Maelstrom Radio

We’ve left you hanging since episode 109! Finally, Saferoth returns to guide Peter, Quinton, and Hole Snake on an amazing journey to Canada! It’s another edition of CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! Will they make it this time? Find out! If you would like your own custom Choose Your Own Adventure written by Safe, contact him via Twitter , Tumblr , or through Discord: 24characters#2535 We’d love your feed...

In this episode Peter and Quinton catch up with VeganPete , cohost of the podcast SheHealsITank , streamer , new dog dad, and IPA enthusiast! We chat about the future of his show, the benefit of taking breaks, and have a very *strange* session of FFXIV character discussion. Check out this Tiermaker list that we created on the show. We can all agree that we hate it. https://twitter.com/Maelstrom_Ra...

This week we have a casual chat with our producer, Susan about raiding, group making, and the struggles of being an adult trying to have fun playing a dumb game. FFXIV players and other MMO players alike can empathize with our gripes, and take joy in the delights of this ep. Links mentioned in this episode: Letter from the Producer LIVE Part 66 Set for September 17 Kim-Joy made a FFXIV Birthday Ca...

This week we’re joined by Twitch streamers, cosplayers, married partners, and dwarves - Jen and Eric from https://www.twitch.tv/jenericlive ! We chat about the mundane, MMOs, and… melons? We bring back the segment ‘Show Us Your Smols’ (inspired by episode 153 with Slothqueen) and inadvertently create a new segment about Bobs? You’ll just have to listen... Links mentioned in this episode: An Update...

It’s been 160 episodes and we’re FINALLY learning about Shyntyrr! Get all your burning Quinton questions answered here! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll learn about peameal - all on this very special episode of Maelstrom Radio. Links mentioned in this episode: Peter and Chille inspired someone to make a FFXIV podcast! Our friend Kail is looking for a cohost Mana Data Center Stress Test and Liv...

Welcome back to another episode of Maelstrom Radio! Peter FINALLY has full use of his FFXIV account and tells Quinton all about the very frustrating rollback process. Lots of news, thoughts, recreational activities, and song parodies lie ahead - Enjoy! Links mentioned in this episode: The Cruise Chaser mount is now on the FFXIV Online Store for $29.99 and it plays the song! Visit the FFXIV Reddit...

Peter and Quinton love to chat with the creators doing things outside of what you might expect in a video game. In this episode we’re joined by Raven Ambree and Mewsical Miqo, the musical duo behind The Songbirds, a Bard idol group that performs in Final Fantasy XIV. They recently reached Twitch Partner status on https://www.twitch.tv/songbirdsffxiv and are excited to share their music with everyo...

We have an exciting announcement to share with you all… no, it’s not about Quinton’s cat. (Maybe next week?) No guest this week because Peter and Quinton have a lot to catch up on! Links mentioned in this episode: https://dot.la/activision-blizzard-news-2654214215.html https://twitter.com/Asmongold/status/1420145376590446592?s=20 https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/908c9d4cd156a...

Quinton is away on assignment this week so filling the guest host chair is Rho, https://twitter.com/RhoWCR ! He is a Dungeon Master for +5 to Hit , a Podcast Directory curator for https://warcraftradio.com/ , and a sprout in FFXIV! Rho hasn’t finished Stormblood yet so please, no spoilers! Links mentioned in this episode: The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing is suing Activision...

Get the feels for Eorzea with our guest, Seriahime! She is a content creator, a gpose and housing enthusiast, and has a contagious excitement about FFXIV! Be sure to follow her in all the places and get inspired! https://seriahime.carrd.co/ Links mentioned in this episode: Final Fantasy 14 had such a spike in players that Square Enix temporarily ran out of digital copies?! Sorry to anyone waiting...

No guest this week so Peter and Quinton talk about their favorite topic - MMOs! Our hosts chat about the current climate of World of Warcraft vs Final Fantasy 14, gatekeeping, Asmongold, and don’t worry… there is cat chat too! We’d love your feedback so be sure to reach out on Twitter , on Discord , or send us an email at show@maelstromradio.com and let us know what you want us to play or chat abo...

We are delighted to share our chat with writer, performer, content creator, and free agent, Eskalia ! She has been on a podcasting junket to promote her Twitch channel . She has begun a new chapter in her career and is on a rocket to the stars! By the time you read this, she has already made Twitch Affiliate status and is on the road to Partner! She shares insight on being a successful broadcaster...

We decided that we are once again a FFXIV leaning podcast, but we still like to know what’s going on in other MMO’s. For the last two weeks, Peter and Quinton were streaming a little Guild Wars 2 in preparation for an interview with this week’s guest, Slothquueen ! Enjoy this lighthearted chat with a new friend of the podcast! Going forward it WILL be required that on cam guests show us their priz...

This week Peter and Quinton take a detour from Final Fantasy 14 chat and get into some lively discussion with our guest. Fiddleback is the one of the creators and host of the excellent podcast, GM Word of the Week. We learn about the origins of the show, why words are cool, and why Fiddleback isn’t playing any actual games right now. Please support Fiddleback by checking out the following links: h...

Peter and Quinton are still aflutter from episode 150! Now that we’re recording on Friday nights, Peter feels liberated to drink beer during the show again! Is this a good idea? We’ll see. In this episode we go over the news of the week and eventually make our way to a spoiler heavy breakdown of the FFXIV Patch 5.55 MSQ! *Please note: Maelstrom Radio is not a source of 100% accurate and factual in...

Five years on Twitch! 150 episodes of the podcast! Peter and Quinton have a lot to celebrate! Big announcements and big feels are ahead! This episode looks back at an old chapter and kicks off a new one. Maelstrom Radio IS a podcast and streaming duo focusing on Final Fantasy XIV and the greater MMO community featuring opinions, interviews, and humor. After episode 100, we stepped away from the FF...

The leadup to episode 150 continues! This is the second of two MR Bonus Rounds! In this episode we dip back into a hodgepodge of MR past to revisit the highs and lows of Flattus and Shyntyrr’s podcast journey in leadup to our episode 150 LIVE extravaganza! We’d love your feedback so be sure to reach out on Twitter , on Discord , or send us an email at show@maelstromradio.com and let us know what y...

The leadup to episode 150 begins! This is the first of two MR Bonus Rounds! In this episode we go back to Sunday, May 17, 2020 to episode 116 - Soft Bold Boy w/ Talan Broadbent. Peter and Talan couldn’t stop blabbing in this episode and had a whole chat after the show ended that never made it to the original episode. Listen to the creation of a beautiful bromance! Follow Talan on Twitter and Twitc...

We are back with another play and chat experience. Inspired by our previous episode’s guest, HyperPixie , we are playing The Elder Scrolls Online! Peter is steering the ship and Quinton is enjoying the scenery. Let’s talk Tamriel (and a bunch of other things totally off topic.) Enjoy! We’d love your feedback so be sure to reach out on Twitter , on Discord , or send us an email at show@maelstromrad...

Peter has taken an interest in ESO. Quinton is mildly curious. So, what better way to learn more about the game than to chat with The Elder Scrolls Online Official Stream Team member, HyperPixie! We learn about what makes ESO awesome, some tips for new players, and why small, innocent creatures should definitely fear her! Follow HyperPixie and her podcast, Tales of Tamriel! https://www.twitch.tv/h...

We are so excited to share our insightful and inspiring chat with the streamer, academic, inclusivity advocate, and gamer - Haughty Chicken! Follow Haughty Chicken on Twitter , Twitch , and YouTube ! Programming note: Peter has some mic issues in the beginning so you don’t hear much from him until later in the show. Don’t worry, he makes up for lost time. We’d love your feedback so be sure to reac...

Peter and Quinton are back with another Let’s Play episode! Peter has finally obtained a PS5 and is excited to see what it can do! This week we play and comment on the free tech demo/really cool 3D platformer, Astro’s Playroom ! We share deets about the week that was, AND share some big news at the end. We’d love your feedback so be sure to reach out on Twitter , on Discord , or send us an email a...

QUINTON IS BACK so we waste no time to jump right into a good ol’ fashioned gaming news discussion, heavy on the opinions and snark. We chat about what we’ve been doing with MR so far this year - the things that worked, the things that didn’t work. We confirm that our motto for 2021 is suiting us rather well. Expect the worse, stay average. We’d love your feedback so be sure to reach out on Twitte...

The assemblage of guest hosts grows! As Shyntyrr continues to recharge his ki offline, Flattus is joined by producer Susan to reflect on the week that was. Please enjoy Susan attempting to turn the tables and do the interviewing! Flattus is mostly receptive and shares his thoughts about the state of the gaming industry and some introspection on his podcasting career. We’d love your feedback so be...

Quinton remains on sabbatical until further notice, so the parade of guest hosts continues! This week Flattus is joined by writer, humorist, and video game aficionado, Saferoth . There are so many topics touched on that all you can do is hang on and enjoy the ride! We’d love your feedback so be sure to reach out on Twitter , on Discord , or send us an email at show@maelstromradio.com and let us kn...