Where old school analysis is combined with new school analytics to inform the uninformed. Also on IG use #RandomDiscourse You can find new episodes every Wednesday Follow us to get your sports fix and more.
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We love great video game music and want to share it with you! Every week Rob and Pernell pick a topic, choose some tracks, and we listen and discuss each one! You might get a little nostalgic, or find some new favorites, either way it's always a good time!
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Often researchers and academics get ‘lost in citations’ –– we forget there’s a real person/voice behind the writing. In each episode, we focus on a publication that has caught the host’s eye. We’ll learn more about the writer and gain insights on researching and writing better academic papers. Rotating podcasts by Chris Haswell, Jonathan Shachter and contributing interviewers. [email protected]
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Oh the weather outside is frightful. But the fire is OH MY GOD THE FIRE! PUT THE PODCAST OUT! PUT THE PODCAST OUT!!! PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF... oh it’s okay! Ha! It’s just another great episode of Rhythm and Pixels Chat with Rob and Pernell! Oh, I can’t stay mad at you. Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the …
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#193 - Olagboyega, K. W. (2010). “Japanese English” A Descriptive Grammar of the Nominal Phrase of Educated Written English in Japan. Akita International University Global Review, 2, 187-213.
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Chris interviews Kolawole Olagboyega from Tsuru University. [email protected], [email protected] Book: https://www.amazon.co.jp/Japanese-English%E2%80%95%E2%80%95-Descriptive-Kolawole-Olagboyega/dp/486110680X/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fgKf7-VdFVBcbZnvbYSBHg.ZuNfDTkIXe3b6lNiAelWFgRYoUtxGuEfc57TcY9hskI&dib_tag=se&qid=1758539740&refine…
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Traffic got you down? Stuck behind 3 vans and a school bus and you just want to LOSE YOUR MIND? Put on this show, crank up the volume, and roll your windows down because Rhythm and Pixels is here to improve your daily commute! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixel…
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Tired of sitting in traffic? Bored with the same old radio? Let Pernell take control of your radio and bring you the greatest video game music to brighten your day! IT’S TIME FOR THE MORNING RUSH! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels VGM shirts and hoodies! http…
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#192 - Murakami, A. (2025). Towards more appropriate modelling of linguistic complexity measures: Beyond traditional regression models. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 4(1), 100182.
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Chris Cooper interviews Professor Akira Murakami from Birmingham University. [email protected] [email protected]
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Creating fun nonsense words to confuse an older generation is a time-honored tradition, especially on the internet. Today we’re diving into games and music that makes us feel like we’ve lost “it”, or maybe still have “it”. Whatever “it” could be, there is definitely a history of silly slang words used in video games. And that fire is going to be ba…
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Do you remember the days when you used to sit down, listen to a podcast, and walk away feeling like you really learned something? Rob and Pernell are sitting down listening to great music and chatting about Halloween candy, what to do with an old game collection, and how to (and how not to) critique games online. So, maybe you’ll learn something? L…
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#191 - Hunston, S. (2024). Coming to terms with success. Journal of Corpora and Discourse Studies, 7, 63–76. https://doi.org/10.18573/jcads.114
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Chris Cooper speaks with Susan Hunston from Birmingham University [email protected] [email protected]
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#190 - Taktak, M., & Bafrali, G. (2025). ChatGPT Usage Scale in Education: Validity and Reliability Study. International Journal of Technology in Education, 8(1), 193-207.
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Chris interviews Professor Gorsev Bafrali from Gelişim Üniversitesi [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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#189 - Putney, H., Silver, S., Silvia, P. J., Christensen, A. P., & Cotter, K. N. (2024). Why does creativity foster well-being?
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Jonathan welcomes back Dr. Paul Silvia (Citation 116, Citation 131, Citation 158) Professor of Psychology at UNC Greensboro. Read the paper here Dr. Silvia's Website Contacts: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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Spooky sounds of Halloween fill the air on this very October episode of R&P! We've also got some sick Konami jams, and other cool music! Join us! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixelsBy Rob Nichols
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On this twisted episode of R&P Chat, we’re talking about horror movies, thrillers, and terrible video games! We also play a silly quiz that will test your video game and horror movie knowledge! Join us! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels…
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#188 - Madarbakus-Ring, N. (2025). Metacognitive Listening Instruction in the Second Language Classroom: Integrating Theory, Method, and Practice. Taylor & Francis.
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#187 - Hofmeyr, A. S. (2025). Intercultural Perspectives: An EAP Course for Global Competence. Kinseido.
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Chris interviews Ana Sofia Hofmeyer, Associate Professor at Kansai University [email protected], [email protected] Link to her book: https://www.kinsei-do.co.jp/books/4248/By [email protected]
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#186 - Algeo, M. (2025). New York's Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit. Island Press.
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Chris interviews Matthew Algeo, an independent journalist. Take a look at his book here: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorks-Secret-Subway-Underground/dp/1642833657/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NO0ASC4Z30MV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zV6fEVqsofYjJZ5MecawBsZeqLJoGzqoBT2qyP_0SvNDvk7TnXkRpKYGcO5o8F1wPKEa4BaTYbQm1GGx4modjFGbP8lUZYw2ceCZCeAkC3uuHbjp2rNqE1ar_0mZgp5xP9svJ7Tq9wkaQ…
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This week, on a very special episode of Rhythm & Pixels, Pernell learns an important lesson on chill, vgm, and helps his friend Hammock out of a serious situation. And don’t forget to stay tuned for a laugh-filled episode of Family Matters right after! And then, the local news at 9. Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider s…
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Just a few more podcast episodes, a little wood, and add some rare drops from forest enemies, and we can finally make an upgrade for our base! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixelsBy Rob Nichols
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#185 - Sheftall, M. G. (2024). Hiroshima: The last witnesses (Vol. 1). Random House.
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Chris interview Mordecai Sheftall from Shizuoka University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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Welcome back to another fine episode of R&P Chat! Want to hang in the studio with Rob and Pernell without all that pesky music listening formatting? Well this is the show for you! We're talking about games we've been playing, board games on deck, and the shows and movies that are on our TVs! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com C…
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#184 - English, B. (2025). Building a Shared Reality: Cultural Cohesion or Cultural Entropy. Presented at the 11th Lakeland International Conference, June 4th, 2025.
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Chris speaks with Brian English from Tama University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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#183 - Gayed, J. M. (March, 2025). AiAWE (Version 1.0) [Web application]. https://app.awade.gec.waseda.ac.jp
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Chris Cooper interviews John Gayed, Associate Professor from Waseda University [email protected] Other paper discussed in the interview: Wang, Q., & Gayed, J. M. (2024). Effectiveness of large language models in automated evaluation of argumentative essays: finetuning vs. zero-shot prompting. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1–29. https…
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This week we’re celebrating all things remixed and covered with Chris from the Gameable Audio podcast! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixelsBy Rob Nichols
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Chris from Gameable Audio joins us to chat about game music, board games, and what makes a great VGM remix! We also read your emails on the air. DIdn't think we'd do that, did you? Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels…
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#182 - Wroblewski, G. (2024). No Wonder AI is “Anti-White”: Keyword Analysis from Media Coverage Using the NOW Corpus.
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Chris interviews Greggory Wroblewski, Associate Professor from Kyushu University. [email protected], [email protected] You can find Gregg's bibliography here: https://hyoka.ofc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/html/100018031_ja.htmlBy [email protected]
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#181 - Lakeland Conference "Haswell on the Street"
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June means it's time for the Lakeland Conference pod! Chris interviews: - Joshua Ludeman (Lakeland University) - Max Praver (Meijo University) - Ian Roth (Meijo University) - Drian Glyde (Virginia Wesleyan University) - Richard Lee (Kyushu Institute of Technology) - Aaron Hahn (Kyushu University) - Todd Beuckens (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University…
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#180 - Parr, P. (2024). Malcolm Before X. University of Massachusetts Press.
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Chris interviews Patrick Parr from Lakeland University lostincitations.com, [email protected] [email protected]
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Video game RPGs are full of sequels, probably the most amount of sequels of any other genre. But what of those games time forgot? The games that were maybe so good a sequel wasn’t made? Or maybe too good for a sequel? We’re listening to music from RPG one-offs this week with our good friend Chris Wisner! (Musashi219 on Twitch) Chris is taking part …
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#179 - Hopkyns, S. & Dovchin, S. (2024). Translanguaging and emotionality of English as a second language (ESL) teachers. International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 62(3)
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Chris interviews Sarah Hopkyns from St. Andrews University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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It’s like a fireside chat, except we’re concerned about fire and we only talk about video games. And sometimes soup, and sometimes what Pernell is drinking during the podcast. Which is usually soup. Joining us in the hot (not quite on fire) seat this week is none other than THE WISE GUY himself: Chris Wisner! Musashi219 on Twitch! We’re chatting ab…
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#178 - Sifakis, N. (2023). Metacognitive and metalinguistic activities can raise ELF awareness: why and how. Journal of English as a Lingua Franca, 12(1), 43-66.
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Chris interviews Nicos Sifakis from the University of Athens [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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Welcome back to the best place for great video game music! Joining us again this week we have Alyssa and Victoria from the New Jersey Gamer Symphony Orchestra! We listen to their performances and chat about the arrangements, the games, and their plans to replace the conductor’s baton with Cloud’s Buster-Sword! Learn more about the NJGSO here! https…
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#177 - Plonsky, L. (Ed.). (2024). Open Science in Applied Linguistics. Applied Linguistics Press. https://www.appliedlinguisticspress.org/home/catalog/plonsky_2024
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Chris Cooper spoke with Dr. Luke Plonsky (Professor of Applied Linguistics at Northern Arizona University) about a recent book he edited on open science. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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It’s time for another edition of R&P Chat, welcome back to the studio! Joining us today, rippin’ it like a Beyblade, are members of the New Jersey Gamer Symphony Orchestra! Alyssa Menes, musical director, and Victoria Holmes, social media director, are here to chat about their love of games, music, and performing with their orchestra! Learn more ab…
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#176 - Inoue, N. (2025). Argument-Counterargument Activities in EFL Writing Classes ...: Journal of the International Society for Teaching Debate, 7, 62-72.
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Chris interviews emeritus professor Narahiko Inoue from Kyushu University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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We are continuing the love for all things Smash Bros. by focusing this week’s episode entirely on the series! Putting so much good music and history into just one episode is challenging, but you know we are up for it! So grab some friends, some controllers, and let’s have smashing good time! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com C…
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#175 - Brown, D., & Stoeckel, T. (2025). Post-beginner L2-learner knowledge of ultra-frequent English words. Language Teaching Research, 13621688251318105. https://doi.org/10.1177/13621688251318105
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Chris Cooper interviews Dr. Dale Brown from Kanazawa University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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This week on the show we have some very special guests! Straight from the NYC, we've got Robin and Hari from Smash Bros. Live! Not only do they organize Smash Bros. events, they perform the music live along with the action! Discover more about Smash Bros Live! https://smashbroslive.com Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Conside…
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#174 - Salazar, D. (2021). Documenting world Englishes in the Oxford English dictionary: Past perspectives, present developments, and future directions. Research developments in world Englishes,
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Chris speaks with Danica Salazar from the Oxford English Dictionary. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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This week on the show we’re showcasing black composers, black developers, and black game characters. No longer just one-dimensional characters in classic games, there are a number excellent black-owned game development studios and musicians. Tune in to learn more, and listen to some great music! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.c…
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#173 - Vajjala, S. (2024). Generative artificial intelligence and applied linguistics. JALT Journal, 46(1), 55–74. https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTJJ46.1-3
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Chris Cooper interviews Dr. Sowmya Vajjala from the National Research Council of Canada [email protected] [email protected]
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Welcome back, it’s good to see you! Come hang with us as we chat about everything from good food, to good games! Pernell reminisces about a DDR player called Nugget, Rob describes the joy and pain of Hollow Knight, and we dip our toes into next week’s topic. All that and more in this week’s Rhythm and Pixels chat! Listen to more of the show! https:…
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Haswell on the Street x The Lunchtime Series: Fern Sakamoto & Ana Sofia Hofmeyr
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Chris Haswell interviews Fern Sakamoto and Ana Sofia Hofmeyr [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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We’re goofing off with Mike and Justin from XVGM Radio, serving up a full meal of awesome video game JAMS! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixelsBy Rob Nichols
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#172 - Smid, D., Zólyomi, A., & Albert, Á. (2024). Motivation, autonomy and emotions in foreign language learning: A multi-perspective investigation in Hungary (Vol. 27). Channel View Publications.
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Chris Haswell interviews Agnes Albert from Eotovos Lorland University in Hungary [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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Ah! Real Monsters! Fanny packs! Rare hot-chocolate flavors! Rob and Pernell celebrate the new year with conversation about games, cartoons, and just about everything else in between. Joining us on the show is Mike and Justin from the award-winning VGM podcast XVGM Radio!By Rob Nichols
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#171- Mizumoto, A. (2024). CAF Analyzer [Web application]. https://cafindex.pythonanywhere.com
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Chris Cooper interviews Atsushi Mizumoto from Kansai University [email protected] [email protected]
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It's that wonderful time of year again! Let's get together with our loved ones and exchange some sweet video game JAMS! Chris Taylor joins us again to rock out with some JRPG tunes and stories! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels…
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This week in the chat, Rob and his hill-giant friend are hanging with their buddy Chris Taylor! We’re talking about classic cartoons, like Dennis the Menace and Mega Man. I wonder if there’s a way to combine the two... Rob also tells Pernell, and suggests to the listeners, TO CLEAN YOUR VIDEO GAME CONSOLES! Listen to more of the show! https://rhyth…
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#170 - O’Dwyer, S. (Ed.). (2024). Confucianism at War: 1931–1945. Taylor & Francis.
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Chris interviews Professor Shaun O'Dwyer from the Faculty of Languages and Cultures at Kyushu University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]
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