Reviews
“The depth and breadth of knowledge about, as well as the generosity and positivity towards, the music featured on the show means that not only do most episodes introduce me to great new game music but my listening is enhanced by hosts’ contextualisation, analysis and discussion. I came to this...”Read full review »
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01/27/21
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“As a fan of ABC Classical’s ‘The Games Show,’ I’ve always wanted a podcast like this - a musical deep-dive into the world of video game tunes, from people who clearly relish the opportunity to do so.
‘Sound of Play’ offers an eclectic mix of videogame tunes, as well as episodes themed around a...”Read full review »
iamcarlgregory via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/11/21
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“Incredibly comprehensive and well made podcast about a topic that continues to be criminally unrecognized. Great stuff!”
Babyface9206 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/20
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“Some really good songs on here and unusual selections that mostly work
Host chat a bit too much but 9 songs a cast
Songs are listed in the description or a link”
talkofthetown via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/14/20
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“I would definitely suggest sound of play, I love the music and 24/7 I’m just listening to it!😄😄😄😍😍😍”
video game player57 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/04/20
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“If its video game music podcasts you are after you can't get any better than Sound of Play. Different guests, total mixed bag of music and great hosts.
Definitely subscribe. You won't regret it.”Read full review »
JulieSimp via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/20
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“Leon and Ryan do an incredible job of bringing an eclectic mix of games music, both old and new, to listeners every week. I love that music picks from the hosts, guests and the community all come with a little background about why the track is significant to them. I look forward to listening...”Read full review »
Pierogies814 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/19
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“This is my favorite podcast by far. The speak fondly and reverently about the music they share and the games that brought them those tunes. Lately they’ve been getting a lot of composer interviews as well which are especially rich and fascinating.
My favorite thing about this podcast, and the...”Read full review »
Bloody Initiate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/19
Merluzoooooor via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/31/19
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“Sound of play is the best of both worlds; a collection of tight video game tunes and commentary from silky smooth voices highly experienced in games commentary.”
Jesse, if that is my real name via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/18
“A really relaxing podcast, featuring the smooth voice of Leon Cox as he discusses and plays songs from various video games from over the years. Featuring a weekly guest who brings 5 personal favourites, along with requests from forum members, there’s something for fans of every video game genre.”
Stoootube via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/29/18
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“I somehow stumbled upon this podcast before I first listened to Cane and Rinse and I'm glad that I did. Really excellent videogame music podcast. The hosts are knowledgeable without going too into the weeds on details of music theory that might turn off casual listeners. I love how even...”Read full review »
Leverandon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/18
“Ever wondered who wrote/composed that piece of music that floats through your head as you play your favourite game? Well this is the podcast for you. The hosts Jay and Leon do an excellent job of describing the music they play on the show.”
Aeoringas via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/18
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“Such a well-done podcast. I absolutely love the variety of music and the guests they have on are almost always great (including the hilarious, potentially fabricated interview with Tommy Wiseau).”
Levago via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/18
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“Sound of Play is the video game music radio show I've always wanted while driving, but as a podcast, I can take this gem anywhere! It's a fantastic showcase of VGM history, old and new. The spotlight episodes are great, the hosts let the songs spark fun conversations about the games,...”Read full review »
DuskvsTweak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/18
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“If you play, or even like video games then there’s no reason to not give this a go. Wonderfully insightful podcast !!”
Man screams at some cats. via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/18
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“Sound of Play is my favorite video game music podcast. They have a great community, regularly feature listener requests, and they play enough of each track that you can really get into the music.
Cheers!”
PraiseSun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/18
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“If you love video games and/or their music, this podcast is simply the one for you. All the people involved are passionate and friendly and I find myself learning of new games I missed all the time. The music is the highlight but the conversation on the composers, the games, and the context...”Read full review »
Flea Dubs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/18
“Superb presentation, interesting 'behind the scenes' info and a real mix of videogame soundtracks covered. This is one of the most enjoyable and varied podcasts in terms of music choice and enthusiasm from the presenters. I went all the way back to the start and I'll enjoy every...”Read full review »
Scowsh via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/18
“I have been a long time listener of Cane and Rinse and was incredibully excited to listen to the first episode of Sound of Play. It was welcomed considering I always looked forward to listening to videogame music at the beggining and ending of an episode of Cane and Rinse. With a mix of their own...”Read full review »
MHninjabear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/17
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“I've been listening to the cane and rinse podcast for awhile and I've heard them mention their sound of play podcast, but never got around to checking it out. That was a mistake. It's amazing the impact that music has for a game, and the memories that it brings flowing back to my...”Read full review »
turtlelos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/17
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“This is an amazing podcast. I discovered it recently and have gone back to listen to all the old episodes as well as keeping up to date with the current ones. The presenters are friendly and knowledgeable and the contributors are too. The music selections are varied but also include those well...”Read full review »
Jmccaul via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/26/17
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“Brilliant podcast that has introduced me to lots of wonderful video games music”
Swift_nile via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/10/17
“I listen to Sound of Play every week because it helped me discover a lot of tracks that I didn't notice because I was too busy focusing on the gameplay aspect of video games. Their guests also give a good bit of insight into what they do and experience in the world of composing. With all the...”Read full review »
MxMnsn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/17
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“Not sure how they're still finding great new material after 100+ hours but always enjoy listening to Sound of Play. I'm a few episodes behind since it went weekly but it's always a great and informative way to spend an hour.”Read full review »
seansthomas via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/03/17
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“Keep it up”
Christopherpaulhammond via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/17
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“This podcast is a great way to experience new and unique soundtracks that could interest you in your next favorite game! The hosts are charming, and the music they bring in is delightful. This is truly a fantastic podcast, and a great use of your time”
*cough cough codename* via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/17
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“Love it!”
yardudeguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/17
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“Fantastic, must listen. The team do an amazing job.”
Xen77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/02/17
“Just to set the scene - I love this podcast so much that I downloaded iTunes, signed up for an ID and went through the painful process of setting all of that up JUST SO I could leave Sound of Play a glowing review.
If, like me, you grew up playing video games and enjoying their music, but always...”Read full review »
Sam Quirke via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/17
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“Just like the Cane & Rinse podcast, Sound of Play is a breath of fresh air - the music being discussed is often deeply personal to the people who have selected it, but the discussion surrounding it makes it accessible, illuminating and enjoyable. Highly recommended! :)”
Kenbar Saunders via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/03/17
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“I'm writing this review for Leon. His constant pleas have been heard. Here's your stinking review!!
For real though, SoP changed my life. Lovely mixtapes of videogame tunes spanning classic arcade to the first party games of today. The hosts give nice context for the music, and the track...”Read full review »
whizzing kaliqua via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/17
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“As good as the equally brilliant Cane & Rinse. Perfect mix of old and new tracks including familiar favourites and lesser known gems. More please.”
Slaterboyj via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/21/17
“Top drawer”
stevenc76 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/17
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“I look forward to listening to Sound of Play every week. It is a terrific combination of video game music and analysis / discussion. I especially appreciate their emphasis on all opinions being valid, rather than "right" or "wrong". Keep up the excellent work!”Read full review »
Kavik Loreax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/17
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“With knowledgable hosts, interesting guests and amazing music - Sound of Play is my go-to podcast on my daily commute!
Give it a listen, if you enjoy video game music you'll most likely love this podcast as well :)”Read full review »
Prrmjau via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
02/09/17
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“This podcast is what was missing in my life. My only critique would be to let songs finish before the conversation begins again. Often times the end of a song is interrupted”
Cheeseberger11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/07/17
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“Explore and examine video game music with a great group of people. Sound of Play is just a fun place to learn about or revisit the often unnoticed and unappreciated realm of gaming music. It's expanded my knowledge and taste in music, as well as garnered interest in new games to play. I'm...”Read full review »
BigBadHarv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/17
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“A great podcast for VGM. Very diverse from week to week. Good idea with some episodes being series specific. I do think that sometimes the talking turns into rambling and really could be a little more streamlined in that respect, but otherwise keep up the great work.”
Lfffdgh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/17
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Tuneinlistener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/17
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“Sound of Play is a fantastic podcast for anyone interested in Video Games and their Soundtracks. The podcast offers great insight into the music of Video Games, and the people who create them. I recommend this podcast to anyone interested in Video Games.”
Tetzuha via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/14/16
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“I've never written a podcast review before but this podcast is truly elite so I was inspired to add a review. If you like videogame music, this is your podcast. The amount of time and care that is taken into researching each track is staggering. You can hear just how much the hosts love each...”Read full review »
AngryZeus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/16
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“No really it is.”
Lazenbyesation via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/16
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“This is probably one of my favorite gaming podcasts I've found. They do a great job of covering music from 8-bit games to modern console and PC games. The Zelda feature has been my favorite so far. I'm always excited for A new Sound of Play! Great job!”Read full review »
Ph2Gaming via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/16
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“If you like video games and music, you should be listening to this podcast. They play everything from the old Commodore-era chiptunes to stuff from brand new AAA and indie games, so you get exposure to a wide variety of music. They chat a bit about the games, too, so I've learned a lot about...”Read full review »
GlassyD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/16
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“A great podcast with a brilliant balance of music and chat!!”
Gigsywigsy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/08/16
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falcofighter via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/22/16
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“I just picked this up recently but after hearing two episodes I downloaded the older ones to check out later. As well as Cane and Rinse, it really helps this gamer unwind.”
Alnson885 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/16
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“Sound of Play is really well-done. They have around nine video game tracks every episode and they are always diverse and interesting. It’s a good mix of genres and it spans the whole history of video games stretching from present day all the way back to 8 bit and arcade music. Leon and his guests...”Read full review »
gallo_pinto via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/16
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