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Dragon Quest FMS7 E07 - Dragon Quest Merch Collection Part 1 (or, The One Where Yuji Horii Sends Austin a Letter)Today we're taking a look and talking about some of the really cool stuff in Austin's DQ collection, like his DQ Tact Super Famicom box (you read that right!), as well as other rare things like his Kenshin Dragon Quest plug-and-play set and how it serendipitously made its way from Japan to south Florida without him even being involved. And way more! Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/@dragonquest.fmWatch on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@dqfmMusic and sound effects copyright Square Enix.2025-03-2136 min

Dragon Quest FMS7 E05 - Patron Request Episode: Dream DQ Spin-offs That Could Be A Success!At the request of our lovely patron Jeff the Seamonkey, we're talking about DQ Spin-offs that could actually be a success rather than just niche cult classics. It's a lot of fun to get the ideas flowing, and BJ cannot stop thinking about all the various cozy DQ games that could exist. Oh, and Austin was wrong about Ron Glass. He apologizes.Let us know in the comments or on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bjkgames.com and https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:br3d32fstn5qjzmmqplcwww6 (not sure what's up with Austin's Bsky handle, but...2025-02-1433 min

Dragon Quest FMS7 E04 - Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: Overview Chat Part 7 (Post-Game Extravaganza feat. Ron Glass)Get a 45% discount on the Magic Mind Austin talks about at https://magicmind.com/dragonjan This will probably be our final DQ3 remake episode for a while, at least until BJ finds his Switch and stops being a total goober. The post-game of DQ3 is really cool, though it can get frustrating if you're working on doing it to 100% completion. What have your experiences been with the postgame, and were you like Austin and the superboss? Want to know what that means? And just who is Ron Glass? Gotta listen to find out! Let us...2025-02-0735 min

Dragon Quest FMS07 E03 - Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake: Overview Chat Part 6 (The Tragic Tale of Austin and The Godbird)Be sure to snag your Magic Mind discount for 45% off at https://magicmind.com/dragonjan What's that in up in the sky? It is a flying whale? An airship? No! It's Austin riding the slowest flying mount in JRPG history--the Godbird (also known as the Everbird). We talk about a lot this week, including travel times, the end of the game, finding more orbs, and retracing your steps. It's a fun time! Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, too, at https://youtube.com/@dqfm, and let us know what you think! Intro/outro...2025-01-3133 min

Dragon Quest FMS7 E01 - What to Expect from Dragon Quest in 2025Get a 45% discount on the Magic Mind Austin talks about at https://magicmind.com/dragonjan Welcome to Season 7! How cool is that? There's a lot going on with Dragon Quest in 2025, and we talk about everything we know about, as well as things we're hoping for. Will we see DQ12 this year? How are the DQ 1 and 2 HD-2D remakes coming along and when are they going to be released? Is Beej finally gonna get some DQ Monsters games he's only dreamed of from the Japanese 3DS? We discuss it all in this week's episode, and hope...2025-01-1632 min

Dragon Quest FMS6 E27 - DQFM Classics: Austin Goes to Hell (Moonbrooke) - "I hate you, and you're gonna live in the snow."This week, we're unable to record because life, so here's the DQB2 original playthrough episode where Austin felt like he was in hell. Enjoy! We know he sure didn't! -- Don't miss our Patron-exclusive minisodes at patreon.com/dragonquestfm⁠ This will be our final episode (for now) on the wonderful Dragon Quest Builders 2! If you haven’t listened to our previous two episodes about the game, be sure to check those out (episodes (9 and 10). Today, we’re talking about the final parts of the game and our final thoughts. Fair warnin...2024-09-0646 min

Dragon Quest FMS6 E24 - Dragon Quest 6 Deep Dive (Part Four: The One Where Austin Flies A Bed)This week, we're finishing up our DQ6 deep dive, and talking about vocations and monsters. Austin talks about flying on a bed, watching Little Nemo, and being scared of children's cartoons (and Beej doesn't judge because he is, too.) You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM 2024-08-1626 min

Dragon Quest FMS6 E7 - Catching Up With Sand Land Demo, FF7 Rebirth, & Dragon Quest 6This week, Austin and B.J. are finally able to catch up with what they've been doing lately. We kick things off talking about the Sand Land demo, then pivot to us both playing FF7 Rebirth, and why we're both really just playing Dragon Quest 6 instead (or replaying, in Austin's case). You can support this podcast on Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM 2024-03-2230 min

Dragon Quest FMS5 E12 - Beej's Guide To Every Dragon Quest Game (Plus Some Hot Takes & Austin Too)This week, we're flipping the script and B.J. is giving us his run-through of mainline Dragon Quest titles, plus hot takes like #paradegate and hating fish. Austin does the Shameless Self Promotion song because everything is backwards. You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM 2023-03-2450 min

Dragon Quest FMS4 E46 - DQFM Classics - Making Dragon Quest Stuff With Elinzia, The Crafting RogueThis week, Austin and B.J. are both sick but please enjoy this classic episode from a couple years ago where Elinzia, the Crafting Rogue sat down with Austin to discuss making Dragon Quest stuff! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM 2022-12-1637 min

Dragon Quest FMS3 E45 - SMTFM - "Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 Helped Me With SMT V"This week, Austin and B.J. are discussing SMT V. Don't worry, there's no spoilers because B.J. hasn't played it yet either. We also talk about ways it's similar to the Dragon Quest series (of course) and why playing Monsters Joker 2 helped Austin in SMT. Plus, some stuff about Squid Game, Tales of Arise, and a Mariah Carey Christmas movie. 2021-11-1937 min

Dragon Quest FMS3 E40 - Dragon Quest Catch-Up: DQ X Offline, Dai Mobile Game, DQ Heroes (& Spider-Man, For Some Reason)This week, Austin and B.J. catch up on the latest news surrounding Dragon Quest X Offline and the new Dai mobile game. Austin also shares where he's at in his replaying of Dragon Quest Heroes. Plus, we talk about Spider-Man (the PS4 game and the Sam Raimi films) for just a few minutes, cigarette ads from the 1960s, a Fatboy Slim album from the '90s, and a whole lot more. So, sit back and reminisce with us about a whole lotta stuff! 2021-10-0837 min

Dragon Quest FMS3 E38 - Tales of Arise & DQ XI ("Sexy Hoots and Meat Harvests")This week, we talk a lot about Tales of Arise, which Austin has been playing a lot (and loving) recently. It actually has more in common with Dragon Quest XI than you might think. Plus, Dai and Dragon Quest XII news updates, fishing in JRPGs, and a whole lot of other stuff! You can find Kevin's YouTube channel by clicking here. The link to Austin's newest Dragon Quest 12 post can be found here. You can support this podcast by visiting our Patreon. 2021-09-2436 min

Dragon Quest FMS3 E32 - Dragon Quest Newcomer Q&A With AustinThis week, we compiled a list of questions newcomers may have about the Dragon Quest series. So, if you've got friends who are new to the series, share this episode with them! We took questions from folks online like on Twitter and Patreon and Austin tried his best to answer them. But don't worry, if you're a longtime fan, you can still enjoy this episode! If you want to support this podcast, please visit Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM Or chat with us on Twitter @DragonQuestFM 2021-08-1334 min

Dragon Quest FMS3 E19 - Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 (Part Four: "Thanks, Drake!")This week on Dragon Quest FM, Austin and B.J. discuss the news of the upcoming Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary livestream, speculate on DQ12, and then dive into discussing Austin's final thoughts on Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 now that he's beaten the game. Plus, hear from other DQMJ2 fans to hear their thoughts on the game as well! Remember, you can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM You can also find us on Twitter @DragonQuestFM 2021-05-1432 min

JRPGs and Me18 - Final Fantasy IX (PlayStation)This time on JRPGs and Me, Austin is talking about Final Fantasy IX! So if you love Vivi (and you should) and all the rest of the FF9, gang be sure to check out this episode! Want to hear about Tetra Master, Chocobo Hot & Cold, and why ATEs make the game SO much better? That's included here as well. Remember, you can find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin Music curtesy of bensound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-05-0817 min

Dragon Quest FMS3 E16 - Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 (Part One: "This game is like pizza...")This week, Austin and B.J. are talking about Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 on the Nintendo DS. Austin is starting the game for the very first time and telling B.J. (and you guys!) all about his first impressions of it. From starting out on the Albatross airship, exploring Treepidation, avoiding giant worms, and getting lost on the way to the Doubtback - hear all about it right here! You can find us on Twitter @DragonQuestFM You can also support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM 2021-04-2334 min

JRPGs and Me17 - Yakuza: Like A Dragon (PS4, PS5, Xbox)This week on JRPGs and Me, Austin is talking about Yakuza: Like a Dragon and how this seventh entry in the series leaves behind the beat 'em up gameplay from previous games and turns Yakuza 7 into one of the best JRPGs of all time! As usual, story spoilers are kept to a minimum. So even if you haven't played the game yet, you can still enjoy the episode! You can find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin Music appears curtesy of bensound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...2021-03-2215 min

Dragon Quest FMS3 E8 - Young Yangus & The Mysterious Dungeon With Ryan MolinaThis week on Dragon Quest FM, Ryan Molina is helping Austin co-host the podcast. Ryan is here to tell Austin - and everyone else - about the Young Yangus spin-off game that's only available in Japanese. So, if you've ever been interested in hearing about what Yangus was up to in his younger days, as well as how the spin-off connects to Dragon Quest VIII, be sure to listen! You can find Ryan on Twitter @ThatRyanMolina and check out his Dragon Quest videos at YouTube.com/BattleGeekPlus. You can also check out Ryan's DQ fansite RyanQuest.com.2021-02-2627 min

JRPGs and Me16 - Bravely Default (Nintendo 3DS)Season Two of JRPGs and Me is kicking off with Bravely Default, a 3DS title that started off as a Final Fantasy spin-off before becoming its own successful series. This was a long time coming, since Austin started the game back in 2017 before finally finishing it up over the 2020 holidays. From characters to crystals, there's a lot to cover! Remember, you can find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin Music is curtesy of bensound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-02-2218 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E51 - Dragon Quest VII Deep Dive (Episode Five): Final Bosses & Final Thoughts + Austin's Favorite Games of 2020Happy New Year! In the final episode of Season Two (and the last episode of our Deep Dive into Dragon Quest VII), Austin shares some of his final thoughts on the game. He also discusses some of the memorable monsters and bosses from DQ 7 that people submitted to us on Twitter. Then, it's off to talking about the final confrontation with Orgodemir! After that, Austin recounts his favorite games that released in 2020, discussing RPGs like Genshin Impact, Trails of Cold Steel III, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and more! We made it through 2020, y'all! Now, it's...2021-01-0122 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E50 - Dragon Quest VII Deep Dive (Episode Four): Human and Monster VocationsIt’s week four of our deep dive into Dragon Quest VII! This week, Austin is talking about all the fun human and monster vocations in the game, as well as celebrating the holidays by giving away a PSN/Xbox/or Nintendo eShop gift card to one of our Patrons - just as a way of saying thanks for your support this past year! As usual, we also took to Twitter to ask people what they’re favorite vocations were in Dragon Quest VII - and you guys did not disappoint! There are some spoilers in this epis...2020-12-2428 min

JRPGs and Me15 - Blue Dragon (Xbox 360)In this episode of JRPGs and Me, Austin is raving about Blue Dragon, the turn-based fantasy RPG from Final Fantasy's Hironobu Sakaguchi and Dragon Quest/ Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama. With a great soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu and some interesting gameplay mechanics, Blue Dragon is one of the standout video games on the Xbox 360. From Marumaro's LOUD talking to Mechat fights and more, Austin gives a spoiler-free rundown of Blue Dragon - and highly recommends checking it out for yourself if you haven't play it yet. Remember to talk to Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin 2020-12-1921 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E49 - Dragon Quest VII Deep Dive (Episode Three): Towns and TownsfolkIt’s Week Three of our Deep Dive into Dragon Quest VII! This week, we’re talking about the towns (and some of the townsfolk) who make the past and present of Dragon Quest VII so darn memorable. Once again, B.J. is out, so this’ll be another solo episode from Austin. Now, as usual, we went to Twitter to ask folks about their favorite (or least favorite) towns in DQ 7. Link to Twitter thread is here. Austin's notable towns include Nottagen, Pilchard Bay, Emberdale, Wilted Heart, and Buccanham. Plus, he discusses some of this...2020-12-1825 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E48 - Dragon Quest VII Deep Dive (Episode Two): The Legacy of Dragon Warrior VIIThis week on Dragon Quest FM, Austin is taking a close look at Dragon Warrior VII and its legacy. The PS1 game shattered records in Japan but is heavily criticized for its graphics and pacing. Still, the game holds up fairly well in 2020, and Austin takes a look at the differences between the PS1 and 3DS versions of the game. This episode actually follows the structure of his other podcast, JRPGs and Me, which you can listen to if you like the set up of this week. B.J. should be back next week to discuss towns...2020-12-1128 min

JRPGs and Me14 - Breath of Fire II (SNES)This time on JRPGs and Me, Austin is talking about Breath of Fire II, which released on the SNES. From the diversity of the playable characters (dog people, cat people, frog people, planet people...) to the town-building mechanic that makes the game so much fun, Austin discusses it all. So, whether you've played this Super Nintendo classic a million times or never before, there's still something to enjoy. Find Austin on Twitter @Dragonquaustin or Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM Music curtesy of bensound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest w...2020-11-3000 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E46 - Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive AustinLike Veronica in DQ11, this week's episode is a little short. Austin is sick, so Beej recorded up a little something by himself. He talks about all the improvements Dragon Quest XI S has over the vanilla version - and why he thinks the game is still worth buying (again) on PS4 and Xbox One. Remember, you can talk to us directly on Twitter @DragonQuestFM And help support the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM 2020-11-2713 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E43 - Dragon Quest Translation: "Let's Stick Our Hands In That Bear Trap"This week, we’re talking about translation and localization in Dragon Quest games. It’s a bit of a touchy subject with some fans. I compared it to putting my hand in a beartrap a while back. It’s like, you can’t please everyone, and no matter, you’re losing a few fingers. So let’s put our hands into that bear trap! It all goes back to early Dragon Quest games. Everyone talked in Ye Olde English. Which we both kinda hate. Turns out, Yuji Horii does too! Here's the link to Polygon article where he says this...2020-11-0641 min

JRPGs and Me13 - Star Ocean First Departure R (Nintendo Switch, PS4)This time on JRPGs and Me, Austin is discussing the first Star Ocean game. Specifically, the remastered version of the remake, which is called Star Ocean First Departure R. He also talks about the series as a whole, and how the first entry stacks up against the other installments in the series. Remember, you can find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin and listen to his other podcast, Dragon Quest FM Music is curtesy of bensound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-11-0200 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E41 - Dragon Quest Tact Early Access ImpressionsAustin had some top secret access on iOS and B.J. got selected for it on Google Play Store. So today, we’re talking about it! Austin was able to write about it for work, so read his ScreenRant article here: https://screenrant.com/dragon-quest-tact-preview-monster-collecting-mechanics/ Monsters and Gameplay It’s like Pokemon meets FF Tactics, but all simplified for a mobile game (for good and bad). Collecting monsters is cool, and it almost makes Austin want a strategy-based combat system in the upcoming Erik and Mia DQM game. Almost. We love the monster desig...2020-10-2338 min

JRPGs and Me12 - Dragon Warrior (NES)This week on JRPGs and Me, Austin is discussing Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest) on the NES! He talks about which version of the game is better, why he loves Dragon Quest so much, and how this game helped launch the entire JRPG genre! If you want to read more about Dragon Quest, be sure to check out The Dragon Quest Book, available now on Amazon! Remember, you can find Austin on Twitter @Dragonquaustin and at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM Music appears courtesy of bensound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest w...2020-10-1900 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E39 - Dragon Quest Tact, Adventures of Dai, and Amiibo ("The Funko Pop tastes better.")This week on Dragon Quest FM, we're talking about a whole lotta DQ stuff! First off, B.J. got the new Hero amiibo. He tells Austin (and you guys) all about it. This leads to arguably the weirdest segment we've ever done, in which B.J. starts licking all sorts of action figures to see which tastes best. After that, it's off to discussing Dragon Quest Tact, which is coming West! Woohoo! Hear our thoughts on the upcoming mobile game, and how Austin won a DQ Tact prize pack from Japan (but doesn't have it yet). Plus...2020-10-0945 min

JRPGs and Me11 - Skies of Arcadia (Dreamcast, GameCube)This time on JRPGs and Me: Austin is raving about Skies of Arcadia, which celebrated its 20th Anniversary this week! From four-member parties to turn-based combat, this game has everything Austin loves in a JRPG. It also has a TON of exploration, which is yet another reason he loves it so much. Austin also talks about why there hasn't been a remake or remaster for Skies of Arcadia (yet, anyway) and why he hopes we'll get one soon. Plus, sky pirates! Find Austin on Twitter @Dragonquaustin and on Patreon at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM ...2020-10-0700 min

JRPGs and Me10 - Rogue Galaxy (PS2)In this episode of JRPGs and Me, Austin is talking about Level-5's Rogue Galaxy. It's one of the best (and few) standalone JRPGs on the PS2. Despite having some serious flaws, Austin enjoyed it a lot. The biggest question, though: Does 40 hours of fun get ruined by a terrible ending? Or can the game still be enjoyed regardless. Whether it's weird bug catching mini-games, or an buff dude with a bulldog's head, Austin's got Rogue Galaxy covered. Find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin or at DragonQuestAustin.com Music by bensound.com --- This episode...2020-09-1920 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E36 - BFFs 4-Eva: Best Friends and Boon Companions in Dragon Quest This week, we’re returning to our discussion on archetypes in DQ games. For our second episode in the series, we’re focusing on the booniest of all boon companions...the best friend. The BFF. The bro. The chosen family. Basically...Beej and Austin. But first, we have a brand-new Patreon patron to give a REAL NICE THANK YOU to...Matt Reibach! What’s a best friend archetype? Well, you gotta listen to know the full deal. But while it may sound like a side-kick...the boon companion, the BFF, the bestie is a lot...2020-09-1840 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E35 - Who is the Best Dragon Quest NPC? ("It's Much More Fun to Talk to a Cow") This week, we’re talking all about the unsung NPCs in Dragon Quest games. From our favorites, to icons, to weird oddities we’ve stumbled upon in the games. We also have a new Patron! Real nice thank you to KevinOnline! So...we have two questions. Does Dragon Quest have the best NPCs? And of those, who is the best Dragon Quest NPC? Other games have good NPCs that feel like real characters. Trails of Cold Steel has some pretty good NPCs, and so does FF IX. But they aren’t necessarily iconic like bun...2020-09-1136 min

JRPGs and Me9 - Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel (PS Vita, PS3, PS4, and PC)It's JRPGs and Me! In this episode, Austin discusses the first Trails of Cold Steel in the long-running Legend of Heroes series. From sharing his favorite characters, talking about the turn-based combat, and why Laura is infinitely better than Alisa, and why Machias is a turd, this episode has it all! Like usual, the story portions are spoiler free, so even if you've never played the game, you can listen to Austin talk about it without having the plot ruined. Follow Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin and check out his blog at DragonQuestAustin.com! ...2020-08-3118 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E32 - Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Manga (#SpitefulManga 2: The Sequel) It's been a year since we did a specifically manga episode, so this week...we're talking about manga! And anime! Particularly, about The Adventures of Dai, or Dai no Daibouken. Dai no Daibouken ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1989 to 1996, in what became one of their most popular manga ever. WSJ didn't originally intend to be more than the first volume, then it was incredibly popular. So they did a second. Then they did it for real and made a continuous story...for, like, 330 chapters. In English, however, we only have access to fan translations...2020-08-2135 min

JRPGs and Me8 - Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (PS3)In this episode of JRPGs and Me, Austin is talking all about Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. From stand-up comedian fairies, riding purple dragons, an Animal Farm-inspired city, and a Christmas village named Yule, let's talk about one of the best JRPGs to ever release! Austin also explores the history of the growing series, explores the game's relationship to Kingdom Hearts and a Stephen King novel, and raves about Mr. Drippy! Everyone should love Mr. Drippy! Find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin Music appears courtesy of bensound.com --- This episode is...2020-08-1719 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E30 - Chrono Trigger is a Dragon Quest Game, Right?This week, we're talking about Dragon Quest's first cousin once removed...Chrono Trigger. With the 25th anniversary of its North American release coming up in just a few days, we thought that there was no better time to talk about a game that was created by Yuji Horii and Akira Toriyama -- two of the masterminds behind our favorite JRPG series. Beej loves Chrono Trigger for a number of reasons, but Austin is a newcomer to the title, and his opinions vary. We might even get a #ChronoGate out of some of them. We discuss everything from...2020-08-0754 min

JRPGs and Me7 - Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)This time on JRPGs and Me, Austin is talking about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Austin talks about the history behind the Xeno series, the lengths it took to get Xenoblade Chronicles in the West, and how the Definitive Edition differs from the original game on the Wii. Plus, at the end of the episode, he recounts all the things he loved about Future Connected, the new epilogue to the game that's brand new to the Definitive Edition. Music is curtesy of bensound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest w...2020-08-0319 min

JRPGs and Me6 - Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360)It's JRPGs and Me! In today's episode, Austin is talking all about Tales of Vesperia, the 10th entry in the mainline Tales series. Austin discusses why he missed the game the first time around on the Xbox 360 and why the Definitive Edition that came out in 2019 is really great. As usual, there's plenty of background info on the game and personal experiences to share! Be sure to check out Dragon Quest FM and talk to Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...2020-07-2717 min

Dragon Quest FMS E28 - Listener Q & A (Part One: Austin's Answers)It's time for our annual listener Q & A! This week, B.J. is still out because of his jaw, so we split our answers into two separate episodes. He'll be back next week to give his answers on everything. This week, though, Austin answered a wide variety of questions regarding Dragon Quest XI, speculating on XII, dreaming about Heroes 3 and Builders 3, and just what about Dragon Quest was so appealing to him in the first place. You can find the link to the Dragon Quest Art tumblr talked about in this episode by clicking this...2020-07-2427 min

JRPGs and Me5 - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (GameCube)It's JRPGs and Me! This time around, the JRPG is Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, which came out for GameCube in 2004. Austin starts the episode by talking about the history of the series, Super Mario RPG and Squaresoft, and the Golden Age of the Paper Mario series. Then it's straight into discussing plot highlights, characters like Goombella and Koops, and favorite moments like the classic whodunit aboard the Excess Express! You can talk to Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin and check him out on Dragon Quest FM each week. Music is curtesy of...2020-07-2017 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E27 - Dragon Quest IV Deep Dive (Episode Four): Towns, Translations, and Final ThoughtsIt's our fourth and final episode of our Deep Dive into Dragon Quest IV! This week, B.J. injured his jaw and can't talk, so he wrote up his thoughts and Austin reads them aloud in the show. We kick things off by giving a REAL NICE THANK YOU to our newest (and anonymous) Patreon patron. Is it someone famous? Yuji Horii, maybe? Ehhh...probably not, no. For the first part of the episode, we talk about some of our favorite towns like Riverton and Zenithia, dungeons like the Mamon Mines, and random NPCs like P...2020-07-1733 min

JRPGs and Me4 - Fantasy Life (3DS)It's episode four of JRPGs and Me! This episode is all about Fantasy Life, the game from Level-5 that's equal parts life simulator and fantasy RPG. During the cast, Austin discusses Level-5, Fantasy Life's "Life" class system, Bliss Points, getting two dogs to match his irl ones, and buying a house in Port Puerto! And will we ever get a true sequel? Maybe on on Switch? You can find Austin on Twitter @DragonQuaustin. Music is curtesy of bensound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...2020-07-1317 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E26 - Dragon Quest IV Deep Dive (Episode Three): Monsters and VillainsIt's week three of our Deep Dive into Dragon Quest IV! This time around, we're discussing the monsters and villains we liked, loved, and hated (to fight, at least). In the first part of the show, we discuss Austin's latest DQ swag, like the Ukulele Tab book and Slime teapot, and then we dive straight into the iconic monsters like the king slime that got their start in DQ IV! From there, we talk about some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) monsters and bosses in the game! In the second half of the show, we...2020-07-1050 min $Let\'s Talk About Life with Harrison King$ Let's Talk About Life with Harrison King1 - Confidence Starts Within with Austin KingWelcome to the Let's Talk About Life podcast by Don't Settle with Harrison King. This podcast is designed to discuss absolutely anything having to do with life, with an aim to help you listen, learn, and grow. We talk about topics that aren't always discussed in day to day life and we invite you to critically analyze these topics along with us!In this very special first episode, we're joined by guest Austin King, who has overcome significant struggles with his own self-worth, and self-confidence. We delve into why lacking confidence can be a struggle, and how...2020-07-0849 min

JRPGs and Me3 - Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout (Nintendo Switch)It's episode three of JRPGs and Me! In this episode, Austin experiments (see what I did there?) with his first Atelier game, which focuses on alchemy through crafting and gathering. There's also plenty of combat, which Austin talks about quite a bit, too. Early in the episode, Austin shares some fun facts about the game and the series, and then he's recapping his experiences with the game. Toward the end, Austin discusses why he thinks Atelier Ryza makes a great game to play if you're completely new to the series like he was. Remember, you...2020-07-0617 min

JRPGs and Me2 - The Legend of Dragoon (Playstation)It's episode two of JRPGs and Me! This time around, Austin is discussing one of his favorite JRPGs of ALL TIME: The Legend of Dragoon, which originally released on the Playstation in 2000 in the U.S. In the beginning, we explore the big names associated with the game and some behind-the-scenes fun facts that go along with Sony pushing to get a successful new IP. During the personal experiences part of the show, Austin talks about the way The Legend of Dragoon pulled bits from other, more famous JRPGs to make a nice Greatest Hits...2020-07-0618 min

JRPGs and Me1 - Final Fantasy III (Nintendo DS)It's the first episode of JRPGs and Me! In this episode, Austin talks all about Final Fantasy III on the Nintendo DS. After starting it in 2006, he finally bought the game again and played it this year. First Facts Let's talk about the big names associated with FF3, as well as some of the behind-the-scenes info. Austin also talks about some of the differences between the original Famicom version and the DS remake, and a little bit of the history around the series in the U.S. What's It All...2020-07-0519 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E25 - Dragon Quest IV Deep Dive (Episode Two): Characters and CompanionsIt's week two of our Deep Dive into Dragon Quest IV! This week, we're talking all about the main characters and playable companions that make this game so great. Warning: There are lots of spoilers for DQ IV in this episode! First, we talk about the Dragon Quest X event that's happening in Final Fantasy XIV this month, as well as how you can play it for free! And after that bit of news, we dive right into discussing the memorable main characters in the game. In the second half of the show...2020-07-0356 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E23 - Final Fantasy XIV vs. Dragon Quest XThis week, we're bringing you another one of our "vs." episodes! This time around, we're comparing two Square Enix MMORPGs we love: Final Fantasy XIV and Dragon Quest X. Turns out, they have a LOT in common! We also compare them to other MMOs we've played, like Neverwinter, Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft, and Star Wars: The Old Republic. We discuss things like job systems, story beats, combat, housing, and other game mechanics. Plus, we talk about the probability (or lack thereof) of a DQ X release in English. We also discuss...2020-06-1951 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E22 - Fortune Street, Itadaki Street, and Slime BankruptcyThis week on Dragon Quest FM we're talking about Fortune Street for the Wii, and the Itadaki Street series of games! For the third time in the podcast's history, B.J. and Austin are in the same room again! We start the episode by giving some quick facts about the series. Then, Austin shares how he and his wife Grace got super into Fortune Street during quarantine. Because of a family emergency, they had to fly back to TN, which meant they also go to play it a bit with B.J. and his wife, Jennifer. We...2020-06-1236 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E21 - Austin's Quarantine Cast Mini-CompilationThis week, we are doing something a little different. Austin has a family emergency, and we have been unable to record a new episode. But that doesn't mean you don't get cool stuff to listen to. We've compiled some of the best of Austin's DQ Quarantine Cast and put them together for you to hear as one long episode. Make sure that you check out our Patreon page where you can listen to all fifty (50!!) episodes of Austin's quarantine cast at https://patreon.com/dragonquestfm and best of all...lots of them are Public! Some are patron-exclusive...2020-06-0542 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E19 - All About the Luminary (Dragon Quest XI Character Spotlight)Welcome to Dragon Quest FM! This week, it's our final character spotlight for Dragon Quest XI, and it's all about the Luminary! We start the episode by discussing the various ways we used him in combat, whether we think he's TOO powerful, and our favorite alt outfits. Then, we head over to Twitter to see why everyone else loves him. Special thanks to everyone who participated! Then, we discuss the hair. Most people hate it, but Austin loves it. This starts a debate over the best designed DQ protagonists (our opinions vary greatly). We talk...2020-05-2247 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E17 - All About Jade (Dragon Quest XI Character Spotlight)This week, we're talking all about Jade! We start the episode by talking about the ways we used Jade in combat, the alt outfits we loved (or didn't love), and how our play styles varied. After that, it's off to the Internet to find out why YOU love Jade so much! Thanks to everyone who submitted answers! We also have a new Patreon patron, Elinzia! (She is a co-host of the to podcast, which also provides good DQ content.) We give a shoutout to her, talk about Austin's daily mini-cast episodes, and announce the winner o...2020-05-0845 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E16 - All About Rab (Dragon Quest XI Character Spotlight)In this week's episode, we're talking all about Rab, the dirty old grandpa you can't help but love! We start the episode by discussing how we used Rab in combat, and then we talk about our favorite outfits for him. After that, we take to Twitter again to see why YOU love Rab so much. Thanks to everyone who replied! Austin is working on a Dragon Quest. He's currently gathering up stories from within the fandom. So if you've got a story to share, head over to dragonquestaustin.com for more details. You can email...2020-05-0145 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E15 - All About Sylvando, Darling (Dragon Quest XI Character Spotlight)This week on Dragon Quest FM we're celebrating Sylvando! He is everyone's favorite character (well, maybe not everyone, but he ranked #1 in the poll from Famitsu), and he has some of the most personality of any JRPG character we've ever seen. Or maybe even any video game character, if we're being honest. Austin says that Sylvando is his favorite video game character ever. Ever. Possibly (probably?) even surpassing Vivi from Final Fantasy IX. Which is absurd because he is insanely in love with FFIX. That's high praise. We discuss the various outfits that Sylvando has...2020-04-2443 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E14 - All About Serena (Dragon Quest XI Character Spotlight)This week, we’re talking about Veronica’s other half, her twin sister Serena. Like Veronica, Serena is a Keeper from Arboria. Serena is the sweeter, more naive of the twins. She follows Veronica around, which is ironic since Veronica now has the appearance of a child. You’d expect it to go the other way. She is the priest in terms of classic DQ vocations and is voiced by Jessica Clark, whose credits include being a regular on Versailles and appearances in other BBC shows like Call the Midwife. Serena’s outfits The Danc...2020-04-1742 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E12 - All About Erik (Dragon Quest XI Character Spotlight)Character Spotlights for the cast of Dragon Quest XI! We’re going in the order that they join our hero’s party, so this first week is all about Erik! REAL NICE THANK YOU to our two new patrons, Citrus C and Matthias! We appreciate you so much, You rock. Keep in mind that we have LOTS OF SPOILERS AHEAD! Each character in XI, although not officially designated with a job, has a job that goes back to classic DQ vocations. Erik is a thief. But who is Erik? A bl...2020-04-0333 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E11 - Questin' in the QuarantineIt's a new week, and both Austin and B.J. have been in quarantine (like a lot of folks out there). So what have we been doing with our time? Well, for a lot of it, we've been playing Final Fantasy XIV (on the Leviathan server, if you're interested). Austin has been putting out the Daily Quarantine Cast on our Patreon page, and he's been playing quite a bit of Dragon Quest X. That's what a lot of this episode is about: discussing all the cool stuff that he's seen during his travels into the Dwarf area a...2020-03-2733 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E10 -Dragon Quest X (Part Two): With Ryan Molina From Battle Geek Plus!This week, we continue our discussion of Dragon Quest X. We bring in a special guest, Ryan Molina, from Battle Geek Plus on YouTube, to help us out with our DQ10 questions and to share his own Dragon Quest stories with us. Ryan has been playing DQ10 for several months now and is over halfway through all of the content the five versions have to offer! We also ask Ryan questions, like how did he get into Dragon Quest, what's his favorite DQ game, and what got him into playing Dragon Quest X in the first place...2020-03-2042 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E9- Dragon Quest X (Part One): Austin in AstoltiaThis week on Dragon Quest FM we're discussing Dragon Quest X! Austin started the game on Nintendo Switch a few weeks ago, and B.J. booted it up over the weekend. Yes, the game is still completely in Japanese, but you can play it without a VPN and the trial version lets you get through all of the content of 1.0 and more! If you want to read how to do that, you can read all about it right here. Picking up from last week, we start our discussion with how to play the game itself. Austin breaks...2020-03-1342 min

Dragon Quest FMS2E8: Snack World vs. Dragon Quest of the StarsThis week, we’re talking about two games we’ve been playing a ton: Level’-5’s Snack World and the mobile game Dragon Quest of the Stars! Last week, we geeked out over Dragon Quest of the Stars. Since then, we’ve spent a quite a bit of time with the game. So, this week we share where we’re at in the main story, our progress against defeating the Dragonlord and Malroth, and cool gear drops we’ve gotten. We also give a REAL NICE THANK YOU to Lindsey Dohse, our newest patron. We announce the winner of our...2020-03-0646 min

Dragon Quest FMS2E7 - Dragon Quest of the Stars (First Impressions)This week on Dragon Quest FM, we're geeking out about the new mobile RPG, Dragon Quest of the Stars! The game released on the night of February 24 for us, so we we managed to log in quite a few hours before recording the episode. As usual, our play styles are really different. B.J. is chugging through content and unlocking stuff left and right, while Austin is sidetracked by side quests. We discuss the combat system, treasure maps, RNG, "Gacha" mechanics, cool gear, and new characters. Along the way, find out our honest opinions about the dirty ol...2020-02-2847 min

Dragon Quest FMS2E6 - "Dragon Quest: Your Story" is on Netflix! And We've Seen It!This week, we're discussing Dragon Quest Your Story, the movie that released on Netflix on February 13, 2020. We were both super excited to watch it (Austin watched it three times already), so this week's episode is all about the first-ever Dragon Quest movie! Warning: There will be spoilers--and lots of 'em! So, if you haven't watched the movie yet, you maybe want to boot up Netflix first and then listen to this episode. We start things off with a REAL NICE THANK YOU to our newest Patreon patron, Chris Rowland. Then, we jump right into discussing the beginning p...2020-02-2152 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E5 - Ten Reasons We Love Dragon Quest! (Valentine's Day Special)Welcome to a special Valentine's Day episode of Dragon Quest FM! This week, we're counting down the Ten Reasons We LOVE Dragon Quest. B.J. was sick and didn't have a voice, so Austin's wife Grace fills in for him. It's Valentine's, after all, so it makes perfect sense! So, what's our top ten reasons for loving DQ? You'll have to listen to find out! Plus, we share comments from folks online who were kind enough to share their own reasons for loving Dragon Quest: whether it's that special feeling you get from playing the games, the...2020-02-1432 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E4 - "Legend of the Hero Abel" Anime Follow-Up DiscussionWelcome to our follow-up episode on the Dragon Quest anime series, Legend of the Hero Abel. Once again, this is a mostly spoiler-free discussion of the show, and what we’ve seen so. In today’s episode we’re concentrating on how the anime series ties into Dragon Quest 3, and even DQ 4 and DQ 6, neither of which had released when the anime originally aired. We wanted to discuss it last week, and just kinda ran out of time, so this week we’re doing an entire episode on it! We also have a new logo...2020-02-0631 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E3 - "Legend of the Hero Abel" Anime DiscussionWelcome to a special anime-focused episode of Dragon Quest FM! This week, we're discussing the Dragon Quest anime series, known as The Legend of the Hero Abel. The first thirteen episodes aired in English as Dragon Warrior in the early '90s, and we've been streaming the Japanese episodes with English subtitles. We've also been discussing this a TON in our Binge Club of the anime on Twitter and Discord, which you can still join! In this week's (mostly) spoiler free episode, we're discussing the main characters of the anime, how the anime ties into games within...2020-01-3135 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E2 - Starting Dragon Quest Monsters JokerThis week, Austin starts playing Dragon Quest Monsters Joker on the Nintendo DS and talks to B.J. about it. While keeping spoilers to a minimum, we cover the first three hours of the game and Austin's initial impressions of the first few islands. But first! We kick off our episode with updates for Dragon Quest Your Story movie on Netflix, Dragon Quest of the Stars on mobile, and the new Dragon Quest Monsters game! So if you're looking for a news round-up, look no further than the first few minutes! Link to the free...2020-01-2540 min

Dragon Quest FMS2 E1 - Dragon Quest in 2020!Welcome to Season Two of Dragon Quest FM! To kick off the new year, we're discussing all the confirmed and rumored Dragon Quest content we're getting in 2020, plus the surprises we may get before the year is up! Austin was sick, but we didn't let that stop us from nerding out about our favorite series! A lot of this episode is based off of a blog post Austin did a few weeks ago, which you find right here. Remember you can support us on Patreon by clicking this link.2020-01-1735 min

Dragon Quest FMS1E32 - Dragon Quest IX Deep Dive (Episode Three): Let's Talk About Monsters, Bosses, and the Krak Pot!Welcome to our third episode of our deep dive into Dragon Quest IX! This week, we're talking about crafting with the Krak Pot. Austin and B.J. share their stories of crafting in other Dragon Quest games, too, and find out how the Krak Pot stacks up against the likes of the Fun-Sized Forge in XI or the alchemy pot in VIII! We also talk about monsters--A LOT! Dragon Quest IX introduced a whole lot of new monsters. Some of them we love (like the Slime Stack), and some make us feel weird (like the Trigertaur). After...2019-12-2732 min

Dragon Quest FMS1E31-Dragon Quest IX Deep Dive (Episode Two): Let's Talk About Vocations, Costumes, and the Quester's RestWelcome to our second episode of our Deep Dive into Dragon Quest IX! This week, we're talking about Alltrades Abbey and the Quester's Rest! We also discuss our favorite costumes (and there are a TON to choose from), and which Vocations we used the most in our separate playthroughs. We also discuss topics suggested to us by Twitter, from the likes of @sackchief, @gameapartment1C, and @kentonagbone. Oh, and Austin recounts his favorite DQ IX Seth Green commercial. "It's a poncho!" Be sure to enter our monthly giveaways by becoming a Patreon patron: https://www...2019-12-2343 min

Dragon Quest FMS1E30 - Dragon Quest IX Deep Dive (Episode One): Let's Talk About Characters!Welcome to our first episode in our "Deep Dive" series. For the next few weeks, we'll be discussing the excellent Dragon Quest IX! It's B.J.'s favorite mainline game, and it's one of Austin's Top 5, so it seemed like the perfect game to start with. This week, we're focusing on characters! In the first half of the show, we discuss the heroes/boon companions, as well as some of our favorite stories from the many towns you visit on your journey. In the second half, we're talking about our favorite villains: the Triumgorate and Corvus! 2019-12-1337 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E29 - Mother, Earthbound, and Dragon Quest with Dan from GameApartment1CThis week on Dragon Quest FM, B.J. wasn’t available. Thankfully, we already had plans to hang out with Dan from Game Apartment 1C! Dan hung out with Austin, where they talked about Dan’s history with the Dragon Quest series, including his favorite mainline and spin-off games! From there, we discuss topics like fairytales in the DQ series, games like Wizardry and Ultima, and where they think Dragon Quest games will go after XI. In the second half of the show, Dan and Austin talk about Mother/Earthbound and how it compares, contrasts, and relates to D...2019-12-061h 03

Dragon Quest FMS1 E28 - Dragon Quest XII Wishlists!Since this episode is airing on Black Friday, we figured it’s the perfect time to put together our wishlist! Not of TVs or new smartphones, but what we WISH we’d see in Dragon Quest XII! We talk about our wishes for the new protagonist, whether or not we want voiceover acting for our hero, Vocations vs. Skill System, and much more! Austin and B.J. have different opinions on almost everything, so we try to cover as much ground as possible. Plus, Dragon Quest Holiday Sweaters and a special thank you to all of our patr...2019-11-2934 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E26 - Tips & Tricks for Dragon Quest XI S - "Alabama's #1 Dragon Quest Fan"Welcome to Dragon Quest FM! This is a special episode request for our newest Patreon patron, Todd Sullivan. This week, we’re running through the tips and tricks that have worked for us in Dragon Quest XI S! They may not be the best route, but they worked for us! And fair warning: there are some spoilers ahead! First, we discuss ways to efficiently side quest, and then it’s on to farming! That’s right: farming! We’ve got tips on how to farm metal monsters, farm gold, farm mini-medals, farm rare items, and even far...2019-11-151h 03

Dragon Quest FMS1 E24 - That Time Austin Was on Geek to GeekEarly in the year, way before DQFM was a twinkle in our eyes, Austin and Beej did a Dragon Quest podcast for Beej’s other show, Geek to Geek. Austin was just started off on his yearlong journey to play every mainline Dragon Quest game. Since Austin has had a crazy birthday week and Beej is off to the beach for his 10th wedding anniversary, y’all get the privilege of listening to what might be considered a trial run for your favorite? DQ podcast (this one, in case that wasn’t clear). Enjoy!2019-11-021h 25

Dragon Quest FMS1 E23 - Spooooky, Scaaaary Halloween EpisodeWelcome to a special Halloween edition of Dragon Quest FM! For this episode, we’re going to be talking about spooooooooooooky stuff, from our favorite scary moments in Dragon Quest games to our favorite Halloween-ish stuff in non-DQ games. We’ve got several moments to talk about from the mainline Dragon Quest games, like the Ghost Ship in DQ III and Uptaten Towers in DQ V. We also discuss some ghostly moments from DQ IX and XI/XI S! Along the way, we talk about some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) horror movies and...2019-10-251h 03

Dragon Quest FMS1 E21 - The One with SackchiefThis week, we sit down with Dragon Quest superfan Sackchief to discuss the series, video games, and gas stations! Along the way, we discuss favorite characters, mainline games, and play Desert Island. We also talk about Sackchief’s two autographed Yuji Horii posters, Austin’s wife’s “gas station glow,” and elevator pitches. Links: https://www.youtube.com/sackchief Twitter: https://twitter.com/sackchief Discord for Dragon Quest Inn: https://discordapp.com/invite/VCJdXhW Sackchief Central: https://discord.gg/AQGhnvf 2019-10-1159 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E20-Dragon Quest Austin: Echoes of an Elusive BeejThis week, Austin is talking about Dragon Quest all by himself, since B.J. is in Mexico on a business trip. For the first half of the show, Austin talks about all the times he missed out on playing DQ as a kid, in a section called "Missed Connections." Like in newspapers, get it? Then, he talks about finally playing his first Dragon Quest game and what led him to play every mainline DQ game in a single year. In the second half, Austin gives his Top 5 Reasons for Loving Dragon Quest! Along the way...2019-10-0429 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E17 - Dragon Quest Monsters+ Manga - "This is our spiteful manga episode!"Just in time for the new release of Dragon Quest Monsters + Volume 4, which releases in English on September 17th, we’re bringing you an episode all about DQ Manga! We’ve been talking about it for a while, and now it’s finally here! For today, we’re mostly just talking about the Dragon Quest Monsters + manga, but we hope to do an episode on things like Emblem of Roto and others later on. We really love Dragon Quest Monsters + (especially Austin), so this episode is really just us trying to get more people to read it. Because...2019-09-131h 02

Dragon Quest FMS1 E16 - DQ Builders 2, Part 3: Austin Goes to Hell (Moonbrooke) - "I hate you, and you're gonna live in the snow."Don't miss our Patron-exclusive minisodes at patreon.com/dragonquestfm This will be our final episode (for now) on the wonderful Dragon Quest Builders 2! If you haven’t listened to our previous two episodes about the game, be sure to check those out (episodes (9 and 10). Today, we’re talking about the final parts of the game and our final thoughts. Fair warning: there are a few spoilers ahead! We begin our discussion by talking about Skelketraz, prison break movies, and being buddies with a slime. Then, we’re away to Moonbrooke, which Austin hated with a fiery...2019-09-0646 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E15 - Dragon Quest Rocket Slime - Patreon Request EpisodeThis week, we’re talking about the Dragon Quest spin-off game Rocket Slime! This a special episode, because the topic was chosen by one of our Patreon Patrons, DJPimpDaddy! As part of our Metal Slime tier, you can choose a topic for us to discuss, and this was his. So thanks for your support, and thanks for encouraging us to play Rocket Slime because it’s delightful! Before we get into that, we just want to remind everyone that the demo for Dragon Quest XI S is now available to download on Switch, so be sure to chec...2019-08-311h 01

Dragon Quest FMS1 E14 - Dragon Quest Swords - "IGN Gave Us Stockholm Syndrome"Welcome to Episode 14 of Dragon Quest FM! This week we’re talking about Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors, which was released on the Nintendo Wii in 2007. For a game that’s 12 years old, it’s fun and looks pretty. When B.J. was in town with Austin, we decided to play it together. But we only had about 24 hours to speedrun the whole thing, which was tricky. Thus, the Journey to Beat Dragon Quest Swords in a Single Weekend Began! This is a very dramatic story full of struggle, love, frustration, and...success? Failur...2019-08-231h 19

Dragon Quest FMS1 E13 - So Happy Together - Live Listener Q&A - "We are in the same room!"Do you hear that noise? It’s high-fiving! Because for the first time in the (admittedly short) history of Dragon Quest FM, B.J. and Austin are together! In the same room! We cover lots of questions, from talking about our Dragon Quest XII hopes, to a list of our favorites: monsters, bosses, and towns! We also go down a dark road and discuss what might happen to the series when Toriyama or Horii pass away. B.J. talks about Star Wars, nerds out over Ewan McGregor, and freaks out over the new Obi-Wan Kenobi show that is (probably) ha...2019-08-171h 10

Dragon Quest FMS1 E12 - Dragon Quest News and Announcements - "Moonwalk right out the door"This past week, we got tons of Dragon Quest news! We got heroes in Smash, the release of Dragon Quest Your Story in Japan, some news about DQ X that makes us want to cry, and some exciting updates about Dragon Quest XI S! First, let’s talk about the Heroes in Super Smash Bros Ultimate! Neither of us really play Smash, but we’re really excited for all of you who do. --RNG --Thwack --Petitions to not let heroes into tournaments? Wtf? --BJ wants to GameFly smash and buy the DQ stuff for under 10 bucks just...2019-08-0938 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E11 - Memories of Dragon Quest 2 (Listener's Choice)This week, we’re talking about Dragon Quest 2! We had a listener poll, and this is the topic you chose. A HUGE thanks to everyone who voted. We’re going to be holding another poll soon, so make sure you keep an eye out for that. We’re going to be discussing the game in-depth (plus the game is, like, 30 years old), so there will be some SPOILERS ahead. For those of you who haven’t played the game, Austin gives a brief synopsis at the beginning of the episode. He played the mobile version, and B.J. has p...2019-08-021h 16

Dragon Quest FMS1 E10 - Dragon Quest Builders 2, Part Deux - "Just exploding and pooping hearts"Support DQFM on Patreon! Once again this week, B.J. and Austin have both been playing tons of Dragon Quest Builders 2, so we’re doing a quick follow-up episode. Once again, we’re keeping it as free of story spoilers as possible and instead focusing mostly on gameplay and our experiences. Austin was also sick this week, so B.J. does a lot of the talking. We also discuss Austin’s weird reaction to cold medicines. Like, seriously, why does he react that way? We talk about the second island in Builders 2, Khrumbul Dun; it...2019-07-2644 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E9 - Dragon Quest Builders 2 Initial ImpressionsSupport DQFM on Patreon at patreon.com/dragonquestfm It’s our early impressions of Dragon Quest Builders 2! We’ll have no real story spoilers in this episode, since the game is so new. Anything we discuss story-wise is something you could see in the promotional materials before the game’s release. Today, we’ll mostly be talking about gameplay mechanics, side quests, and just things we liked with the game. We discuss the poll results for our August 2nd episode, as well as our reactions to those poll results and something we’re totally gonna call “The...2019-07-2355 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E8 - Catch-Up Hour: Starting Dragon Quest IV and the VI Superboss Support DQFM on Patreon at patreon.com/dragonquestfm This week, what started out as a special Dragon Quest Catch-Up Episode, where Austin and B.J. talk about where they are in the DQ games they’re currently playing, turns into a Zenithia Trilogy episode because B.J. is playing DQ IV and Austin just finished DQ VI. First, B.J. talks about getting stuck in the Alena chapter of IV and how much he dislikes random enemy encounters nowadays. We also talk about the accents and dialects in IV, and how they can sometimes make it di...2019-07-1152 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E7 - Dragon Quest HeroesSupport DQFM on Patreon at patreon.com/dragonquestfm In this week’s episode of DQFM, we discuss Dragon Quest Heroes 1 & 2, originally released on the PS4. We discuss the difference in play styles, NPCs, and even towns from the mainline series. (Airship vs Courtyard. We all know which one is cooler, right?) Which Heroes game is better? Austin has fond memories of the first one and thinks it’s the best. B.J. agrees, but thinks DQH2 still has a lot of good things to offer. We also do a character comparison between the two games, disc...2019-07-0537 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E6 - Dragon Quest: Your Story Speculation and Playing "Who Said It? Dr. Agon or BJ?"Support DQFM on Patreon at patreon.com/dragonquestfm This week, we’re discussing the latest Dragon Quest Your Story trailer and poster! Austin and B.J. are both excited for the movie, but they’re approaching it differently. Austin has played Dragon Quest V, the game that the movie is based on, while B.J. has only played through the intro. Because of this, they discuss whether Trailer #2 actually had spoilers, as someone who played the game versus someone who hasn’t. They also talk about the poster, and whether or not a certain character’s presen...2019-06-2843 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E5- Memories of Dragon Quest 1 - "You are embarrassing, and I am a stick in the mud" Support DQFM on Patreon at patreon.com/dragonquestfm This week, Austin and B.J. explore early JRPGs and also talk about the first Dragon Quest (Dragon Warrior in the West). First, they discuss the different versions of the game. B.J. played the NES version when he was a kid, thought he beat it, but has been really been living a lie--he only got halfway through the game! We talk about the graphics, music, and why we think the game wasn’t initially successful in the States. Austin played the mobile version and is r...2019-06-2143 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E3 - Our Pre-E3 Show, or The One Where All of BJ's Dragon Quest Dreams are Destroyed by Austin Support DQFM on Patreon at patreon.com/dragonquestfm E3 is just around the corner, and we wanted to talk about some of the most important things for us. From Dragon Quest X to XII to what we hope they let us see in DQ XI S for the Switch. Beej hits Dragon Quest Walk right on the nose before it was even announced (this was recorded prior to it), and Austin dashes his hopes that we will see an English localization of DQ Rivals for mobile devices. We also wonder about just what Pokemon Sleep is...2019-06-0741 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E2 - Dragon Quest XI: Journey Through the Gazillion VersionsSupport DQFM on Patreon at patreon.com/dragonquestfm Dragon Quest XI has experienced incredible success in the West, and there is good cause for that. It takes the DQ formula that has worked for over 33 years and hones it into what many people say might be the best in the series. Unlike previous Dragon Quest games, though, DQXI has released on multiple platforms at launch, instead of getting remasters and remakes over the years. In Japan, a PS4 and Nintendo 3DS version were released (sans voice acting). and in North America and the rest of t...2019-05-3132 min

Dragon Quest FMS1 E1- What Dragon Quest Game Should You Start With? Support DQFM on Patreon at patreon.com/dragonquestfm Dragon Quest is 33-years-old. Some of you have been there since the very beginning. BJ, for instance, played the Nintendo Power Giveaway version of Dragon Warrior all the way back in 1989. And others like Austin became mega-fans after being exposed in 2016 or so. No matter when you come to DQ, what matters is what you're here. Or almost here. We get asked a lot about which Dragon Quest game you should start with? Should you start with DQXI because it's the newest one? What about DQ...2019-05-2827 min

Dragon Quest FM00 - Why We're Doing a Podcast on Dragon Quest Support DQFM in just 3 clicks! We have wanted to do a Dragon Quest podcast for some time, and we decided to finally do it. There needs to be a lot more DQ content out there, and we want to be a part of that conversation. Austin is in the middle of playing through each and every DQ game over at DragonQuestAustin.com, and Beej is working his way through them at a slightly slower pace. We love the DQ community, and we want to be friends with all of you. Let's get together, talk about thi...2019-05-2709 min

Fastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History PodcastEpisode 12: Lost Resorts: Disney's Mineral King Ski VillageNow that it is December, it is officially skiing season! So today, Austin will be describing the disastrous 1960s 'lost resort' called Disney’s Mineral King Ski Village. Disney’s rarely-remembered and disatorious foray into creating a skiing destination within California's Sequoia National Park. Originally envisioned as a five-story resort with over a thousand rooms, surrounded by a movie theater, general store, pools, ice rinks, tennis courts, a golf course, and 22 lifts to the slopes, we’ll take a gander at what would have been a Disney vacation like no other - if it ever came to fruition.[Sho...2018-12-1626 min