iirc This is also the episode where we play some cimbalom, one of the coolest-sounding semi-portable instruments ever #folkmusic #gamemusic

🎤Phoenix Downbeat #20: One-Winged Angel (FF7) 🎶We dive into the most famous piece of #FinalFantasy music ever One-Winged Angel of FFVII ⚔️How far has its cultural impact grown? What genre is it truly in? How is it not a total mess given its structure & composition style? ❤️How come its so AWESOME?

🆓🎤We take a detour from the main series to discuss the OST for #FinalFantasy #CrystalChronicles 💠 ❤️🎶A pair of folk songs steal our hearts, bagpipes and kazoos give our heroes hope, and we experience the joys and sorrows of caravaning with your friends to save the world: 🚨FREE SHOW🚨

Fuck Ice. Free Palestine. Release the files.

What are your FOUR favorite video game ADAPTATIONS? Can be live action or animated but must be a TV show or movie based on a video game. What's your fave? Mine:

🎤GREAT Nerdy Tourney: Round 1 | FANTASY ⚔️#Redwall #Earthsea #DragonAge #Diablo #Bioshock #DarkSouls #Highlander and the #KingkillerChronicle take tough first-round exits. ❤️We do our best to celebrate their contributions to the fantasy zeitgeist:

You ever just wander into DISCOURSE and don't know what to do? About two hours ago I saw an ad for a game called Crimson Desert. So I did a quick google search. Anyway, I want my two hours back and think literally everyone who plays video games needs to take a nap and drink some water.

⚔️The two most iconic video game franchises of all time, my brother and I have lifelong relationships with #StreetFighter and #MortalKombat ❤️We dive into the games, movies, and WHICH IS BETTER!?!? ‼️Plus, just how excited we are that video game movies can do video game stuff now 🆓Free pod:

With almost every single Final Fantasy game, the discourse gets much better with time. The only one I've ever seen get worse and worse is the FF7 Remake/Rebirth discourse.

Final Fantasy 7 has been called overrated so many times it’s actually underrated now.

🚨The GREAT NERDY TOURNEY ⚔️ Let's celebrate Fantasy, Sci Fi, Comic Books, Cartoons & Anime! ✅ Our community voted on our favorites! Here is the explanation for what this is, how it works and how you can play along next time. ❓What is YOUR favorite nerdy IP?

Just over 1 month into its existence, the ABS system has already helped players overturn more than a THOUSAND missed calls. But that still only accounts for about 20 percent of the total missed calls that COULD be overturned. Will it actually be umpires who lead the charge for FULL ABS? #mlb

Not even close. You're WAY off on this one. milehighsports.com/there-is-no-...

🚨Ladies & Gentleman this is the moment you've waited for 🎤Phoenix Downbeat: Battle on the Big Bridge 🎶We listen to and dissect this masterpiece that first appeared in Final Fantasy V. ❓WHY IS IT SO AWESOME!?!?! 🎸And what are some of our favorite alternate versions? #finalfantasy #VGmusic

Do you enjoy Final Fantasy, ripping arpeggios, and/or the classic rock band Deep Purple?? THEN YOU WILL ENJOY THIS EPISODE 🌉🎹🎶 #ffv #deeppurple

🚨Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind: An Introduction🚨 ‼️One of our favorite movies of ALL TIME‼️ 🎤We continue our series on #StudioGhibli & Hayao Miyazaki with an introduction to and examination of the first few minutes of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind; a true masterpiece❤️:

Star Trek: The Next Generation cast gets Final Fantasy Jobs

I really need smart people to stop saying this

The Cidliest of Cid

🎤 #ColoradoRockies Bullpen ON FIRE🔥 💪@markknudson41.bsky.social and I dive into why especially Chase Dollander & Antonio Senzatela have been so good 🤑Prenner's ownership stake thoughts 😒Dalton Rushin being a "dumbass" 🤖How the ABS system has played a huge role in the Rockies surprising start:

🎤Phooenix Downbeat: Q&A ❓We answer your questions about #FinalFantasy music! 🎶We compare, contrast, and take some requests! ⚔️Listening to music from FFV, FFVI, FFVII, FFVIII, & FFIX! 🎮Plus, some from Mario 64 & Marvel vs. Capcom!

We explore snow and ice music of Final Fantasy. What makes something sound like winter? What makes a musical theme sound cold? We listen to Buried in Snow from FFVII, Lake Macalania from FFX, Xarcabard from FFXI and three mystery tracks from across the series. Walking through a winter wonderland!

Tomorrow, I’ll be revealing some haunting new artwork from my forthcoming book MYTHS & TRADITIONS THAT INSPIRED FINAL FANTASY TACTICS. There’s still time to back the Kickstarter! See my pinned post for details. Art by @chibipanda.bsky.social

It’s ok for video game to be small, short, and focused. It’s also ok for video games to be massive experiences where you get lost for thousands of hours.

The #ColoradoRockies def. the NY Mets 4-3 Lorenzen: 7 IP, 7H, 1ER, 0BB, 3K Senzatela: 1.2 IP, 1K Save (2) Troy Johnston w/ a BIG 2 RBI hit Jake McCarthy w/ key RBI double TJ Rumfield w/ a contact RBI ftw Rox move to 11-16 They won their 11th game on June 3rd a year ago

It’s simple: Critics hate people who like fun movies. They don’t even really hate the movies. They hate the people who like the movies.

🎶🎤Phoenix Downbeat #24: Relaxing Smorgasbord ❤️😍We listen to and discuss over TWENTY pieces of relaxing music from Final Fantasy games 1-12. ☺️😌What makes a piece of music relaxing to you? Which of these Final Fantasy chillout songs is your favorite?

There is simply no such thing as a "good" MLB Umpire:

Excited about the Norse elements in FFXIV #Evercold? Get ahead of the game by learning more now! ‘Norse Myths That Inspired Final Fantasy VII’ and three full chapters in ‘Mythos: Final Fantasy XVI’ have got you covered! Both are available on Amazon in multiple formats. #FFXIV #FanFest #FF14

Where do you rank Charlie Blackmon on the All-Time #ColoradoRockies list? 🤔

#ColoradoRockies def. SD Padres 8-3 Every starter gets a hit, 15 total, 4BB, 6K Hunter Goodman: 3XBH, 6th HR of the year TJ Rumfield: 2RBI Sugano: 5.1IP, 5H, 1BB, 4K. 1 ER J.Hill: 1.1IP, 1BB, 3K, 1ER Senzatela: 2IP, 1H, 1BB Rox are 10-15 10th win in last season came on June 2, making them 10-50

In the Hebrew Bible, the Behemoth is a primordial monster created by God to dwell on land, generally depicted as a colossal bull or ox with unfathomable strength. Final Fantasy VII’s behemoths have bovine horns and most are fought in Midgar, implying they were created by Shinra.

Gotta start ‘em early!

🎶🎤Phoenix Downbeat: Otherworld (FFX) 🤘Final Fantasy goes heavy metal! 🎸Ryan guides us through distortion and guitar techniques and we break down the lyrics to Nobuo Uematu's loudest masterpiece: #ffx #ff10 #finalfantasy

"It isn’t the goal of ABS to embarrass anyone. It just happens to be the result." My latest for @milehighsports.bsky.social dives into the current conversation around the new ABS system in #MLB Most especially, why does every broadcast and panel need to remind us that umpires are "good" Are they?

"These umpires are the absolute best in the world. Furthermore, they are the absolute best in the history of the world." But... "What is WAR for an umpire?" What is a "good" umpire?

“You belong at the library and you always will” -Mychal the Librarian

There’s still time to pre-order a signed copy of my next book, Myths & Traditions That Inspired Final Fantasy Tactics! All support on this project is gratefully received. If you could share it with your FF friends and communities, I’d be so thankful. Details at www.kickstarter.com/projects/mjg...

We witness Dagger's attempt to negotiate a peace with an empire hellbent on invading other countries. Somehow, we manage to find parallels to the real world here. The destruction of Cleyra reminds us of everything from Hiroshima/Nagasaki to the American Revolution #finalfantasy #ffix

We conclude our conversation on Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro and get into why we have so much more sympathy for the vigilante hero than the rogue cop: #studioghibli

It's ok to like things because they look fun. A 15 year old calling you 'cringe" won't ruin your day. Have fun!

The retro April Fools homepage is over, but surprise: We got such a positive response that we've permanently archived it for you. aprilfools.scryfall.com You can look at all of our old jokes and you can bookmark these pages to use as your home page! The [NEW] links will even stay updated.

The fact that umpires are whining so much about getting more calls right is one of many reasons the technology is taking over their jobs. They thrives on ignorance and sunshine is the best disinfectant.

The new #ABS challenge system in #MLB has been a huge success early in 2026 Some believe it shows how good the umpires are, some believe it exposes how bad they've been But how many missed calls is the system actually managing to correct?

Everything is Final Fantasy VIII because Final Fantasy VIII is the ultimate story.

The #ColoradoRockies have had more down than ups over the years. That said, when they ride that Rocky Mountain High, there is nothing quite like it. I count down my picks for the Top 10 Moments in Colorado #Rockies history:

The age-old question among guitarists of “Which sounds better, Distortion first or Fuzz first?” Decide yourself with this order-switching demo of the LPD Eighty7 and Tone Charm Audio SNES Fuzz playing “Storm Eagle” from Mega Man X ⛈️🦅 #guitarpedals #megaman #allyouneedisfuzz #guitar #gamemusic

FF8: Best Ending Ever? We get pretty emotional talking about one of the single most beautiful, epic, and strange, conclusions to a #FinalFantasy story... or any story... ever.

The modern game needs more players like Juan Pierre and his 5.8% K rate cc: @milehighsports.bsky.social @markknudson41.bsky.social #ColoradoRockies History:

We listen to Eyes on Me (FF8) Melodies of Life (FF9) & Suteki da Ne (FF10) as #FinalFantasy makes a foray into pop music. Why choose to add lyrical songs to the series? What is the impact and legacy of these pieces? And why are they so beautiful and emotional to listen to? #ff8 #ff9 #ff10