Final Fantasy Weekly

Mar 05 2025 102 ep. 60 mins 16
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Brothers Ira and Drew Creasman dive DEEP into every game in the Final Fantasy multiverse, focusing on themes, philosophies, social commentaries, and characters as well as music, art, and gameplay. We are here to celebrate and discuss, not be cynical or hate. NOTE: There IS material that could be considered political.

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Final Fantasy VIII: A Succession of Witches

Mar 05 2025 54 mins  
We conclude the creepy and incredibly intense first disc of FFVIII. We ponder on Squall's moral relativism, Rinoa's rebellious nature, and Irvine's insecurities. Plus, some thoughts on how this iconic section could have been a bit smoother.

Final Fantasy VIII: Laguna's Gallows Humor

Feb 06 2025 48 mins  
We get more Laguna, Kiros, and Ward including a tonally fascinating scene of gallows humor... we think. We hear about Esthar, go to Galbadia Garden, and Squall contemplates being remembered after death.

Final Fantasy VIII: Squall is Our Mirror?

Jan 05 2025 45 mins  
The plot gets a little messy and Squall fails to show any kind of empathy as Zell makes a big mistake and Rinoa seeks some small sense of comfort. We break down how Squall's character flaws mirror some of our own.

Final Fantasy VIII: Rinoa & The Timber Owls

Dec 30 2024 50 mins  
We wake from dreaming of Laguna and arrive in Timber to meet the Rinoa and the Owls. We dive into how the Galbadian Empire and our heroes use the media to fight their war and continue down the rabbit hole of Squall's inner thoughts.

Final Fantasy VIII: Eyes on Laguna

Dec 17 2024 58 mins  
In one of the most remarkable storytelling moments of the franchise, we are introduced to Laguna, Kiros, Ward, and Julia. Plus, more pondering about romance, child soldiers, and trains!

Final Fantasy VIII: A Waltz Beneath the Moon & Stars

Dec 07 2024 48 mins  
Our heroes carry out the Attack on Dollet and secure the communications tower before an exhilarating chase from a giant robot spider. Then we return for the iconic introduction of Rinoa Heartily and a waltz beneath the moon.

Final Fantasy VIII: Balamb Garden & The Landing

Nov 29 2024 68 mins  
Squall wakes up in the infirmary, meets up with Quistis, takes a stroll through Balamb Garden, gets a few (hundred) tutorials and sets off for one of the more memorable moments in Final Fantasy history.

Final Fantasy VIII: The Greatest Intro in Video Game History

Nov 05 2024 68 mins  
We begin our conversation on FFVIII. The first half-hour, we set up the big themes and legacy questions and in the second half-hour we dive DEEP into the intro cutscene.

FFVII Remake Theory: Nothing Has Changed

May 23 2024 15 mins  
I've been thinking... what if nothing in Final Fantasy VII: Remake has changed? What if *SPOILER* is actually still *SPOILER* and there really isn't any time travel or alternate dimensions or sequel stuff going on? Allow me to explain.

Austin Lee Matthews on FFVII Remake & Megaton Girl

May 22 2024 57 mins  
Austin Lee Matthews is the voice of Roche in Final Fantasy VII Remake. He has been Po and Ultron, been in Halo, Fire Emblem, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and plenty more. Plus, he has created a fantastic superhero audio drama, Megaton Girl. We cover as much as we can!