All Your Bass is a podcast for people who love video games—and the music that makes them unforgettable. Join Theo and Dave as they dig into legendary composers, iconic soundtracks, deep cuts, and the stories behind the tracks that shaped gaming. From chiptunes and synthwave to orchestral boss battles and dance-floor bangers, it’s a celebration of the sounds that stay with us long after the credits roll.
Ep. 004 - Yasunori Mitsuda: Chrono Trigger, Xenogears & the Sound of RPGs
All Your Bass Podcast dives into the music and career of legendary video game composer Yasunori Mitsuda.
From his early days creating sound effects at Square to becoming the sole composer behind Chrono Trigger, Theo and Dave explore Mitsuda’s relentless work ethic, his collaborations with Nobuo Uematsu, and the unforgettable scores of Xenogears, Chrono Cross, Front Mission, Xenoblade Chronicles, and Sea of Stars.
They also dig into the wide range of influences behind his sound—from jazz, classical, and Celtic music to Yellow Magic Orchestra, Vangelis, and The Ventures—and why his music continues to define some of gaming’s most beloved worlds.
Plus: more games added to the backlog, the magic of PlayStation-era audio, and a warning to take a day off before your soundtrack sends you to the hospital.
2 Oct 2026
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9 Sept 2026
Ep. 003 - Genesis vs. SNES: Which Console Had the Best Video Game Music?
In this Freeplay episode of All Your Bass, Theo and Dave pit the Sega Genesis against the Super Nintendo in the ultimate video game music showdown. From the Genesis’s crunchy basslines and funky “ninja jazz” to the SNES’s cinematic RPG scores, they dig into classics like Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage 2, Shinobi III, Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country 2, Super Metroid, F-Zero, Mega Man X, Final Fantasy VI, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
Which console generation had the better sound? Join the debate as they celebrate legendary composers, unforgettable battle themes, and the distinct sonic personalities that made the 16-bit era iconic.
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18 Aug 2026
Ep. 002 - Setsuo Yamamoto: The Capcom Sound Behind Mega Man X
This week on All Your Bass, Theo and Dave dive into the killer video game music of Capcom composer Setsuo Yamamoto. From the high-octane stages of Mega Man X to Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition, Final Fight 2, Strider 2, Rival Schools, and Mega Man: The Power Battle, we celebrate the riffs, melodies, arcade energy, and unmistakable 16-bit attitude behind his work.
Along the way: Storm Eagle, Guts Man, Guile’s theme, Dr. Light’s melancholy upgrades, Capcom’s fighting-game legacy, and why Mega Man X still absolutely rips.
4 Aug 2026
Ep. 01 - Yuzo Koshiro: Streets of Rage, Shinobi & the Sound of Sega
Episode Description: Theo and Dave kick off All Your Bass with a dive into the legendary Yuzo Koshiro—the composer behind Streets of Rage, The Revenge of Shinobi, ActRaiser, Ys, Shenmue, and more. From his early PC-88 experiments to his dance-music-infused Sega classics, they explore the career, influences, and undeniable bangers of one of video game music’s all-time greats.
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