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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S04E14 - Random Access ROM

2019-10-20
On this episode, we mix it up and talk about game randomisers! Plus, News of the Weird, and a phone bill that all the money in the world couldn't pay off...
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S03E41 - Numbers Game

2019-05-12
In this last episode of season 3, we talk about the effect of big numbers in video games! Plus, News of the Weird, June & July's game releases, and a look back on season 3 of the show.
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S03E40 - Changelog

2019-05-05
Things weren't always as they are now... In this episode, we look at the poetry of The Sims patch notes, as well as an even stranger ChangeLog! Plus, News of the Weird, and our annual CKDU Sustainer Drive. Help support community radio!
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S03E39 - Now and Then

2019-04-28
In this episode, let's take a look at some games with the same name and base content, but from different times! Also, News of the Weird, and the list of video game releases for May 2019.
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S03E38 - Gotta Give Him Credit

2019-04-21
In this episode, it's seller beware, as a bank inadvertently lets someone design their own credit card! Also, News of the Weird, and a look into PC and video game history.
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S03E37 - He Is...Cool

2019-04-14
In this episode, we have a chat with Tomas Guinan of Spoony Bard Productions! Plus, News of the Weird, and a bit about JadePharaoh's list of Danganronpa VAs on the LBG forum!
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S03E36 - Reimagine Dragons

2019-04-07
In this episode, I tell the tale of a young dragon named Spyro...in ten minutes or less! Plus, News of the Weird, and how some video game skills can apply to real life – and can be potentially life-saving!
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S03E35 - Unlicensed to Thrill

2019-03-31
In this episode, we check out a few unlicensed NES titles! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's coming up in new video games for April.
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S03E34 - Let's Review The World!

2019-03-24
It's another Rapid Review Rampage! This time, I'll be going through my Let's Play history. (I still don't know why Cow is in there.) Also, News of the Weird, and a bit about a girl who fell from the sky and lived...
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S03E33 - Club Sandwich

2019-03-17
In this episode, we take a look at the DOS Game Club, as well as some of the games they've had their hands on! Plus, News of the Weird, and why it's good to take five minutes per day away from your screen.
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S03E32 - Rogues' Gallery

2019-03-10
Is it Stone Soup? No, but in this episode, let's take a look at some roguelikes! Plus, News of the Weird, and another look down in the basement of Warehouse 23.
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S03E31 - As Knife Falls

2019-03-03
In this episode, we take a look at a fantastic new Touhou-based Metroidvania, Luna Nights! Plus, News of the Weird, and what lies in the basement of Warehouse 23...
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S03E30 - Nostalgia Ripples

2019-02-24
New games are still being made for old consoles! We take a look at a few of them in this episode. Also, News of the Weird, and...wait, it's already the last Friday of the month?!
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S03E29 - Online Presence

2019-02-17
It's another Rapid Review Rampage! This time, we're looking through some of the various people to whom I'm subscribed on YouTube and Twitch! Plus, News of the Weird, and how a certain 42 KB zip file can ruin your day (and maybe your computer).
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S03E28 - Historic Documents

2019-02-10
In this episode, we have a bit of a delve, both in video game and computer history, as well as some more hidden messages in video games! Plus, News of the Weird, as well as our annual VanHalentine's day tune.
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S03E27 - Steam Rollin'

2019-02-03
Time for another Rapid Review Rampage! This time, we're taking a stroll through my Steam library to see what we can dig up. Also, News of the Weird, and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S03E26 - OverHauled, ReImagined

2019-01-27
In this episode, we take a look at how a webcomic turned into a music repository! Plus, News of the Weird, and what new games are coming out in February.
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S03E25 - Streaming Conscious

2019-01-20
In this episode, we look back at some notable video game streaming and VOD series of 2018 which you may not know about! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's up over at LowBiasGaming.
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S03E24 - LEVEL UP 2018

2019-01-06
Let's take a look back at some of the music featured on the show through 2018! The podcast version also includes a song which had to be cut from the radio broadcast for time! Also, News of the Weird and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S03E23 - An Old Haunt of Mine

2018-12-30
In this episode, we're joined by Blazewing Firebird, who brings us some ghost stories! Also, video game releases for January, and the best of News of the Weird for 2018.
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S03E22 - I Forced a Bot to Listen

2018-12-23
In this episode, we come to realise that forcing a bot to watch thousands of hours of content doesn't amount to anything...but we can still enjoy the pretext! Also, News of the Weird, and how a usually dangerous diet for cats may have unexpected effects.
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S03E21 - Don't Think About It

2018-12-16
We're trying something new in this episode; rapid-fire reviews of games effectively pulled out of a hat. That's never been done before, right? (On this show, anyway.) Also, News of the Weird, and what's up at LowBiasGaming this week.
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S03E20 - Worlds Apart

2018-12-09
In this episode, we take a look at a pair of games which are worlds apart, despite being based on the same world! Also, News of the Weird, and a special appearance by a certain synthesized DOS superstar...
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S03E19 - Breaking the Matrix

2018-12-02
Today, we take a look at debug menus in games! (I also probably say "menu" far too many times!) Also, News of the Weird, and the...apparent lack of video game releases for December?
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S03E18 - All Across Time

2018-11-25
Let's take a look at a few more games I've been playing in this episode! Also, News of the Weird, and how the late Stan Lee met his wife.
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S03E17 - Hidden Meaning

2018-11-18
In this episode, we take a look at secret messages that are embedded inside video games! Also, News of the Weird, and what's rollin' at LowBiasGaming.
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S03E16 - The Price of Research

2018-11-04
This episode features a pilot for a new series concept! Also, News of the Weird, and what's new at LowBiasGaming.
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S03E15 - Musical Interlude

2018-10-28
As this episode collided with Hal-Con 2018, I decided to feature some awesome chiptunes, so enjoy! Also, what's coming up in video games for November 2018.
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S03E14 - Review Revue

2018-10-21
In this episode, we have a quick dive into a few games which have recently caught my interest. Also, News of the Weird, and why you shouldn't let anyone else bug you about your interests.
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S03E13 - Indie Apocalypse

2018-10-14
There are over 20 games coming out every day nowadays! Let's take a look at what that means for the industry. Also, News of the Weird, and what's going on at LowBiasGaming.
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S03E12 - Walken in Circles

2018-10-07
In this episode, we learn about Christopher Walken. (Or not. Probably not.) Also, News of the Weird, and the worst part of waking up.
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S03E11 - In The Not Too Distant Future

2018-09-30
In this episode, we look back upon Mystery Science Theater 3000 and its history! Plus, News of the Weird and video game releases for October 2018.
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S03E10 - General Assembly

2018-09-23
In this episode, we marvel at the art of programming games in Assembly! Also, News of the Weird, as well as a little taste of Don Bluth. (Not literally, of course...)
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S03E09 - To Hell With Us

2018-09-16
In this episode, we go to Hell!...well, at least, we take a look at Diablo 3. Also, a brief glance at Nintendo Direct, as well as News of the Weird.
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S03E08 - A Yarn About Time

2018-09-09
In this episode, we take a look at the indie 3D platformer game A Hat in Time! Also, the Patron Saint of the Internet (because that's apparently a thing), as well as News of the Weird.
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S03E07 - Cell Theory

2018-09-02
In this episode, we take a quick look inside the Cells. (No, not the dead ones.) Also, September's video game releases, and News of the Weird.
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S03E06 - Setting the Bar

2018-08-26
Challenge runs aren't always speedruns! In this episode, we discover a few alternate types of challenges. Plus, Pixar's veritable server farm, and News of the Weird.
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S03E05 - Happy Trails

2018-08-19
In this episode, we explore the beginning of the trails of Octopath Traveler! Plus, a little about a parodist's debut, and News of the Weird. (Note: Due to a technical fault at the time of broadcast, this episode is only available in mono.)
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S03E04 - Only in Kenya

2018-08-12
We venture into the weird in this episode, with strange Canadian laws, and unlikely dangerous animals! Plus, News of the Weird, and what's old and new at LowBiasGaming.
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S03E03 - Soundtrack to My Life

2018-08-05
In this episode, we look at some notable game soundtracks. Plus, News of the Weird, and what's old and new at LowBiasGaming.
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S03E02 - Bite the Bullet

2018-07-29
In this episode, we take a look at the murder mystery game Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc! Plus, new game releases for August 2018, News of the Weird, and what happens when warning labels go too far...
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S03E01 - That's Pixeltainment

2018-07-22
On this first episode of Squarewave Symphony Season 3, we have a chat with Kris Asick of Pixelmusement! Plus, newly discovered extended music from Tomba, as well as News of the Weird.
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