• Phoenix Downbeat #20: One-Winged Angel
    Jun 29 2026

    We dive into maybe the most famous piece of Final Fantasy music ever, One-Winged Angel of FFVII. How far has its cultural impact grown? What genre is it truly in? How is it not a total mess given its structure and composition style? And how come its so... AWESOME?

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Phoenix Downbeat #19: Grab Bag Q&A
    Jun 26 2026

    We answer your questions about Final Fantasy music! We compare, contrast, and take some requests! Listening to music from FFV, FFVI, FFVII, FFVIII, and FFIX! Plus, some from Mario 64 & Marvel vs. Capcom.

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Nerdy Tourney Animation: ATLA vs. FMA
    Jun 25 2026

    Avatar: The Last Airbender faced off against Fullmetal Alchemist in a finale that truly surprised us. The conversation around the animation bracket was phenomenal and provided several excellent recommendations!

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    11 mins
  • Phoenix Downbeat #18: Chrono Trigger Music
    Jun 21 2026

    Ryan guides us through analysis of one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all time, Chrono Trigger by Yasunori Mitsuda. We listen deeply to the Main Theme, Corridors of Time, & To Far Away Times! Plus, this time each of us brings two (for a total of six!) mystery pieces of music to discuss.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Nerdy Tourney, Animation: Mario, Pokemon, TMNT emerge
    Jun 17 2026

    We are getting down to it as Mario and Sonic are on a collision course, Pokemon is set to take on Fullmetal Alchemist, Avatar: The Last Airbender will face Cowboy Bebop and TMNT vs. Adventure Time.

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    20 mins
  • Phoenix Downbeat #17: Ascension (FFXVI)
    Jun 14 2026

    We listen in to a modern Final Fantasy masterpiece, Ascension from FFXVI composed by Masayoshi Soken. Let us hear the tale of his majesty, Prince of the Holy Empire of Sanbreque, and the King of Dragons himself, Dion Lesage, Dominant of Bahamut.

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    56 mins
  • Nerdy Tourney Animation Round 1
    Jun 12 2026

    We dive into Mario, Pokémon, He-Man/She-Ra, Gundam, Evangelion, Power Rangers, and the enduring popularity of Fullmetal Alchemist and the Animaniacs.

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    39 mins
  • Final Fantasy I-IX: An LGBTQ+ History
    Jun 5 2026

    The LGBTQ+ representation in the first 9 Final Fantasy games might be a bit subtler but it is nonetheless important. We take a look at some of the earliest characters to diversify the Final Fantasy cast and challenge some social norms, especially back in the 90s.

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    15 mins