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Episode 51 - Facing Fate in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

How are Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth framing our relationship with fate?

Is Rebirth faithful to the spirit of the original?

In this episode, Micah and I wrap up our Final Fantasy VII mini-series with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Episode 50 - Advent Children

As a long-time fan of the original game, I finally got around to watching the film. This is a visually engaging project with the potential for great psychological exploration. Even if that potential is mostly untapped, Advent Children is definitely worth your time if you are a fan of the franchise.

Episode 49 - Final Fantasy VII Remake

In this episode, we discuss the 2020 remake/reimagining/sequel of the iconic 1997 JRPG. As a fan of the original game for nearly 30 years, I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss this new take with Micah.

Episode 48 - Final Fantasy VII Roundtable

Join Andrew, David, Josh, and Micah as we discuss Final Fantasy VII, which likely is the most iconic in the franchise and certainly is one of my all-time favorite games. Focusing on the main characters, we discuss the heavy themes that make this such a lasting title, both broadly and personally.

Episode 47 - Outer Wilds and Mortal Lives at the End of the Universe

In this episode, I am joined by Michael and Micah to discuss what Outer Wilds demonstrates about the stories we tell and the music we make in the face of our mortal fate.

Episode 46 - Final Fantasy Tactics and Demonic Revolutionaries

“What looks like politics, and imagines itself to be political, will one day unmask itself as a religious movement.” -Søren Kierkegaard

In this episode, I discuss what Final Fantasy tactics has to say about justice, class warfare, and the demonic influences that may lurk beneath the political movements of our day.