Episode #418 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle have a deep dive discussion on Pokémon Pokopia, the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 life-sim that's been turning heads across the gaming world since its March launch.

Just two people who love games pulling the curtain back on one of the most talked-about Pokémon releases in years. We'll cover everything from the game's post-apocalyptic premise and its surprisingly emotional core, the Animal Crossing-inspired soundtrack, to how a collaboration between Game Freak and the team behind Dragon Quest Builders 2 produced something the franchise has never quite attempted before. Expect honest impressions, plenty of weird tangents, and more than a few thoughts on what this game means for Pokémon going forward.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Title Screen from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
2. Withered Wasteland -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
3. Fuchsia City -Rainy Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
4. Bleak Beach -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
5. Vermilion City -Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
6. Rocky Ridges -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
7. Pewter City -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
8. Party Theme from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
9. Sparkling Skylands -Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
10. Saffron City -Rainy Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
11. Pokémon Center -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
12. Dream Island -Dragonite Doll- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
13. Final Song from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
14. Ending Credits from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]

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BGMania B-Sides #45 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives into Lagoon, the early action RPG that made its way from the X68000 to the SNES, bringing with it a distinctly moody, almost off-kilter take on fantasy adventure. It’s a game remembered as much for its quirks as its ambition, with a slower, more deliberate pace that gives the world a slightly distant, dreamlike feel.

Lagoon’s music leans into that atmosphere, built on gentle synth layers and melodies that feel patient rather than urgent. Themes unfold gradually, giving each track room to breathe while still carrying a quiet sense of forward motion.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Premonition from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
2. Atland from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
3. Valley from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
4. Castle Siegfried from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
5. Battles of Fate from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
6. Reach for the Sky from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
7. When Death Call from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
8. Prince of Darkness from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
9. Tales from the Peaceful World from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
10. Moonchild from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]

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Episode #417 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are celebrating absolutely nothing out of the ordinary. Just a completely standard episode featuring music from a handful of well-known games, exactly as you remember them.

From sweeping orchestral moments to high-energy electronic tracks and everything in between, this episode moves across a wide range of styles while staying firmly grounded in the worlds they came from. No surprises here... just familiar music, familiar games, and the kind of connections that longtime fans will recognize immediately. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a perfectly normal journey through video game music. Nothing unusual, nothing questionable, and definitely nothing that would make you stop and go, “Wait… is that right?”

Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike.

EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Everything Is Going to Be Ok from Dark Cloud 2 [Tomohito Nishiura, 2003]
2. Plantation from Django Unchained: Antebellum Edition [Leo Foxx, 2017]
3. Glacial Peak from Frosty No Dai Bōken [Naoki Kodaka, 1996]
4. Fighting of the Spirits from Phantasmonauts [Hiroya Hatsushiba, 2003]
5. A World Divided from Madden NFL 99 [Michael Pendowski feat. John Madden, 1998]
6. Mohg, Lord of Blood from Animal Crossing: New Horizons [Kazumi Totaka, 2020]
7. Color Your Night from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time [Koji Kondo feat. Eiji Aonuma & Shigeru Miyamoto, 1998]
8. Ultra Necrozma from Alien Zombie Death [Chad Warden, 2014]
9. Storm Eagle from Thunder Spirits [Toshiharu Yamanishi & Tomomi Ootani, 1992]
10. Yummy from Big Delicious Saucier Mommies [Lady Domina, 2011]
11. Mist of Rage from World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King [Russell Brower, 2008]
12. KUNA! Itzaland! from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe [Kenta Nagata feat. Atsuko Asahi, 2017]
13. Type-03 -Fulgore's Theme- from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach [Ludvig Forssell, 2025]
14. Magical Voice Shower from Lapone Conspiracy [Avu-chan feat. Smooth McGroove, 2019]

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