genesis

Guest Host Takeover: Ranger X

In this very unique episode, the podcast has been taken over by mystery guest hosts!! What!? I suppose you'll just have to listen to find out who.....Enjoy!

Ranger X - Yoshinobu Hiraiwa - Sega - Genesis - 1993

-Opening Theme

-Mission Objective

-Stage 1-1 (Desert)

-Boss Theme

-Stage 2-1 (Cave)

-Stage 3-2 (River Boss)

-Stage 4-2 (Battleship Boss)

-Stage 5-2 (Access Tube Boss)

-Stage 6-1 (Factory)

-Stage 6-2 (Command Center)

-Final Boss (Biotech Monster)

-Ending Theme

Episode 497: Landstalker

In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the masterful and unique music of Landstalker! This Genesis score, composed by Motoaki Takenouchi, is one of the most impressive the system ever saw. Enjoy some cream of the crop 16-bit era VGM!

Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole - Motoaki Takenouchi - Sega - Genesis - 1992

-Let's Go on an Adventure

-Premonition of Trouble

-Bustling Street

-Prayers to God

-Seeking Treasure

-Wicked God's Banquet

-The Marquis' Invitation

-A Ballad for Princess Loria

-The Death God's Invitation

-The King's Chamber

-Treasure Hunter Nigel

-Deserted Street Corner

-Pink Book

-Adventure Spirit

-Urgent, Nigel!

-Labyrinth

-Mysterious Island

-Divine Guardian of the Maze

-To the Great Adventurers

Episode 461: Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

In this rocking episode, Karl & Will focus on the Sega Genesis soundtrack to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master! The guys discuss why this is without a doubt one of the gnarliest Genesis scores ever made. Enjoy!

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Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master - Morihiko Akiyama, Hirofumi Murasaki, Masayuki Nagao - Sega - Genesis - 1993

-Rush and Beat

-He Runs

-Ninja Soul

-Shadows

-Sakura

-Hassou!

-Shinobi Walk

-Idaten

-Shinobi

-Japonesque

-Izayoi

-Solitary

-My Dear D

-Mandara

-Whirlwind

-Shadow Master

-Ground Zero

-Inner Darkside

Episode 378: Genesis Pool Jazz

In this episode, Karl & Will focus on a quite niche but outstanding subset of VGM: Sega Genesis Pool Games! Focusing on 3 jazzy titles: Side Pocket, Kiss Shot and Minnesota Fats! Enjoy some of the most underrated and authentic jazz from the 16-bit era!

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Side Pocket - Emi Shimizu, Masaaki Iwasaki - Data East - Genesis - 1992

-Groovin'

-Las Vegas

-Ace in the Hole

-Dinner for Two

-Stylin'

-Chillin'

-California Lemonade

-Playin' it Cool!

Kiss Shot - Naofumi Hataya, Hiroshi Kubota - Sega - Mega Drive - 1992

-Nineball Game

-Win Theme

-Lose Theme

-Ending Theme

Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend - M. Iwasaki, T. Sato, S. Momoi, S. Sakai - Data East - Genesis - 1995

-Movin' On Up

-Solitude

-Until Tomorrow

-Set Me Free

-The Fine Draw

-Head Over Heels

-The Crooked Cue

-Take Me Away

Episode 277: Sonic the Hedgehog Revisited

In this special episode, Karl & Will revisit some of the VGM they hold most dear-- that of the Genesis Sonic games! Join the guys as they walk down memory lane with some of the most timeless and fun melodies ever composed for video games!

Sonic the Hedgehog - Masato Nakamura - Sega - Genesis - 1991
-Green Hill Zone
-Marble Zone
-Spring Yard Zone
-Star Light Zone
-Scrap Brain Zone
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Masato Nakamura - Sega - Genesis - 1992
-Emerald Hill Zone
-Chemical Plant Zone
-Casino Night Zone
-Mystic Cave Zone
-Metropolis Zone
-Sky Chase Zone
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Sega Sound Team - Sega - Genesis - 1994
-Angel Island Zone Act 1
-Angel Island Zone Act 2
-Hydrocity Zone Act 2
-Special Stage
-Ice Cap Zone Act 1
-Endless Mine
Sonic & Knuckles - Sega Sound Team - Sega - Genesis - 1994
-Flying Battery Zone Act 1
-Lava Reef Zone Act 1
-The Doomsday Zone
-Sky Sanctuary Zone

Episode 175: Matt Furniss

Featuring an Exclusive Interview!

In the exciting Finale to Season 7, the guys focus on the wonderful music of composer Matt Furniss. Known for titles such as Puggsy, Wiz 'n' Liz, Alien 3 and Mickey Mania, Matt was one of the most prolific composers on the Sega Genesis. Enjoy an overview of some of his best work, as well as an exclusive interview, in which Matt discusses his background as well as his process for creating 16-bit video game music.

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European Club Soccer – Matt Furniss – Virgin – Genesis – 1992
-United Kingdom
Wiz ‘n’ Liz – Matt Furniss – Psygnosis – Genesis – 1993
-Home
Alien 3 – Matt Furniss – Arena – Genesis – 1992
-Main Title
Sega Chess – Matt Furniss – Sega – Master System – 1991
-White Wins
Puggsy – Matt Furniss – Psygnosis – Genesis – 1993
-The Beach, The Cove, The Red Woods, Star Fall Lake
Woody Woodpecker Racing – Matt Furniss – Konami – Game Boy Color – 2000
-BGM 3
Gunship – Matt Furniss – U.S. Gold – Genesis – 1993
-Title Theme
The Second Samurai – Matt Furniss – Psygnosis – Genesis – 1994
-Prehistoric Stage Theme 1

Episode 171: Sonic 3 & Knuckles

In this very special episode, Karl & Will focus on some of the best music in video game history. It's a spotlight on Sonic 3 & Knuckles! The guys play almost every track from this legendary Genesis soundtrack, which was infamously worked on by Michael Jackson. Enjoy!

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Sonic 3 & Knuckles – SEGA Sound Team – Sega – Genesis – 1994
-Miniboss (Sonic 3)
-Data Select
-Angel Island Zone 1
-Angel Island Zone 2
-Hydrocity Zone 1
-Hydrocity Zone 2
-Gumball Machine
-Marble Garden Zone 1&2
-Azure Lake
-Carnival Night Zone 1
-Boss
-Ice Cap Zone 1
-Ice Cap Zone 2
-Endless Mine
-Launch Base Zone 1&2
-Final Boss
-Chrome Gadget
-Mushroom Hill Zone 1&2
-Miniboss (Sonic & Knuckles)
-Flying Battery Zone 1
-Flying Battery Zone 2
-Special Stage
-Sandopolis Zone 1&2
-Lava Reef Zone 1&2
-Desert Palace
-Sky Sanctuary Zone
-Death Egg Zone 1&2
-The Doomsday Zone
-Staff Roll