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How JRPGs Found Their Identity | History of JRPGs: Ep.2 (Ft. Pat Hollemon)

October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

Before the golden age, JRPGs were undergoing an exciting period of experimentation! In Part 2 of our History of JRPGs series, we're joined once again by game designer and author Pat Holleman to explore the years 1988–1990, when Japanese…
What Happened To The Chrono Trigger Deep-Dive?

October 14, 2026 · 11 min

Hello everyone! We're hard at work on a lot of behind-the-scenes things I wanted to update you on. We've got new episodes on the History of JRPGs, Silent Hill 2, and Chrono Trigger in the works, plus a brand-new studio space we're VERY…
My First Reaction to FINAL FANTASY X-2

September 30, 2026 · 2 hr 14 min

Casen has never played J-Pop Sphere Hunters before, and so this travesty is quickly being amended. The thing about Final Fan-Service X-2 is that, unlike its namesake, it presents us with the aftermath of its own deconstructed world. What…
I Thought I Was Done With Kingdom Hearts... Until I Saw The Newest Trailer For Kingdom Hearts IV

September 25, 2026 · 1 hr 43 min

Kingdom Hearts IV is coming out next year and the new trailer is FIRE. We thought we were done with the series, and now our collective curiosities are peaked! Joining us today is Best Guy Ever @BestGuyEver ! https://www…
Something Is OFF With The Ocarina of Time Remake | Nintendo Direct Reactions

September 16, 2026 · 51 min

Nintendo just gave us our best look yet at the Ocarina of Time remake, and while nearly everything about it appears remarkably faithful to the original, its new visual direction left us with a lot to talk about! In this episode, Casen…

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FFVII Revelation Is Holding Back Its Wildest Moments | Gamescom 2026 Discussion

September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

Gamescom 2026 brought a lot of news for upcoming RPGs. In today's episode, we break down the latest Final Fantasy VII Revelation trailer, including the expanded Weapon encounters, Vincent's new backstory, the Fits system, and the enormous…
Is Resident Evil Really The Perfect Remake? | The Remake Trials (Ep.2)

September 2, 2026 · 2 hr 14 min

The 2002 remake of Resident Evil is often considered one of the greatest (and most faithful) video game remakes ever made. But is it really as faithful as its reputation suggests? In this episode of The Remake Trials, we compare Resident…
The Music of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (ft. Alex Moukala)

August 26, 2026 · 3 hr 1 min

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn had the impossible task of rebuilding a failed MMO, and its music had to help redefine what Final Fantasy XIV could be. In this episode of The Music of Final Fantasy, we're joined by composer and musician…
Xenogears' Ending Is Deeper Than We Thought (ft. Keith Comito)

August 20, 2026 · 2 hr 14 min

In this episode, we're joined once again by Keith Comito to revisit the final scene of Xenogears! We examine what the confrontation between Fei and Krelian is really saying about human suffering, love, free will, and our desire to truly…
The Most OVERHATED Games | State of the Arc Podcast

August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

Hate may be more or less natural, but why all the overhate? We are going to surprise and maybe even enrage you with our most overhated picks, and then sooth you with our very overreasonable explanations. We discuss the games that have…
Why We Keep Remaking The Odyssey After 3,000 Years | State of the Arc Podcast

August 6, 2026 · 3 hr 43 min

Nearly 3,000 years after Homer’s epic was first told, The Odyssey remains one of the most influential and frequently retold stories ever created. Christopher Nolan’s new film has brought Odysseus back to the center of popular culture, but…
YouTube Doesn't Want You To See Our Podcast

August 5, 2026 · 19 min

UPDATE: Good news—the final copyright claim was released this morning, so the full Odyssey episode is now available. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/whPLEd8W0NM YouTube blocked our video! Unjustly! It should be cleared for release…

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About the show

Our podcast breaks down the techniques of great storytelling across our favorite games, movies, literature, and music. I also occasionally upload music I've arranged or composed!