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.
Celebrating the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026 by getting our butt's kicked in the legendary series "Marvel vs Capcom". Discussions of highs and lows of the last year along with our history with the MvC series. It's fun for the whole family (actually no, its honestly not, do not expose this nonsene to your kids!). If you have anything you want to say to us feel free to reach out to us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on various social media sites!
1/9/26 • 125:03
It takes about 50ish minutes to get to proper Final Fantasy IV talk however we spend the first chunk discussing, Final Fantasy in Magic the Gathering, the Final Fantasy Tactics Remake, and remakes in general. What else needs to be said? Listen to the show gosh darnit! If you have questions or concerns feel free to reach us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on various social media sites (fuck Twitter though). Intro: Streets of Mysidia by RebeccaETripp Outro: Cherry by the Used
12/10/25 • 166:36
After almost 44 minutes of talk about Magic the Gathering (and weirdly, Football games of all things) we get down to talking about the subject at hand - the largely considered first game in the Final Fantasy Series to "nail" the formula - FINAL FANTASY IV!!!! As always, if you want to contact us feel free to reach out to damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on most major social media sites! Intro: Red Wings - Electric Orchestral Remix by Nailik Outro: Morningstar - AFI
11/21/25 • 167:40
Rachel and Jake FINALLY (after an insane delay) return to share their feelings and experience of playing the last 1/3 of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. (Spoilers - it fucking rules). If you have any questions or thoughts reach out to damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo at one of the many social media sites! Intro: One Winged Angel (in the style of Doom Eternal) by geoffplaysguitar Outro DArkSide by Bring Me the Horizon
9/12/25 • 207:38
After losing the file for many months (due to technical issues) we luckily were able to recover our year end finale to 2024! SO MONTHS LATE - enjoy us saying goodbye to 2024 and hello 2025!
9/12/25 • 140:05
After 23 minutes of our usal nonsense Rachel & Jake get down to it on the 2nd episode of their run in Final Fantasy VII Remake! Cloud being too cool for school, Aerith being absolutely adorable, Reno being a little prick, Rude being a very supportive boyfriend, some good ol fashioned crossdressing shenanigans AND A WHOLE LOT OF SAD DRAMA await on the latest beautiful disaster we call DAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOO!!!! If you have any questions or thoughts reach out to damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo at one of the many social media sites! Intro: Underneath the Rotting Pizza Lofi by Rifti Beats Outro: This Time Imperfect by AFI
12/27/24 • 197:22
After 27 minutes of catching up and talking about Mario games and Star Trek - the crew FINALLY jumps into the long awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake! Rachel tries her best to not fangirl out too hard as Jake surprisingly seems to enjoy themselves as they commit crimes, escape the law, stick it to the man, hang out with hotties, and generally act really fucking cool. All this and more on the latest episode of DAAAAAAAMMMMNNNN CHOCOBOOOOO!!!! If you have any questions or thoughts reach out to damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo at one of the many social media sites! Intro: FightBattle Theme Lofi Remix by Lofi Lia Outro V.A.N. by Poppy x Bad Omens
12/27/24 • 195:21
After the 25 minute mark the crew gets down to business and FINALLY crushes Lavos and wrap their run on Chrono Trigger. Boss fights galore and even more endings wrap up this well earned classic in the JRPG Genre. If you have any questions or thoughts reach out to damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo at one of the many social media sites! Intro: World Revolution (Orchestral Remix) by Malcolm Robinson Music Outro: Whatcha Want by Lawrence
9/6/24 • 92:09
After 23 minutes of catching up Jake and Rachel jump back into Chrono Trigger! Featuring the revival of a dead character, the joining of another and side quests galore! As always you can reach us for comments, questions or general nonsense at damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on most social media! Intro: Corridors of Time Synthwave Remix by Pete Frogs Outro: She is a Fire by Cradle of Filth
9/5/24 • 112:17
Recorded in mid January and uploaded months late because we suck, Jake and Rachel celebrate the end of 2023 by looking back on the year and talking about thier favorite things of the year while playing Lego Fortnite! As always if you wanna reach out for any reason, tell Jake he's a just a really swell guy, tell Rachel she is incredibly friggin cool, or comment on how the show is doing - feel free to reach out to us at damnchobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on the major Social Media sites!
4/11/24 • 136:57
After about 21 minutes of talk about Star Trek Movies and how Rachel is STILL working through FFXVI, we get down to business talking about Chrono Trigger. Dinosaurs being assholes, future people being assholes, and Lavos ABSOLUTELY being an asshole, AND MORE await on the next episode of DAAAAAAMN CHOCOBO!!!! As always if you wanna reach out for any reason, tell Jake he's a sexy beast, tell Rachel she is incredibly awesome, or comment on how the show is doing - feel free to reach out to us at damnchobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on the major Social Media sites! Intro: Corridors of Time Remix by OSRSBeatz Outro: Dumbest Girl Alive by 100 Gecs
1/5/24 • 78:08
OMFG This episode was completed way too long ago and I forgot to upload it. We play more Chrono Trigger and its very good. The end. As always reach out to us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on various social media platforms if you wanna say hi or ask wtf took so long. Seriously, this is embarassing and throwing me off my usual game. Intro: Corridors of Time (80's remix) by Sulkembo Outro: Cry to Heaven by Creeper
11/20/23 • 170:52
Rachel and Jake start what was supposed to.a short audio clip for social media that blew up into a full on mini-episode. Complete with shit-tacular audio, we talk about if Chrono is an interesting character or not. Intro: There isn't One. I mean, I guess me talking about the episode? Maybe that counts? Outro: I didn't incude one because... welll..... this was supposed to be a quick bang out thing and I'm really tired! I Dunno, blame Jake! It's his fault somehow! I don't know exactly but I'm certain :D As always feel free to reach out to us at damnchocobo@gmail.com if you wanna tell us how hot we are or @damnchocobo on the main socials if you wanna get your feed occasionally hit withour dumb nonsense.
10/4/23 • 26:55
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
7/17/23 • 113:26
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
5/9/23 • 160:17
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
3/6/23 • 228:13
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
1/21/23 • 142:17
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
1/5/23 • 141:58
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
10/23/22 • 123:09
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
7/4/22 • 157:07
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
7/4/22 • 97:34
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.
6/12/22 • 107:54
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
5/14/22 • 103:55
After 22 minutes of talking about starting a new job and Batman stuff we get down to getting down and during into the PENULTIMATE CHAPTER of our Final Fantsy Tactics playthrough. Family Drama between brothers, a daughter feeling betrayed, creepy incel douchebags, and a whole lot more await on the grimiest down and dirty podcast us filth wollowing fools call DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO!!!! Intro: The Hero, Ramza Flute Tribute by iXyled Outro: Thieves by Ministry
3/17/22 • 97:06
After what feels like constant wild ass life events the duders (and occasionally Rich's daughter Darcy) FINALLY get it together and put out ANOTHER EPISODE! After a brief 10 minute catch up on random goings on they get down to talking about how badass THUNDER GOD CID really is, how incredibly badass Agrias can be, more goings on in the Beowulf & Reis sidequest storyline, THE AQUSITION OF CLOUD, and some fights against dudes that Jake really really did not enjoy. All of this and more on the latest UNPRECEDENTED WORLD CHANGING EVENT we call DAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOO!!!!!! As always if you have questions or thoughts or just wanna say hi, you can reach us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or @damnchocobo on your favorite social media sites. And if you wanna leave us a review somewhere - please do! Intro: Antidote (Orchestral) by Pontus Hultgren Music Outro: Battlefield by Blind Guardian
2/8/22 • 107:37
On a bit of a whim, Rich returns to the world of Final Fantasy XIV to give it a second look and see for himself just how much it has improved since the guys checked it out last on the show! This episode covers roughly the main story quests for A Realm Reborn levels 1-20! If you have any thoughts, questions or just want to say some nice shit, reach out to us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or hit us up @damnchocobo on the big social media sites. Outro: The Reckoning by Godhead
1/27/22 • 72:22
Rich and Jake celebrate 2021 coming to a close by popping some drinks, playing Diablo 2 and talking about their favorite games, movies, tv shows, and other things of the year! As always, if you want to reach us feel free to email us at damnchocobo@gmail.com or at all the usual social media sites @damnchocobo Mid episode break: Twisted Tongues by AFI
12/30/21 • 162:14
Damn Chocobo, the best-worst Final Fantasy podcast in the fandom, celebrating their 10 year anniversary! December 2011 to December 2021 (AND COUNTING!!!!) Shout out to all the listeners! You all are a huge motivation to keep doing this and we owe you all massive thank you. You keep listening and we'll keep doing this shit.
12/16/21 • 83:16
After 26 minutes of holiday talk, some catching up on shows, and Rich discussing the Alan Wake remaster we get right back at it with Final Fantasy Tactics. More Delita scheming, the complete screwing over of Cid, and the rescue of an immense badass who really didn't need it and probably was just waiting for us to rescue him out of a kindness to our ego, and MORE await on the latest triumphant force of infinite victory we call DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Intro: Final Fantasy Tactics Rap/Hip Hop Type beat by 16-Bit Flip. Outro: Bye Bye Bye by N'Sync
12/1/21 • 91:12
After opening with some thoughts on the Sephiroth character and how he's been handled (and possibly will be handled in the future) along with some upcoming Disney + announcements - 24 minutes into the episode we finally get to talking about Final Fantasy Tactics. Featuring the questline that leads to the aquisition of most of the optional characters we meet Beowulf, Ries, Construct 8 as well as kick many many MANY butts. All this and more on the latest NEARLY 10 YEARS OLD adventure we call DAAAAAAAMN CHOCOBOOOOO!!!!! As always if you wish to reach us feel free to email at damnchocobo@gmail.com or reach out to @damnchocobo on most main social media platforms! Intro: Ramza on Antipyretic by iXyled Outro: Semi Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
11/18/21 • 84:46
