Listen, it takes 29 minutes for actual Chrono Trigger talk to start and thats AFTER editing the heck out of it. You know the deal by now, we're terrible at this and not gunna change any time soon.  ;) Rachel and Jake have arrived at one of the greatest RPG's ever made - the incredibly highly regarded CHRONO TRIGGER! Do you need us to tell you its any good? NO, you absolutely do not. You could listen to us TRY and think of something intersting to say about this game.... or you can just go play it. (Also we were unusually tired? That ever happen to you? You just mentally crash out of nowhere? Yes, we're old). I dunno man, its a great game! Why are you even reading this? ALL THIS RAMBLING NONSENSE AND MORE ON THIS EPISODE OF DAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOO!!!! Intro: Secret of the forest by Guido Outro: Scorpion by 3TEETH

Listen, it takes 29 minutes for actual Chrono Trigger talk to start and thats AFTER editing the heck out of it. You know the deal by now, we're terrible at this and not gunna change any time soon.  ;) Rachel and Jake have arrived at one of the greatest RPG's ever made - the incredibly highly regarded CHRONO TRIGGER! Do you need us to tell you its any good? NO, you absolutely do not. You could listen to us TRY and think of something intersting to say about this game.... or you can just go play it. (Also we were unusually tired? That ever happen to you? You just mentally crash out of nowhere? Yes, we're old). I dunno man, its a great game! Why are you even reading this? ALL THIS RAMBLING NONSENSE AND MORE ON THIS EPISODE OF DAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOO!!!! Intro: Secret of the forest by Guido Outro: Scorpion by 3TEETH

Damn Chocobo Episode 129: Chrono Trigger pt 1

After totally forgetting we finished recording Rachel finally gets around and edits/uploads this episode!   After around 28 minutes we finally talk about Kingdom Hearts 3's DLC - ReMind! We talk about stuff, it's mostly good. I dunno, I'm too embarassed the episode is so stupid late! As always you can contact us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on various social media! Intro:  Scala Ad Caelum Battle Theme (Edge of Existence)  - SilverTom Remix Outro: HATEFULL by HEALTH

After totally forgetting we finished recording Rachel finally gets around and edits/uploads this episode! After around 28 minutes we finally talk about Kingdom Hearts 3's DLC - ReMind! We talk about stuff, it's mostly good. I dunno, I'm too embarassed the episode is so stupid late! As always you can contact us at <a href="mailto:damnchocobo@gmail.com">damnchocobo@gmail.com</a> or @damnchocobo on various social media! Intro:  Scala Ad Caelum Battle Theme (Edge of Existence)  - SilverTom Remix Outro: HATEFULL by HEALTH

Damn Chocobo Episode 128: Kingdom Hearts 3 part 5 - ReMind

After a brief - for us - 14 minute catch up on other nonsense, Rachel and Jake get down to business and talk about the game finale to Kingdom Hearts 3... and unexpected show a shift in overall thoughts on the game! Things FINALLY happen as our various missing companions finally join the fray, Organization XIII take action, we hunt down the Ultima Weapon, handle far more minigames than ever expected AND MUCH MUCH MORE await on this return to exremely long episodes we call DAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO (Episoe 127 heheheh).  Intro: Don't Think Twice REMIX by the Punkins Outro: EXCESS by HEALTH

After a brief - for us - 14 minute catch up on other nonsense, Rachel and Jake get down to business and talk about the game finale to Kingdom Hearts 3... and unexpected show a shift in overall thoughts on the game! Things FINALLY happen as our various missing companions finally join the fray, Organization XIII take action, we hunt down the Ultima Weapon, handle far more minigames than ever expected AND MUCH MUCH MORE await on this return to exremely long episodes we call DAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO (Episoe 127 heheheh).  Intro: Don't Think Twice REMIX by the Punkins Outro: EXCESS by HEALTH

Damn Chocobo Episode 127: Kingdom Hearts 3 part 4

Rachel and Jake sit down to bid goobye to 2022 the only way they know how. By sitting down with some drinks and playing old games while also swearing a lot. This year we sit down with the recent TMNT "Cowabunga Collection" and play the original Arcade Game, the arcade version of Turtles in Time, and then to a bit of fooling about in the Hyperstone Heist because why the heck not? Along with nostalgic memories and about a billion button clicks we talk about our "TOP 10 THINGS/EVENTS/WHATEVERS" of 2022.  As usual you can reach out to us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or on most social media @damnchocobo

Rachel and Jake sit down to bid goobye to 2022 the only way they know how. By sitting down with some drinks and playing old games while also swearing a lot. This year we sit down with the recent TMNT "Cowabunga Collection" and play the original Arcade Game, the arcade version of Turtles in Time, and then to a bit of fooling about in the Hyperstone Heist because why the heck not? Along with nostalgic memories and about a billion button clicks we talk about our "TOP 10 THINGS/EVENTS/WHATEVERS" of 2022.  As usual you can reach out to us at <a href="mailto:damnchocobo@gmail.com">damnchocobo@gmail.com</a> or on most social media @damnchocobo

Damn Chocobo Episode 126 - Year End Spectacular 2022 featuring TMNT Arcade games

RACHEL and Jake return after an absurd time away (seriously the last few months have been WILD!) to get through the last bit of the less good stuff in Kingdom Hearts 3, just in time to save all of the good stuff for the next episode!  Sora accomplishing a whole lot of nothing, a doublecross, a doublecross again, inneffective drop kicks, falling off mountains, Donald being comletely fed up, and lots and lots of Disney await on the next epic we call DAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOO!!! As always you can reach out to us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on the varous popular social media channels (as in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Intro: Wave of Darkness by Infinite Rivals Outro: Insane by Korn

RACHEL and Jake return after an absurd time away (seriously the last few months have been WILD!) to get through the last bit of the less good stuff in Kingdom Hearts 3, just in time to save all of the good stuff for the next episode!  Sora accomplishing a whole lot of nothing, a doublecross, a doublecross again, inneffective drop kicks, falling off mountains, Donald being comletely fed up, and lots and lots of Disney await on the next epic we call DAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOO!!! As always you can reach out to us at <a href="mailto:damnchocobo@gmail.com">damnchocobo@gmail.com</a> or @damnchocobo on the varous popular social media channels (as in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Intro: Wave of Darkness by Infinite Rivals Outro: Insane by Korn

Damn Chocobo Episode 125: Kingdom Hearts 3 part 3

Jake and Rich (or is it.... Rachel?!?!?!?) get back to business after a somewhat insane delay to continue our run through Kingdom Hearts 3! Game talk starts around 25 minutes in where to discuss Sora talking toooons of trash, old threats seeming somewhat aimless, the main characters also being somewhat aimless, the games lack of any real damand on the player to be skilled, why some worlds are excting and others are not, and much much more (not to mention Jake frequently drumming on his table - seriously dude wtf!) on the latest episode of DAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO!!!! As always you can reach out to us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on the varous popular social media channels (as in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Intro: Face My Fears  - Kasger x MELURAN Bootleg Outro: Yen - Slipknot

Jake and Rich (or is it.... Rachel?!?!?!?) get back to business after a somewhat insane delay to continue our run through Kingdom Hearts 3! Game talk starts around 25 minutes in where to discuss Sora talking toooons of trash, old threats seeming somewhat aimless, the main characters also being somewhat aimless, the games lack of any real damand on the player to be skilled, why some worlds are excting and others are not, and much much more (not to mention Jake frequently drumming on his table - seriously dude wtf!) on the latest episode of DAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO!!!! As always you can reach out to us at <a href="mailto:damnchocobo@gmail.com">damnchocobo@gmail.com</a> or @damnchocobo on the varous popular social media channels (as in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Intro: Face My Fears  - Kasger x MELURAN Bootleg Outro: Yen - Slipknot

Damn Chocobo Episode 124: Kingdom Hearts 3 part 2

Opening with 35 minutes discussing the Obi Wan miniseries from Disney + we eventually FINALLY get around to discussing what goes down in Kingdom Hearts 3. Sora losing is mojo like a complete chump, Donald being the smartest guy in a room full of idiots, the Organization XIII being toothless wimps, and much much more await on this tasty lick we call DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOO!!!! If you have any questions or want to reach out to us for any reason feel free to email at damnchocobo@gmail.com or reach out @damnchocobo on all the standard social sites. Intro: Don't Think Twice by AmaLee Outro: Armee der Tristen by Rammstein

Opening with 35 minutes discussing the Obi Wan miniseries from Disney + we eventually FINALLY get around to discussing what goes down in Kingdom Hearts 3. Sora losing is mojo like a complete chump, Donald being the smartest guy in a room full of idiots, the Organization XIII being toothless wimps, and much much more await on this tasty lick we call DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOO!!!! If you have any questions or want to reach out to us for any reason feel free to email at <a href="mailto:damnchocobo@gmail.com">damnchocobo@gmail.com</a> or reach out @damnchocobo on all the standard social sites. Intro: Don't Think Twice by AmaLee Outro: Armee der Tristen by Rammstein

Damn Chocobo Episode 123: Kingdom Hearts 3 part 1

After 35 minutes of discussing the early episodes of Obi Wan and giving updates on our collecting hobbies (YES I KNOW WE SHOULD HAVE GOT TO THE POINT) we almost kind of start talking about Kingdom Hearts 3.... but mostly spend the majority of the episode just trying to recap the previous games in the series.  Sooo uh... enjoy that. Please don't make this your first episode. Or maybe it's a great first one? I have no idea. If you have any questions or want to reach out to us for any reason feel free to email at damnchocobo@gmail.com or reach out @damnchocobo on all the standard social sites. Intro: Dont Think Twice REMIX by The Punkens Outro: Scoring the End of the World by Motionless in White

After 35 minutes of discussing the early episodes of Obi Wan and giving updates on our collecting hobbies (YES I KNOW WE SHOULD HAVE GOT TO THE POINT) we almost kind of start talking about Kingdom Hearts 3.... but mostly spend the majority of the episode just trying to recap the previous games in the series.  Sooo uh... enjoy that. Please don't make this your first episode. Or maybe it's a great first one? I have no idea. If you have any questions or want to reach out to us for any reason feel free to email at <a href="mailto:damnchocobo@gmail.com">damnchocobo@gmail.com</a> or reach out @damnchocobo on all the standard social sites. Intro: Dont Think Twice REMIX by The Punkens Outro: Scoring the End of the World by Motionless in White

Damn Chocobo Episode 122: Kingdom Hearts 3 part  0.97565/2 days

Rich and Jake take a brief break from talking about and replaying old RPGS to give some of our favorite game music a proper spotlight. Prepare for a lot of kickass tunes and gushing about drums, swelling orchestration, and good vibes. INTRO and other songs: Seroiusly too many too list, music and their sources are listed thorughout the episode! If you have any qustions or just want to say hi, reach out to us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on various social media sites. 

Rich and Jake take a brief break from talking about and replaying old RPGS to give some of our favorite game music a proper spotlight. Prepare for a lot of kickass tunes and gushing about drums, swelling orchestration, and good vibes. INTRO and other songs: Seroiusly too many too list, music and their sources are listed thorughout the episode! If you have any qustions or just want to say hi, reach out to us at <a href="mailto:damnchocobo@gmail.com">damnchocobo@gmail.com</a> or @damnchocobo on various social media sites.

Damn Chocobo Episode 121: Game Music Celebration 2022

After 18 minutes of typical catchinig up nonsense, Jake and Rich get down to talk about the finale of Final Fantasy Tactics. Tragedy and Triump, a very long optional dungeon, obtuse rare item aquisition mechanics, and a metric ton of butts getting kicked await on the latest tear jerking soul breaking episode of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Intro: Decisive Battle by Lorenzo de Sequera Outro: Loveletting by VV

After 18 minutes of typical catchinig up nonsense, Jake and Rich get down to talk about the finale of Final Fantasy Tactics. Tragedy and Triump, a very long optional dungeon, obtuse rare item aquisition mechanics, and a metric ton of butts getting kicked await on the latest tear jerking soul breaking episode of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Intro: Decisive Battle by Lorenzo de Sequera Outro: Loveletting by VV

Damn Chocobo Episode 120: Final Fantasy Tactics part 13

A podcast about two old friends reconnecting via replaying Final Fantasy and Role Playing Games of their youth in an attempt to discover if nostalgia holds up to reality.

These two have great humor and overall chemistry together. Keep it up, I’m a fan now!

Jake and Rich are hilarious

Great job guys! Can&#39;t wait for you to do Tactics.

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Damn Chocobo: Another Final Fantasy Podcast

Buckle in for another lengthy intro as Rich Talks about becoming a father and just how many Final Fantasy VII games he played while on Paternity leave (spoilers, he played all of them). Plus more Dissidia NT talk as Jake finally has had some hands on time with the game! FFX-2 talk starts around the 42 min mark (I told you, lots of Baby, FFVII and Dissidia talk!) Jake, Rich, Yuna, Rikku and Paine (Or JRYRP for short) continue their run through the often unfairly maligned Final Fantasy X-2. Side quests galore, an incredibly douchey Ronso, who are the Rednecks of Spira, Rich finding any excuse to mention Sephiroth (look I just did right there), Yuna putting on a somewhat awkward pop concert, and more eyebrow raising fashion await on the latest delightful delectable delicacy delivered directly dubbed DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Music for the Episode Intro: Final Fantasy X2 - 1000 Words Piano Cover by Kevin Yang Early Break: This Charming Man by The Smiths Outro: Cherry Bomb by The Runaways

Buckle in for another lengthy intro as Rich Talks about becoming a father and just how many Final Fantasy VII games he played while on Paternity leave (spoilers, he played all of them). Plus more Dissidia NT talk as Jake finally has had some hands on time with the game! FFX-2 talk starts around the 42 min mark (I told you, lots of Baby, FFVII and Dissidia talk!) Jake, Rich, Yuna, Rikku and Paine (Or JRYRP for short) continue their run through the often unfairly maligned Final Fantasy X-2. Side quests galore, an incredibly douchey Ronso, who are the Rednecks of Spira, Rich finding any excuse to mention Sephiroth (look I just did right there), Yuna putting on a somewhat awkward pop concert, and more eyebrow raising fashion await on the latest delightful delectable delicacy delivered directly dubbed DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Music for the Episode Intro: Final Fantasy X2 - 1000 Words Piano Cover by Kevin Yang Early Break: This Charming Man by The Smiths Outro: Cherry Bomb by The Runaways

Damn Chocobo Ep. 70: Final Fantasy X-2: Part 1

FF8 relevant talk starts around the 28 min mark after a lengthy talk about Marvel Heroes Omega finally hitting consoles! After some lengthy summer shenanigans the boys return to talk about their experience with the 3rd disk of Squall and Co's adventure called Final Fantasy VIII. Debate on how earned the romantic drama is, a giant space gun (because why the hell not I guess?), a whole crap ton of "HOW DID THIS EVEN HAPPEN" questions, FINALLY getting our hands on a real ride, Rinoa largely being forgotten about due to the excitement and freedom of said ride, faaaaaaarrr to much time spent acquiring ingredients for the Ultimate Weapons, having 99% of those questions from earlier in the play-through answered in a huge exposition dump late in the play through, hating on Marlbro's (because to hell with bad breath) and the almighty glory of DEGENERATOR await on the latest hard hitting mat slamming in the ring action called DAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOO! Music for this episode - Intro: Ride On Final Fantasy VIII Metal Guitar Cover by Hekdar Thunderfist Outro: Eternally Yours by Motionless in White

FF8 relevant talk starts around the 28 min mark after a lengthy talk about Marvel Heroes Omega finally hitting consoles! After some lengthy summer shenanigans the boys return to talk about their experience with the 3rd disk of Squall and Co's adventure called Final Fantasy VIII. Debate on how earned the romantic drama is, a giant space gun (because why the hell not I guess?), a whole crap ton of "HOW DID THIS EVEN HAPPEN" questions, FINALLY getting our hands on a real ride, Rinoa largely being forgotten about due to the excitement and freedom of said ride, faaaaaaarrr to much time spent acquiring ingredients for the Ultimate Weapons, having 99% of those questions from earlier in the play-through answered in a huge exposition dump late in the play through, hating on Marlbro's (because to hell with bad breath) and the almighty glory of DEGENERATOR await on the latest hard hitting mat slamming in the ring action called DAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOO! Music for this episode - Intro: Ride On Final Fantasy VIII Metal Guitar Cover by Hekdar Thunderfist Outro: Eternally Yours by Motionless in White

Damn Chocobo Ep. 63: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 5

Our heroes play FFVII from the beginning to the exit of Midgar. Jake finally takes some initiative as Rich battles a cold. Lots of complaining, mockery of Barret, confusion as to why the some people aren't killed await! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website www.damnchocobo.com Music for this episode - INTRO: Every Story Begins with a Name by Big Giant Circles (from the OC Remix FFVII album: Voices of the Life Stream. Grab the album FOR FREE at http://ff7.ocremix.org - Voices of the Lifestream) OUTRO: Land of Confusion by Disturbed

Our heroes play FFVII from the beginning to the exit of Midgar. Jake finally takes some initiative as Rich battles a cold. Lots of complaining, mockery of Barret, confusion as to why the some people aren't killed await! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website <a href="http://www.damnchocobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damnchocobo.com</a> Music for this episode - INTRO: Every Story Begins with a Name by Big Giant Circles (from the OC Remix FFVII album: Voices of the Life Stream. Grab the album FOR FREE at <a href="http://ff7.ocremix.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ff7.ocremix.org</a> - Voices of the Lifestream) OUTRO: Land of Confusion by Disturbed

Damn Chocobo Ep. 2: Final Fantasy VII: Part 1

The boys begin the latest non-Final Fantasy detour as they check up the classic Zelda: A Link to the Past. Jake expresses an unusual amount of positivist while Rich constantly threatens to take over the episode with Dark Souls talk. Lengthy conversations about our mutual Zelda histories, a short audio hiccup, a hyperactive young cat, discussions of whether or not the ice wand is useful, AND MORE await on this summers overly humid and kind of sweaty episode of that show we call DAAAAAAAMN CHOOOOCOBOOOOOO! Guest starring Loki the kitten Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website www.damnchocobo.com Music for this episode - Intro: 'Triforce Majeure' [Hyrule Castle] by Disco Dan Outro: Jerk-Off by Tool

The boys begin the latest non-Final Fantasy detour as they check up the classic Zelda: A Link to the Past. Jake expresses an unusual amount of positivist while Rich constantly threatens to take over the episode with Dark Souls talk. Lengthy conversations about our mutual Zelda histories, a short audio hiccup, a hyperactive young cat, discussions of whether or not the ice wand is useful, AND MORE await on this summers overly humid and kind of sweaty episode of that show we call DAAAAAAAMN CHOOOOCOBOOOOOO! Guest starring Loki the kitten Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website <a href="http://www.damnchocobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damnchocobo.com</a> Music for this episode - Intro: 'Triforce Majeure' [Hyrule Castle] by Disco Dan Outro: Jerk-Off by Tool

Damn Chocobo Ep. 52: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past: Part 1

Final Fantasy talk starts around 27 min mark (after some actual video game talk!).   Rich and Jake check out what at this time is the most recent numbered entry in the Final Fantasy series with Final Fantasy XV! How essential is the prequel movie and anime? Does Noctis show any emotions whatsoever? Who has the best hair of the main boys? Is there any plot to talk about whatsoever? Who, if anyone, likes Cindy? How good is the combat at feeling like the crazy shit in the movie? These questions and more are tackled on the next episode of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!   Intro: MStand By Me (Florence and the Machine) Remix by Joe Mann   Outro: Bullet Ride by In Flames

Final Fantasy talk starts around 27 min mark (after some actual video game talk!). Rich and Jake check out what at this time is the most recent numbered entry in the Final Fantasy series with Final Fantasy XV! How essential is the prequel movie and anime? Does Noctis show any emotions whatsoever? Who has the best hair of the main boys? Is there any plot to talk about whatsoever? Who, if anyone, likes Cindy? How good is the combat at feeling like the crazy shit in the movie? These questions and more are tackled on the next episode of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Intro: MStand By Me (Florence and the Machine) Remix by Joe Mann Outro: Bullet Ride by In Flames

Damn Chocobo Ep. 77: Final Fantasy XV: Part 1

FFV talk starts in full force around the 26 min mark but we get into some SquareEnix FF talk in the build up.   Jake and Rich take a trip to the distant past to once again visit a game on the more retro side of Final Fantasy's history with the oft forgotten FFV. Discussion of silly Japanese vs English names, character sprites not matching character art, bad attempts at hiding ones sex, how badly we really want to play Tactics now, and how Square just isn't the Bret Hart of RPG's anymore (as in the Best There Is). All that and more await on the next classically trained but rebellious at heart jam that we call DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!   Intro: Vessel_of_the_Void_OC_ReMix By zircon   Outro: Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival

FFV talk starts in full force around the 26 min mark but we get into some SquareEnix FF talk in the build up.   Jake and Rich take a trip to the distant past to once again visit a game on the more retro side of Final Fantasy's history with the oft forgotten FFV. Discussion of silly Japanese vs English names, character sprites not matching character art, bad attempts at hiding ones sex, how badly we really want to play Tactics now, and how Square just isn't the Bret Hart of RPG's anymore (as in the Best There Is). All that and more await on the next classically trained but rebellious at heart jam that we call DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!   Intro: Vessel_of_the_Void_OC_ReMix By zircon   Outro: Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Damn Chocobo Ep. 84: Final Fantasy V: Part 1

Game relevant talk begins around the 9 min mark (YES THAT EARLY!) The guys begin what in some ways is a deep and personal run as we begin the love/hate ride that is Final Fantasy 8. Is Squall a pretentious dick or just really lazy? Can Seifer actually have a point sometimes? How may time limits is too many time limits? How stupid is the Timber Mission? Is Rinoa kind of cool or kind of stupid? What the hell is up with Zell (I mean seriously. Who gets a face tattoo?). All these questions and more (like a lengthy talk about Jerky?) await on the latest blast nostalgic hot air we call DAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOO! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website www.damnchocobo.com Music for this episode - Intro - Balamb Garden Remix by megalorganiste Outro: El Scorcho by Weezer

Game relevant talk begins around the 9 min mark (YES THAT EARLY!) The guys begin what in some ways is a deep and personal run as we begin the love/hate ride that is Final Fantasy 8. Is Squall a pretentious dick or just really lazy? Can Seifer actually have a point sometimes? How may time limits is too many time limits? How stupid is the Timber Mission? Is Rinoa kind of cool or kind of stupid? What the hell is up with Zell (I mean seriously. Who gets a face tattoo?). All these questions and more (like a lengthy talk about Jerky?) await on the latest blast nostalgic hot air we call DAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOO! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website <a href="http://www.damnchocobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damnchocobo.com</a> Music for this episode - Intro - Balamb Garden Remix by megalorganiste Outro: El Scorcho by Weezer

Damn Chocobo Ep. 57: Final Fantasy VIII: Part 1

Final Fantasy V content starts around the 13 minute mark!   Jake and Rich continue their journey through the surprisingly great gem of the 16 bit era, Final Fantasy V. Bumbling around the world, finding a boat, getting lost at sea and nearly stuck because of it, losing that boat, getting another one, flying I think (?), traveling through time and space, Jake probably dies at some point and its funny, resurrecting a evil guy, and I dunno other stuff. ALL THIS AND MORE ON THE LATEST FM STAPLE HIT WE CALL DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO!!!!   Intro: Battle of the Bridge (Cover) by GaMetal   Outro: All Along the Watchtower by (Motherfucking) Jimi Hendrix

Final Fantasy V content starts around the 13 minute mark!   Jake and Rich continue their journey through the surprisingly great gem of the 16 bit era, Final Fantasy V. Bumbling around the world, finding a boat, getting lost at sea and nearly stuck because of it, losing that boat, getting another one, flying I think (?), traveling through time and space, Jake probably dies at some point and its funny, resurrecting a evil guy, and I dunno other stuff. ALL THIS AND MORE ON THE LATEST FM STAPLE HIT WE CALL DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO!!!!   Intro: Battle of the Bridge (Cover) by GaMetal   Outro: All Along the Watchtower by (Motherfucking) Jimi Hendrix

Damn Chocobo Ep. 85: Final Fantasy V: Part 2

Regular Game talk starts at 1:19:00 As per holiday tradition, the guys take a break from Final Fantasy and spend an hour playing and repeatedly failing at a classic NES game. This year we drunkenly take a dive into the classic and still amazing Castlevania. After an hour of repeated deaths we settle into our traditional format and discuss the game in our normal brazen yet loving way. Bad drinking decisions, how much we hate medusa heads, debate over if these little guys are called flea-men or hunchbacks, a top 10 list of cool things from 2016 and a top 5-6 list of cool things from 2016 await on the latest monster whipping adventure during a horrible night to have a curse we call DAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOO! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website www.damnchocobo.com Music for this episode - Intro and Mid episode break: Vampire Killer by Konami Kukeiha Club From the Dracula: Perfect Selection rap album Outro: Suck (Live) by Nine Inch Nails

Regular Game talk starts at 1:19:00 As per holiday tradition, the guys take a break from Final Fantasy and spend an hour playing and repeatedly failing at a classic NES game. This year we drunkenly take a dive into the classic and still amazing Castlevania. After an hour of repeated deaths we settle into our traditional format and discuss the game in our normal brazen yet loving way. Bad drinking decisions, how much we hate medusa heads, debate over if these little guys are called flea-men or hunchbacks, a top 10 list of cool things from 2016 and a top 5-6 list of cool things from 2016 await on the latest monster whipping adventure during a horrible night to have a curse we call DAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOO! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website <a href="http://www.damnchocobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damnchocobo.com</a> Music for this episode - Intro and Mid episode break: Vampire Killer by Konami Kukeiha Club From the Dracula: Perfect Selection rap album Outro: Suck (Live) by Nine Inch Nails

Damn Chocobo Ep. 58: Castlevania

Our Chocobo Champions continue their trek through FFVII from the Midgar exit through Fort Condor visit, facing terrors such as bullsh*t backstory, Tifa being a dumb ditz, Sephiroths awesomeness, sucidal gunmen, and the first of many rants about Chocobos. Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website www.damnchocobo.com Music for this episode - INTRO: Scenes from a Memory (On That Day, Five Years Ago...) by Sixto Sounds, Suzumebachi, zircon (from the OC Remix FFVII album: Voices of the Life Stream. Grab the album FOR FREE at http://ff7.ocremix.org - Voices of the Lifestream) OUTRO: Welcome Home by Coheed and Cambria

Our Chocobo Champions continue their trek through FFVII from the Midgar exit through Fort Condor visit, facing terrors such as bullsh*t backstory, Tifa being a dumb ditz, Sephiroths awesomeness, sucidal gunmen, and the first of many rants about Chocobos. Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website <a href="http://www.damnchocobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damnchocobo.com</a> Music for this episode - INTRO: Scenes from a Memory (On That Day, Five Years Ago...) by Sixto Sounds, Suzumebachi, zircon (from the OC Remix FFVII album: Voices of the Life Stream. Grab the album FOR FREE at <a href="http://ff7.ocremix.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ff7.ocremix.org</a> - Voices of the Lifestream) OUTRO: Welcome Home by Coheed and Cambria

Damn Chocobo Ep. 3: Final Fantasy VII: Part 2

Rich and Jake play from Junon up until they get their butts kicked out of the Golden Saucer. Good, because it sucks there anyway. There's a really stupid parade, a not so relaxing beach resort, Cait Sith's irritating introduction, and a crapload of Barrett hating awaits you in the next installment of Damn Chocobo! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website www.damnchocobo.com Music for this episode - INTRO: JENOVA Celestial (J-E-N-O-V-A) by bLiNd (from the OC Remix FFVII album: Voices of the Life Stream. Grab the album FOR FREE at http://ff7.ocremix.org - Voices of the Lifestream) OUTRO: Du Hast by Rammstein

Rich and Jake play from Junon up until they get their butts kicked out of the Golden Saucer. Good, because it sucks there anyway. There's a really stupid parade, a not so relaxing beach resort, Cait Sith's irritating introduction, and a crapload of Barrett hating awaits you in the next installment of Damn Chocobo! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website <a href="http://www.damnchocobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damnchocobo.com</a> Music for this episode - INTRO: JENOVA Celestial (J-E-N-O-V-A) by bLiNd (from the OC Remix FFVII album: Voices of the Life Stream. Grab the album FOR FREE at <a href="http://ff7.ocremix.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ff7.ocremix.org</a> - Voices of the Lifestream) OUTRO: Du Hast by Rammstein

Damn Chocobo Ep. 4: Final Fantasy VII: Part 3

Final Fantasy XV talk starts after the 19 min mark after OTHER kind of game related talk!   Jake and Rich continue with Noctis and crew's quest to get Noct laid. Or married. Probably both. Discussions of how much Prompto loves Chocobos, how much Noct probably digs Iris, how absurd it is the guys don't recognize Arden, how much Arden himself is annoying, how much Jake straight up knows way too many Jim Carrey quotes AND SO MUCH MORE await on the next SMOKIN episode of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Alllll riiiiiiiiighty then!   Intro: Stand Your Ground [Trap Remix] by Musicalitybeats   Outro: Ningen Wo Kaburu by Dir en grey

Final Fantasy XV talk starts after the 19 min mark after OTHER kind of game related talk! Jake and Rich continue with Noctis and crew's quest to get Noct laid. Or married. Probably both. Discussions of how much Prompto loves Chocobos, how much Noct probably digs Iris, how absurd it is the guys don't recognize Arden, how much Arden himself is annoying, how much Jake straight up knows way too many Jim Carrey quotes AND SO MUCH MORE await on the next SMOKIN episode of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Alllll riiiiiiiiighty then! Intro: Stand Your Ground [Trap Remix] by Musicalitybeats Outro: Ningen Wo Kaburu by Dir en grey

Damn Chocobo Ep. 78: Final Fantasy XV: Part 2

After 31 minutes of talking about parenthood stress, Batman Arkham games, the recent PsOne era Final Fantasy remasters, and lots of Kingdom Hearts 3: Re:Mind, we finally get down to business and get into the semi controversially received Final Fantasy XII. Does Jake have a problem with it like he does most things? Does Rich STILL think it takes too damn long to do anything in it? FIND OUT in the latest retro remake remaster rerelease we call DAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOO!   Intro: Giza Plains remix by Betoceba Outro: Save Yourself by Stabbing Westward

After 31 minutes of talking about parenthood stress, Batman Arkham games, the recent PsOne era Final Fantasy remasters, and lots of Kingdom Hearts 3: Re:Mind, we finally get down to business and get into the semi controversially received Final Fantasy XII. Does Jake have a problem with it like he does most things? Does Rich STILL think it takes too damn long to do anything in it? FIND OUT in the latest retro remake remaster rerelease we call DAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOO! Intro: Giza Plains remix by Betoceba Outro: Save Yourself by Stabbing Westward

Damn Chocobo Ep. 90: Final Fantasy XII part 1

Note: Zelda talk starts approx. 22 mins into the episode After a short conversation discussing the challenges of moving and becoming a home owner they guys discover just how different (and in HARD) the Dark World is Links classic Super Nintendo adventure, A Link to the Past. Being turned into a bunny, repeated getting the bad touch from a giant hand, the importance of potions, discovery of what the hell is a hook-shot,is, Link just not understanding what the princess is saying, PLUS ONCE AGAIN RICH BUGGING JAKE ABOUT DARK SOULS and more await on this classic yet modern slice genius we call DAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOO. Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website www.damnchocobo.com Music for this episode - Intro: Dungeons to Explore by Pokérus (OCRemix) Outro: Into the Void by Nine Inch Nails

Note: Zelda talk starts approx. 22 mins into the episode After a short conversation discussing the challenges of moving and becoming a home owner they guys discover just how different (and in HARD) the Dark World is Links classic Super Nintendo adventure, A Link to the Past. Being turned into a bunny, repeated getting the bad touch from a giant hand, the importance of potions, discovery of what the hell is a hook-shot,is, Link just not understanding what the princess is saying, PLUS ONCE AGAIN RICH BUGGING JAKE ABOUT DARK SOULS and more await on this classic yet modern slice genius we call DAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOO. Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website <a href="http://www.damnchocobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damnchocobo.com</a> Music for this episode - Intro: Dungeons to Explore by Pokérus (OCRemix) Outro: Into the Void by Nine Inch Nails

Damn Chocobo Ep. 53: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past: Part 2

Jake and Rich find themselves taking a serious ass beating while helping Yuna and crew on her quest to rid the world of sin. In addition to learning her (as in our) quest was basically a lie, we also get our asses kicked by Seymour, get smacked up by the Spectral Keeper, only then to earn the right to get curb stomped by Yunalesca. Jake's rage, the truth about killing Sin, Zanarkand's dreams, and a surprising amount of talk about Marvel Heroes 2015 await on the latest amazing adventure we call DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOO!!!! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website www.damnchocobo.com Music for this episode - Intro: 'Time Slips Away' [At Zanarkand, Hurry!!] by DarkeSword Outro: The Heretic Anthem by Slipknot

Jake and Rich find themselves taking a serious ass beating while helping Yuna and crew on her quest to rid the world of sin. In addition to learning her (as in our) quest was basically a lie, we also get our asses kicked by Seymour, get smacked up by the Spectral Keeper, only then to earn the right to get curb stomped by Yunalesca. Jake's rage, the truth about killing Sin, Zanarkand's dreams, and a surprising amount of talk about Marvel Heroes 2015 await on the latest amazing adventure we call DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOO!!!! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website <a href="http://www.damnchocobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damnchocobo.com</a> Music for this episode - Intro: 'Time Slips Away' [At Zanarkand, Hurry!!] by DarkeSword Outro: The Heretic Anthem by Slipknot

Damn Chocobo Ep. 45: Final Fantasy X: Part 5

Secret of Mana talk starts around the 23 min mark!   Jake and Rich touch one of the non Final Fantasy RPG classics of the SNES era with the often lauded SECRET OF MANA!!! Asshole villagers, a super cool old Knight (who may or may not be a creepy molester?), weird looking goblins, an exciting new battle system, seeds of some sort (???), an impressively sneaky girl, an impressively powerful but stupid sprite thingy, and a whole lot more on the latest sweating in the summer and really exhausted but pushing on because thats the adult thing to do blast we call DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO!!!!   Music for the Episode Intro: Intro: Real Emotion (Nu Metal Remix) by AkinoRims  Intro: Secret_of_Mana_Desert_Snowstorm by Ziwtra  Outro: The Doomed by A Perfect Circle

Secret of Mana talk starts around the 23 min mark! Jake and Rich touch one of the non Final Fantasy RPG classics of the SNES era with the often lauded SECRET OF MANA!!! Asshole villagers, a super cool old Knight (who may or may not be a creepy molester?), weird looking goblins, an exciting new battle system, seeds of some sort (???), an impressively sneaky girl, an impressively powerful but stupid sprite thingy, and a whole lot more on the latest sweating in the summer and really exhausted but pushing on because thats the adult thing to do blast we call DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO!!!! Music for the Episode Intro: Intro: Real Emotion (Nu Metal Remix) by AkinoRims Intro: Secret_of_Mana_Desert_Snowstorm by Ziwtra Outro: The Doomed by A Perfect Circle

Damn Chocobo Ep. 73: Secret of Mana: Part 1

FFV talk starts around the 23 min mark.   Rich and Jake return to the many lands of Final Fantasy V to help Galuf and friends rock ExDeath's world. Power leveling jobs versus character levels, Galuf being a badass, Gilgamesh being a huge chump, Bartz's family drama, a sad little girl, a sick dragon, a dickbag tree, and a whooole lot more await on newest creepy crawly and most definitely haunted episode of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!   Intro: FFV Home Sweet Home Instrumental Cover by Orchestral Fantasy   Outro: Stranglehold by Ted Nugent (what an unexpected choice by Jake!)

FFV talk starts around the 23 min mark.   Rich and Jake return to the many lands of Final Fantasy V to help Galuf and friends rock ExDeath's world. Power leveling jobs versus character levels, Galuf being a badass, Gilgamesh being a huge chump, Bartz's family drama, a sad little girl, a sick dragon, a dickbag tree, and a whooole lot more await on newest creepy crawly and most definitely haunted episode of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!   Intro: FFV Home Sweet Home Instrumental Cover by Orchestral Fantasy   Outro: Stranglehold by Ted Nugent (what an unexpected choice by Jake!)

Damn Chocobo Ep. 86: Final Fantasy V: Part 3

Rich and Jake play fromCorel Prison to Temple of the Ancients. They travel vast distances, visiting dozens of weird ass towns, and even more irritating bosses. Featuring the introductions of Yuffie and Vincent (and an asshat named Dyne, who really sucks. Hard) awaits you in the next installment of Damn Chocobo! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website www.damnchocobo.com Music for this episode - INTRO: Mark of the Beatsmith (Mark of a Traitor) by Hy Bound(from the OC Remix FFVII album: Voices of the Life Stream. Grab the album FOR FREE at http://ff7.ocremix.org - Voices of the Lifestream) OUTRO: This City by Patrick Stump feat Lupe Fiasco

Rich and Jake play fromCorel Prison to Temple of the Ancients. They travel vast distances, visiting dozens of weird ass towns, and even more irritating bosses. Featuring the introductions of Yuffie and Vincent (and an asshat named Dyne, who really sucks. Hard) awaits you in the next installment of Damn Chocobo! Feel free to contact us a damnchocobo@gmail.com or check out our progress at the website <a href="http://www.damnchocobo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damnchocobo.com</a> Music for this episode - INTRO: Mark of the Beatsmith (Mark of a Traitor) by Hy Bound(from the OC Remix FFVII album: Voices of the Life Stream. Grab the album FOR FREE at <a href="http://ff7.ocremix.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ff7.ocremix.org</a> - Voices of the Lifestream) OUTRO: This City by Patrick Stump feat Lupe Fiasco

Damn Chocobo Ep. 5: Final Fantasy VII: Part 4

Episode starts around the 28 min mark after a lengthy semi spoiler-ey talk about the Resident Evil 2 Remake and one potentially off putting detail about Kingdom Hearts 3.   Rich and Jake ride shotgun with the super stylish crew of Final Fantasy XV as they continue their road trip and screwing across across the countryside. Lots of bumbling about, some relatively boring side quests, a huge letdown after cliffhanger, Ardyn still being a huuuuuge douche, reoccurring non-sequiturs featuring the musician Sting, the arrival of another suspiciously dressed spear wielding lady, and a lengthy ride with everyone favorite crush (and a certain muscle boi's sister) aaaaand more await on the latest power pop smash single we caaaaalll Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmnnn Chooooooocooooooooooobooooooooo!!!   Intro: Somnus - Classical Guitar Cover by Beyond the Guitar   Outro: Desert Rose by Sting

Episode starts around the 28 min mark after a lengthy semi spoiler-ey talk about the Resident Evil 2 Remake and one potentially off putting detail about Kingdom Hearts 3. Rich and Jake ride shotgun with the super stylish crew of Final Fantasy XV as they continue their road trip and screwing across across the countryside. Lots of bumbling about, some relatively boring side quests, a huge letdown after cliffhanger, Ardyn still being a huuuuuge douche, reoccurring non-sequiturs featuring the musician Sting, the arrival of another suspiciously dressed spear wielding lady, and a lengthy ride with everyone favorite crush (and a certain muscle boi's sister) aaaaand more await on the latest power pop smash single we caaaaalll Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmnnn Chooooooocooooooooooobooooooooo!!! Intro: Somnus - Classical Guitar Cover by Beyond the Guitar Outro: Desert Rose by Sting

Damn Chocobo Ep. 80: Final Fantasy XV: Part 3

FFXV talk starts after 30 minutes of Marvel Comics talk!   Jake and Rich and Gladio and Prompto and Ignis and our boy Ardyn all return to wrap up the DLC portion Final Fantasy XV. Surprise at just how good the DLCs are, how excessively masculine Gladio is, Promto's concerns about his origins, Ignis stepping up in a HUGE way, Ardyn finally being revealed to actually be awesome, and more hotness awaits on the latest additional pay per chapter or buy the season pass edition of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!   Intro: Omnis Lacrima (Symphonic Metal Cover) by FalKKonE   Intermission: Prayers for Rain by the Cure   Outro: Disguise by Motionless in White

FFXV talk starts after 30 minutes of Marvel Comics talk!   Jake and Rich and Gladio and Prompto and Ignis and our boy Ardyn all return to wrap up the DLC portion Final Fantasy XV. Surprise at just how good the DLCs are, how excessively masculine Gladio is, Promto's concerns about his origins, Ignis stepping up in a HUGE way, Ardyn finally being revealed to actually be awesome, and more hotness awaits on the latest additional pay per chapter or buy the season pass edition of DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!   Intro: Omnis Lacrima (Symphonic Metal Cover) by FalKKonE   Intermission: Prayers for Rain by the Cure   Outro: Disguise by Motionless in White

Damn Chocobo Ep. 83: Final Fantasy XV: Part 6

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