It’s the big return to Alexandria. We gotta rescue Dagger before Brahne beheads her. Will we make it in time? It’s the return of the timer. 30 minutes on the clock. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

We fail to find bananas. Then we dance the ancient dance of Darude’s Sandstorm. Then the tornado disappears, and we’ve got to defend Cleyra from an attack. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

We start day 4 by getting tense about breakfast and going to the supermarket. Then we explore Cleyra, making our way up the trunk and eventually fighting an antlion. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

We talk to Dr. Tot, who shows us the Gargan Roo, which takes us back to Alexandria Castle. Then we pick up with Zidane and company, who head toward the city of Cleyra. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

We enter the Dark City of Treno, and begin active time eventing our way around, looking for supersoft. Eventually, we meet Dr. Tot. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

It’s day 3! We check out a GameFan magazine, make breakfast, talk about bad restaurant ideas, and then we stop off in Dali before finally reaching Treno. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

The team finally makes it to Burmecia, the City of Eternal Rain. The place is completely destroyed, with Freya’s people decimated. Then we confront General Beatrix and Queen Brahne herself, who’s hanging out with a mysterious man named Kuja. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

It’s time to take on Gizamaluke’s Grotto, on the way toward Burmecia. The place is overrun with black mages and bell doors. Is Vivi one of these evil puppets? Who can say. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

Slowly making our way toward Gizamaluke’s Grotto, we get side tracked by grinding, Chocobo Hot and Cold, and frog catching in the Marsh. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

Burmecia is under attack. We must go there with Freya to save the city! But Dagger has other plans. Then we fart around on the world map, playing with a puzzle ball and reflex ball. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

We continue exploring the grand city of Lindblum. We find our old Tantalus hideout, chase around an actor named Lowell, go out on a ledge with Dagger, and finally participate in the Festival of the Hunt. Can we beat the great hunter, Freya? Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

We make it to the grand city of Lindblum, and meet the Cid of this game. He’s been turned into a bug. We explore the big city, and meet Zidane’s old friend Freya. Then we learn about the festival of the hunt. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

It’s day 2, and we start out by making breakfast, a twist on Matty Matheson’s bologna bowl. Ryan brings the legendarily bad player’s guide, so we dive into that nonsense. Then we finally get out of the town of Dali, sailing an airship through South Gate while fighting off a Black Waltz. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

We make it to the town of Dali, and get hit by a series of Active Time Events. Why is everyone so interested in Vivi? What’s the deal with this cat? Why does this game want to stop us so much? Vivi gets kidnapped, then we end the night and open Brentt’s gifts. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

We take on the Ice Cave, which is completely overrun with ice. After fighting the Black Waltz 1, we find Final Fantasy school number 2. Also, Jeff makes slider sandwiches. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

It’s time to find the princess and escape the Evil Forest. We kill the mother Rosebug, which causes everything including Blank to get completely petrified. Outside Evil Forest, the gang takes stock of their situation. We hit Final Fantasy school part 1, then finally have our first real walk around on the world map. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

The crew of Tantalus continues the consensual kidnapping of Princess Garnet during the big annual performance of “I Want to Be Your Canary”. There’s stage fights on stage fights, and no one knows what’s real, especially Steiner. Then it’s time for the daring escape, which will go off with plenty of hitches. Also, we try a box of exotic bananas. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

It’s finally time to play Final Fantasy IX! In the Kingdom of Alexandria, we meet an ensemble of disparate characters, all excited to see or perform in the big play “I Want to Be Your Canary”. Can Zidane and the ragtag crew of Tantalus impress Queen Brahne while executing a secret mission to kidnap Princess Garnet? Will there be any dramatic twists along the way? What’s Vivi’s deal? It’s a wild and whimsical opening for series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi’s final hurrah, and the last mainline Final Fantasy to be released for the Playstation 1. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

It’s time to pregame. Get hyped with us to start a gigantic adventure as we prepare to begin playing Final Fantasy IX! We’ve got cameras on our heads this season, so we recorded the morning of the first play session, from waking up to starting the game. We’re finally back. We’ve missed you all. Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKATpodcast

Hey guys, wanted to update you all on our upcoming season’s premiere date, and talk about some of the Final Fantasy stuff going on right now. We got the chance to attend the FFXVI prelaunch celebration fan event, and brought along our recorder! So we talk about that, share some feelings on the new FFVII Rebirth trailer, and let you all know that the new season will be premiering July 27th (or July 24th for Patreon subscribers). Can’t wait to share the upcoming journey with you all. It’s been too long, but the hiatus is coming to an end!