XenoChat Episode XXVI: Queer Theory

XenoChat is back with a very important topic: Queer Theory! What is Queer Theory? Meriam-Webster defines it as "an approach to literary and cultural study that rejects traditional categories of gender and sexuality." Join Justin, Tyler, Kat and Robin as they apply this approach to Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade series!

Note: We at XenoChat are not professionals on Queer Theory. Some members of the cast only represent a small portion of the LGBTQ+ community. You may not agree with our readings, but we encourage you to look into Queer Theory and share your opinions with us!

Thanks for the idea for this episode goes to Kristy from our Shion episode! You can find her and her partner's podcast, the Ebony Ditch, on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kYwswxskEEBvby7wkfTBv?si=qwW_AiXvTAmZWyb-NMrXhg

This episode was recorded in June, Pride Month. Some of the news may be out of date. Specifically, the KOS-MOS re figure from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has been delayed (again) to August.

This episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles series.

Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)

Ending: Don't Worry by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X)

Stay tuned after the ending song for a few bloopers!

Have any corrections or suggestions for us? You can contact us on Twitter at @zeno_chat or email us at [email protected]. You can also submit comments at our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Namco Bandai, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else.