http://www.harmonixmusic.com/community/ en-us Harmonix Music Systems josh.harrison@harmonixmusic.com Harmonix Music Systems The Official podcast from Harmonix Music Systems, masters of the gaming universe. All the Rock Band and Dance Central news you can take. Interviews with awesome people. DLC Roundtables. Employee profiles. Goofs and spoofs! Harmonix Music Systems The Harmonix podcast returns after a year-long break! We're recording the podcast live on the Harmonix livestream each week, and our first episode features User Researcher Matt Kristek. Matt runs all of playtesting for Harmonix and was a guest on the podcast back in the day. Join us for the return of the podcast, and tune in to the livestream on Wednesday afternoons to see the show recorded live! The Harmonix podcast returns after a year-long break! We're recording the podcast live on the Harmonix livestream each week, and our first episode features User Researcher Matt Kristek. Matt runs all of playtesting for Harmonix and was a guest on the podcast back in the day. Join us for the return of the podcast, and tune in to the livestream on Wednesday afternoons to see the show recorded live! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode148.mp3 Fri, 29 July 2016 12:15:00 EST 50:16 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems It’s been a massively eventful month for Rock Band 4. We’ve done a month of in-depth coverage with IGN First touching on numerous aspects of the game. The crew runs down what sort of stories you can find there, and chats about how great it’s been taking Rock Band 4 back on the road again! It’s been a massively eventful month for Rock Band 4. We’ve done a month of in-depth coverage with IGN First touching on numerous aspects of the game. The crew runs down what sort of stories you can find there, and chats about how great it’s been taking Rock Band 4 back on the road again! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode146.mp3 Fri, 08 May 2015 11:15:00 EST 26:30 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week’s a very special show. 20 years ago almost to the day, Harmonix Music Systems, Inc opened its doors for the first time. Those doors may or may not have been on Alex Rigopulos’ parents’ house. Tune in and take a walk down memory lane with Alex and co-founder Eran Egozy as they share their memories of starting up the company after grad school. This week’s a very special show. 20 years ago almost to the day, Harmonix Music Systems, Inc opened its doors for the first time. Those doors may or may not have been on Alex Rigopulos’ parents’ house. Tune in and take a walk down memory lane with Alex and co-founder Eran Egozy as they share their memories of starting up the company after grad school. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode145.mp3 Fri, 08 May 2015 11:15:00 EST 22:55 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems On the latest podcast we talk with the “Harmonix Playtest Guy,” and pull in a few guests who have worked closely with him to talk about playtesting! What is playtest? Why is it important? How does playtesting make games better? All important questions that we answer IN THIS SHOW. Give it a listen and sign up at HarmonixMusic.com/playtest for a chance to come in and help playtest our games (like Rock Band 4 or Amplitude) before they are officially released! On the latest podcast we talk with the “Harmonix Playtest Guy,” and pull in a few guests who have worked closely with him to talk about playtesting! What is playtest? Why is it important? How does playtesting make games better? All important questions that we answer IN THIS SHOW. Give it a listen and sign up at HarmonixMusic.com/playtest for a chance to come in and help playtest our games (like Rock Band 4 or Amplitude) before they are officially released! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode144.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:15:00 EST 47:36 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems In the latest episode of the Harmonix podcast, we talk about game development, game jams, making games, making jam, and more! This podcast includes pro tips for aspiring game developers from Harmonix design guru, Chris Foster. Don’t miss it! In the latest episode of the Harmonix podcast, we talk about game development, game jams, making games, making jam, and more! This podcast includes pro tips for aspiring game developers from Harmonix design guru, Chris Foster. Don’t miss it! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode143.mp3 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:15:00 EST 35:44 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems PAX East is over! We announced Rock Band 4! We’re back in the office and we’re all so tired! Tune in for a recap of one of the busiest weeks we’ve had in the last few years, with plenty of details about the RB4 announce, what’s coming up next for RB4, and a rundown of all the games, merch, panels, and parties that kept us busy during PAX East! Are exclamation points really necessary for all of these sentences? YES! PAX East is over! We announced Rock Band 4! We’re back in the office and we’re all so tired! Tune in for a recap of one of the busiest weeks we’ve had in the last few years, with plenty of details about the RB4 announce, what’s coming up next for RB4, and a rundown of all the games, merch, panels, and parties that kept us busy during PAX East! Are exclamation points really necessary for all of these sentences? YES! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode142.mp3 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 11:15:00 EST 37:03 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems It's happening! It's really happening! Rock Band 4 is coming later this year. We sit down with a group of special guests to talk about the new game. It's happening! It's really happening! Rock Band 4 is coming later this year. We sit down with a group of special guests to talk about the new game. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode141.mp3 Fri, 6 Mar 2015 12:00:00 EST 31:17 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the show we discuss another batch of surprise Rock Band 3 DLC! We’re also joined by our friend Alexander Sliwinski, recently of Joystiq. He joins us for a rousing discussion about the games press! This week on the show we discuss another batch of surprise Rock Band 3 DLC! We’re also joined by our friend Alexander Sliwinski, recently of Joystiq. He joins us for a rousing discussion about the games press! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode140.mp3 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:35:00 EST 36:58 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems PAX East returns to Boston in a month, and Harmonix has a whole lotta STUFF planned for the show. Tune in to hear what games we'll be showing off, and get the early scoop on our party plans. There's a ton more info coming, but this episode of the podcast kicks off our 2015 event season plans! PAX East returns to Boston in a month, and Harmonix has a whole lotta STUFF planned for the show. Tune in to hear what games we'll be showing off, and get the early scoop on our party plans. There's a ton more info coming, but this episode of the podcast kicks off our 2015 event season plans! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode139.mp3 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:15:00 EST 31:46 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the show the gang discusses our newly released Rock Band 3 DLC, as well as an informational survey about your Rock Band playing habits! This week on the show the gang discusses our newly released Rock Band 3 DLC, as well as an informational survey about your Rock Band playing habits! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode138.mp3 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:30:00 EST 25:11 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Hey! We announced new Rock Band DLC today! Listen to this show to hear us talk about it. Hey! We announced new Rock Band DLC today! Listen to this show to hear us talk about it. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode137.mp3 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:15:00 EST 34:18 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems With just days left in the year, a few of the chuckleheads on the Publishing team decided to put as little work as possible into the podcast by doing a Game Of The Year wrap up. Everybody else is doing it, so why shouldn't we? Tune in to find out if Aaron finally set up his Xbox One (spoilers: he didn't), if Nick gave him guff for it (spoilers: he did), and if Pope's new baby helps him beat Dark Souls 2 (spoilers: he might!). Thanks to everyone that listened to the show in 2014. We'll do better next year, we promise! With just days left in the year, a few of the chuckleheads on the Publishing team decided to put as little work as possible into the podcast by doing a Game Of The Year wrap up. Everybody else is doing it, so why shouldn't we? Tune in to find out if Aaron finally set up his Xbox One (spoilers: he didn't), if Nick gave him guff for it (spoilers: he did), and if Pope's new baby helps him beat Dark Souls 2 (spoilers: he might!). Thanks to everyone that listened to the show in 2014. We'll do better next year, we promise! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode136.mp3 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 12:00:00 EST 37:18 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The Harmonix publishing team recently hit the road for a multi-city tour showing Amplitude off to press and giving the public hands-on with our latest build! This episode features tales from the road, lousy times with airlines, our experience at the PlayStation Experience in Vegas (spoiler: it was a whole lot of fun), and tons of bragging about our amazing fans. We also try to do our best Skeletor impressions. We’re really tired. Listen now! The Harmonix publishing team recently hit the road for a multi-city tour showing Amplitude off to press and giving the public hands-on with our latest build! This episode features tales from the road, lousy times with airlines, our experience at the PlayStation Experience in Vegas (spoiler: it was a whole lot of fun), and tons of bragging about our amazing fans. We also try to do our best Skeletor impressions. We’re really tired. Listen now! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode135.mp3 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:52:00 EST 29:52 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems To celebrate the 7th anniversary of the release of Rock Band, we sat down with Harmonix co-founder Alex Rigopulos and Rock Band’s Audio Director Eric Brosius to revisit their favorite launch memories. Part nostalgia trip, part master class in trivia (seriously, even the regular podcast crew learned a few Harmonix secrets during recording), this episode celebrates the excitement and uncertainty of the earliest days of the Rock Band franchise. To celebrate the 7th anniversary of the release of Rock Band, we sat down with Harmonix co-founder Alex Rigopulos and Rock Band’s Audio Director Eric Brosius to revisit their favorite launch memories. Part nostalgia trip, part master class in trivia (seriously, even the regular podcast crew learned a few Harmonix secrets during recording), this episode celebrates the excitement and uncertainty of the earliest days of the Rock Band franchise. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode134.mp3 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:15:00 EST 24:19 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems In this very special episode of the Harmonix podcast, Amplitude Product Lead Annette Gonzalez is joined by the Amplidudes Ryan Lesser (Creative Lead), Pete Maguire (Audio Lead), and Jeff Allen (Sound Designer) to share some exciting news. Amplitude will be playable at the PlayStation Experience in December! Find out more about the demo we’re working on, get a sneak peek (listen?) at some of the music from the game, learn about Amplitude’s narrative, and more! Listen nowwww. In this very special episode of the Harmonix podcast, Amplitude Product Lead Annette Gonzalez is joined by the Amplidudes Ryan Lesser (Creative Lead), Pete Maguire (Audio Lead), and Jeff Allen (Sound Designer) to share some exciting news. Amplitude will be playable at the PlayStation Experience in December! Find out more about the demo we’re working on, get a sneak peek (listen?) at some of the music from the game, learn about Amplitude’s narrative, and more! Listen nowwww. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode133.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:20:00 EST 36:34 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems After a busy few weeks following the release of A City Sleeps and Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, the team relaxes by sharing our favorite Halloween stories. This ends up being more sad than scary, as Annette only ever had one costume, Christine was forced to trick-or-treat on an apartment complex, Aaron cries about how sad the Garfield Halloween special was, and Pope turns into a ghost. So tune in for some spooooOoOOoOooOOky (i.e. sad) stories! After a busy few weeks following the release of A City Sleeps and Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, the team relaxes by sharing our favorite Halloween stories. This ends up being more sad than scary, as Annette only ever had one costume, Christine was forced to trick-or-treat on an apartment complex, Aaron cries about how sad the Garfield Halloween special was, and Pope turns into a ghost. So tune in for some spooooOoOOoOooOOky (i.e. sad) stories! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode132.mp3 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:20:00 EST 39:00 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Jeepers creepers, we’ve been doing this darn show for 5 years! Join us for a trip down memory lane as we reminisce about our earliest episodes, lessons learned, and loves lost. For maximum nostalgia we’re joined by an extra special guest, Harmonix alum Sean Baptiste! Give a listen for info on past, present, and future Harmonix games in this audio birthday bash. Jeepers creepers, we’ve been doing this darn show for 5 years! Join us for a trip down memory lane as we reminisce about our earliest episodes, lessons learned, and loves lost. For maximum nostalgia we’re joined by an extra special guest, Harmonix alum Sean Baptiste! Give a listen for info on past, present, and future Harmonix games in this audio birthday bash. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode131.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:00:00 EST 45:24 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems In this episode of the Harmonix podcast, we talk to Composer/Sound Designer Steve Pardo for his first appearance on the podcast! We chat about his work on Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, his work on our other games, and his musical talents outside of Harmonix. Get a sneak peek at the process behind creating remixes for Fantasia. In this episode of the Harmonix podcast, we talk to Composer/Sound Designer Steve Pardo for his first appearance on the podcast! We chat about his work on Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, his work on our other games, and his musical talents outside of Harmonix. Get a sneak peek at the process behind creating remixes for Fantasia. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode130.mp3 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:00:00 EST 39:32 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Exhausted and a little loopy, we’ve finally settled back in the office after a hectic summer of travel. In this episode we recap our adventures at PAX, a whirlwind tour across Asia (demoing in 3 countries in 5 days), and a local show at the Boston FIG in our own backyard. We showed Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, Dance Central: Spotlight, Amplitude, and A City Sleeps at these shows, so this one has something for everyone! Also, we make plans to kill Nick. Don’t tell him. Exhausted and a little loopy, we’ve finally settled back in the office after a hectic summer of travel. In this episode we recap our adventures at PAX, a whirlwind tour across Asia (demoing in 3 countries in 5 days), and a local show at the Boston FIG in our own backyard. We showed Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, Dance Central: Spotlight, Amplitude, and A City Sleeps at these shows, so this one has something for everyone! Also, we make plans to kill Nick. Don’t tell him. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode129.mp3 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:00:00 EST 48:07 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the show we’ve got the development team from our exciting new PC/Mac shoot ‘em up game, A City Sleeps! Arthur, Perly, and Ryan spin yarns like you wouldn’t believe, going deep on some game development science, soundtrack composition magic, and hardcore shmups history. These guys really know their stuff, so enjoy, as this might be our most information-packed episode yet. Don’t worry, we’ll get back to goofs in a future episode! This week on the show we’ve got the development team from our exciting new PC/Mac shoot ‘em up game, A City Sleeps! Arthur, Perly, and Ryan spin yarns like you wouldn’t believe, going deep on some game development science, soundtrack composition magic, and hardcore shmups history. These guys really know their stuff, so enjoy, as this might be our most information-packed episode yet. Don’t worry, we’ll get back to goofs in a future episode! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode128.mp3 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 09:00:00 EST 45:22 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Nonsensecast this week as the skeleton crew not out on the road promoting our games gets together to discuss their best and worst vacation stories. Caution: lots of talk of barfing in moving vehicles. Nonsensecast this week as the skeleton crew not out on the road promoting our games gets together to discuss their best and worst vacation stories. Caution: lots of talk of barfing in moving vehicles. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode127.mp3 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:00:00 EST 35:11 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The Harmonix Road Warriors (Jessa and Annette) are joined by a stay at home office blob (Aaron) to recap their recent trip to San Diego Comic Con and mentally prepare themselves for upcoming trips to Gamescom and PAX. It’s a solid run down of what we’ve shown for Dance Central Spotlight and Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved and what we’ll be showing later in the summer. If you won’t be able to catch us on the road you can tune in for the next best thing! The Harmonix Road Warriors (Jessa and Annette) are joined by a stay at home office blob (Aaron) to recap their recent trip to San Diego Comic Con and mentally prepare themselves for upcoming trips to Gamescom and PAX. It’s a solid run down of what we’ve shown for Dance Central Spotlight and Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved and what we’ll be showing later in the summer. If you won’t be able to catch us on the road you can tune in for the next best thing! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode126.mp3 Fri, 8 Aug 2014 14:30:00 EST 35:11 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The Amplitude team stops by the Harmonix podcast to let us know what they’ve been up to since the Kickstarter’s been funded. Get an update on development, a sneak preview of design ideas the team is kicking around, plans for the game’s soundtrack, and hear about that one time during the original Amplitude days where DeVron almost got into a fight. Sort of. The Amplitude team stops by the Harmonix podcast to let us know what they’ve been up to since the Kickstarter’s been funded. Get an update on development, a sneak preview of design ideas the team is kicking around, plans for the game’s soundtrack, and hear about that one time during the original Amplitude days where DeVron almost got into a fight. Sort of. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode125.mp3 Fri, 25 July 2014 14:30:00 EST 52:40 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The Harmonix crew takes a break in between convention travel to welcome our brand new officemates, the fine folks from Proletariat, Inc! We dig into their awesome game World Zombination, run down our travel plans for the summer, and we learn a little bit about each other… and ourselves. The Harmonix crew takes a break in between convention travel to welcome our brand new officemates, the fine folks from Proletariat, Inc! We dig into their awesome game *World Zombination*, run down our travel plans for the summer, and we learn a little bit about each other… and ourselves. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode124.mp3 Mon, 14 July 2014 12:00:00 EST 58:00 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems We did it! We all made it out of E3 in one piece! Except for Pope, but he’s a leper. Join us for our first show back from E3 2014 where we discuss the recent announcement of Dance Central Spotlight, the sheer joy of demoing Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, and the weirdness of meeting famous people at giant industry events. Chuck Liddell, magic, the Lieutenant Governor of California, gummy bears… this episode has it all! We did it! We all made it out of E3 in one piece! Except for Pope, but he’s a leper. Join us for our first show back from E3 2014 where we discuss the recent announcement of Dance Central Spotlight, the sheer joy of demoing Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, and the weirdness of meeting famous people at giant industry events. Chuck Liddell, magic, the Lieutenant Governor of California, gummy bears… this episode has it all! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode123.mp3 Fri, 27 June 2014 12:00:00 EST 48:23 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems With Dance Central Spotlight just announced, it was a perfect time to sit down with Project Lead Matthew Nordhaus and Designer Alli Thresher to get the scoop! With Dance Central Spotlight just announced, it was a perfect time to sit down with Project Lead Matthew Nordhaus and Designer Alli Thresher to get the scoop! Tune in to hear all about (and we seriously mean ALL about) the new cool things we’re doing this time around. Get the inside track on the characters, the vibe, the talent, and the crazy shenanigans that have kept us busy every day of development so far. No, but seriously, there’s all sorts of warm fuzzies in this. You’ve been asking about a new Dance Central title and we are psyched to deliver! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode122.mp3 Fri, 13 June 2014 12:00:00 EST 36:49 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems It happened. We did it. After a rough and tumble 18 days, we got Amplitude's Kickstarter fully funded!! The gang sits down for a short show to talk about how exhausting running a Kickstarter truly is. It happened. We did it. After a rough and tumble 18 days, we got Amplitude's Kickstarter fully funded!! The gang sits down for a short show to talk about how exhausting running a Kickstarter truly is. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/fundedcast.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2014 12:00:00 EST 22:52 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems On this week's show we sit down with John Drake and Amplitude Project Director Ryan Lesser to chat at length about remaking Amplitude, as well as our new mobile game, Record Run! On this week's show we sit down with John Drake and Amplitude Project Director Ryan Lesser to chat at length about remaking Amplitude, as well as our new mobile game, Record Run! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode120.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2014 12:00:00 EST 53:47 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The stalwart crew of the good ship Harmonix has returned home from another PAX East, their stores laden down with riches and a fanciful song in their hearts. Delight in their retelling of adventures past, of myriad panels, parties, and announcements! Their bold triumphs are sure to thrill and inspire all listeners, from enthusiasts of electronic entertainment, to fans of frivolity. Here be dragons. The stalwart crew of the good ship Harmonix has returned home from another PAX East, their stores laden down with riches and a fanciful song in their hearts. Delight in their retelling of adventures past, of myriad panels, parties, and announcements! Their bold triumphs are sure to thrill and inspire all listeners, from enthusiasts of electronic entertainment, to fans of frivolity. Here be dragons. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode119.mp3 Fri, 02 May 2014 12:00:00 EST 46:06 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The keynote speaker for PAX East 2014 was our own CEO, Alex Rigopulos. Instead of hearing the usual crew yammering, we though you might enjoy to hear Alex's talk instead! If you prefer to SEE as well as HEAR, you can check out the video, embedded below! The keynote speaker for PAX East 2014 was our own CEO, Alex Rigopulos. Instead of hearing the usual crew yammering, we though you might enjoy to hear Alex's talk instead! If you prefer to SEE as well as HEAR, you can check out the video, embedded below! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/alextalkaudio.mp3 Fri, 18 April 2014 12:00:00 EST 1:13:00 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems With PAX East a mere week away, the Harmonix Zoo Crew is preeeeeeeetty loopy. Tune in to check out our gradual meltdown as we realize Harmonix folks are hosting two parties, the keynote speech, and making appearances on TEN different panels. Plus, get some essential deets on Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, Chroma, and how to properly pronounce Aaron and Erin. With PAX East a mere week away, the Harmonix Zoo Crew is preeeeeeeetty loopy. Tune in to check out our gradual meltdown as we realize Harmonix folks are hosting two parties, the keynote speech, and making appearances on TEN different panels. Plus, get some essential deets on Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, Chroma, and how to properly pronounce Aaron and Erin. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode117.mp3 Fri, 04 April 2014 12:00:00 EST 48:20 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Join us for an exciting discussion about the ins and outs of game design with our very own Ken Strickland! Ken is Lead Designer on Chroma, an alum of Bioshock Infinite, a Carnegie Melon grad, and a noted enthusiast of Alex Baldwin’s 1994 film The Shadow. We cover everything from Ken’s secret origin, Chroma’s Closed Alpha, drippy walls, and our plans for PAX East in April! Join us for an exciting discussion about the ins and outs of game design with our very own Ken Strickland! Ken is Lead Designer on Chroma, an alum of Bioshock Infinite, a Carnegie Melon grad, and a noted enthusiast of Alex Baldwin’s 1994 film The Shadow. We cover everything from Ken’s secret origin, Chroma’s Closed Alpha, drippy walls, and our plans for PAX East in April! http://hmxcorp-prod.s3.harmonixmusic.com/media/uploads/episode116.mp3 Fri, 21 March 2014 12:00:00 EST 55:37 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the show we sit down with Chroma’s narrative designer, and all around good guy, Matt Derby. Derby is a published author (Super Flat Times, The Silent History) and is a noted expert in the field of user experience design. Revel at the juicy narrative details he shares about Chroma, and be enraptured by his tales of Arby’s and Pawtucket, RI! This week on the show we sit down with Chroma’s narrative designer, and all around good guy, Matt Derby. Derby is a published author (Super Flat Times, The Silent History) and is a noted expert in the field of user experience design. Revel at the juicy narrative details he shares about Chroma, and be enraptured by his tales of Arby’s and Pawtucket, RI! http://hmxcorp-prod.s3.harmonixmusic.com/media/uploads/episode115.mp3 Fri, 07 March 2014 12:00:00 EST 46:51 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Join the Three Amigos (Pope, Aaron, and Matt K) as they discuss the recent announce of Chroma, the new music-driven shooter from Harmonix! We run down the broad overview of what Chroma is, some details on the upcoming alpha, dish some dirt on the extensive playtest approach to our first Steam title, and marvel at Matt’s cassette collection. Join the Three Amigos (Pope, Aaron, and Matt K) as they discuss the recent announce of Chroma, the new music-driven shooter from Harmonix! We run down the broad overview of what Chroma is, some details on the upcoming alpha, dish some dirt on the extensive playtest approach to our first Steam title, and marvel at Matt’s cassette collection. http://hmxcorp-prod.s3.harmonixmusic.com/media/uploads/chromacast.mp3 Fri, 21 February 2014 12:00:00 EST 47:33 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems In this episode of the Harmonix podcast, our very own Dawn Rivers joins the community team to talk about her undying love for our studio, discuss her work as a lighting artist on Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, plus offers tips on how to get more involved in your local gaming community! Tune in and stay tuned to the podcast for some big announcements in the coming weeks! In this episode of the Harmonix podcast, our very own Dawn Rivers joins the community team to talk about her undying love for our studio, discuss her work as a lighting artist on Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, plus offers tips on how to get more involved in your local gaming community! Tune in and stay tuned to the podcast for some big announcements in the coming weeks! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/dawncast.mp3 Fri, 07 February 2014 12:00:00 EST 41:07 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems A short podcast this week, with a bunch of the crew out for various reasons. We talk about our office move, upcoming events, and just how hungry and cranky we are when we book a podcast recording over lunch. A short podcast this week, with a bunch of the crew out for various reasons. We talk about our office move, upcoming events, and just how hungry and cranky we are when we book a podcast recording over lunch. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/movinonup.mp3 Fri, 24 January 2014 12:00:00 EST 21:05 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems With the gang all back from the holiday break, we sit down and jaw and jabber about what we've been up to. Talk, as it tends to do, drifts toward that manly beacon of acting, Emilio. Estevez. Enjoy. With the gang all back from the holiday break, we sit down and jaw and jabber about what we've been up to. Talk, as it tends to do, drifts toward that manly beacon of acting, Emilio. Estevez. Enjoy. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/drakequil.mp3 Fri, 10 January 2014 12:00:00 EST 52:07 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Another year is coming to a close at Harmonix. Tune in as we start to discuss what we did this year, but then throw all that away in favor of doing an impromptu game of the year discussion. Another year is coming to a close at Harmonix. Tune in as we start to discuss what we did this year, but then throw all that away in favor of doing an impromptu game of the year discussion. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/yupcast.mp3 Fri, 13 December 2013 12:00:00 EST 57:44 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems As has begun to be an annual tradition for us on the podcast, for Thanksgiving, we decided to talk about all our favorite foods. Also, please pay attention to the new hit opening track to this episode: a tale of a boy and his love of fudge and cannolis. Happy Thanksgiving, America! As has begun to be an annual tradition for us on the podcast, for Thanksgiving, we decided to talk about all our favorite foods. Also, please pay attention to the new hit opening track to this episode: a tale of a boy and his love of fudge and cannolis. Happy Thanksgiving, America! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/fudgecast.mp3 Fri, 27 November 2013 12:00:00 EST 56:16 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems 3 years ago, on a night JUST LIKE tonight, Harmonix released upon the world a magical new dance game experience: Dance Central. Hear stories about how the company created the "killer app" for the Kinect! 3 years ago, on a night JUST LIKE tonight, Harmonix released upon the world a magical new dance game experience: Dance Central. Hear stories about how the company created the "killer app" for the Kinect! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/takamotocast.mp3 Fri, 11 November 2013 12:00:00 EST 44:03 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Harmonix interviews award-winning composer Inon Zur on his work for Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved. We've got a very special episode of the podcast this week! Award-winning composer Inon Zur joins Harmonix Community Manager Annette Gonzalez and Project Lead Daniel Sussman to discuss his work on our upcoming game Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved. In this podcast you'll hear about the original compositions and remixes Inon created for Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/HMX-podcast-Inon-Zur.mp3 Fri, 1 November 2013 12:00:00 EST 21:16 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems On a brisk day in late October, almost 3 years ago to the day, Rock Band 3 was released into the wild! On a brisk day in late October, almost 3 years ago to the day, Rock Band 3 was released into the wild! It remains the most ambitious RB title we ever released, as well as the highest Metacritic ranked music game of all time (even though we couldn’t remember that while recording). Join us as we swap stories about our favorite RB3 memories, our harrowing convention trips, Jessa’s wedding, and Michael Keaton. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/keatoncast.mp3 Fri, 18 October 2013 11:00:00 EST 56:53 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Did you know that one chunk equals $50,000? Tune in to find out how we determined that, based on a letter Steve Albini wrote to Nirvana! Did you know that one chunk equals $50,000? Tune in to find out how we determined that, based on a letter Steve Albini wrote to Nirvana! We also dive into other current events in the world of Music, Movies, and Games, and have a spirited discussion of dog owner ethics. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/chunkcast.mp3 Fri, 4 October 2013 11:00:00 EST 52:05 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week's episode was recorded in front of a LIVE studio (panel) audience at PAX Prime 2013. This week's episode was recorded in front of a LIVE studio (panel) audience at PAX Prime 2013. We invited some of our indie game dev friends to join us and talk about their awesome projects coming up! Tune in and hear what Double Fine, Young Horses, Capy Games, and SuperGiant Games are up to! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/paxprimecast.mp3 Fri, 6 September 2013 11:00:00 EST 0:58:27 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Back from a whirlwind trip to the Disney D23 convention, and with the bulk of the team still on the road, a skeleton crew sits down to talk D23, karaoke, Aaron Neville, and eating food from strangers. Back from a whirlwind trip to the Disney D23 convention, and with the bulk of the team still on the road, a skeleton crew sits down to talk D23, karaoke, Aaron Neville, and eating food from strangers. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/maryjanecast.mp3 Fri, 23 August 2013 01:00:00 EST 1:00:46 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Trying something new this week, the gang brings a slew of current headlines from music, gaming, and everything in between to discuss. It's like The McLaughlin Group but younger and with more yelling. Trying something new this week, the gang brings a slew of current headlines from music, gaming, and everything in between to discuss. It's like The McLaughlin Group but younger and with more yelling. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/headlinescast.mp3 Fri, 09 August 2013 01:00:00 EST 54:30 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The 100th episode is here!! And we neglected to even talk about how it's the 100th episode in the podcast because we are too focused on THE FUTURE! The 100th episode is here!! And we neglected to even talk about how it's the 100th episode in the podcast because we are too focused on THE FUTURE! We chat with Harmonix Audio Director Eric Brosius, who is also serving as the Audio Lead for Fantasia: Music Evolved. Tune in for excellent insights into how audio and music are integral to bringing the magic of the game to life. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/centennialcast.mp3 Fri, 26 July 2013 01:00:00 EST 44:42 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems 99 Episodes! Holy moly! The gang celebrates this (almost) momentous occasion by doing the only thing they know how to do: inanely discuss their favorite family restaurants. 99 Episodes! Holy moly! The gang celebrates this (almost) momentous occasion by doing the only thing they know how to do: inanely discuss their favorite family restaurants. They also dip into their travel schedule for the rest of the summer, in case you're wondering where you can see us! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/99cast.mp3 Fri, 12 July 2013 01:00:00 EST 54:02 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems With the team back from debuting Fantasia: Music Evolved at E3, they've got a lot of excitement to share with you. Tune in to find out how the show went for Harmonix, and hear about the amazing reactions to our new game! With the team back from debuting Fantasia: Music Evolved at E3, they've got a lot of excitement to share with you. Tune in to find out how the show went for Harmonix, and hear about the amazing reactions to our new game! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/ernestppodcast.mp3 Fri, 28 June 2013 01:00:00 EST 50:55 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems In case you missed the news, we've announced the next game from Harmonix! Teaming up with Disney, we've created an incredible new game, Fantasia: Music Evolved, for Kinect on the Xbox One and the Xbox 360! In case you missed the news, we've announced the next game from Harmonix! Teaming up with Disney, we've created an incredible new game, Fantasia: Music Evolved, for Kinect on the Xbox One and the Xbox 360! We have the game's Creative Director, Matt Boch, and its Project Director, Daniel Sussman, on this episode to talk all things Fantasia: Music Evolved! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/fantasia.mp3 Fri, 11 June 2013 01:00:00 EST 50:55 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems On the show this week is Mr. Dan Ryckert. Dan's a writer for GameInformer Magazine and author of the soon-to-be bestselling Air Force Gator book series. On the show this week is Mr. Dan Ryckert. Dan's a writer for GameInformer Magazine and author of the soon-to-be bestselling Air Force Gator> book series. Dan joins us for discussion of his new book and the buzz surrounding this year's E3 convention. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/ryckertcast.mp3 Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 EST 50:51 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Our old friend and Harmonix Community grand-dad, Sean Baptiste, pops in, Mr. McFeely-style, to hang out with us and chat! Our old friend and Harmonix Community grand-dad, Sean Baptiste, pops in, Mr. McFeely-style, to hang out with us and chat! Sean's now at Fire Hose Games, and has a ton to tell us about their new iPad game, Go Home Dinosaurs. Sean's also a great advocate for the indie game community, so we discuss that at length. Great discussions with the greatest dude. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/seanbapcast.mp3 Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 EST 49:46 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Our dear friend Dave Lang, the head of Iron Galaxy Studios, has a new game coming out called Dive Kick. Our dear friend Dave Lang, the head of Iron Galaxy Studios, has a new game coming out called Dive Kick. Because he was nice enough to set us up with a pre-release build of the game, and a couple custom controllers, we felt we had to invite him on our show. In actuality, Dave is an awesome guy with a colorful career in gaming, so we knew he'd have lots of great stories to share! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/langcast.mp3 Fri, 3 May 2013 01:00:00 EST 48:09 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems A whole lot of discussion of unappealing food on this podcast. We need to remember not to record these when we’re hungry. A whole lot of discussion of unappealing food on this podcast. We need to remember not to record these when we’re hungry. But tune in while we discuss your least favorite snacks, as well as recap the news of the last couple weeks! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/ponypizza.mp3 Wed, 24 April 2013 01:00:00 EST 64:14 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The team is back from a busy week working at PAX East, so we thought we'd run down everything we've been up to lately! The team is back from a busy week working at PAX East, so we thought we'd run down everything we've been up to lately! Also, somebody let Jessa into the Pop Rocks Vault, so if you think you're hearing audio interference in this episode, it's just her mouth. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/steaktips.mp3 Wed, 10 April 2013 01:00:00 EST 57:37 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week we have special guest David Nguyen on the show. David is the acclaimed Dance Central 3 credits pixel artist, an exceptional cosplayer and a valued Dance Central community member. This week we have special guest David Nguyen on the show. David is the acclaimed Dance Central 3 credits pixel artist, an exceptional cosplayer and a valued Dance Central community member. We rap with David on making his amazing Glitch costumes for PAX, hear the story of how he got the gig as pixel artist for DC3, and spend a chunk of time discussing the history of Pokémon. Today is also the first day of PAX EAST! Come visit us on the floor at the Microsoft booth and see some of the talks we are part of on Friday and Saturday. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/pokecast.mp3 Fri, 22 March 2013 01:00:00 EST 45:47 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the show, HMXHenry breaks the news that new weekly DLC for Rock Band is coming to an end in April. One of our favorite people in gaming is Mr. Dan Amrich. Many may know him from his years on the journalism side of our industry, while others know him as OneOfSwords, Activision’s community management maestro. He’s been a friend of ours through the years, popping up at many of the same trade shows as us, sharing a genuine enthusiasm and positivity that’s often lacking dearly in the oft-cynical world of VIDEO GAMES. Sit back, won’t you, and let Dan tell us about his career in gaming, and impart some words of wisdom amidst some hilarious stories. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/airpope.mp3 Fri, 08 March 2013 01:00:00 EST 1:01:41 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the show, HMXHenry breaks the news that new weekly DLC for Rock Band is coming to an end in April. This week on the show, HMXHenry breaks the news that new weekly DLC for Rock Band is coming to an end in April. Listen to the discussion where we cover topics like: What’s the last song? What about RBN? and more… We also talk about our plans for PAX East and the future of the podcast and livestream. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/dogchariot.mp3 Fri, 22 February 2013 01:00:00 EST 43:22 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the show we’ve got a special guest, Justin McElroy. This week on the show we’ve got a special guest, Justin McElroy. We chat about his latest hoax on the general gaming population of America, and discuss his other job as the Managing Editor at Polygon.com as well. Justin’s a rare creature, like if a snowflake were a panda, clad in corduroy. Strap in and sit back for the ride of your life, this podcast is going to take you to the limit. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/wienertwist.mp3 Fri, 8 February 2013 01:00:00 EST 1:08:42 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the show, we have an extra special guest: Gearbox Chief Creative Champion Mikey Neumann! This week on the show, we have an extra special guest: Gearbox Chief Creative Champion Mikey Neumann! Mikey’s a good friend of ours and is a modern renaissance man, writing books, comics, creating games, and dunking every basketball he comes in contact with. Listen up as we chat with Mikey about Borderlands, his books The Returners and The Ending, and his love of Cheez Ums. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/harmbox.mp3 Fri, 25 January 2013 01:00:00 EST 33:02 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems We’re mostly all back in the office now that 2013 has gotten underway, and boy do we all have opinions! We’re mostly all back in the office now that 2013 has gotten underway, and boy do we all have opinions! We run down our personal favorite games of 2012, and also address some big bits of Rock Band news for the New Year. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/jauntuary.mp3 Fri, 11 January 2013 01:00:00 EST 52:55 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Another podcast, another special guest! HMXHenry guest-hosts again as we chat with Playtest Coordinator Matty Studivan about our favorite holiday songs and movies. Another podcast, another special guest! HMXHenry guest-hosts again as we chat with Playtest Coordinator Matty Studivan about our favorite holiday songs and movies. Spoiler alert: most holiday songs are total bummers. Listen in and then share your favorite holiday songs in the comments! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/holidaze.mp3 Fri, 28 December 2012 01:00:00 EST 38:12 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The team explores what they think their own personal wrestling theme songs would be if they are ever introduced into a squared circle. This episode we welcome a very special guest, the one and only Mr. Adam Cardoza. Adam is a game designer here at Harmonix and also a very knowledgeable wrestling fan. The team explores what they think their own personal wrestling theme songs would be if they are ever introduced into a squared circle. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/wrastlin.mp3 Fri, 14 December 2012 01:00:00 EST 34:05 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems With Thanksgiving and Black Friday behind them, the team share their holiday experiences with you, along with some great discussion of the WiiU. With Thanksgiving and Black Friday behind them, the team share their holiday experiences with you, along with some great discussion of the WiiU. If you are a Rock Band Wii player and are wondering about WiiU compatibility, you’ll want to listen in! Also, if you are a fan of Texas swamps and shipwrecks, this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/dingdong.mp3 Fri, 30 November 2012 01:00:00 EST 49:22 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems In the spirit of our favorite holiday, this podcast is stuffed with Thanksgiving cheer, like so many turkeys, hams, and turduckens are stuffed with, well, stuffing. In the spirit of our favorite holiday, this podcast is stuffed with Thanksgiving cheer, like so many turkeys, hams, and turduckens are stuffed with, well, stuffing. We discuss our different T-Day loadouts, and get down to brass tacks about Aaron’s disgusting meat gelatin addiction. It’s a fun one, best served with cylindrical cranberry sauce! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/loadout.mp3 Fri, 16 November 2012 01:00:00 EST 51:12 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems We talk to Dance Central 3’s Senior Producer, Naoko Takamoto, about what goes in to choreographing all those amazing dance sequences in the game. Halloween thrills and chills abound in this ghoulishly delightful episode. We talk to Dance Central 3’s Senior Producer, Naoko Takamoto, about what goes in to choreographing all those amazing dance sequences in the game. We also, in the spirit of the week, chat about our favorite horror movies and videogames! HOLD ONTO YA SOULS! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/heeeeey.mp3 Fri, 2 November 2012 01:00:00 EST 49:51 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Dance Central 3 came out this week!!! As you’d expect, this podcast is heavy on the DC3 talk and details. Dance Central 3 came out this week!!! As you’d expect, this podcast is heavy on the DC3 talk and details. But not to worry, fans of our more, let’s call it inane, talk - we've got that too. But what are you doing still reading this? LISTEN UP! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/dc3omg.mp3 Fri, 19 October 2012 01:00:00 EST 49:38 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This is our last podcast before Dance Central 3 hits store shelves, so we devote most of our time giving you all the info you could ask for. We’ve got a short episode this week, but that just means it is DENSE like a podcast black hole, with content and info and goofs and spoofs. This is our last podcast before Dance Central 3 hits store shelves, so we devote most of our time giving you all the info you could ask for. Enjoy! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/nugznugznugz.mp3 Fri, 5 October 2012 01:00:00 EST 29:08 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The full team is finally back from travelling literally around the world. We get an incredible travel recap from John Drake, our own resident Amelia Earhart, who trekked across Asia peddling Dance Central 3, while Annette, Nick, and Jessa did the same in Europe. The full team is finally back from travelling literally around the world. We get an incredible travel recap from John Drake, our own resident Amelia Earhart, who trekked across Asia peddling Dance Central 3, while Annette, Nick, and Jessa did the same in Europe. The rest of us stayed home sick. We also have a slew of really big deal announcements to discuss, so you’ll find that this podcast actually has some real content! Wait wait… have fun. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/coughbot.mp3 Fri, 21 September 2012 01:00:00 EST 54:14 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The gang is back from a super successful PAX Prime in Seattle, although none of them have gotten any rest yet. The gang is back from a super successful PAX Prime in Seattle, although none of them have gotten any rest yet. So sit back and marvel at these insane maniacs shout about all the crazy things they did at this year's PAXtravaganza! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/fanbooth.mp3 Fri, 07 September 2012 01:00:00 EST 49:15 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems With the release of our newest game, Rock Band Blitz, (coming next week - 8/28 PSN, 8/29 XBLA) this podcast is spent chatting with the game’s Project Director Matthew Nordhaus. With the release of our newest game, Rock Band Blitz, (coming next week - 8/28 PSN, 8/29 XBLA) this podcast is spent chatting with the game’s Project Director Matthew Nordhaus. The crew gets deep into some Rock Band Blitz play strategies, as well as discussing in depth a lot of the finer points of the game’s mechanics, as well as our brand new Facebook companion app, Rock Band World. This is probably one of the most information-soaked episodes, so listen closely, you won’t want to miss anything! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/ohnord.mp3 Fri, 24 August 2012 01:00:00 EST 1:02:04 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week we discuss our favorite music movies. This week we discuss our favorite music movies. What is a music movie you ask? Documentaries, concert films, musicals, Muppet movies, movies with amazing soundtracks... basically anything goes. What are your top five favorite music movies? https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/movies.mp3 Fri, 11 August 2012 01:00:00 EST 1:02:04 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Fans of fun will like this one. Fans of fun will like this one. On our show this week is one of our Senior Sound Designers, Izzy Maxwell, who’s been in a ton of bands, including Death of the Cool, Count Zero, Plushgun, Anarchy Club, and Dr. Frog. He’s got a Death of the Cool song coming to Rock Band Network, so we thought it would be cool to have Izzy come on and talk about that, and regale us with stories of rock n’ roll, and the fine art of digestive system songwriting. We also take a trip down memory lane and chat about our first gaming experiences. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/twistedmetal.mp3 Fri, 27 July 2012 01:00:00 EST 57:04 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week we’re talking about FIRSTS. This week we’re talking about FIRSTS. First album and first concert. When you think about it, one’s first album (record, tape, CD, etc.) purchase can be a real signifier of things to come. It can also show us how much we’ve changed since we were kids. First concerts are an extension of that. More often than not, though, both leave most of us with a permanent, formative memory that lead us down our own individual paths of one of life’s most enjoyable experiences: music discovery. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/mentallaps.mp3 Fri, 13 July 2012 01:00:00 EST 55:55 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Uh-DUH. This week the gang gets together to share their top 5 favorite frontpersons. Uh-DUH. This week the gang gets together to share their top 5 favorite frontpersons. That is, someone at the front of a band. It gets contentious right from the get-go, as it turns out we all have different opinions on what makes a frontman or woman. If you like hostile discussions about music, this is the podcast for you!! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/bumperz.mp3 Fri, 29 June 2012 01:00:00 EST 1:06:22 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems You know how sometimes you stay up really late too many days in a row, and become a raving lunatic? That’s sort of what’s going on with the gang in this week’s episode. You know how sometimes you stay up really late too many days in a row, and become a raving lunatic? That’s sort of what’s going on with the gang in this week’s episode. Fresh from our successful week on the road at E3, the team settles in for a loud, raunchy discussion of how the week went for everyone. Turns out we announced a brand new game, Dance Central 3, at the Microsoft press conference! In case you missed it, listen up for a full run down of the new game’s crazy feature set! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/tetrisdong.mp3 Fri, 15 June 2012 01:00:00 EST 56:22 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Sure, it’s not technically summer yet, but don’t tell that to climate change! It’s warm and sunny here in Boston, so we thought we’d kick the season off right by chatting about our favorite Summer Jams! Sure, it’s not technically summer yet, but don’t tell that to climate change! It’s warm and sunny here in Boston, so we thought we’d kick the season off right by chatting about our favorite Summer Jams! A Summer Jam, if you’re unfamiliar, is a special designation for qualified songs. When asked for a definition, the curator of the International Museum of Summer Jams, Ryan Davis, responded: “The definition is too nebulous. It's like pornography, I know it when I see it.” https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/summerjams.mp3 Fri, 1 June 2012 01:00:00 EST 52:29 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Our pal Sean (aka Dr. Sports) has been back for a while now, but in this episode we finally chat with him about where he’s been all this time. Our pal Sean (aka Dr. Sports) has been back for a while now, but in this episode we finally chat with him about where he’s been all this time. It’s a fascinating talk about overcoming serious medical roadblocks, rehabilitation, and Shaquille O’Neal. We also have a great discussion of upcoming DLC and an exclusive Rock Band Blitz reveal! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/jerkwork.mp3 Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:00 EST 50:58 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Jobs are a hot button issue these days, and as we are always on the bleeding edge of current events in our podcast, this is our subject today. Jobs are a hot button issue these days, and as we are always on the bleeding edge of current events in our podcast, this is our subject today. We’ve got our resident jobs guru, Emily Gabrian, sitting in with us to talk about the current openings here at Harmonix, as well as best practices for those out there looking to get into the games industry. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/jerbs.mp3 Fri, 5 May 2012 01:00:00 EST 57:32 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Over the PAX East sickening and post-show laryngitis, we are BACK and ready to CHAT. Over the PAX East sickening and post-show laryngitis, we are BACK and ready to CHAT. About nonsense. Well, we recap our experiences at PAX East first, then delve into serious discussion about Pulp Fiction and Rock N' Roll trading cards from the early '90s! Shout outs and salutations are given to some of the fans who stopped by our PAX booth- could it be you?!? Serious thanks to all of you who made our show a huge, fun success. We have the best fans in the business, and you guys remind us of that every time you come out. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/popefiction.mp3 Fri, 20 April 2012 01:00:00 EST 52:10 no Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems For the first time ever, we bring it to you recorded LIVE at PAX East. The Good Time Charlies at Harmonix have been producing a regular podcast for years now, dishing the latest Rock Band, Dance Central and Harmonix news, mixed with a healthy dose of irreverent banter. For the first time ever, we bring it to you recorded LIVE at PAX East. This show is chock full of special guests to boot, enjoy the show! Explicit Content Warning: this show contains some salty language. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/paxeast.mp3 Mon, 9 April 2012 01:00:00 EST 1:02:22 yes Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week we welcome Len Peralta to talk about the awesome portrait he made of our very own Alex Rigopulos for his Legends of Video Games in the Geek of the Week portrait series. This week we welcome Len Peralta to talk about the awesome portrait he made of our very own Alex Rigopulos for his Legends of Video Games in the Geek of the Week portrait series. Len chats with us about how he manages to churn out the awesome portraits each week and gives us the scoop on how he nabs interviews from across the geek spectrum. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/lenlenlen.mp3 Fri, 23 March 2012 01:00:00 EST 57:20 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Metal themed show alert! Metal themed show alert! We've got a good one for you this week. Special guests Jason Kendall and Sean Baptiste visit us this week for a raucous round table discussion of everyone's top 5 favorite Metal albums. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/popesexay.mp3 Fri, 9 March 2012 01:00:00 EST 59:26 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Do you like a good dose of history in your discussions of your favorite music games? Do you like a good dose of history in your discussions of your favorite music games? Well that’s great, because today’s episode is laden with tons of historical funfacts, the most exciting of which pertains to the 2 year anniversary of the Rock Band Network! The gang chats about their favorite RBN tracks, and gives love to our incredible community of content creators. We also go down the biggest rabbit hole of Texas history with our resident Texan, Jessa. We love you, Texas! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/nonmetal.mp3 Fri, 24 February 2012 01:00:00 EST 56:26 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Our podcast continues its mad evolution into weirder and weirder places this week. Our podcast continues its mad evolution into weirder and weirder places this week. The gang sits down to discuss topics ranging from Nick Chester’s irrational disdain for The Lord of the Rings to HMXHenry’s broken foot, with some excellent Rock Band and Dance Central content in between. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so if you’re wondering what we’ll be doing this year, you’ll want to listen in here!! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/vanworthy.mp3 Fri, 10 February 2012 01:00:00 EST 52:06 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems On this week’s episode, the gang gets goofed up on butterbeer and talks about theme parks. On this week’s episode, the gang gets goofed up on butterbeer and talks about theme parks. Turns out there’s a lot of collective theme park experience on the Harmonix Community team. They also chat about a ton of Rock Band related stuff, including some stats tied to our new Rock Band Dashboard app on Facebook. They also run down their personal top 5 DLC of 2011. You must be THIS TALL to enjoy the LOLs in this podcast. Keep your arms and legs inside the podcast at all times. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/summerofpope.mp3 Fri, 27 January 2012 01:00:00 EST 55:15 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the podcast we’ve got a ton of really cool news related to the world of Dance Central, brought to you by DC’s community manager, Annette! The second half of this slightly long episode is a super-engaging interview with Harmonix Art Director Ryan Lesser that’s packed with interesting stuff about the Rock Band franchise. This week on the podcast we’ve got a ton of really cool news related to the world of Dance Central, brought to you by DC’s community manager, Annette! But Rock Band isn’t left out, with some lively discussion about the new songs coming up for the game, and some that have been recently released. And, as you would expect from our production, there’s a healthy dose of goofs, as the gang discusses everything from Mr Pope’s sinus surgery to Annette’s bizarre trip to NYC for New Year’s Eve. Most importantly, the second half of this slightly long episode is a super-engaging interview with Harmonix Art Director Ryan Lesser that’s packed with interesting stuff about the Rock Band franchise. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/tampope.mp3 Fri, 13 January 2012 01:00:00 EST 1:23:47 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems It is almost 2012 and we recap some of the awesome moments this year at Harmonix. It is almost 2012 and we recap some of the awesome moments this year at Harmonix. The Special Features crew of HMXcj, HMXHenry and yours truly chat it up about the Holiday Live Stream recapping some of the behind the scenes good times and more in our last show before 2012. We also have an extended interview with Greg Lopiccolo, VP of Product Development, reminiscing about the launch of Rock Band back in 2007. Happy New Year! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/yearend.mp3 Fri, 30 December 2011 01:00:00 EST 1:09:39 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems A smorgasbord of info about Rock Band, Dance Central and VidRhythm in this week's show! A smorgasbord of info about Rock Band, Dance Central and VidRhythm in this week's show! Buckle up for some silliness and home made HMXHenry sound effects as he channels Michael Winslow in the completely bonkers and absurd HMX Smokehouse. The discussion is followed by another installment of The Harmonix Interview series with Creative Director Josh Randall aka Robotkid in honor of 4 years of Rock Band. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/smokehouse.mp3 Fri, 16 December 2011 01:00:00 EST 1:14:10 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Alex and Eran, sit down to talk about a broad range of topics, in relation to 4 years of the Rock Band franchise. Special episode this week. We’ve got the podcast this week available in both video and audio formats for your enjoyment! Big names join us too, as our illustrious co-founders, Alex and Eran, sit down to talk about a broad range of topics, in relation to 4 years of the Rock Band franchise. Be sure to stay tuned for some really frank discussion about the nature of the game’s development and the fierce competition that came to define the era. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/alexeran.mp3 Fri, 2 December 2011 01:00:00 EST 49:16 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems On November 20th, 2007 Harmonix launched Rock Band, today we stop and reflect on four years of awesome experiences from the game. On November 20th, 2007 Harmonix launched Rock Band, today we stop and reflect on four years of awesome experiences from the game. We've got a great show with special guest HMXHellion and the rest of the gang to share some stories you may have never heard before. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/4years.mp3 Fri, 18 November 2011 01:00:00 EST 61:09 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Today’s guest is Matt Boch, Lead Designer on Dance Central 2, and true Renaissance man. Matt schools us on his design philosophy, and regales us with stories from his myriad side projects, such as the recently revealed PXL PUSHR. Harmonix is populated by fascinating individuals. People who think so far outside the proverbial box that they don’t even perceive the world in three dimensions. Today’s guest is Matt Boch, Lead Designer on Dance Central 2, and true Renaissance man. Matt schools us on his design philosophy, and regales us with stories from his myriad side projects, such as the recently revealed PXL PUSHR. He may or may also be working on a private robot army for our CEO, Alex Rigopulos. Listen in to find out! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/chatboch.mp3 Fri, 4 November 2011 01:00:00 EST 50:35 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems With the Fall comes cool air, foliage, Halloween, pumpkin spice coffee, ghouls, apple cider donuts, and a BIG GAME RELEASE FROM HARMONIX! Podcastin makes me feel good!! We’re in my favorite time of year, dudes and dudettes, Autumn. With the Fall comes cool air, foliage, Halloween, pumpkin spice coffee, ghouls, apple cider donuts, and a BIG GAME RELEASE FROM HARMONIX! That’s right, Dance Central 2 is NOW OUT INTERNATIONALLY, and will be out in the US on Oct 25th! We’ve gathered our always energetic choreographers to talk about the game with us on this episode. We also get deep into some spooky ghost stories! Cmere put this in your ears. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/dancedance.mp3 Fri, 21 October 2011 01:00:00 EST 52:45 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week we’ve hooked up Skype to interview Chuck BB and Rick Spears to discuss their brutally badass graphic novel, Black Metal. The winds of technology are blowing this podcast through the seas of life. This week we’ve hooked up Skype to interview Chuck BB and Rick Spears to discuss their brutally badass graphic novel, Black Metal. If you haven’t checked that out, go get it now!! The regular crew follows with a rollicking discussion the upcoming DLC, one for the record books. We’ll also introduce you to our newest team member, Nick Chester, who has joined Harmonix from Destructoid. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/onioni.mp3 Fri, 7 October 2011 01:00:00 EST 62:49 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Harmonix Creative Director, Josh "Robotkid" Randall. On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Harmonix Creative Director, Josh "Robotkid" Randall. We talk at length with Josh about our new iOS app, VidRhythm, as well as his experience leading The Beatles: Rock Band project, with a healthy dose of “Old Harmonix” stories. Also joining us is VidRhythm’s UI designer, Abby Borden, who shares what it was like to move from web design to app design. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/robotix.mp3 Fri, 23 September 2011 01:00:00 EST 49:57 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems At PAX East last year I had the brilliant (read: bad) idea of turning a Q and A on the audience, refusing to answer questions and instead forcing panel attendees to take their best shot at answering other fans’ questions.. At PAX East last year I had the brilliant (read: bad) idea of turning a Q and A on the audience, refusing to answer questions and instead forcing panel attendees to take their best shot at answering other fans’ questions. It was pretty excellent (read: ridiculous) so we did it again this year at PAX Prime. Armed with a series of questions related to VidRhythm, Dance Central 2 and the Rock Band franchise, we demanded answers, made some announcements and in the end, I think, learned a little bit about each other (read: made an entire room full of people purr like kitties before taking them out for doughnuts). https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/unpanel.mp3 Fri, 9 September 2011 01:00:00 EST 57:54 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems 50 consecutive podcasts! This is the absolute busiest time of the year for us, but we managed to get the team together for this milestone episode. 50 consecutive podcasts! This is the absolute busiest time of the year for us, but we managed to get the team together for this milestone episode. We’re in prep mode for the Penny Arcade Expo, so discussion centers pretty squarely on that. Come hang out with us in Seattle, we’ll be giving away tons of incredible new swag and organizing an awesome hangout! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/paxpaxpax.mp3 Fri, 26 August 2011 01:00:00 EST 47:02 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems It is a fun podcast this week, gang. Like a really lame Voltron, we gathered every member of our Community Brand Management Communications Team to hang out for this one. It is a fun podcast this week, gang. Like a really lame Voltron, we gathered every member of our Community Brand Management Communications Team to hang out for this one. This also marks the inaugural podcast episode for our newest community manager, Annette, who joins us from GameInformer Magazine. Discussion touches on such hot topics as: Aaron not having a driver’s license, Annette’s dad being Robert DeNiro from A Bronx Tale, game journalism and leaks, and our GamesCom plans. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/lametron.mp3 Fri, 9 August 2011 01:00:00 EST 50:17 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems We discuss Rock Band hitting 3,000 songs, and share some more stats that we’ve snatched from the data mines. As a follow up to our last podcast, we pulled our audio engineer, Nick, in on the action to go in depth on the ins and outs of home brewing beer. If you think you know about beer, I bet there’s still something here to be learned. We also discuss Rock Band hitting 3,000 songs, and share some more stats that we’ve snatched from the data mines. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/3k.mp3 Fri, 29 July 2011 01:00:00 EST 51:00 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Fresh from the Boston leg of the Vans Warped Tour, in this week’s podcast the team gives a spirited recounting of the sun-soaked day’s events. Fresh from the Boston leg of the Vans Warped Tour, in this week’s podcast the team gives a spirited recounting of the sun-soaked day’s events. We met a ton of Rock Band Network artists and escaped a downpour with the guys from Less Than Jake, who are the best. The crew also runs down their favorite live show memories, and we hope you’ll share yours with us as well. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/warpeded.mp3 Fri, 15 July 2011 01:00:00 EST 52:40 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems In honor of our podcast now being rebroadcast on Fusion Rock Radio in Canada, we spend a hearty amount of time discussing The Great White North in this episode. In honor of our podcast now being rebroadcast on Fusion Rock Radio in Canada, we spend a hearty amount of time discussing The Great White North in this episode. We also talk to Mr. Fish McGill, an unsung hero of our web/community presence, but also an accomplished artist who grew up in Whitey Bulger’s Winter Hill Hideout. Also, amidst anecdotes about Andy Kaufman, we talk about RockBand.com’s web content philosophies and chat about upcoming DLC!! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/canaduh.mp3 Fri, 1 July 2011 01:00:00 EST 42:32 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems We thought we’d give a rundown of all the events of last week’s show so you can get an inside glimpse at everything Harmonix had going on at the industry’s biggest trade show. E3 is over and we’re back in the office, still completely wiped out. We thought we’d give a rundown of all the events of last week’s show so you can get an inside glimpse at everything Harmonix had going on at the industry’s biggest trade show. Lots of fun stories in here, enjoy! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/dahnce.mp3 Fri, 17 June 2011 01:00:00 EST 44:07 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Timely to today’s announced DLC, we’ve got an exclusive interview with Tim McIlrath from Rise Against! We hope you enjoy, let us know what you think! Hey ho friends! We’ve got an extra special podcast this week for you. With the gang in full on crunch mode to blow out the doors at this year’s E3 expo (June 7th-9th) we had to streamline our show this time around, but SHORTER most definitely does not mean LESSER, as we’ve got a really cool surprise for you. Timely to today’s announced DLC, we’ve got an exclusive interview with Tim McIlrath from Rise Against! We hope you enjoy, let us know what you think! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/riseagainst.mp3 Fri, 3 June 2011 01:00:00 EST 28:32 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Hey all! This week we thought it would be a fun treat to loop you into the ins and outs of our playtesting process. Hey all! This week we thought it would be a fun treat to loop you into the ins and outs of our playtesting process. So we decided to bring in our two Playtest Coordinators, Jyllian and Matty, to chat it up. These two basically study the Science of Fun. Enjoy the conversation, as it’s a fun one, and you might even learn a thing or two. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/playtest.mp3 Fri, 20 May 2011 01:00:00 EST 51:24 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Do you like podcast-exclusive news? This episode’s got it! Harmonix VP of Strategy and Business Development, Chris Rigopulos, sits down with us to chat about the ongoing strategy for the Rock Band franchise going forward through 2011. Do you like podcast-exclusive news? This episode’s got it! Harmonix VP of Strategy and Business Development, Chris Rigopulos, sits down with us to chat about the ongoing strategy for the Rock Band franchise going forward through 2011. Big topics are covered, such as May’s specific DLC releases (including an EXCLUSIVE announcement) and if we’ll be seeing a Rock Band 4 coming soon. We also touch on the famous rivalry between the Rigopulos Brothers. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/chrisdlc.mp3 Fri, 6 May 2011 01:00:00 EST 43:00 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week on the show we’re joined by some podcast regulars to chat about Harmonix’s involvement in the world of downloadable content. Welcome friends and newcomers! This week on the show we’re joined by some podcast regulars to chat about Harmonix’s involvement in the world of downloadable content. With around 2700 songs currently available for Rock Band, and some incredible new music on its way, we figured it was a good time to chat about just how that DLC gets made. It’s a huge process with numerous moving parts, and our hope is that it will illuminate some things for our rabid fans. Also in this episode, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, we reveal our Top Ten Selling Rock Band Artists. You may be surprised by what’s made the list, and what hasn’t. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/dlcdlcdlc.mp3 Fri, 22 April 2011 01:00:00 EST 56:26 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems This week’s podcast is a one-on-one chat with special guest and Harmonix Hero Jason "King" Kendall. This week’s podcast is a one-on-one chat with special guest and Harmonix Hero Jason "King" Kendall. As the front man for the Amazing Crowns and Megasus, Jason lived the rock and roll lifestyle for over a decade before landing at Harmonix. He’s got a story for every occasion and I coax some of his better ones for this interview. Enjoy the conversation! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/kendall.mp3 Fri, 8 April 2011 01:00:00 EST 42:56 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems In this episode, we discuss the year in review for the no-longer-fledgling Rock Band Network. In this episode, we discuss the year in review for the no-longer-fledgling Rock Band Network. Joining the show this week are some of the key players in making RBN happen, and keeping its gears greased going forward. Did you know that in only one year, RBN Creators have authored over 1000 songs??? Now hear the full story of how the Harmonix Dr Frankenstein engineered this beast of a system, without terrorizing the pitchfork-wielding villagers. The villagers in this analogy are, I suppose, YOU, the Rock Band Community! It’s a fun discussion with some EXCITING new Rock Band DLC announcements as well! Strap your headphones on, friends! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/rbn-oneyear.mp3 Fri, 25 March 2011 01:00:00 EST 50:15 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems The Harmonix Community Team spends a good part of their day answering questions about Rock Band and Dance Central on forums, in emails and on camera... but what happens when the tables are turned and they're given free reign to question a captive audience in a PAX panel? The Harmonix Community Team spends a good part of their day answering questions about Rock Band and Dance Central on forums, in emails and on camera... but what happens when the tables are turned and they're given free reign to question a captive audience in a PAX panel? Part focus group and part interrogation, this panel turns the traditional notion of a Q&A on its head, giving community members the opportunity to answer questions submitted by developers. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/paxeast-panel-talk.mp3 Fri, 18 March 2011 01:00:00 EST 1:00:51 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems We have a special show for you this week with the all stars of the hardware department at Harmonix. We have a special show for you this week with the all stars of the hardware department at Harmonix. Daniel Sussman, Todd Baker, Jim Toepel and Nate Stoddard walk us through the complete history of creating guitars, drums, mics and more for Harmonix games. Enjoy a trip down hardware history hall hearing the stories behind the wired Rock Band guitar, the wireless Rock Band 2 guitars, all the way up to real guitars in Rock Band 3. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/hmx-hardware.mp3 Fri, 11 March 2011 01:00:00 EST 1:13:49 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Our most enjoyable events of the year are those where we get to interact with our fans directly. Nowhere is this interaction most immediate and enjoyable than at Penny Arcade Expo, which has now become a bicoastal happening! Our most enjoyable events of the year are those where we get to interact with our fans directly. Nowhere is this interaction most immediate and enjoyable than at Penny Arcade Expo, which has now become a bicoastal happening! PAX East 2011 kicks off this year from March 11-13 in our home town of Boston, Massachusetts. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/paxeast.mp3 Fri, 25 February 2011 01:00:00 EST 45:09 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Keeping up with our ongoing podcast series focused on specific music genres and their roots, this week we've got the granddaddy of them all - The Blues. Keeping up with our ongoing podcast series focused on specific music genres and their roots, this week we've got the granddaddy of them all - The Blues. Almost every popular rock song in the past 60 years owes a huge debt to the thing known as The Blues, and along with Harmonix's human encyclopedia of music, Kurt Davis, we get to the bottom of why the blues is so important. It also lends a tad of relevance to this podcast, as it comes during Black History Month, and this music is a huge part of that legacy. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/kurtykurt.mp3 Fri, 11 February 2011 01:00:00 EST 52:30 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems We talk about one of my favorite genres of music, the much misunderstood and oft-maligned style called Ska. We also talk at length about the newly announced DLC this week from my favorite band, The Clash! Hope you enjoy it, and if you want to discuss, join me in the History of Rock forum to talk about your favorite Ska bands. If there is one podcast that most illustrates me abusing my powers as the podcast guy, it is this one. We talk about one of my favorite genres of music, the much misunderstood and oft-maligned style called Ska. Joined by genuine Ska veteran, Emeen Zarookian, and John Drake who did horn arrangements for his 7th grade swing band, we run down the history of the genre, its connections to Reggae, and its ongoing legacy in the world of music today. We also talk at length about the newly announced DLC this week from my favorite band, The Clash! Hope you enjoy it, and if you want to discuss, join me in the History of Rock forum to talk about your favorite Ska bands. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/ska.mp3 Fri, 28 January 2011 01:00:00 EST 43:13 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Things have been eventful lately in the offices, and we discuss those events in this episode! We also talk at length and in depth with HMXHenry, our fearless community leader, about the genre of hardcore punk music. Welcome to the New Year at Harmonix! Things have been eventful lately in the offices, and we discuss those events in this episode! We also talk at length and in depth with HMXHenry, our fearless community leader, about the genre of hardcore punk music. He drops unlimited amounts of knowledge on our ears, and we all learned a little something about ourselves along the way. Even if you’re not interested in hardcore, I think you’ll find it an interesting discussion. Check it! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/hardcore.mp3 Fri, 14 January 2011 01:00:00 EST 48:07 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 33 Episode 33 https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/hohoho.mp3 Fri, 31 December 2010 01:00:00 EST 44:11 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 32 Episode 32 https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/holidaze.mp3 Fri, 17 December 2010 01:00:00 EST 52:17 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 31 Hey guys and gals in Rock Band Land! If you like your podcasts really nerdy, then this one is for you. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/sousaphone.mp3 Fri, 3 December 2010 01:00:00 EST 55:39 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 30 This week I thought it would be cool to get super nerdy and spend a good amount of time talking about Dance Central's unique user interface. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/user.mp3 Fri, 19 November 2010 01:00:00 EST 46:36 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 29 It’s been a crazy few weeks here at Harmonix headquarters. We re-launched the podcast then launched a new website, a little game called Rock Band 3, and now, Dance Central! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/dancepants.mp3 Fri, 5 November 2010 01:00:00 EST 41:35 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 28 Welcome to our latest episode of the Rock Band Podcast! This week is an extra special sensation for your ear buds, as it is the official REBOOT of our podcast https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/reboot.mp3 Fri, 22 October 2010 01:00:00 EST 42:55 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 27 One year ago this week we launched our first ever Official Harmonix Rock Band Podcast! Can you believe it? What a crazy year its been https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/abbweb.mp3 Fri, 7 October 2010 01:00:00 EST 37:26 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 26 Well folks, Rock Band 3 is less than a month away and there's still tons of awesome stuff to talk about! Can you handle the anticipation? https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/answered.mp3 Fri, 24 September 2010 01:00:00 EST 37:43 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 25 PAX was awesome this year! Thanks to everyone who came out and made our BYO-Booth the greatest DIY booth to have ever existed. If you weren't at PAX we missed you tons – so this podcast is for you! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/yay.mp3 Fri, 10 September 2010 01:00:00 EST 25:05 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 24 Hey everyone – we’re in the middle of a big stretch of summer travel gearing up for the release of Rock Band 3! HMXJohnD and I give you a quick wrap up of our adventures in Germany and all of the crazy goings on there. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/ich.mp3 Mon, 30 August 2010 01:00:00 EST 42:23 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 23 Hey everyone – welcome back to another episode of the Harmonix Community Podcast. This week we've got two extra special guests, Rachel Johnson and Mike Georgeson. They're here to help us revive our Social! segment after it's summer vacation. We're talking about punch, pie, yardsales, and the phenomenal club history of our fair Cambridge. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/punch.mp3 Fri, 12 August 2010 01:00:00 EST 27:20 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 22 Hey everyone – we went to Comic-Con last week. It was awesome. If you were caught up by all the cos-play and missed out on our adventures, tweets, and new RB3 news then check out this podcast. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/jewels.mp3 Fri, 30 July 2010 01:00:00 EST 34:12 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 21 We're full swing into summer and battling crazy adventures on the road, massive rainfall here in Boston, and sweltering heat. The Community Team continues pushing on though, bringing you more podcast goodness to keep you cool and refreshed. Up this week, an incredible "So You Want To Be…" segment. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/brink.mp3 Fri, 16 July 2010 01:00:00 EST 39:36 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 20 We're back from E3, but still haven't recovered. It was an amazing time and we've got lots to talk about! We do just that in this episode, with special guests, including the Rock Band Forums' favorite, Beard Man, aka Windhammer, aka Rob Weychert, who is, sadly, moving on to start his own company in NYC. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/beardman.mp3 Fri, 2 July 2010 01:00:00 EST 55:15 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 19 We've got exclusive interviews with our awesome Dance Central choreographers, as well as with Rock Band 3 Senior Designer Sylvain Dubrofsky, who gives us the gritty details about what Rock Band Pro is all about. After that we divert from our norm and forego the DLC Roundtable for the Rock Band 3 track list roundtable! We discuss the 22 tracks that have been announced thus far. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/blowout.mp3 Fri, 18 June 2010 01:00:00 EST 40:23 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 18 Mr. Pope sits down with Chris Foster (HMXSlappy) to get the full scoop on Green Day: Rock Band. If you offered up questions about the game on the forums you'll want to listen in. HMXSlappy covers everything from mo-cap techniques to song selection to design insights. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/cherry.mp3 Fri, 4 June 2010 01:00:00 EST 75:46 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 17 Saddle up and hit the streets with this week’s podcast. We’ve got two new additions to our “So You Want to be a Game Developer” series with Audio QA Vocal Lead HMXPardo and Audio Manager Heather Wilson. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/hotaudio.mp3 Fri, 21 May 2010 01:00:00 EST 44:08 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 16 Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! We've got a very long and festive podcast for you this week. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/goodjob.mp3 Fri, 07 May 2010 01:00:00 EST 54:26 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 15 Watch that first step, it's a dooozy! We've got a fun one for you this week, gang. Lots of exclusive content. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/doozy.mp3 Fri, 23 April 2010 01:00:00 EST 41:49 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 14 It was great meeting so many of you at PAX East! We got a ton of in-person feedback from you lot and were happy to put your suggestions into practice. You'll notice the podcast is a bit longer this week and the DLC roundtable is completely unedited! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/heard.mp3 Fri, 9 April 2010 01:00:00 EST 39:00 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 13 Fresh off our latest trip to Austin, Texas for the SXSW Festival, the Community Team comes in hot with some tremendous podcast content for you. We fill you in on all the cool stuff we saw and did in Austin in our first segment, then check out my interview with Wayne Kramer about his charity Jail Guitar Doors. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/sxsw.mp3 Fri, 26 March 2010 01:00:00 EST 34:40 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 12 We’ve been super busy this week! Can you handle all of the big news? RBN! Gaga! RB3! And wait, there’s more - it’s a podcast! First up, we’ve got a super secret interview with HMXKfan. He’s out at GDC this week talking to people about how to break into the industry. If you can’t make it to GDC, no worries, you can get his tips here on our podcast! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/gaga.mp3 Fri, 12 March 2010 01:00:00 EST 28:56 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 11 This week's episode is full of awesomeness! HMXHenry has a fun chat with HMX alum Bret Rouse about being a non-musician at Harmonix. Then we get to part 2 of my riveting interview with Dan Teasdale, this time answering user-submitted questions from the Rock Band forums. Finally, the secret of Awesomeness Detection is OUT! And finally, we wrap things up by giving you the lowdown on next week's Rock Band DLC. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/awesomeness.mp3 Fri, 26 February 2010 01:00:00 EST 39:25 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 10 Warning, the first three rows will be in the splatter area – we're making a mess! Well, an auditory mess – our extended DLC roundtable this week features singing! Before you let your eardrums be assaulted though we've got some great segments for you. Meet the newest member of the Community Team, Kyle, also known as HMXDropslash. Mr. Pope also has the first in an incredible two part interview with Dan Teasdale, Senior Designer here at Harmonix. Dan answers questions that members of the Rock Band community have been dying to know – so grab your tarps and tune in. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/splatter.mp3 Fri, 12 February 2010 01:00:00 EST 32:06 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 9 If you somehow missed all the cool stuff that happened last week, then you MUST listen to this podcast. It's work hard, play hard, all the time here at Harmonix. Kat interviews the residents of HMXWebtowne about the blood sweat and tears that went into the launch of RBN (now officially in public Beta!). Pope, Thrasher, Henry, and Alex recount their adventures at NAMM (that's the National Association of Music Merchants) and throw up some jazz hands. TheBestSteph is back with more "Stuff We Think is Cool." (Spoilers, gigglegent HMXKfan is involved!). Finally we've got a DLC roundtable to tidy things up. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/toot.mp3 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST 42:58 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 8 We've got a good one for you this week. Harmonix Senior Artist Matt Gilpin talks about his career and gives advice for getting into the gaming industry, The GiggleB*s give us their New Year's Resolutions, Thrasher interviews Keith Smith of Anarchy Club, we do our DLC Roundtable, and wrap it up with a snippet from HMXPope's upcoming interview with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/jammin.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST 34:49 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 7 Happy New Year everyone! Enjoy our DLC Roundtable where we discuss myriad topics like this week’s fantastic new DLC tracks, how HMXPope got engaged, and our thoughts on a recent blockbuster movie! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/notbetter.mp3 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST 11:39 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 6 Happy Holidays rockers! We’ve got a little present for you this week – it’s the Friendship Bread episode! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/friendshipbread.mp3 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST 41:19 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 5 Way better than one star, we may have just 5 starred this podcast. Let's check the results screen! Find out about what The Hellion and Vagiant Boston are up to in another episode of Social. Also includes the DLC Roundtable, a new segment called So You Want To Be A Game Developer and find out what's on Keith Smith's of Anarchy Club desk. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/workworkwork.mp3 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST 27:22 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 4 The music and talking keep on playing as we stand around microphones in all our awkward awesomeness. Find out about the Grace Williams prefab with the real life Grace Williams. Also DLC Roundtable, Big Dipper interview excerpt and the first episode of "Stuff We Think Is Cool" with the best Steph! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/awkwardly.mp3 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST 23:30 Music, Video Games Harmonix Music Systems Episode 3 Episode 3 with a special Desert Bus for Hope Interview, Social ep2, The GiggleB*s ep2, the DLC Roundtable and More! https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode003.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST Music, Video Games 30:13 Harmonix Music Systems Episode 2 The second episode! Always better the second time around! Interview with Paul and Storm of Paul and Storm fame. Also the first episode of Social, RBN music overview and a DLC roundtable. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode002.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:00:00 EST Music, Video Games 25:54 Harmonix Music Systems Episode 1 The first episode spectacular! Interviews with Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria and Tim Schafer of Brütal Legend fame. Also PAX recap from the GiggleB*s, and a DLC roundtable. https://hmxcorp-www-live.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/episode001.mp3 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 19:00:00 EST 48:55 Music, Video Games