Colin discusses how his life is like in Philly and why the podcast will be changing its release schedule.
Colin explains what is going on in his life and why the podcast is taking a month or so break.
Colin and Kevin talk about the Fragments chapter, including the following: The international situation/Crossbellian imperialism. Analyze the factions current present in Crossbell. Talk about the literary effect of having García join your party for the prison break. The revelation about Zeit being a holy beast What he’s talking about with Demiourgos (including what the fuck a demiurge IS in reality, and why they’re using it here to talk about a plot to overthrow Aidios) Wazy as a gralsritter
Colin and Kevin sit down to discuss their experiences playing Dragon Quest 5.
Colin and Kevin discuss the big plot points of Chapter 3.
Intro 00:00 Chapter overview 5:20 Counterfeit Caper 6:30 Armorica Quest 8:30 Crossbell Dining 27:00 Capua Delivery Quest 33:35 Mishy Quest 39:10 Inside Scoop 43:15
Colin and Kevin have some hot takes about the current state of discussion around the question "Where should I start playing Trails."
Kevin and Colin discuss the beach intermission at MWL.
Kevin and Colin conclude their read through and discussion of Thucydides' Melian Dialogue and discus how it can help us better understand Crossbell's political situation.
Colin and Kevin sit down and start a close reading of the Melian Dialogue, Thucydides' master work of political theory, in order to understand better the position Crossbell finds itself in during the Trade Conference.
Intro 00:00 Pre-Orchis Tower Quests 3:15 Orchis Tower Background and Preliminary Discussions 14:45 Close Readings 28:00 Future of Crossbell 59:00
Colin and Kevin sit down to discuss the first two days of Chapter 2 in Trails into Azure. Also Colin is tired as shit and Kevin reacts to the fact that he makes shit up sometimes.
Opening 00:00 Chapter impressions 2:00 Lechter and Shirley 6:40 Sigmund Orlando 17:00 Hidden Quest 23:00 Car 28:45 Ries 30:45 Wazy 34:00 Side quests 38:15 Doll studio 42:40 Abandoned mine quest 46:30
Colin and Kevin sit down to talk about their shared love of Paradox Grand Strategy games.
Kevin and Colin sit down to discuss a tie-in light novel that gives more insight into the backstories of Elie, Lloyd, Tio, and Randy. Colin also gives an update on his job search.
Kevin and I sat down to talk about Road into the Future, a drama CD that sets us up for Azure. It's... not great!
In the shortest episode in Trails in the Pod history, Kevin and Colin sit down to talk about the wet fart that is Back Alley Dr. Glenn.