country games on the Super Nintendo! Let’s celebrate the 29th anniversary of the first game in the Donkey Kong Country series by jamming to the incredible soundtracks of famed Rare composers David Wise and Eveline Novakovic with a little help …

[Episode 20] This month barSILENCE is heading into the haunted mansion for another special Halloween-themed episode! Let's enjoy October's final day and listen to this haunting and spine-chilling playlist featuring 20 spooky, ghostly ominous, and spooktacular tracks to carry your flashlight to while darkness falls across the land! Happy Halloween! …

In the sixth season premiere Jacob and Evan cover many new topics: Who was Henry VIII, and who did he roughly woo? Who were the Timurids, and what was their legacy? Where exactly is Cromwell's head? How exactly did the rise of Putin transpire? What is the root of human innovation, and is boredom a necessary part of it? Support the Show.…

[Episode 19] This month barSILENCE is shifting into high gear as we return to the race for an episode about the music of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Grand Turismo 4 on the PlayStation 2. To celebrate the release of the Gran Turismo movie, we’re listening to the vibing music of series regular Isamu Ohira, and the thrilling and rocking tunes of Masahi…

[Episode 18] This month barSILENCE is hopping into our Opel Speedster and racing through the streets of London, San Francisco, and Tokyo to the incredible soundtrack to Metropolis Street Racer on the Sega Dreamcast. The variety in this soundtrack is unmatched, and it was all created from the beautiful mind of the talented BAFTA and GRAMMY-nominated…

[Episode 17] This month barSILENCE is heading to Shine City, and jamming out to the unyieldingly cool and cyberfunky fresh soundtrack of Lethal League & Lethal League Blaze by the amazing indie developer Team Reptile. This stylish and ultra-fun projectile fighting game has an unbelievably awesome and unmissable soundtrack, that includes a list of m…

[Episode 16] This month barSILENCE is hopping into our giant mech and engaging in Combat Mode, while we listen to the futuristic and mecha-electro soundtracks from the first five games in the Armored Core series. Whether you are new to the series, or an OG of the AC, and are getting ready for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, let’s connect to home …

This month barSILENCE is busting out Super Arts and EX Specials while we listen to the knockout soundtracks of the trilogy of Street Fighter 3 games! These unbelievable jams from New Generation, 2nd Impact: Giant Attack, and 3rd Strike do not pull any punches! Come block and parry the bad vibes away with these sincerely amazing tunes composed by Hi…

[Episode 14] This month barSILENCE is fighting the Mishima Zaibatsu to be the King of the Iron Fist like it's 1995, while we listen to the soundtracks of the Arcade and Playstation 1 versions of Tekken and Tekken 2! Let's dive into the catchy, bouncy, and energetic sounds of the Rave War from these genre-defining 3D fighters from the mid-90s. We'll…

In this episode Jacob and Evan chat about many interesting topics: Who was the Buddha, and how do world religions view him? How did the Neanderthals interact with Homo sapiens? What daring feat was performed over some alcohol and a bet? How strong was the earthquake in Turkey, and how does it compare to those of the past? What are the ethics of col…

[Episode 13] Right Racer Month continues! This is a special bonus episode featuring remixes of tracks from Ridge Racer! The songs in this episode come from extremely limited-run albums that featured original tracks from the game, as well as awesome remixes that you have likely never heard! Tune in and hear remixes by jungle and breaks legend Lennie…

[Episode 12] ALLLL RIGHT EVERYONE! This month barSILENCE is racing and drifting through the soundtrack to the early releases of the Ridge Racer series in the arcade and on the original PlayStation! The soundtracks to Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer 2, and Ridge Racer Revolution, share many things and most of it is high-energy techno by composers Shinji Ho…

In this episode Jacob and Evan engage in yet another long-winded conversation: Who was Mao Zedong, and what was his famed pastime? What great invention propelled Homo Erectus, and humanity, forward? What connects the Inuit and Sami peoples, and how did this connection change Alaska forever? Why is Iran in turmoil, and how does this reflect its rece…

[Episode 11] This month barSILENCE is skating and tagging the streets of Toyko-to with the incredible music of the Jet Set Radio (Dreamcast) and Jet Set Radio Future (Xbox). This is the music of Tokyo's very own #1 pirate power station Jet Set Radio! Over the hood, through the streets, and right into your brains. We're riding high on a smooth strea…

[Episode 10] This month barSILENCE is diving into the monkey madness of the Ape Escape series with music by famed house and jungle composer Soichi Terada. We're catching the drum, the bass, and the apes with 14 of the best tracks from the original Ape Escape on the Playstation, the remake Ape Escape on the Loose on the Playstation Portable, and the…

[Episode 9] This month barSILENCE celebrates the chilly and frosty sounds of winter through video game music! Grab a warm drink and chill out to this playlist designed to accompany you on frosty hikes in the woods, shoveling snow, and sitting by the fire. Special thanks to Aaron, of the Aaron & Tommy: Super Pod Saga Podcast, who requested this epis…

[Episode 8] This month barSILENCE lands in the futuristic streets of 2023 to listen to the ambitious cyberpunk-influenced soundtrack of Perfect Dark on the Nintendo 64. We’re hacking into 15 of the best moody, bassy, and sci-fi soundscapes from Rare's greatest composers, Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate, and David Clynick. In the wise words of Daniel…

In our certifiably fourth and definitely not third annual Halloween special, Jacob and Evan discuss spooky things from colonized lands. From the Maya underworld of Xibalba to the cannibalistic whims of whiskey tycoons in Africa. Get ready for some shivers, this one's as dark as they get. Support the Show.…

[Episode 7] This month barSILENCE is getting spooky with a special Halloween-themed episode! Enjoy this haunting mixtape-style episode of 18 dark, ghostly ominous, and spine-chilling tracks that are perfect for your October frights. Track Listing: 00:00:06 - Welcome Guests (Haunting of Magnolia Manor) [Jimmy "Big Giant Circles" Hinson] 00:05:15 - C…

In the newest installment Jacob and Evan explore a spicy list of topics: Who was Zenobia of Palmyra, and what was her claim to glory? What is the first archeological evidence of hominid culture? When did we think there was a planet closer to the sun than mercury, and who disproved it? How was Queen Elizabeth II viewed in life, and how did she impac…

[Episode 6] This month barSILENCE is on track and hitting the apex full throttle with music from the first two games in the Gran Turismo series! We’re listening to the music of the Japanese release featuring the blazing guitars and mega percussion of Masahiro Andoh, the jazz-infused grooves of Isamu Ohira, and the electronic beats from Jason Page’s…

In the newest installment Jacob and Evan explore a spicy list of topics: Who was Helen of Troy, and what can she teach us about ancient mythology? When did humans separate from other apes, and what is the evolutionary chain? Why did Zambia have a mars program, and how is it viewed today? How do Ukraine and Russia relate to eachother, and how does t…

[Episode 5] This month barSILENCE is covering the music from one of the best-selling games ever made! That's right, we're listening to Tetris! The name of this episode is no mistake, Tetris has been weaving its way into our brains and affecting generations of gamers for nearly 40 years. Let's listen to the origins of the Tetris theme, its variation…

[Episode 4] This month barSILENCE is exploring the deep and bass heavy sounds from the Zyrinx sound driver origins of the award-winning composer, Jesper Kyd. Grab a good pair of headphones, turn up the volume, and get grimy and heavy with amazing tracks from Sub-Terrania, Red Zone, and The Adventures of Batman and Robin on the Sega Genesis (Mega Dr…

[Episode 3.2] Welcome back! This month barSILENCE is celebrating the Masters of VGM podcasting event with this episode in the series. We are going to listen to the enduring and memorable music of Akira Yamaoka and Shinji Hosoe. If you are interested in learning more about the Masters of VGM Event, and the other 20+ shows that are participating, hea…

[Episode 3.1] Welcome back! This month barSILENCE is celebrating the Masters of VGM podcasting event with two shows. For this episode we're going to listen to music from my first two selections for as Masters of VGM, Jun Chikuma and Yasunori Mitsuda. If you are interested in learning more about the Masters of VGM Event, and the other 20+ shows that…

[Episode 2] Achtung! Let’s listen to the groundbreaking soundtrack of Einhänder composed by Kenichrio Fukui. This 2D side scrolling shooter was released by Squaresoft in 1997 for the original Playstation. So let's suit up and strap in for some amazing late 90s pulse-pounding music. Track Listing: 00:00:00 - Chase 00:04:28 - Street 00:07:08 - Warnin…

[Episode 1.5] Big news! barSILENCE is taking residency with 8Beats Radio starting this month. This special .5 edition of the show features songs that were discovered while listening to 8Beats Radio and a few additional tracks that will be featured in upcoming shows. Track Listing: 00:00:03 - Back in the 2000 by Sota Fujimori [Pro Evolution Soccer 2…

[Episode 1] Yo dudes! This is Episode 1 of barSILENCE: A VGM Podcast. In this feature episode, we're rocking out to the gnarly tunes produced by Rob Hubbard for the Skate or Die series on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Track Listing: 00:00:00 - Skate or Die 2 Main Theme (VX Edition) [Skate or Die 2] 00:04:19 - Downhill Race - [Skate or Die] 00:…

[Episode 0] Thanks for checking out the introductory episode of barSILENCE. Let's get to know each other a bit and then listen to some fantastic music from a variety of games. Track Listing: 00:00:00 - Take Off - Kenichiro Fukui [Einhander] 00:03:41 - Stage Music 1 - Kazumi Totaka [Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins] 00:05:30 - Track 1 - Nobuo Uema…

In the fifth season premiere Jacob and Evan discuss our newest subjects: Who was Akbar the Great, and what was his influence on Islam and Hinduism? What makes mammals so special, and why did they rise to prominence? What was perhaps the greatest joke ever told in a royal court, and who told it? Where is the European Union heading, and where did it …

In our third annual Halloween special, Jacob and Evan discuss even more spooky stuff from history. From the Japanese creator deity who became the goddess of death to the widespread panic over Satanic ritual abuse in 1980s America. Don't lose your head, this one is getting spooky. Support the Show.By Jacob and Evan

In the fourth season finale Jacob and Evan explore a spicy list of topics: Who was Timur, and what was his unexecuted conquest? What world was Muhammed born into, and what empires caused it? How does Christianity merge with local traditions on the Indonesian islands? What is the history of the Taliban, and how does it bode for the future of Afghani…

This episode of Podding Through Time hits some hot discussion: Who was George Washington, and how did his great life come to an end? What was the Himyarite Kingdom, and why are they so religiously interesting? What was the Gombe Chimpanzee War, and how did their fighting change the way we see our great ape cousins? Why are billionaires leaving the …

Yet another episode of Podding Through Time brings us some great topics: Who was Cleopatra, and what role did art of her play in ruling Egypt? What was the Nabataean Kingdom, and how did they learn to thrive in the desert? When were men in the highest demand, and how far would some women travel to acquire them? Why did Israel break out into violenc…

Yet another episode of Podding Through Time brings us some great topics: Who was Ching Shih, and how did she extort the Qing Dynasty? Where do Arabs appear in the Bible, and what role do they play in the biblical narrative? What historic moment happened in a small town in Britain, in response to US military segregation? Why is Russia mobilizing its…

In the fourth season premiere Jacob and Evan open a brand new can of worms, namely, Pre-Islamic Arabia: Who was Napoleon, and how did he measure things? Where is Dilmun, and what mysterious people lived there? What are the My Way killings, and what psychological phenomena can we infer from them? What is the maximum travel distance of Venetian beads…

In the third season finale Jacob and Evan gobble up a new list of topics: Who was Hedy Lamarr, and what ground did she break for the world? What is the recent history of Israel and Palestine, and is there a chance of peace? Where is the Ark of the Covenant, and how could it have gotten there? What is the connection between the insurrection at the U…

In this spectacular episode Jacob and Evan discuss the wars and struggles of nations across the world: Who was Zhu Yuanzhang, and what was his influence on China? How did the Cold War affect Israel, and what was its relationship with Egypt? What is the most epic samurai moment ever, and what secret may the samurai in question be hiding? How did the…

In this exciting episode Jacob and Evan discuss the rise of nations and the squabbling of power: Who was Ibn Battuta, and how far did he really travel? How did the states of Israel and Palestine come to be, and how do they view this shared formation? What happens when a European with guns gets stranded on a pacific island, and how do the natives vi…

In our second annual Halloween special, Jacob and Evan tell each other about some more spooky stuff from history. From the realities of becoming a mummy to the first ever ghost stories in history. This one will take your breath away, literally. Support the Show.By Jacob and Evan

In this long-delayed episode Jacob and Evan touch a litany of very serious subjects: Who was Marie Curie, and what was her effect on WW1? What is Zionism, and what was the motivation for the creation of the state of Israel? Where is San Marino, and what is so special about its existence? What is the deal with toppling confederate statues, and what …

In the third season premiere Jacob and Evan begin a long journey down the road of spicy subjects: Who was Harald Hardrada, and how did his religious policies shape Norway? When did the current conflicts in the Middle East begin, and who was at fault? What was the incredible series of events that transpired after the death of Pope Formosus? How does…

In the second season finale Jacob and Evan talk about the fate of many different peoples through history: Who was Taksin the Great, and what happened to his legacy? How did the colonization of the Swahili coast commence, and who instigated the ensuing conflicts? What happened to the trees on Easter Island, as well as the Rapa Nui people? How does t…