Dragon Quest FM

This week, it's one of our Patreon patron request episodes! We're talking about Hendrik, Jasper, and symbolism in Dragon Quest XI. It's the first in a few episodes we've got planned on symbolism in DQ. Plus, we also talk about the Joker and Lady Gaga, but you gotta listen to find out why! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're discussing Dragon Quest 8, which means lots of stuff on Level-5 and Akihiro Hino. Plus, how the FF12 demo helped DQ 8 sell, stuff about Fantasy Life and Rogue Galaxy, and a whole lot more! You can support this podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/dragonquestfm

This week, we talk about the announcements of the 36th Anniversary, which includes DQ Treasures and Builders on mobile. Plus, a whole lotta other nonsense because you know how we are. You can support this podcast by visiting www. Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

Surprise! This week's episode is up a little earlier than we planned! This week, we make our predictions for what announcements we hope to see for Dragon Quest's 36th Anniversary. Spoiler alert: We aren't super optimistic. But we still have a (mostly) good time anyway. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

We're back! This week, we're continuing our look into the history of Dragon Quest, focusing on DQ7 and Enix in the late '90s and early '00s. Plus, a lot about KFC Pokémon merch, Giga Pets, and the Squaresoft/Enix merger. It's good to be back!

Austin and BJ are super sick this week. So...you get to listen to the Questy Boys. Have fun, and we will be back as soon as our bodies quit rebelling against us! The original episode and show notes can be found here: https://anchor.fm/dragonquest/episodes/S2-E30---Chrono-Trigger-is-a-Dragon-Quest-Game--Right-ehp0n5

This week, B.J. is still gone for work, but we've got another classic episode for you - one all about our favorite Dragon Quest character, Sylvando. Plus, you can learn about  how Sylvando's voice actor, Shai Matheson, is helping raise money for Ukraine and the Red Cross.  You can find all the details on In The Game For Ukraine by clicking here. And if you've never read Austin's intervie...

This week, B.J. is still out of town for work, so we're sharing one of our favorite episodes from 2020 - all about Dragon Quest and religion. We hope you enjoy it and will see y'all next week for more DQ goodness!

This week, DQFM is on a short hiatus because B.J. is out of town for work. So, since we've been covering the History of Dragon Quest, it seemed like the perfect time to repost our episode on Yuji Horii's life with Dan Howard from Game Apartment 1C.  Remember you can help support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we took a small break from our History of DQ episodes because it's our 150th episode! To celebrate, we play a Dragon Quest-y version of The Newlywed Game (which we call the Goo-lywed Game). Thanks to the folks who sent us questions and a big shoutout to all our listeners and Patreon patrons who've helped us reach the big 1-5-0 milestone!

This week, we're mostly talking about Koichi Nakamura and Dragon Quest V, but we also discuss DQ 6, Chrono Trigger, and all the other stuff doing on with the DQ team in the early and mid '90s. Plus, way too much talk about animated films (we're sorry). You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

It's the third week of our look into the history of DQ, and this time we're discussing the cultural impact of Dragon Quest 3, Yuji Horii's plans for DQ4, and a whole lot more! Plus, some stuff on B.J.'s old radio show, Trails of Cold Steel IV, and other games! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM Celebrate our 150th episode with us by visiting Anchor.fm/dragonquest an...

This week, we're continuing our look into the history of the Dragon Quest series. This episode focuses mostly on Yuji Horii and the first DQ game, although there's some stuff about DQ2 and Dragon Warrior in the West as well. Plus, some stuff about Jurassic World and John Stamos that's only loosely related. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're starting a looooong discussion about the history of Dragon Quest. Before DQ, there was Ultima and Wizardry, and before that there was D&D. Before that, there was Lord of the Rings, and before EVEN THAT, there was myth. Special shoutout to Sunny for answering our manga question from last week, and HUGE shoutout to all our patrons! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreo...

This week, we finally have some new Dragon Quest stuff to love, thanks to the new release of the DQ Adventures of Dai manga! We also talk about some other manga series, the Dai anime and mobile game, and the movie Parasite for some reason.  You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're talking about the Dragon Quest game that isn't Dragon Quest at all - Blue Dragon, the really fun JRPG from Final Fantasy's Hironobu Sakaguchi and Akira Toriyama. It's not just the art that looks the same, though, there are a lot of mechanics and monsters that feel super Dragon Quest-y too. Plus, a little bit about the Dai manga (which we'll get to next week) and Elder Scrolls: Obl...

Remakes are everywhere now. DQ 3. FF7. Live A Live. So this week, we're talking about remakes, remasters, and everything in between. Plus, Austin almost starts talking in haikus and B.J. really, REALLY doesn't like splitting hairs over "retellings" versus "remakes."  You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

It's Valentine's Day week, so this time around, we're discussing romance in the Dragon Quest series. From marriage options in XI S to choosing a bride in DQ5 and romancing a horse in DQ8, we (try) to cover it all. Plus, puff-puff! If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM . Shoutout to all our new and current patrons! We love you!

This week, we sit down to discuss how long it would take to beat every mainline Dragon Quest game back-to-back. This was a fun one to explore, and you see how the various playthroughs can change how much time you spend in a game. This was based on a post Austin wrote earlier in the week, which you can read here .  You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're talking about FF3 and DQ3, so there's obviously a lot of discussion about jobs. We also talk about the games' stories and characters, plus the impact each game had on their respective series. Plus, a really sad Pokémon story and a tangent about Final Fantasy XII. You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're covering our memories of Dragon Quest 2 and FF2. From rooms with behemoths to hard-to-find treasure, we compare our experiences with these two games. DQFM - now with 50% more Malroth! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM

This week, we're returning to our FF vs. DQ series to explore the first entries in both the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series. We like both of these games, so this is more of a comparison and exploration of the development behind each game rather than a "this one is better" scenario. From the music, artists, and game design, we talk about how both FF 1 and DQ 1 set up the rest of the series th...

We're back! And it's 2022! So, in this week's episode (and the first episode of Season 4!), we're discussing what fun things we did over the break - including playing FFXIV, D&D, and Pokémon BDSP - as well as the Dragon Quest news that came out while we were away. DQ X Offline delayed! Dragon Quest III Remake updates? Dai manga! As usual, we also chat about plenty of other stuff too. But you'l...

This week, we wrap up the 2021 year and holiday season by discussing buff Dragon Quest Santa, what YOU want from DQ for the holidays, and our top games of this year. Hear us chat (spoiler-free) about LEGO, Dungeons & Dragons, Tales of Arise, FFXIV: Endwalker, and a whole lot more. Happy Holidays, everyone, and we'll see you in 2022! You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQu...

This week, we conclude our episodes on the Dragon Quest protagonists by talking about the main heroes of DQ 7 -11. Find out why DQ10's protagonist is both the worst AND best, why B.J. loves DQ9's hero so much, and a whole lot more!  Like this podcast? Please leave a review!  You can support this podcast by visiting Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM