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.
Nerdy Tourney Animation: ATLA vs. FMA
25/06/2026 | 11 mins.
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!
Phoenix Downbeat #18: Chrono Trigger Music
21/06/2026 | 1h 25 mins.
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.
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.
Phoenix Downbeat #17: Ascension (FFXVI)
14/06/2026 | 56 mins.
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.
Brothers Ira and Drew Creasman dive DEEP into every game in the Final Fantasy multiverse, focusing on themes, philosophies, social commentaries, and characters as well as music, art, and gameplay.
We are here to celebrate and discuss, not be cynical or hate.
NOTE: There IS material that could be considered political.
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