Best Wrpg Podcasts (2026)

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The State of Gaming Hardware 1:09:10

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4d ago1:09:10

1:09:10

New Gaming Hardware is on the horizon only a few months after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. David and Casey discuss the new Steam Machine, their favourite devices, and platforms that are now 6 years old.

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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Spoilercast 59:02

18d ago59:02

59:02

The pub partakes in a spoilercast of the Game of the Year in our hearts for 2025, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.

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The Year of Shin Megami Tensei 57:47

1M ago57:47

57:47

In this episode, David and Casey take a deep trek through the dark and demon-filled world of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise. From their favourite titles, to their most used demons, they explore what makes SMT such a fascinating series to explore. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer curious about the franchise, this episode takes a spoiler…

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Digimon or Pokémon? 1:27:09

2M ago1:27:09

1:27:09

Our latest episode is all about Digimon or Pokémon, as Paige joins us to discuss Digimon Story - Time Stranger and Pokémon Legends Z-A.

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A Discussion of Spooky RPGs 58:01

2M ago58:01

58:01

For some strange reason, David thought this was the year he could get over his Kinemortophobia, but alas that proved not to be the case. He and Casey discuss Resident Evil, Silent Hill F and The Nameless Game.

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Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter: Impressions 1:04:46

2M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Finally, after years of telling anyone would listen, the world is discovering just how wonderful Trails in the Sky truly is. The podcast shares their early impressions of the remake and their favourite parts so far.

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Nintendo DS or PlayStation Portable? 56:15

3M ago56:15

56:15

Handheld gaming may be booming today, but many fans consider the true golden age to be the Nintendo DS and PSP era from 2004 to 2014. In this episode, David and Casey revisit the most underrated Nintendo DS RPGs and overlooked PSP RPGs from the early 2000s, sharing hidden gems and revealing which classic handheld RPGs are still sitting on their bac…

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The Definitive Cyberpunk 2077 Retrospective 1:21:30

3M ago1:21:30

1:21:30

Join Casey, David, and Daniel for another RPG Club play through as they dive into one of the most spectacular games available on the Nintendo Switch 2 — Cyberpunk 2077. In this episode, we share our favorite moments, discuss standout gameplay experiences, and explore what makes this CD Projekt Red RPG such an unforgettable and must-play title. Whet…

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Fire Emblem Vs. Advance Wars 48:21

4M ago48:21

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This week on the podcast, David and Casey discuss two of the most important Nintendo RPG franchises in Fire Emblem and Advance Wars. Was Nintendo right in choosing to focus on Fire Emblem or are we due for a new Advance Wars? The Thirsty Mage subscribers get 1 week early access, this episode will go public on August 31, 2025.…

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Dead RPG Franchises 55:40

4M ago55:40

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For various reasons, many RPG franchises have gone dormant over the past decade. In this episode, we discuss the most popular franchises on life support, and which ones we think could potentially get a new release. Don’t have a Patreon account but want more access to more Thirsty Mage episodes? Subscribe to our Spotify Membership and get access to …

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Suikoden 2 & Tony Hawk 52:50

5M ago52:50

52:50

David and Casey chat about taking on another backlog game and enjoying a remaster of a childhood staple in Suikoden 2 and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 & 4.

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Suikoden and Fast Fusion 53:34

5M ago53:34

53:34

David and Casey talk about Suikoden and Fast Fusion, and what it’s like gaming on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Retroid Pocket 5.

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Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2 50:00

6M ago50:00

50:00

Join us this week as we dive headfirst into the neon-drenched streets of Night City on a handheld! CD Projekt Red's sprawling RPG epic, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, has finally made its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, and after exploring some of its gritty open world, we're ready to share our initial impressions. How does Night City hold up on N…

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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia - SpoilerCast 1:17:44

6M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

It’s another Thirsty Mage RPG Club game! On The Thirsty Mage Discord, we played Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, and in this episode we discuss why it might just be the best Fire Emblem Game of All Time.

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Fantasy Life: Shadow Dragon 53:05

7M ago53:05

53:05

The Thirsty Mage RPG Podcast reviews the old and the new: Fantasy Life i: The Girl That Steals Time & Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon.

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Mario Golf: Advance Tour 52:42

7M ago52:42

52:42

The Thirsty Mage celebrates the beginning of Spring by talking about the Game Boy Advance classic, Mario Golf: Advance Tour.

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GameCube on Nintendo Switch 2 55:11

8M ago55:11

55:11

The pub reviews the GameCube titles that have been announced for Switch 2, along with a deeper dive into Path of Radiance.

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Switch 2 Previews Continue 50:31

8M ago50:31

50:31

Our preview coverage continues, as Casey and David discuss games that they’d love to see on Switch 2 but haven’t been announced yet.

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Nothing Is Permanent Except Change 50:10

9M ago50:10

50:10

Is there any news besides the Nintendo Switch 2? Even our RPG podcast can’t escape of the discussion of the possibilities of Nintendo’s next console.

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Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade - Retrospective 1:21:16

9M ago1:21:16

1:21:16

David and Paige travel back 22 years to enjoy the first Fire Emblem game to be localized in the West: The Blazing Blade.

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Dragon Quest III: Retrospective 1:08:07

9M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Our first RPG Club game has come to an end, and we have a chat about our experience with the Dragon Quest III: 2DHD Remake and discuss why we hope this is the first of many from Square Enix.

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The Greatest Moments in RPGs - Part 2 57:01

10M ago57:01

57:01

The celebration continues, as David and Casey pick up the discussion in the PlayStation era in video games and chat about the greatest RPG moments in the early 3D era.

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The Greatest Moments in RPGs - Part 1 1:09:14

10M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Join us as we raise a glass to 300 episodes of the Thirsty Mage RPG podcast! In this milestone episode, the nostalgia runs deep as we reminisce about the most unforgettable moments in RPGs from each generation of video games.From heart-pounding boss battles and hilarious player mishaps to tear-jerking character moments and ingenious problem-solving…

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PC Gaming in the 90s and 00s 1:07:32

10M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

David and Casey reminisce about the good ole days of PC gaming in the mid to late 90s and 2000s

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Is Infinity Nikki a Cosy RPG? 1:19:52

10M ago1:19:52

1:19:52

Paige explains the benefits of cosy RPGs to David, and shares her impressions on a pair in Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Infinity Nikki.

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Comparing Our Top 25 RPGs List 1:10:20

11M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Our Top 25 RPGs from the Past 25 Years List is officially complete. After sharing the official ranking, we can compare it against some of our peers to see what games may have been unjustly cut, and where the general public may differ with our opinion.

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The Top 25 RPGs of the Past 25 Years: Part 2 1:12:23

11M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

The pub has our most spirited debate ever while trying to decide which 10 RPGs make up the rest of our Top 25 Games of the Past 25 Years List.

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The Top 25 RPGs of the Past 25 Years: Part 1 1:28:17

11M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

A Quarter Century of Quests: Reliving the Magic with Our Top 25 RPGs Remember those late nights, long after we should have gone to bed, controller in hand, exploring fantastical worlds, forging lifelong relationships (even if they were just with pixels on a screen), and saving the world from destruction? That feeling, that immersion, that pure esca…

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Dragon Quest III HD2D - Aliahan to Asham 1:21:44

11M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

The Thirsty Mage community meets up for part 1 of a multi-part spoiler-cast of Dragon Quest III HD2D. This episode covers the beginning of the game and includes the first five hours leading up to the arrival in Asham.

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Ys Memoire and Dragon Age: Origins 1:04:05

11M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

David and Jordan discuss Ys: Memoire, the remaster of The Oath in Felghana, which also happens to be a remake of Ys III. Jordan also shares his impressions on playing DragonAge Origins via Xbox GamePass. (:22) RPG Club Introduction (8:23) Ys Memoire - The Oath in Felghana (23:22) Octopath Traveler Update (31:36) Dragon Age Origins…

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Silent Hill 2 Remake & Chrono Trigger 1:14:09

12M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Our backlogs each have one less game after playing Octopath Traveler, Silent Hill 2, and Chrono Trigger. (9:17) Reevaluating Octopath Traveler (17:45) Silent Hill 2 Remake (46:12) GamePass Rundown and Chrono Trigger

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Christmas in Japan 1:25:57

12M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

Paige shares the details of her recent trip to Japan. From the halls of the Nintendo Museum to the wilds of Dragon Quest Island, she provides the scoop on spending 10 days in the dreamland of video games. (4:45) Exploring Osaka (17:05) Nintendo Museum Impressions (40:25) Universal Japan Studios (59:30) Visiting Dragon Quest Island…

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Reflecting on Seven Years of Talking RPGs 30:00

12M ago30:00

30:00

The podcast ends 2024 with a quick look back on some of the recommended episodes from our almost 300 episode catalogue. https://discord.gg/5EY4xPd4Jb

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A Look Back On The Video Games Of 2024 1:28:59

1y ago1:28:59

1:28:59

The discussion at the pub this episode includes our biggest surprises, disappointments, and best Games of the Year for 2024.

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What’s On Your Christmas Wishlist? 1:19:35

1y ago1:19:35

1:19:35

The pub shares their thoughts on what to add, or not add, to their Christmas Wishlist.

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Games With Dragon in the Title 1:06:24

1y ago1:06:24

1:06:24

Jordan shares his impressions on a pair of games with Dragon in the title: Dragon Quest III HD2D and Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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Is Nintendo Competing With Itself? 1:07:01

1y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

In this episode, David and Casey discuss the new Pokemon mobile game and the upgraded Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.

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Who’s Supposed to Play All These Games? 1:08:56

1y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Game, Games, and more Games. Jordan shares a spoiler-free review of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven and early impressions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. David shares his experience of playing Slay the Princess on Halloween.

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Metaphor: Refantazio - The Road to Brilehaven 1:13:43

1y ago1:13:43

1:13:43

David and Paige talk about their experience on the first third of Metaphor: Refantazio, from the opening until the party reaches Brilehaven.

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Ys X: Nordics and 8-Bit Adventures 2 57:44

1y ago57:44

57:44

David and Jordan provide a spoiler-free review of Ys X: Nordics and 8-Bit Adventures 2.

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Guide to Getting Your Friends Hooked on RPGs 1:06:13

1y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

David and Casey share which games they feel would get a newcomer to RPGs hooked on the genre.

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Persona: Medieval Edition 1:16:11

1y ago1:16:11

1:16:11

David and Paige share impressions of two of the biggest game released this year: Echoes of Wisdom and Metaphor Re:Fantazio.

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What’s Nintendo Up To? 1:07:35

1y ago1:07:35

1:07:35

On the cusp of a possible announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, Paige and David chat about what Nintendo has been up to lately.

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It’s Review Season 1:10:38

1+ y ago1:10:38

1:10:38

We’re in the thick of review season, with Jordan and David sharing their experiences with the Castlevania Dominus Collection and Reynatis.

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Sword of Mana & PAX West Impressions 1:25:03

1+ y ago1:25:03

1:25:03

David shares his thoughts about the first little bit of Sword of Mana, and Jordan gives us the inside scoop of what he saw at PAX West.

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Visions of Mana - Spoiler-Free Review 1:04:45

1+ y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

We’re back with a spoiler-free review of the latest game to come from our favourite developer Square Enix, Visions of Mana.

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Cat Quests, Castaway, and NSO Musings 1:10:41

1+ y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Paige and Jordan talk about the Cat Quest games, Castaway, and muse about the Nintendo Online Service.

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Final Fantasy XV in 2024 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

56:28

The pub has a discussion about the first few hours of Final Fantasy XV and what it’s like playing the long developed game in 2024. Casey and David provide impressions on how the game runs on a Steam Deck and PlayStation 5, and make recommendations on the best platform to use.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 and Gestalt: Steam & Cinder 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

56:10

David and Jordan review two highly anticipated indie RPGs for both on Steam and the Nintendo Switch: Darkest Dungeon 2 and Gestalt: Steam and Cinder.

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Is Steam Deck the Best RPG Platform Now? 1:00:33

1+ y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

With all of the improvements to the OS, and the addition of an OLED screen option, is Steam Deck currently the best device to play RPGs? The pub has a discussion about the technical prowess of the OLED Steam Deck, and which RPGs are best suited to play on perhaps the best handheld to date.