by Kent Ward
The Nerd Music Meltdown features interviews with the top acts and personalities in video game music, nerdcore, chiptune, and geek rock. Host extraordinaire Kent Ward picks the minds of these fine guests and plays some great tunes to bring you into the magical world of nerd music. Presented by Ongaku Overdrive.
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August 21, 2025
<p>On November 14th, Marc with a C has a new album coming out, appropriately titled Steamed Hams. Definitely a great time to have Marc on the Nerd Music Meltdown one final time.</p> <p>We not only talk about the new album, but also the importance of Pride Month, the end of The Geek Easy, focusing on family, the homogenization of "nerd media," and Marc's documentary. Even some anime talk!</p> <p>You can preorder Steamed Hams at <a href= "https://marcwithac.bandcamp.com/">marcwithac.bandcamp.com</a>. You can also follow Marc with a C at <a href= "https://linktr.ee/marcwithac">linktr.ee/marcwithac</a>.<br /> <br /> Follow host Kent Ward at <a href= "https://linktr.ee/greatkentward">linktr.ee/greatkentward</a>. You can support also our podcast at <a href= "https://patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive">patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive</a>.</p> <p>"The Meltdown" theme by RoboRob</p>
May 29, 2025
Host Kent Ward interviews Ro Panuganti, Ian Martyn, and Drew Gibson about GameGrooves' leadership changes, community involvement, album planning, and upcoming projects, offering insights into the netlabel's future.
April 10, 2025
<p>Justin Taylor and Adam Payne of <strong>Final Fantasy</strong> metal band <strong>Knight of the Round</strong> are on the Meltdown to talk about their upcoming album Refractions, dropping on April 25th.<br /> <br /> Pre-order Refractions: <a href= "https://knightoftheround.bandcamp.com/album/refractions">knightoftheround.bandcamp.com/album/refractions</a><br /> Knight of the Round at Warriors of Light II: <a href= "https://youtu.be/uJXNToRJws4?si=1LxADbYiONTM_2ic">youtu.be/uJXNToRJws4</a><br /> <br /> Kent and KOTR also discuss the evolution of the Final Fantasy games, Ergheiz, Power Stone, and their upcoming shows in Atlanta, Chicago, and Nashville.<br /> <br /> Follow Knight of the Round at <a href= "https://www.knightoftheround.com/">knightoftheround.com</a>. Follow host Kent Ward at <a href= "https://linktr.ee/greatkentward">linktr.ee/greatkentward</a>. You can support also our podcast at <a href= "https://patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive">patreon.com/ongakuoverdrive</a>.<br /> <br /> "The Meltdown" theme by RoboRob</p>
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The Nerd Music Meltdown features interviews with the top acts and personalities in video game music, nerdcore, chiptune, and geek rock. Host extraordinaire Kent Ward picks the minds of these fine guests and plays some great tunes to bring you into the magical world of nerd music.
Presented by Ongaku Overdrive.
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