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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We were delighted to be joined by the Fantastic Steph Rennick, chatting about her work with the Video Game Dialogue Corpus and maybe someFinal Fantasy X too.. because why not :D Check it out below :) youtu.be/5fENYlcPHec?...

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EXP Required | Episode 29 Steph Rennick, & The Video Game Dialogue Corpus

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We had the pleasure of chatting to the wonderful HaZ Dulull @beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social recently about his dynamic career in Film, TV, Games..you name it! :D, and also about his new cute em up Astro Burn which is AVAILABLE ON STEAM NOW link in post youtu.be/DZ4gV4u1hXQ

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EXP Required | Episode 28 | HaZ Dulull & Astro Burn

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Kicking off with out first podcast guest of the year - we are joined by @robpearson86.bsky.social of PlayStation Access fame, as he talks through his career and love for Final Fantasy VII - The man has great taste 😝 youtu.be/m6snOnQ4E-U

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EXP Required | Episode 27 | Rob Pearson & Final Fantasy VII

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Its been a great 2nd year for EXP Required, and we just wanted to say thanks to all the people who listened/shared/commented and especially the amazing guests who were gracious enough to give us their time this year. Here's to even more fun in 2026 😁🎉🎉🎉

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

What better way to celebrate our 25th episode than by spending time with the hugely talented @davidmenkin.com ? We talk FF16's Barnabus, why games mean so much to us, and... spiders?! Come listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcjO...

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EXP Required | Episode 25 | David Menkin & Final Fantasy XVI

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

A huge congrats to @sandfallgames.bsky.social for their win at the Golden Joysticks this year! If you missed our Expedition 33 video earlier this year, don't worry - we've got you covered ;) youtu.be/pcHuioMR2FU?...

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7 Reasons Why Expedition 33 is like Final Fantasy | EXP Required

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

This month we're joined by the spectacularly talented @jttg.bsky.social to discuss his entry into the gaming sphere, and his favourite FF games! Come listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iIn...

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EXP Required | Episode 24 | Jonas Gawe & Final Fantasy X

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

How's everyone's playthrough of The Ivalice Chronicles going?! Current mood is very much "Wiegraf's voice is perfect"... not at all influenced by that video essay we did... wink wink nudge nudge

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Livvy 🌌 @livvyclosehaul.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

My advice for playing Tactics has for sure changed throughout the years (and Ivalice Chronicles' QOL updates mean rigorous save management is no longer as crucial), but for the Wiegraf fight, I DO still recommend keeping a pint of ice cream on hand. To have a good cry over when it's done.

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

We're hoping you saw the little shout-out at one point... 👀

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

2 days left until Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles... what better time for a dive into one of the best characters in the game?! www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1lQ...

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Wiegraf Folles: Dead Man Walking | Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis | EXP Required

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

So nice we did it twice! Our "7 Optional Locations" video proved so popular we raked our brains thinking of another 7 to add to the list - can you think of any more to add to the list?! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSRl...

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7 MORE Optional Areas in Final Fantasy | EXP Required

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

We're back with another podcast episode! This time taking a look at the one and only Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6zt...

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EXP Required | Episode 22 | Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Our second ever Brag Bag episode is out - did you guess the teaser correctly? That's right, it's about the one and only Sony PocketStation - come have a watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHuG...

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Brag Bag Episode 2 | PocketStation | EXP Required

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Teaser ahoy! We're releasing our second Brag Bag episode later this week, where we'll be talking about the [REDACTED]... What do you think it could be?!

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

ICYMI: We're trying something new! Not satisfied with lists and podcasts, Jack and Mol get together to discuss some real-life merchandise! Come watch the first of our Brag Bag segments - with five more to be released over the year... 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Zo...

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Brag Bag Episode 1 | Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within VHS | EXP Required

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

We're joined this month by the amazingly talented @rosiecaddick.bsky.social Come listen to how she made her way into the industry, why she loves Final Fantasy IX and what her favourite Parappa track is youtu.be/3xyUdOMovLk

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EXP Required | Episode 21 | Rosie Caddick & Final Fantasy IX

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@sandfallgames.bsky.social have created an RPG Masterpiece with @expedition33.bsky.social balancing a gripping story with a ground-breaking turn based battle system. Its influence are vast, but we though we'd note the 7 reasons why its like Final Fantasy youtu.be/pcHuioMR2FU #expedition33 #sandfall

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeP9... Nothing to do on Easter Monday? Try listening to our latest podcast episode, this time with guest @gnosis_gaming as we chat about FF9!

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EXP Required | Episode 18 | @gnosis_gaming & Final Fantasy IX

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

And it wouldn't have been a proper night without a truly godawful selfie! Roll on the next FF event 🙏

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

And if anyone heard me go YES!!!! for IV's Dreadful Battle... yeah, okay, that was me. No ragrets -Mol

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Who else is excited for Distant Worlds at the end of the week?! We're going to be attending on Friday - anyone else out there going?

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

We're back at it again! We struggled to narrow down a list to just seven things - but we managed it! Come listen to why FFX is top-tier! www.youtube.com/watch?v=66LE...

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7 Reasons Final Fantasy X is Great | EXP Required

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

ICYMI - Jack and Mol duked it out to come up with the Ultimate FF Couples - this is our final ranking! Agree? Disagree? Come have a listen to our reasoning either way! Full episode available on YT and Spotify: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-3D...

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Nice project to be part of. Both @adrammolech.bsky.social & @jackyboy34.bsky.social doing some writing for this one. Thanks Theo! - Jack

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's, everyone! We did a special episode ranking some notable couples across the franchise - come listen to us duke it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-3D...

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Been wondering where our latest episode is? Wonder no longer! This time we got to talk to the wonderful @amymallett.bsky.social about FFX - come listen! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ81...

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EXP Required | Episode 15 | Amy Mallett & Final Fantasy X

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

*NEW PODCAST EPISODE* - Once again Jack and Mol are joined by a guest - this time the fantastic Youtuber @alleywayjack.bsky.social . We discuss his style and influences, and go into detail about his chosen game, Final Fantasy X Listen on YouTube youtu.be/RpECnF4Qsy4 Spotify Link below

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

New year, new video! Time for my most crackpot FF7 theory that I've been dwelling on for far, far too long. -Mol youtu.be/zEbRvVLJi7o?...

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Hidden in Plain Sight: A Final Fantasy VII Theory | EXP Required

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I REALLY wasn't kidding when I said Jack brings this up a lot... I go looking through notes to start writing a script and what do I find?! -Mol

Part of Mol's notes for a future video that reads "kuja's effette compared to other macho villains"; Jack has added beneath "Plus Kuja is fucking the Auctioneer. Its canon"

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year! We can't wait to start cracking on again with videos and the podcast - hope you're as excited about what's coming as we are! -Mol

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

@kanizo.bsky.social Special shoutout to Dani, who makes Fantastic Fantasy art! Dani is also the creator of the EXP Required logo. Thanks so much for supporting the podcast and channel Dani ❤️

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

#1 On our "Top 14 Mainline Final Fantasy Games" is of course Final Fantasy VIII - Is anyone surprised Full Audio Ranking here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb Thanks to everyone who's listened, joined in with or shared the podcast about. We've got big plans for the new year :D #ff8

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

#2 on our "Top Final Fantasy Mainline Games List" is Final Fantasy XII. Full Ranking Audio here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb A definite favourite of ours, and a full mainline FF Game in the world of Ivalice! #FF12 #Ivalice #finalfantasy #rpg #gamingpodcast

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

#3 on our "Top 14 Mainline FF Games" is Final Fantasy VII Link to full Audio: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb Its's great, but not at the top??! Whats going on.... #FF7 #Finalfantasy #rpg #gamingpodcast

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

#4 on our "Top 14 Mainline FF Games" is Final Fantasy IV Full Audio episode here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb First 16 Bit game, with a massive focus on story, with our boy Cecil taking centre stage! #finalfantasy #ff4 #square #rpg #gamingpodcast

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

#5 on our "Top 14 Mainline FF Games" is Final Fantasy IX Full Audio here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb Timeless classic, pushing the Playstation to its limits... Where the Remake Square? :p #square #ff9 #finalfantasy

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

#6 on our "Top 14 Final Fantasy Mainline Games List" - Final Fantasy VI Full Audio Ranking here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb An absolute classic! One of the greatest RPG's ever!!

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Heres a share for our Top 14 Mainline Final Fantasy Games Podcast episode!!! - Please check it out if you have any spare time over the holiday period! spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb #finalfantasy #rpg #gamingpodcat #listfeature

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

#7 on our "Top 14 Mainline FF Games" - This entry is Final Fantasy X Full Audio Ranking here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb First PS2 title, and favourite for many. Ride ze shoopuff HA HA HA HA! #FFX #Finalfantasy #ps2 #rpg #square #gamingpodcast

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

#8 on our "Top 14 Mainline FF Games" list - The entry is Final Fantasy 13. Full Audio here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb A very polarising game, but its alright after the first 600 hours :p #finalfantasyxiii #finalfantasy #square #rpg #gamingpodcast

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Heres a clip from our "Top 14 Mainline FF Games" Podcast episode. Full Audio here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb Kuja is somewhat of a sexy man isn't he... Definitely an Awakening for many, probably in alot of ways. #ff9 #finalfantasy #Kuja #gamingpodcast

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

#9 on our "Top 14 Mainline FF Games" Christmas Countdown is Final Fantasy 16! Some great highs in its bosses, and voicecast bump this one up! @benstarr.bsky.social steals the show as Clive Rosfield! #squareenix #ff16 #finalfantasy Full Audio Link here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

#10 on our list of "Top 14 Mainline FF Games" - This entry is Final Fantasy V Quite possibly the series best battle system, but the story is a bit wonky! #finalfantasy #ff5 #gamingpodcast #RPG Full ranking audio here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

#11 on our "Top 14 Mainline FF" List - This entry is Final Fantasy 2! #FinalFantasy #FF2 #Gamingpodcasts A bit of a naff Battle system, though listeners will know we have a soft spot for this one Full audio ranking: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

#12 on our "Top 14 Mainline FF" List - This entry is Final Fantasy III. Game notorious for its late International release, and introducing the Job System, and more importantly....Moogles! Full Podcast Ranking here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Ho ho ho! Everyone's The Glacian with #13 on our Top 14 FF Mainline Games Countdown. This entry is Final Fantasy XV. Incredible highs, but painful lows! #finalfantasy #ff15 #gamingpodcast

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Tis the season! FF1 is the 14th Position on our "Top 14 Final Fantasy Mainline Games" Christmas Countdown. The Original. Important, but not the series best! - Jack Full Ranking Audio here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

This is canon #ff9 #kuja #gamingpodcast Heres a clip from our Latest Podcast episode "Top 14 Mainline Final Fantasy Games" also shoutout to ma boi @muttski.bsky.social who also believes this is canon..because it clearly is :p - Jack Full Audio here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb

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EXP Required @exprequired.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Exclusive clip of our Top 14 Mainline Final Fantasy Games Podcast #Finalfantasy7 #finalfantasy #gamingpodcast Full Audio here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xe19fiiqpPb

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