Bonus Episode #70 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle venture into the dark, gothic world of Mina the Hollower, the long-awaited action-adventure from Yacht Club Games. Inspired by classic Game Boy Color adventures while incorporating modern design sensibilities, Mina the Hollower combines fast-paced combat, exploration, puzzle-solving, and a surprisingly deep narrative into one of 2026's most celebrated releases.

Throughout the episode, the guys discuss their experiences with Mina's underground burrowing mechanics, the game's atmospheric world design, memorable boss encounters, and how Yacht Club Games successfully stepped out from the shadow of Shovel Knight to establish an entirely new franchise. Of course, they also spend time highlighting the game's excellent soundtrack by Jake Kaufman and special guest Yuzo Koshiro, which perfectly captures the tension, mystery, and adventure found throughout Tenebrous Isle.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

A Sinking Feeling -Loner's Landing- from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
Central Ossex from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
At Last We Rest -Old Graveyard- from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
Tower Climb from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
Gator Gallop -Nox's Bayou- from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
My Sunken Heart -Thick Thicket- from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
The Good Harvest -Septemburg- from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
Horrific Voyage -Dreadworm's Maw- from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
Rolling Steam -Spiral Summit- from Mina the Hollower [Yuzo Koshiro, 2026]
Theory of Everything -Mirror's End- from Mina the Hollower [Yuzo Koshiro, 2026]
Boss - The Congealed from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
Cat Choir - A Gentle Lament -Arranged- from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
The Brilliant Truth -Radiant Manor- from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]
Ending -The Undying Spark- from Mina the Hollower [Jake Kaufman, 2026]

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