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Majora’s Mask Ep. 31: The Water Temple

We can no longer delay the inevitable and I say if you're gonna do it, do it right, so we knock out the water temple in record time.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 30: Dry Bones and Wet Beavers

We revisit Ikana Graveyard in order to beat up a giant skeleton and inherit their undead army. We also run into some racing beavers.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 29: The Dog Whisperer

I don't have a sword, but we're still able to chat up some athletic dogs, get kidnapped by a giant turtle, and run into some exploding Gorons.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 28: Rock Sirloin With a Side of Frog Legs

We continue our adventures by grabbing a slimy new hat, take yet another trip back to Snowhead. and steal someone's room key.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 27: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Bottles in Another Shop?

Today we play some duck hunt in Clock Town, but we also check out the swamp, the swamp, and the swamp. Hmm.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 26: Christopher’s Web

You may have heard the old adage "Kill two spiders with one Link", and I think you see where this is going. Today we evict some eight-legged tenants and clean up the spider house (and do some other stuff as well).

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 25: E-Pony Antics

Time to handle some much needed to-dos as we nab some new masks and cross some names out of our bomber notebook.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 24: Marine Biology

We continue through the Pirate Fortress in our quest for the seven eggs, but the clock is counting down and- Hey, if I turn back time, the eggs I found won't disappear, right?

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 23: Pirates of the Great Bay: Curse of the Weird Eggs

We break into that sexy pirate fortress, blow up a few times, get kicked out a few times, and find a weird egg.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 22: You Got the Spunk, but Have You Got the Moxie?

We take our hot new Zora bod for a spin, get the lowdown on the diva's lost voice and weird eggs, and meet a whole lotta poivoits.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 21: Chateau Milkies and Caviar Memes

We race for the gold and enjoy it so much that we repeat twelve times. Skip the first twenty minutes. After that it's alllll egg in my face.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 20: Hero of Milk



We break into Great Bay to find a corpse, try our hand at some FPS milk defense action, and FINALLY get into the milk bar for some finely aged milk.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 19: Invasion of the Hidden Valley Ranch

We return to the ranch to see what other mischief we can get up to. It was a good call, because this time we have an alien invasion to discourage!

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 18: Romani Ranch 100% Speedrun

What can I say except you're welcome? I checked out Romani Ranch so you wouldn't have to. There's not a whole lot going on, so we probably won't be back here. 

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 17: The Amazing Race

Spring has come to Goron Village, we earn the powder keg badge, win some races, and pursue some bumblefuckery.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 16: A Cold Day in Hell

Our 100% perfect Snowhead Temple run continues, and thankfully, concludes. I stand victorious, a champion among the  ̶s̶a̶v̶e̶d̶  fairies. Remains in hand, I saunter out of the cleared temple, Haney's mouth agape in admiration. 

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 15: Snow Way Home

We finally penetrate Snowhead Temple to begin dungeoning and it goes about as well as you'd expect. Chris absolutely crushes it and Haney is very impressed. 

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 14: STFU Sweet Prince

We head back to Goronville and finally locate the chief, learn a new song, put the populace to sleep with our drum beats, and open the path to Snowhead Temple. We also begin our month long break, but we'll be back in your ears soon enough!

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 13: Kafei Unmasked

Our plans for Majora's Mask are rerouted after our save file decides to turn back time. The hunt for the missing Kafei continues, this time with results.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 12: Grave Mistakes

After our only plan is derailed, we head to the snowy north where everyone is upset and nipples abound.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 11: The Case of the Lost Kafei

Detective Chris pulls on his deerstalker cap and begins sleuthing for the missing Kafei.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 10: A Fool and His Rupees

Fresh from the victory of Woodfall Temple, we head back to Clock Town where Chris makes some poor financial decisions.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 9: Swamp Temple Tantrums

Chris dominates the swamp temple and rescues a Deku princess without needing that stupid map.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 8: The Dancer’s Successor

We're back in the saddle, smashing through quests, and sprinting toward Woodfall Temple.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 7: Monkey Business

What. A. Mess. Join Chris as he wages war against the Southern Swamp, gets into amateur gardening, and just goes ape.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 6: Welcome to Ze Swamp

We dive into the swamp, run from werewolves, save a witch, and take boat tours in Chris's guide to Majora's Mask.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 5: Escaping Clock Town

We get the fanciest new mask before breaking out of Clock Town and exploring the very dangerous fields of Termina.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 4: Hylian Vibin’

We explore Clock Town as a human child today and begin meeting the inhabitants proper. Some make Chris uncomfortable.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 3: The Sky is Falling

We pop some balloons, meet a scarecrow, and grab a moon tear. Oh yeah, I also meet up with Skull Kid. It's all good.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 2: This is Clock Town

We lose a friend, get cursed, meet a couple new friends, and enter Clocktown.

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Majora’s Mask Ep. 1: A Terrible Fate

We discuss The Legend of Zelda series, how this season might be different, and what Chris knows about Majora's Mask.

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 32: The End

In this episode we conclude season 1 of First Encounter and finish our playthrough of Final Fantasy VII. Thank you so much for being a part of this incredible journey.

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 31: Into The North Crater

In this episode we finish storming Midgar, confront Professor Hojo, learn some horrifying truths, and begin our descent into the North Crater. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 30: Return to Midgar

In this episode we finally get to the real story: who is Cait Sith? Oh, and we go to Midgar and fight Scarlet and Heidegger and their Proud creation. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 29: The Hunt for the Crashed Gelnika

In this episode Chris loses control of Haney, we plunge the depths of the Gelnika, have a Bone Village of a time, and finally make our way back to Midgar. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 28: Holy

In this episode we drive Chris to his very limits, dig for fun and profit, tackle some Weapons, and learn just what Aerith was doing in those fateful moments. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 27: Wu-Tai Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F’ Wit

In this episode we track down that mischievous Ninja, vacation with the Turks in Wu-Tai, settle an old score, and lean into some heavy Vincent good-good. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 26: So Long Shinra No. 26

In this episode we employ new navigation tactics, have a real submarine of a time, and shoot for the moon. Well...the Meteor anyway. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 25: More Than a Memory

In this episode, the Good-Good keeps on giving as we learn the full details of Cloud's past, just who the black haired SOLDIER was, and exactly where Jenova's head went. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 24: Cid Highwind and the Order of the Phoenix

In this episode we take Captain Cid for a spin, revisit Corel, take a look at Fort Condor, and find us some Huge Materia. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 23: No Cloud, All Strife

In this episode we escape from Junon, find yet another mode of transportation, promote Cid, and find Cloud...kind of. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 22: Jenova’s Impact

In this episode we put on our climbing spikes, fight some dragons, jump into the wind, meet the real Sephiroth, and confirm that Cloud is definitely not okay. Thanks for listening!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 21: Cloud Strife’s Pro Snowboarder 2

In this episode we reach the Icicle Inn, get some good-good Cetra history, rip up the hills with our snowboard, and brave a snowstorm to reach Gaia's Cliff. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 20: The Last Cetra

In this episode we get to the rousing close of part one of Final Fantasy VII, follow Aerith as quickly as we can through the sleeping forest, explore the City of the Ancients, and finally catch up with Aerith only to be interrupted by Sephiroth and Jenova. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 19: The Ninja and the Jogger

In this sidequest we take a few minutes respite from the hustle and bustle of chasing Sephiroth to revisit a couple old favorite spots on the world map, and attempt to recruit our old friends, the ninja and the jogger. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 18: Schrodinger’s Cat Sith

In this episode we get a full-on James Bond villain break down of Sephiroth's plan from the man himself, learn what Black Materia is, watch Cait Sith's redemption, lose the Black Materia, possibly lose Cloud, definitely lose Aerith. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 17: Trying Times at the Temple of the Ancients

In this episode we find an old friend hanging out at the entrance to the Temple of the Ancients, live the life of MC Escher, chase down a Cetra spirit, Indiana Jones our way down a rocky road, meet the Time Guardian and spin his hands before chasing the key guardian. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 16: Date Night & Betrayal at the Gold Saucer

In this episode we boat around revisiting some of the classics, return to the Gold Saucer, borrow the Keystone, get stranded, go on a romantic date, star in a disastrous play, see some fireworks, and have our hearts broken in a serious breach of friendship. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 15: Cloud Strife and the Mansion of Secrets

In this episode go back to Nibleheim, explore Shinra Mansion, ratchet up that death count a few times, say hello to Sephiroth, he wants us to go to his family reunion, check out Rocket Town, and meet Cid, find fan-favorite Palmer, procure our new boat - the Tiny Bronco. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 14: N-N-Nanaki!?!

In this episode we learn the twisted love triangle of the Turks, spy on Tseng and Scarlet, wander into Gongaga village, meet the parents of someone named Zack , find Red XIII’s hometown, learn about his family, and get a lesson on the Lifestream. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 13: Dyne to Meet You

In this episode we catch up to Barret to hear a bit about his past interactions with Shinra and what happened to Coral village. Wander through the desert before meeting the mystery man with the gun on his arm. Learn a bit more about bartender extraordinaire Marlene. Become the hottest up and coming chocobo racer, earning our freedom and a hot new ride.

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 12: Dio’s Funhouse

In this episode we traverse our way through a mountain pass, find an old Mako reactor, discover Barret’s hometown, visit the Gold Saucer, meet the coolest guy on earth, add a new pal who tells our fortune, stumble into a massacre and thrown in prison. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 11: Jenova’s Yacht Club

In this episode we wander around Junon Harbor, send off Rufus, sneak onto his boat, meet up with our friends, discover who’s really running this boat, have a weird encounter with Sephiroth, fight his mom, wander around Costa Del Sol, chat with Hojo, and confront Johnny.

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 10: Getting Choco-Silly with Choco-Billy

In this episode we find a chocobo farm, meet single chocobos in our area, cross a marsh, meet the Turks and their newest member, learn that Sephiroth is heading for Junon Harbor, rescue a girl and her dolphin, perform a fun new marching minigame, and play pretend.

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Final Fantasy VII Ep. 9: Those Chosen by the Planet

In this episode we find a guide, fall off the first bridge we can, find the mako reactor, watch Sephiroth fall apart, stand by as Nibelheim burns, follow Sephiroth up Mt. Nibel, and learn he’s the rightful heir to the planet before Cloud wraps up his memory. Thanks for listening to First Encounter!

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