Rhythm and Pixels Video Game Music Podcast
Music
About
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
- 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…
- 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! M…
- 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, Radic…
- 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…
- 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 i…
- 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…
- 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 t…
- 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 celebratin…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 b…
- 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 celebratin…
- 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! Liste…
- 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 h…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 mor…
- 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://rhythm…
- 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” co…
- 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…
- 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! http…
- 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://…
- 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…
- 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://…
- 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 o…
- 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
- 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 Co…
- 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 mu…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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 a…
- 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 musician…
- 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…
- 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
- 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…
- 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://rhythmandp…
- 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 Perne…
- 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 VG…
- R&P Chat 38-1 Game Console Attractiveness
Welcome to the chat! Rob and Pernell kick off this month chatting about music, Nintendo, and next week’s topic: The Nineties! We also spend way too much arguing over the ugliest game console design. Will it remain the PS5? Pernell doesn’t…
- Episode 37-10 Spooky Cozy
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- R&P Chat 37-10 Cozy and Scary
- Episode 37-9 The Return!
This month, we celebrate returning video game franchises with memorable music tracks, showcasing diverse musical styles! Join us in enjoying and singing along to these iconic game soundtracks.
- R&P Chat 37-9 The Return!
It's so good to be back! After a long hiatus, the Super R&P Bros. have returned to the microphones to bring you the very best in video game music! And this time it's personal.
- Episode 37-8 Our Games of 2023
Rob and Pernell look back on their favorite games of 2023, and the games they would’ve liked to have played that came out in 2023! Things run a little late for Rob towards the end of the show, so this is a big win for those of you who look…
- Episode 37-7 Podcastiversary 8!
Music, games, fun, and friendship! We countdown our top 10 favorite tracks of the year, talk about our favorite episodes, favorite moments, and read letters from our listeners. Join us in celebrating 8 years of the podcast! Listen to more…
- Bonus Beats 17: Tennis!
We've found that tennis is one of the few sports games that all players enjoy! Something about it's one-on-one, or doubles, competitive nature can make it as exciting as a fighting game! And with that, we bring you the ultimate playlist of…
- Episode 37-6 Field Day
Lace up those sneakers and grab some orange-wedges because it's a Rhythm and Pixels Field Day! This week we celebrate the three-legged, wheel-barrow, and potato-sack races with some fantastic sports music. We also have a lengthy discussion…
- Episode 37-5 Fall Flavors