What do a brave hobbit and legendary Final Fantasy heroes have in common? More than you might think! Join us as we explore the top 10 Final Fantasy characters who embody the unwavering loyalty and courage of Samwise Gamgee.The Final Fantasy franchise is filled with heroes who remind us of Samwise Gamgee of Lord of the Rings. The steadfast companion who cannot carry the burden but can carry the hero, these are our picks for the Top 10 Sams of FF.
Phoenix Downbeat #13: Otherworld (FFX)
22/04/2026 | 1h 25 mins.
Final Fantasy goes heavy metal! Ryan guides us through distortion and guitar techniques and we break down the lyrics to Nobuo Uematu's loudest masterpiece.
Castle of Cagliostro: Vigilantes vs. Rogue Cops
16/04/2026 | 51 mins.
We conclude our conversation on Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro and get into why we have so much more sympathy for the vigilante hero than the rogue cop.
The West Wing is Final Fantasy
14/04/2026 | 30 mins.
The West Wing is a grounded political drama and Final Fantasy farcical adventures, but we see so much of President Josiah Bartlett in our Warriors of Light. Allow us to explain.Everything is Final Fantasy: Josiah Bartlett
Final Fantasy IX: A Dagger By Any Other Name
09/04/2026 | 43 mins.
NOTE: This episode was uploaded incorrectly with the wrong title. This is the correct version. I will delete the old one and get them all in order soon.
On this episode, we leave Tantalus... and Blank... in the Evil Forest, Zidane & Steiner act like fighting parents over Vivi, and Princess Garnet takes a step of agency in renaming herself Dagger.
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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