XenoChat
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsXenoChat is a podcast that discusses various aspects of everything Xeno: Xenogears, Xenosaga, all the way to Xenoblade! Join hosts Justin (@JusGuillou) and Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos) as they chat about the series with various guests.
This is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with either Monolith Soft, Square Enix, Bandai Namco, or Nintendo.
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Episodes
XenoChat Episode XXXII: How to Train a Xeno Fan 2 - Xenosaga The Animation
January 17, 2021 17:54 - 2 hours - 192 MBThe experiment continues! Cilantro is back to discuss their experience watching Xenosaga: The Animation! Justin, Tyler, Robin and Nick return to help sift through the good and the bad of the adaptation. This episode was recorded in October 2020. Due to scheduling issues with the other episodes, we are releasing it now. We apologize for any out-of-date information. Stay tuned after the ending song for a rather large helping of bloopers and random chatter! Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsu...
XenoChat Holiday Special 2020: Check Out My Skell Fanfiction
December 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBXenoChat is here to spread the holiday cheer with stories! These aren't any typical stories: they're fanfiction! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Robin and Marie as they read aloud pieces of holiday fanfiction provided by members of the XenoChat community! There are some spoilers, specifically Xenogears and Xenosaga. Stay tuned to after the ending song for bloopers and chatter between the panelists! The last two fanfics were generated using http://drabblematic.com/ Feenie's fanfic was generated ...
XenoChat Episode XXXI: The Eternal Recurrence of Themes and References in Xeno - Part 2
December 09, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBHave you ever played a Xeno game, whether Xenogears, Xenosaga or Xenoblade and thought, "Hey, these themes and ideas seem familiar?" Wait, is this a reference? We're back with part two of our discussion on references and recurring themes! Join Justin, Tyler, Pure, Marie, Robin, Brielle and Nick as they finish their discussion. And someone may not make it through the episode! (Spoiler: it's Nick) This episode was recorded on November 7th, 2020. Spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga and the Xenobl...
XenoChat Episode XXX: The Eternal Recurrence of Themes and References in Xeno - Part 1
November 26, 2020 06:12 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBHave you ever played a Xeno game, whether Xenogears, Xenosaga or Xenoblade and thought, "Hey, these themes and ideas seem familiar?" XenoChat is here to discuss these and more in today's episode! Join Justin, Tyler, Marie, Robin, Nick, Brielle and Pure for an episode so large we had to split it in two! I hope you made room after Thanksgiving dinner for a desert of XenoChat! This episode was recorded on November 7th, 2020. Spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga and the Xenoblade series abound. Lis...
XenoChat Episode XXIX: Project Noah or How to Train a Xeno Fan
October 31, 2020 22:26 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBXenoChat is back with an experiment! Join Justin, Tyler, Robin and Nick as they quiz Cilantro, a friend who has barely touched the Xeno series! Listen as the cast prepares them to watch Xenosaga: The Animation and a playthrough of Xenogears! This episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade series. Listen after the credits for some bloopers! Xenogears: A Rope of Robots - http://whatdoesgodneedwithastarship.com The Dark Id let's play: https://lparchive.org/Xenogears...
XenoChat Episode XXVIII: Personal Stories in the Xeno Experience
October 03, 2020 08:11 - 2 hours - 160 MBXenoChat is back with a super-sized episode! Join Justin, Tyler, Marie, Pure and new guest Brielle as they reminisce about the good times (and many bad) throughout their Xeno experience! This episode was recorded on July 3rd, 2020. As such, the news may be a tad out of date. Stay tuned after the ending song for some bloopers! Or not, it's a really long episode. You can find Brielle's art on Twitter: @miltdraws The Xenogears Comic Anthology Scanlation: https://thesoleilship.wordpress.com/2...
XenoChat Episode XXVII: Xenoblade Future Connnected and Reflections
August 29, 2020 09:56 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBAs season two of XenoChat draws to an end, the team tackles the latest entry in the Xenoblade series: Future Connected. Join Justin, Tyler and Robin as they dissect the brand new epilogue in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition! Warning: this review contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles and Future Connected. Listener discretion advised. This episode also marks the two year anniversary of the podcast! Thank you very much for continuing to listen to XenoChat! Our last remarks left u...
XenoChat Episode XXVI: Queer Theory
July 31, 2020 14:44 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBXenoChat 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 ou...
XenoChat Episode XXV: KOS-MOS
July 13, 2020 17:43 - 2 hours - 141 MBXenoChat is back with a discussion on Xenosaga's lasting legacy, KOS-MOS! Join Justin, Tyler, David, Marie and new guest Chris as they discuss everything from her time in the Xenosaga series to her various cameos over the years. This episode was recorded in April. Since then, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition was released and the KOS-MOS re figured was delayed to July. The news segment is outdated. This episode contains spoilers for the Xenosaga series. Opening: Emotions by Yasunor...
XenoChat Episode XXIV: Why We Love Xenoblade Chronicles
June 01, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 204 MBEnjoying Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition? Before the enhanced version released, Justin, Tyler, Marie, Owen and Blue sat down to discuss what makes the original game so special! This episode was recorded before Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition came out. Though we discussed heavy spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles, listeners do not have to worry about spoilers for the new epilogue, Future Connected. Blue's Archive: https://archiveofourown.org/users/017Bluefield Tyler's Xenos...
XenoChat Episode XXIII: Friend or Foe? The Tale of Citan Uzuki
May 07, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBIs he a friend or foe? XenoChat is back with a new exciting episode that focuses on Xenogears' renowned doctor, Citan Uzuki! Join Justin, Tyler, Kat, and special guests Chris and Eric from Retrograde Amnesia! The episode was recorded directly after the release date announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Warning: the episode contains spoilers for Xenogears. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Valley Where the Wind is Born by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenog...
XenoChat Episode XXII: An Interview with Purpleschala and AnimeVivi
April 13, 2020 18:59 - 2 hours - 175 MBThe latest XenoChat brings us an interview with the musically talented Ruby and Joe, otherwise known as Purpleschala and AnimeVivi respectively! Join Justin, Tyler, Mary and Tara as they sit down with the two musicians and learn about their experience performing music from Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade! This episode was recorded on March 22nd, 2020. Some of the news may be out of date. The following timestamps are pieces performed by AnimeVivi and Purpleschala: 44:19 Pain 53:49 Hepa...
XenoChat Episode XXI: Katsucon Wrap-Up Party
March 27, 2020 23:11 - 2 hours - 166 MBThought you heard the last of our drunken shenanigans at Katsucon 2020? Think again! Join Tyler, Justin, Kat, Erin, Nick, Mary, David, Robin, and our newest guest Tara as they regail the events of the convention. This episode was recorded a week after Katsucon, back in February. The news is a tad outdated and does not cover the latest information on Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: My Village is Number One by Yasunori Mitsu...
XenoChat Episode XX: A Myriad of Mini-Games
March 03, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBXenoChat is ready to have fun off of the beaten path! Each Xeno series has its fair share of mini-games, and we are here to break each one down and think up missed opportunities. In this episode, join Justin, Tyler, Mary, Nick, David and Robin's original introduction to the podcast as they discuss mini-games from Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade! This episode was originally released in 2019. Many things mentioned throughout are out of date; MagFest and Katsucon have passed. Check out Rob...
XenoChat Episode XIX: I am a Boozer! Banzai! Banzai!
February 24, 2020 06:27 - 54 minutes - 73.9 MBThe cast of XenoChat are back with a special episode from Katsucon 2020! Join Tyler, Justin, David, Kat, Nick, Mary, Erin, Jerami, Robin, and new guests Tara, Jessi and her husband John as we watch the first two episodes of Xenosaga: The Animation! **WARNING: XenoChat has not been rated by the ESRB. A large amount of alcohol was consumed. The commentary in this episode does not represent XenoChat. Listener discretion is advised.** Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Middle:...
XenoChat Episode XVIII: The Mystique of Elma
January 27, 2020 20:22 - 1 hour - 126 MB2020 is the year of Elma! Justin, Tyler, Kat, David, and Nick are here to discuss the mysterious BLADE member and her impact on the Xenoblade Chronicles series. This episode was recorded in October 2019. Warning: the episode contains massive spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles X. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Wir fliegen by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X) There's still time to join us for the Katsucon 2020 Xeno Meetup: https://facebook.com/events/s/k...
XenoChat Episode XVII: You're Smooth and You Know It - Love Part 4
January 10, 2020 07:16 - 1 hour - 101 MBLove has reached its finale! Join Justin, Tyler, Mary, Kat, and Nick one last time as they discuss love in Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country! This episode contains massive spoilers for Torna and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in general. It was recorded in September of 2019. Here is the trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition: https://youtu.be/nLEkwIvfOO4 Opening theme: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending theme: A Moment of Eternity by Yasunori Mitsuda (X...
XenoChat Holiday Special 2019: The Waifu/Husbando Wars
December 25, 2019 12:03 - 1 hour - 101 MBXenoChat has a special Christmas present for everyone: a new episode! Join the cast as they determine the ultimate waifu/husbando in a fearsome battle of carnage and betrayal! Along with hosts Tyler and Justin, many previous guests of XenoChat return: David, Nick, Mary, Kat, Erin, and Robin (a guest from the yet released Mini-Game episode). Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade series. The episode was recorded on Sunday, December 22nd. In order ...
XenoChat Episode XVI: I Love You and All of You Guys, Love Part 3
November 29, 2019 20:43 - 2 hours - 167 MBAfter a brief hiatus, XenoChat is back! Today's episode continues with our discussion on love in the series with Xenoblade Chronicles 2! Be warned: spoilers are heavy, but we tried to keep Torna - The Golden Country spoilers as light as possible. Justin and Tyler host with returning guests Kat, Mary, and Nick! Corrections: the KOS-MOS re Xenoblade Chronicles 2 figure releases in May 2020! Pre-orders are available now: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-052207 And, of course, t...
XenoChat Episode XV: The Legacy of Shulk
September 30, 2019 22:13 - 2 hours - 152 MBJust in time for Monolith Soft's 20th anniversary and the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, XenoChat is back! In this episode, Justin (@JusGuillou), Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos), Owen (@LEGOdawg2001), and newcomer Blue (@017_Bluefield) discuss the legacy of Shulk! Whether you know him as the main protagonist of Xenoblade Chronicles or as the blonde guy who is "really feeling it", we have a lot to say about the Monado Boy and his legacy! The episode was recorded before the ann...
XenoChat Anniversary Bonus: Reflections
August 29, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 40.1 MBA year has passed since Tyler and Justin recorded the first episode of XenoChat! With 14 episodes under their belts and more planned for the future, listen to the two reflect on the past year. Though there were both highs and lows, XenoChat still proved to be an enjoyable time for the Xeno community to come together, whether you prefer Xenogears, Xenosaga, or Xenoblade. Thanks for listening! And thanks to the team at Monolith Soft for creating such thought provoking games! Opening: Emotions...
XenoChat Episode XIV: By Your Side - Love Part 2
August 26, 2019 22:14 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBLove is back! Join Justin (@JusGuillou), Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos), Kat (@katimus_prime), Mary (@HKCosplayart), and newly added guest Nick (@NickelBurg) as they discuss love in Xenoblade Chronicles X! This marks part 2 in a 4 part series! Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: By Your Side by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X) Additional audio taken from Xenoblade Chronicles X. XenoChat is a fan podcast and is not connected to Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Nintendo, or...
XenoChat Episode XIII: For the Love of Xeno - Part 1
July 29, 2019 19:32 - 2 hours - 137 MBXenoChat is back with an all new episode! Join Justin (@JusGuillou), Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos), Kat (@katimus_prime) and Mary (@HKCosplayart) as they explore love in Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the first Xenoblade Chronicles! This is a multipart series with two more episodes planned to cover Xenoblade X and Xenoblade 2! Spoiler warning for Xenogears, Xenosaga, the first Xenoblade Chronicles, and brief end game spoilers of Xenoblade 2. This episode was recorded before E3 2019. Mary totally called t...
XenoChat Episode XII: Do Not Adjust URTV
June 10, 2019 04:25 - 1 hour - 108 MBRight after the URTV weekend, we are live with the latest episode of XenoChat! Join Justin (@JusGuillou), Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos), Mary (@HKCosplayart) and David (@trombone_san) as they discuss the synthetic child soldiers who are so dear to our hearts! This episode contains major Xenosaga spoilers. Furthermore, the episode was originally recorded on April 21st, so any news discussed may be out of date. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Jr. by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga ...
XenoChat Episode XI: The Secret Life of Ziggy
May 05, 2019 21:05 - 2 hours - 147 MBXenoChat is back with another character-focused episode! Join Justin (@JusGuillou), Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos), Mary (@HKCosplayart), Kat (@katimus_prime) and our newest guest, Erin (@stitchedmoon), as they discuss Xenosaga's Ziggy! He is a tragic character who sadly doesn't get the attention he deserves. If you want to see more of Erin's work, check out their various pages: Erin's Xeno works: https://drawingwithjerin.com/xs Erin and Jerami's video art project: https://drawingwithjerin.com/...
XenoChat Episode X: Myths and Misconceptions
April 03, 2019 17:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBXenogears is a ripoff of Evangelion! Final Fantasy VIII stole the budget from Xenogears! These are only two of many popular myths within the Xeno metaseries. Join Justin (@JusGuillou), Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos), Kat (@katimus_prime), and Pure (@BurningAegis) as they discuss what is true and what is false! The episode was originally recorded on February 11th, so the news is a bit outdated. I apologize for the delay! Pure did eventually start playing Xenoblade 2 - Torna: The Golden Country. Openi...
XenoChat Episode IX: The Tragedy Surrounding Melia Antiqua
February 22, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBWelcome to the ninth episode of XenoChat! Join Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos) and Justin (@JusGuillou) for another character focused episode with guests Kat (@katimus_prime) and Morgan (@guywazeldatatt)! This time, we discuss the most tragic character of the original Xenoblade Chronicles, Melia Antiqua. **Disclaimer** We had technical difficulties with the audio on this episode. Some of it had to be cut or was lost. We apologize for the inconvenience. Also, be wary of Xenoblade Chronicles 1 spoilers!...
XenoChat Episode VIII: Production with Pure - Part 2
February 13, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBLong ago, as the tale goes, the first ever guest on XenoChat was a man named Pure (@BurningAegis). He shared his vast knowledge of the Xeno series. It is said the episode was so long that it had to be cut into two parts. The first part was released, but the second part vanished with the sands of time...until now! Welcome back to the conversation Pure discussed with hosts Justin (@JusGuillou) and Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos) five months ago! For additional content, be sure to check out the Youtube...
XenoChat Episode VII: The Music of Xeno
January 31, 2019 17:00 - 2 hours - 181 MBXenoChat is back with a Titan-sized episode! Join @KOSMOSchaos, @JusGuillou, @trombone_san, and @HKCosplayart as they discuss various tracks from Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade series! Xenosaga: A Missing Year playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL00B1302BE0A6160C This episode was originally recorded on December 23, 2018. Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending: Ai sung by Mariko Suzuki (Xenosaga Freaks) Music Credits: 0:43:51 Battle (XS I, Ya...
XenoChat Episode VI: Xeno and Religion Part 2
December 24, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBJust in time for the holidays, XenoChat is back with the second part of the religion discussion! Rejoin Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos) and Justin (@JusGuillou) along with their guests David (@trombone_san) and Owen (@LEGOdawg2001) as they continue discussing Xenosaga's relation to religion. This episode was originally recorded on Sunday, November 4th. Also, this episode contains spoilers for Xenosaga and the Xenoblade series. Opening theme: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending theme...
XenoChat Episode V: Xeno and Religion Part 1
November 23, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWelcome to another exciting episode of XenoChat! Join hosts Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos) and Justin (@JusGuillou) along with their guests David (@trombone_san) and Owen (@LEGOdawg2001) as they discuss the importance of religion throughout the Xeno series! With David and Owen having religious backgrounds, the conversation was quite interesting! With so much needing said, the episode needed to be cut into two. Expect the second part at a later date! This episode was originally recorded on Sunday, Nove...
XenoChat Episode IV: Honoring 20 Years of Xenogears
November 02, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBTwenty Years ago, Square gifted the world with the game that started it all: Xenogears! Join Justin (@JusGuillou), Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos), and Kat (@katimus_prime) as they discuss the PlayStation 1 classic! Here is the translation of the recruitment letter from Tetsuya Takahashi, courtesy of Lugalbanda: https://xenomira.wordpress.com/2018/10/04/emergency-special-new-rpg-project-division-1-takahashi-production-development-staff-recruitment/ This episode was recorded on Sunday, October 14th. Si...
XenoChat Episode III: In Defense of Shion Uzuki
October 19, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBWe are here today to defend an often misunderstood character within the Xeno franchise: Shion Uzuki of Xenosaga. Join Justin (@JusGuillou), Tyler (@KOSMOSchaos), and two special guests, Kristi (@qb_indeed) and David (trombone_san), as they discuss the highs and lows of Shion Uzuki. This episode was recorded on September 30th. Any news and information discussed might be outdated. The second part of Production with Pure will be released at a later date. WARNING: This episode contains massive ...
XenoChat Episode II: Production with Pure - Part 1
September 23, 2018 09:59 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBWelcome to another exciting episode of XenoChat! In this episode, Justin (@JusGuillou) and I (@KOSMOSchaos) sit down to chat with our special guest, Pure (@BurningAegis). Listen to our discussion as we chat about the latest Xeno-related news and Pure's insightful look into the franchise! Thanks to Pure for his awesome job editing this episode! Pure also put together a video version of the episode, which includes a few scenes with video and images to help flesh out our discussion: https://yo...
XenoChat Episode I: Introduction
August 29, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBYe Shall be as Gods! What you are about to listen to is the first episode of the Xeno-themed podcast, XenoChat! Join hosts Justin (@JusGuillo) and Tyler(@KOSMOSchaos) as they discuss the series and how much it means to them. The episode was recorded two months ago, so of course we missed out on the chance to talk about Elma in Xenoblade 2 and other new Xeno news, but there's always next time! Opening theme: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears) Ending theme: Counterattack by Kenji Hiam...