Reignite

Time for a break with our pal Nick Luck ! As we take some time on the Citadel, we talk about how Javik still sucks, Tali is still great, and we want more Elcor all the time. Fandom Corner features some sick shoes Matt found online. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme.

It's time for one of the most talked about missions in the whole series-- Priority Rannoch! Derek Van Dyke joins us as we bemoan how gay this could have been, the mistakes that were made in previous playthroughs, the innocence of the Geth, and Shepard's obvious death wish. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme.

This episode takes us deep into the memories of the Geth with Dave Grima of the Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast . We talk about the hidden history of the Morning War, the political relevance of this mission, and how frustrating the practical side of this mission was for us as players. Fandom corner features an adorable fan fiction about Legion making a furry friend . Special thanks to David Bo...

Sabrina Harms , author of our N7 Day special, joins us to discuss the cold calculus of war. We talk about how much we hate turrets, more missed opportunities, and Tali's reaction to the homeworld sky. Fandom corner features Sabrina's fan fiction found here and Miracle of Sound's Crucible track. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which w...

Friend of the pod Spectre a la Fete joins us as we take on the Geth Dreadnought. We discuss how music defines this mission's mood, an asexual's view on romance, and a lack of growth for our main character. Fandom corner highlights a custom paint job on a Reddit user's PS5 . Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme.

We are joined by Sam Perez to talk about the Quarians and their attempt to reclaim the homeworld. MJ thought this was more of a mission. Mistakes were made. In Fandom Corner MJ shares what she got for Valentine's Day and where you can find cute Mass Effect dice . Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme.

Friend of the pod Adam Bailey finally joins us to talk about our favorite space paladin! We discuss the misstep of the black widow trope, using Mass Effect as a narrative exercise, and how disappointed we are in the alternate outcome of this mission. In fandom corner, we get a little personal using prompts from this tumblr post . We also share an email from a listener with thoughts about Mordin's...

Fellow Garrus stan Dr. Erin Macdonald joins us to talk about how even the smallest missions can have a lasting impact on us as players. We discuss morally gray decisions, our experience with romance, and why the decisions we make have the potential to haunt us. Fandom Corner features handmade scented soap by Dragonsworn and a scented candle for your captain's cabin by EmberAshesCo . Special thanks...

Friend of the Pod Mike Kimble joins us to have a deep and passionate discussion about Jacob Taylor and how Bioware failed his character. We talk about harmful stereotypes, frustrating romance paths, and spirates (spy-pirates). Fandom Corner features two sets of Mass Effect themed RPG dice by GeekStyleDice and NexusOutpost ! Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the...

MJ's personal archrival is here to discuss our second official visit to the Citadel! Kenneth Shepard is mainly here for his boy Kaidan, MJ's just happy to ride the elevators with her friends, and Matt isn't sure how he feels about Kai Leng (Ken is VERY sure how he feels). Fandom Corner features shout outs to two of our listeners and their projects! Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing log...

The time is finally here! Case Aiken joins us to discuss the most sought after mission of Reignite's history: Priority Tuchanka. We talk about Krogan history, alternate paths, and losing a friend. Fandom Corner focuses on the constantly improving Bioware Store ! Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme.

Friend of the pod Abu Zafar is back to talk about the Turian's secret mission on Tuchanka. We talk useless stoicism, sacrifice in war, and what to do when you're responsible for someone else's mistake. Fandom Corner features The Mass Effect Rag by BrentalFloss . Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme.

One of the great loves of Matt's life, Professor John Lestrange, joins us to discuss a secret mission as given to us by our pal Wrex. We talk genocide, the futility of choice, and rachni bull shit. Fandom Corner features a cute Futurama mashup and a shop specifically geared toward MJ's interests . Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, whic...

Happy N7 Day! In this special bonus episode, Reignite presents Cards Against the Normandy written by ChimeraArts and Spaced0lphin and Clear Head written by our very own Case Aiken. All of our thanks and love to our CPOV family for helping to bring these stories to life. Go out there and give them hell! Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP,...

Our pod crush Ian R. Buck joins us to follow up with more conversation about the Genophage! We talk about the comedic tone this seemingly serious mission takes, question Cerberus motives, and overall have a great time hanging out. Matt gives a solid review of a previous Fandom Corner feature and we have some new shinies for you to see from BrknCreative and HauntYourHouse . Special thanks to David...

Our favorite Josh of all trades is back to talk about His and Matt's girlfriend, Jack! MJ yells about how Mass Effect 3 failed Kasumi, Matt is stoked to reconnect with Jack, and Josh is just happy to be here. Fandom Corner shouts out Tia Verde and Studio Scorpion on Etsy for their nerdy face masks. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, whi...

MJ & Matt drop a short announcement about their N7 Day plans.

Host of the Left Behind Game Club and Cutscenes, Jacob McCourt, joins us to experience the Leviathan DLC for what might have been the first time! Listen as we wonder how Shepard can be so clueless about the obvious indoctrination and how the Reaper origin boiled down to "oh no my hubris!" Fandom corner features a member of the Reignite fandom, @commandernici! Special thanks to David Boyle for our...

Internet darling Nelson Lugo has A LOT of opinions about the Omega DLC. Does he have criticisms? Yes. Is he going to play it again? Also yes because he loves Mass Effect and no one can stop him. Join us as we break down Aria's quest for revenge.

Fellow Garrus stan Jesse Vitelli joins MJ & Matt on their mission to Menae where as usual, nothing goes according to plan. Fandom Corner features both a song and artwork inspired by "Palaven Burning". Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme. Also something cool to check out: Co-written by CPOV's very own Pat Edwards...

MJ & Matt swing by Eden Prime with friend of the pod Josh Silverman. They pick up a new friend, learn some unsettling history, and Liara gets insulted at least twice. For Fandom Corner, we have a really cute Javik x Liara fan art called Blue Skies Yellow Eyes by Irish Neko Arts . Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our th...

MJ & Matt talk about the changes to the Citadel, how the Council hasn't changed at all, and the realities of war as told by eavesdropping. In Fandom Corner, we discuss Mass Effect TikTok. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme.

Friend of the pod Kevin Luparello of Lore Party joins us to break down our mission to Mars. We talk about our longing for space travel, how the Alliance did Shepard dirty, and how quickly things are moving. Fandom Corner contains TWO special items, medi-gel hand sanitizer from fan favorite FreshNGeeky and Mass Effect inspired amigurumi patterns by Allison Mohler . Special thanks to David Boyle for...

It's a new season and Matt won't let us sing-- instead Geoff Moonen of "Fun" & Games joins us to discuss his experience playing Mass Effect 3 on the Wii U. Despite committing a war crime, Shepard is still on hand to discuss the Reaper threat at Earth's front door. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme.

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