Phoenix Down Radio - Not Just Another Final Fantasy Podcast
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWe are a Final Fantasy Gaming podcast, discussing anything and everything Final Fantasy related. With a focus on FFXIV, we discuss news, crafting and gathering, in-game lore, and the true end game, Glamour!
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Episodes
Episode 52 – The Crucible v Ishgard
September 17, 2017 05:51 - 2 hours - 150 MBWe start our third year of podcasting by bringing in the masterminds of FFXIV's trash tabloid, The Crucible: SaferSephiroth and Brohamut. They talk to us about how they got their start, what its like to create their content, and things they'd like to do in the future. Things take a dark turn to Chille's delight as Saferoth shares his passionate disdain for Estinien and Ishgard. Seyrr continues the lore of the Twelve as he discusses LLymlaen the Navigator. Show Notes: YouTube Video: https://y...
Episode 51 – Tacos, Chimichangas, and Lalafells??
September 03, 2017 04:50 - 1 hour - 125 MBAs Final Fantasy XIV celebrates its fourth anniversary, we celebrate two years of podcasting! The crew talks about Letter from the Producer Live XXXVIII, where we get more info on Patch 4.1, titled The Legend Returns. We also talk about the recently released series "Dad of Light" which is based off a real life story of a father and son who play FFXIV. We then get nostalgic over the past two years of putting on these shows for you, our listeners, and what a crazy ride it has been getting here....
Episode 50 – Sharing the Love in FFXIV
August 20, 2017 04:35 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBWe celebrate our 50th episode by celebrating the amazing content creators in the Final Fantasy XIV community! Many of our listeners contributed to the list, and we take this time to share with you! Show Links: FFXIV 4 Year Anniversary stream info: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/89f0c83ba423c0a35a838488d4dc282907922e67 Tales from the Storm Part 2: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_storm/sidestory_02/#sidestory_02 Tales from the Storm Part 3:...
Episode 49 – Livin’ in the Deltascape! (Whoa-oh!)
August 06, 2017 04:28 - 19.2 MBAfter discussing the main scenario storyline in the last episode, Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille decide to delve into the aether with Omega and talk about the current tier of raids, the Deltascape. We give our impressions on the fights and story, and talk a bit about what we would like to see moving forward with the Omega series as well as the upcoming Return to Ivalice series. Seyrr goes in-depth with Susano and the idea of Kami, and we discuss why Chille turned into a dancing Chille dog. Show L...
Episode 48 – OMG, Spoilers!
July 23, 2017 04:44 - 45.9 MBNow that everyone on the show has completed the Stormblood story, it's time for us to give our thoughts on the storyline, dungeons, and quests that took us from the Fringes, across the sea to Doma, and back to Ala Mhigo. Seyrr discusses the eerie similarities between two nation's patriotic hymns, and we talk about our accomplishments in game since the last episode. We also discover that Chille really does get around in the FFXIV community, but we love his spirit and enthusiasm! Show Notes: Y...
Episode 47 – Ermahgerd, dey brerk ar jerbs!
July 09, 2017 04:31 - 22.2 MBSince its release nearly 3 weeks ago, many players feel the current job balance in Stormblood leaves much to be desired. Klauss, Luna, Seyrr, and Chille discuss their opinions, and share the thoughts of our listeners. Our lore segment this week talks about the Twelve, and whether their existence is Primal in nature, or something else. We also debut our new Twitch emotes in the chat, as well as give a huge thank all our new subscribers and patrons! YouTube video: https://youtu.be/NZYMKFBTKxs
Episode 46 – We’re Not in Eorzea Anymore
June 25, 2017 05:03 - 103 MBStormblood is officially released! Klauss, Luna, Chille, and Seyrr give their Spoiler-Free opinions and impressions of Early Access and the launch of FFXIV's newest expansion. They also read through listener emails and are compared to the cast of The Wizard of Oz! YouTube video: https://youtu.be/MJS45anWlaw
Special MiniCast 3 – Stormblood Patch Notes
June 16, 2017 03:38 - 122 MBOn the eve of Early Access, the PDR crew decide to go through a blind reading of the Patch notes. We have fun discussing the upcoming changes and new quests being added to the game, and do a bit of reminiscing on Heavensward.
Episode 45 – The Calm Before the Storm
June 11, 2017 04:28 - 39.8 MBLess than a week until Early Access to Stormblood, The PDR crew is joined by FusionX from GamerEscape.com. He is able to talk with us about his experience at the Stormblood Media event held in San Francisco a few weeks ago before he flies out to cover E3. We discuss what having shared Role abilities could mean for players, get a bit of an idea what the new zones are like, and discover there is a whole island full of lava monsters just for Chille! We also are proud to announce that our entries...
Episode 44 – Lore of the Magi
May 28, 2017 04:51 - 128 MBWe are joined this week by the incomparable Lore legends AnonyMoose and Ethys Asher. They join Seyrr and discuss the lore behind the buildup and through the War of the Magi. We learn a lot about each of the 3 great city-states of the time; Amdapor, Mhach, and Nym, and discover what lead up to the great war, and how it all ended with the 6th Umbral era. Show Notes: YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Q2JcZiNG25c Ethys Asher: @ethysffxiv on Twitter, https://www.twitch.tv/ethysasher on Twitch Anony...
Special Minicast 2 – Live Letter Hype
May 25, 2017 01:55 - 69.8 MBLive Letter 36 is in the books, and it was a LONG video. Klauss, Chille, and Luna try to pare it down to the highlights and talk about the big upcoming stat changes, ability changes, and show off the new job skills from the recently released video. Who's ready for Stormblood? Show Notes: YouTube Video of show: https://youtu.be/R9VYSJ2YCUc New Job Abilites video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSdfPXFGuw0 Notes from Live Letter XXXVI (Courtesy of /r/FFXIV posted by redditor NoboruSouma): ht...
Special MiniCast 1 – Viva Revolutions!
May 17, 2017 03:20 - 66.7 MBIn the early hours of the morning, smack dab in the middle of a Maintenance, Square Enix gave the players an amazing gift, the full version of the Stormblood theme, Revolutions! Luna, Klauss, and Chille talk about their impressions, go through the lyrics, and pore over the details of the video. Show notes: YouTube video: https://youtu.be/6-C2AyU4bMI Revolutions video: https://youtu.be/UmQm76wFfKk
Episode 43 – Writhing Wyrm of Doom and Destruction
May 14, 2017 03:57 - 88.7 MBIn the vast wasteland that is the pre-expansion lull, Klauss, Luna, and Seyrr discuss the Heavensward story finale, which reveals who is really behind that mask Yda wears, and why we have a giant wyrm being chased by a robot. Show Links: YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/339UGarwlpg HeavensDub Contest: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/323849
Episode 42 – Luna Beat Wine Bottle Savage
April 30, 2017 05:06 - 130 MBThe crew talks about Producer Live Letter XXXV and all the new and interesting information we obtained. We discuss the new NPCs, the new Stormblood benchmark, and go over the Q and A session. We also discuss the state of wine openers in Japan and how Luna's corkscrew is superior! Show Links: YouTube Video of Show: https://youtu.be/KgrOGkwpmJc Official Forums translation for Q&A: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/323559-Letter-from-the-Producer-LIVE-Part-XXXV-Update-Thread/ MarkoTur...
Episode 41 – Forward or Back
April 16, 2017 04:45 - 118 MBScar Lit, the FFXIV community every-man, jumps in the guest spot this week as the crew discuss whether Heavensward content was a step forward or backward when compared to A Realm Reborn. Klauss talks about his experience at Anime Detour, and Chille keeps insisting he's a jacketed potato, even though its not that cold out anymore! Show Links Scar Lit on Twitter: @Scar_Lit YouTube video: youtu.be/M5Q9TCamatU Maintenance Monday video from Anime Detour: youtu.be/dG3cAwwcboM Stormblood Website: h...
Episode 40 – Luna’s Daddy Issues
April 02, 2017 04:44 - 111 MBPhoenix Down Radio hits the big 4-0, and we are joined by Flattuss from Maelstrom Radio as part of a crossover event with their podcast. We talk about how to get ready for Stormblood, whether you're a new player, seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between. Seyrr completes his discussion on the Warring Triad by sharing his knowledge of Zurvan the Demon, and we discover Luna has deep-seeded daddy issues as we talk briefly about the new live-action FFXIV show coming soon to Netflix. Show Links: ...
Episode 39 – Calm the F%@k Down
March 19, 2017 04:39 - 111 MBWith Diadem 2.0 back in the game, there has been a lot of salt in the community stemming from the new weapon drops. Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille take this opportunity to talk about ideas for content that could be much lower in sodium, you know for health reasons. We also talk about the new content coming in FFXV, World of Final Fantasy, and the FF Mobile games. And as always, praise Lava Scorpion! Show Links: YouTube Video of podcast: https://youtu.be/oG0f8zhVIpM FFXIV Healer/Caster Gear Fi...
Episode 38 – Oral Lore Adventures with Seyrr and Ethys
March 05, 2017 05:41 - 125 MBThis week we are honored to be joined by FFXIV lore aficionado Ethys Asher (Twitch/Twitter). We take this opportunity to discuss and speculate about lore in the upcoming expansion Stormblood. The discussion takes an odd turn when we get into the oral skills of ancient snake ladies, but we manage to get through it... somehow. We also talk about monster trucks in FFXV and why Chille can't be an Eorzean pop idol. Show Links: YouTube video: https://youtu.be/s68YRuvBs7U FFXV PC Tech Demo: https:/...
Episode 37 – FanFest 2017 Digest – Believe it!
February 19, 2017 05:07 - 88 MBLess than 24 hours after the keynote from Frankfurt, the crew discusses and reacts to what we learned about the upcoming expansion. We also talk about upcoming DLC and changes coming for Final Fantasy XV. We sadly lose Seyrr at the end tho, his spirit was broken by the birbs, believe it! Show Links: YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/WHQaiDWt-so GamerEscape digest of Press Conference with Yoshida: http://gamerescape.com/2017/02/18/frankfurt-fanfest-press-conference/ Yoshida confirms Blitzball ...
Episode 36 – 50 Shades of Seyrr
February 05, 2017 06:22 - 144 MBWarning - This is a Patch 3.5 spoilercast. This week the crew discusses the 30th Anniversary news for Final Fantasy, and takes the spoiler tags off of the discussion as we talk about the story lines in patch 3.5. Luna gives us the low down on Palace of the Dead in the "How Do I..." segment, and Seyrr is misunderstood once again as he threatens to tie Luna to a chair to make her watch skipped cut scenes, to instead have his intentions seem to be more kinky than he intended. Show Links YouTube...
Episode 35 – Nophica’s Sloppy Bosom Buddies
January 22, 2017 05:22 - 118 MBThis week, we are joined by Rubi and Yelta from Gather Together. We give our spoiler-free impressions of patch 3.5, and Seyrr gives us the low-down on the matron-saint of bosoms, Nophica. We also premiere a brand new song just for those who love waiting for their favorite game during a long maintenance. Enjoy! Maintenance Monday Links: YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/EOdc9jf1-h8 Gather Together: http://www.gtffxiv.com GamerEscape's FFXIV Content Creator's Roundup: http://gamerescape.com/201...
Episode 34 – Sounds of Sigh-lence
January 08, 2017 05:34 - 115 MBIn the first episode of 2017, Klauss, Chille, and Seyrr talk about the upcoming patch 3.5, discuss what we know and what we are speculating about with Stormblood, and Seyrr hits us with lore about Rhalgr the Destroyer. We announce the winners of our Ratings contest, and wish Luna a speedy recovery from the black plague, or was that dysentery? Show Links: YouTube video of podcast: https://youtu.be/30NZIxmxXjw Patch 3.5 Information page: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/special/3_5_The_Far_Ed...
Episode 33 – A Holiday Revue in Review
December 11, 2016 05:44 - 117 MBIn the final episode of 2016, Klauss, Seyrr, Luna, and Chille talk about the things they liked and disliked in FFXIV the past year, and things they would like to see in the coming year. They also discuss Final Fantasy XV, and Seyrr tells us all about the lore behind Sophia. Happy Holidays from everyone at Phoenix Down Radio! Show Notes YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ZnldEbJE0hU A Stage Reborn's I Want to be Your Canary: https://www.facebook.com/events/1711372755843055/
Episode 32 – Thal’s Balls of Fire!
November 27, 2016 06:05 - 114 MBPushing through after suffering from post-thanksgiving food comas, the PDR team talks about the latest info from the live letter held on Black Friday, and gives our reactions to the upcoming patch 3.5. Seyrr discusses Nald'thal (balls and all) and Chille wonders what the big deal about eating turkey on a Thursday is. Show Notes: YouTube Video of show: https://youtu.be/ziiE4EXZZ0U GamerEscape Translation of Famitsu Interview: http://gamerescape.com/2016/11/15/famitsu-sits-down-with-naoki-yosh...
Episode 31 – Derailed
November 13, 2016 05:00 - 90.1 MBWith the rush of FanFest slowly dwindling, we discuss the state of the game, and ask the question, is the latest round of content too easy? Luna fills in for a missing Seyrr this week to discuss things she has learned from the Encyclopedia Eorzea, and Chille wonders why he keeps agreeing to guest host with us each episode. YouTube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts-Y_kzNVSM
Episode 30 – I Beat Merch Line Extreme!
October 30, 2016 05:01 - 136 MBFresh off the podcast presses, the newest episode of Phoenix Down Radio is now available! We are two weeks removed from FanFest, and we are still talking about how amazing it was to meet everyone there. We talk a bit about our reactions to Stormblood, memories from FanFest, and things that could use improvement. Seyrr discusses Menphina the Lover in our Lore segment, and Chille is obsessed with Baconators. Show notes: YouTube link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TeFzYtenxE Nama ...
Episode 29 – What Happens in Vegas…
October 18, 2016 01:21 - 49.7 MBWe broadcast LIVE from the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas after an amazing FFXIV FanFest 2016! We talk with some fellow podcasters, give our opinions on the event, and get pleasantly surprised by a number of last-minute guests we are able to get on-show. To enjoy the full experience of this episode, we recommend checking out the YouTube video of the show. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it for you! YouTube video of podcast: https://youtu.be/8IjVMRsahXA
Episode 28 – That Was Easy!
October 02, 2016 04:46 - 115 MBPatch 3.4 is upon us, and the crew has a spoiler-free discussion on our impressions of what we have run so far. Seyrr talks about Nymeia in the Lore segment, and we finally uncover the secret to Chille's amazing luck! Podcast video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MQyAo0RUH7A
Episode 27 – Dazed and A-Muse-d
September 19, 2016 05:25 - 139 MBOur second year of podcasting begins with guest host Chille and very special guests Emi and Remix Sakura from the MuseCastXIV podcast. We talk with them about the art of Role Playing, how they got their start, and give a very basic primer on how to get started in role playing. Klauss and Luna discuss their evening at the New World Final Fantasy concert, and we talk about the news from Live Letter 32 and other Final Fantasy news coming from Tokyo Game Show 2016. Show Links: YouTube Link: htt...
Episode 26 – Happy Anniversary
September 04, 2016 05:37 - 166 MBWe celebrate our first year anniversary in a HUGE way with special guests Chille from Moogle-Go-Round and PlayStation Universe, as well as Aya (@Dancing_Fighter) and Chenin (@Akhmourne), the newest members of the NA Community Team. We discuss some of their favorite things about FFXIV, get to know a little bit about them outside of FFXIV and gaming, and have an awesome time. We also discuss news and notes from the last Producer Live Letter from the 14-hour FFXIV Anniversary stream, and talk ab...
Episode 25 – The Future of Final Fantasy
August 21, 2016 04:58 - 107 MBIn this week's episode, Klauss, Luna, and Seyrr talk about whats coming up in FFXIV as well as discuss some rumoured release dates for other upcoming games. With the delay of FFXV and the multitude of new mobile games, what does the future hold for this storied gaming franchise? Seyrr brings the sexy back (and by sexy I mean lore) and talks about the Twelve, starting with Halone. Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/db9D7vr6uqo Show Links: FFXIV 14 Hour Anniversary Stream details: http://na...
Episode 24 – Pose for me, Sentai!
August 07, 2016 04:34 - 115 MBEorzea's newest team of sentai action heroes comes to you live from their base outside of Costa del Sol, showing off their awesome colored armor and poses, and talking about the newest FFXIV news including this year's Moonfire Faire. We also discuss how we handle burnout in this and other games, as well as talk about how to Warrior! Notice me! Link to YouTube video of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZnOgV0qp3Q Show links: FanFest Art And Costume Contests info: http://ffxiv-fanfes...
Episode 23 – GamerEscape from Deep Dungeon (or FusionX loves his salad!)
July 24, 2016 04:42 - 121 MBThis week we are joined by special guest host FusionX from GamerEscape and Aetheryte Radio. We talk a bit about Deep Dungeon and delve deep into Fusion's history with Final Fantasy XI, XIV, and how he got his start with podcasting and running a gaming website. We also learn that Fusion seems to enjoy discussing salad at pizza restaurants! Show links Episode 23 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_ugJH3UZ68 Nintendo's upcoming Classic Console: http://gizmodo.com/nintendos-new-consol...
Episode 22 – Welcome to Moltres Revive Radio!
July 10, 2016 05:06 - 127 MBOn this episode of Pokemon Go - I mean Phoenix Down Radio, Eskalia from Limit Break Radio joins us as we discuss the things we like and dislike about FFXIV, as well as things we would love to hear announced at the upcoming FanFest about the next expansion. Seyrr brings the lore back as he talks about the Ironhearts. Video of the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ADlpcgJT4RA Links from the show: Eorzean Eats catsfoot chews: http://eorzeaneats.tumblr.com/post/147071601222/catsfoot-chews Nidh...
Episode 21 – Mama didn’t raise no Filthy Casual!
June 26, 2016 07:27 - 153 MBThrough the magic of the Internet, we bring you the newest episode of Phoenix Down Radio, straight from the mouths of 4 crazy podcasters! If you prefer to watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7H97393w7I We're all super excited to be going to FanFest this year! In this episode, we talk about the Deep Dungeon preview from the E3 live letter, we then discuss the (in some cases lack of) difficulty of the content from the currnt expansion in response to the calls to ner...
Episode 20 – The More You Know!
June 12, 2016 05:10 - 154 MBIn case you missed it live, you can now listen to episode 20 of Phoenix Down Radio! This week, we give our spoiler-free opinions on Patch 3.3, discuss the Anima weapon quest in-depth, and talk about the origin of the names for the gathering main hands. Link to YouTube video of the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkQM2AMPHDw Famitsu article translation: https://www.bluegartr.com/threads/128691-Yoshida-on-Patch-3.3-Famitsu-Translation Compilation of interviews from Dengeki, Game Watch ...
Episode 19 – Spin it like a Helicopter!
May 29, 2016 05:39 - 148 MBOn this episode of Phoenix Down Radio, the crew makes it rain in the Gold Saucer, goes over info from Live Letter XXX, discusses how to help a listener with their in-game DPS, and Seyrr goes over Au'Ra and Dragoon/Dark Knight in the lore segment. Show links: JoeNeverFails's FanFest contest: https://gleam.io/HRJoA/your-trip-to-ffxiv-fanfest-las-vegas-2016 Denmo's Estinien Video: https://youtu.be/Ee5uqXPpfK0 Official Live Letter translation thread: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads...
Episode 18 – Irrelevant and Irreverant
May 15, 2016 05:14 - 126 MBThis week we discuss whether irrelevant content can be made useful again, our How Do I... segment talks about the Gold Saucer, and Seyrr digs into the lore behind those masked Ascians. Links: Chocobo Racing Guide - https://ffxivchocoboracing.wordpress.com/ Triple Triad Guide - http://ffxivtriad.com/
Episode 17 – Giant Flying Ghost Sperm!
May 01, 2016 04:57 - 141 MBThis week, the crew discusses the Producer Live Letter XXIX, talks about how to start your own crafting empire (or at least become a competent crafter), and we discuss a man with a mysterious past in our lore segment. Show Links: Stack-Up Donation page: http://stack-up.org/donate PAX East Panel overview: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/001451.html Twitch replay of PAX Panel: https://www.twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv/v/62584808 PLL 29 Official Translation thread: http://forum.square-enix.co...
Episode 16 – Breaking Bed!
April 17, 2016 06:35 - 134 MBThe newest episode of Phoenix Down Radio is up and available for your auditory pleasure. We return from a 3 week break with lots of game news, announcements, and special guests! Sonomaa Kihten from BlueGartr Forums joins us and talks about the state of the game the history of BlueGartr. Seyrr brings back the Lore segment with a history of the names of Crafting relics and talks about breaking beds as a social ritual? Show links: BlueGartr Forums: http://www.bluegartr.com BlueGartr's Twitter...
Episode 15 – Garuda Boobies!
March 27, 2016 03:57 - 119 MBIf you missed catching Episode 15 live, fear not! It is now available in podcast form! We enter Spoiler territory, discussing the 3.2 Main Story Questline in depth this week. We also go over the news from the Producer Live Letter 28, and end up discussing organic condiments?? Official PLL 28 Translated thread: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/287361-Letter-from-the-Producer-LIVE-Part-XXVIII-Q-A-Update-Thread All Worlds Maintenance for Patch 3.25: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lod...
Episode 14 – Red Hot Chille Mages!
March 13, 2016 07:22 - 20 BytesWe are joined by Chille from PlayStation Unchained this week. We talk about what we would like to see for new jobs, and how to catch up in patch 3.2.
Episode 13 – When Egos Collide
February 28, 2016 06:16 - 127 MBThe new episode of Phoenix Down Radio, When Egos Collide, has been uploaded and ready for your listening pleasure. Paul Metal joins Phoenix Down Radio for this episode, and we discuss patch 3.2 content and impressions, talk about how to get Materia for the average player, and talk about the lore behind the Fiend, Sephirot! Full Patch Notes Paul Metal's YouTube channel
Episode 12 – Eskalia is a Materia Girl!
February 14, 2016 06:56 - 124 MBEpisode 12 is now available for your auditory pleasures. Eskalia from Limit Break Radio joins us as we talk about the Materia system changes, Patch 3.2 video, and Rowena's empire! Also, I think there's cherry lube somewhere in the Valentione's quest, or so I'm told?
Episode 11 – Changing Gears
January 31, 2016 14:10 - 157 MBFor those who missed the live podcast on Twitch, fear not! Phoenix Down Radio Episode 11 is now available for your listening pleasure! With Patch 3.2 just 4 weeks out now, the PDR crew discusses the newest live letter information, puts the salt aside for a bit as we discuss our favorite things about the game, and talk a bit about Koji Fox's lore Q&A. You can also search for Phoenix Down Radio on iTunes and Stitcher.