Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast

In this exciting Patreon-suggested episode, Karl & Will explore the incredible video game music of Masashi Hamauzu! Known for his work on series such as Final Fantasy, SaGa and more, Hamauzu's music is well-crafted and uniquely beautiful. Enjoy!

In this exciting follow-up to last week, Karl & Will focus on the rocking soundtrack to Ys III! The subsequent entry in the Ys series, this score by Mieko Ishikawa takes what has worked previously and kicks things up to the next level. Enjoy!

In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on one of their favorite soundtracks: Ys II! The music to this beloved Falcom action RPG is rocking, emotional and downright entertaining. Enjoy this focus on an incredible soundtrack!

In this episode, Karl & Will explore the delightful music of the TwinBee series! A long-running "cute-em-up" series by Konami, the music of these games is incredibly fun and energetic. Enjoy!

In this episode, Karl & Will explore an interesting situation in video game music. This is where a game, for various reasons, had multiple soundtracks. Whether it was due to differing platforms, technology, or even copyright reasons, this is an interesting look at multiple composers scoring the same stage or setting. Enjoy!

In this long-overdue and rocking episode, Karl & Will explore the awesome music of the Contra series! This music is active, progressive, and undeniably fun. From the NES all the way to the PS3, enjoy some classic Konami VGM!

This week, the guys (joined by Marty and Carlos) explore music from video games with robots! They also celebrate the release of ROBOGIRL 2 by playing a few tracks from it as well. Enjoy some groovy robot music!

This week, Karl & Will revisit the incredible soundtrack of last year’s Octopath Traveler! This score is so jam-packed with amazing tracks that the guys couldn’t resist sharing even more music they weren’t able to the first time. Enjoy some top-tier VGM!

It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy what is possibly the best Show & Tell episode yet!

In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will explore the atmospheric and emotional soundtrack of 2018's Celeste! The guys discuss why this music has moved so many fans. Enjoy!

In this episode, Karl & Will explore the music of the Paper Mario series! Featuring music from 4 titles in the series, from the N64 to the 3DS, this playlist is full of zaniness and fun. The guys also discuss how this series stands apart from the mainline Mario series. Enjoy!

It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome friend and supporter of the show Zach Walton. Zach decides to change things up and brings in all tracks from Xenoblade X. Enjoy this very unique twist on Favorites with Friends!

In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2018! Enjoy this incredible collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!

In this short Bonus Episode, the guys debrief and share their highlights of MAGFest 2019. Enjoy!

In the Season 15 Premiere, Karl & Will explore examples of video game music where the developer of the game also composed the music! Enjoy a smattering of amazing VGM from multi-talented creative artists!

The guys take this week off to get ready for MAGFest, so they present this very special Marcato Radio! Just in time for New Year's Eve, enjoy a special, hand-picked assortment of dancey, energetic VGM! Happy New Year!!

THE 350TH EPISODE OF THE SUPER MARCATO BROS. VGM PODCAST!! Wow. To celebrate this milestone, Karl & Will share the history of their creative collaboration with each other. Also, Name That Tune, Listener Qs, Debate and more! Thanks to everyone for listening for all these years! 

It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros! 

This week, Karl & Will focus on the music of the courtroom adventure series Ace Attorney! The guys share and discuss a smattering of music from all six main titles, as well as a couple spinoffs. Enjoy some emotional yet fun VGM!

In this blood-pumping episode, Karl & Will focus on the rocking music of the Guilty Gear series! Composed primarily by series creator Daisuke Ishiwatari, the music of Guilty Gear is energetic, heavy, and unabashed. Rock on!