Best Valkyrie Collections Podcasts (2025)

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S14E6 – Making Music in Our Heads w/ VHS Dreams

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Groot and Fawkes were joined by VHS Dreams — one of the OGs of the synthwave scene — for a trip through his retro-electronic world, from Trans Am and retro EDM roots to cover albums, aesthetics, and action-figure brainstorms. Along the way they spun fresh cuts and premieres from Evanton, Pfeffermouse & Edictum & Turbo […]…

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S14E5 – DreamReaper & Chill 2:15:33

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This week, Groot and Fawkes plug into the dark cybernetic world of DreamReaper — the Portland producer whose sound fuses heavy riffs, glitchy textures, and cinematic energy. They dive into his creative process, favorite tools of destruction, and how his music is shifting toward new frontiers, from collaborations to movie soundtracks. Along the way,…

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S14E4 – Pro Wrestling Energy w/ Immortal Girlfriend 1:52:57

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Groot and Fawkes were joined by Immortal Girlfriend — the Dark Knights of Synth — for a deep dive into their cinematic sound, brotherly chemistry, and their journey from Milwaukee to major syncs in Wednesday, Good Girls, and NBA 2K22. They shared creative inspirations, stories from the road, and even what fuels a 2AM tour […]…

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S14E3 – All Those Collabs w/ Pashang and Edictum 1:57:49

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This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes are joined by special guests Edictum (Austria) and Pashang (Korea) to talk about their global collaborations, upcoming releases, and the making of their concept album. Tune in for a boat load of exclusive premieres and fresh tracks from The Midnight, Droid Bishop, Futurecop!, and […]…

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S14E2 – Hitting the Invisible Cowbell w/ DRUMxWAVE 2:02:10

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Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Timecop1983 tour drummer and multi-talented artist Jay, aka DRUMxWAVE, to the show. They chat about his new project, DRUMxWAVE, and his experiences working with artists such as Timecop1983, The Bad Dreamers, Arena, Chroma Cloud, and Ollie Wride.By The State of Synth

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S14E1 – Monster Battles w/ Power Rob 2:11:15

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Fawkes and Groot power up the season premiere with Neotropolis veteran and vocal powerhouse Power Rob — talking Dark Star, touring, and the secrets to ultimate Dragon Ball Z victory.By The State of Synth

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S13E15 – The Valkyrie Collective (Season Finale) 3:13:10

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Dennis and Jules wrap up the season with an epic chat featuring OG Synthwave and French Touch legends Nightstop and Maethelvin—plus some killer tunes and a few herp-a-derps for good measure. Thanks for listening! See you in September!By The State of Synth

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 24: The Empyreum Of Arts with Duo Freccia 1:11:51

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Hello again dear friend! This month I am joined by Duo Freccia. Duo is the owner of The Empyreum Of Arts over on Dynamis server! The Empyreum is a beautiful performing arts center that hosts all kind of acts from plays, to bards, to comedians, to poets. In this episode Duo and I sit down to discuss what theater means to him and how it helps build a…

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S13E14 – Getting Mellow w/ Nightflyer 1:46:24

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Groot and Neon Fawkes chat with Toronto-based chillsynth producer Nightflyer. They dive into his music, his upcoming album, the Toronto music scene, and just how much melatonin we should really be taking. Hop aboard your favorite seagull and prepare for flight!By The State of Synth

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S13E13 – Kickin’ it w/ Indigo 1:51:39

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In this episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with New Zealand-based synthwave artist Indigo for a late-night/early-afternoon chat about her music, gaming, and what’s been going on in the land Down Under.By The State of Synth

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S13E12 – Starcadian Tribute 3:31:05

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In this episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes honor the late Starcadian with a mix of his music, personal stories, and fan tributes. Guests Rob O’Neill, James Secker, and Jared Butler join to share their memories and experiences.By The State of Synth

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 23: Happy Tunes with Zelika May 2:04:00

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Hello again dear friend! This month I am delighted to have the wonderful Zelika May, half of the talent behind the adorable lalafell musical troupe Happy Tunes dropping by the cafe! Come learn about the origins of the band, the history of musical performance in Final Fantasy XIV, and just meet a wonderful member of our community from the EU servers…

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S13E11 – The Synthwave Matryoshka w/ ODDitee 1:46:10

5M ago1:46:10

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This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Pacific Northwest-based artist ODDitee. We dive into his debut album Everlasting, favorite VSTs, cereal preferences, his signing with Rosso Corsa Records—and things get very meta. Plus, fresh tracks from Lukhash, L’Avenue, Midnight Fury, and more.…

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S13E10 – Happy Spiritual Songs w/ Mike Templar

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Swiss synthwave artist Mike Templar joins us to talk about his spiritual new album The Owl and The Moon, his love of sci-fi, and how storytelling drives his sound. Dennis learns more about his own Swiss roots—and how he may or may not be the main protagonist in Mike’s novel TROM.By The State of Synth

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S13E9 – Naming Palm Trees w/ Valley Lights 1:47:36

5M ago1:47:36

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In this sun-soaked episode of The State of Synth, we cruise down the neon-lit highway with Valley Lights, the LA-based retrowave artist behind Two Lane Highway. We chat about his journey into synthwave, the inspiration behind his debut album, and why he’ll never get tired of palm trees.By The State of Synth

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 22: Silver Valkyrie Events with Morgana Mitsuki 1:55:19

5M ago1:55:19

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Hello again dear friend! After Morgana and I both battling colds this wonderful chat is finally here for you to enjoy! This time I sit down with Morgana Mitsuki of Silver Valkyrie Events to speak about life on the EU servers, why roleplay is so important to her group, and what drives them to help others with planning and prepping for various events…

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S13E8 – Alex Lightspeed & the Most Excellent Episode 1:51:53

5M ago1:51:53

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In this radiant new episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with synth maestro Alex Lightspeed and The Most Excellent Band—featuring Siren Niphilim, The Neon Syndicate, and more—for a high-energy conversation that spans creative collaboration, retro inspirations, and the road to their upcoming album, “Lost Future” (dropping Ap…

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S13E7 – Songwriting in the Soup w/ Jessie Frye 1:55:49

6M ago1:55:49

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Dennis and Jules sit down for a poised yet playful chat with synthpop queen and NewRetroWave artist Jessie Frye. From songwriting secrets to the lush sonic landscapes of her new album Otherworld, this episode dives deep into the stories behind the songs. Plus—could a Jessie Frye darksynth project be on the horizon? Tune in to […]…

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S13E5 – Hustling for Neo-Creds w/ Night Rider 87 1:47:06

6M ago1:47:06

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Stephen and Stephanie from Night Rider 87 join Groot and Fawkes for a fun conversation about music, synth culture, and the best ways to rack up Neo-Creds at Neotropolis. From creative scavenging to hidden hangouts, they share tips, stories, and insights from their experiences at Neotropolis—plus drop some fresh music!…

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 21: The Aether Entertainer with Scarletta Vendetta 1:08:27

6M ago1:08:27

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Hello dear friend! After too long of a wait Coffee & Carbuncles is back with episode 1 of Season 3! Season 3 of the podcast can you believe it?! To Kick off the new season focusing on large community events and bringing the community together I have the wonderful Scarletta Vendetta with me to talk about The Aether Entertainer magazine. A fantastic …

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S13E3 – Fire & Neon w/ Neotropolis 2:07:14

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with Neotropolis showrunner Jared about what sets the event apart from Wasteland Weekend, what first-timers can expect, and the role of LARPing, factions, and attire. They discuss the biggest challenges of running Neotropolis and tease upcoming surprises.By The State of Synth

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S13E2 – Chippin’ It w/ Shirobon 1:45:59

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This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome UK producer and chipwave master Shirobon for a deep dive into chiptune, vocoding, and his creative process. He shares insights into his latest album, Breaker, talks about his favorite synths, and reveals what’s coming next!By The State of Synth

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S13E1 – Jetsetting w/ Glenn Main 2:20:07

8M ago2:20:07

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes spin fresh tracks, take requests, and share highlights from their winter break. Later in the show, they catch up with synth-whisperer Glenn Main. Grab your hot toddy—it’s time for a new season of TSOS!By The State of Synth

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Coffee & Carbuncles Season 3 Preview 7:43

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Hello everyone. I want to give you a preview of everything I have planned for the new year! 2025 will be a year of growth for Coffee & Carbuncles! Join me as I talk about the changes to the podcast proper in season 3 as well as the three new side projects I will be working on! My Linktree Account: Here (https://linktr.ee/nobutakafairclough) My wond…

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S12E14 – Space Milk w/ Sunesis 1:37:00

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Dennis G and Neon Fawkes cozy up with some space milk—er, Bantha milk—as they chat with spacewave producer Sunesis. They discuss her musical inspirations, her love for space stations, and where to find the best empanadas.By The State of Synth

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 20: Moogle Go Round Radio with Chille and Paul 1:50:04

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Hello my friend. Welcome to the final episode of Season 2 of Coffee & Carbuncles. Today I am joined by the very well known team of Chille and Paul AKA Moogle Go Round Radio to not only discuss the Starlight season but celebrate over 200 episodes of the Moogle Go Round Radio Podcast! Happy holidays to you and I hope you enjoy this episode. I look fo…

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S12E12 – Tattoos and Balloons w/ The Motion Epic 1:59:34

11M ago1:59:34

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes are back after a brief hiatus, and they’re making up for lost time with a jam-packed episode featuring synthwave sensations, The Motion Epic. Pat, Nick, and Aaron join the duo to discuss their latest album, High Rollers, and the inspiration behind its roller rink vibes. The guys share stories of tattoos, […]…

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 19: Starting RP in Final Fantasy XIV with Nobutaka Fairclough 1:01:44

11M ago1:01:44

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Hello dear friend. Due to the holiday season being so hectic I wasn't able to sit down with any planned guests for November. So instead I am uploading the audio from my panel at this year's Aethercon. Titled "You already roleplay. You just don't know it yet." this panel is about people's conceptions around roleplay, why they may be nervous to rolep…

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S12E11 – The Unofficial Official Halloween Episode w/ OSC 1:58:05

11M ago1:58:05

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Genre-blending producer Opus Science Collective joins the show to talk about his music, creative process, and inspirations. Meanwhile, Dennis and Jules unleash some spooky synth tracks to set the Halloween mood.By The State of Synth

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Page Break with Brian McClellan

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The State of Synth

The State of Synth

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Coffee & Carbuncles: A Final Fantasy XIV Podcast

Nobutaka Fairclough

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S14E6 – Making Music in Our Heads w/ VHS Dreams

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S14E5 – DreamReaper & Chill 2:15:33

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S14E4 – Pro Wrestling Energy w/ Immortal Girlfriend 1:52:57

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S14E3 – All Those Collabs w/ Pashang and Edictum 1:57:49

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S14E2 – Hitting the Invisible Cowbell w/ DRUMxWAVE 2:02:10

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S14E1 – Monster Battles w/ Power Rob 2:11:15

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S13E15 – The Valkyrie Collective (Season Finale) 3:13:10

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 24: The Empyreum Of Arts with Duo Freccia 1:11:51

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S13E14 – Getting Mellow w/ Nightflyer 1:46:24

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S13E13 – Kickin’ it w/ Indigo 1:51:39

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S13E12 – Starcadian Tribute 3:31:05

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 23: Happy Tunes with Zelika May 2:04:00

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S13E11 – The Synthwave Matryoshka w/ ODDitee 1:46:10

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S13E10 – Happy Spiritual Songs w/ Mike Templar

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S13E9 – Naming Palm Trees w/ Valley Lights 1:47:36

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 22: Silver Valkyrie Events with Morgana Mitsuki 1:55:19

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S13E8 – Alex Lightspeed & the Most Excellent Episode 1:51:53

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S13E7 – Songwriting in the Soup w/ Jessie Frye 1:55:49

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S13E5 – Hustling for Neo-Creds w/ Night Rider 87 1:47:06

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 21: The Aether Entertainer with Scarletta Vendetta 1:08:27

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S13E3 – Fire & Neon w/ Neotropolis 2:07:14

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S13E2 – Chippin’ It w/ Shirobon 1:45:59

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S13E1 – Jetsetting w/ Glenn Main 2:20:07

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Coffee & Carbuncles Season 3 Preview 7:43

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S12E14 – Space Milk w/ Sunesis 1:37:00

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 20: Moogle Go Round Radio with Chille and Paul 1:50:04

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S12E12 – Tattoos and Balloons w/ The Motion Epic 1:59:34

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 19: Starting RP in Final Fantasy XIV with Nobutaka Fairclough 1:01:44

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S12E11 – The Unofficial Official Halloween Episode w/ OSC 1:58:05