Best Final Fantasy Podcasts (2025)

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Aetheryte Radio 309: Patch 7.2 Review 3:09:55

1d ago3:09:55

3:09:55

Are you excited about the new patch? We are! Tune in for our spoiler filled (you’ve been warned!) review of Patch 7.2! You can find our written review here! Check out our Patreon here, with our feature content: Dungeon Disaster! — Watch live on Saturdays!By Michelle "Xenedra" Folts

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Grandia II Part 4: Droppin' Hot Yomis 2:26:41

2d ago2:26:41

2:26:41

Grandia II Part 4: Droppin' Hot Yomis Square Roots - Episode 460 Level Up Starts at 01:51:00 It's Straight Night this week on Square Roots! That's right, the gay is gone, so it's just Matthew, Jim, and Vanessa. Finally they can get to the straight truth: they love being in traffic. Also they played some more Grandia II, this time in a beefy chunker…

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Grandia II Part 3: Bursting Through the Doors of the St Heim Inn 2:36:08

9d ago2:36:08

2:36:08

Grandia II Part 3: Bursting Through the Doors of the St Heim Inn Square Roots - Episode 459 Level Up Starts at 02:08:00 This time on Square Roots Jim's off on an adventure, so it's just Vanessa, Johnny and Matthew trying to sort out what they got wrong about Switch II news this week. But things get weird in this chunk of Game Arts's Grandia II, whe…

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FFXIV 7.2 Arcadion Review | Episode 447 1:21:51

11d ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Following the 7.2 Main Scenario review from last week, we dive into The Arcadion. We discuss the story, the fights, and the rewards. We also discuss the upcoming Hatching-tide event, some new merchandise from Square Enix, and in today's MogMail segment: Do we want more fun achievements in FFXIV? MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: …

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FFXIV 7.2 Job Changes & Main Scenario Review | Episode 446 1:44:30

12d ago1:44:30

1:44:30

The new Main Scenario quests introduced with Patch 7.2 has introduced a lot of new twists, and a new villain! The Speakers sit down to discuss and review the new MSQ, as well as the new dungeon and trial! We also discuss and read the massive job changes introduced with FFXIV Patch 7.2! And of course: MogMail! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmai…

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Aetheryte Radio 308: Patch 7.2 Hands-on 2:14:47

15d ago2:14:47

2:14:47

Tune in as we talk about our initial impressions of Patch 7.2 Seekers of Eternity! …As well as a smaaaall tangent about patch notes. How do you feel about patch notes!?By Michelle "Xenedra" Folts

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Grandia II Part 2: The Gen-X Cheech and Chong 2:36:18

16d ago2:36:18

2:36:18

Grandia II Part 2: The Gen-X Cheech and Chong Square Roots - Episode 458 Level Up Starts at 01:55:00 Johnny asks a question that may make you spit out your drink, be warned. Do not drink any liquids while listening to this episode. But anyway! Grandia II! Game Arts's zany adventure gets into gear: you've got the evil brother, a dark secret buried u…

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Grandia II Part 1: Max Load 2:29:45

24d ago2:29:45

2:29:45

Grandia II Part 1: Max Load Square Roots - Episode 457 Level Up Starts at 01:58:30 Are you ready to dive back into the exciting world of Game Arts's Grandia on this exciting new chapter of Square Roots? We ask all the important questions, like what is a geohound? A guy looking for rocks? A risk breaker? A dog looking for rocks? We can't be sure, bu…

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FFXIV Patch 7.2 Patch Notes | Episode 445 2:00:16

28d ago2:00:16

2:00:16

FFXIV Patch 7.2 is about to drop, and there's a huge amount of news and information to go through to get us all ready for patch day! The 7.2 website was updated with new information and screenshots, and of course - we have the beefy patch notes! Buckle up! Content is coming! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.c…

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All The New FFXIV 7.2 Info | Live Letter LXXXVI Special | Episode 444 2:29:55

29d ago2:29:55

2:29:55

Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 7.2 is so close now, and Live Letter LXXXVI has concluded, giving us a lot of new and exciting information about what to expect in Patch 7.2. We dive into all the details, including the new trailer! Among the topics are the MSQ (of course), Cosmic Exploration, Frontline (Secure) (welcome back bby), Occult Crescent and more…

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Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Part 5: Stevie Nicks, You're Going To Jail 2:21:47

1M ago2:21:47

2:21:47

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Part 5: Stevie Knicks, You're Going To Jail Square Roots - Episode 456 Level Up Starts at 01:57:45 We speed towards the finale of Sonical Chronicles by BioWare, fast like a hedgehog through a loop-de-loop. Does Sonic nail the landing? Or is he all out of rings? Vanessa, Johnny and Matthew debate the pros and c…

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FFXIV Patch 7.2 Website & Yoshi-P News | Episode 443 1:29:03

1M ago1:29:03

1:29:03

Little Ladies' Day 2025 is upon us, and the Speakers dive into their review of the seasonal event. Was it good this year? Soken sat down for an in-house interview with Square Enix about the upcoming Primals concert in Yokohama Arena, and we read through it and discuss. Yoshi-P's name has been removed from the Square Enix's Board of Directors. Most …

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Next Live Letter & Why FFXI Alliance Raid | Episode 442 1:28:16

1M ago1:28:16

1:28:16

The next Live Letter has been announced, and it's time to prepare for a new wave of information about Patch 7.2! We also discuss the upcoming Little Ladies' Day, The Primals Merch, and we read an interview with the FFXIV Devs about why they chose FFXI for the Alliance Raid this expansion. And of course we read your MogMail - topics include Disciple…

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Amdapor Lore in Occult Crescent? | Episode 441 1:32:24

1M ago1:32:24

1:32:24

With 7.2 in the faint horizon, we pull out the tinfoil hats to spin some theories based on the screenshots we have from the upcoming field operation content "Occult Crescent". Are we finally getting more in-game lore about Amdapor? Nym? Mhach? And why? Why are they in Shade's Triangle? We also discuss the upcoming 'Little Ladies' Day' and the Moogl…

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Is WoW's Proposed Housing System Better Than FFXIV's? | Episode 440 1:41:16

1M ago1:41:16

1:41:16

Surprising news is coming in from World of Warcraft - FFXIV's biggest rival: They're getting a housing system. And even more surprisingly: They're going for an improved version of FFXIV's system! What does this mean for the future of FFXIV's housing system, which is barely holding together as it is? We also review Valentione's Day and read your Mog…

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Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Part 4: Bon Vi Von 2:36:14

1M ago2:36:14

2:36:14

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Part 4: Bon Vi Von Square Roots - Episode 455 Level Up Starts at 01:38:00 Finally the whole squad is back for an episode where we are definitely very good at staying on topic as we get to the strange sci-fi worlds of Chapter 7 and 8 of Sonical Chronicles! There's rock men, goo men, and even robomen! But not Eg…

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Aetheryte Radio 307: Letter from the Producer LIVE LXXXVI 2:18:52

1M ago2:18:52

2:18:52

Tune in to get caught up with all the new information announced during the most recent Live Letter! Check out our Live Letter summary.By Michelle "Xenedra" Folts

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Live Letter LXXXV Special | Episode 439 1:53:08

1M ago1:53:08

1:53:08

A much needed Live Letter (Letter From The Producer Live LXXXV) aired last week, and we are eager to dive into all the new exciting stuff that was revealed! Among the topics: The new dungeon, the new trial, Occult Crescent, and Cosmic Exploration to name a few. Strap in, there's a lot to discuss and lots to get excited about! MogMail: https://speak…

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FFXIV's Side Content (Bring Back Leves) | Episode 438 1:47:21

1M ago1:47:21

1:47:21

Final Fantasy XIV and BlackMilk has announced a clothing collaboration, so we take a look at some of the offerings. The Golden Opportunity Sweepstakes rewards are out, and the range of gag prices are wider than we thought! And in The Great Discussion we ask: What is the state of side content in FFXIV? And of course: MogMail! MogMail: https://speake…

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Yoshi-P Addresses the Stalking Tool Controversy | Episode 437 1:39:09

1M ago1:39:09

1:39:09

Yoshi-P speaks up after the stalking tool controversy hit the mainstream, and it seems Square Enix is taking a strong stance against third party tools. Some claim this is too little too late, but is that true? We also have the date and time for the next Letter from the Producer Live - what can we expect to see there? We discuss Patch 7.16, and the …

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FFXIV Isn't Grindy Enough? | Episode 436 2:17:01

1M ago2:17:01

2:17:01

Another week in XIV has passed, and there's been an update to the stalking tool case, and updates incoming for Chaotic raids. We also discuss the upcoming 'A Walk With Yoshi-P' stream, and read some of your MogMail! And an article by TheGamer titled 'Final Fantasy XIV Isn't Grindy Enough' sparks debate in the community. Welcome! TheGamer article: h…

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Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Part 3: The Return of Boys Night 1:45:03

1M ago1:45:03

1:45:03

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Part 3: The Return of Boys Night Square Roots - Episode 454 Level Up Starts at 01:15:30 With Vanessa out at a show or something, it's another BOYS NIGHT! So gather round, crack open a beer, and name your favourite monster trucks with us as we play through two more chapters of Sonical Chronicles! There's meatba…

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Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Part 2: A Chat About Eggs, Man 2:13:06

2M ago2:13:06

2:13:06

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Part 2: A Chat About Eggs, Man Square Roots - Episode 453 Level Up Starts at 01:39:00 Jim's out on a date, so we're gonna be a little insane on this episode Square Roots. Vanessa's on probation, Johnny's gone waffles crazy, and Matt does nothing but read books now. But we're playing what Vanessa calls a Gatewa…

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Aetheryte Radio 306: Insert Catchy Episode Name Here! 1:40:08

2M ago1:40:08

1:40:08

Join us as we talk about the latest news for FFXIV!By Michelle "Xenedra" Folts

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Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Part 1: Charmy the Bee is Still an Ongoing Concern. 2:41:44

2M ago2:41:44

2:41:44

Square Roots - Episode 452 Level Up Starts at 02:09:00 SEGA and BioWare form the ultimate dream team for our new season of Square Roots! That's right, we're tackling the Sonic RPG Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood and finally we get stylus based controls and dialogue trees in our sonic games! Plus this game has all sorts of deep cuts: there's …

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Thief: The Dark Project Part 5 - The Ratman Mystery 1:59:52

2M ago1:59:52

1:59:52

Square Roots - Episode 451 Level Up Starts at 01:27:30 We finally meet Matt's favourite friends, Thief: The Dark Project's Rat Men. Or... are they dinosaurs? This might seem like an easy question, but the more images we get of the supposed rat men, the more questions we have. Like: why do they have a forked tail? Are they monkeys? Why do they sound…

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Thief: The Dark Project Part 4 - A Very Whispery Mission 1:33:24

2M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Thief: The Dark Project Part 4 - A Very Whispery Mission Square Roots - Episode 450 Level Up Starts at 01:20:30 This time even the DLC level is pretty great in this penultimate chunker of Thief! It's an eye-poppingly good time as we infiltrate the Hammerites, do chores for a ghost, and go for a surprise night at the opera. Also: - The Gene Shallot …

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Aetheryte Radio 305: Letter from the Producer LIVE LXXXV 1:35:46

2M ago1:35:46

1:35:46

Join us as we talk about the first wave of Live Letter information to release for Patch 7.2 Seekers of Eternity!By Michelle "Xenedra" Folts

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Thief: The Dark Project Part 3 - This City Ain't Lost Any More, Is It 1:36:02

3M ago1:36:02

1:36:02

Square Roots - Episode 449 Level Up Starts at 01:19:45 This time in the sneaky Looking Glass classic game Thief, Johnny, Jim and Matthew tackle some levels! Can you guess which ones are DLC and which were in the original release? Probably? There's a chunk of the city that was lost to a cataclysm, some colour coded mages towers, and a chunk of the c…

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Aetheryte Radio 304: Let’s Catch Up 2:33:25

3M ago2:33:25

2:33:25

Join us for the first episode of the year as we're joined by Dr. Griswald and Liana for another walk down Mod Controversy Lane.By Michelle "Xenedra" Folts

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Thief: The Dark Project Part 2 - A Little Moss Volcano 1:45:00

3M ago1:45:00

1:45:00

Square Roots - Episode 448 Level Up Starts at 01:24:20 We're all thieves, and sometimes thieves take their time and don't play to where they say they're going to. So we blasted through missions 4 through 6, which takes us through a fancy mansion, two fancy mansions connected by a sewer, and then a fancy but spooky mansion! Fortunately we make a new…

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Thief: The Dark Project Part 1 - Jim's Hole Sale Prices 2:13:43

3M ago2:13:43

2:13:43

Square Roots - Episode 447 Level Up Starts at 01:44:15 Now that Sea of Stars is over we can promise one thing: no more Garl puns. Now we're on to Thief: The Dark Project by Looking Glass Studios. Enjoy the intense 90s cutscenes! Revell in the developers voicing many side characters! Quiet down your steps with moss arrows! Explode some zombies with …

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Stalking Tool and Harassment Policy Update | SoH | #435 1:21:35

3M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

A rather grim tool has surfaced in the XIV community - a tool enabling intense stalking. We share our opinions on the matter and discuss what SE can do to prevent tools like these from being made. We also read another interview with Mr. Ozma, even more talk about the upcoming second Pulse album, and a big update to Square Enix's Group Customer Hara…

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Sea of Stars - Part 6: James Acaster Plays Leisure Suit Larry 2:22:11

3M ago2:22:11

2:22:11

Square Roots - Episode 446 Level Up Starts at 02:03:30! It's a wrap on Sea of Stars this chunker, and someone didn't finish! And it's not who you think! We go through the two endings, talk to some fish, meet a tiger man, and go through a gross castle full of goop and body parts. YEAH! Also: - Garl Interrupted - Garl's Just Want To Have Fun - Who's …

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FFXIV Dawntrail Player Numbers Dropping | Episode 434 1:29:47

3M ago1:29:47

1:29:47

It's 2025 and the Speakers are back again to update you on all the latest news from the FFXIV community. We discuss the recent Lucky Bancho numbers, showing a worrying trend and indicating that FFXIV is experiencing negative growth in its player numbers. What gives? And how can it be remedied? We also discuss and review Heavensturn for 2025, and an…

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FFXIV Mobile Looks Good Actually?! | Episode 433 1:55:28

3M ago1:55:28

1:55:28

More videos and screenshots from Final Fantasy XIV mobile has been released and it's looking pretty good. We share our thoughts and discuss how FFXIV Mobile may affect the main game in the future. We also review the Tales from under the Moonlight stories, read MogMail, and we review the Starlight 2024 event. Speakers of Hydaelyn will take a break o…

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Yoshi-P Q&A, Starlight 2024, & 7.15 Updates | Episode 432 1:16:34

4M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Patch 7.15 has been released for FFXIV and we take a look at some of the stuff teased on the 7.1 website. We also discuss the upcoming Starlight Celebration event, and the quest rewards this year look pretty good. Yoshi-P has been interviewed by the Australian broadcaster ABC, and in a Q&A in Saudi Arabia Yoshi-P talked some more about the controve…

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Endwalker Sweepstakes and 10 Years of Speakers | Episode 431 1:13:38

4M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

It has been 10 years since the first episode of Speakers of Hydaelyn aired on Twitch for the first time (to 0 viewers). Today we look ahead towards 2025 and beyond. The classic series are getting new episodes, some are being reworked, and a brand new series is planned for next year. We also discuss the Endwalker Collector's Edition sweepstakes, the…

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Another Ultimate Cheating Scandal in FFXIV | Episode 430 1:31:56

4M ago1:31:56

1:31:56

Another Ultimate has been cleared in FFXIV, but it also become the second cheating scandal in the Ultimate World First Race. What does this mean for the future of Ultimates? What does this mean for the future of world races in general? We also discuss Patch 7.11's job changes, as well as the upcoming 10th anniversary of Speakers Network. And of cou…

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FFXIV Mobile, 7.1 Alliance Raid & Pelupelu (SPOILERS) | Episode 429 1:52:51

4M ago1:52:51

1:52:51

Our second and final spoilercast episode for 7.1 is here! This time we discuss the FFXI Alliance Raid, The Pelupelu Allied Society quests, Hall of the Novice, and the epic conclusion to the Pandæmonium questline. Spoilers galore, obviously. We also discuss the recently announced FFXIV Mobile. MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ **************…

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Sea of Stars Part 5: Are You Gonna Be My Garl? 2:23:09

4M ago2:23:09

2:23:09

We are sure that the technical issue that caused the original second half of this episode to be lost won’t be noticed and the transition to the new recording will be seamless. Garl finds himself being the true hero of this game as he now has a near-death vision explaining what he needs to do before he dies. Level Up: 01:48:15 Also: * Squish Squish …

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Sea of Stars - Part 4: A Sith Puzzle For Babies 2:07:46

4M ago2:07:46

2:07:46

Square Roots - Episode 444 Level Up Starts at 01:36:00! Finally, we return to the Sea of Stars and a lot of stuff happens in this chunker! There's gorilla kids! Elderly enslaved kids! You sail into a mouth! And you get a secret weapon that morphs solstice magic into a [REDACTED] attack! Also: - An Edgier Pac-Man - Don't You Dare Make Fun of Capital…

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Damn Chocobo Episode 136: Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 3:17:22

4M ago3:17:22

3:17:22

After 23 minutes of our usal nonsense Rachel & Jake get down to it on the 2nd episode of their run in Final Fantasy VII Remake! Cloud being too cool for school, Aerith being absolutely adorable, Reno being a little prick, Rude being a very supportive boyfriend, some good ol fashioned crossdressing shenanigans AND A WHOLE LOT OF SAD DRAMA await on t…

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Damn Chocobo Episode 135: Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 1 3:15:21

4M ago3:15:21

3:15:21

After 27 minutes of catching up and talking about Mario games and Star Trek - the crew FINALLY jumps into the long awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake! Rachel tries her best to not fangirl out too hard as Jake surprisingly seems to enjoy themselves as they commit crimes, escape the law, stick it to the man, hang out with hotties, and generally act rea…

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Square Roots Christmas Gift Guide 2024 1:11:45

4M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

We decided to drop a special Christmas themed bonus episode for you this week! It's the Square Roots Christmas Gift Guide 2024!!! Join us as we discuss what presents we got for all your favorite RPG characters. We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled Sea of Stars episode.By Square Roots Podcast

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Sea of Stars - Part 3: Bisects! 2:34:49

4M ago2:34:49

2:34:49

Square Roots - Episode 443 Level Up Starts at 02:00:30! It's a Marvel's Captain America: Civil War on this podcast, as Matthew's Dreamatorium Podcast Within A Podcast is squaring off against Johnny's Dreamcast, a podcast within a podcast. But also we played more Sea of Stars! And we got to the big End of Act 1 twist! Gasp! Things change! Allegience…

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Episode 207 – This is not Good-Bye 56:25

4M ago56:25

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This week, Klauss and Seyrr end 2024 with the sad news that the podcast will be going on hiatus. The pair discuss the past 9 years of the show, share some of our favorite memories and talk about what lead up to this decision. Thank you for your love and support!

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Aetheryte Radio 303: Futures Rewritten (Ultimate) with Lythi 2:34:13

4M ago2:34:13

2:34:13

We're hanging out with Lythi to talk about the recent race to world first in Final Fantasy XIV!By Michelle "Xenedra" Folts

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Aetheryte Radio 302: Patch 7.1 Review with Anwyll 3:10:46

5M ago3:10:46

3:10:46

It's patchin' time! -Oh, wait, no, we did that already. It's reviewin' time! We're sitting down with our review of Patch 7.1!By Michelle "Xenedra" Folts

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Sea of Stars - Part 2: A Neck Romancer 2:58:56

5M ago2:58:56

2:58:56

Square Roots - Episode 442 Level Up Starts at 02:23:18 The adventure truly begins as Johnny joins forces with Matt, Jim and Vanessa to tackle the pressing question about Sea of Stars: What the hell is this Wheels game anyway? Also we meet some fourth wall breaking pirates and fight two separate necromancers. Also: - Garl is the Jimminy Cricket - Jo…

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