Secret Chocobo Club

Secret Chocobo Club

by Secret Chocobo Club

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Episode 8: The Worst is (mostly) Behind (ARR)

Jacob, John, James, and Paul discover the long, rocky, disgusting (yet delicious), cheese-covered, wine-drenched road to fighting Titan. FFXIV Classes: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Class FFXIV Jobs: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Job Human Noraxia: https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2F64.media.tumblr.com%2Fe78efd7d99e177d2bc5042f370e442e7%2Ftumblr_p0nm2eDgJw1udns9yo5_1280.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=6cf1f2c2f2d12efcb6d5534aff1554d0a749ff1f39b0e9aa513ce5799da23db3 FFX Tidus (FFX Spoilers): https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Tidus FFVII Costa del Sol (FFVII Spoilers): https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Costa_del_Sol_(Final_Fantasy_VII) Hilarious story of how Soken recorded this track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBRLxCIbgw FFXIV Costa Del Sol OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieduCpyHfCg FFXIV 1.0 Titan cancelled: https://novacrystallis.com/2015/12/fans-unearth-unused-cutscene-featuring-final-fantasy-xivs-titan/ FFXIV 2.0 quests removed in 5.3 (Spoiler Warning for 2.0): https://consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Seventh_Umbral_Era_Main_Scenario_Quests/Removed_in_Patch_5.3 FFXIV Miqo’te Culture/Lore: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Miqo%27te Gaol: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/gaol

Episode 7: Five Knives and a Dream (ARR)

Paul, Jacob, John, and James go on a wild chocobo chase in search of this "masked man", with lots of (loving) complaints along the way. D&D Cantrip - https://dnd5e.wikidot.com/spells Frixio - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Frixio Duplicate Mini-boss - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Coeurl_O%27_Nine_Tails Final Fantasy X's Ochu - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ochu_(Final_Fantasy_X) Ochu FATE - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/All_Vine_and_No_Popotoes Old Thousand Maws of Toto-Rak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ2ZlkAEbM4 Crystals in Final Fantasy - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Crystal_(term) Twin Adder Vorsaile Heuloix - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Vorsaile_Heuloix Final Fantasy X Highbridge exploit - https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/197344-final-fantasy-x/63093928 Hremfing's Optional Quest - https://consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Corpse_Confrontation Family - https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/nothing-stronger-than-family Gundobald's mustache - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Gundobald#/media/File:Gundobald.jpeg Doctor Eggman - https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Doctor_Eggman Two Rules for Seinfeld - https://www.thethings.com/larry-david-rules-creating-seinfeld-darker-90s-sitcoms/ Brevity - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brevity Ahriman in Final Fantasy - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ahriman One Piece Boa Hancock (SPOILER WARNING) - https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Boa_Hancock

Episode 6: Raindrops on Ochus and Whiskers on Couerls (ARR)

James, Paul, Jacob, and John dance with Sylphs while figuring out who is the real employer. Factorio: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427520/Factorio/ The Sound of Music - Maria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-VRyQprlu8 Ramuh in Final Fantasy (Possible Spoilers): https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ramuh MSQ Level 11 - Relighting the Torch: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Relighting_the_Torch MSQ Level 20 - First Impressions: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/First_Impressions Lallafel Default Dance (Volume Warning): https://youtu.be/Y70qQjhNays?t=89 Viera Default Dance (Volume Warning): https://youtu.be/Y70qQjhNays?t=149 Malboro in Final Fantasy: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Malboro Final Fantasy X - Great Malboro: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Malboro_(Final_Fantasy_X) Final Fantasy XIV - Qiqirn: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Qiqirn Redwall Shrew: https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Shrews

Episode 5: Grand Companies, Grand Choices (ARR)

John, James, Paul, and ??? pause the adventure to bicker over which Grand Company to join. Nanamo Perching: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/18/7b/e4/187be4965f0304d8f5de63ec6a3a5dda.jpg Dynasty Warriors 3 English VA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFA08BJUtPo Jason Charles Miller: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1390709/ What is a Death Flag: https://doughnutlounge.com/what-is-a-death-flag/ Immortal Flames Uniform: https://www.trafficsafetysuppliers.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/2/8/28-blue-collars.jpg Twin Adders Uniform: https://www.trafficconesforless.com/images/PO/RS45015C-Yellow3M6.jpg Maelstrom Uniform: https://www.trafficconesforless.com/images/PO/Red_28_2Collars.jpg Biggs & Wedge in Final Fantasy: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Biggs_and_Wedge Star Wars Biggs: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Biggs_Darklighter Star Wars Wedge: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Wedge_Antilles Cid in Final Fantasy: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Cid Brand-new Armor: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Brand-new_Armor FFXIV Chocobo Colour Calculator: https://ffxivchocobo.com/en Chocobo Barding: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Chocobo_Barding Nedrick Ironheart: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Nedrick_Ironheart Zodiac Weapons: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Zodiac_Weapons Zodiac Spear: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Zodiac_Spear_(Final_Fantasy_XII)

Episode 4: Taking the Scions to Isembard (ARR)

Paul, John, and James join the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, and embark on the first "proper" hero mission. FFXIV Voice Actors (Potential Spoilers) - https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2703036/fullcredits/ Balthier’s VA: Gideon Emery - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0256297/ FFXIV X SCRAP Real Escape Game: “The Trials of Bahamut” - https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/4aee942e274571a114b14dd0dbc0d1aa8867d683 Well Come - https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/A_Wild_Rose_by_Any_Other_Name Ripe Corpse - https://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Ripe_Corpse Final Fantasy VII Materia - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Materia_(Final_Fantasy_VII) Redwall - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwall Spirit Bomb - https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Spirit_Bomb Ifrit across Final Fantasy - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ifrit Zero to Hero - Hercules - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvvrluxpFVI

Episode 3: The Sad Revolt Afterparty (ARR)

James, Paul, and John finally start talking about Final Fantasy XIV's Main Scenario Quests (but they don't get very far). Battle of Silvertear Skies - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_of_Silvertear_Skies Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Intro Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h542YbZuwkQ How to pronounce 'Aesthetician' - https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/pronunciation/english/aesthetician Maplestory - https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/ Final Fantasy VII's Gold Saucer - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Gold_Saucer_(Final_Fantasy_VII) John's Incredible Pizza - https://johnspizza.com/ Final Fantasy Coeurl - https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Coeurl Non Final Fantasy Coral - https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/corals-and-coral-reefs

Episode 2: Now, Back to Limsa (ARR)

John, James, and Paul try (unsuccessfully) to discuss the Limsa Lominsa and Gridania without getting distracted. Endwalker grapes Maplestory ferry to Orbis I Am the Sea (Limsa Lominsa Day Theme) A Sailor Never Sleeps (Limsa Lominsa Night Theme) Wailers and Waterwheels (Gridania Day Theme) Dance of the Fireflies (Gridania Night Theme) A New Hope (Ul'dah Day Theme) Sultana Dreaming (Ul'dah Night Theme) Concerning Hobbits Final Fantasy XVI - Moogle Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth - Moogle All 'A Realm Reborn' nods

Episode 1: It's a Maze, Dude (ARR)

Paul, John, James, and Jacob talk about starting Final Fantasy XIV in the city of Ul’dah. But first, everyone’s favorite(?) mini-game: Character Creation. Episode 0 Roegadyn woes Miqo'te glams Treasure maps Yoshi-P Yoshi P’s character Brennan Lee Mulligan

Episode 7.5: Getting Fired Up for EverCold

John, James, and Paul start getting hyped over the 2026 Anaheim FanFest and the newest expansion: Evercold FanFest Dev Panel a.k.a. Evolved Mode Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uiNEwa7oT4 f.k.a. Creative Business Unit 3: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Creative_Studio_III Biting your ice cream: https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/balcq4/the_correct_way_to_eat_ice_cream_is_by_biting_it/ Hikaru Tamaki (Mr. Prime): https://youtu.be/_uiNEwa7oT4?t=621 FanFest Keynote Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2pPdMFgEcA Moogle Treasure Trove Events: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Moogle_Treasure_Trove_Events Item Level: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Item_Level The Baldesion Arsenal: https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Baldesion_Arsenal FFXIV Official Endwalker Delay Announcement: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/78fc5efd11286b91080f60cbb55ce5b1eab136ee 6.5 Cutscene (ft. Gaia if you finished Eden raids): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_6WvTpUMlU Koji Fox Lyrics Panel from NA FanFest 2026: https://www.youtube.com/live/o9HMYdut2Ek?si=urinvHRL45SeNcUE&t=10870

Episode 5.5: The Party Discusses FF

Paul, John, and Jacob chit-chat about Final Fantasy games other than Final Fantasy XIV. Show Notes Final Fantasy 20 years ago: https://img.ifunny.co/images/f5cb9a2d3f0ea0bf31d8100ab6c4be4621b181277407a87f91efadec6a5437db_1.jpg Yoshi P on Final Fantasy: https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasy/comments/13p0r3n/yoships_answer_on_what_makes_an_ff_game_an_ff_game/#lightbox Expedition 33: https://www.expedition33.com/

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