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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

And our Oct-Nov gameclub game is... THE LAST STORY! Join the patreon at $1-or-more to join our discord's community playthrough of this Sakaguchi-helmed experiment in control, mechanics, and how many shades of beige the Wii can render!

The Last Story
A Hironobu Sakaguchi game
Music by Nobuo Uematsu

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Sakura Wars has always subverted gender norms and presented LGBTQ+ characters, and we celebrate it. On its 30 year anniversary, we talk about the series’ impact, community, and our hopes for what’s next youtube.com/shorts/670PB... 🎧 : pod.link/969659784/ep... 💸 : www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Patrick Ghoulikowski 🧟‍♂️ @pkrockin.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Here's your companion piece for this Axe of the Blood God Illusion of Gaia (Illusion of Time) podcast -- the Nintendo Power Toys R' Us preview kiosk video that sold me on the game as a kid -- voiced by none other than Cam Clarke aka Leonardo/Liquid Snake/Ryudo.

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Samantha Ferreira Is Back On Her Book Bullshit @sam-animeherald.northsky.social · 06/10/2026

On a day like this, I really should post some updated photos of The Room (TM).

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Nadia Oxford @nadiaoxford.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This is a great episode! I'm proud of it. Thanks to @lbdnytetrayn.bsky.social, @victorehunter.bsky.social and @pkrockin.bsky.social.

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For our $10-and-up patrons; Nadia and Victor are joined by special guests Patrick Kulikowski and David Oxford, to discuss Illusion of Gaia! Is IoG and epic tale that takes bold strokes? Or is it blind nostalgia? Find out as we trek towards Babel's spire 🎧 : www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Pantheon of the Blood God - Illusion of Gaia w/ Patrick Kulikowski and David Oxford | Axe of the Blood God

For our $10-and-up patrons; Nadia and Victor are joined by special guests Patrick Kulikowski and David Oxford, to discuss Illusion of Gaia a

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Samantha Ferreira Is Back On Her Book Bullshit @sam-animeherald.northsky.social · 06/10/2026

Hey, @bloodgodpod.bsky.social were kind and naive enough to let me talk about Sakura Wars for two hours. Today can be YOUR day that ends with "Y", too. \o/

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Anime Herald's Samantha Ferreira (@sam-animeherald.northsky.social) is here to discuss the importance of Sakura Wars for its 30th Anniversary! Why does it attract an LGBTQ fanbase and what does the future hold?🌸 PLUS: - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - Romancing SaGa www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary w/ Samantha Ferreira | Axe of the Blood God

Grab your commemorative shot glass because it's time for the Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Spectacular! Special guest Samantha Ferreira join

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We're celebrating 20 years of the phenomenon that was the Wii by presenting a smorgasbord of third-party exclusives. Get your votes in to determine which game we'll be playing in our gameclub deep-dive Pantheon of the Blood God episode! Join and Vote: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What will be our Wii 20th Anniversary gameclub game? - The Last Story - Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon - Pandora's Tower - Arc Rise Fantasia Join the patreon at any level to vote! $10-or-more gets access to our deep-dive Pantheon episode in December! www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

Axe of the Blood God Pantheon Game Club Poll:
- The Last Story
- Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon
- Pandora's Tower
- Arc Rise Fantasia

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The RNG of Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon is unforgiving. We thank Torneko for his service, and his wife for her bentos. We talk Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and more this week on Axe of the Blood God! youtube.com/shorts/S6eFH... 🎧 : pod.link/969659784/ep... 💸: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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The RNG of Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon is unforgiving, and we love it

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week on the pod, Cam Hawkins (@camfinalmix.bsky.social) returns to review Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter! PLUS: - Qliphah in Providence's Shadow - Nocturne - Torneko's Mystery Dungeon - and oh so much more www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter w/ Cam Hawkins | Axe of the Blood God

Orbments, orbments, and more orbments! Special guest Cam Hawkins joins Eric and Nadia to discuss Trails in the Sky Second Chapter while deft

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As mentioned on this week's ep, we're heartbroken to hear of the passing of Eien ni Hen. She was an unsung hero of the fan-translation scene and will be deeply missed. If you're unfamiliar with her work, please give Magnvs' article a read. magnvsrpgjourney.substack.com/p/found-in-t...

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Found in translation: the selfless legacy of Eien Ni Hen

For those who followed the English fantranslation efforts of Japanese RPGs since the very first days, back when the idea of playing localized versions of Final Fantasy V, Tales of Phantasia, Star Ocea...

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy 30th Anniversary to Sakura Wars!🌸 A missing piece of RPG history in the West and a cultural phenomenon in Japan; blending SRPG combat, ADV exploration, and romance! Last year we released our deep-dive episode from behind the paywall to spread the love: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Sakura Wars - Pantheon of the Blood God | Axe of the Blood God

Happy American Thanksgiving! We're taking the week off but as a very special treat we're pulling one of our favourite Pantheon episodes out

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This week Siliconera's @jmariye.bsky.social joins Eric and Nadia to kick off the game of the year discussion. Yes, it’s already that time. What’s your GOTY, and will it cure the lonliness epidemic? What a year (for games!) youtube.com/shorts/m8cG_... Listen: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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GOTY? Yes, it’s already that time. What’s your GOTY, and will it cure the lonliness epidemic?

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave is a dense text; it will take a village to determine the best person to kiss. @jmariye.bsky.social returns to chat with Eric and Nadia about your burning Fire Emblem questions! youtube.com/shorts/ZfC3W... 🎧: pod.link/969659784/ep... 💸 : www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave is a dense text, it takes a village to determine the best person to kiss

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Chris Plante @plante.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

How do you talk about the history of a series as big as Fire Emblem? You get help from @bloodgodpod.bsky.social's @nadiaoxford.bsky.social!

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Fire Emblem: The Rise, Fall, Rise, Fall, and Rise

Plus, why we stop playing the games we love!

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What’s your favorite movie musical and why is it One Piece Film: Red? We discuss our favorite movie musicals and the 90’s phenomenon of hearing the power ballad version of Disney songs on the radio youtube.com/shorts/n_4Ab... www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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What’s your favorite movie musical and why is it One Piece Film: Red?

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Baroque is a janky, grungy, cryptic game for sickos. If the Nintendo Direct didn’t make you go crazy (for Torneko!) @hokutolucas.bsky.social will guide you through this weird mystery dungeon for freaks youtube.com/shorts/Ozqnd... 🎧 : pod.link/969659784/ep... 💸: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Baroque is a janky, grungy, cryptic game for sickos. Check out this weird mystery dungeon for freaks

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Dirge of Cerberus Pantheon When?? Let’s revisit FFVII’s edgy cousin youtube.com/shorts/wbXjU... LISTEN: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Dirge of Cerberus Pantheon When?? Let’s revisit FFVII’s edgy cousin

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Nintendo Direct + Zelda Direct predictions! Check out these hot takes before they immediately get soggy. Seeing this after the Zelda Direct 9/8 7am pt? Let know what we got wrong (don’t say spirit tracks) youtube.com/shorts/ie5Up... 🎧 : pod.link/969659784/ep... 💸: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Nintendo Direct and Zelda Direct predictions! Check out our hot takes before they get soggy

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The PSP Draft Poll is now open for patrons of any level! Which host drafted the roster of RPGs that best captures the essence of the PSP? Was it: - Nadia's collection of classic ports? - Eric's assemblage of enhanced remasters? - Victor's panoply of PSP originals? www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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PSP Draft Poll - Who Drafted the Best RPG Library? | Axe of the Blood God

If you're a $10-and-up patron, you've had your chance to ruminate on the events of our recent PSP Draft. If you're not, now's your chance

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Did someone say Withered World? That's State of Play, baby! This week, Victor and Nadia run through the highlights of this year's State of Play, and get stoked about FF Resonance. Also, Nintendo Direct predictions: Zelda II anyone? This and more on Axe of the Blood God! 🎧: pod.link/969659784/ep...

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What’s in the trinity of buckwild PSP Action RPGs? Listen to our PSP RPG draft for the only correct answer 🎧 : www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/... youtube.com/shorts/75Jpm...

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What’s in the trilogy of buckwild PSP Action RPGs? Our PSP RPG draft holds the only correct answer

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For our $10-and-up patrons, it's the long-awaited PSP Draft! Listen now and when the poll goes up you can vote for which host you think managed to draft the ultimate PSP RPG collection! www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

Axe of the Blood God Side Quest - PlayStation Portable RPG Draft
Thumbnail features key art from Jeanne D'arc and Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This week we're joined by Entropy and Dread Delusion director James Wragg (@lovelyhellplace.bsky.social) to talk: - Shakespeare - The beauty in RPG formulas - The many stages of the apocalypse - Slavoj Žižek dress-up games AD-FREE www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/... Free pod.link/969659784/ep...

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Entropy & Dread Delusion w/ Director James Wragg | Axe of the Blood God

Don't hate The Player, hate the thing wherein you'll catch the conscience of the king. Victor and Nadia are joined by the creative director

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The winner of our horror film deep-dive Side Quest is the sci-fi body-horror classic that inspired the PS1 RPG, Parasite Eve! Look forward to it in October!

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Low poly games are punk. We spoke with developer @lovelyhellplace.bsky.social, James Wragg, about the critically acclaimed Dread Delusion and Entropy, as well as the trailblazers of janky ps1 games. youtube.com/shorts/5-899... 🎧 : pod.link/969659784/ep... 💸: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Low poly games are punk. We spoke with developer James Wragg to discuss Dread Delusion and Entropy

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It's almost time, boils and ghouls: Patrons can vote now on which video game adaptation HORROR movie we'll cover in October! Our picks: Victor - Parasite Eve Eric - Iron Lung Nadia - D&D: Honour Among Thieves Alexi - Otogirisou / St. John's Wort www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

I don't understand why D&D is here either. Oh well.

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Aston Machan, you will always be famous. @jmariye.bsky.social joins to catch us up on princess maker-like raising sim Uma Musume, and all the horse lore to make you cry, this week on Axe of the Blood God! youtube.com/shorts/CiwFB... 🎧: pod.link/969659784/ep... 💸: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Aston Machan, you will always be famous. Jenni Lada joins to catch us up on Uma Musume

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Jenni Lada @jmariye.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I got to appear on Axe of the Blood God, and it was so much fun!

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We need more magical girl RPGs, and we need Nadia to localize them! This week, Siliconera’s @jmariye.bsky.social joins to talk Blue Reflection Quartet, and much more on this week’s episode! youtube.com/shorts/SjUNz... Listen: pod.link/969659784/ep... Ad-Free: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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We need more magical girl RPGs, and we need Nadia to localize them!

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Siliconera's (@siliconera.bsky.social) Jenni Lada (@jmariye.bsky.social) joins us this week to talk Duskbloods and magical girl RPG compilation Blue Reflection Quartet! PLUS: - Dread Delusion/Entropy - Umamusume - other! AD-FREE - www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/... FREE - pod.link/969659784/ep...

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The Duskbloods, Blue Reflection Quartet w/ Jenni Lada | Axe of the Blood God

In the name of a bunch of depressed girls, I shall punish you! Victor and Nadia are joined by Siliconera's Jenni Lada to discuss whether Blu

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Friend-of-the-show @alymra.bsky.social is joining the FF Relay with Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles soon! Commentary from @moonblazewolf.fastestfurs.com! Check it out and support some FF speedrunners!

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

If you missed our 5th Annual Charity Livestream Benefiting Trans Lifeline last week then this is for you: DAY ONE VOD is live, featuring: - FFVI w/ Eric - Pokemon Crystal Nuzlocke w/ Kat - PART 1 - FFT Speedrun w/ Alymra - RPG's Best-Dressed w/ Victor plus... (1/2) youtu.be/HklT6SXRhzg

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5th Annual Axe of the Blood God Charity Livestream - Benefiting Trans Lifeline - DAY ONE

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A bicorn? Is that some typa bisexual unicorn? @victorehunter.bsky.social ran a game of SMT Tokyo Conception (LionWing Publishing) and what happens in the vortex stays in the vortex youtube.com/shorts/-QatI... Watch the livestream VOD while available at twitch.tv/bloodgodpod

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We ran a game of SMT Tokyo Conception and what happens in the vortex stays in the vortex

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

On this week’s Quest Log of the Blood God, @nadiaoxford.bsky.social recounts the hard work and love that went into our annual charity livestream, and celebrates the community that naturally forms to support humanity, and rage against the a**holes of the world. 📖 : www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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A Very Special Quest Log of the Blood God: "Don't Feed the Pigeons" | Axe of the Blood God

Next time you're out and about, take stock of how many "Don't feed the animals" signs you see. They're very common here in Toronto, which is

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Best of Kat’s Nuzlocke Run! At long last, Kat has defeated the elite 4. Thank you for donating this and every year to @translifeline.org ! youtube.com/shorts/tJ52X... Watch the livestream VOD while available at twitch.tv/bloodgodpod

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The Best of Kat’s Nuzlocke Run! At long last, Kat has defeated the elite 4. Thank you for donating!

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 17/08/2026

Pew Pew Bang season four is kicking off with a massive JRPG episode with guest Nadia Oxford of the Axe of the Blood God podcast! Available on YouTube and in your audio feeds! Watch the crew split hard on the best JRPGs of all time: youtu.be/c6odtrb6hJs

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

folks, what can words say? $13,866.69 raised for Trans Lifeline. a community showing up as they always do, giving so much time and charity for a good cause. a weekend of spectacular streams, laughs, and pals. we at @bloodgodpod.bsky.social thank you all so, *so* much. see you again next year?

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It's the FI-NAL SEG-MENT! of our 2026 charity stream for Trans Lifeline: Mecca Chameleon! I think that's how it's spelled. Anyway, come see us off and watch Eric drink something *truly* cursed as a charity incentive. What is it? I fear to speak its name in God's presence. twitch.tv/bloodgodpod

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BloodGodPod - Live on Twitch

Charity Stream Day 2 !donate | Dinner + Water Break! | AOTBG x Trans Lifeline 2026 | Streaming talk shows & podcasts for 59 viewers.

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The party keeps going and we’ve got Lego Party next on our stream! Don’t miss it- we’re getting silly! We’re raising money for @translifeline.org ! TUNE-IN: www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod DONATE TO TRANS LIFELINE: tiltify.com/@seamoosi/ao...

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Charity Stream Day 2 !donate | Lego Party!! | AOTBG x Trans Lifeline 2026 | Streaming lego party! for 72 viewers.

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Coming up next is the Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Conception TRPG! Can Nadia, Eric, Leana, and Alexi survive the Vortex World!? Donate $10 or more during this segment for a chance to win a copy of the SMT TRPG! TUNE-IN: www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod DONATE TO TRANS LIFELINE: tiltify.com/@seamoosi/ao...

Shin Megami Tensei The Roleplaying Game Tokyo Conception from LionWing Publishing

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