Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast
A podcast that shares, discusses, and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. Topics include composition, melody, harmony, chords, rhythm, and technical aspects like hardware limitations and production. New episodes are released every Monday.
Episodes
Rebroadcast: Humor in Video Games
In this "Rebroadcast" episode, Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in August of 2014- "Humor in Video Games (#126)!" Enjoy this unique episode!
Karlcast: Beach & Vacation Tunes!
Let's hit the beach! In this laidback summer-themed and inaugural Karlcast episode, Karl plays and discusses some awesome VGM with the theme of beach and vacation! This playlist was submitted by our wonderful discord community. Enjoy!
Original Release: Land of the Pocket
In this bonus episode, Karl shares his new chiptune album "Land of the Pocket" in its entirety! Featuring a sound combining snes, nes, synth bass, and real wurli, this album creates a uniquely evocative palette. And if you dig it, you can grab it on Karl's bandcamp!
Marcato Classic: Mina the Hollower
In this episode, Karl & Will celebrate and spotlight the incredible new score by Jake Kaufman to Mina the Hollower! If you're a virt fan (why would you not be) you'll not want to miss this!
Marcato Radio 43
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
Rebroadcast: Indie Games
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in December of 2015- "Indie Games (#193)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, featuring some amazing VGM from Indie Games!
Performance: Ultraglide Live at VGM Con!
In this very special episode, Karl presents the entire Ultraglide set professionally recorded live from VGM Con 2026! Enjoy!
Kirby OG Duo!
In this DELIGHTFUL episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the first 2 scores in the beloved Kirby series! This is Dream Land and Adventure! Enjoy this celebration of some of the most iconic VGM, back to where it all started.
Marcato Radio: Guests of VGM Con 2026
Enjoy this special timely Marcato Radio featuring awesome music from just some of the guests that will be at VGM Con 2026 this year!
Rebroadcast: Final Levels
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in January of 2015- "Final Levels (#148)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, featuring mostly old-school tracks, but a few killer modern tracks as well!
Marcato Classic: Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind
In this ROCKING episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the underrated, outstanding score to Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, composed by the very talented Sean Bialo! As a bonus, they also share a couple awesome Sean tracks from an upcoming game Denshattack! as well. Enjoy!
Rebroadcast: Game Boy Advance
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in November of 2014- "Game Boy Advance (#136)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys spotlit on some of the best music for this very nostalgic handheld system!
Catching Up: Winter 2026
In this laidback and conversational episode, Karl & Will catch up and talk about what's been going on lately, share and discuss a couple great VGM tracks, and answer a handful of listener questions. Enjoy!
Marcato Radio 42
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
Rebroadcast: 1991
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in August of 2015- "1991 (#176)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys spotlit on one year in video game music history, and arguably one of the most seminal years there ever was: 1991.
Guest Host Takeover: Shredder's Revenge & Absolum
It's Guest Host Takeover time!! 4 mystery hosts spotlight on 2 incredible and very different recent beat-em-up soundtracks: TMNT- Shredder's Revenge & Absolum! Enjoy!
Marcato Classic: Hades 1 & 2
In this ROCKING episode, Karl & Will celebrate the incredible music of both Hades 1 & 2, by Darren Korb! Featuring a killer playlist hand-picked by the 4 biggest Hades fans in the marcato discord!
Rebroadcast: Zelda: A Link to the Past
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in July of 2014- "Zelda: A Link to the Past (#122)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys took an in-depth look at the legendary SNES score!
Nintendo Month '25: Mario Kart World Part 2
Part 2! Karl, Will & Marty once again spotlight on the incredible score to Mario Kart World! This time, they focus on the phenomenal remixes. There's really something for everyone here. Enjoy!
Nintendo Month '25: Mario Kart World Part 1
It's Nintendo Month! This year, Karl, Will & Marty spotlight on the incredible score to Mario Kart World! For Part 1, they focus on the amazing original music, and Part 2- the phenomenal remixes. Enjoy!
Rebroadcast: Best of the Nintendo 64
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in January of 2014- "Best of the Nintendo 64 (#96)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys discussed some of the best music for this nostalgic system.
Marcato Classic: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
In this spooky episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the underrated, groovy score to Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia for the DS! Happy Halloween!
Rebroadcast: Adventure!
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in July of 2014- "Adventure!" (#120)!" In this blast from the past, the guys share some of the best music from both classic point-and-click adventure games from the likes of Lucasarts and Sierra, but also other kinds of adventure games too. Enjoy!
Guest Host Takeover: Japanese Games Go Hollywood!
It's time for another Guest Host Takeover! Mystery hosts present a fun episode called "Japanese Games Go Hollywood!" What an interesting topic. Enjoy some awesome VGM and discussion!
Chiptune Double Feature
In this episode, Karl & Will spotlight on 2 short but awesome chiptune soundtracks released this year. Bunny Bomber Blast and Dreams of Aether. Enjoy some excellent recent chiptune VGM!
Marcato Radio: Outsourced!
It's Marcato Radio time! But not just that, a very special Marcato Radio! This time around, the (incredible) playlist was outsourced to our wonderful discord community. Karl & Will even give their thoughts about the highest rated tune. Enjoy some awesome VGM!
Deep Dive: Secret of the Forest
In this third installment of the unique and contrasting "Deep Dive" series, Karl & Will zoom way in on ONE piece of video game music! They thoroughly explore one of the most gorgeous VGM tracks, Chrono Trigger’s “Secret of the Forest". Enjoy!
Rebroadcast: First Person Shooters
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in June of 2014- "First Person Shooters (#117)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys presented a diverse selection of awesome music from FPS games!
Rebroadcast: David Wise
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally
released way back in December of 2013- "David Wise (#90)!" Enjoy this
blast from the past, where the guys celebrate and interview (for the first time) the legendary David Wise!
Back in Town!
In this laidback episode, Karl & Will catch up, Will shares an exciting life update, and the guys play and discuss a couple of killer tracks from Mario Kart World! Enjoy!
Rebroadcast: Star Fox
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally
released way back in November of 2014- "Star Fox (#137)!" Enjoy this
blast from the past, where the guys explored the music of this legendary
series!
Revisited: Shovel Knight
It’s another “Revisited” episode! After 11 years, Karl & Will decide
to revisit the original score to Shovel Knight by Jake Kaufman! This is
one of the best VGM soundtracks of all time, and a true marcato
classic. Enjoy!
Marcato Radio 40
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's
another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks
you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
Rebroadcast: Konami
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in September of 2013- "Konami (#77)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored and shared some of the best music from Konami games!
Q&A: Guiding Bach, Our Wives Rock, Mending Music
In this laidback episode, Karl & Will answer some fun listener questions, play another round of their signature version of Name That Tune, and more!
Marcato Radio 39
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
Rebroadcast: The Demo Scene
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in June of 2014- "The Demo Scene (#116)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored this vibrant and unique VGM-adjacent scene!
Unfinished Business: Greatest Hits 2021
In this episode, Karl & Will finally get around to something that's been hanging for over 3 years...Greatest Hits 2021! That's right, the true final installment of the Greatest Hits series, that was never done due to the transition of the "new" era. Just like the previous installments, this is nothing but bangers. Enjoy some top-shelf VGM!
Rebroadcast: The Human Touch
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in September of 2013- "The Human Touch (#76)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored the significance of the human element in video game music!
Hidden Gem: LovePlus
In this laidback and feel-good episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the obscure but fantastic score to the DS game LovePlus. This score was first featured in last year's Handhelds-themed Show and Tell episode. Enjoy, and Happy late Valentine's Day!
Rebroadcast: Super Mario 64
For the second "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in November of 2013- "Super Mario 64 (#86)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys celebrate one of their most nostalgic scores of all time!
Marcato Classic: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
In this long-overdue spotlight, Karl & Marty celebrate the incredible (and clearly over-looked) score to Kirby: Triple Deluxe! Enjoy some absolutely stellar Kirby music by the two series masters- Ando & Ishikawa!
Quick Safety Update!
Just a quick safety update regarding the L.A. fires.
Rebroadcast: East and West
For the first "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in March of 2014- "East and West (#101)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored the two main cultures in gaming and game music!
Marcato Classic: Dual Orb II
In this episode, Karl & Will spotlight on a Super Famicom RPG score you probably have never heard of before. But don't let that fool you- the music of Dual Orb II is INCREDIBLE. Enjoy this spotlight on a 16-bit diamond in the rough!
Q&A: Nostalgic VGM, Time Management, Dynamic Music
It's time for another installment of Q&A! Karl & Will chill out and answer some great questions from the marcato discord community! They also each share an awesome non-vgm track. Enjoy!
NM '24: Series Spotlight: Donkey Kong!
For the second episode of Nintendo Month '24, the guys present an exciting installment of "Series Spotlight" on Donkey Kong! Enjoy some iconic and incredible VGM composed for the beloved ape, as well as some interesting discussion! (previous version had an audio glitch, apologies!)
Nintendo Month '24: Nintendo Land
It’s Nintendo Month!! For the first episode this year, Karl & Will spotlight on the super underrated and maybe even forgotten score to Nintendo Land, by Ryo Nagamatsu! Enjoy some delightful Nintendo VGM!
Discord Discotheque: Undead Edition
It’s time for a seasonally appropriate edition of Discord Discotheque! This time around, the theme is “The Undead”. Enjoy some amazing VGM hand-picked by the wonderful marcato bros discord community!
Original Release: Letters To My Family
In this episode, the guys share Will's cozy and personal solo piano album "Letters To My Family" in its entirety. Enjoy!
Double Feature: Rollergames & Jetman
In this exciting first episode of this new category of episodes, Karl & Will spotlight on 2 amazing and underrated NES soundtracks! Rollergames and Choujin Sentai: Jetman! Enjoy some top tier NES music!
Behind Your Back: Super Star Squadron
In the second installment of “Behind Your Back”, Karl & Marty
explore the amazing space-themed FDS album “Super Star Squadron” by
their brother Will! Enjoy!
Marcato Radio 38
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
Guest Host Takeover: Ninja Music
HIYA! In this exciting Guest Host Takeover episode, 3 mystery guests discuss some outstanding Ninja-themed VGM! Enjoy!
Revisited: Super Mario 3D World Part 2
Part 2! The guys continue the love for Mario 3D World by sharing a playlist almost entirely of tunes never before played on the podcast! This score is so stacked, that this playlist of leftovers is also incredible as well. Enjoy!
Revisited: Super Mario 3D World
Part 1! After about 10 years, Karl & Will decide to revisit an unbelievable and quite underrated score: Super Mario 3D World! Enjoy!
Original Release: Mist Me
In this episode, Karl shares his brand-new album "Mist Me" in its entirety! Enjoy some funky fusion music featuring a slew of talented special guests!
Show & Tell: Handhelds
It's Show & Tell time again! Finally! Karl & Will present the first themed installment, and share some killer tracks from various handheld systems. Enjoy!
Marcato Radio 37
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's
another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks
you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
1997
It's time for a year spotlight! The year is 1997. And what a year it was. Enjoy this trip back in time to a very seminal and diverse year for the history of VGM!
Short Score: F-Zero
In this installment of "Short Score" Karl, Will & Marty FINALLY spotlight on the legendary soundtrack to F-Zero on the SNES! Enjoy!
Marcato Radio 36
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's
another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks
you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
Marcato Classic: Bad Music 8
Oh boy. It's the eighth installment of Bad Music! Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. Enjoy? Yeah, Enjoy!
Guest Host Takeover: Mega Man 3
It’s time for another installment of Guest Host Takeover! The podcast has been taken over by mystery guest hosts to discuss Mega Man 3!! You'll have to listen to find out who.....Enjoy!
Q&A: Disney Songs, Games as Less Than, New Careers
In this laidback episode, Karl & Will answer some fun listener
questions, and play another round of their signature version of Name
That Tune!
New Release: Penny's Big Breakaway
Hot off the presses! For the “New Release” category of episodes, Karl & Will shine a light on a just-released video game soundtrack. This time it’s the incredible, colorful score to “Penny’s Big Breakaway” by Tee Lopes and Sean Bialo. Enjoy!
Marcato Radio 35
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
Revisited: Sunsoft
In this nostalgic and fun episode, the guys revisit the topic (and largely the same playlist) they covered waaaay back on Episode 80: Sunsoft! Enjoy some of the best VGM ever composed!
Original Showcase: Galactic Shift!
It’s back to back original showcases! This time around, Karl & Will share the brand new second album from collective Kinetic Vibe Mind, called Galactic Shift! This album is inspired by space, shoot-em-ups, and more. Kinetic Vibe Mind is a collective made up of Karl, Vav, and ModalModule. Enjoy!Check out the album on bandcamp: https://kineticvibemind.bandcamp.com/album/galactic-shift
Original Showcase: Unstable Scientific!
In this very special episode, Karl & Will present their new original soundtrack to the upcoming pixel art platformer "Unstable Scientific"! Enjoy!https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/unstable-scientific-ost
Off Topic: Christmas Music
Happy Holidays! Since it's Christmas Eve at time of posting, the guys present their first installment of a series called "Off Topic" where they discuss...something other than VGM! Enjoy some Christmas music and discussion!
Marcato Radio 34
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
Nintendo Month '23: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
For the second episode of Nintendo Month '23, Karl & Will continue the Zelda excitement with the score to another amazing Zelda sequel: Tears of the Kingdom!! Enjoy this spotlight on a phenomenal score!
Nintendo Month '23: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
In this LONG overdue episode, Karl & Will finally spotlight on the incredibly unique and evocative score to Majora's Mask, by Koji Kondo. Enjoy!
Discord Discotheque: Halloween
In this SPOOKY episode, Karl & Will present another installment of Discord Discotheque! These episodes feature playlists consisting of tracks suggested by the Marcato Discord community! The theme of this installment is Halloween! Enjoy!
Series Spotlight: Final Fantasy
For the second installment of "Series Spotlight", Karl & Will dive into the music of the long-running, beloved Final Fantasy series! The guys play 1 track from each of the 16 mainline entries, and also present 3 segments about different Final Fantasy topics. Enjoy!!
Revisited: Kid Icarus Uprising
In this second installment of "Revisited" Karl & Will look back on a 3DS soundtrack they remember being awesome, but now feel it is an all-time classic: 2012's Kid Icarus: Uprising! Enjoy!
Catching Up: Summer's End 2023
In this laidback and conversational episode, Karl & Will catch up and talk about what's been going on with their lives lately, share and discuss a few great VGM tracks, and answer a handful of listener questions. Enjoy!
Downforce: Upshift!
In this exciting episode, Karl shares his brand-new album Downforce: Upshift in its entirety! Enjoy!https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/downforce-upshift
Marcato Radio 33
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not! Enjoy!
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