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Bonus Episode 52: Mailbag
2 december 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
We catch up on a bunch of emails, mostly focused on Zelda but also a few Final Fantasy ones later in the episode. Some topics we discuss include a correction about Nabooru’s role in Ocarina of Time, the logistics of the Triforce in Breath of the Wild, and a history of bladed weapons. Lees meer
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Book of Matoya Episode 11: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
25 november 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
We discuss the 2001 film Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, Hironobu Sakaguchi’s big bet on photorealistic animation. The bet failed and permanently stained his career, but the movie is actually a fascinating summation of his vision of Final Fantasy. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s not really a Final Fantasy movie! Lees meer
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Bonus Episode 51: Age of Imprisonment Impressions
22 november 2025 · 2 uur 3 min
Ahead of our full discussions on Age of Imprisonment and Crystal actually playing the game, Monica and Cameron discuss their initial impressions!
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 11
18 november 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
Kuja proves that all life will eventually choose destruction.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 10
11 november 2025 · 1 uur 37 min
Zidane returns to the homeland that he forgot.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 9
4 november 2025 · 2 uur 4 min
Vivi finally confronts Kuja for his crimes against all Black Mages.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 8
28 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 56 min
Zidane deals with heartbreak by going to the Dark City to participate in the card game tournament.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 7
21 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 54 min
Dagger confronts her mother at the Ancient Tree of Life.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 6
14 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
Zidane's party travels to a continent with no mist, and learns the secret of the Black Mages.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 5
7 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 43 min
The regent of Lindblum learns of Alexandria's weapon supplier, who comes from another continent.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 4
30 september 2025 · 1 uur 54 min
The arcane armies of Alexandria launch an unprovoked attack on Cleyra.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 3
23 september 2025 · 1 uur 56 min
The arcane armies of Alexandria launch an unprovoked attack on Burmecia.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 2
16 september 2025 · 2 uur
Dagger, the disguised Princess of Alexandria, makes a long journey through the rural countryside to the Regency of Lindblum.
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Book of Matoya Episode 10: Final Fantasy IX: Part 1
9 september 2025 · 2 uur 4 min
The Tantalus Theater Troupe arrives at Alexandria Castle to kidnap Princess Garnet.
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Bonus Episode 50: Mailbag
2 september 2025 · 1 uur 46 min
Part 3 of the three mailbags after Final Fantasy VIII! We mostly focus on Zelda emails, discussing such subjects as the origin of the Cobble Kingdom, the relationship between Porky and Ganon, and Farore's variable elemental theming.
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Bonus Episode 49: Mailbag
26 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 55 min
Part 2 of the three mailbags after Final Fantasy VIII! We respond to both Final Fantasy and Zelda questions, discussing such subjects as the possibility of a Squall-Rinoa breakup, the presence of the Chaoskampf motif in Zelda, and whether watching video game commercials is a better experience than actually playing the games. Lees meer
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Bonus Episode 48: Mailbag
19 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 4 min
Part 1 of the three mailbags after Final Fantasy VIII! We focus on Final Fantasy questions, discussing such subjects as characterization issues in FF8, the Shinra-Wutai War, and the limitations of stories that are about good guys vs bad guys.
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Book of Matoya Episode 9: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 9
12 augustus 2025 · 3 uur
All space and time compresses into a single beautiful moment.
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Book of Matoya Episode 9: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 8
5 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 37 min
The SeeDs meet the President of Esthar, and develop a plan to confront the Ultimate Sorceress.
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Book of Matoya Episode 9: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 7
29 juli 2025 · 2 uur 24 min
The Sorceress' true plan is revealed as Rinoa and Squall cross time and space to stay together.
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Book of Matoya Episode 9: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 6
22 juli 2025 · 2 uur 39 min
Sorceress Edea is confronted once and for all, and Rinoa and Squall take a long walk by the sea.
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Book of Matoya Episode 9: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 5
15 juli 2025 · 2 uur 53 min
Squall takes control of Balamb Garden, and journeys to a basketball court that stirs up old memories.
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Book of Matoya Episode 9: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 4
8 juli 2025 · 2 uur 17 min
The SeeDs split up to defend Garden from an unprecedented attack on multiple fronts.
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Book of Matoya Episode 9: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 3
1 juli 2025 · 2 uur 34 min
In the heart of Galbadia, the Sorceress schemes for political power.
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Book of Matoya Episode 9: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 2
24 juni 2025 · 2 uur 8 min
The SeeDs take a contract with the Forest Owls, a resistance movement seeking to repel the occupying Galbadian military.
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Book of Matoya Episode 9: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 1
17 juni 2025 · 2 uur 45 min
Squall, the top student of the mercenary academy Balamb Garden, takes his final exam to officially become a SeeD.
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Bonus Episode 47: Mailbag
3 juni 2025 · 1 uur 52 min
We answer most of the remaining emails sent during 2024, including Echoes of Wisdom questions, timeline theories, and the history of SaGa.
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 10
20 mei 2025 · 1 uur 52 min
The party is prepared to lose everything as they enter the final battle for the Planet.
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 9
13 mei 2025 · 2 uur 22 min
The party ventures to where no humans have gone before, and Aerith's plan reveals itself.
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Announcement for Spotify Listeners
6 mei 2025
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 8
6 mei 2025 · 2 uur 8 min
While their allies gather strength, Cloud and Tifa have a productive conversation about their pasts.
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 7
29 april 2025 · 2 uur 25 min
After a long journey to the north, Cloud finally gives Sephiroth what he deserves.
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 6
22 april 2025 · 2 uur 10 min
Through study and prayer, Aerith comes to understand her role in the destiny of the Planet.
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 5
15 april 2025 · 1 uur 59 min
Cloud and Tifa return to their hometown, and find something stranger than they ever imagined.
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 4
8 april 2025 · 2 uur 46 min
The party makes pilgrimage to the land of Study of Planet Life, where they learn the full stakes of their quest.
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 3
1 april 2025 · 2 uur 24 min
While laying low to avoid Shinra attention, Cloud tells the story of his relationship with Sephiroth.
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 2
25 maart 2025 · 2 uur 17 min
Ex-SOLDIER Cloud Strife will transgress any social norms to rescue his childhood friend from danger, as he promised her so long ago.
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Book of Matoya Episode 8: Final Fantasy VII: Part 1
18 maart 2025 · 2 uur 30 min
The Shinra Electric Power Company is extracting and burning the lifeblood of the Planet. Desperate for aid, the revolutionary group AVALANCHE hires a mercenary to destroy one of Shinra's reactors.
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Bonus Episode 46: Chrono Trigger
4 maart 2025 · 2 uur 41 min
400 years after the defeat of the Demon King, a brilliant engineer discovers a way to travel back to the past, where she discovers a terrible secret.
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Bonus Episode 45: Pondering Pootan
20 februari 2025 · 13 min
In tribute to the podcast Pondering Pootan with Ajishio Taro & Hachimitsu Boy, Crystal discusses Chapter 148 of Eiji Nonaka's manga series Cromartie High School.
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Episode 25: Ancient Stone Tablets: Week 4
18 februari 2025 · 51 min
The Hero of Light travels with Princess Zelda to discover the secret of the Ancient Stone Tablets.
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Episode 25: Ancient Stone Tablets: Week 3
11 februari 2025 · 52 min
The Hero of Light travels to the home of Link to find the Book of Mudora.
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Episode 25: Ancient Stone Tablets: Week 2
4 februari 2025 · 50 min
The Hero of Light travels to the home of the Elder of Hyrule, and bonds with the people of Kakariko Village.
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Episode 25: Ancient Stone Tablets: Week 1
28 januari 2025 · 47 min
Six years after Link defeated the King of Evil, a guest from another world falls to Hyrule.
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Episode 24: Echoes of Wisdom: Part 9: Eternal Forest
14 januari 2025 · 2 uur 20 min
The chosen of the Goddesses confront their ancient enemy.
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Episode 24: Echoes of Wisdom: Part 8: Holy Mount Lanayru
7 januari 2025 · 2 uur 26 min
The mighty Princess Zelda, representative of endless perseverance, seeks Lanayru Temple in a land where obligation overpowers reason.
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Episode 24: Echoes of Wisdom: Part 7: Goron City
31 december 2024 · 2 uur 6 min
The wise Princess Zelda, representative of decisive action, seeks Eldin Temple in a land of uncertain leadership.
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Episode 24: Echoes of Wisdom: Part 6: Scrubton
24 december 2024 · 2 uur 31 min
The heroic Princess Zelda, representative of ancient lore and tradition, seeks Faron Temple in a land where fleeting trends rule.
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Episode 24: Echoes of Wisdom: Part 5: Hyrule Castle
17 december 2024 · 1 uur 33 min
The wanted fugitive Princess Zelda, strengthened by her travels, returns home to clear her name.
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Episode 24: Echoes of Wisdom: Part 4: Jabul Waters
10 december 2024 · 1 uur 43 min
The wanted fugitive Princess Zelda involves herself in the political squabbles of Jabul Waters, where the creative differences of the Sea Zora and River Zora leaders obscure larger issues.