Reignite

MJ and Matt are back at it. It's time to investigate the Illusive Man's claims by visiting a colony on the heels of an abduction. Our hosts talk about tutorials, paragon vs renegade, and what it means to be pansexual or bisexual. 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.

MJ and Matt got stuck in another dimension where there are no Turians but plenty of Orcs as they discuss Vampires as represented in video games. What's an episode of Reignite without a deep dive into a beloved video game? Matt and MJ talk Skyrim Dawnguard and how the experience measures up to their memories. Stick around after the show for a special surprise! Special thanks to David Boyle for our...

Your hosts take a break from the Mass Effect universe to lovingly reminisce about Bioware's MMO hayday. In this episode they chat about SWOTOR aka Star Wars: The Old Republic. The two reflect on the game, its highs, its lows and more. Join them on this trip down memory lane. 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.

On this episode of Reignite, it's time for a new season, as Matt and MJ start Mass Effect 2! They make some friends and learn things along the way. MJ shares her own fan fiction for fandom corner and the duo play a new game: Fuck, Friend, Fight! Special thanks to Christina Spinks for designing our newest t-shirt which you can find on Redbubble , our dear dear friend David Boyle for our amazing log...

MJ & Matt aren't done with Mass Effect just yet. This time they invite Colin M. Parker, co-founder and president of The Scavengers Network , to discuss his love for the game and how it has changed his life. Colin brought some suggestions to Fandom Corner for ways to carry on the game's legacy. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we...

MJ & Matt invite fellow Mass Effect fan and podcaster, Nelson Lugo, to discuss his history with the game. He also brings to Fandom Corner a proposed rewrite of the first game's introduction. 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.

MJ & Matt have made it to the end. In this episode, they ask each other some questions about their experiences and discuss what's in store for Reignite season 2. This episode's Fandom Corner features an ideal Valentine's Day gift for the Shakarian shipper in your life, found on SmashPansy.com. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we...

In this episode, MJ & Matt compare notes on side quests and DLC—a difficult task since Matt has no notes. Fandom Corner features the podcast Lore Party and their episode about everyone's favorite Turian. 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 is it. MJ & Matt finally face off with Saren for the fate of the Citadel. Sacrifices must be made. Who will come out through the other side? MJ & Matt also share some Kaidan love in Fandom Corner with this post from OCTerminal on tumblr. 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.

MJ and Matt race to Ilos where they learn a lot more about the Protheans and the ending of the last Reaper cycle. This week's Fandom Corner features quietgold's fic, the effect of you --a perfect fic for those Shakarian shippers. 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.

MJ and Matt Shepard return to the Citadel where they are effectively grounded. Fortunately, they are not without allies. CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of physical and sexual assault, trauma, and PTSD. MJ gives a shout out to The Alliance on Facebook for all of your Mass Effect Meme needs! Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as...

MJ and Matt Shepard must face their most difficult decisions yet. One of their team won't make it out of Virmire alive and it's unavoidable. Who did they choose? MJ also has a new artist to feature, VG's Customs & Pop Vinyls as well as Cat Valente's latest book in the Mass Effect Universe. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use...

MJ and Matt Shepard head over to Feros where something hinky is going on with Zhu's Hope colonists. This episode has it all! Geth, Geth, and more Geth, as well as a mind controlling plant with cloning abilities! Also MJ shares the work of HandmadePrincessShop and CristinaMakesStuff on Etsy. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT EPIC RAP, which...

Happy N7 Day! In this special bonus episode, MJ sits down with academic and historian Professor John Lestrange to discuss Mass Effect in a broader scope. With special messages from friends of the pod Colin Parker ( The Scavengers Network ), Jeff Richardson ( Everything is Awesome with Jeff & KC ), and Ismay Hutton ( Crit Chat ), we reflect on what Mass Effect means to us.

In this episode MJ and Matt Shepard are confronted with some difficult moral quandaries. They also find out that if this Spectre thing goes south, they could make a decent living as space exterminators. Fandom Corner this month was dedicated to Variations on a Theme, with Tank and Gunfire by servantofclio ; a gorgeous Shakarian fic. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bul...

In this episode MJ and Matt Shepard are each treated to a lesson in being a good ally from an unlikely teacher. MJ makes an apology to some beloved characters and Matt realizes his feelings about his usual romance may have changed. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our intro.

In this episode MJ and Matt compare notes about their experiences exploring the Citadel and meeting some new aliens. MJ has a lot to say about how women are treated and Matt tried to complete a side quest a little differently with surprising consequences. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT EPIC RAP, which we use as our intro.

This is the second episode of Reignite where Matt and MJ take a 10-year old video game way too seriously. In this episode, Matt and MJ go through the prologue and compare their experiences and start to figure out where this project is going. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT EPIC RAP, which we use as our intro.

This is the first episode of Reignite, a podcast by two friends who love storytelling, video games, and romancing aliens! In this episode, Matt and MJ recount their experiences with Mass Effect and lay everything out on the table while setting up the future of the podcast as a whole. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT EPIC RAP, which we use...