Squarewave Symphony

Join Kewlio in his quest to play video games and discover the weird and geeky things of the world! Listen to chiptune artists you may never have heard of! Broadcasted live on CKDU 88.1 FM in Halifax, or on ckdu.ca everywhere, at 5 PM Atlantic Time every Friday. Podcast updates the following Sunday.

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S04E62 - News of the Cleared

2021-05-23
The season is over? Wait, wasn't this supposed to be Season 5 anyway? Sending you off with some News of the Weird, video game releases for June and July, and plans for the interseason.
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S04E61 - Game Show Marathon

2021-04-25
Classic game show host Wink Martindale has been busy posting a bunch of lost/rare game show material to YouTube. Let's take a look at a bunch of it! Plus, News of the Weird, and...wait, WHO just left LBG?
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S04E60 - Playing at Home's For Chumps

2021-04-18
Sometimes, the play-at-home game comes first. But do those make good game shows at all? Plus, News of the Weird, and what's up in and around the LBG community.
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S04E59 - Adventures in the Key of Weird

2021-04-11
Join me in a world created from the very imagination of a computer program! Plus, News of the Weird, and what games are coming up in April 2021.
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S04E57 - Studio, Not Apartment

2021-03-28
In this first episode back in the studio since COVID-19 hit, we consider the efforts people go through to keep old consoles alive and kicking! Plus, News of the Weird, and new video game releases for March 2021.
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S04E58 - We Are In Controls

2021-03-15
A CKDU 2021 Sustainer Drive special where I talk a little about CKDU making a difference in the community, and also a little about control schemes making a difference in video games! Also, News of the Weird and what's new in and around LBG.
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S04E56 - C:\DOS\Run

2021-02-21
Let's have a Rapid Review Rampage into my DOS game collection! Plus, News of the Weird, and...sort of a LowBiasGaming update?
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S04E55 - Keep Up The Pace

2021-02-14
In this episode, we take a quick look at a couple of games that'll get you running, one way or another! Plus, News of the Weird, and the list of new video game releases for February.
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S04E54 - Pandemic v Mecha Kong

2021-02-07
Drawing physical games out of a bag and reviewing them on the spot? That's what's happening in this episode. Plus, News of the Weird, and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E53 - News of the Yeard

2021-01-10
Axamoretl and Lolo De Puzlo join me in the longest News of the Weird reading yet, of the best stories of 2020! Plus, what's new over at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E52 - LEVEL UP 2020

2021-01-04
Time to take a look back at some of the best music played on the show in the year 2020! Music from Game Genie Sokolov, Kommisar, Martijn Frazer, Patrice Bourgeault, and more!
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S04E51 - Beware the 'Tides of March

2020-12-30
It's March 300th, and you know what that means! The holidays are upon us! Also, News of the Weird, and a look at my various game wishlists.
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S04E50 - Three Times the Awesome

2020-12-27
Music today includes Game Genie Sokolov, Imaginary (via The Chiptune Server), kndrt, and more! Plus, News of the Weird (including three AWESOME!!! stories), and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E49 - Salt Lick City

2020-12-23
Got some music for ya today; Martijn Frazer, Jake Kaufman, Michael Staple, and more people who may or may not have real names! Plus, News of the Weird, and an enormous list of games which may or may not have come out this year (but were supposed to)!
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S04E48 - Hare-Brained

2020-11-22
How's everyone doing? Hope you're all right. If not, maybe these chiptunes will help pick up your mood! Also, News of the Weird, and what's happening over at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E47 - Smiling Politely

2020-11-18
Axamoretl joins in for an extra-long News of the Weird! Plus, the excessively long list of new releases for November 2020, and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E46 - Forward to the Past

2020-11-15
Time for some more great chiptune music, including a preview of the EP I will (eventually) put out! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's up over at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E45 - Great Canadian Chipshow

2020-10-11
It's high time to load up on Canadian chiptunes! Let's get it all out there! Plus, News of the Weird, and (most of) this week in Blaseball.
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S04E44 - Wee Splorts

2020-10-01
While many sports have been heavily affected by COVID-19, that doesn't stop certain other sports from happening! Plus, News of the Weird, and we check out the new game releases for October.
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S04E43 - Handheld Nightmare

2020-09-28
Sometimes, you just need to put the phone down and relax. Plus, News of the Weird, and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E42 - srs bsnes

2020-09-07
What started as a quest to create the world's most accurate SNES emulator ended up fixing Dr. Stephen Hawking's failing voice box! Plus, News of the Weird, and the new game releases for September.
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S04E41 - The Death Road Tolls Thee

2020-08-16
Is Canada prepared for a zombie apocalypse? They seemed to think so in 2013. Plus, News of the Weird, and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E40 - How I Spent My Summer Quarantine

2020-08-02
Because the way I access the Internet is a bit limited right now, I have to be picky about what I watch on YouTube. Here's a sample of that list! Plus, News of the Weird, and what game releases are coming up for August 2020.
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S04E39 - Join the Club

2020-07-19
Martijn and Florian from DOS Game Club join us for a chat in this Co-Aud '20 episode of the show! Plus, Jason is here too, helping out with the News of the Weird!
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S04E38 - Games People Play

2020-07-12
Come as I guide you through the land of games I've been playing in the past few weeks! Plus, News of the Weird, and the myriad new stuff going on at LowBiasGaming. There's been a lot in the last two weeks!
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S04E37 - Tune Me Up

2020-06-28
Music, music, music! Including a couple of songs from the new Chiptunes 4 Autism compilation! Plus, News of the Weird, and the video game release list for July.
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S04E36 - In the Groove

2020-06-14
We're back with some more Co-Aud '20! This time, Vadell Gabriel joins in, and we talk chiptune artists! Plus, News of the Weird, as well as what's going on at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E35 - Chiptune is a Dancer

2020-06-07
Prepare for another onslaught of chiptunes! It's like they've taken over the broadcast or something! Plus, News of the Weird, and new video game releases for June 2020.
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S04E34 - Musical Interlude 2

2020-06-03
Seems like I've been running a little behind. Well, at least, here's some music to keep you occupied! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E33 - Successful Appreciation

2020-05-24
It's Co-Aud '20, and it's Axamoretl! We take some time to talk about some LPers/streamers we enjoy and are a positive influence. Plus, News of the Weird, and what's the haps at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E32 - Rose Tinted Glasses

2020-05-20
TheRealZ3ro returns! This time, we're talking about some of the games we like to come back and revisit every so often. Plus, News of the Weird, and what new games are coming up in May 2020.
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S04E31 - Once You Pop You Can't Stop

2020-05-17
J-Pop4Life joins us in this Co-Aud '20 episode, featuring some stories such as about he and his brother (TheRealZ3ro) gaming growing up! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's up at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E30 - Trailing Off

2020-05-13
Let's hit the trail with Blazewing2010 in this episode, where we get to hear some travel stories! Also, News of the Weird, and what's new over at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E29 - Maximum Tolerance

2020-05-10
In this third installment of Co-Aud '20, we welcome Axamoretl as he joins in for the News of the Weird, as well as a Dialog Box that covers game development, Retro Rank Rhapsody, and more!
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S04E28 - Environmental Crysis

2020-05-06
Co-Aud '20 continues as we invite Jason Parton for a joint News of the Weird segment with Electric Leftovers! Plus, some landmark landmarks in video games, and new releases for April 2020.
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S04E27 - Accept No Substitutes

2020-05-03
We're stuck inside?! Let's make the most of it, then! Co-Aud '20 begins with TheRealZ3ro as our first guest for the News of the Weird and the Dialog Box!
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S04E26 - Pump Up the Jam

2020-04-29
What's your jam? Game jam, I mean! Let's take a look at some of the jams out there. Plus, News of the Weird, and a bit of St. Patty's history.
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S04E25 - The Book of Genesis

2020-04-26
Oops, all Genesis! (Almost.) It's a good platform for platformers, so let's rampage through a few! Plus, News of the Weird, and it wasn't quite CompuHyperGlobalMegaNet, but it existed in Japan.
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S04E24 - How to Adventure

2020-04-19
Let's go on some adventures! Then talk about them! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's new in video games for March 2020.
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S04E23 - The Biz

2020-04-15
Don't know how to podcast? Maybe this can get you started. Plus, News of the Weird, and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E22 - How It Played Out

2020-04-12
Let's take a look back at the 2010s in video gaming! Plus, the best of the News of the Weird from 2019, and a random assortment of stuff you may or may not know!
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S04E21 - LEVEL UP 2019

2020-01-05
Let's take a look at some of my favourite music I've run on the show in the past year! Plus, News of the Weird, and what we can expect in video games for January 2020.
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S04E20 - And Substitute My Own

2019-12-20
It's the holiday season! Let's unwrap a bunch of old SNES games...and then mangle their plotlines! Plus, News of the Weird, and the latest happenings at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E19 - It Only Does Everything

2019-12-08
The PlayStation is celebrating its 25th anniversary, so today, let's take a look at some of its games! Plus, News of the Weird, and, if the Scatman can do it, so can you!
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S04E18 - Going Through the Motion

2019-12-01
In this episode, we're taking a look at some games from the makers of Dead Cells, Motion Twin! Also, News of the Weird, and what video games are left to see in 2019, as well as a 2020 preview!
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S04E17 - Get the Message

2019-11-24
In this episode, we take a look at the adventure that's two games in one, The Messenger! Plus, News of the Weird, and Least Competent Criminal: 1798 Edition!
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S04E16 - I'll Text Ya

2019-11-10
In this episode, we celebrate 25 years of MegaZeux by having a Rapid Review Rampage of MZX games! Plus, News of the Weird, and NOT THE BEES...at least, not in the UK.
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S04E15 - Building in Line to Code

2019-11-03
In this episode, we take a look at the Tetris Guideline, and how it has effected the development of new Tetris games! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's coming up in video games for November.
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S04E13 - Zero Tolerance Policy

2019-10-13
In this episode, we'll look at some new games for an old creation system! Also, News of the Weird, and how that metallic smell isn't the smell of metal.
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S04E12 - No Puzzle Left Unsolved

2019-09-29
In this episode, let's be a true gentleman and check out some puzzles to solve! Also, News of the Weird, and the extensive list of new game releases for October.
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S04E11 - They Can't Get Us All

2019-09-22
We're joined by K-Trip in this episode, as we talk about Area 51 and some of the more interesting games coming out! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's new over at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E10 - Overachiever

2019-09-15
In this 100th episode, we take a look at some GBA games which include achivements on RetroAchievements! Also, News of the Weird, and apparently, Nikola Tesla predicted smartphones?
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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 72.43 MB - Duration: 57:12m (175 kbps 44100 Hz)

S04E09 - Direct Your Attention

2019-09-08
In this episode, we take a look at some of the entries from the latest Nintendo Direct! Plus, News of the Weird, and why it's better to think with portals than try Lumosity...
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S04E08 - I Reject Your Reality

2019-09-01
In today's episode, a neural net text generator mangles the plots of classic NES games! Also, News of the Weird, and September's game release calendar.
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S04E07 - Every Port in a Storm

2019-08-25
In this episode, we take a look at a few games which just won't die! Also, News of the Weird, and a little story about an orphaned mouse whose middle name is literally "Entertainment"...
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S04E06 - Dark Matter's In Our Hands

2019-08-19
In this episode, I tell a quick story about a certain pink powerpuff in ten minutes or less! Plus, (slightly old) News of the Weird, and the latest happenings at LowBiasGaming.
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S04E05 - Think Pink

2019-08-11
In this episode, we rapidly rampage reviews through the Kirby series! Plus, News of the Weird, and a successful Star Wars spoof which predates Spaceballs!
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S04E04 - Serial Reviewer

2019-08-04
It's a Rapid Review Rampage! This time, we're looking at series and franchises. Also, News of the Weird, and how Pluto's association to New Mexico makes it "legally" a planet...some of the time?
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S04E03 - Futures Market

2019-07-28
In this episode, there's a guest host! Krys G (aka K-Trip), who was an intern at CKDU over the summer, joins in on the fun! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's coming up in video games for August.
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S04E02 - Fourteenth to Last

2019-07-21
I've been playing the trial of Final Fantasy XIV lately, and, in this episode, we examine some of the differences between it and World of Warcraft! Plus, News of the Weird, and why it's illegal to flip the bird in the States, and why the IRS disagrees...
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S04E01 - Partners in Time

2019-07-14
In this season premiere, we have a chat with Mike Montgomery, who runs the movie review show Reel Geeks and character Adi the Adipose! Plus, News of the Weird, a new theme song debut, and a mention of the Best of Halifax contest!
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