Electric Underground Podcast
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingshttp://electricunderground.io/
The Electric Underground is a podcast dedicated to shmups (also known as shoot-em ups or STGs) that interviews various members of the community and covers many aspects of the genre. The podcast is intended to help demonstrate how rewarding a genre shmups really are. The Electric Underground is open format and welcomes all members of the community on as guests, you don't need to be, popular, famous, well-known, or anything like that.
I also encourage you check out my website (with actual content) and YouTube!
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Episodes
The Great Input Lag Debate! Is It A Big Deal Ft. Shmup Junkie!
October 18, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBA RARE OCCURRENCE of the internet, two people with different viewpoints on input lag have a respectful discussion around the issue. In this episode, we talk about if and when input lag matters. I also share my thoughts on the Nintendo Life reviews I did and my personal standards for input lag. Hopefully, this episode will put the controversy to bed, or at least make it take a nap for a bit ha. Shout outs to Shmup Junkie for being on the episode, he was a great guest! Check out his channel! ht...
Shmup Day! Announcing The Shmup Wiki, Hall Of Records, & Shmup Leaderboard! Episode XXXVI
October 18, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBAugust 1st is now officially Shmup Day! Today the Shmup Wiki, Hall of Records, Shmup Leaderboard, and Calice Cup are all announced! In this episode, I talk with Plasmo (Shmup Historian) and Queen Charlene (Creator of Shmup Wiki) about these new projects, their potential to grow the genre, and what the future holds for the genre! Check out the Shmups Wiki: https://shmups.wiki/library/Main_Page Hall of Records: https://shmups.wiki/library/STG_Hall_of_Records Shmup Open Leaderboard: http://elect...
Episode XXXV- Twin Galaxies Is ... Complicated (With The Homie, Pearl)
July 24, 2020 20:14 - 1 hour - 196 MBIn this episode, Pearl and I discuss the submission practices and requirements of the now controversial scorekeeping entity, Twin Galaxies. Pearl has submitted runs to the website before and I discuss with him my concerns about why I have trouble seeing Twin Galaxies as a future home for shmup and arcade game scorekeeping. All gameplay is from Pearl's channel (check it out and sub): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabY4rE2DL9UKthjSx0STsw and definitely check out his awesome mystery run at Sh...
[Uncut] The Myth Of Physical Video Game Preservation, Buying Physical Isn't Preserving Anything
July 24, 2020 19:50 - 46 minutes - 106 MBI am sure this will be a controversial video among my fellow retro-gamers, but in this vid I talk about why I don't buy into always having to purchase physical games to "own them", and how digital is the future for ALL video games, even your favorite Super Nintendo or Sega Saturn titles. To me, I think aesthetic appeal is getting conflated with the idea of both personal and global preservation of games. I made this video because I do think there is an underlying marketing motivation for all t...
[Uncut] Why I DELETED My Twitter, Breaking The Myth Of Twitter Being A Useful Promotion Platform
July 24, 2020 19:41 - 51 minutes - 117 MBAround 2 days ago I deleted my Twitter for the Electric Underground forever. I will not be returning to Twitter either. In this video I explain why I have chosen this course of action and why Twitter is more harmful then helpful for content creators, and for me personally. You can Definitely still reach me through Youtube, Discord, or Patreon. :-) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/electricunderground Website: http://electricunderground.io/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_electric_underground ...
Episode XXXIV: Electric Underground Podcast's 2nd Birthday! The Lore, the Drama, and the Future!
July 24, 2020 17:23 - 2 hours - 318 MBThis episode was streamed live and in it I celebrate two years of the podcast and talk about the history of my content, as well as the future. I had fun ha :-) https://www.patreon.com/electricunderground Website: http://electricunderground.io/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_electric_underground STG Revision 2020 Discord: https://discord.gg/snRueeH
Episode XXXIII: Gusto Returns After Conquering ADGQ! We Talk About His Experience and Shmup Slam 2
February 17, 2020 03:42 - 56 minutes - 130 MBAfter his brilliant showing at AGDQ 2020, Gusto returns to the podcast to discuss his experience and upcoming participation in Shmup Slam 2 (which will take place on my stream Feb 29th, 2020). Gusto's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gusyphus Gusto's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gusyphus2/ https://www.patreon.com/electricunderground Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_ Website: http://electricunderground.io/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_electric_underground STG Revision 2020 Discord: htt...
Episode XXXII: (Part II) Shmups at AGDQ with Gus the Futari Master
January 07, 2020 08:11 - 50 minutes - 115 MBSUPPORT GUS And SHMUPS AND TUNE IN FOR HIS RUN JANUARY 8th: Here is the stream schedule (it will auto adjust for your timezone): https://gamesdonequick.com/schedule Part 2 of my interview with Gus. In this second part, we talk about the different versions of Futari, Gus at Stunfest, and the opportunity for the genre to gain more exposure after Gus's demo at AGDQ. Gus Stream: www.twitch.tv/gusyphus2 Track 1 from Kof 2003 Track 2 from Robotech Track 3 from Kof 2003 Track 4 is a remix of Sh...
EP XXXII: Shmups at AGDQ! w/ Gus the Futari Master (Part 1)
December 17, 2019 09:04 - 1 hour - 142 MBAt AGDQ 2020, Gus, the Futari Master, will be repping the shmup scene with a demonstration of Mushihimesama Futari Ultra Mode 1.01! In Part 1 of this ep I talk with him about his history with Shmups and Futari. In the upcoming Part 2, we'll talk all about his upcoming AGDQ run as well as his previous demonstrations at Stunfest earlier in the year. You can watch Gus Stream and practice Futari here: https://www.twitch.tv/gusyphus2 All music in the ep is from the Futari Arrange soundtrack you...
Episode XXXI: To Upload or Not to Upload; The Struggle of Self-Expression Online w/ Resonant Arc
November 27, 2019 17:23 - 1 hour - 257 MBThis has been a topic that has been on my mind for months now. I have been a fan of Mike's for a long time and saw that he was struggling with the same issue of trying to communicate his thoughts and opinions with his audience, as well as experiencing upload burnout. I'm very proud of how this episode turned out and definitely encourage you all to give it a listen, even if it doesn't fit exactly into the narrow specifics of shmups or JRPGs (for Mike's listeners). Whether people want to ackn...
Episode Xrd: Part 2, Shmup Score Verification (Trashing on Twin Galaxies is Fun!)
November 08, 2019 22:19 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn this second part of the episode, we talk about the topic of Japanese world record verification and the future of world records and score keeping. We also talk some trash on Twin Galaxies (which is always fun). We talk about our issues with TG's ignoring of Japanese world records, being generally shady, and their current silly record submission practices (which Pearl had a delightful experience with). Tracks: 1 = OC Remix, Temple of Life, from Life Force 2= Shrine of Farewell from Hellsink...
Shmup Talk: Why Youtube Gaming has become so LAME and how it hurts Shmups
October 24, 2019 19:58 - 42 minutes - 97.2 MBTitle pretty much says it all. I like the idea of doing some vlog-style shmup talks, they are pretty fun to record and give me a chance to talk about topics in more of a stream of conscience. The original video of me talking is here: https://youtu.be/JnB-w2uF50g
Episode Xrd: Shmup Cheating and Score Verification, w/ GG Maximo (part 1)
October 09, 2019 17:58 - 1 hour - 181 MBOn this spicy 30th ep of the podcast (renamed Guilty Gear style to be work friendly, ha), GG Maximo and I talk about the state of/history of cheating in shmups, and how this compares to the current firestorm that is cheating in speedrunning. Tracks: Opening = Swans: Mother of the World 2nd = Bomberman 64: Second Attack Metal cover by ToxicEternity 3rd = Lower Nofair Metal Cover by Steamage (I learned to play this on guitar in highschool, ha) Closing = Super Mario RPG, Batt...
Episode XXIX: Midtier Are People Too, The Shmup Skill Gap and Grind with KZ the Kusoplayer
August 31, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 217 MBA really fun episode with fellow Shmup Slam Co-Host, KZ the Kusoplayer. In this episode we talk about the struggles of being midtier players and the scene's tendency to only pay attention to top tier level play. We also talk about the grind, getting into scoring versus survival only, and other attitudes we've run up against. I'm super proud of how this episode turned out, so please check it out.
Announcing (Potential) Fan Appreciation // Charity Episode
August 29, 2019 20:54 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBIf you are interested in submitting a question, feel free to tweet at me: https://twitter.com/Mark_MSX_?lang=en or leave a comment on the track :-) You can submit as many questions as you like, and double the time for a topic with a $10 charity donation, but I'm going to max each topic at ten minutes ha.
Episode XXVIII: The Shmup Evangelist, Hustling STG with Frenetic (the Homie)
July 30, 2019 23:55 - 1 hour - 200 MBToday the podcast is graced by Frenetic, a co-founder of STG Weekly, contributing member of the overall scene, shmup evangelist, and awesome host of many shmup-meetups over the years. We talk about the start of STG Weekly, his history with the genre, the Cali arcade scene, as well as some ideas for hustling shmups to a wider audience. We also discuss my idea for a shmup meetup for next year: Shmup Invasion 2020.
Episode XXVII [Part 2]: Breaking the Wall, Getting Good at Shmups w/ Kiwi and Moglar5k
July 06, 2019 01:40 - 53 minutes - 122 MB[Part II] This week two up-and-coming shmup players, Kiwi and Moglar5k, join me to dig into the great Shakespearean question: "How do I get good at shmups?" Kiwi Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmYIZGgr1ugjcA4WUYqkOQ Moglar5k Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGk4EHg09dlIp1QlQjS_GQ
Episode XXVII: Breaking the Wall, Getting Good at Shmups w/ Kiwi and Moglar5k [Part I]
June 22, 2019 23:44 - 1 hour - 183 MBThis week two up-and-coming shmup players, Kiwi and Moglar5k, join me to dig into the great Shakespearean question: "How do I get good at shmups?" Kiwi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmYIZGgr1ugjcA4WUYqkOQ Moglar5k Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGk4EHg09dlIp1QlQjS_GQ
Episode XXVI: Wine, Cheese, and Hibachies; Stunfest 2019 with Plasmo
June 02, 2019 08:23 - 1 hour - 214 MBToday l get the chance to talk with the omega-level homie, Plasmo, about Stunfest 2019! This year was killer as always and we go over everything (at least that I could think of). Featured players this year were Maribel (playing lunatic Touhou Ten Desires), Kiwi (playing parallel Blue Revolver), and Gus (playing 1.5 and 1.01 Futari Ultra). All the runs are highly recommended viewings. Links: Original Stunfest Stream (you can view the Twitch highlights): https://www.twitch.tv/os_yom/videos ...
[EXTRA] Watched Evangelion for 1st Time, My Interpretation
May 24, 2019 06:36 - 42 minutes - 96.8 MBI just finished watching the 26 episode Evangelion anime series for the first time. I loved it! I went into watching the show completely blind, I did not know anything about its story, plot, or themes. What I have recorded in this episode is my own raw interpretation of the series. I have not read reviews, read about the show, or listened to other people's ideas. I think this is a fun listen and am curious how it compares to how other people view the series.
Episode XXV: Emulation is Religion + Future of STG
May 11, 2019 04:58 - 1 hour - 214 MBTitle pretty much says it all. Link to GGPO Panel Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9JTIn1SVQ4
||Unchained|| Rivals of Aether with Bumblebomb
April 30, 2019 07:37 - 1 hour - 232 MBThis is the first "unchained" episode of the podcast (non-shmup related). This isn't going to be a super regular thing so no need for my shmup homies to get fired up. A new shmup episode is already in the works. On this episode I get to talk about an awesome indie platform-fighting game that I've dabbled with since September 2015, Rivals of Aether. My guest, Bumblebomb, is a passionate community manager and commentator for the game. We go all in on Rivals in this episode, from the mechanics,...
I Was a Guest on Shoot the Core-cast, A Fellow Shmup Podcast
April 17, 2019 21:37 - 3 minutes - 7.7 MBI had a ton of fun being a guest on another shmup podcast, Shoot the Core-cast! We talked all about Crimzon Clover World Ignition. Link: http://rfgeneration.com/podcasts/shmupclub/ Also check out RF Generation, I've been participating in the monthly shmup club there.
Episode XXIV: Shmupception//Greatest Shmups of All-Time
March 31, 2019 22:23 - 2 hours - 384 MBA crazy huge episode. Topics Covered: -EUP Discord Closed -Greatest Shmups of All Time List -Why community matters with guests Dingo and Shoryusatsu Much love for all the members of my discord, the whole thing was so much fun! Also, my infinite apologies to Dingo and Shoryusatsu for their episode getting caught in development hell.
Episode XXIII: Shmup 2018 in Review, Softdrink and Mark Talk About Everything!
March 07, 2019 08:13 - 2 hours - 300 MBIn 1876 Leo Tolstoy published War and Peace. In January of 2019 Softdrink and Mark MSX recorded a 2018 Shmup year in review episode and talked about Everything. Seriously though, I think this is a killer episode and huge thanks to Softdrink for being such an awesome guest. https://twitter.com/Softdrink_117
Pour a 40 For the Frame Savers, Celebrating My Favorite Podcast
February 20, 2019 03:46 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn light of the recent announcement that the Frame Savers Podcast will be entering an indefinite hiatus, I have decided to record this episode of my own podcast in tribute to theirs. I have been a long time fan of the Frame Savers, and was a former sponsor and guest on an episode of their show.
Episode XXII: Internet Forgiveness (See Description
February 08, 2019 07:24 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MBI have willingly removed the original episode due to the following reasons: https://www.reddit.com/r/shmupSTG/comments/dch2g3/shmup_blog_4_internet_forgiveness_update_on/
Bros Before Touhou's (Ft. Jaimers)
February 05, 2019 07:03 - 3 minutes - 7.58 MBIt started as a joke on my discord, but the idea was too funny to resist :-) Jaimers dropping some serious bars here. Also, both Jaimers and I are FANS of touhou games, the title is just a play on words.
Episode XXI: Download the Demo, Catch them on Tour! Fire Lancer Devs Interview
January 19, 2019 08:12 - 1 hour - 230 MBOn this episode I get a chance to talk with Trap15 and Ptoing about their killer demo for their upcoming indie shmup, Fire Lancer. The interview is a great time and we cover the history of how the project came together, how the scoring system and level design were created, developing for retro hardware like the wonderswan, using pixel art, the scoring competition, and a ton more. Definitely worth a listen if you want to learn more about indie shmup development and this awesome game. Huge th...
Episode XX: Ketsuicast! Destroying DeathTiny with Iconoclast
December 30, 2018 02:32 - 1 hour - 190 MBIt's the shmup release I have been waiting all year for! It's finally here! Ketsui DeathTiny! In this episode I get the opportunity to talk with Iconoclast, an accomplished shmup player who has been absolutely destroying DeathTiny, among other achievements I don't want to spoil, about the new release and titular arrange mode. I've had a great time playing this game and talking about it, and I know you are all in for an enjoyable listen :-D Yes, it's a pain importing the game or downloading o...
Episode XIX: Pinball + Shmup! An Indie Journey With The Developer Of Demon's Tilt
December 09, 2018 02:43 - 1 hour - 174 MBOn today's episode, I get the opportunity to interview Adam Ferrando, the developer of Demon's Tilt, a pinball game with serious shmup elements. I have had a great time talking to Adam about his journey as an indie developer, the in-depth mechanics of Demon's Tilt, as well trying out the beta. I strongly encourage my fellow shmup players to check the game out when it releases! Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/422510/DEMONS_TILT/ Description from Publisher: Demon’s Tilt is a n...
Episode XVIII: The Chosen One! Interview with Zero Ranger Developers
November 19, 2018 18:16 - 1 hour - 209 MBOn today's episode, I am extremely excited to be able to talk with the Zero Ranger Developers Ebbo and Eebrozgi. After following this game's development on the forums and then playing the release this year, I was immediately hooked and eager to get these guys on the podcast. I truly feel this game is of the highest quality and give it my sincerest personal recommendation. In the interview, we cover the games 10 year development history, it's evolving design and inspirations, as well as its p...
Episode XVII: The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Prometheus. Dodonpachi and Western World Record
October 30, 2018 17:02 - 1 hour - 208 MBOn today's episode, Prometheus stops by the podcast to drop some serious knowledge. We talk about the history behind Full Extent of the Jam, his process of learning Dodonpachi, his philosophy of learning efficiently, input methods, DDP vs. DOJ, Starcraft Brood War, the state of Dodonpachi, and a bunch more. I think I did a reasonably good job keeping my inner fanboy contained, huge thanks to Prometheus for coming on the podcast.
Episode XVI: (YB Part II) Eye of the Beholder, The Biology of Seeing Shmups
October 11, 2018 07:30 - 1 hour - 234 MBMr. McCormo is back for part 2 of his interview! In this follow up we go deep into some pretty technical and possibly divisive topics. We talk about welcoming new players into the scene, emulation versus ports, the merits of arcade sticks, digital versus analog display, the meaning of pixel response time, 240p vs 480i, and the biology behind how we look at shmups when we play. McCormo has written an article on the subject of seeing shmups: https://dunpachi.com/2018/10/11/saccades-perceptio...
Episode XV: Moe or Not to Moe? Shmup Visual Design with Comic Book Artist Jay Shy
September 19, 2018 06:52 - 1 hour - 187 MBOn this week's episode I get the opportunity to talk with an awesome guest, Jay Shy! He is a professional comic book artist and we sit down and have a discussion about overall shmup visual design, anime, as well as specific art styles like cyber punk and moe. I also get to learn more about Jay's experience entering the shmup community and hear his thoughts on how we can make the scene more welcoming. Check out Jay Shy's youtube! https://www.youtube.com/user/shinmegamitalks/videos
Episode XIV: The French Connection, Gekko of Shmup Em' All and the French Shmup Scene
September 01, 2018 20:08 - 1 hour - 186 MBHi Everyone! On today's episode I get to talk with Gekko of the awesome Shmup em' All podcast. We talk the French shmup scene, arcades, stunfest, the documentary, and the upcoming Ketsui port. Huge thanks to Gekko for breaking the language barrier and coming on the show. The skies above know that my pet cat has a better chance of clearing Garegga than I do speaking French for an hour.
Episode XIII: The New Blood (Part I), Shmup eSports, Competition, and Engagement
August 16, 2018 06:32 - 1 hour - 179 MBOn this week's episode I am joined by long time listener, first time caller Mr. McCormo. This interview ended up being split into 2 parts, this is the first of the pair. We discuss the possibility of shmups fitting into an eSports format, competitiveness in the shmup scene, and I go on about my idea for revising how we currently record scores. Also, a new nest of birds was built over where I record, and they weigh in on the conversation. If you want to check out a more detailed explanatio...
Episode XII: Reviewing Shmups with Bullet Heaven
August 02, 2018 07:36 - 1 hour - 267 MBOn today's episode I am joined by Ser Flash of Studio Mudprints. Ser Flash is the creator of the famous Bullet Heaven shmup review series on YouTube. It is the longest running shmup review series on Youtube and is still going strong. On today's episode, we talk about the history behind Bullet Heaven, the challenges it has faced, the current state of shmup reviews, personal highlights, and the future of the channel. A huge thanks to Ser Flash for being super cool and coming on the podcast! T...
Episode XI: Bring Arcades Back! Interview With EXA Arcadia CEO
July 16, 2018 03:27 - 1 hour - 234 MBOn today's episode, I am very happy to have the opportunity to speak with the CEO of EXA Arcadia about the platform, its hardware, the arcade scene today, and how EXA could revitalize arcades on a global level. Big thanks to the CEO of EXA to take the time to talk to me, a host of a humble but passionate podcast. He definitely wins homie award of the year! After this interview I am more excited than ever about the potential of EXA and can't wait to get my hands on one. Also, in deference to...
Episode X: Full Circle, Aquas Talks STG Weekly,Arcade Memories, Shmups + Speedrunning, and More!
June 30, 2018 00:59 - 1 hour - 237 MBOn today's episode life goes full circle where I have come from being a fan of Aquas's STG Weekly series to having him be a guest on the podcast. We talk about shmups in the arcades, the history and current stage of STG Weekly, the power of nostalgia, as well as the relationship between the shmup community and the speedrunning community. Basically, right now speedrunning is James Franco and shmups are Dave Franco.
Episode IX: Man or Machine? Setting High Scores with Jaimers
June 19, 2018 05:54 - 1 hour - 181 MBOn this week's episode my inner fanboy gets the opportunity to sit down and chat with Jaimers, a man (or possibly machine) with a cornucopia of excellent high scores and replays. Check out his twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/jaimers91 and his youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE55fDDW0iq0WlGJIHYzsA
Episode VIII: We'll Always Have Paris, Eaglet and Plasmo Return From Stunfest!
June 07, 2018 02:01 - 1 hour - 178 MBThis week I am joined by two guests, Eaglet and Plasmo! We discuss their experience at Stunfest 2018 and their Battle Garegga Demonstrations, the EXA Arcadia hardware, and everything in between. If you want details about Shmups at Stunfest, this episode is a juicy t-bone steak :-)
Episode VII: The Artist Formally Known as Keres, Shmup Streaming with Cloudy Music
May 29, 2018 01:21 - 1 hour - 227 MBhttps://www.twitch.tv/cloudymusic This week's episode I had the privilege of speaking with Cloudy Music, also known as Keres on the forums, about shmup streaming, shmup design, and widening the shmup audience. I was also inspired by this interview to upgrade my audio equipment by ordering a Blue Yeti Mic, so you can thank Cloudy for the improved audio quality of future episodes.
Episode VI: Clearing Up the PAL FPS Myth with EX Mosquito!
May 23, 2018 03:51 - 1 hour - 224 MBThis week's episode I speak with EX Mosquito, a UK shmup fan who runs a badass youtube channel and owns a Sega Astro City. EX also clears up some PAL misconceptions for us in the land of NTSC. We talk groovey mame, Street Fighter II, PCB Collecting, and everything in-between.
Episode V: Shmup Collecting ... Hardcore? With Guest Gameboy Guru
May 12, 2018 18:58 - 1 hour - 220 MBThis week's episode I talk with FRO, also known as the Gameboy Guru on Youtube, about shmup collecting, shmups on the Switch, and what it means to be a hardcore player versus being a hardcore fan
Episode IV: The Eaglet Has Landed! A Discussion about High Level Play
May 03, 2018 07:34 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis week's episode is a unique one because it is a follow up interview. Eaglet, today's guest, was actually the 2nd person I ever interviewed for the podcast. However, during that first interview, I was not aware of his achievements in Battle Garegga, and did not learn about them till halfway through the interview. So, once the first interview was finished, I decided that I was going to do my homework and ask Eaglet back for an encore performance, which he kindly agreed to do. I think this ...
Episode III: Lightning Strikes! A Conversation with the Fabled Shmup Master
April 29, 2018 18:24 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn today's episode, I got the opportunity to speak with Aggro Sky, also known from his youtube channel SHMUP Master. We discussed the behind the scenes aspects of his youtube channel, as well as the experience of playing for the 1cc.
Episode I: Introduction to the Show
April 25, 2018 03:36 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBI ended up deciding to have this first episode just be a solo podcast where I sort of introduce myself. Moving forward I plan on bringing guests onto the show and having discussions on various topics related to STGs. If your interested on coming on the show as a guest, feel free to reply to this thread or the open call for guests thread.
Episode II: Arcades as Art
April 25, 2018 03:36 - 1 hour - 134 MBOn today's episode, I speak with David Payne from Salt Lake City. David, also known as Dpful on these forums, is not only an OG collector of PCB's, but also a musician and a creator of his own unique shmup and arcade cabinets. The name of David's game is "JPO in SLC." David was a fantastic first guest and I think you guys are in for an enjoyable and unexpected listen.