XenoChat

Coming to you live(ish) from Jessi's house comes a very special episode of XenoChat! For the first time since Katsucon 2020, Justin, Tyler, and the rest of the XenoChat regulars convened in real life! For this episode, guests Jessi, Nick, Anthony, and Robin (sort of) concocted Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade-themed drinks for the hosts to try.

Please drink responsibly. XenoChat does not condone underage drinking or driving while intoxicated. Everyone in the episode is above the age of 21. Please follow the guidelines for your country. This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised.

Below are the contents of each drink:

Bonds of Sea and Fire:

-Goldschläger

-Gin

-Cinnamon liquor

KOS-MOS:

-2 oz Blue Hypnotic

-2 oz Vodka

-1 oz White Rum

-.5 oz Mango/Guava "juice"

-small drop of Mezcal

And I've Started Glowing:

-Midori

-Blue Curacao

-Ginger liquor

-Lime Juice

-Campari

The Matthews:

-Bud Light

X-BUSTER:

-Blue Curaçao

-Sprite

The Infinite Telomerase:

-2.5 oz Empress Pea Flower Gin

-1.5 oz Creme de Violette

-1 oz Kirsch

- splash of lemon juice 

-Maraschino cherry for garnish

The Cloud Sea of Alrest:

-toasted coconut rum

-coconut water with pulp

-sweetened coconut cream

-unflavored whip cream

-mint sprigs

-ice

Frye & Nagi (Frynagi):

-Ozeki Sake One Love One Cup

Gin Yuzuki:

-2.5 oz dry gin

-1 oz yuzu juice

-splash of yuzu sake

-.5 oz green tea liquor

The Sacred Arrow:

-Lemonade

-bourbon

-vodka

-lavender extract

-ginger liquor floated on top

-ice

The Zohar:

-2.5 oz Goldschläger

-2 oz Apple moonshine

- .5 oz ginger liquor 

-1 oz cinnamon liquor

Pneumargarita

-tequila

-tonic water

-Triple Sec

-lime juice

-honey liquor

-elder flower liquor

The Lifehold:

-water

Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)

Ending: Lahan by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears - Creid album)

The episode was edited by Sam of Retro Roulette! Follow them on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette?sr=a

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h⁠⁠

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Hello Fresh or anyone else.

XenoChat is back. Everything is fine. Join Tyler, Robin and Anthony as they discuss the gameplay philosophies of the most popular Xeno game, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron.

This episode contains some spoilers for El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron.

Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)

Ending: A Floral Creation by Masato Kouda (El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron)

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h⁠

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else.

April Fool's Day! We'll get back to our regularly scheduled Xeno shenanigans next episode.

Welcome to another issue of XenoChat Gazette! This issue has us tackling a plethora of Xeno and Monolith Soft news, including the Xenogears 25th anniversary figures, the reveal of Mio's figma figure, Baten Kaitos HD collection, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC and more! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Marie, Anthony and Bee as they dive deep into this issue!

This episode contains some spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, halfway through the episode. Listener discretion is advised.

Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I)

Check out the AmiAmi pre-order links below for the newly announced figures:

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else.

XenoChat is here to cast the spotlight on characters that deserve it! Join Justin, Tyler, Kat, Anthony, and Bee as they take turns discussing Xeno characters that definitely deserved more time to shine. This will be part 1 of 2 as they discovered so many characters needed more love!

This episode was recorded on February 3rd, 2023, and contains spoilers for Xenosaga and the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Below is a list of timestamps for when these characters are discussed:

2:35 Guernica Vandham (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

8:02 Salvagers (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)

11:48 Giants and Dickson (Xenoblade Chronicles)

19:38 Amalthus (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)

27:48 Lapis Roman (Xenosaga)

29:47 chaos (Xenosaga)

33:14 Vess (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)

40:41 Orgulla (Xenosaga)

43:43 T-elos (Xenosaga)

47:10 Richard and Hermann (Xenosaga)

53:16 Crys (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

58:27 Sharla & Juju (Xenoblade Chronicles)

1:03:27 Patriarch Sergius (Xenosaga)

1:09:16 Lorithia (Xenoblade Chronicles)

1:17:53 Yumea (Xenoblade Chronicles)

1:22:30 KOS-MOS (Xenosaga)

Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)

Ending: You Will Know Our Names - Finale (Climax) by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Episode image created by Bee.

Kat's instagram showcasing their art: https://www.instagram.com/cmdr.ceylon/

The con Bee entered with their Legend of Zelda: Marjora's Mask cosplay: https://con-g.ca/

Check out Retro Roulette's stream to raise money for Trans charities on February 10th: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette

Listen to Tyler as he chooses Xeno characters in a fantasy draft roster with RPGFan: https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/01/19/retro-encounter-361-xeno-series-fantasy-draft/

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo or anyone else.

The Xeno series and fandom are made up of all sorts of people. We released an episode focused on Queer Theory a few years ago in order to make connections and share our own personal stories. We enjoyed that episode so much that we're back again with another round of Queer Theory! Join Justin, Tyler, Kat, Robin, Erin, Anthony, Nick, and Bee in two segments combined into one big XenoChat episode!

This episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles games including Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)

Intermission: Don't Worry by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X)

Ending: New LA Night by Hiroyuki Sawano (Xenoblade Chronicles X)

Harry McEntire, Noah’s English voice actor, really did say bisexual rights in his stream: https://twitter.com/RoisinGalaxy/status/1599858038642380800

You can check out his Xenoblade 3 streams over at Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/harrymcentire

Justin and Anthony will be representing Retro_Roulette at MAGFest this weekend! Please check out their tournament of voices panel on Friday, January 6th at 10:30 pm!  If you can't make it, keep an eye on their Youtube page for a video version of their panel: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRoulette

For more of Nick, check out his Twitter account: https://twitter.com/NickelBurg

Follow Robin on the Tumblr: nihilismbot.tumblr.com

Listen to Tyler babble about Xenosaga on RPGFan's RetroEncounter podcast: https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/12/15/retro-encounter-356-xenosaga-episode-1-der-wille-zur-macht/

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, typical podcast sponsors or anyone else.

The holidays are here again! In this bonus episode, join Justin, Tyler, Robin, Nick, Marie, Kat and Bee as they figure out which Xenogears, Xenosaga and Xenoblade villains were naughty or nice this year.

This episode contains spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and all four Xenoblade games.

Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)

Ending: Brilliant Wings by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Voice clips from Xenosaga Episode III. Episode art by Bee.

Here is the GameFAQs thread Justin referred to in the episode: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/357204-xenoblade-chronicles-3/80170800

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Microsoft or anyone else.

We celebrate 50 episodes of XenoChat by analyzing one of our favorite characters in Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Morag! Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Marie, Anthony and Bee as they discuss the Special Inquisitor and her mark on the people of Mor Ardain.

This episode was recorded on October 13th, 2022. Be warned, there are spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

Opening theme: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)

Ending theme: Mor Ardain - Roaming the Wastes - by Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)

The easiest place to import KOS-MOS FIX, in our opinion, is Otaku Republic: https://otakurepublic.com/product/product_page_5284894.html?ref=product_page&type=circle_ranking

As of this posting, most of the pre-orders for the acrylic figures for Xenoblade 3 are closed except for Lanz and Taion: https://www.amiami.com/eng/search/list/?s_keywords=xenoblade%20chronicles%203

Bee's book recommendation, Five Little Indians by Michelle Good: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52214103-five-little-indians

Check out Retro Roulette's Halloween streams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette or on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyUu_33E8tGU3t7fh14sVuw

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, Marvel or anyone else.

Order up! Did you order a heaping helping of Xeno news and Xenoblade 3 impressions? Join Justin, Tyler, Nick, Marie, Bee and Anthony as they discuss the latest merchandise for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles series! 

The first part of this episode was recorded on September 15th, 2022. Due to technical difficulties, the impressions portion of the episode was recorded on September 18th, 2022. The episode contains no spoilers.

Opening: UMN Mode by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenosaga Episode I)

Ending: Rolling Down the UMN by Yuki Kajiura (Xenosaga Episode III)

Pre-order your Xenoblade 3 acrylic figures now: https://www.amiami.com/eng/search/list/?s_keywords=xenoblade%20chronicles%203

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Perfect Guide is up on Play-Asia: https://www.play-asia.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3-perfect-guide/13/70foe1

An update on Theatrhythm Final Bar Line - a physical version will be available in the West.

Support CHOCO's KOS-MOS FIX: https://otakurepublic.com/product/product_page_5287450.html

Episode image created by Bee and Nick.

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at  @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also  submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft,   Bandai  Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else.

Four years! We've plugged your earholes for four years now with our incessant rambling, and we're still talking about all things Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Xenoblade! Like with last year, we are celebrating our anniversary with a quiz episode! Hosts Justin, Tyler and Robin throw the hardest questions they can think of at returning champ Bee, returning competitors Ant and Marie, and new challengers Nick and the hosts of Retrograde Amnesia, Chris and Eric!

This episode contains some spoilers for Xenogears, Xenosaga, and the Xenoblade Chronicles series.

Song played throughout the episode is HaKox (GeMix) Theme 2 by Yuki Kajiura.

Several of the quiz tracks in the episode were composed by Yuki Kajiura, Yasunori Mitsuda, Hiroyuki Sawano and more. Listen to the episode to find out!

Check out Chris and Eric's podcast, Retrograde Amnesia, anywhere you listen to podcasts! Also, check out their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retroAM

Episode image created by Bee.

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at  @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also  submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft,   Bandai  Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, or anyone else.

While Xenoblade 3 is just around the corner, XenoChat is still thinking about Xenoblade 2! Join Justin, Tyler, Anthony, and Bee as they discuss the differences and similarities between Flesh Eaters and Blade Eaters.

This episode was recorded on July 19th, 2022. It contains spoilers for Xenoblade 1 and 2.

Opening: Emotions by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears)

Ending: Our Eternal Land by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)

Episode image created by Bee.

Clips used in the episode are from The Simpsons and Xenosaga Episode III, which we do not own either.

Check out Anthony and Justin over at Retro_Roulette: https://www.twitch.tv/retro__roulette

Have any suggestions or corrections? You can contact us on Twitter at @XenoChatPodcast or email us at [email protected]. You can also submit comments on our website, xenochat.wordpress.com. We're now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenochatpodcast/?igshid=eiem6o2gs22h

XenoChat is a fan podcast. We are not affiliated with Monolith Soft,   Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo, The Simpsons, or anyone else.