Ben Wood

Final Fantasy: Crystal Mythos

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Hidden lore. Forgotten myths. The Final Fantasy you never fully saw. Each episode, Crystal Mythos asks one big question — about the gods who shape destiny, the heroes caught in its web, and the meaning behind it all — revealing new ways to see the stories you thought you knew. Because Final Fantasy isn’t just a game. It’s myth for the modern world. New episodes every other Thursday.

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Ben Wood

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Can Final Fantasy Tell a Good Love Story? (FFVII) 18.09.2025 58:42

Is the love triangle in Final Fantasy VII really a triangle at all? In this episode of Crystal Mythos , we reframe one of gaming’s most iconic romantic subplots from a question of who Cloud should choose to one that asks whether he’s capable of love at all. Through a mythic lens, we explore Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith as a symbolic trinity representing the past, the self, and possibility. What emerge...

Crystal Mythos: A New Final Fantasy Lore Podcast 30.08.2025 1:30

Final Fantasy isn’t just a game — it’s a living myth. Crystal Mythos is a biweekly podcast exploring the hidden stories, symbolism, and mythology of the Final Fantasy series. I'm your host, Ben. Join me as I take you deep into the lore while sharing my own journey through the games in real time. The first full episode launches September 18 . Follow now to join the adventure from the beginning!